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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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'.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Dodgeville grad wins Gradnick Award
The Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) is proud to announce that Teresa Mueller, a 1985 graduate of Dodgeville High School, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Anthony J. Gradisnik Award.
Public meeting gives state of the county, city and school district
At a recent public informational meeting representatives of the county, the city and the school district discussed the current state of affairs for each.
Mullen, Diana Margaret (Thompson)
Diana Margaret (Thompson) Mullen, 77, of Mineral Point, WI/Monroe, WI passed away on December 29th peacefully and surrounded by family after battling cancer for the third time.
Roh, John
John Roh, age 59, of Dodgeville/Lancaster Orchard Manor passed away peacefully of pneumonia on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1965 to Ed and Dollie Roh of Dodgeville. He attended Dodgeville elementary school and Hodan Center in Mineral Point. He then moved to Orchard Manor in …
