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Holiday Luncheon festive performance

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Holiday Luncheon
	The Brodhead Middle School Eighth Grade Band members provided music during the Holiday Lunch-eon.

Pick up the Dec. 18th print edition for more photos….

 
 

BARBARA J. KOHL

BARBARA J. KOHL

Barbara J. Kohl, 81, of Brodhead passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 in her home.  Born Aug. 11, 1938, in Lafayette County, the daughter of Thomas and Kathryn (Tonkin) Burns.  Barb married Forest (Till) Kohl on Sept. 7, 1973; he preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1998.  Barb graduated […]

 
 

Lady Cards off to hot start

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO Independent Register
Lady Cardinals v. Clinton
	Joie Steinmann attacks the defense.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sports Writer Head coach Brian Kammerer and the Brodhead girls’ basketball team are off to an impressive start in their 2019 campaign.  Sitting at 2-1, the Cardinals found themselves paired up with a team projected to compete for the Rock Valley Conference championship in the Clinton Cougars. […]

 
 

JAMES ELROY NELSON

JAMES ELROY NELSON

James Elroy Nelson, age 84, passed away on Dec. 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville. James was born on Aug. 29, 1935 in Superior, WI, the son of Carl and Beatrice (Parsons) Nelson. He married his wife of 57 years, Maryanna Nelson on August 11, 1962 in Stillwater, Minnesota. […]

 
 

Lady Cards suffer first loss

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sportswriter – Last Tuesday, just days prior to Thanksgiving, the Brodhead girls’ basketball team traveled to Jefferson High School for their second conference matchup of the 2019 season.  After winning their first two games, the Cards were feeling good as they went into Jefferson.  The Eagles had […]

 
 

AUSTIN ROBERT HAUSER

AUSTIN ROBERT HAUSER

Austin Robert Hauser, age 40, passed away unexpectedly while at home on November 9, 2019. He was born September 29, 1979 to Robert and Lynette (Lanning) Hauser. Austin’s childhood was spent growing up in Brodhead and was a graduate of Brodhead High School. He spent his recent years working as […]

 
 

HERMAN HAROLD BLUM

HERMAN HAROLD BLUM

Herman Harold Blum, age 94, of Edgerton passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on April 15, 1925 the son of Oscar and Martha (Blanc) Blum in Clarno Township. He attended school in Jordan Center. Herman was united in marriage to Mildred […]

 
 

Monroe Theatre Guild presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”

COURTESY PHOTO Independent Register
Beauty and the Beast
	“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, part of the Colony Brands performance series, will be performed on the Colony Brands Stage at the Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 16th Avenue, Monroe.

Monroe Theatre Guild is pleased to present a family classic for the holidays, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”, music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Time Rice, based on the book by Linda Woolverton. Directed by MTG Director Jackie Ceithamer, and choreographed by Ashley McKinney. Performances will be […]

 
 

Lady Cards start strong with 2-0 win

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO Independent Register
Brodhead v. Monticello
	Madelynn McIntyre breaks away with the steal against Monticello.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sportswriter – Following the end of the Fall sport programs, Brodhead has kicked off their winter sports as the Brodhead girls’ basketball squad began their season last week.  Their season opener took place last Tuesday when they hosted the Monticello Lady Ponies.  The Ponies finished their 2018 […]

 
 

Kelch Aviation Museum receives original Pietenpol aircraft donation

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Aircraft donated
	Mr. Baglien is shown here with the donated plane’s designer Bernard Pietenpol who is considered the grandfather of the homebuilt aircraft movement.

The Kelch Aviation Museum at Brodhead Airport has received a donation of an original Pietenpol Air Camper aircraft from Mr. Gary Baglien of Loudon, Tennessee. Mr. Baglien purchased the aircraft in 1965. Originally built in 1937 by the plane’s designer Bernard Pietenpol himself, the aircraft was restored by Frank Pavliga […]