Community and Caring is Still Alive in Iowa County

Dear Editor, On Tuesday morning, July 16, I suffered a stroke at 1:45 a.m. My husband Allen called 911. The first response from our community was the all volunteer Barneveld/Brigham EMT squad who arrived in ambulance within 20 minutes.

It’s no longer a man’s world…

Dear Editor, This letter is a response to Mr. Noland’s recent missive regarding women’s reproductive rights. His extensive use of New Testament scripture to back up his opinion is impressive.

Along The Ad Routes

Chronicle employees Heather Olson and I got a chance to meet “Poppy”, the dog that was featured on the front page of last week’s Chronicle, on Thursday.

It is the state’s turn

Tuesday noon the Dodgeville School Board held a special meeting to take care of a huge need.

Judge Denies Jaco Bond Reduction

Shaun P. Jaco, 47, from Mineral Point, had his arraignment in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, August 13th. Jaco appeared in court in custody.

Labor & Immigration Reform

Dear Editor, It's no secret that many undocumented immigrants work on our nation's farms. In its statement on "Labor and Immigration Reform," the National Milk Producers Federation asserts,

Learn more about wind power

Dear Editor, Thank you to the voters of Mineral Point who showed that democracy can work. The Mineral Point town board chairman and both supervisors have been outvoted in the recall election

Dodgeville school financial picture discussed, many items handled at special meeting Wednesday

New Dodgeville District Administrator Ryan Bohnsack has been getting down to business so to speak with the district’s finances.

I-G board hears referendum management plan

District Administrator Michael Shimshak discussed the approaching referendum with the Iowa-Grat school board Monday.

Yanochik Gets Prison Time on Drug, Bail Jumping, and Disorderly Conduct Charges

Based on the attorney's joint recommendation, Dustin P. Yanochik of Dodgeville pleaded guilty and will spend 3.5 years in prison for felony possession of Methamphetamine (18 months in prison, 24 months extended supervision) and 12 months in jail for felony bail jumping imposed/stayed, and three years on probation.

Rikli, Mary E.

Mary E. Rikli, age 82, of Dodgeville, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Crest Ridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville.

Trainor, Susan Sunby

Susan Sunby Trainor September 14, 1957 – August 8, 2024

McCluskey, Carol Ardis

Carol Ardis McCluskey, age 75, of Dodgeville, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.

McGraw, Lois Ann

Lois Ann McGraw, age 98, of Dodgeville, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born in Mineral Point on May 27, 1926, daughter of Alvis & Gertrude (Schmit) Schaaf. Lois married Paul McGraw, her high school sweetheart, on January 5, 1949 …

Swenson, Jessi Lynn

Jessi Lynn Swenson, age 49 of Barneveld, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, due to complications related to her health.

Doney, Nancy R.

In Loving Memory Of Nancy R. Doney December 5, 1953 - July 25, 2024 Private Family services will be held Gorgen Funeral Home www.gorgenfh.com

Michek, Kathleen “Kate” Ann

STITZER – Kathleen “Kate” Ann Michek, age 87, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024, at Crestridge in Dodgeville. She was born in Woodman, WI on July 20, 1937; the youngest child of Mark and Anna (Winters) Hanley.

Cobb Corn Roast highlights this week

Along with the many floats, bands and other entries in the Sunday, August 11 parade, you may see a lineup of big machinery that helps keep farming at its best in the area. And don't forget the FREE sweet corn!

Mainwaring, Alma L.

Alma L. Mainwaring, age 85, of Dodgeville, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Mineral Point Health Services following a long illness. Alma Leona was welcomed into this world by her parents, Irene and William Hildreth on April 14, 1939. Alma, along with her sisters and brothers, spent many hours …

Aide, William "Bill"

William "Bill" Aide, aged 84 of Highland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Bill was born on February 25, 1940, to Jack and Edna (Edwards) Aide. Bill grew up on a dairy farm and worked hard all of his life. One of his first jobs was picking up …