Government

  • 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 School. This event, known as Reality Check, provided an opportunity for students to learn how to handle their money responsibly by getting a glimpse of the realities, such as…

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  • 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 from Argyle Public Schools. The exhibit offers a vibrant mix of styles, subjects, and materials, reflecting the creativity and dedication of young artists in the community. Fourteen of the…

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  • UW- Extension Hosts Hands-On Training for New Crop Scouts on May 19

    Extension invites new crop scouts, summer ag interns, entry-level agronomists, and crop scouts in need of a refresher course to the Foundational Crop Scouting Training Field Day on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Rock County Farm. Designed specifically for those with limited field experience or those needing a seasonal refresher, this half-day workshop (10:00…

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  • Meet the Lafayette Librarians: Sarah Kyrie

    To bring more attention to libraries and what they have to offer, the Lafayette County Librarians would like to introduce you to all of the librarians in the county. Each of the eight public librarian directors in Lafayette County will answer a short Q&A to introduce themselves to everyone. The next librarian is Sarah Kyrie…

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  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    Lafayette County Democratic Party Food Pantry Plant Seeds of Hope – In honor of Earth Day A single donation can blossom into full plates and a stronger community. Items needed: Pastas, rice, canned soups, canned tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, black beans, kidney beans, canned tomatoes. Also take: yogurt cups/tubs, sour cream, chip dips, cheese…

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  • 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: Max A.J. Kint, Elgin, Ill .;Insurance Operating vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00: Wilmer A. Amaya Perea, Darlington; Lindsey J. Fox, Darlington; Daniel A. Hess, Darlington; Yolanda Mendoza-Diaz, Darlington;…

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  • 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 mushroom, maybe. Generally, but not always, the elm, apple, ash, oak or aspen is dying or recently dead. Morels growing in prairies have been growing attached to one of…

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  • Argyle Community Parks Foundation accepts $10,000 grant from Campion’s Champions

    The Argyle Community Parks Foundation was pleased to accept a $10,000 grant from Campion’s Champions. Monsignor Thomas F. Campion, affectionately known to many as “TC,” humbly served Monroe and Southwestern Wisconsin for more than forty years as a champion for the needs of the disabled. This donation to the Argyle Community Parks Foundation will continue…

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  • Argyle School Board Moving banking accounts, questions on transportation contracts

    Business manager Megan Leonard informed the Argyle School Board at their meeting on Wednesday, April 8, that they have moved some bank accounts from First National Bank and Trust to Woodford State Bank and discussed the transportation contracts the district received from Lamers’ and Davis Bus Lines. With the closing of the First National Bank…

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  • Board hires communications director

    The Pecatonica Area School Board met on Monday, April 20 where they did approve hiring Cassie Colson Perenchio as the district’s new Communications & Community Relations Director, with a vote of 5- 2. The topic of communication has been discussed for almost a year within the district. Several consensus amongst those in the district is…

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