Unconstitutional actions
Dear Editor, This past week I attended our local rally for social justice in front of the Iowa County Courthouse. Lots of passersby gave honks of support, but we heard a few jeers as well. One fellow shouted, “Get a job!” as he drove by.
A thought for respect
by J. Patrick Reilly My head hurts from all the spinning. I can thank President Trump for that. Banning the press for not sharing his view of “Gulf of Something” and now plannng invites for questions in giving freedom of speech a new meaning.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Temperatures near 50. That’s great because baseball season is on the verge of starting! High School teams have been having open gym and are getting the rust out from the fall and winter layoffs.
Making America great again?
Dear Editor, Forty years ago, while teaching kindergarten in the Sturgeon Bay Schools, I had an op-ed published in the Green Bay Press-Gazette about Reagan Administration cuts to Medicaid, the federal health care program that covers poor Americans.
Federal Funding Freeze Fiasco
Dear Editor, Power is political. The power of flowing electrons, the power that keeps your lights on at night, your cell phone charged, and your TV blaring - power generation is being politicized like never before.
Crawford would be good addition
Dear Editor, Susan Crawford, a candidate for Wisconsin State Supreme Court, in the April 1 election, would be a good addition to our court. We have a legislature that leans strongly conservative, so a more moderate court would be a good balance for them.
Barneveld School Board hears many reports
By John Dalton In reports, Principal Heather Schmitz shared Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) data showing growth in all areas in K – 3rd graders in math and reading
Social Justice Rally held at Iowa County Courthouse
A local informational and educational event as to what people can do to protect civil liberties in our communities was held last Thursday outside of the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville. The “Social Justice” rally was attended by over 50 people on the cold day. A welcome by Helen Avakian, …
Chinese diplomats discuss business and trade in Dodgeville
Chinese Consul General Wang Boadong and several representatives from the Consolate General of The People’s Republic of China in Chicago visited and toured throughout Iowa County on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20-21.
Rule of Law
Dear Editor, The “rule of law” is an essential principle of our form of government, at all levels - local, state, and federal. Over 1,000 political scientists recently signed a warning statement, available at tinyurl.com/RuleofLaw1000.
Graber, Samuel Joseph
Samuel Joseph Graber, age 82, time on earth ended early Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle, IL. We are sad. Yet, we are grateful his suffering has ended and he is now at peace.
Lawinger, Steven J.
Steven J. Lawinger, age 70, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Laufenberg, Richard “Dick” Casper
Richard “Dick” Casper Laufenberg, aged 84, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, of natural causes. Born on December 31, 1940, in Dodgeville, he was the son of Casper and Viola (Blabaum) Laufenberg. Richard's journey began in Highland Schools, when he met Sharon Tucker, the love of his …
Spitzbarth, Lillian M.
Lillian M. Spitzbarth, age 87, of Mineral Point, passed away on February 21, 2025 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Lillian was born on July 9, 1937 near Dickeyville, Wisconsin, a daughter of William and Lillie Udelhoven.
