Campbell Named Head Varsity Softball Coach
Ike Campbell Mineral Point High School has announced Ike Campbell as the school’s next head varsity softball coach, taking over the program as the Pointer softball…
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Campbell Named Head Varsity Softball Coach
Not insulated from the past
An insulator show outside the Mineral Point Railroad Museum drew dealers from seven states and both collectors and curious people Saturday.
Measles cases increase in Lafayette County
The number of measles cases held steady in Iowa County but increased in Lafayette County, according to the latest update Tuesday from the Wisconsin Department of…
Show Your Pointer Pride: Homecoming Parade Entries Now Open!
Get your parade entries ready to show off your Pointer Pride! This year’s Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, October 1 at 6:15 pm. Anyone may enter…
SHP’s Upcoming Community Build to have Nationwide Impact
Calling all caring neighbors! We have another community build coming up Sept 12, 2026. This one is special because we are participating in Bunks Across America….
Upland Hills Health Opens New Emergency Department and Expanded Lab Spaces
Upland Hills Health held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the community on August 25, 2026. The following day, the new Emergency Department officially opened…
SW Tech grant showing positive results in strengthening EMT pipeline
Southwest Tech’s most recent EMT training drew 38 participants to Dodgeville. Southwest Tech’s most recent EMT training drew 38 participants to Dodgeville.DODGEVILLE, Wis – Southwest Wisconsin…
Mound City Bank announces Jaydon Bierman’s promotion to Agribusiness Lending Officer
Jaydon Bierman Mound City Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaydon Bierman to Agribusiness Lending Officer in Mineral Point. Jaydon was raised on a…
Public art project proposed
The City Park Board is generally supportive but wants more specifics about a proposed public art project. University of Wisconsin-Platteville students would design, build and install…
Jaco changes plea to not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect
Shawn Jaco Following two independent competency hearings that found Shaun Jaco competent to stand trial, he changed his plea to not guilty by reason of mental…
Garage sale donations increase, change planned for next year
A summer-long community garage sale raised more money for more groups this year. Bobette and Steve Handel run the garage sale in the old high school…
170 years of the fair; 170 years of Harness Racing
What would the Iowa County Fair be without Harness Racing? The fair is 170 years old this year and that is exactly how many years the…