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Legler Asks for Church to be Kept Out of Schools
Dear Editor, As a grandparent of children in the New Glarus School system, I am happy to see the individual interests in our school board candidates for the primaries on February 15th, knowing that th...
Thomson Outlines Possible Library Plan
Dear Editor, So, if offered, should the Village/Library Board buy The Zwingli House property from Swiss Church as a site for the new New Glarus Library? This site is great i.e., plenty of available sp...
Lewis Explains Survey Sent to School Board Candidates
Dear New Glarus Community, With the upcoming school board primary election on Tuesday, February 15th, the Community Impact Team of Grace Church in New Glarus decided to put together a survey that was...
Carlson Expects Transparency in Local Government
Dear Editor, Recently, I’ve had a lot of interaction with local township, school, and county board government. There is one thing that I have come to expect and value very much in local government:...
Chalgren Appreciates Monticello Public Library
Dear Editor, As we begin a new year, I would like to recognize and thank librarian, Katrina, and her staff for an outstanding job. From the beginning, Katrina has worked to make everyone welcome. Our...
Fair Maps Team Invites You to Join Them
Dear Editor, A group of your Iowa County neighbors is working quietly and tirelessly to ensure that your vote in every election counts. Just like you, they babysit their grandchildren, take care of...
Brugger Has Pleasant Memories of Time in 4-H
Dear Editor, It was interesting to see a recent article and picture regarding the Washington 4-H club. I was a member of the Mt. Pleasant 4-H and have many good memories of Camp Upham Woods,...
Monticello Blood Drive Collects 72 Units
Dear Editor, Thank you to everyone who donated at the Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 14. We collected 72 units from 75 people, 56 whole blood and 16 power reds, and that means more life,...
2021 Holiday Blood Drive
Dear New Glarus Community, Thank you one and all for a very successful Drive on Friday, December 17. First of all, a Thank You from Janet Schlimgen White: “It is because of people like you that Ron...
Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation Remembers Lois Kaster
Dear Editor, Sadly, we say farewell to our friend and ally, Lois M. Kaster. Lois will be deeply missed by her family, her friends and by the community she loved. The Monroe Clinic & Hospital...
"Music" for the Holidays (and Beyond)
Just the other day I had the opportunity to experience a beautiful rendition of Handel’s “Messiah”. When I think about the genius required to compose such a piece of art, I am awestruck. And to...
LaBarre is Grateful to be of Service to the Village of Monticello
Dear Editor, Thank you to everyone who lives, works, and visits Monticello and our safe and beautiful southern WI area. I’m grateful to be of service and realize your trust in me has helped me be a...
Wisconsin Republicans Need to Move Forward
Dear Editor, My wife recently made me happy when she told me that we could get a pickup truck when our older car bites the dust. I was excited at the thought of getting an electric pickup truck, but...
Mississippi Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Dear Editor, In a lawsuit over a Mississippi anti-abortion law, Mississippi has asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Mississippi’s legal arguments are reasonable and logical. Roe v....
Paid Leave Must Stay in Build Back Better
Dear Editor, Since the pandemic, two teachers at my child care center have had to take time off work to give birth. Another teacher had to take time off to finish her last round of chemotherapy and...
Investing in Child Care is Investing in our Future
Dear Editor, Early childhood care and education are public goods and the foundations of our entire economy. As someone who has owned and operated my own family child care business since 2007, I...
Our Monthly Resolution Invites You to Join Their Group To Make a Difference
Dear Editor, In early December, I was looking at different non-profit organizations to make a donation. I was specifically looking at their Amazon wish lists. I picked one and recruited our three...
Monticello Blood Drive Collects 49 Units
Hello! We would like to thank all of the wonderful people who came to the Zwingli Church in Monticello on Friday, the 15th of October, to donate blood. We had a very busy day and it was nice to see...
How to Donate to the New Glarus Police Department Community Relations Fund
Dear Citizens and Business Owners, The New Glarus Police Department has a fund called the New Glarus Police Department Community Relations Fund. This fund assists the New Glarus Police Department...
New Glarus Community Sets Positive Example for Students
Dear Editor, Thank you to New Glarus School District residents who have attended recent school board meetings. I know my school board colleagues and I greatly appreciate the active interest taken in...
You Helped Make Wine Walk a Success
Dear Editor, On behalf of The Friends of the Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum, I’d like to thank all the many people and businesses that helped make our Friday, October 8th Downtown New Glarus...
Audit of Special Education Department at New Glarus School District Requested
Dear Editor, The Rabel family has asked for an audit of the special education department at the New Glarus School District. Many of you may feel this request is because of what happened to Nora, and...
Residents Thankful for Beautiful Flowers
Dear Editor, Sending out a big thank you, on behalf of all the residents at the New Glarus Home, to Sunflower Hills Farm for sending us those beautiful flowers. Those big happy faces of all the...
Belleville Blood Drive a Success
Dear Editor, A note of thanks to the people of Belleville and surrounding communities who answered the crisis call from the Red Cross to give blood and platelets at the Belleville...
Klassy Impressed With Hard Work at Oktoberfest
Dear Editor, I had the opportunity to observe some of the behind-the-scenes activity at this year’s Oktoberfest and I thought I would share a few thoughts. I think everyone who works hard to put on...