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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 […]

 
 

PBIS at Albrecht Elementary

PBIS at Albrecht Elementary

Bentley Brandt, a kindergarten student at Albrecht Elementary, chose to have lunch with Police Chief Hughes last week as a reward through the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports program. Bentley earned feathers for good behavior; he saved them and traded them in for this special day. Pick up this […]

 
 

Wrestlers finish fifth in conference meet

Wrestlers finish fifth in conference meet

By Derek Hoesly, Correspondent – The Brodhead-Juda wrestling squad had several strong performances at the Rock Valley conference meet. The Cardinals captured fifth with 242 team points last Saturday. “As a team, I thought we had a pretty good day in the conference tournament,” coach Bill Davis said. “We started […]