Monroe Police Department Activity

April 9 7:42 p.m. Officers arrested Orlando Jose Fernandez, 43, of Blanchardville, following a report of a driver slumped over the wheel of a vehicle in…


Group of people practicing financial literacy

2026 Reality Store at Argyle High School

During the morning of Friday, April 24, 2026, students from Argyle, Pecatonica & Barneveld High Schools participated in a hands-on financial literacy event at Argyle High…


Clara, Grade 2, created a ceramic piece titled Monet's Lily. After learning about the French artist Claude Monet and his famous paintings of flowers, Clara was inspired to create her own interpretation of a water lily. She began by carefully shaping clay into forms that resembled a flower. Once the piece was formed, she applied glaze and had it placed in the kiln for firing. Clara shared that she was happily surprised by the colors after the firing process. To finish her artwork, she added a gem at the center of the lily, giving it a touch of sparkle. Clara, Grade 2, created a ceramic piece titled Monet's Lily. After learning about the French artist Claude Monet and his famous paintings of flowers, Clara was inspired to create her own interpretation of a water lily. She began by carefully shaping clay into forms that resembled a flower. Once the piece was formed, she applied glaze and had it placed in the kiln for firing. Clara shared that she was happily surprised by the colors after the firing process. To finish her artwork, she added a gem at the center of the lily, giving it a touch of sparkle.

Artist Reception at 4th Annual Student Art Show

The Argyle Public Library is hosting its 4th Annual Student Art Show, on display through the end of April and featuring the work of 23 students…

Lafayette County Circuit Court – March 2026

Alcohol OWI (1st), $1,119.50: Debra S. Edwards, Shullsburg; Possess open intoxicants in vehicle, $263.50: Craig A. Habben, Gilmore City, Iowa; Underage person possess consume alcohol, $263.50:…


Pictures of mushrooms

Countryside News

Morel mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of this fungus that grows attached to roots of trees and other plants. Find the right tree and find a…