Media has failed the people again

Dear Editor, The Media fell for every false claim and issue about Mr. Trump "hook line and snicker" during the past decade that has been exposed yet again. Lawfare backfired on the Dems.

Dodgeville Common Council hears election protocol went well; update on Armory

By John Dalton Because of the election on Tues., Nov. 5, 2024, the Dodgeville Common Council meeting was moved to the next evening and City Clerk Lauree Aulik reported at the meeting that the City of Dodgeville had the most voter turnout in its history with 88% going to the …

Dodgeville school board hears charter school update

The Dodgeville School Board received more information about a possible charter school component that would be added to the district.

County board sets budgets, tax levy for 2025

The Iowa County Board approved a tax levy against the property in Iowa County at their annual budget hearing Tuesday.

I-G Board hears about wind tower project

The Iowa-Grant School Board heard an update on the wind tower project planned for the area at their monthly meeting Monday

James, Orville R.

Orville R. James, age 99 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. Orville was born on November 10, 1925, in Mineral Point to Earl and Dorothy (Carter) James. He farmed on the James Farm in Willow Springs Township until the age of 40 …

Ryan, Gayle L.

Gayle L. Ryan, age 70, of Dodgeville WI died Monday November 11, 2024 in the comfort of her home after a year long illness. Gayle was born in Baraboo, WI on February 17, 1954, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Kiesling, the only girl with four brothers. She was united …

Dorota, David "Dave"

David "Dave" Dorota, age 86 of Highland, peacefully passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, at his home. Dave was born on April 11, 1938, in Hawkins, WI to Frank and Anna (Plaza) Dorota. He graduated from Highland High School in 1956. In 1962, he married Rita …

Lease, Dianne C.

Dianne C. Lease, age 87, formerly of Verona and Ridgeway, died on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Tillotson, Wayne E.

Wayne E. Tillotson, 67, of Cuba City, WI, died Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born June 13, 1957, the son of Edwin and Marjorie (Morgan) Tillotson. Wayne married Denise Thomas on April 8, 1978 in Cobb, WI.

Dickinson, Susan Kay

Susan Kay Dickinson, 71 of Rewey passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday November 5th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1953 in Dodgeville Wisconsin, the daughter of Bob and Anna (Butteris) Lynch. She married the love of her life Roger Dickinson …

Murphy, Peggy (Johnson)

Peggy (Johnson) Murphy, Our wife, mom, and grandma, went home to the Lord on November 12, 2024 after a six year battle with Dementia. Peggy was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on September 29, 1946 to Carol Jene (Yost) Johnson and Russell Vernon Johnson. She was raised on the family farm, …

Fargo, Lynn V.

Lynn V. Fargo, age 83, of Barneveld, WI, was reunited with his wife, Kay, in Heaven on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Lynn was born on October 6, 1941, in Madison, the son of George & Verna (Lust) Fargo. He grew up on a dairy farm in Blue Mounds and graduated …

Ladd, Marion Lavon

Marion Lavon Ladd, age 102, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville.

Haakenson, Paul Benjamin

Paul Benjamin Haakenson, 85, Evansville, WI, passed away peacefully after recent health challenges at Evansville Manor on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was surrounded with love and caring messages from family and friends in the weeks and days before his passing.

Olson, Kenneth W. “Kenny”

Kenneth W. “Kenny” Olson Aug. 25, 1936 – Oct. 26, 2024

Election 2024

People were coming and going all day long at the polls in Dodgeville making the turnout for the presidential election huge.

Best of Readers Choice winners receive certificates at Chronicle reception

The Dodgeville Chronicle Best of “Our Readers’ Choice” is in its 15th year of having readers select the “Best” in the area in many categories. There are 80 such categories such as food, service, fun and more. The event is held at Dodger Bowl and recepients are invited to a …

Victim speaks out at Naughtin status conference

By John Daton The daughter of Gary Gruenenfelder, the man killed in a head-on vehicle accident in December of 2023 by accused drunk driver Thomas Naughtin, spoke out Thurs., Oct. 24th at a Status Conference in Iowa County Court.

The status of County Highway T

By Bruce Paull Iowa County Highway T has been closed all summer starting in June.