Langreck offered county administrator contract
The Iowa County Board is expected to confirm the appointment of Clinton Langreck as the new county administrator.at a special meeting tonight.
County board approves 2026 budget
The Iowa County Board had no opposition to the budget it presented at a budget hearing last Wednesday.
Highland board receives updates
The Highland school board handled routine matters and heard reports at their meeting last Wednesday.
Barneveld School Board has busy meeting
By John Dalton At its Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12th, in Reports, Principal Heather Schmitz told the Board that the 4k-5 and the ELA 6-12 Science Curriculum is up for review this year to include American Literature Play Reading,
Williams, Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips
Sharon Louise (Cutler) Ortiz Phillips Williams Oct. 26, 1937 – Nov. 17, 2025
Zajicek, Betty Thelma Larson
Betty Thelma Larson Zajicek, age 90, of Dodgeville passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Uplands Hills Nursing & Rehab Center.
Benish, Kathryn Ann
Kathryn Ann Benish, age of 76 of Highland, passed away peacefully, in a way that was perfectly her own, surrounded by her family on November 18, 2025.
Heins, Thomas Carl
Thomas Carl Heins, age 77 of Mineral Point passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
Howdle, William (Bill)
William (Bill) Howdle, age 87, of Early, Texas formerly of Monfort passed away November 13, 2025. Bill was born and raised in Monfort.
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.
