When Washington Changes Rates, Iowa County Feels It
It is easy to hear about another Federal Reserve interest-rate decision and assume it has little to do with everyday life in Iowa County. It does….
Editorial
When Washington Changes Rates, Iowa County Feels It
Bullying Has No Place in Our Schools
Bullying in our schools is not something we should shrug off as "kids being kids." It is a serious problem that can affect a young person’s…
Back to School: A New Year Full of Possibilities
It’s hard to believe, but summer has once again slipped away. The days of sleeping a little later, enjoying long evenings, family vacations and a less-structured…
9/11: The Day That Still Shapes Our Lives
There are certain days that divide history into "before" and "after." September 11, 2001, is one of those days. For those of us who lived through…
We Have a Good Thing Growin’
There are some things in life that simply get better with time. The 170th Iowa County Fair is proof of that. This year’s theme, "We Have…
America at 250 Begins Right Here in Iowa County
When America celebrates its 250th birthday, the spotlight won’t just shine on Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., or other famous places found in history books. It should shine…
Being a small town
Had a discussion about how things change and got to thinking about what being a small town means today. In a place like Dodgeville or Mineral…
Thanks to those who stepped up
The recent spell of severe weather has tested us all, rattling our windows and turning our familiar streets into lakes. Yet, as the rain and wind…
Mental health can’t be overlooked
Mental health is often treated like a quiet issue-something discussed in private, brushed aside in public, and too often ignored until it becomes a crisis. But…
Enough is really enough
There is a point when criticism becomes corrosive, when disagreement turns into something more dangerous. That point has long since passed with the continued attacks by…