Soman, John Michael
On October 31, 2023, the world unexpectedly lost one of the great ones: John Michael Soman, age 81, of Jackson, WI, formerly Montfort. If you knew John, his personality and smile were infectious. His effortless ability to start a conversation with anyone he met was legendary. He touched countless lives …
Iowa County joins in HCE Week
Iowa County Association for Home and Community Education (IAHCE) recognizes United Fund of Iowa County as A Friend of HCE for their outstanding support. Grants from United Fund of Iowa County have helped the organization fund the Wisconsin Bookworms early childhood literacy program. Pictured from left to right are Boolworms …
Hamas-Israel war
Dear Editor, I'm saddened by any innocent Palestinian or Israeli being killed, especially a child. Who is to blame for these deaths? How does the bloodshed end?
Chickens of Hate
Dear Editor, Monday night I attended Jewish political commentator Ben Shapiro's full capacity talk on UW-Madison campus. Security was tight with metal detectors and many security people.
Along The Ad Routes
by Mike Reilly Saturday morning breakfast took four of us to the northwest when we landed in Muscoda at Vicki’s Cozy Cafe. It opens at 8:00 a.m. and there are always people standing outside waiting for that lock to click on the door! Dewey, who came from Spring Green,
What did we ever do to you, Louis
Hey Louis DeJoy, what did I ever do to you?
Shopping “woes”
Dear Editor, It seems like I have a million things to do today but just had to write about 2 shopping “woes” recently encountered.
Volunteers are amazing
Dear Editor, November arrives with a special reminder of the amazing people who volunteer at Agrace. During National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, we celebrate these incredible individuals who give their time and energy to help those facing life-limiting illness
Lengthy probation for Muscoda man
Arthur E. Linsenbigler, 42, Muscoda, received a lengthy probation and a caution this will be his last chance; as a violation will result in prison in Iowa County Court Tuesday.
Mineral Point council approves budget for 2024
The City of Mineral Point has a new operating budget for 2024 after council action following a budget hearing Tuesday.
Parents, community give input on Iowa-Grant schools
The Iowa-Grant School District hosted its second annual Family and Community Town Supper (FACTS) on October 26.
Mineral Point woman accused of OWI then has emergency surgery
Joanna Ford, the Mineral Point woman charged with the death of an infant that was in her care, had another charged added when she was arrested last Wednesday around 8 a.m. and charged with allegedly driving while intoxicated with someone under the age of 16 in the car with her.
Dodgeville-Mineral Point girls 4th, boys 9th at state
Of the 16 Division 2 teams that qualified for the WIAA State Cross Country Championships in Wisconsin Rapids last Saturday only three finished in front of the Dodge-Point squad
Pointers come close but Redbirds score to advance
Last Friday Night, the Mineral Point Football Team’s Season came to an end with a 7-0 loss to the Darlington Redbirds in Level 2 of the WIAA Playoffs.
Barneveld finishes strong season at Sectionals
Barneveld cleared the first hurdle in Sectional volleyball play with a 3-1 win over a strong Southwestern Wildcats team.
Cubans get past Pointers then go on to state
The team that eliminated Mineral Point in the post season will represent this area in the WIAA state volleyball tournament this week.
