Arena village needs leadership change
Dear Editor, As a resident of the Village of Arena, I urge everyone to get out and vote in the upcoming Spring Election for the open trustee seats.
Showing Up Matters
Dear Editor, The current Mineral Point Town Board petitioned for a recall election, costing taxpayers unnecessary dollars, yet they fail to consistently attend meetings, come prepared, or conduct town business efficiently.
Crimes are those that others commit
Dear Editor, Airwars is a nonprofit, watchdog organization that investigates harm to civilians during armed conflict. In its study on the Israel-Gaza war titled, Patterns of harm analysis, this organization concludes:
Does Anyone Really Read These?
Dear Editor, I have held off on writing Letters to the Editor, because I question if anyone reads them. (My apologies to the reader, and Thank You for reading.)
Make Americans Greatful Again
Dear Editor, Kind of catchy isn't it. This was the basis for what President Joe Biden based his 4 years on in the White House.
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Dear Editor, Noise. The first weeks of the Trump administration are noise, distraction, chaos. For environmental activists, its been a steady rollback of policies designed to stabilize the climate and preserve a livable future for the next generation.
Trader’s Bar & Grill hosts Kid’s Fisheree
Even with all the snow on Saturday, the Kid’s Fisheree held at Trader’s Bar & Grill, Arena, came off without a hitch. With the help of volunteers and the Arena Wildlife Forever ATV Club kids and family had fun and caught some fish.
An explanation of the new Dodgeville charter school
The Dodgeville School District is restructuring an internal program into the launch of SEEING Forward Charter School, a tuition-free, project-based learning environment for students in grades 6-12.
Family’s loss gives new hope & life to children in our County
The personal loss of the Aide family of Highland gives children in Iowa County new hope & life.
Scriptive LLC and Dodgeville School District announce exciting partnership to inspire creative writing in students
Scriptive LLC, a rising star in education technology founded in Dodgeville WI, is proud to announce a groundbreaking public/private partnership with the Dodgeville School District to foster creativity and a love for writing in young students.
Thym, Patrick D.
Patrick D. Thym passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Dodgeville along with his twin brother, Paul, on December 9, 1936 to Mary (Owens) and Paul Thym.
Highland board accepts resignation for second time
For Mary Kay McCarthy it is the second time around.
Wenger, Jerry A.
Jerry A. Wenger, 87 of New Glarus, formerly of Dodgeville, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, with his wife at his side at New Glarus House.
James, Gretchen L.
Gretchen L. James, age 96 of Dodgeville, passed away on February 17, 2025. Gretchen was born on January 20, 1929, in Dodgeville to LeRoy and Isabel (Jenks) Grunenwald. She was a 1947 graduate of Dodgeville High School and a graduate of Arizona State University with a Master's Degree in Physical …
Harrington, Eileen Zwettler
Eileen Zwettler Harrington, age 101, entered eternal life Saturday, February 15, 2025. Remarkably, it is the same day, date and approximate time as her husband, Jack, in 1992. She was born June 20, 1923 to Joseph and Mary (Bergen) Zwettler in Pine Bluff, WI. Eileen was the youngest of ten …
Halverson, Jody Kay
Jody Kay Halverson, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2025, at her home in Arlington, TX. She was born February 5,1958 in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Lynn Halverson (Trankle) and Dallas Halverson.
Hildreth, Barbara Jo
Barbara Jo Hildreth, age 62, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg after a long hard-fought battle with COPD.
