Malcolm X Wisdom
Dear Editor, Malcolm X may have rivaled MLK in civil rights importance had he lived.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Cars & Coffee was scheduled for last Saturday morning in downtown Dodgeville on the streets outside of the Chronicle office and in the courthouse parking lot. There was a little drizzle for awhile in the early hours, probably cutting down a little on the vehicles showing up
They are decimating the VA.
Dear Editor, This could mean that Veterans with cancer can’t get the treatment they need
The economy of genocide
Dear Editor, Regarding the crisis in Gaza, the United Nations has just published a report by Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese naming more than 60 companies—including arms manufacturers and technology firms—that profit from what she calls "the economy of genocide." Here's an excerpt:
Town of Mineral Point governance concerns
Dear Editor, My name is Cyrus Heisner, and I have lived in the town of Mineral Point the past 45 years. In recent years, I've taken a more active interest in our local government, and I feel compelled to share some troubling observations.
Cuts will hurt education
by J. Patrick Reilly The never ending battle to save public education took another hit when the supreme court overruled a lower court decision and allows the return of mass firings.
Dodgeville softball coach Gene Van Dyck retires
Coach Gene Van Dyck Retires After 34 Remarkable Seasons at the Helm of Dodgeville Softball.
Badger Honor Flight looking for area veterans for future flights
By John Dalton Calling all Veterans for Badger Honor Flights. That’s the message from Brian Ziegler, Chairperson of the Board for Badger Honor Flight.
Dodgeville branch of FSB celebrates 25 years
On Thursday, July 20 in the year 2000 a ribbon cutting ceremony took place at 6 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the NEW Dodgeville branch of Farmers Savings Bank.
County board passes cyber security resolution to send to WCA
A resolution seeking Wisconsin Counties Association and State of Wisconsin support in cyber security prevention was tweaked and then passed by the Iowa County Board Tuesday.
Cell phone use continues to be board topic at Highland
The Highland School Board spent a good share of their meeting Wednesday firming cell phone use for the next school year. A handful of students attended the meeting to hear how their cell phone use will be affected.
Farmers Appreciation Day weekend a huge hit
The Thomas family, from Cobb, wave at the crowd as they served as 2025 Parade Marshals.
May, Mary Josephine “Mary Jo”
Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” May was born on September 15, 1945, to Helen (Paulas) and Frank May. She passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2025.
Blotz (Shippy), Charlene A.
Charlene A. Blotz (Shippy), age 81 of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 at Sienna Crest Assisted Living.
Fuerstenberg, David “Dave” J.
David “Dave” J. Fuerstenberg, age 78, passed away on Saturday July 5, 2025, at Dove Healthcare in Fennimore. He was born on January 25, 1947, the son of Joseph and Wilma (Reuter) Fuerstenberg.
Kroll, Kevin A.
Kevin A. Kroll, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 17, 1957, in Dodgeville, the son of Earl and Virginia (Rasque) Kroll.
