Highland boys go deep to beat Comets
When the bus ride is long you have to hope your team can get going from the start.
Arrows pull away at the end to trip Dodgers
It was a much closer game than the 76-69 finale that resulted in a Lancaster boys win over Dodgeville in a SWC game Friday.
Bench play pays off for Dodger girls
Some strong play off the bench coupled with a very successful night at the free throw line helped the Dodgeville girls basketball team handle Richland Center 56-48 in a SWC game Thursday.
Local Level Governance Matters
Dear Editor, As the upcoming election for the Mineral Point Township Board approaches,
Writer’s opinion of abortion
Dear Editor, In one of the first campaign television ads for the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a 30-second spot in support of Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford.
Braves put up a fight but Eagles take control for win
An ever improving Belmont team played host Barneveld even the first half, signaling this was a basketball game.
A chilling connection…
Dear Editor, When I heard a legal trainer advising immigrant parents to make a childcare plan in case ICE took the child’s parent(s) away suddenly, my stomach clutched, and I got teary.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Sterling and Shannon Sharp, two iconic Green Bay Packers NFL football players, became the first ever brothers combination to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That’s pretty special, and deserving and another feather in the Packers’ cap!
In defense of the Fourth Estate
Dear Editor, It is clear from his statements and actions since inauguration that we have a president who is intent on retribution against his enemies.
Energy Emergency is a Farce
Dear Editor, Declaring a 'National Energy Emergency', as President Trump did in the prior week,
Iowa County 4-Hers shine at National Western Stock Show
Three outstanding youth from the Iowa County 4-H program recently showcased their skills on the national stage at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, held from January 8th to 11th.
Trump should not be trusted on Gaza
Dear Editor, "Every American media discussion of Gaza should start with the fact that people in Gaza, most of them, are not from Gaza. They are people who are from families that were forcibly expelled from what is now Israel."
Refugees: not a burden; a blessing
Dear Editor, When I think about refugees, I think about my friend "Raymond". Raymond was an asylum-seeker from Liberia. He was a teacher for 23 years, as well as a Bible translator and a pastor.
Rickard, Connolly I-G top students for 2025
Iowa-Grant principal Chris Gotto told the school board Monday that Katie Rickard and Bret Connolly will be the class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
Pierce, Robert W.
Robert W. Pierce, age 84, of Livingston, Wisconsin, passed away at home on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born in Mt. Ida Township, the son of Maurice and Sadie (Schnitzler) Pierce. On November 3, 1962, Bob married the love of his life, Mary Starr. He worked at three cheese …
Rowen, Geraldine D. “Geri”
Geraldine D. “Geri” Rowen, age 93, of Dodgeville, completed her life-long journey on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville.
Cole, Patricia C.
Patricia C. Cole, age 75, of Dodgeville, WI passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Whitish, Jodi Marie
Jodi Marie Whitish, age 47, of Mazomanie, formerly of Ridgeway, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at her home.
Johnson Jr., Norman Leroy
Norman Leroy Johnson Jr., age 73, of De Forest, WI, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Aspen Place in Viroqua. Norman was born on March 14, 1951, in Dodgeville, WI to the late Norman Leroy Johnson Sr. and Dorothy (Butteris) Johnson. …
