Barneveld School Board has busy meeting
By John Dalton At its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12th, in Reports, Principal Heather Schmitz told the Board that the 4k-5 and the ELA 6-12 Science Curriculum is up for review this year to include American Literature Play Reading,
Williams, Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips
Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips Williams Oct. 26, 1937 – Nov. 17, 2025
Zajicek, Betty Thelma Larson
Betty Thelma Larson Zajicek, age 90, of Dodgeville passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Uplands Hills Nursing & Rehab Center.
Heins, Thomas Carl
Thomas Carl Heins, age 77 of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
Benish, Kathryn Ann
Kathryn Ann Benish, age of 76 of Highland, passed away peacefully, in a way that was perfectly her own, surrounded by her family on November 18, 2025.
Peterson, William "Billy"
William "Billy" Peterson, age 69 of Barneveld, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on November 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital after a courageous battle with acute leukemia. He was born on February 27, 1956, in Dodgeville, WI, to Jackie and Yetta (Brunner) Peterson.
Howdle, William (Bill)
William (Bill) Howdle, age 87, of Early, Texas formerly of Monfort passed away November 13, 2025. Bill was born and raised in Monfort.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly It’s Ice Wolves Hockey time as the season started this last week.
Science, Religion, and Mystery
Dear Editor, Many people believe that believing in God and "believing in science" are irreconcilable commitments and that the scientifically minded don't have a place in church.
We need to take a hard look
by J. Patrick Reilly The state of public education continues to be a challenge. If becomes evident as we cover school board meetings every month.
The Land Down Under
Dear Editor, Need another reminder of the US' backward approach to energy policy?
Give Thanks and Give Back Locally This Holiday Season
As you reflect upon what you are thankful for this holiday season, hopefully some of the 2025 programs, services and events in Iowa County will come to mind.
Iowa-Grant board discusses locker room upgrade
Two matters drew considerable discussion with both being on going for the Iowa-Grant school board.
Novak and Marklein introduce Bill to require schools to serve butter butter
Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) introduced the Butter in Our Schools Act to prohibit schools from serving margarine instead of butter.
Linden Methodist Church has changes
On Tues, November 4th the Steeple (with bell tower and clock included) was removed at the Linden United Methodist Church. This has been in discussion for the past 3 years due to the aging structure of the bell tower and the effects it was having on the roof. They had …
Speth, Jr., Donald J.
Donald J. Speth, Jr., age 71, of Belmont, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, of natural causes. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his …
Gorgen, Joan Lynn
Joan Lynn Gorgen, age 84, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center.
Bertram, Carol J.
Carol J. Bertram, 91, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, October 27, 2025. Carol was born on December 20, 1933, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Arnold) Friedli. She was united in marriage to Gerald A. Bertram on August 16, 1952, at the Barneveld Lutheran Church. He …
Renner, Bruce John
Bruce John Renner, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the farmhouse in Dodgeville where he lived for 40 years.
