NEWS

Public library plans discussed in community meeting

By Kenyon Bennett Representatives from the Dodgeville Public Library and HGA, a Madison architectural firm, held a community meeting Wednesday, …

Walnut Hollow issues statement on approaching closure

A longtime Dodgeville business has announced it will close its facility this spring.

Sheriff comments on vehicle theft, assaut on officer

A North Freedom man went on a vehicle theft rampage then assaulted a law enforcement officer while in custody.

School referendum will ask for $2,490,000 for operating expenses, vote will be at April election

Voters in the Dodgeville School District will be asked to allow the revenue limit to be exceeded when they go to the polls April 1.

County Board hears plans for bicentennial in 2029

In 2029 Iowa County will observe its bicentennial, 1829-2029, and Facilities and Grounds Director Jacob Tarrell wants the courthouse to be ready.

County vested in keeping SUN program strong

If there are any questions about the Iowa County keeping the SUN program going the committee chairman, Mel Masters, has answered that.

Explanation why multiple fire departments are dispatched to structure fires

In recent months, many people following press releases and social media have observed that the Iowa County 911 Center is dispatching multiple fire departments to structure fires.

Downtown snow removal discussion, reports, approvals, and other Dodgeville Council news

By John Dalton In New Business the Dodgeville City Council approved a motion to remove a 2017 Ford Explorer from the police force.

Public meeting gives state of the county, city and school district

At a recent public informational meeting representatives of the county, the city and the school district discussed the current state of affairs for each.

Dodgeville grad wins Gradnick Award

The Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) is proud to announce that Teresa Mueller, a 1985 graduate of Dodgeville High School, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Anthony J. Gradisnik Award.

Seasonal collections offer help, hope

By Mary Glindinning Everywhere you look this holiday season, there are opportunities to share money or gifts anonymously with people …

Highland board updated on school report card

If you look at the DPI state report card for the Highland school district you will see it “meets expectations.” What you won’t see without digging a little is that the district was .04% from moving up a level to “exceeds expectations.”

New business manager hired, other Barneveld School Board news

By John Dalton The Barneveld School Board in closed session approved the Business Manager hire for Alyssa Arneson who will take over the position late in January 2025. Arneson replaces Jean Flannery who, after 25 years, is retiring from the school district.

Specatular Specatular Christmas concert in Barneveld, Mineral Point

Area residents are invited to ‘Ring in the Holiday Season’ in Barneveld on December 14th at the Barneveld Congregational and December 16th at Mineral Point Opera House 17th annual ‘Spectacular, Spectacular’ Community Christmas Concert.

Locals in “Nutcracker” this weekend at Platteville

MINERAL POINT-Theatre of Ballet Arts (TOBA) is presenting its eighth production of The Nutcracker Ballet with talent from 14 communities. Once again families in southwest Wisconsin, northwest Illinois and northeast Iowa can affordably enjoy the holiday classic of The Nutcracker 14-15 at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium.
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