Category Archives: Local News

Belmont teen arrested for felony eluding
On Sunday at12:47 AM A deputy responded to County O in Darlington Township for a traffic complaint. 19-year-old Wynston A. Palzkill of Belmont was arrested for Felony Eluding and Obstruction/Resisting...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025

One transported by MedFlight following Clyde motorcycle crash
On Sunday at 1:40 PM The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a motorcycle crash on Clyde Rd in the Township of Clyde. Lone Rock Fire Department, Lone Rock EMS and Iowa County Sherif...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Fire temporarily displaces 2 Dubuque families
No injuries were reported following a deck fire on South Grandview Avenue. On Sunday around 1:12 AM Dubuque Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment deck at 1707 South Grandview Ave for a back d...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025 liz west / CC

U.S. Marshals Service warn of imposter scams
U.S. Marshals Service officials are warning residents of imposter scams reported in Iowa. A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service of the Northern District of Iowa states that Iowa residents hav...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025

Galena Police Officer arrested on child pornography charges
A Galena police officer was arrested on allegations of child pornography offenses, according to a social media announcement from the department. The announcement states Eli Barthel was arrested Friday...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025

Highland senior writes book for senior exit project
For her senior exit project at Highland High School, Katherine Tarrell decided to do something truly special-she wrote and illustrated her own book. Katherine's book, titled "IncREDible Friends," draw...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025

Gov. Evers celebrates Wisconsin's dairy heritage
Governor Tony Evers is celebrating Wisconsin's rich dairy heritage as June marks Dairy Month. Throughout the month, Gov. Evers will visit dairy farmers, processors, producers, and agricultural industr...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait

Hiker transported from Governor Dodge State Park
On Saturday at 9:21 PM The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a hiker at Governor Dodge State Park that had fallen and received an injury. WI DNR Warden, Dodgeville EMS, Dodgeville...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025

Dodgeville man arrested for battery and sexual assault
On Saturday at 4:03 PM Iowa County Sheriff's Deputies, in conjunction with Dodgeville Police Officers, conducted follow up on a situation on E Spring St in the City of Dodgeville. As a result, 22-year...
Courtney Chaffee Jun 02, 2025

Iowa County using outside vendor to restore services follow cyber-attack
Iowa County is receiving outside help following a cyber-attack that was discovered on April 28. The County has engaged a vendor to assist with restoring their land records system and search functional...
Courtney Chaffee May 31, 2025 GotCredit / CC

