For the Kids

Dear Editor, When someone asks me if I like going to school, I typically say yes. I enjoy my classes, and like my teachers. I get to hang out with my friends, and prepare myself for my future.

Rule of Law

Dear Editor, The “rule of law” is an essential principle of our form of government, at all levels - local, state, and federal. Over 1,000 political scientists recently signed a warning statement, available at tinyurl.com/RuleofLaw1000.

Chinese diplomats discuss business and trade in Dodgeville

Chinese Consul General Wang Boadong and several representatives from the Consolate General of The People’s Republic of China in Chicago visited and toured throughout Iowa County on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20-21.

Social Justice Rally held at Iowa County Courthouse

A local informational and educational event as to what people can do to protect civil liberties in our communities was held last Thursday outside of the Iowa County Courthouse in Dodgeville. The “Social Justice” rally was attended by over 50 people on the cold day. A welcome by Helen Avakian, …

Barneveld School Board hears many reports

By John Dalton In reports, Principal Heather Schmitz shared Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) data showing growth in all areas in K – 3rd graders in math and reading

Graber, Samuel Joseph

Samuel Joseph Graber, age 82, time on earth ended early Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Manor Court in Rochelle, IL. We are sad. Yet, we are grateful his suffering has ended and he is now at peace.

Lawinger, Steven J.

Steven J. Lawinger, age 70, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Laufenberg, Richard “Dick” Casper

Richard “Dick” Casper Laufenberg, aged 84, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, of natural causes. Born on December 31, 1940, in Dodgeville, he was the son of Casper and Viola (Blabaum) Laufenberg. Richard's journey began in Highland Schools, when he met Sharon Tucker, the love of his …

Spitzbarth, Lillian M.

Lillian M. Spitzbarth, age 87, of Mineral Point, passed away on February 21, 2025 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. Lillian was born on July 9, 1937 near Dickeyville, Wisconsin, a daughter of William and Lillie Udelhoven.

Godfrey, Paul Stanley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Stanley Godfrey who left this world peacefully on February 19, 2025 at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. He was born in Mineral Point on November 21, 1940 to Mason & Lois Godfrey.

Strong first half moves PdC to win over Dodgers

Prairie du Chien’s girls basketball team continues to be a force on the court

Pay It Forward

by Kenyon Bennett The concept of “pay it forward” can be traced to a play in ancient Athens in 317 B.C. The comedy’s title was “Dyskolos,” meaning “The Grouch.” More recently, the idea can be traced to “Pay It Forward,” a 2000 American romantic drama film starring Kevin Spacey, Helen …

Mineral Point Girls Sweep Darlington in SWAL 57-48

By John Dalton The Mineral Point girls’ basketball team visited Darlington Tuesday night and defeated the Redbirds to take the conference sweep 57-48. A win against Fennimore on Thursday night will assure the Pointers at least a share of the SWAL conference title.

Panthers roll to non-conference win over Blackhawks

Iowa-Grant’s boys basketball team had four players in double figures in a 71-58 non-conference win over Prairie du Chien Thursday.

Halverson, Crubaugh-Lockard combine for 50 points, Dodgers down River Valley

By John Dalton Dodgeville’s Jayce Halverson and Bryce Crubaugh-Lockard were tough to stop on Thursday night in a home conference game against River Valley as they scored 26 and 24 points respectively to lead the Dodgers over the Blackhawks 69-53.

Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly So, all of a sudden it’s SNOW time! There were a bunch of time changes in sporting events and some cancelations Friday and Saturday when we got 3-5” of that white stuff!

Wisconsin schools failing students

Dear Editor, The Nation's Report Card was released last week and the news is not good. It shows that U.S. students had record low reading comprehensive test scores last year.

Common ground

Dear Editor, Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again.

For everyone’s health

Dear Editor, Brendon Conway, spokesperson for WEC Energy group representing utilities across four states, has this to say about the ongoing buildout of more methane-fired electricity generation:

Don’t hold your breath

Dear Editor, As our president and the richest man in the world continue to flail about in the White House destroying lives with unlawful layoffs, department shutdowns, executive orders and incoherent press conferences many of us have been paralyzed into inactivity.