Along The Ad Routes

by Mike Reilly I’m not really a FACEBOOK fan, but sometimes I scan it. Here’s something that I spotted that gives information and a statement that people should heed! “Clocks go back on November 3rd. I hope mine goes back to when people had Morals, Values, Loyalty, Appreciation and Respect.”

Dodgers close out regular season with win over Arrows

It took five sets before the Dodgeville volleyball team pulled out a win in their final SWC match of the 2024 seasons.

Pointers sweep Panthers in volleyball, set sights on WIAA Tournament

By John Dalton The third-ranked team in Division 4 volleyball, Mineral Point Pointers, played their final SWAL Conference game Thursday night at Iowa-Grant and dominated the Panthers in three sets, 25-9, 25-6, and 25-16.

Pointers football topple Fennimore, move on to Level 1 playoffs

By Matthew Goninen Last Friday Night, the Mineral Point Football Team wrapped up their regular season with a 27-14 win over the Fennimore Golden Eagles.

Highland hosts Oaks to open post season

Highland’s 8 player undefeated football team will be a host for the opening round of the post season but don’t expect them to be a gracious bunch.

Iowa-Grant Football wins final game vs Riverdale, playoff bound

By John Dalton The Iowa-Grant Panthers went into Riverdale Friday night for their final conference game and beat up the Chieftans 36-7 to earn a WIAA playoff spot next Friday night.

Tax levy for Dodgeville district approved

Taxpayers in the Dodgeville School District approved a two scenario tax levy for 2024-2025 at the annual meeting Monday.

Please vote yes on referendum

Dear Editor, My family moved to Dodgeville when I was 6 months old, and I have lived here pretty much my entire life outside of my college years. From the time that I was a 3rd grader in Mrs. Rocks's 3rd grade class,

Amortization of the National Debt

Dear Editor, Current estimate of the National Debt - $35 trillio

Being Open to Change

Dear Editor, As a physician and someone who grew up in a rural community, I care deeply about the health of both people and the land. My childhood was spent surrounded by nature, and I want my grandchildren to have the same opportunity.

Wright’s Feed Service is 40

Wright’s Feed Service, owned by Al Wright is celebrating a milestone achievement of being in business for 40 Years. There have been minor changes and upgrades over the past 40 years, but the commitment to service and community is one that has remained steadfast.

Mailbox drug drop initial appearance

A Dodgeville man, 29-year-old Tyler Marking, appeared in Iowa County Court on Tuesday, October 22nd via Zoom and was in custody from the Iowa County Jail.

Barneveld Drama Department competes in play festival; to perform play locally

Shown are the cast and crew of _The Girl In The White Pinafore_. From left to right are: Jay Waterbury, Brigham Schauff, Nolan Baryenbruch, Peyton Hill, Trina Saterlee, Morgan Wheeler, Kaiya Meives, Madelynn Froh, Addison Walker, Madison Palzkill, Kimee TeStrake; back: Ava DesMarais, Ava Burris, Kyra Danz, Lauren Reese, Isabel …

Jabs, Ronald W.

Ronald W. Jabs, age 82, of Barneveld passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Platteville. He was born on October 4, 1942 to William "Virgil" and Evelyn (Kelly) Jabs. Ron married Anita Forseth on August 7, 1965 and together they raised four children.

Rue, JoAnn Marie (Oimoen)

JoAnn Marie (Oimoen) Rue, age 95, of Barneveld/Mount Horeb, died peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. Close family members were by her side. JoAnn collected angels and would write out Bible verses and words of inspiration for herself which indicated her …

Decide in your own conscience

Dear Editor, Clare Boothe Luce (1910 - 1987) was a writer, author, two-term Congresswoman for the 4th Congressional District of Connecticut (1942 + 1944), Ambassador to Italy (1953 - 1956), and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. She was the first female member …

Some recycling problems

Dear Editor, I liked the article you had earlier this year about the recycling and garbage people a break because of the bad weather. Currently, I have been working for the Town of Dodgeville as a Recycling Attendant 3 ½ years.

Facebook posts misleading

Dear Editor, I joined a couple of local Facebook groups a few months ago because I needed to know more about what the community was talking about. Not surprisingly, a lot of it was politics. A lot of what I learned was not heartening.

We urge a Yes vote

Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage voters in the Dodgeville School District to vote yes on the ballot operating referendum question on November 5th. We are both lifelong residents who graduated from Dodgeville High School.

Iowa County Non-Partisan Forums on Gerrymandering and Constitutional Amendment

Dear Editor, I had the pleasure of attending the recent forums hosted by the Iowa County Election Education Team on October 6th, featuring Nick Ramos, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.