Good bye Mr. Baseball
by J. Patrick Reilly In the last few days we laid to rest President Jimmy Carter, said good bye to President Joe Biden as his term ended and held an inauguration for President Donald Trump.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Welcome to the “Deep Freeze” that happened over last week! Temperatures Friday were near 50 degrees and on Saturday in the mid 20s.
Eagles outlast Vikings in back and forth test
The five point difference between Barneveld and Pecatonica was not unexpected.
Rise in Emissions Demands a Look in the Mirror
Dear Editor, The United State's greenhouse gas emission rollercoaster continues. After several years of declining numbers, the latest reporting from research firm Rhodium Group indicates rising greenhouse gas emissions in 2024.
President Bidens farewell address
Dear Editor, From the Oval Office, sitting at the Resolute desk, President Joe Biden addressed the American people for the final time – Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Y/YZ the DOT Ignores Suggestion
Dear Editor, The four-lane US Highway between Dodgeville and Dane County was originally planned to be a limited-access highway.
Walnut Hollow issues statement on approaching closure
A longtime Dodgeville business has announced it will close its facility this spring.
Sheriff comments on vehicle theft, assaut on officer
A North Freedom man went on a vehicle theft rampage then assaulted a law enforcement officer while in custody.
Righteous Anger
Dear Editor, A lifetime haunting memory burnished to my brain is the uncensored video of a woman burning to death on the NYC subway. Even more disturbingly haunting is seeing people standing by doing nothing. Barbaric.
County Board hears plans for bicentennial in 2029
In 2029 Iowa County will observe its bicentennial, 1829-2029, and Facilities and Grounds Director Jacob Tarrell wants the courthouse to be ready.
School referendum will ask for $2,490,000 for operating expenses, vote will be at April election
Voters in the Dodgeville School District will be asked to allow the revenue limit to be exceeded when they go to the polls April 1.
Phan, Thu Dinh
Thu Dinh Phan, age 75, of Dodgeville died on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home.
Helmich, Robert “Bob” M.
Robert “Bob” M. Helmich, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025, at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville. He was born on January 10, 1934; the son of Wallace and Mamie (Belk) Helmich
Munz, Coletta Catherine (Laufenberg)
Coletta Catherine (Laufenberg) Munz, age 97, of Avoca/Highland passed away on January 17, 2025 at CrestRidge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. She was born on a farm in rural Highland on October 13, 1927 to Edward C. and Catherine (Wolfe) Laufenberg. She attended St. Anthony's Catholic School in Highland and was …
Potter, Robert Frederick
Robert Frederick Potter, 93, of Mineral Point, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at New Glarus Nursing Home in New Glarus, WI. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 18th at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, …
Liddicoat-Springer, Lora R.
Lora R. Liddicoat-Springer, age 46, of Dodgeville / Linden died unexpectedly doing what she loved on Friday, January 17, 2025 in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.
Gunther, Sr., Robert W. (Bob)
Robert W. (Bob) Gunther, Sr., age 75, of Linden, WI passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 following a short illness. Bob was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 19, 1949 to Gilbert W. and Cleo E. (Anderson) Gunther who raised their family in Pecatonica, IL.
Kosharek, Mary A.
Mary A. Kosharek, age 99, of Highland, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. Mary was born December 3, 1926, in Castle Rock Township to William and Elizabeth (Elliott) Grimm and was a graduate of Highland High School.
Brindley, Shirley Mae (Fritz)
Shirley Mae (Fritz) Brindley, age 86, of Barneveld passes away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
