The Dodgeville Chronicle

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March 27, 2026

Iowa County Correctional Officer arrested, initial appearance scheduled for April

Adam Rice, a former Iowa County Correctional Officer, has been arrested and faces two felony Class I charges for Misconduct in Public Office, as well as two misdemeanor counts relating to theft and possession of illegally obtained prescription medication.

March 27, 2026

School funding, referendum are board topics

Dodgeville District Administrator Ryan Bohnsack has been school board and the residents of the school district have all the information possible on the proposed referendum.

March 27, 2026

Iowa County history contests bring cash prizes to Iowa County students

The Iowa County Historical Society, as part of its 50th anniversary observance, and in conjunction with the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America, is sponsoring two contests for Iowa County students, a history poster contest for middle school 6th, 7th and 8th graders, and a family history …

March 23, 2026

Beckius, Samuel Albert

MARQUETTE—Samuel Albert Beckius, Lance Corporal USMC, chose to leave this world on 9 March 2026.

March 12, 2026

Senior Nutrition Program fundraiser underway w

By Bruce Paull ADRC Senior Nutrition Program

March 12, 2026

Iowa-Grant school board approves baseball, MS track agreements with Highland w

The Iowa-Grant school board had a night of handling routine items when they met Thursday with two agreements approved with Highland.

March 6, 2026

First-degree intentional homicide charge against Kelli Nechkash accused of killing her husband

A Black Earth woman, 67-year-old Kelli Nechkash made her initial appearance Thursday in Iowa County Court for allegedly stabbing her estranged husband to death in Ridgeway on February 11

March 6, 2026

For Highland there will be football w

There were several messages delivered at the second meeting with the Highland school board to try and figures out the future of the district’s athletics.

March 6, 2026

Daycare is a big concern for Barneveld schools

By John Dalton At its rescheduled meeting on February 24, which was moved from February 11, the Barneveld School Board heard from many community members during Public Participation.

February 27, 2026

Explanation on the DSD charter school

With the approaching referendum for the Dodgeville school district questions have been asked about the charter school.

February 27, 2026

Shimshak will give I-G more time as leader

During a special meeting of the board on Monday February 16, 2026, Michael Shimshak accepted an offer from the Iowa-Grant School District Board of Education to stay on one more year in his role as superintendent.

February 19, 2026

Council hears updates on UHH Campus, EMS funding challenges and Street Planning efforts

By John Dalton In Public Comment, Chester Small was asking about the new Upland Hills Health campus project, that being a senior living facility and the grant UHH just received for $2 million.

February 19, 2026

District needs will be addressed with referendum

“Keep it positive.” That was the message delivered by the Dodgeville School Board Monday as they discussed preparing for the April referendum vote. The board is asking approval to add $2.5 million for three years to the budget.

February 19, 2026

YES receives opioid settlement funding w

By Bruce Paull The Iowa County Health and Human Services Committee awarded $2,000 of Opioid Settlement Funds towards “Youth Emergency Services” recently.

February 6, 2026

New Voice. New Vision. Lisa White Announces Bid For Election to State Senate

Lisa White announced her campaign for the 17th Senate District while vowing to restore fairness in government and fight for workers and families across the district.

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