Independent Register

Brodhead graduate participates in J-Term study tour in Honduras

Erica Baxter of Brodhead participated in a J-Term study tour to Honduras with Carthage College. “Biodiversity, Brains and Behavior” offered adventurous students the opportunity to study the ecology of a Caribbean coral reef ecosystem, learn about the evolution of nervous systems and behavior, and study Honduran culture. Terrestrial adventure included […]

 
 

Cardinals lose after Platteville comeback

Cardinals lose after Platteville comeback

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals built a double-digit lead in the first half, but Platteville stormed back to beat the Cardinals 70-63 in a non-conference matchup last Monday. The Cardinals jumped out to an 11-4 lead in the early stages.  Junior Justice Tway set the tone as […]

 
 

Turnovers, poor shooting lead to Cardinal loss

Turnovers, poor shooting lead to Cardinal loss

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead Cardinals struggled with shooting in the second half as the Clinton Cougars beat Brodhead 59-44 in a Rock Valley south matchup last Friday. The Cougars took an early 10-4 lead three minutes into the contest. Kalli Kuhlow converted inside during the early blitz. […]

 
 

High school moving forward with ‘Academy’ classes

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – At the district’s school board meeting last Wednesday, high school principal Jim Matthys announced that the school is moving forward with a Blackhawk Technical College partnership. “By our students’ junior year, they’ll be able to start taking Blackhawk classes,” he said. “When they get out […]

 
 

Middle school holds annual spelling bee – Emaleigh McNeece crowned the winner

Middle school holds annual spelling bee – Emaleigh McNeece crowned the winner

By Sean Devlin, Correspondent – Twenty fine minds from Brodhead Middle School faced off in a friendly spelling bee that called for eight rounds to decipher a winner. Over the course of the past week, all ten English classes held private competitions in order to name two representatives to compete […]

 
 

Five wrestlers to compete in sectionals

Five wrestlers to compete in sectionals

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda wrestling squad had five individuals qualify for sectionals at the WIAA Division 2 Beloit Turner Regional last Saturday. The Cardinals took fourth as a team with 148 points. “We did great in the tournament,” coach Bill Davis said.“Turner, Evansville-Albany, and Monroe we figured […]

 
 

2/8/16 Shopper

2/8/16 Shopper

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Donald A. Nelson

Donald A. Nelson

Donald A. Nelson, 86, of Brodhead, Wis., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Brookfield.  He was born on May 27, 1930, in Elkhorn, Wis., the son of Herbert and Eva (Rummel) Nelson.  His first marriage was to Rose Marie Friemoth in 1951.  He later […]

 
 

Kobussen to recognize School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Kobussen to recognize School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

By Siara Schwartzlow, Editor – School Bus Driver Appreciation on Week is Feb. 13 through 17, and Kobussen Buses would like to extend an invitation to the community to join in the celebration. According to a press release, School Bus Driver Appreciation week “is highlighted each year to recognize the […]

 
 

Soup Bowl Dinner coming soon

Soup Bowl Dinner coming soon

Sand Burr Restaurant providing tasty soup recipes for Senior project Mark your calendars and be sure to come hungry to the Brodhead High School on Monday, Feb. 20, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m., for the fifth annual Soup Bowl Dinner. Dinner includes your choice of homemade soups, choice of a side […]