Ploessl, Tricia Mary
Tricia Mary Ploessl, age 45 of Ridgeway, WI passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2025. She was surrounded by love, with prayers whispered over her and hands holding hers. In her final act of generosity, Tricia gave the gift of life through organ donation.
Ihm, Lorraine Beatrice (Amble)
Lorraine Beatrice (Amble) Ihm, 83, of Barneveld, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her family on November 19, 2025, after complications from hip surgery.
Blackhawks roll over Blue Devils
River Valley’s girls basketball team had the start to the season that most teams dream about.
Arrows fly past Pointers
Going into Tuesday’s game the name Lexi Olmstead from Lancaster was virtually unknown.
No more shutdowns
by J. Patrick Reilly Now that the government shutdown is ending it is time to let our elected oficials know what happened was not acceptable and should not happen again.
Margarine supports farmers too
Dear Editor, I was glad to see the important editorial in last weeks Chronicle about how important school funding is and how the state government isn't providing the needed amount which was given in the past.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly It’s always great hearing from readers. The other day we got a long distance phone call with a credit card renewal.
Dodgeville Secures $572K for Fire/EMS Training Tower as Council Advances 2026 Budget
By John Dalton At Tuesday’s Dodgeville Common Council Regular Meeting, Under Reports, Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Emily Wolfe reminded the Council about the upcoming Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Butter in Our Schools Act
Dear Editor, As the leading farm organization in Iowa County and the state of Wisconsin, The Iowa County Farm Bureau commends Sen. Marklein and Rep. Novak for their collaborative effort to require schools serve natural butter to our children.
It‘s Trump's behavior that’s deranged
Dear Editor, On January 6, 2021, Daniel Rodriguez repeatedly drove a stun gun into the base of police officer Michael Fanone's skull, causing him to lose consciousness and suffer a heart attack.
Local volunteers craft quilts to ensure every child has a bed
Members of the volunteer quilting group supporting Sleep in Heavenly Peace display several of the many quilts they have created for children in need. The group meets on the second Monday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Livingston United Methodist Church fellowship hall to make …
Langreck offered county administrator contract
The Iowa County Board is expected to confirm the appointment of Clinton Langreck as the new county administrator.at a special meeting tonight.
County board approves 2026 budget
The Iowa County Board had no opposition to the budget it presented at a budget hearing last Wednesday.
Highland board receives updates
The Highland school board handled routine matters and heard reports at their meeting last Wednesday.
Barneveld School Board has busy meeting
By John Dalton At its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12th, in Reports, Principal Heather Schmitz told the Board that the 4k-5 and the ELA 6-12 Science Curriculum is up for review this year to include American Literature Play Reading,
Williams, Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips
Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips Williams Oct. 26, 1937 – Nov. 17, 2025
Zajicek, Betty Thelma Larson
Betty Thelma Larson Zajicek, age 90, of Dodgeville passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Uplands Hills Nursing & Rehab Center.
Benish, Kathryn Ann
Kathryn Ann Benish, age of 76 of Highland, passed away peacefully, in a way that was perfectly her own, surrounded by her family on November 18, 2025.
Heins, Thomas Carl
Thomas Carl Heins, age 77 of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
