We have a conundrum!
We have a conundrum! In July, approximately 100 citizens from the Town of Mineral Point attended the monthly town meeting. They were there to discuss the possibility of Industrial Wind Turbines being built within the town and the need for the MP Town Board to write a Health and Safety …
Patriot Rage
Oliver Anthony in Rich Men North of Richmond deeply touches America's troubled soul about the state of our government like no one else has since Bob Dylan
A lot of great effort
I don’t usually turn the writing of a major story over to someone and accept the product without doing quite a bit of editing. But I am doing it this week and I really appreciate the efforts of Kristen May, a major player in the Iowa County Fair.
Along The Ad Routes
I haven’t mentioned my favorite IOWA drivers in awhile. Last week when we were going from Dodgeville to Spring Green for breakfast Terry was driving. He set his cruise at 62 MPH.
Compensation packages approved for Iowa-Grant district employees
It turns out it really pays to listen. Iowa-Grant Superintendent Mike Shimshak had a plan for a compensation package for district professional staff but he decided he needed more input. So, he held two listening sessions with the district staff and he came up with a better plan.
Dodgeville School District approves retirement, hires
The Dodgeville School District will be replacing its head of food services, the Dodgeville School Board learned Monday.
Iowa County Fair promises 5 days of fun, entertainment
Your 2023 Iowa County Fair is a Labor Day Celebration for the whole family that you will not want to miss. Planning for the fair has been in full swing for the past year and now we approach just a few days until the best five days of Summer.
Severson, Ronald A.
Ronald A. Severson, age 89, of Dodgeville, moved on from this world on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Upland Hills Health Nursing & Rehab Center.
Seriani/West, Nancy Ann (Palan)
Nancy Ann (Palan) Seriani/West, age 70, Peoples Valley, AZ, passed on into a new life on July 2, 2023 at her home. At the time of her passing, Nancy was surrounded by her partner of 20 years, Jackson West, and many friends. She lived life her way with strong convictions …
Reger, James W.
James W. Reger passed away August 16, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was born on June 25, 1936 son of Otto and Lucille (McMahan) Reger. He worked at the Mineral Point Maple Leaf Creamery from 1952- 1990, worked for Scott Williams as a mechanic from 1990 - 2000.
Evans, Leroy “Bud”
Leroy “Bud” Evans, age 84 of Barneveld, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Agrace Hospice after a battle with bladder cancer. He was born on December 29, 1938 to Alvin and Mary Evans.
Paddock, Christine Kay
Christine Kay Paddock, age 68 of Hollandale died on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison with her daughter by her side. She was born on July 26, 1955, to Francis (Bud) Bernard and Virginia Jane (Doescher) Nondorf. Christine grew up on the family farm in Clyde …
Hill, Cara J.
Cara J. Hill, 85, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Friday, August 18, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 24, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Father Greg Ihm and Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will …
Pechan, Mary (Don)
Mary (Don) Pechan, age 90, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Agrace Hospicecare in Janesville, Wisconsin on August 19,2023, after combatting lymphoma for several years.
Leary, Patrick
Patrick Leary Feb. 9, 1928 – Aug. 12, 2023
Scheppke, Dorothy
The family of Dorothy Scheppke is saddened to announce her passing on July 29, 2023. Dorothy was born in Livingston, Wisconsin on November 08, 1927, as the first child of farmer and oil salesman Leroy and Ella Isabel Grunenwald. Dorothy studied Home Economics and Chemistry at the University of Dubuque, …
Montgomery, Azalia Jolene
Azalia Jolene Montgomery, age 14 months, of Dodgeville, had her light extinguished late evening, Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born May 25, 2022 to Trevor and Alyxis Montgomery at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.
Gribble, Mabel Jayne (Terrill)
Mabel Jayne (Terrill) Gribble, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mabel was born the daughter of Lynn and Velma (Ferrell) Terrill on March 24, 1929. She attended Waldwick School and graduated from Mineral Point High School. She was united in marriage to Gilbert Gribble in a …
Larson, Nancy L.
Nancy L. Larson, 71, of Dodgeville, WI, passed away Friday August 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville, WI. She was born on August 23, 1951 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Robert and Betty McKenna. Nancy grew up in Gratiot, …
