Bench play pays off for Dodger girls

Some strong play off the bench coupled with a very successful night at the free throw line helped the Dodgeville girls basketball team handle Richland Center 56-48 in a SWC game Thursday.

Arrows pull away at the end to trip Dodgers

It was a much closer game than the 76-69 finale that resulted in a Lancaster boys win over Dodgeville in a SWC game Friday.

Highland boys go deep to beat Comets

When the bus ride is long you have to hope your team can get going from the start.

Refugees: not a burden; a blessing

Dear Editor, When I think about refugees, I think about my friend "Raymond". Raymond was an asylum-seeker from Liberia. He was a teacher for 23 years, as well as a Bible translator and a pastor.

Trump should not be trusted on Gaza

Dear Editor, "Every American media discussion of Gaza should start with the fact that people in Gaza, most of them, are not from Gaza. They are people who are from families that were forcibly expelled from what is now Israel."

Iowa County 4-Hers shine at National Western Stock Show

Three outstanding youth from the Iowa County 4-H program recently showcased their skills on the national stage at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, held from January 8th to 11th.

Energy Emergency is a Farce

Dear Editor, Declaring a 'National Energy Emergency', as President Trump did in the prior week,

Rickard, Connolly I-G top students for 2025

Iowa-Grant principal Chris Gotto told the school board Monday that Katie Rickard and Bret Connolly will be the class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

Pierce, Robert W.

Robert W. Pierce, age 84, of Livingston, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in Mt. Ida Township, the son of Maurice and Sadie (Schnitzler) Pierce. On November 3, 1962, Bob married the love of his life, Mary Starr. He worked at three cheese …

Rowen, Geraldine D. “Geri”

Geraldine D. “Geri” Rowen, age 93, of Dodgeville, completed her life-long journey on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville.

Cole, Patricia C.

Patricia C. Cole, age 75, of Dodgeville, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Whitish, Jodi Marie

Jodi Marie Whitish, age 47, of Mazomanie, formerly of Ridgeway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home.

Johnson Jr., Norman Leroy

Norman Leroy Johnson Jr., age 73, of De Forest, WI, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Aspen Place in Viroqua. Norman was born on March 14, 1951, in Dodgeville, WI to the late Norman Leroy Johnson Sr. and Dorothy (Butteris) Johnson. …

Vincent, Susan Neldeen

Susan Neldeen Vincent (nee Richards) of Cordova, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Her family was at her side. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Gibson-Bode Funeral …

Luecke, Ronald Jay

Ronald Jay Luecke, age 85 - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ron, who peacefully passed away on the evening of Monday, February 3, 2025, while surrounded by family at Upland Hills Health. After a decade long battle with cancer and other ailments, through which …

Duffey, Mark Charles

Mark Charles Duffey, age 66, of Barneveld, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at his home.

Buckingham, Joyce Elaine

Joyce Elaine Buckingham, age 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Mineral Point, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

Fuller, Patrick Eli

Patrick Eli Fuller, age 70, of Ridgeway, our beloved husband and father passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 after a courageous battle with MDS. Our hearts are broken and left with a hole that will never be filled. Patrick was born on February 24, 1954 to Sam and Irene …

Wallace, Shirley Jean

Shirley Jean Wallace, 86, of Mineral Point, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Day, Norbert James

Norbert James Day, age 86 of rural Hollandale died early Thursday morning, January 30, 2025 at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab in Dodgeville.