Halverson, Jody Kay
Jody Kay Halverson, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025, at her home in Arlington, TX. She was born February 5,1958 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Lynn Halverson (Trankle) and Dallas Halverson.
Hildreth, Barbara Jo
Barbara Jo Hildreth, age 62, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after a long hard-fought battle with COPD.
Borcherding, James E.
James E. Borcherding, 82, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after battling Lewy body dementia.
Pointers survive challenge from Cuba City for OT win
The free throw line can be your best friend or your worst nightmare.
Pointer girls beat Belmont in non-conference action
By John Dalton The Mineral Point Girls’ basketball team hosted and defeated Belmont 51-39 Monday night in a non-conference game between two teams that lead their respective conferences.
In defense of the Fourth Estate
Dear Editor, It is clear from his statements and actions since inauguration that we have a president who is intent on retribution against his enemies.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Sterling and Shannon Sharp, two iconic Green Bay Packers NFL football players, became the first ever brothers combination to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That’s pretty special, and deserving and another feather in the Packers’ cap!
A chilling connection…
Dear Editor, When I heard a legal trainer advising immigrant parents to make a childcare plan in case ICE took the child’s parent(s) away suddenly, my stomach clutched, and I got teary.
Braves put up a fight but Eagles take control for win
An ever improving Belmont team played host Barneveld even the first half, signaling this was a basketball game.
Writer’s opinion of abortion
Dear Editor, In one of the first campaign television ads for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a 30-second spot in support of Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford.
Local Level Governance Matters
Dear Editor, As the upcoming election for the Mineral Point Township Board approaches,
Bench play pays off for Dodger girls
Some strong play off the bench coupled with a very successful night at the free throw line helped the Dodgeville girls basketball team handle Richland Center 56-48 in a SWC game Thursday.
Arrows pull away at the end to trip Dodgers
It was a much closer game than the 76-69 finale that resulted in a Lancaster boys win over Dodgeville in a SWC game Friday.
Highland boys go deep to beat Comets
When the bus ride is long you have to hope your team can get going from the start.
Refugees: not a burden; a blessing
Dear Editor, When I think about refugees, I think about my friend "Raymond". Raymond was an asylum-seeker from Liberia. He was a teacher for 23 years, as well as a Bible translator and a pastor.
Trump should not be trusted on Gaza
Dear Editor, "Every American media discussion of Gaza should start with the fact that people in Gaza, most of them, are not from Gaza. They are people who are from families that were forcibly expelled from what is now Israel."
Iowa County 4-Hers shine at National Western Stock Show
Three outstanding youth from the Iowa County 4-H program recently showcased their skills on the national stage at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, held from January 8th to 11th.
Energy Emergency is a Farce
Dear Editor, Declaring a 'National Energy Emergency', as President Trump did in the prior week,
Rickard, Connolly I-G top students for 2025
Iowa-Grant principal Chris Gotto told the school board Monday that Katie Rickard and Bret Connolly will be the class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
