Author Archive: RVPEditor

Quilt Expo contest features quilts by Brodhead residents

Five Brodhead residents have created quilts that have been accepted in the quilt contest at the 2016 Quilt Expo. The 12th annual Quilt Expo, presented by Wisconsin Public Television with Nancy Zieman, runs Thursday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 10, in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. An […]

 
 

Cardinals bring home a win against Jefferson

Cardinals bring home a win against Jefferson

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent   The Cardinals (1-2) showcased explosive offensive plays and shutdown defense in the second half en route to a 27-12 victory over the Jefferson Eagles. “Obviously, we want to get a win every week,” coach Jim Matthys said. “I just think we got to the point […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda runners set personal records in Lodi

Brodhead-Juda runners set personal records in Lodi

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent   The Brodhead-Juda boys’ and girls’ cross country teams each placed fifth at the Lodi Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 3. The boys’ squad had 115 points, and the girls had 101 points in loaded fields. Senior Reuben Larson led the boys with a 13th-place finish with […]

 
 

Brodhead freshman advances to finals in local talent competition

Brodhead freshman advances to finals in local talent competition

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor Fourteen-year-old Molly Kiser has advanced through the Rising Star talent competition held at the Overture Center in Madison. A singer and pianist, she is one of only 26 performers to receive an invitation to the final show, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24. Kiser’s participation in the […]

 
 

Police announce Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement

Police announce Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office has joined law enforcement agencies from around the state in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign that is targeting drunk driving.  Additional officers will be deployed between now and the Labor Day holiday with a particular emphasis on the weekends. Previous enforcement and […]

 
 

Clinton Public Library challenges preschool readers

Clinton Public Library challenges preschool readers

By Mary Ann Inman REPORTER Clinton Public Library Director Mary Bieber’s said, “The challenge is a family project for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers promoted by Arrowhead Library System at Rock County Libraries in Clinton, Orfordville, Edgerton, Evansville, Milton, Beloit and Janesville. The exciting part is that reading books from any […]

 
 

YMCA raises $500,000 for new gymnasium

YMCA raises $500,000 for new gymnasium

On Aug. 19 the Parker YMCA celebrated the dedication of the gymnasium at the Parker YMCA with Becca Schultz and Anna Kalkofen representing the Parker Charitable Trust along with over 40 individuals and organizations. The ceremony was a campaign celebration and in honor of Patricia Jeffris Parker where by the gymnasium was officially dedicated and […]

 
 

The hay wagon that tipped over

The hay wagon that tipped over

So the expansion began and instead of only farming the acreage we owned on the home farm, we began to take our equipment down the road a few miles to plant corn, and make hay on the surrounding farms. We had an old international Scout pickup truck that we used […]

 
 

Be prepared for emergency situations

Be prepared for emergency situations

September is National Preparedness Month. I talked about this last year, but because I feel this information is so important,we will do a little refreshing. The Wisconsin Emergency Management’s Ready Wisconsin campaign says, now is the perfect time to talk to everyone about getting ready for an emergency or disaster. […]

 
 

Tenth annual horse show a success in Brodhead

Tenth annual horse show a success in Brodhead

Over 30 communities in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois were represented in this year’s tenth anniversary of the Brodhead Covered Bridge Horse Show. Show organizers would like to thank the following people and organizations: Craig Rosheisen for plowing, Gilby’s Small Engine Repair of Monroe, the Brodhead Leo Club for helping […]