Words have different meanings
Dear Editor, Do you know what you mean? Do others know what you mean? The meanings of some words have changed or have been added to over the years, some for the sake of modernity, some for the sake of agenda. But do you know what you mean?
A strong leader
Dear Editor, I don’t particularly care for Donald Trump but I plan to vote for him in November. I don’t pick a president because he/she gives me a warm-fuzzy feeling or makes me want to breakout into a chorus of “Kumbaya. If that were the case, Mister Rogers would have …
Freedom"s Choice 2.0
Dear Editor, Gregory Erickson is constantly writing opinions to this newspaper claiming that the Democratic Party is the party of censorship.
Referendum addresses needs
Dear Editor, Dodgeville area voters will soon be asked to approve a school operating referendum, and I'd like to share my thoughts.
We should be leading the way
Dear Editor, I was happy to read New Zealand's government has invested $6 million into cultivated-seafood research. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. It offers numerous potential animal welfare, environmental and public health benefits.
In praise of garage sales
Dear Editor, I held a three-day rummage sale last week and it reaffirmed my faith in my fellow men and women. In these politically turbulent times you might wonder about that, so here are my observations:
Reality - No concepts
Dear Editor, I recently had some local folks come to my door promoting a Democratic candidate. She proclaims (without a detailed plan) the same “Goals” as Kamala Harris.
Another Status Conference Set for Jaco
Shaun Jaco appeared in Iowa County Jail via Zoom from the Iowa County Jail and his attorney Nils Wyosnick also appeared via Zoom and asked Judge Matthew Allen for another Status Conference stating he still has no Discovery from the State. Judge Allen set a new Status Conference date for …
Silk Road Conference to explore foreign trade here November 8
The Dodger Bowl will have an international flavor November 8 when it provides the venue for the first ever Tri-State Silk Road Conference.
Narcan, Fentanyl test strips machines being planned for Arena and Dodgeville
By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services Committee met for the October meeting. Much of the meeting was spent on reviewing applications for funding from the Opioid Settlement Funding that was allocated to Iowa County to be given to qualifying requests for mental health, prevention, and recovery.
Area woman makes initial appearance for drug related charges
A Lancaster woman was in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, October 8th on several Felony drug charges. Kayci Hubl made her Initial Appearance in court with her Attorney Allison Markoski.
Muscoda woman makes initial appearance on drug charges
Michelle Olson (45) of Muscoda made her initial appearance in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, October 8th for Felony possession with intent to deliver Cocaine and Methamphetamine and Party to a Crime, Felony Bail Jumping, and two Misdemeanors for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Dodgeville board discusses charter school options
The Dodgeville School District may have a charter school to meet the needs of certain students by next year.
Hughes, Paul “Poopsy” Francis
Paul “Poopsy” Francis Hughes, age 66 of Hollandale died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1958 in Monroe to Edward Laverne and Nancy Lea (Swenson) Hughes. He grew up in Monroe, eventually worked with his family in E & N …
Massey, Neal R.
Neal R. Massey, age 95 of Dodgeville, formerly of Hollandale, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Neal was born on the Massey Family Fam on November 2, 1928, the son of Wendell and Sarah (Reese) Massey. He was a graduate of Hallandale High School and the UW Agricultural …
Wise, Rodney C.
Rodney C. Wise, born May 15th, 1946, to Earl and Helen Wise in Oconto Falls Wisconsin, passed away suddenly Saturday October 5th, 2024, due to complications related to Agent Orange exposure during his time spent in country during the Vietnam war.
Vivian, Bonnie Jean
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bonnie Jean Vivian (Burgess) on October 3, 2024, at the age of 71, after a long and fulfilling life. Bonnie was born on February 3, 1953 and was shortly thereafter adopted by Albert and Mary Lois (Godfrey) Burgess of …
Schraeder, Jeremy Burke
Jeremy Burke Schraeder (July 18, 1978 – October 2, 2024) passed away in his sleep at his home in Verona, WI. Jeremy married the love of his life, his wife, Carolyn “Carrie”, in 2007. His happiest memory was seeing Carrie in her beautiful wedding dress for the first time. Together …
Tredinnick, Cathryn I.
Cathryn I. Tredinnick, age 92 of Dodgeville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. She was born on November 25, 1931, at home in the township of Linden to Milo and Ruth Jewell. She married Donald Tredinnick on September 2, 1950, on her parent's farm near …
