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City Council listens to budget presentations and committee reports

By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer – After several cancelled meetings for no quorum, City Council was able to convene last week to discuss budget and committee reports. Wade Boegli kicked off the presentations with the Park and Rec budget report. Boegli told the committee that his budget remains the same […]

 
 

Screamatorium is a spooktacular hit

ERICA GOKEY PHOTO The Independent-Register
R.I.P. Productions makes a lot of their props by hand. Ann-Margaret Naber, President of R.I.P. Productions, made these pumpkins by hand using papier-mache and sealant. The whole process takes about a week.

By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer – Brodhead’s newest attraction made itself available to the public this past weekend. The event hosted over 500 people on opening night. Gore and fright were everywhere in the 20,000 square foot space, but the process of turning the building from an abandoned shell and […]

 
 

Brodhead-Juda loses final game to McFarland

BECKY MALKOW PHOTO The Independent-Register
The Cardinals seniors took the field for the final time on Friday at McFarland.  They are pictured here from left:  Dawson Van Wyhe (14), Husain Madgedy (42), Matt Mordhorst (53), Quinton Kammerer (12), Lucas Stephenson (7), Jacob Wilson (51), Seth Allen (21), Jeffery Williams (34), Jeremiah Darwin (24), Jacob Mahlkuch (75), Nick Noonan (53), Jon Elsner (61), Theo Policastro (49), and Austin Southall (66).

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sports Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda football team traveled to McFarland last Friday for what they knew would be a tough game for them.  The McFarland Spartans came into the game undefeated on the season, with an 8-0 record. The Cardinals found themselves deep in a hole, as […]

 
 

East Troy athleticism too much for Cards

MANDY FIELDS PHOTO The Independent-Register
Daisy Nelson puts the set up to the middle hitter.

By Trenten Scheidegger, Sports Correspondent – The East Troy volleyball squad traveled to Brodhead for the final inner-conference matchup of the season last Tuesday.  In honor of the event, the Cardinals hosted their senior night, giving thanks to the parents of seniors, and of course the seniors themselves. The Trojans […]

 
 

Brodhead School Board presents updates; Reinstates snack milk program

By Erica Gokey, Staff Writer – Brodhead School Board met last week to discuss updates, school trips and the elementary school milk program. Administrative reports kicked off the meeting. David Novy, elementary school Principal, explained to the Board that the elementary school was participating in Great lakes Apple Crunch last […]

 
 

RONALD E. BRUCE

RONALD E. BRUCE

Ronald E. Bruce, age 75, of Brodhead, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at the U.W. Hospital, Madison.  He was born on March 18, 1943 in Vernon County, Wis, the son of George E. and Charlotte G. (Pepper) Bruce.  He married Joanne R. Zurfluh on Nov. 4, 1967 in […]

 
 

PHILLIP F. ALF

PHILLIP F. ALF

Phillip F. Alf, 83, of rural Beloit, passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at the U.W. Hospital, Madison.  He was born on Jan. 21, 1935 in Beloit, the son of Richard and Alma (Zick) Alf.  He married Rosemarie McKillips on Nov. 14, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa. Phil worked for […]

 
 

STEVEN K. LUND

STEVEN K. LUND

Steven K. Lund, 58 of Brodhead, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at UW Hospital Madison. Steve was born on September 29, 1960 in Monroe, the son of Kenneth and Judith (Ballmer) Lund.  He was a 1978 graduate of Parkview High School.  Steve farmed his entire life and acquired […]

 
 

SUSAN JANE PRESTON HELLAND

SUSAN JANE PRESTON HELLAND

Susan Jane Preston Helland departed this life on October 10, 2018 at Pleasant View Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness.  She was born March 23, 1920, on her parents farm to William Arthur Preston and Elsie Alice Finn Preston. Susan attended Riley School for her […]

 
 

ROBERTA M. MATZKE

ROBERTA M. MATZKE

Roberta M. Matzke, 83, of Brodhead, died on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital of Janesville. Roberta was born on December 16, 1934 in Avon Township, the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Roach) Heath. She graduated from Brodhead High School and married Wendell Matzke on February 18, 1956 […]