Category Archives: Local News

Avoca man turns himself in for warrant arrest
On Monday just before 7 AM A male subject arrived in the lobby of the Iowa County Law Enforcement Center stating there was a warrant for his arrest, and he was there to turn himself in. 59-year-old Da...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025

Dodgeville street shut down following crash with a power pole
On Monday just before 11:30 AM the Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a one-vehicle crash involving a power pole on N Iowa St in the City of Dodgeville. Dodgeville Police Departmen...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025
Rep. Tranel's visited Fennimore on Monday
Yesterday [Monday] State Representative Travis Tranel spent time traveling the 49th Assembly District, which was created when district maps were redrawn. After spending time with constituents, Rep. Tr...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025 Travis Tranel
(R-Cuba City)

Seamstress opens new store in Shullsburg
A seasoned seamstress has opened a new clothing alterations store in Shullsburg. Olivia Herrera recently opened Enchanted Alterations on W. Water St. A professional seamstress with more than 18 years ...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025

Amber Alert issued for 16-year-old from Beaver Dam
An Amber Alert has been issued for a pregnant teenager from Beaver Dam who is believed to be with a 40-year-old man. 16-year-old Sophia Franklin was last seen Sunday night at her home in Beaver Dam. S...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College revising scholarship process
Officials at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are revising the scholarship process to make sure financial gaps for each student are addressed. Rather than the traditional model of having students...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025 June Dairy Month Interviews Sponsored by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Jake Owen performing at Back Waters Stage
An award-winning country music artist is set to take the stage this summer at a Dubuque concert venue. Jake Owen is set to perform June 19 at Q Casino + Resort's Back Waters Stage, according to an ann...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025

Dubuque man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex crimes
A Dubuque man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a child. 64-year-old Teodoro Rubio Sr. recently received the sentence in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County after previou...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Grand River Medical is being sold
A local medical provider is being sold, with leadership citing a challenging past year. Grand River Medical Group signed a letter of intent for the sale with an unnamed "major health care entity," acc...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025

Garvey Auto Service under new ownership following retirement
Garvey Auto Service is under new ownership after former owner retires. Former owner, Kevin Garvey is retiring after 42 years. Dan Andersen of Andersen Auto Repair purchased Garvey's Service. Katie And...
Courtney Chaffee Feb 04, 2025





