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The Dodgeville Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that has been covering the news of Iowa County, WI since 1862. Published on Thursdays, weekly editions can be purchased at local businesses and at The Dodgeville Chronicle office for $1.25. Subscriptions are $45 a year for in state and $52 a year for out of state.

11/21/2025

New Iowa County Administrator

The Iowa County Board has offered a contract to Clinton Langreck to become the new County Administrator. Langreck accepted the offer as the board unanimously agreed to extend the offer at a special meeting Thursday. His contract is renewable after three years and he will begin his duties January 5.

Langreck reportedly resigned his current employment as Platteville's city manager earlier Thursday. He and his family live in Mineral Point. More on the special meeting in next week's newspaper.

11/21/2025

Thursday night Girls' Basketball Scores

Dodgeville 58 Evansville 56
Platteville 63 Mineral Point 51
River Valley 69 Potosi/Cassville 39
Belleville 57 Barneveld 49

11/19/2025

In this week’s Spotlight section of the Dodgeville Chronicle, you’ll read about a couple who moved to Iowa County from Western Pennsylvania to be closer to their grown children. They are big-time foodies and simply fell in love with Southwest Wisconsin, from all the hard-working farmers to a plethora of farm markets in the area, and they remind us that Midwest Kind is an actual thing.

The best part, they have created a YouTube cooking channel to not only share with their kids, but with you as well! The Wooden Spoon Bakery in Ridgeway has several recipes for you to watch and try – just in time for the upcoming Holiday season.

Make sure you pick up a Chronicle this week for our featured Spotlight story on the Wooden Spoon Bakery, and for all your local news and sports events happening in Iowa County.

If only video allowed the viewer to be able to smell the aromas coming from their kitchen, but use your imagine as you watch this inspiring program on Matt and Michelle from the Wooden Spoon Bakery.

11/19/2025

The WIAA Winter Sports season tipped off tonight in Girl's basketball and we have results of four area non-conference games.

Fennimore 38 - Highland 33
Lancaster 73 - Mineral Point 45
Platteville 60 - Barneveld 55
River Valley 81 - Lodi 55

And don't forget this Thursday at 1:00 p.m., SWAL Conference Champions Darlington will play Edgar for the WIAA Division 6 State Championship. Both teams are undefeated at 13-0. Both schools have been powerhouses over the years in football.

According to the WIAA, Edgar will be making its 15th state appearance, the most by any team - winning 7 state titles. Darlington will be making its 13th state appearance - winning 4 state championships. The game can be seen on ABC affiliate WKOW, Channel 27.

Edgar has compiled the most victories in the history of the football playoffs with 101 in qualifying 38 times. Stratford with 90 wins in 38 appearances is next, and Waunakee has 88 wins in 29 playoff appearances followed by St. Mary's Springs with 84 wins in the playoffs with its 22 experiences. Darlington has won 83 playoff games in its 36 appearances, and Lancaster and Menomonie are next with 78 wins in qualifying 38 times.

11/12/2025

Many volunteers came out for Iowa County’s Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace earlier this month to build beds for children who do not have a bed to sleep in. Nearly 60 volunteers with little to no experience use saws, drills, and sanders for their first time build.

It was a huge success, and we have the story for you. The Iowa County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is also featured in the Dodgeville Chronicle this week in our Spotlight section.

Make sure you pick up a copy of this week’s Chronicle for that story, plus read up on all of your local news and sports scene.

11/02/2025

Unfortunately, there will be no volleyball teams at the WIAA State Tournament from the area next week as Highland lost 3-1 in their sectional final to Wausau Newman Catholic, Pecatonica lost 3-1 to St. Ambrose, and Fennimore lost 3-0 to Blair-Taylor.

But Southwestern Wisconsin teams battled hard throughout the tournament and should be proud of their accomplishments as they all had an excellent season. We have highlights of Highland’s loss last evening against Newman played at Riverdale High School.

10/31/2025

The Cobb-Eden Fire Department proudly honored the life and legacy of Donald “Don” R. Ritchie today. Don passed away on October 27, 2025. He was the Fire Chief for 51 years, making him the longest-serving volunteer fire chief in the State of Wisconsin.

Don was instrumental in organizing the Cobb First Responders, he served as Village President from 1971-1991 and as Village Trustee from 1996 to 2024. He co-founded the Cobb Corn Boil and his love for Cobb was unmatched giving his time, energy, and heart to the people he served.

Today, Don was laid to rest in Cobb at Calvary Cemetery, and the ‘Fireman’s Last Call’ was conducted at the committal service to honor Chief Ritchie’s remarkable 51 years of service to the Cobb-Eden Fire Department.

10/31/2025

Two area volleyball teams advanced to the WIAA Sectional Final game this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. The #9 ranked team in the state in Division 5, Highland defeated De Soto 3-1 and will play #2 ranked Newman Catholic at Riverdale. Unranked Pecatonica defeated Southwestern 3-2 to advance to the finals against #4 ranked St. Ambrose who advanced beating #5 ranked Barneveld 3-1. That sectional final game will be played at Barneveld.

And in Division 3, #4 ranked Mineral Point lost in straight sets to #10 ranked Marshall and will not be returning to the state tournament this year and we have highlights of that match.

Pecatonica beat Southwestern 3-2 (12-25, 25-22, 25-23,17-25, 15-6)
St. Ambrose beat Barneveld 3-1 (25-21, 25-21, 15-25, 25-18)
Highland beat De Soto 3-1 (24-26, 25-20, 25-11, 25-19)
Marshall beat Mineral Point 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-13)

Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. Sectional Finals
Pecatonica vs. St. Ambrose at Barneveld
Highland vs. Newman Catholic at Riverdale

10/29/2025

The time was now. As we all know, the Quality Bakery in Dodgeville closed its doors earlier this month after 97 years of making delicious baked goods. I was able to connect with owner Courtney Mallon a few days after she made the decision to close the bakery, giving her a chance to relax and reflect on her last whirlwind week. We have her story and the difficult decision to close the door.

You’ll want to pick up the Chronicle this week as well to read Pat Reilly’s Spotlight article and his angle knowing the bakery and Crubaugh family for years. It’s a good read.

Thank you to Faith at Theo & Co Photography and the Crubaugh family for providing some photos for this story.

And thank you, Quality Bakery, for 97 wonderful years of serving our amazing community!

10/26/2025

Four of five area volleyball teams won their WIAA Regional final last night, but the lone loss was the #1 ranked team in the state of Wisconsin in Division 5, as Argyle was upset and lost in five sets to Southwestern.

Highland, Barneveld, and Pecatonica all won their respective Regionals in Division 5, and Mineral Point won their regional in Division 3, as all advance to next week's sectional. We were at Barneveld and have highlights of their match against Chesterton Academy.

Southwestern beat Argyle 3-2
25-12 (A), 25-22 (SW), 25-23 (SW), 25-17 (A), 15-6 (SW)

Barneveld beat Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee 3-0
25-9, 25-15, 25-19

Pecatonica beat Belmont 3-1
25-14, 25-15, 26-28, 25-14

Highland beat Wonewoc 3-1
17-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-23

Mineral Point beat River Valley 3-1
20-25, 25-23, 25-22, 26-24

Next week's Thursday matchups are below:
#4 Southwestern @ #3 Pecatonica
#2 Saint Ambrose @ #1 Barneveld
#4 De Soto @ #2 Highland
#2 Marshall @ #1 Mineral Point

All games begin at 7:00 p.m.

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