Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Saturday morning I had to make a trip north to Straka Meats in Plain to pick up some beef brother Pat had bought so our Saturday morning breakfast took us that direction to Anita’s in Spring Green for a 7:30 start to the day.
Is the election really over?
by J. Patrick Reilly The election is over but my email inbox must not have gotten the message. The only difference is that instead of asking for my vote, the new subject is how can we make as difficult as possible for the newly elected Donald Trump.
Media has failed the people again
Dear Editor, The Media fell for every false claim and issue about Mr. Trump "hook line and snicker" during the past decade that has been exposed yet again. Lawfare backfired on the Dems.
The election is over and I am still asking, "Who won?"
Dear Editor, Trump won the Presidency, but did the American people win as a result? We won't know the answer to that for some time. There are things, however, that disturb me.
Dodgeville school board hears charter school update
The Dodgeville School Board received more information about a possible charter school component that would be added to the district.
Dodgeville Common Council hears election protocol went well; update on Armory
By John Dalton Because of the election on Tues., Nov. 5, 2024, the Dodgeville Common Council meeting was moved to the next evening and City Clerk Lauree Aulik reported at the meeting that the City of Dodgeville had the most voter turnout in its history with 88% going to the …
I-G Board hears about wind tower project
The Iowa-Grant School Board heard an update on the wind tower project planned for the area at their monthly meeting Monday
County board sets budgets, tax levy for 2025
The Iowa County Board approved a tax levy against the property in Iowa County at their annual budget hearing Tuesday.
James, Orville R.
Orville R. James, age 99 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at CrestRidge Assisted Living. Orville was born on November 10, 1925, in Mineral Point to Earl and Dorothy (Carter) James. He farmed on the James Farm in Willow Springs Township until the age of 40 …
Ryan, Gayle L.
Gayle L. Ryan, age 70, of Dodgeville WI died Monday November 11, 2024 in the comfort of her home after a year long illness. Gayle was born in Baraboo, WI on February 17, 1954, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Kiesling, the only girl with four brothers. She was united …
Dorota, David "Dave"
David "Dave" Dorota, age 86 of Highland, peacefully passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, at his home. Dave was born on April 11, 1938, in Hawkins, WI to Frank and Anna (Plaza) Dorota. He graduated from Highland High School in 1956. In 1962, he married Rita …
Lease, Dianne C.
Dianne C. Lease, age 87, formerly of Verona and Ridgeway, died on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.
Tillotson, Wayne E.
Wayne E. Tillotson, 67, of Cuba City, WI, died Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born June 13, 1957, the son of Edwin and Marjorie (Morgan) Tillotson. Wayne married Denise Thomas on April 8, 1978 in Cobb, WI.
Dickinson, Susan Kay
Susan Kay Dickinson, 71 of Rewey passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday November 5th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1953 in Dodgeville Wisconsin, the daughter of Bob and Anna (Butteris) Lynch. She married the love of her life Roger Dickinson …
Murphy, Peggy (Johnson)
Peggy (Johnson) Murphy, Our wife, mom, and grandma, went home to the Lord on November 12, 2024 after a six year battle with Dementia. Peggy was born in Stoughton, Wisconsin on September 29, 1946 to Carol Jene (Yost) Johnson and Russell Vernon Johnson. She was raised on the family farm, …
Fargo, Lynn V.
Lynn V. Fargo, age 83, of Barneveld, WI, was reunited with his wife, Kay, in Heaven on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Lynn was born on October 6, 1941, in Madison, the son of George & Verna (Lust) Fargo. He grew up on a dairy farm in Blue Mounds and graduated …
Ladd, Marion Lavon
Marion Lavon Ladd, age 102, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville.
Haakenson, Paul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin Haakenson, 85, Evansville, WI, passed away peacefully after recent health challenges at Evansville Manor on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was surrounded with love and caring messages from family and friends in the weeks and days before his passing.
Olson, Kenneth W. “Kenny”
Kenneth W. “Kenny” Olson Aug. 25, 1936 – Oct. 26, 2024
