Candidates named for spring election

There are some open seats on the county board and some area school boards.

Many from the area attend Junior Holstein Convention

Iowa County was represented by these youngsters at the Junior Holstein Convention. From left to right are, front: Isaac Leonard, Charli Leonard, Janelle Gilbertson, Kyson and Kooper Thompson, Brenlyn Gilbertson; back: Mckenna Niemeier, Kelsey Hardy, Julia Searls, Jordlyn Norton, Makenna Gilbertson, Naydeen Gilbertson, Evan Hathaway, and Elise Gilbertson.

Doescher, Shianne M.

Shianne M. Doescher, age 72 of Barneveld, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Kitelinger, Joseph "Joe"

Joseph "Joe" Kitelinger, age 52, of Dousman, Wisconsin, formerly of Livingston, Wisconsin passed away after a valiant fight with cancer on January 6, 2026.

Williams, Leslie Gorden

Leslie Gorden Williams formerly of Dodgeville, WI. November 23, 1941 – January 5, 2026

Hore, Suzanne M. “Sue”

Suzanne M. “Sue” Hore, age 70, of Montfort, Wisconsin, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Dove Health Care in Fennimore. She was born on January 1, 1956, the daughter of Ambrose and Helen (Mick) Kreul. Sue earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and devoted more than 20 years …

Campbell, Gerald “Jerry” William

Gerald “Jerry” William Campbell, 90, of Princeton, IL passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Alton, Lois Jewell

Lois Jewell Alton, age 89 of Linden, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her three daughters on Sunday, January 11, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Gardner, Kathy

Kathy Gardner, age 77, of Barneveld, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Milestone Assisted living in Cross Plains.

Reynolds, Shane Allen

Shane Allen Reynolds, age 38, of Dodgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Franke, Nancy L.

Nancy L. Franke, 53, of Dodgeville, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Finals see some great wrestling at 2nd day of Bi-State Classic

Dodgeville’s Nathan Johnson finished 5th at 144 and Rhett Spurley at 138 took 12th as the two Dodger wrestlers to compete in day 2 (Tuesday) at the Bi-State Classic held in La Crosse.

Dodgeville boys defeat Mineral Point 66-59, end losing streak to Pointers

By John Dalton For the first time since the 2015-2016 season, the Dodgeville boys’ basketball team defeated Mineral Point in its annual rivalry game 66-59 in a non-conference game played at Dodgeville Friday night.

Eagles use both ends of the court in win over Ridge

It is a given that the Barneveld girls basketball team is successful shooting.

Cardinals give Redbirds battle, come up short

The first half determined that there were two pretty good girls basketball teams battling in a non-conference match-up for the Aaron Lancaster Memorial Game at Highland Saturday.

I fear this could be Iraq all over again

Dear Editor, When U.S. troops entered Iraq and captured Saddam Hussein,

A life well lived

by J. Patrick Reilly Every community is shaped not only by its buildings and institutions, but by the people who commit themselves to the common good.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly One of the biggest wrestling tournaments of the year in Wisconsin is the Bi-State Wrestling Classic held in La Crosse.

Local Photographer to Compete in the 2026 International Photographic Competition

A photograph created by Erin Reddy Wolff of E Reddy Wolff Photography in Grant County has recently been accepted as a finalist in the Professional Photographers of America’s 2026 International Photographic Competition.

Climate Policy Wins

Dear Editor, Climate policy wonks rejoice: the EU's CBAM is in effect.