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WHEN TO SPEAK, WHEN TO LISTEN: PUBLIC DIALOGUE IN AN ERA OF POLARIZATION

How can we have conversations that bring us together rather than drive us further apart in an era of increasing political, algorithmic, and social polarization? Join UW-Madison political scientist Katherine Cramer at the Mount Horeb Public Library Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30pm as she explores... Continue Reading

THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE, TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, AND THE HISTORY OF WISCONSIN

Though you've likely heard of the Louisiana Purchase, chances are you haven't thought about it in years—if ever. But this landmark land deal reshaped the future of the United States, transformed the lives of the Indigenous nations who called these lands home, and forever changed the course of early... Continue Reading

Author S.K. Kruse returns to the liminal with two new books

Matt Geiger

Author S. K. Kruse is back with not one, but two new books that delve into the very essence of what it means to be human. In Of Beginnings and Ends, Kruse explores liminal ideas, spaces and states of being. In the story, a woman named Evy returns again and again to the vast and luminous Hall of... Continue Reading

Peace, love and art

Mount Horeb area artists Heidi Clayton, Jessica Curning-Kuenzi, Brenda Kraemer, Julie Raasch and Emily Reuter all took part in the fifth annual Paoli Art in the Park, presented by Southern Wisconsin Art Guild, Inc. The fair took place over Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday,... Continue Reading

Village board continues mulling proposed recreation complex; eyes new fees on residents to cover looming budget gap

Cathy Scott

The September 2 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Ryan Czyzewski. In addition to all board members attending, Gabe Altenbernd, Village Administrator, Bryan Kleinmaier, Village attorney, and Rob Wright, Village Engineer, were present. The boardroom was filled to the brim not... Continue Reading

New group meets to hash out fire budget shares

Cathy Scott

At the August 19 Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire District (MHAJFD) meeting, the board formed a committee to discuss the Fire Protection and Rescue Service Agreement that was adopted in January of 2011. Kelly Altschul, elected to the Town of Springdale board in April of 2025, first proposed a review... Continue Reading

A closer look at the local groups fighting to preserve the wild places that make Wisconsin special

Abigail Karbusicky

Since Knowles-Nelson funding expired this summer, Mount Horeb resident Amy Mertz said it’ll be more challenging to preserve land in Wisconsin. Mertz is the director of development and communications for Groundswell Conservancy, a conservation and land protection nonprofit based in Madison. Mertz... Continue Reading

Children’s Community School celebrates a half century

For 50 years, Children’s Community School (CCS) has helped Mount Horeb-area children learn, grow and discover the world around them. Founded in 1976, Children’s Community School is an independent Montessori school serving children ages 18 months through six years. Its classrooms offer hands-on,... Continue Reading

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Author S.K. Kruse returns to the liminal with two new books

Author S. K. Kruse is back with not one, but two new books that delve into the very essence of what it means to be human. In Of Beginnings and Ends, Kruse explores liminal ideas, spaces and states of being. In the story, a woman named Evy returns again and again to the vast and luminous Hall of... Continue Reading
Peace, love and art

Mount Horeb area artists Heidi Clayton, Jessica Curning-Kuenzi, Brenda Kraemer, Julie Raasch and Emily Reuter all took part in the fifth annual Paoli Art in the Park, presented by Southern Wisconsin Art Guild, Inc. The fair took place over Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday,... Continue Reading

Village board continues mulling proposed recreation complex; eyes new fees on residents to cover looming budget gap

The September 2 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Ryan Czyzewski. In addition to all board members attending, Gabe Altenbernd,... Continue Reading

New group meets to hash out fire budget shares

At the August 19 Mount Horeb Area Joint Fire District (MHAJFD) meeting, the board formed a committee to discuss the Fire Protection and Rescue... Continue Reading

Mount Horeb resident Amy Mertz (left) is director of development and communications for Groundswell Conservancy, a conservation and land protection nonprofit. Photo contributed.

A closer look at the local groups fighting to preserve the wild places that make Wisconsin special

Since Knowles-Nelson funding expired this summer, Mount Horeb resident Amy Mertz said it’ll be more challenging to preserve land in Wisconsin. Mertz... Continue Reading

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Village of Mount Horeb gets utility updates from department heads
Erin Herndon
The Electric Department reported to the Utility Commission on its July activities. The Commission met August 11 for its monthly meeting, where it... Continue Reading
With Measles in Wisconsin, DHS Stresses Importance of Vaccinating Schoolchildren

As the new school year gets underway, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging parents and caregivers to check their children... Continue Reading
Bigtooth. Photo by Ron Lutz II.

Wednesday Night Live concert series wraps up stellar 29th season

Wednesday Night Live recently wrapped up its 29th season. The free concert series, held at Grundahl Park, kicked off July 8 with the reggae rock... Continue Reading
Board of education gets update on district renovation projects
Erin Herndon
The Board of Education had its first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year August 17. The board met for its bi-weekly regular meeting August 17, where... Continue Reading

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Grundahl Park could get new village building

Cathy Scott

The Plan Commission met on Wednesday, August 26, with all members present, except Sarah Best. Gabe Altenbernd, Village Administrator and Sonja Kruesel, Village Planner, were also in attendance. Four agenda items were unanimously recommended for approval for consideration at the September 2 Village... Continue Reading

Mounds View Mountaineers show 4-H projects at the Dane County Fair

Members of the Mounds View Mountaineers 4-H Club showed their projects at the Dane County Fair July 16-19, 2026. Many of our 4-Hers volunteered extra time to watch over exhibits in the Small Animal Area. The Beef exhibitors received a Blue Ribbon for Herdsmanship. The Dairy exhibitors received a... Continue Reading

Circus comes to town as Kingdom of Wonders wows local audiences

Pictured above, Sir Dance-A-Lot generated gasps from the audience as he worked his way through a tennis racket during Kingdom of Wonders circus Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16. (See the audience’s response on page 8 of this week's edition.) The free shows took place at Grundahl Park and were... Continue Reading

Local women make sure everyone gets to shine with ‘Reimagined Fashion’

Abigail Karbusicky

In her home in Mount Horeb, Kriste Hubbard keeps homecoming and special event dresses she’s collected with her friend Rodi Stroia to give away to people in the community for free. Hubbard and Stroia are best friends, and this spring they were sewing together and talking about prom. “We were... Continue Reading

Next generation of leaders gathers for Badger Boys & Girls

As most students were starting their summer break, 20 up-and-coming Mount Horeb seniors attended Badger Boys and Girls State June 13-19 and June 21-26 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, respectively. The American Legion program educates young leaders on... Continue Reading

Blue Mounds talks dead end roads, share of fire budget and more

Jill Jonas

To accommodate the August 11 statewide primary election, the Town of Blue Mounds monthly Board of Supervisors meeting was moved to Monday, August 10. The board unanimously approved July’s minutes as drafted. Zoning With no one signed up to give public comments, the board moved on, addressing four... Continue Reading

Village starts planning for next year’s budget

Cathy Scott

Traditionally, the Finance & Personnel Committee (F&P) schedules weekly meetings for the end of September and throughout October to hash out the next year’s operation and capital budgets. Behind the scenes, the department heads meet with the village administrator and finance director to... Continue Reading

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