Be A Better Informed Voter
Dear Editor, Wisconsinites can be proud that the November election will be conducted with the fair maps finally approved by the legislature this year after a long political and legal battle.
Don’t tamper with political signs
Dear Editor, It is illegal to deface, steal, or trespass on private property. You can be arrested, fined or jailed. This is a joint editorial from the Chair of the Grant County Democrat Party and the Chair of the Grant County Republican Party
County approves insurance rate for employees
Iowa County employees will have 75% of their health care premium paid following action by the Iowa County Board last week.
Election integrity and how to put it to use
By Bruce Paull Iowa County recently had election training for the people who run the polling sites for the elections. There was a lot of experience in the room.
Traffic stop on Hwy. 14 results in arrests, drug siesure
Sheriff Michael Peterson reports that on September 23, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. that Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 14 in the Township of Arena
Extension, Farm Bureau present Iowa County Safety Day to 4-Hers
The needs and safety of all the residents of Iowa County continue to grow and evolve, and the safety of our youth continues to be a top priority.
Novinski (Neumaier), Lynda
Lynda Novinski passed away in her sleep on June 10, 2024, at age 84. Born Lynda Neumaier to Norman and Hyldred (Brimer) Neumaier on December 5, 1939, she grew up in Lodi, Wisconsin where she was raised on the family farm and helped to take care of her younger siblings. …
Griffiths, Ronald Roger
Ronald Roger Griffiths, age 54 of Mineral Point, formerly of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville after a long battle with health issues.
Weigel, Marilyn Ruth
Marilyn Ruth Weigel, age 83 of Hales Corners, WI, formerly of Linden, WI, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born to J. Elmer and Tracy (Draves) Weigel on April 8, 1941.
Novinski, Lyle Frank
Lyle Frank Novinski June 23, 1932 – April 28, 2023
Spellman, Janayne M.
Janayne M. Spellman, age 78 of Darlington, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at home. She was born August 29, 1946, in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of LeRoy and Joan (Griffiths) McNeill. Janayne grew up in Hollandale, WI and graduated from Hollandale High School. She later went …
Fake news
by Kenyon Bennett Fake news appears to be more easily disseminated today, especially when people post online. With the upcoming presidential and additional elections being held November 5, unreliable information could surface.
Van Orden, we deserve answers
Dear Editor, To Rep. Derrick Van Orden: As our US Representative, you choose to insulate yourself from debates, public appearances and interviews with non-partisan journalists.
Vote “Yes” on referendum
Dear Editor, Since bringing our family to live in Dodgeville 34 years ago, my wife Becky and I have seen the city grow and evolve.
As regards the Presidential election of 2024:
Dear Editor, Donald Trump is morally and legally repulsive; he is morally ineligible to hold any federal office. This is a simple conclusion from a summary of his own behaviors.
Apology for earlier statement
Dear Editor, In my letter to the editor from September 5th I unfairly called out my neighbors for considering or signing offers from Pattern Energy. My neighbors deserved a personal conversation rather than a public denouncement.
Leave pharmacy downtown
Dear Editor, Thank you Upland Hills for helping our community. It was nice that you took over Doc Lindsey’s building.
The Constitutional Amendment: Voter Protection or Voter Suppression?
Dear Editor, The Constitutional Amendment: Voter Protection or Voter Suppression?
The new school prayer
Dear Editor, Now I sit me down in school Where praying is against the rule For this great nation under God Finds mention of Him very odd.
