EV subsidies ride off into the sunset

Dear Editor, Electric vehicle (EV) subsidies have officially rode (drove?) off into the sunset.

“Talking Politics”

Dear Editor, I have so often heard, “Oh, I don’t ‘do’, ‘have any interest in’, ‘want to hear about’…’talk’…POLITICS. Today, the word (πολιτικά (politiká) in its Greek origin) carries a negative connotation.

Ridgeway Village addresses law enforcement needs, discussed Main Street project w

Ridgeway has what is the only Marshall in the state of Wisconsin as Michael Gorham has held the position since 2018.

Highland board reviews budget for annual meeting w

The Highland School Board went over the proposed budget for 2026-27 with business director Linda Hebgen at their regular meeting Wednesday.

Health and Human Services sets grant awards

By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services committee met to discuss requests of the Robert G. Campbell Community Fund 2025 cycle and the Opioid Settlement Funds Grant. The Arena Meal site was the other business on the agenda.

St. Joseph School holds 1st Annual Fall Festival

St. Joseph School/Parish in Dodgeville was the site for the 1st Annual Pio Palooza Fall Festival Sunday, October 5 on a beautiful day. The event, held in the St. Joe's School parking lot, featured a chicken BBQ dinner, live music, bounce houses and kid games, coffee truck, vendor show, silent …

Van Natta, Cindy Lou

Cindy Lou Van Natta, 69, of Plain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born on June 11, 1956 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to James and Ruth (Nelson) Van Natta. Cindy attended Green Bay Southwest High School, where she was involved in cheerleading …

Flanagan, Harry J.

Harry J. Flanagan, 76, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 surrounded by family at home in Mineral Point.

Dosch led Hornets hand Dodgers SWC loss

Brady Dosch not only eclipsed the 1000 yard season rushing mark Friday in Richland Center’s 50-25 SWC win over Dodgeville he also had a night of sheer dominance.

Wolves focus on Friesen but Lundell takes over

When it became apparent the visiting Timberwolves were not going to let Landon Friesen see the light of Friday Night Lights, Panther quarterback Brock Hinderman knew he had his work cut out for him

Short-Handed Cardinals get run over by North Crawford

By John Dalton The North Crawford Trojans rushed the ball for over 300 yards on Saturday at Highland’s Homecoming game, defensively held the Cardinals to under 100 total yards, and easily defeated Highland 50-8 on a breezy afternoon for football.

Pointers sweep Fennimore, silver champs at Aquinas tourney

Two ranked teams. Three exciting matches.

This is our week

Dodgers pick up wins at JAG tourney

After a first match loss to GET the Dodgeville volleyball team ran the table for a good showing at their Saturday tourney at Just A Game Fieldhouse.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly It’s officially ended

Vote on October 18

Dear Editor, Dismayed by the actions of President Trump and his administration?

A Sad Day for SW Wisconsin

Dear Editor, The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin rubber-stamped the application for the Badger Hollow Wind project on September 25.

Propping Up Coal

Dear Editor, The current presidential administration is devoutly anti-progress

The shared vision of Jane Goodall and Pope Leo XIV

Dear Editor, Conservationist Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91.

Our teachers care

Dear Editor, I am writing in defense of the Dodgeville School District.