Opinion

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: Why the sudden fear over data centers?

Data centers have been around since the 60’s and now they are a problem?

Somewhere is a ‘think tank’ where someone has made a mockery of logic and reality.

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: Vouchers sink public education

Recently, my spouse and I attended the annual School Board Meeting in my hometown of Spring Green and learned a lot about the budget. We do not have children in the schools anymore, but we are local taxpayers. It’s not realistic, but I wish everyone could attend in order to learn about what vouchers do to their public schools.

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: Thanks for Grateful Bread donations, purchases

We are extremely thankful to live in this generous community!

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: Sauk County should not cooperate with ICE

About 90 years ago, a madman in Europe executed about six million people. He rounded them up, put them on trains, and sent them to deathcamps in Poland and other countries.

The people of Germany had choices. They could flee the country, help their neighbors, stay silent and uninvolved, or turn their neighbors over to the Gestapo.

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: Politicians don’t know what it’s like to live on welfare

President Trump made a most ridiculous statement, when he claimed: "A significant number of people are quitting their jobs, because it's easier to live-off welfare."

When you do the math, it becomes clear that only an insane person would quit their job to wallow in the mediocre pool of benefits bequeathed to the poor.

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: Do not blame ICE for trying to clean up illegal immigration problems

There is a common thread running through letters like Carol May's November 13 comments asking Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister not to cooperate with ICE agents charged with enforcing our immigration laws:  Absolutely no criticism of a federal government that created our immigration crisis in the first place, most especially "President" Biden's a

Fri
28
Nov

Letter: A human rights test for Democrats

The World Jewish Congress has given its highest recognition, the Theodor Herzl Award, to Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), primarily for his support for Israel.

Fri
28
Nov

Geiger Counter: Toxic positivity

American crocodiles are thriving in the shadow of the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant just south of Miami. The species – not to be confused with alligators - almost went extinct due to the apocalyptic damage caused by development and urban sprawl during the 20th Century, but a few survived, crawling into whatever wild holes they could reach.

Fri
28
Nov

A View of the Valley Nov. 27, 2025

The Packers are playing the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. What more do you need to know about the upcoming holidays? Ok, I admit there’s a lot more going on. But what a way to start the season off. A good friend of mine is a Lions fan (weird, I know) and we’ll no doubt be texting during the game. I have Vikings fan friends, too.

Wed
26
Nov

Administrator’s Corner

It really is pretty simple—give thanks.  The River Valley School District is grateful for the continuous support and kindness given from our community.

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