We Need Permitting Reform
Dear Editor, Recent weather extremes in the south and east are examples of what global warming can cause--a warmer arctic that disrupts the polar vortex and pushes cold weather and snow farther south.
The Sanctity of Life Cannot Be Selective
Dear Editor, Under Minnesota Statute 609.066 (dealing with deadly force by a peace officer) "Subd.
We Are Not Safe
Dear Editor, Recently, our family was devastated to learn that a block of four massive Industrial Wind Turbines are planned to be installed within less than a mile from our small family homestead.
Vigil held Monday night
Dear Editor, On Monday night January 26 there were 110 people gathered at the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville for a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Pretti.
The right to peacefully protest
To my fellow American: This is an open letter to the gentleman in the black pickup truck who, last Saturday morning, repeatedly drove by the protesters in front of the Iowa County courthouse gunning his engine.
Highland Lions Fisheree spread out at Blackhawk Lake
The weather was warmer at around 20 degrees and the ice was perfect and thick with just a little snow cover Saturday for the Highland Lions Club’s Annual Dean Olson Fisheree held at Blackhawk Lake, between Highland and Cobb on Highway 80. Fishing took place mainly in two areas, the …
New Voice. New Vision. Lisa White Announces Bid For Election to State Senate
Lisa White announced her campaign for the 17th Senate District while vowing to restore fairness in government and fight for workers and families across the district.
Gruber enters race for 51st assembly seat w
Ben Gruber, Arena, announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51.
Body Cam Requests, Streetlight Fixes Highlight Busy Dodgeville Council Meeting
By John Dalton In Chief Brandon Wilhelm’s Police Report, he said his department is being bogged down with Open Records Requests with redacting body camera footage.
Sporle, Richard "Dick"
Richard "Dick" Sporle age 76 born in Dodgeville Wisconsin on February 15,1949 passed away at Edenbrook of Platteville on Sunday, February 1, 2026, after a long health battle of COPD and Dementia.
O'Flahrity (Aide), Bonnie Leigh
Bonnie Leigh O'Flahrity (Aide), age 94 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. She was born on January 23, 1932, in Highland to Jack and Edna (Edwards) Aide. Bonnie married Jack O'Flahrity on July 30, 1952. Bonnie began her teaching career in a …
Drachenberg, Elaine E. (Anding)
Elaine E. (Anding) Drachenberg, 80, of Arena passed away on Wednesday, January 28th after an extended illness.
