Beware the Ides of March blizzard
The first blizzard in more than a decade came in stages. Sunday started with thunder and lightning, shifted to sleet and then to freezing rain that…
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Beware the Ides of March blizzard
Mound City Financial Services Annual Shareholder Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Mound City Financial Services, Inc., the holding company of Mound City Bank was held on March 10th. President Michael…
Wind turbine project comments timely as application process proceeds
An informational meeting Thursday night urged area residents to speak up about a proposed wind turbine project. Pattern Energy argues the Upland Winds project will create…
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List has been announced. The Dean’s List is made up of students enrolled in associate degree and technical diploma…
lowa County’s SHP Core Team continually seeks ways to play a part in mission
Iowa County’s SHP Core Team extends our Heartfelt Thanks for your interest, passion and enthusiasm … continually seeking out ways to play a part in our…
Countryside News
Maple syrup season is beginning and provided the weather cooperates, the season is likely to give sugar bush owners, large and tiny, good production. Cold nights…
MPHS 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Mineral Point High School is proud to announce its 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-26 school year.HIGH HONORS (GPA of 3.85 or greater) Seniors: Breken…
College Corner
Ripp name to Marian’s 2025 Fall President’s List Mackenzie Ripp, Mineral Point, WI iss named to Marian University (Wisconsin) President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester….
City council awards construction contract
The Mineral Point City Council Tuesday night chose Rule Construction of Dodgeville, which had the low bid, for construction work this summer on Commerce and South…
Senior Nutrition Program fundraiser underway
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Iowa County has accepted the help of Hidden Valley Community Church to raise funds for the “Senior Nutrition…
Sheriff’s Department Activity
March 3, (4:38 p.m.), The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a car versus tractor crash on U.S. Highway 18 near Anderson Lane in…
Survey reveals childcare status in Mineral Point
Fifty-eight families in Mineral Point responded to an October 2025 childcare survey that showed some parents struggle to find care and a need for other options….