Border control
Dear Editor; There is no doubt that we need to do something about the large number of migrants crossing our southern border. In fact, Republican representatives in the house have said it is SO important an issue that they would not even consider the latest National Security funding bill unless …
Democracy or Trump?
Dear Editor, That’s on the ballot in 2024 Listen & learn what Trump is saying
I will vote against
Dear Editor, In Senator Marklein's recent newsletter, he cites two questions that will be on the November ballot.
Collision Specialists expands to Dodgeville location
In 1967 a young man named Jack Slack had a vision and that was to bring the best autobody shop he could to the area. He was sole owner back then. He and his wife, Jean, started a family and one of their sons, Greg, wanted to come on board. …
Iowa-Grant board opts to deny property detachment
The Iowa-Grant School Board decided that losing land in the district to a neighboring school district is not in the Iowa-Grant’s best interest. Brian and Shonda Peat asked to detach their property at 2252 Rhoda Road, Town of Linden, from the Iowa-Grant School District and attach to the Mineral Point …
Lawinger, Clara Ruth (Tourdot)
Clara Ruth (Tourdot) Lawinger, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Reedsburg, WI, at the age of 91. Clara was born on September 24, 1932 to August and Florence (Kaldenberg) Tourdot in Reedsburg. She married Donald R. Lawinger. They farmed and raised their family in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. She …
Dickinson, Mary Theresa
Mary Theresa Dickinson, age 70, of Barneveld, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 with family by her side at Agrace Hospice after suffering a stroke.
Theobald, Douglas “Doug” William
Douglas “Doug” William Theobald, 79, of Noblesville, passed away February 5, 2024. He was born September 25, 1944, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to John and Helen (Kvernen) Theobald. Doug graduated from Barneveld High School in 1962 where he lettered in three sports and met the love of his life, Sue. He …
Lehman, Thomas Otto
Thomas Otto Lehman, 101, of Wolcottville died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.
Cardinals dial in from deep to trip ranked Ithaca
Fact: the Highland boys basketball team made 11 three pointers in their win over Ithaca in a non-conference game Monday. When a team wins by 11 those 11 extra points figure into the difference. The Cardinals tripped the number 8th ranked team in Division 5 74-63 an 11 point difference.
Panther girls on three game win streak
Trying to rebuild a program is not an easy task but it can be rewarding if good things start to happen. For first year Iowa-Grant girls basketball coach Jessica Schultz the turn around is happening and she and the Panthers hope it continues.
Dodgers hit some rough spots with Prairie, Blue Devils
Dodgeville’s boys basketball team hit a couple rough spots in their last two outings, losing a SWC contest to Prairie du Chien and a non-conference game to Evansville. Prairie played their usual tough defense with a lot of physicality game and they got past the Dodgers 42-32.
Fredericks hits 21 to lead Cards to win
It was a night to remember for Highland senior point guard Harlee Fredericks at Hillsboro when the Cardinals took on the Tigers in a non-conference game recently. Fredericks not only poured in 13 first half points to key a 24-23 Cardinals halftime lead she also netted 11 after intermission to …
