Please check missing headlights
Dear Editor, Every time I go anyplace, I notice 2-3 cars missing one front or rear light.
Elected politicians should support funding for cultivated meat research
Dear Editor, Any politician who cares one iota about animal welfare should support increased public funding for cultivated-meat research. For those who don't know, the revolutionary protein is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter
Hold all Hamas' enablers accountable, including Netanyahu
Dear Editor, On the Fox News program Sunday Morning Futures, while justifying the U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted, "Why does Hamas exist? Because of Iran."
Dodgeville Renewable Energy Study by UW-Platteville
Dear Editor, Another Dodgeville renewable electrical microgrid study by UW-Platteville students is planned for this Fall 2025 semester.
Birds Need Responsible Renewable Energy
Dear Editor, From the grassland dwelling Henslow's Sparrow to the treetop-hopping Cerulean Warbler, hundreds of bird species rely on Wisconsin's natural habitats
DeVine Wisdom
Dear Editor, Due to a recent resignation of a Dodgeville School Board member, the Dodgeville School Board collectively elected to appoint the prior President of the board who was defeated in April via a general election.
Common Sense
Dear Editor, The most vital vote to the USA has no ballot. It is guaranteed to kill however. It is military enlistment
Extreme Heat is a Symptom of the Disease
Dear Editor, Here in southern Wisconsin, we just finished a brutal stretch of 90+ degree days with high levels of humidity, and the long-range forecast doesn't predict much relief in sight, with temps not predicted to dip below low-to-mid 80's in the near term.
Farmers Appreciation Day set for July 12-13
The 39th Annual Iowa County Farmers Appreciation Day will take place in Dodgeville Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13.
Highland board adds to Fund 46
Highland’s school board was able to put some money into their capital improvements fund after reviewing the end of the fiscal year report.
Dodgeville water, sewer rates to rise
By John Dalton The Council heard a presentation from Senior Municipal Advisor Brian Roemer from Ehlers, Inc. The City contracts with Ehlers for assistance with fiscal studies, debt planning and issuance, and finance management strategies. Roemer discussed the City’s Water and Sewer planning regarding capital projects for both utilities and …
Lots of fun at Ridgeway Independence Day
There’s always a full day of fun and excitement when Ridgeway celebrates its Independence Day. Events began early last Saturday in the morning with a 5K, 2 mile run/walk followed by youth baseball games and an extended 4-hour Farmers Market. A Suicide Memorial Walk and Butterfly Release was followed by …
Public Service Commission hears concerns from many on wind project
The representatives from the Public Service Commission will have plenty to think about after two public hearings on the Badger Hollow Wind Project held Tuesday at Linden.
Staff compensation discussed by Dodgeville School Board
The Dodgeville School Board will look for ways to better compensate their staff.
Lawinger, Alexander Dane
Alexander Dane Lawinger, age 24, entered into eternal life on Saturday morning June 28, 2025.
McGraw, Brigid Rose
Brigid Rose McGraw, age 42, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 after a valiant fight against cancer.
Dorner, Ruth Ann (Cushman) Weier
Ruth Ann (Cushman) Weier Dorner, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Mineral Point Health Services.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Well the heat sure did roll in over the weekend. Temperatures were in the 90s. It was a good thing that there was a breeze or it would’ve been even more brutal! But it didn’t have to have wind gusts up to 40 mph!
Bill needs support
by J. Patrick Reilly Please join the newspapers of Wisconsin in thanking the Wisconsin State Senate for supporting transparency in government. On May 15th, the Senate approved Senate Bill 194 without opposition, paving the way for the Assembly to consider this important piece of legislation.
