Mail carriers will be missed
Dear Editor, I would like to use this forum provided by our newspaper to show my, and I would guess so many others who depend on our mail delivery folks.
Giant Republican Postcards
Dear Editor, Golly, gee whiz, the Republicans certainly love their giant postcards this election cycle. The postcards show the scary Democrat incumbent opponent with horrible ideas and the Republican newbie with terrific, broadly impossible plans.
What’s in a name?
Dear Editor, Trump’s name resembles the French verb “tromper”, “to deceive”. This felon/presidential contender certainly lives up (or down) to this definition.
Afghanistan fault line
Dear Editor, On August 26, 2021 an ISIS suicide bomber slipped into a frantic crowd at the Abbey Gate at the Kabul airport. Unlike the crowd, he was not interested in being evacuated.
I-G board discusses referendum information
Iowa-Grant District Administrator Michael Shimshak told the Iowa-Grant School Board Monday night that he is in the process of having representation at area village and town board meetings to present information on the approaching referendum.
Witt Denied the Motion to Suppress Body Cam Footage of Mineral Point Police Officer
Jacob Witt’s attorney Timothy Luke Angel’s request to suppress body camera evidence against his client was denied by Judge Matthew Allen in Iowa County Court on September 4th.
Dodgeville board discusses referendum info to public
Keeping the public informed on why the Dodgeville School Board has decided to go to referendum at November 5 general election took place last Wednesday.
Arneson Jr., Thomas Meredith
Thomas Meredith Arneson Jr. Sept. 29, 1944 – Sept. 9, 2024
Fritsch, Donald D. “Don”
Donald D. “Don” Fritsch, 70, of La Crosse, died on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse, 200 …
Van Matre, Janet (Culter)
Janet (Culter) Van Matre, age 80 of Stoughton, formerly of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday 7, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1943, to Alice E. (Richardson) and LaVern S. Cutler in Dodgeville. She was married to Bruce Van Matre from 1961 until 1984.
Hurley, John
John Hurley, aged 85, passed away peacefully on September, 8, 2024. John's kind heart and calm presence will be missed by all who knew him. John was born December 18, 1938 to Hubert and Helen (Needham) Hurley. He was raised in southern Illinois along with his older brother David. John …
Cretney, Robert "Bob"
Robert "Bob" Cretney, 79, was born on March 11, 1945, in Lodi, Wisconsin, and passed away on August 22, 2024, in Ferris, Texas. He grew up in Dodgeville, Wisconsin and graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1963.
Johnson, Sandra
Sandra Johnson, age 87, of Dodgeville, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 surrounded by her children, at the Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Sandra was born on Marh 25, 1937, the daughter of Roy and Hannah (Winn) Stauffacher. She …
Wardell, Norman Thomas
Norman Thomas Wardell, age 70, passed away at his home, the Badger Prairie Nursing Home in Verona, WI.
Ihm, Robert Frances
Robert Frances Ihm, age 90 of Hollandale died on September 3 2024 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Bob was born on January 7, 1934 near Fennimore, Wisconsin to Walter John and Elizabeth Jennifer (Fuerstenburg) Ihm. The family moved to Ridgeway in 1948 where Bob attended rural school and …
Heintz, Darlene Elizabeth
Darlene Elizabeth Heintz, age 72, peacefully passed away at her home in Prairie du Sac on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born in Hazel Green on September 25, 1951 to the late Wilhelm H. and Grace W. (Martens) Jansen. She attended and graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1969. …
Wittman, Delores Jean
Delores "Dottie" Wittman was born in Dodgeville, WI on January 6th, 1933, and passed away on September 2nd, 2024, at age 91. Dottie married Walter Wittman in November of 1951. During their early years they farmed in Hollandale and Barneveld, WI. In 1961 they moved their young family to a …
Blum, Julie Ann
Julie Ann Blum, age 61, of Montfort, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home.
Frederking, Linda Louise
Linda Louise Frederking, 86, of Lafayette, CO, passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Waneka Park Assisted Living while under hospice care. She was born October 28, 1937 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Clifton Herman and Margaret (Preston) Leix.
