Pass referendum; educate our kids
Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage voters in the Dodgeville School District to vote yes on the operating referendum ballot question on April 1st. We are both lifelong residents who graduated from Dodgeville High School, as did our two sons.
Udderly supports local schools
Dear Editor, Wisconsinites value our public schools as the hope for our children and the center of our communities. April 1st I recommend you vote for Jill Underly to be re-elected as the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction to lead our state's schools.
Referendum needs a “yes” vote
Dear Editor, As a teacher, parent, and proud community member, I urge all to please consider voting yes on the April 1st Referendum. I don't like to think of what will happen if this is not passed.
Old school again
by J. Patrick Reilly People tell me I am “old school.” They no doubt got the “old” part right. But I have a good memory.
Dodgeville must vote YES on April 1st!
Dear Editor, As someone who spent 33 years (24 in Dodgeville) as a public school teacher in Wisconsin, I firmly believe that our public schools are the bricks and mortar, the very foundation of every town in our state, and the cornerstone for the democratic principles of our country.
BP Backsliding
Dear Editor, The best tactic to major polluters that want to sweep their egregious environmental harms under the rug? Name and shame. To that end, I give you BP, the oil major formerly known as British Petroleum.
The Constitutional Amendment: Why To Vote No (Even If You Support The Photo ID Requirement)
Dear Editor, The constitutional question on the April 1 ballot only asks if you support amending the Constitution to include the requirement of a Photo ID when registering to vote.
Executive Orders are a Mandate for Destruction
Dear Editor, Another day, another disappointing executive order. These EOs have by and large been blatant and undisguised power grabs, a way to flex the Executive branch of government's muscles; whether the other two semi-functioning branches of government choose to debate their validity and merit seems to depend on which …
Iowa-Grant board hears maintenance updates
The Iowa-Grant School Board received updates on maintenance projects at their regular monthly meeting Monday.
Lady Eagles advance to State
Hannah Esch leads members of the Barneveld girls basketball team onto the court to join her teammates after beating Eleva Strum and earning a berth in the 2025 WIAA Division 5 State Basketball tournament. The game was played Saturday at LaCrosse Logan. The Golden Eagles play the second game Friday …
Baker, Dorothy A.
Dorothy A. Baker, age 92, of Arena passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Arena the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Combs) Roberts.
Daughenbaugh, Bernadine
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our mother, Bernadine “Bernie” J. (Norman) Daughenbaugh, Dodgeville, who left us on February 25, 2025, with her devoted sister by her side.
Legler, Audrey
Audrey Legler (nee Butteris) passed away peacefully March 4, 2025, at the age of 82 years. She was born in June of 1942, to the late Fred and Melissa (Dietzman) Butteris.
Ryan, Alice C.
Alice C. Ryan, age 101 died peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home in Madison. She was born on December 30, 1923, in Stoughton, the daughter of Andrew and Ida (Dahlen) Fossen.
Faber, LaVerne
LaVerne Faber, age 93 of Dubuque, IA, passed away on March 2, 2025. His absence leaves a space that can never be properly filled. He will always be remembered for his love, laughter, musical skills, and uncanny ability to make or repair just about anything.
Heberlein, Patsy Louise
Patsy Louise Heberlein, age 65, passed away on Friday March 7, 2025, at home as a result of medical issues and MS. Patsy was born November 9, 1959, in Lancaster to Walter and Doris (Bartels) Keene. She married Peter Heberlein on May 8, 1982, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in …
Fitzsimmons, Kathryn Marie (Bickford)
Kathryn Marie (Bickford) Fitzsimmons, 94, formally of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
LeRoy E. Mellum, 87
LeRoy E. Mellum, 87 Waunakee
Prochaska, Randall Vern
Randall Vern Prochaska passed away February 27th, 2025 at Dove Healthcare Nursing Home in Fennimore WI. Randy was born on May 29, 1960 to Lavern & Lorraine Prochaska of Fennimore, WI where he grew up spending time with his siblings fixing cars, cracking jokes, and loving each other unconditionally.
