Peterson, William "Billy"
William "Billy" Peterson, age 69 of Barneveld, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on November 11, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital after a courageous battle with acute leukemia. He was born on February 27, 1956, in Dodgeville, WI, to Jackie and Yetta (Brunner) Peterson.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly It’s Ice Wolves Hockey time as the season started this last week.
The Land Down Under
Dear Editor, Need another reminder of the US' backward approach to energy policy?
We need to take a hard look
by J. Patrick Reilly The state of public education continues to be a challenge. If becomes evident as we cover school board meetings every month.
Science, Religion, and Mystery
Dear Editor, Many people believe that believing in God and "believing in science" are irreconcilable commitments and that the scientifically minded don't have a place in church.
Give Thanks and Give Back Locally This Holiday Season
As you reflect upon what you are thankful for this holiday season, hopefully some of the 2025 programs, services and events in Iowa County will come to mind.
Linden Methodist Church has changes
On Tues, November 4th the Steeple (with bell tower and clock included) was removed at the Linden United Methodist Church. This has been in discussion for the past 3 years due to the aging structure of the bell tower and the effects it was having on the roof. They had …
Novak and Marklein introduce Bill to require schools to serve butter butter
Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) introduced the Butter in Our Schools Act to prohibit schools from serving margarine instead of butter.
Iowa-Grant board discusses locker room upgrade
Two matters drew considerable discussion with both being on going for the Iowa-Grant school board.
Lueck, Linda
Linda Lueck, age 83 of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 21, 1942, in Coloma, WI to Arthur and Freda (Thurber) Boy.
Renner, Bruce John
Bruce John Renner, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the farmhouse in Dodgeville where he lived for 40 years.
Bertram, Carol J.
Carol J. Bertram, 91, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, October 27, 2025. Carol was born on December 20, 1933, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Arnold) Friedli. She was united in marriage to Gerald A. Bertram on August 16, 1952, at the Barneveld Lutheran Church. He …
Gorgen, Joan Lynn
Joan Lynn Gorgen, age 84, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center.
