Belmont runs past Dodgers in non-conference contest

When the Division 5 girls basketball rankings came out this week Belmont was sitting in fifth place.

Politicians should care about spreading flu virus, cultivated meat

Dear Editor, As the United States Department of Agriculture mandates testing of milk for bird flu, our political leaders should support increased public funding for cultivated-meat research.

Along The Ad Routes

We received a renewal for the Dodgeville Chronicle and note from Mary (Boldt) Tygum who lives in Monroe. She is a classmate of brother Pat. She said: “Dear Pat & Mike, Please find enclosed my check for $52.00 for a one year subscription to the Chronicle.

County vested in keeping SUN program strong

If there are any questions about the Iowa County keeping the SUN program going the committee chairman, Mel Masters, has answered that.

A New Year's Resolution for the Planet

Dear Editor, Are you over 'White Christmas?' What if I suggested a new one: 'Green New Year?'

An enemy of the people

by Mary Glindinning The once and future president declares that journalists are enemies of the people.

Explanation why multiple fire departments are dispatched to structure fires

In recent months, many people following press releases and social media have observed that the Iowa County 911 Center is dispatching multiple fire departments to structure fires.

Downtown snow removal discussion, reports, approvals, and other Dodgeville Council news

By John Dalton In New Business the Dodgeville City Council approved a motion to remove a 2017 Ford Explorer from the police force.

It’s Michigan for Haakon Peterson - wrestling

Seated in front of nine Division 1 hats on the table with his coaches and athletic director on Tuesday, January 7 Haakon Peterson, one of Dodgeville’s premier wrestlers, picked up the Michigan hat for his choice as to where to continue his wrestling career. Shown from left toright are: Russell …

Geer, Boyd W.

Boyd W. Geer, age 94, of Dodgeville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home. Boyd was born in Norwich, Connecticut to Clarance Gallup Geer and Helen Boyd Wetmore. He grew up near by on the family dairy farm in Lebanon. He attended Lebanon High School and then …

Hanson, Ronald Eugene

Ronald Eugene Hanson, age 80 of Hollandale, died late Sunday evening, January 5, 2025 at Monroe Health Services in Monroe. He was born in Dodgeville on November 9, 1944 to Norman LeRoy and Phyllis Leone (Anderson) Hanson and spent his childhood in Hollandale. He attended Hollandale grade school where he …

Blume, William J. (Bill)

William J. (Bill) Blume, age 77 of Mineral Point, Wisconsin and formerly of Colesburg, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 3, 2025. Bill was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1947 to the late Ronald V. and Dorothy (Karas) Blume of Colesburg.

Massey, Vernon Neal

Vernon Neal Massey, age 70 of Hollandale passed away early Tuesday morning, December 31, 2024 at Our House Senior Living in Richland Center. Vernon was born on July 8, 1954 to Neal and Amy (Thompson) Massey. He attended school in Hollandale, then graduated from the newly formed Pecatonica High School …

Blotz, Edward Urban

Edward Urban Blotz, passed away on December 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on August 21, 1931 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Edward Urban Blotz and Ellen Clavohn Blotz.

DFD receives donation from Hallada Auto Group

Hallada Auto Group of Dodgeville recently gave a $500 donation to the Dodgeville Fire Department. Shown is Chief Brian Whitehouse receiving the check from Hallada Salesman Nick Pottzen IV (right) and Driver Tom Demuth (left). Portzen is a current member of the Dodgeville Fire Department while DeMuth is a retired …

Dodger girls blow big lead, lose to Fennimore by one

By John Dalton The Dodgeville Girls’ basketball team lost an 18-point lead in the second half to Fennimore Friday night and their last-second shot to win it fell short in a tough loss, 49-48.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly Like I saw on FACEBOOK the other day, “Last year went so fast, I didn’t lose any weight!” That’s the way I feel about 2024! It seems like it flew by so fast that I’m not even sure when it started! Anyway, welcome to 2025!

Farewell to a great man

by J. Patrick Reily Jimmy Carter lived to be 100 and was a blessing to our country. The 39th US President died this past week after spending a year in hospice.

How do you rebuild the lives of a million children?

Dear Editor, President-elect Donald Trump has declared that "there will be hell to pay" if hostages in Gaza are not released prior to his taking office on January 20th.

Natural gas doesn't deserve the health halo

Dear Editor, It's time to call a spade a spade, and ditch the healthy halo surrounding the term 'natural gas'.