NEWS
Senior Nutrition Program fundraiser underway w
By Bruce Paull ADRC Senior Nutrition Program
Iowa-Grant school board approves baseball, MS track agreements with Highland w
The Iowa-Grant school board had a night of handling routine items when they met Thursday with two agreements approved with Highland.
First-degree intentional homicide charge against Kelli Nechkash accused of killing her husband
A Black Earth woman, 67-year-old Kelli Nechkash made her initial appearance Thursday in Iowa County Court for allegedly stabbing her estranged husband to death in Ridgeway on February 11
For Highland there will be football w
There were several messages delivered at the second meeting with the Highland school board to try and figures out the future of the district’s athletics.
Daycare is a big concern for Barneveld schools
By John Dalton At its rescheduled meeting on February 24, which was moved from February 11, the Barneveld School Board heard from many community members during Public Participation.
Explanation on the DSD charter school
With the approaching referendum for the Dodgeville school district questions have been asked about the charter school.
Shimshak will give I-G more time as leader
During a special meeting of the board on Monday February 16, 2026, Michael Shimshak accepted an offer from the Iowa-Grant School District Board of Education to stay on one more year in his role as superintendent.
Council hears updates on UHH Campus, EMS funding challenges and Street Planning efforts
By John Dalton In Public Comment, Chester Small was asking about the new Upland Hills Health campus project, that being a senior living facility and the grant UHH just received for $2 million.
District needs will be addressed with referendum
“Keep it positive.” That was the message delivered by the Dodgeville School Board Monday as they discussed preparing for the April referendum vote. The board is asking approval to add $2.5 million for three years to the budget.
YES receives opioid settlement funding w
By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services Committee awarded $2,000 of Opioid Settlement Funds towards “Youth Emergency Services” recently.
New Voice. New Vision. Lisa White Announces Bid For Election to State Senate
Lisa White announced her campaign for the 17th Senate District while vowing to restore fairness in government and fight for workers and families across the district.
Gruber enters race for 51st assembly seat w
Ben Gruber, Arena, announced his candidacy for Assembly District 51.
Body Cam Requests, Streetlight Fixes Highlight Busy Dodgeville Council Meeting
By John Dalton In Chief Brandon Wilhelm’s Police Report, he said his department is being bogged down with Open Records Requests with redacting body camera footage.
Bicentennial Committee Looks to Fill a Year With Celebration in Mineral Point
A year-long bicentennial celebration can be a boon for Mineral Point, organizers said at a planning meeting last week.
