Restore the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Dear Editor, What could be a more iconic symbol of America than the Statue of Liberty? She is “a mighty woman with a torch…
Blackhawks one point better for SWC win over Dodgers
River Valley’s girls basketball team led just enough Thursday to take a win in a SWC girls basketball battle with Dodgeville.
Trump’ disease control suspension - not at this time
Dear Editor, MMWR The Center for Disease Control, or CDC, is a very important government agency.
Human-Caused versus National Disasters
Dear Editor, In human history, natural disasters – earthquakes, tsunamis, cyclones, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, typhoons, and heat waves – have not only caused millions of deaths but have also produced long-term social, economic, and environmental challenges that can take years to rectify.
Kaul makes initial appearance for attempted robbery at Dodgeville Subway
A Dodgeville man, Lee Kaul, made his initial appearance Tuesday in Iowa County Court for Attempted Armed Robbery with the Use of Force, False Imprisonment, Disorderly Conduct, and Felony Bail Jumping.
Trust the Science
Dear Editor, Trust in science remains strong. So says a new study from the University of Zurich, taking input from across 68 countries, which finds that on a scale of 1 (no trust) to 5 (very high trust), the public average on surveys scored a 3.62, indicating that we as …
Vice Grips
Dear Editor, Vice Grips are great tools. They are a pair of pliers that clamp shut on the object you are trying to hold. They are used by mechanics, welders, tradesmen all around the world.
Public library plans discussed in community meeting
By Kenyon Bennett Representatives from the Dodgeville Public Library and HGA, a Madison architectural firm, held a community meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Dodgeville High School and outlined a plan for the proposed library expansion project
Fitzsimmons, David
David Fitzsimmons, age 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated dairy farmer, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was a lifelong resident of Mineral Point, where he was known for his hard work, kindness, and unwavering love for his family and community. David married his high school …
Hocking, Lisa M.
Lisa M. Hocking, age 51, of Highland, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
Graber, Gilbert U. “Gib”
Gilbert U. “Gib” Graber, age 98, of Mineral Point, died peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green. Gib was born to Urban and Blanche (Biddick) Graber on August 23, 1926.
Nelson, Shirley A.
Shirley A. Nelson, age 89 of Ridgeway, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2025, at Mineral Point Heath Services. Shirley was born on December 3, 1935, to George and Ruby (Buckingham) Tempest in Dodgeville.
Buck, Robert “Rob” C.
Robert “Rob” C. Buck, 66, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1958; the son of Robert J. Buck and Sandra R. (Gossard) (Buck) Gisslen.
