Political ad tells me....

Dear Editor, I heard a political ad on the local radio station today that definitely caught my attention. Derrick Van Orden and/or his campaign staff must have tied themselves in knots to connect the dots on this “guilty by association” ad.

Pays to be observant

Dear Editor, IF you are observant, and notice that the price of an "item" which is posted, listed, or displayed is DIFFERENT from the price you are charged, please ask politely that you receive a refund for the difference.

Draft dodging

Dear Editor, Now, some fifty years after the Viet Nam war, I just can’t understand how anyone with a service record could vote for that draft dodger.

Learn about “Project 2025”

Dear Editor, Absentee ballots are out and voting is happening now. It’s time for study and questions. Let’s make sure we all have the facts for making this potentially life-changing decision.

Nov. 5 constitutional amendment

Dear Editor, I’m voting no on the November 5 constitutional amendment question, and I urge others to do the same.

Be A Better Informed Voter

Dear Editor, Wisconsinites can be proud that the November election will be conducted with the fair maps finally approved by the legislature this year after a long political and legal battle.

Don’t tamper with political signs

Dear Editor, It is illegal to deface, steal, or trespass on private property. You can be arrested, fined or jailed. This is a joint editorial from the Chair of the Grant County Democrat Party and the Chair of the Grant County Republican Party

County approves insurance rate for employees

Iowa County employees will have 75% of their health care premium paid following action by the Iowa County Board last week.

Election integrity and how to put it to use

By Bruce Paull Iowa County recently had election training for the people who run the polling sites for the elections. There was a lot of experience in the room.

Traffic stop on Hwy. 14 results in arrests, drug siesure

Sheriff Michael Peterson reports that on September 23, 2024 at 7:40 p.m. that Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 14 in the Township of Arena

Extension, Farm Bureau present Iowa County Safety Day to 4-Hers

The needs and safety of all the residents of Iowa County continue to grow and evolve, and the safety of our youth continues to be a top priority.

Novinski (Neumaier), Lynda

Lynda Novinski passed away in her sleep on June 10, 2024, at age 84. Born Lynda Neumaier to Norman and Hyldred (Brimer) Neumaier on December 5, 1939, she grew up in Lodi, Wisconsin where she was raised on the family farm and helped to take care of her younger siblings. …

Griffiths, Ronald Roger

Ronald Roger Griffiths, age 54 of Mineral Point, formerly of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville after a long battle with health issues.

Weigel, Marilyn Ruth

Marilyn Ruth Weigel, age 83 of Hales Corners, WI, formerly of Linden, WI, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born to J. Elmer and Tracy (Draves) Weigel on April 8, 1941.

Novinski, Lyle Frank

Lyle Frank Novinski June 23, 1932 – April 28, 2023

Spellman, Janayne M.

Janayne M. Spellman, age 78 of Darlington, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at home. She was born August 29, 1946, in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of LeRoy and Joan (Griffiths) McNeill. Janayne grew up in Hollandale, WI and graduated from Hollandale High School. She later went …

Fake news

by Kenyon Bennett Fake news appears to be more easily disseminated today, especially when people post online. With the upcoming presidential and additional elections being held November 5, unreliable information could surface.

Van Orden, we deserve answers

Dear Editor, To Rep. Derrick Van Orden: As our US Representative, you choose to insulate yourself from debates, public appearances and interviews with non-partisan journalists.

Vote “Yes” on referendum

Dear Editor, Since bringing our family to live in Dodgeville 34 years ago, my wife Becky and I have seen the city grow and evolve.

As regards the Presidential election of 2024:

Dear Editor, Donald Trump is morally and legally repulsive; he is morally ineligible to hold any federal office. This is a simple conclusion from a summary of his own behaviors.