Extension, Farm Bureau present Iowa County Safety Day to 4-Hers

The needs and safety of all the residents of Iowa County continue to grow and evolve, and the safety of our youth continues to be a top priority.

Novinski (Neumaier), Lynda

Lynda Novinski passed away in her sleep on June 10, 2024, at age 84. Born Lynda Neumaier to Norman and Hyldred (Brimer) Neumaier on December 5, 1939, she grew up in Lodi, Wisconsin where she was raised on the family farm and helped to take care of her younger siblings. …

Griffiths, Ronald Roger

Ronald Roger Griffiths, age 54 of Mineral Point, formerly of Ft. Walton Beach, FL. passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville after a long battle with health issues.

Weigel, Marilyn Ruth

Marilyn Ruth Weigel, age 83 of Hales Corners, WI, formerly of Linden, WI, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born to J. Elmer and Tracy (Draves) Weigel on April 8, 1941.

Novinski, Lyle Frank

Lyle Frank Novinski June 23, 1932 – April 28, 2023

Spellman, Janayne M.

Janayne M. Spellman, age 78 of Darlington, WI passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at home. She was born August 29, 1946, in Dodgeville, WI the daughter of LeRoy and Joan (Griffiths) McNeill. Janayne grew up in Hollandale, WI and graduated from Hollandale High School. She later went …

Fake news

by Kenyon Bennett Fake news appears to be more easily disseminated today, especially when people post online. With the upcoming presidential and additional elections being held November 5, unreliable information could surface.

Van Orden, we deserve answers

Dear Editor, To Rep. Derrick Van Orden: As our US Representative, you choose to insulate yourself from debates, public appearances and interviews with non-partisan journalists.

Vote “Yes” on referendum

Dear Editor, Since bringing our family to live in Dodgeville 34 years ago, my wife Becky and I have seen the city grow and evolve.

As regards the Presidential election of 2024:

Dear Editor, Donald Trump is morally and legally repulsive; he is morally ineligible to hold any federal office. This is a simple conclusion from a summary of his own behaviors.

Apology for earlier statement

Dear Editor, In my letter to the editor from September 5th I unfairly called out my neighbors for considering or signing offers from Pattern Energy. My neighbors deserved a personal conversation rather than a public denouncement.

Leave pharmacy downtown

Dear Editor, Thank you Upland Hills for helping our community. It was nice that you took over Doc Lindsey’s building.

The Constitutional Amendment: Voter Protection or Voter Suppression?

Dear Editor, The Constitutional Amendment: Voter Protection or Voter Suppression?

The new school prayer

Dear Editor, Now I sit me down in school Where praying is against the rule For this great nation under God Finds mention of Him very odd.

Health & Wellness EXPO a success

The 2024 Health & Wellness EXPO was held Friday morning, September 13, at Hidden Valley Community Church in Dodgeville with the gymnasiun and entry way filled with over 40 vendors. Admission to the event was free with the vendor event held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. There were demonstrations, door …

VFW thanks everyone

Dear Editor, Thanks to everyone who came out to help the family welcome home Corporal Robert Raess, US Army who had been missing is action in The Korean War since 1950.

Substantial Prison Time for Dodgeville Man on Drug Charges

40-year-old Chad Rogers pleaded guilty to three felony drug charges and was sentenced to 32 years in prison on three cases for possession with intent to sell Methamphetamine (>50g) and as a second-time offender and for the Manufacture and Delivery of Amphetamine.

Referendum story continues to be told by Dodgeville School District, flyer coming soon

Telling the story of why a referendum for the Dodgeville School District is needed continues to be told.

Co-op football, staying 8 player discussed by Highland School Board

Highland’s football team has not had much problem putting big numbers on the scoreboard.

Council hears presentation on Dodgeville School District update and other agenda items

By John Dalton The Dodgeville Common Council Regular Meeting was held Tuesday night and Dodgeville High School District Administrator and Principal Ryan Bohnsack presented to the Council the need to support an operational referendum when voters go to the polls on November 5th.