Busy night for Dodgeville School Board

Work continues on preparing for an operational referendum for the Dodgeville School District once again.

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A letter from the Village of Livingston received consideration by the Iowa-Grant School Board at their meeting last Wednesday.

New staff members, enrollment increases, several generous donations heard at Barneveld School Board meeting

By John Dalton At Wednesday’s, September 10th Barneveld Regular School Board meeting, in her Building Report, Principal Heather Schmitz reported that Inservice was a success and gave a big shoutout to new and current staff with their enthusiasm in their instructional practices and positive climate and culture.

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The cell phone policy that allows the use only during the noon hour seems to be going well, the Highland School Board learned Wednesday.

Hodan Center Community Services, Inc. receives ‘round up’ donation

Every month Kundert's Main Street Market in Blanchardville has been asking those who shop there to 'round-up' their grocery totals in order to donate those extra cents to local organizations and non-profits. For the month of August, the round-up was designated to Hodan Community Services, Inc., in Mineral Point. Benjamin …

Harms, James “Jim”

James “Jim” Harms, age 51 of Monroe passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2025. He was born on November 2, 1973 the son of Stanley and Barbara (Mozoski) Harms. He graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1991.

Nelson, Sally P.

Sally P. Nelson, 87, of East Troy, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at East Troy Manor.

Opera House marquee formally lit

A nearly full house at the Mineral Point Opera House toasted (with cider) its history and future last Thursday night and cheered as the new marquee was lit. It is the fourth marquee in the 110-year history of the Opera House.

Stephenson, Mildred Irene

Mildred Irene Stephenson, age 91, of Mineral Point, passed away Thursday morning, September 11, 2025, at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg.

Husom, Judith Ann “Judy”

Judith Ann “Judy” Husom, age 84, of Dodgeville, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green.

Easterhouse, Barbara L.

Barbara L. Easterhouse Oct. 16, 1927 - Sept. 6, 2025 DODGEVILLE/MADISON - Barbara Louise Easterhouse died on September 6, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare, in the presence of her family, 40 days short of 98 years. Barbara was born on October 16, 1927, in Pardeeville, Wis., to Clair William Reynolds and …

Pointers face some power at the nets

When the SWAL schedule came out with room to add games Mineral Point’s volleyball team elected to go with challenges.

9/11 remembered 24 years later

Thursday, September 11, is the day we all remember 9/11 happening in New York City! Here's what Patriot Day stands for: to honor and remember the victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and …

Cardinals use long runs to sweep Braves

Highland volleyball coach Maria Wineski knows taking on Belmont is never an easy task for the Cardinals.

Hinderman to Fiesen pays off three times but Panthers lose to Hornets

Iowa-Grant scored three touchdowns in a 40-20 loss to Wauzeka-Steuben Friday with all of them some of the same.

Big Plays help Belmont defeat Highland 42-16

By John Dalton In an early season showdown of undefeated teams at Belmont Friday night to start the Ridge and Valley Conference in 8-player football,

Dodgers compete, but late run keys Knights win

The rushing minded Dodgeville football team hung around for the better part of three quarters Friday before the host New Glarus Knights pulled out a 27-6 win.

Redbirds overpower Pointers in statement win

By Ronica Thousand The Darlington Redbirds delivered a clear message Friday night: they’re a force to be reckoned with in the 2025 high school football season. In front of a packed home crowd, the Redbirds rolled to a dominant 56-0 victory over the visiting Mineral Point Pointers, showcasing explosive offense …

Another take-away that hurts

by J. Patrick Reilly Make America great again.

Trump's War on Wind

Dear Editor, The Trump Administration has...shall we say 'strong' opinions regarding reliable and proven renewable energy sources, and the latest target in our president's crosshairs is the wind industry