Ace, Mary Lou

Mary Lou Ace, age 86 passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1938 the daughter of Patrick and Mary (Parr) McCluskey. On July 26, 1975 she was united in marriage to the love of her life Samuel Ace Jr.

Hamilton, William "Bill" A.

William "Bill" A. Hamilton, 70, of Rewey, Wisconsin, died on Monday, August 19, 2024, of natural causes. Bill was born on September 28, 1953, in Platteville, Wisconsin, the son of Ora A. and Eileen R. (Kenny) Hamilton. He graduated from Iowa Grant High School in 1971 and attended UW-Platteville. On …

Cayler, Virginia M.

Virginia M. Cayler, age 94, of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Hearten House III Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin.

Smelzer, Richard "Rick"

Richard "Rick" Smelzer, age 68 of Highland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Rick was born on July 12, 1956, to Lauren and Ione (Yanna) Smelzer, the first born of the family. He graduated from Highland High School in 1974.

Horn, Anni Gesiene (Poppe)

Anni Gesiene (Poppe) Horn, age 88 of Belmont, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Southwest Health following a brief illness. Anni was born on December 14, 1935, in Avon, South Dakota to Cord and Adelheid (Elhers) Poppe. She married Nickson P. Horn of Platteville on May 19, …

Flynn, Michael James

Michael James Flynn, age 82, of Highland, WI passed away peacefully at Upland Hills Hospital with his family by his side on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was born in Dodgeville, WI on December 14, 1941 the son of James Thomas and Betty L. (Ewing) Flynn. Michael wore many hats. …

Crull, Garry Lloyd

Garry Lloyd Crull, 80, died on August 16th of cancer. He was born January 24, 1944, the oldest child of Lloyd and Florence (Jeffers) Crull. 1962 graduate of North Boone High School, Poplar Grove, IL, and graduated in 1966 from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. with a BS in Education …

Lindauer, Melva Jean

Melva Jean Lindauer of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. Melva was born on September 26, 1929 to Lyle and Ruth Tredinnick and grew up in Linden, WI. She was a cheerleader in high school and graduated from Linden High School in …

Schutte, Luella Mae

Luella Mae Schutte, age 87, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born May 12, 1937 to Paul and Inez Cypher and grew up on a farm in the Town of Barton near West Bend, WI. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1955 and …

2024 Cobb Corn Roast

The 2024 Cobb Corn Roast had something for everyone during the six day event. Everything from music, to ball games, to volleyball, to kid’s activities to a huge parade with bands, farm equipment, floats and more. Pictured are the Grand Marshals, Water Fighter Champions - Mark Fingerson, Ron Ritchie, Jon …

Community and Caring is Still Alive in Iowa County

Dear Editor, On Tuesday morning, July 16, I suffered a stroke at 1:45 a.m. My husband Allen called 911. The first response from our community was the all volunteer Barneveld/Brigham EMT squad who arrived in ambulance within 20 minutes.

It’s no longer a man’s world…

Dear Editor, This letter is a response to Mr. Noland’s recent missive regarding women’s reproductive rights. His extensive use of New Testament scripture to back up his opinion is impressive.

Along The Ad Routes

Chronicle employees Heather Olson and I got a chance to meet “Poppy”, the dog that was featured on the front page of last week’s Chronicle, on Thursday.

It is the state’s turn

Tuesday noon the Dodgeville School Board held a special meeting to take care of a huge need.

Judge Denies Jaco Bond Reduction

Shaun P. Jaco, 47, from Mineral Point, had his arraignment in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, August 13th. Jaco appeared in court in custody.

Labor & Immigration Reform

Dear Editor, It's no secret that many undocumented immigrants work on our nation's farms. In its statement on "Labor and Immigration Reform," the National Milk Producers Federation asserts,

Learn more about wind power

Dear Editor, Thank you to the voters of Mineral Point who showed that democracy can work. The Mineral Point town board chairman and both supervisors have been outvoted in the recall election

Dodgeville school financial picture discussed, many items handled at special meeting Wednesday

New Dodgeville District Administrator Ryan Bohnsack has been getting down to business so to speak with the district’s finances.

I-G board hears referendum management plan

District Administrator Michael Shimshak discussed the approaching referendum with the Iowa-Grat school board Monday.

Yanochik Gets Prison Time on Drug, Bail Jumping, and Disorderly Conduct Charges

Based on the attorney's joint recommendation, Dustin P. Yanochik of Dodgeville pleaded guilty and will spend 3.5 years in prison for felony possession of Methamphetamine (18 months in prison, 24 months extended supervision) and 12 months in jail for felony bail jumping imposed/stayed, and three years on probation.