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Mount Horeb resident Amy Mertz (left) is director of development and communications for Groundswell Conservancy, a conservation and land protection nonprofit. Photo contributed.
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...
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,...
The Electric Department reported to the Utility Commission on its July activities. The Commission met August 11 for its monthly meeting, where it heard a presentation from WPPI, approved July’s meeting minutes, reviewed its finances and received updates and capital budget requests from the Electric...
As the new school year gets underway, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging parents and caregivers to check their children’s vaccination records and make sure they are protected from serious vaccine-preventable diseases.
“Back-to-school vaccinations are always important,...
Bigtooth. Photo by Ron Lutz II.
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 group, TUGG and concluded with Bigtooth on August 19.
“The 29th season of Wednesday Night Live was a huge success in Grundahl Park!” said organizer Mandy...
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 it received updates on district construction projects and approved its agenda and minutes for its August 3 regular and closed session board meetings...
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...
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...
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...
Rodi Stroia and Kriste Hubbard are making sure everyone in Mount Horeb gets to look, and feel, their best by offering an array of dresses for special events like prom and beyond. Photo by Matt Geiger.
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...
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