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Fire & Ice returns Dec. 3 It’s not too late to join the festivities

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	Spectators line the streets in downtown Brodhead to see the signature creations on display at the annual Fire & Ice Festival.

By Independent-Register staff Brodhead’s signature two-day holiday event returns Friday, Dec. 3 with a lineup of cozy, cold-weather events. Hundreds gather annually in downtown Brodhead to enjoy carriage rides through the streets, with wintry scenes of fires roasting, lights glistening, and ice being transformed into impressive sculptures. Organizers with the […]

 
 

Proposed policing cut, increased EMS costs dominate budget talk. 2022 budget moves to Council for adoption Nov. 29

By Maureen Vander Sanden, Editorial Coordinator Dozens filled Brodhead Council Chambers last week to speak during the public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget about the most contentious issue – the proposal to save $83,000 by cutting a vacant, full-time patrol officer position. During the lengthy hearing Nov. 15, citizens […]

 
 

JOYCE LOUISE MYERS

JOYCE LOUISE MYERS

Joyce Louise Myers, age 89, died Nov. 13, 2021 while at her home. She was born on Feb. 9, 1932 in Flint, Michigan to the late Woodworth and Hazel (Dowen) Coad. She married Robert C. Myers on Feb. 14, 1953. The couple spent almost 60 years together before his passing […]

 
 

DEBRA JO HUSCHKA

DEBRA JO HUSCHKA

Debra Jo Huschka, age 66, died Nov.14, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospice in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born on Nov.19, 1954 in Janesville to the late Earl and Sonia (Ellefson) Tate. She married Daniel Huschka on July 20, 1996 at the Fulton Church of Edgerton. She was a longtime member […]

 
 

PENNY LEE MILLER

PENNY LEE MILLER

Penny Lee Miller, age 53 passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Agrace, Janesville, WI on November 16, 2021 after a long battle with Huntington’s disease. Penny was born in Monroe WI to Kenneth and Bonita (Schupbach) Wilson September 29, 1968. Penny graduated from Brodhead High School then later graduated […]

 
 

11/17/21 Brodhead Shopper

11/17/21 Brodhead Shopper

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BRADLEY J. KADERLY

BRADLEY J. KADERLY

Bradley J. Kaderly, age 39, died Nov. 11, 2021. He was born Oct. 27, 1982 to John and Tammy (Fowler) Kaderly. He graduated from Brodhead High School in 2000. During high school, he was a member of the FFA and received a national award. He was also in Boy Scouts, […]

 
 

11/10/21 Brodhead Shopper

11/10/21 Brodhead Shopper

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Cards fall to the ’cats in third round of playoffs

Gage Boegli gets the edge and heads to the end zone for a TD

Trenten Scheidegger, Correspondent The 2021 Brodhead-Juda Cardinals went on one of the best runs the program has ever seen. Including the 2021 spring season, this year’s senior class on 17 consecutive games. After going 9-0 through the 2021 regular season, the Cards kept their momentum rolling into the postseason as […]

 
 

A somber salute Teacher turns Capitol into classroom on annual trip

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Soldier: A soldier presents the Brodhead wreath be-fore it is laid by students at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Independent-Register staff This Veterans Day will be a bit more meaningful to dozens of Brodhead Middle School students who recently visited Washington D.C., paying homage to those who served and learning about the country’s history and government through visits to monuments and museums. Led by social studies teacher Dan Rueckert, […]