The Ministry of Skeptics

Dear Editor, Many people believe that you shouldn't go along with your spouse or partner to church if you "aren't religious" yourself.

Hegseth blind to climate threat

Dear Editor, In his recent speech to hundreds of senior U.S. military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the Trump administration has removed what he called "politically correct and toxic ideological garbage" from the military.

“Talking Politics”

Dear Editor, I have so often heard, “Oh, I don’t ‘do’, ‘have any interest in’, ‘want to hear about’…’talk’…POLITICS. Today, the word (πολιτικά (politiká) in its Greek origin) carries a negative connotation.

Health and Human Services sets grant awards

By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services committee met to discuss requests of the Robert G. Campbell Community Fund 2025 cycle and the Opioid Settlement Funds Grant. The Arena Meal site was the other business on the agenda.

Highland board reviews budget for annual meeting w

The Highland School Board went over the proposed budget for 2026-27 with business director Linda Hebgen at their regular meeting Wednesday.

Ridgeway Village addresses law enforcement needs, discussed Main Street project w

Ridgeway has what is the only Marshall in the state of Wisconsin as Michael Gorham has held the position since 2018.

St. Joseph School holds 1st Annual Fall Festival

St. Joseph School/Parish in Dodgeville was the site for the 1st Annual Pio Palooza Fall Festival Sunday, October 5 on a beautiful day. The event, held in the St. Joe's School parking lot, featured a chicken BBQ dinner, live music, bounce houses and kid games, coffee truck, vendor show, silent …

Van Natta, Cindy Lou

Cindy Lou Van Natta, 69, of Plain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. Cindy was born on June 11, 1956 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to James and Ruth (Nelson) Van Natta. Cindy attended Green Bay Southwest High School, where she was involved in cheerleading …

Flanagan, Harry J.

Harry J. Flanagan, 76, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 surrounded by family at home in Mineral Point.

Dodgers pick up wins at JAG tourney

After a first match loss to GET the Dodgeville volleyball team ran the table for a good showing at their Saturday tourney at Just A Game Fieldhouse.

This is our week

Pointers sweep Fennimore, silver champs at Aquinas tourney

Two ranked teams. Three exciting matches.

Short-Handed Cardinals get run over by North Crawford

By John Dalton The North Crawford Trojans rushed the ball for over 300 yards on Saturday at Highland’s Homecoming game, defensively held the Cardinals to under 100 total yards, and easily defeated Highland 50-8 on a breezy afternoon for football.

Wolves focus on Friesen but Lundell takes over

When it became apparent the visiting Timberwolves were not going to let Landon Friesen see the light of Friday Night Lights, Panther quarterback Brock Hinderman knew he had his work cut out for him

Dosch led Hornets hand Dodgers SWC loss

Brady Dosch not only eclipsed the 1000 yard season rushing mark Friday in Richland Center’s 50-25 SWC win over Dodgeville he also had a night of sheer dominance.

Free of Charge

Dear Editor, Many people believe that you can't go to church if you don't have any money to contribute.

Say Grats at Dinner

Dear Editor, When we read about problems and tragedies it's easy to become distressed.

Make our healthcare affordable

Dear Editor, Starting this month, insurance premiums are going to double for millions of people across the country at a time when we are already paying by far the highest prices in the world for health care.

Our teachers care

Dear Editor, I am writing in defense of the Dodgeville School District.

The shared vision of Jane Goodall and Pope Leo XIV

Dear Editor, Conservationist Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91.