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April 9, 2026 • News

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Garage and Bake Sale The Mineral Point First United Methodist Church will host a garage and bake sale on Friday, April 10 frm 7-5 and on…

April 9, 2026 • County

lowa County Humane Society Hosts Overnight “Shelter Slumber Pawty” to Raise Funds and Awareness

What happens when someone stays long enough to witness shelter life firsthand? On April 18, Iowa County Humane Society will join animal shelters across the country…

Work on infrastructure began on South Commerce Street this week. The project, which will also include South Street, in- cludes sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street lighting and street replacement.

April 9, 2026 • Local

Street construction begins

Work on infrastructure began on South Commerce Street this week. The project, which will also include South Street, includes sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street…

April 9, 2026 • Local

The fight continues to control wind and solar projects for the driftless region here

It is being billed as a “Community Conversation” with the goal to keep up the fight to regulate wind energy and tower placement as proposed by…

Helen Avakian consults with Kate Olsen Birner, whose Courage show opened on Gallery Night Saturday at Proper Maid. The exhibit includes portraits, cards and prints of people whose courage inspired the artist. It runs through April 25. Gallery Nights continue on June 6, Aug. 1 and Dec. 5, which coincides with Candlelight Shopping.

April 9, 2026 • Local

Gallery Night season opens

Helen Avakian consults with Kate Olsen Birner, whose Courage show opened on Gallery Night Saturday at Proper Maid. The exhibit includes portraits, cards and prints of…

The Midway Lanes Scratch Invitational Tournament was held on Saturday, April 4th. The top 16 individuals at Midway Lanes were invited to the event. Those bowlers are pictured here from left to right: Travis Gilbertson, Matt Anderson, Eric Schneider, Kyle Schommer, Scott James, Dakota Poad, Craig Mueller, Tim Tomas, Wade Harker, Brad Kittoe, Kevin Gal- lagher, Gary "Horse" James, Travis Smith, Rex U'ren, Dave Cleary, Jason Gilbertson

April 9, 2026 • Local • John Dalton

Midway Lanes Scratch Invitational a success in its second year

On Saturday, April 4th, Midway Lanes held its second annual Scratch Invitational, featuring the top 16 league bowlers with the highest averages. Owner and former PBA…

Pictured above is a 3D rendering of Cleary's 131,000th building sold. The build- ing was sold to Dean & Tommie Segelke in Hillrose, CO by Branch Manager Kyle Kravig out of Cleary's Fort Morgan, CO office.

April 2, 2026 • Local

Cleary Building Corp. announces sale of its 131,000th building

Cleary Building Corp., the fastest growing company in their industry, proudly announces the sale of its 131,000th building. The building was sold to Dean & Tommie…

Meet Alex Schulte, the new owner of Dodge-Point Country Club. The sale was completed last week and the course opened for business Monday morning.

April 2, 2026 • Local • John Dalton

Dream to Reality: Alex Schulte Purchases Dodge-Point Country Club

After fourteen years, Cory and Deb Sokol, owners of Dodge-Point Country Club, have turned the keys over to its new owner, 31-year-old Alex Schulte of Dodgeville….

Alex Harrington, Chief Meterologist

April 2, 2026 • Local