Cassville News

Nov. 10, 2009 10:30 a.m. A Madison electric utility last week launched tests to burn wood chips, native grasses and other forms of biomass in coal boilers at its 50-year-old power plant in Cassville on the Mississippi River.

The Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is making a difference one campaign at a time.

WARREN : The flag that currently flies over Route 90 in Warren honors Sgt. Andrew Bossert who was killed by a car bomb in Iraq on March 7, 2005.

When people think of 4-H, they often think of animals, and some of the projects involve animals.

Project leader is confident that the highway will be completed by Nov. 20, the day before the state's gun deer-hunting season begins.

Zachman/Ploessl DonEva McPherson of Elk River and Jon Zachman of Otsego announce the marriage of their daughter, Brooke Zachman, to Brian Ploessl, son of Ken and Mary Ploessl of Cassville, Wis.

Those injured in the crash are Jody Slaski, 50, of Elkhorn, Wis., and Trudy Lichty, 49, of Pecatonica, Ill.

A direct route from Iowa to Wisconsin across the Mississippi is getting an upgrade -- but it's not a bridge.

MADISON - Spending federal stimulus money on everyone from children with disabilities to fish farmers has been approved by a Wisconsin legislative committee.

Wisconsin's state-run Web site that tracks federal stimulus spending ranked 8th nationally for its level of disclosure, according to a report released Wednesday.

Wisconsin's state-run Web site that tracks federal stimulus spending ranked 8th nationally for its level of disclosure, according to a report released Wednesday.

Burglars have hit several homes in Grant County, Wis., in recent days, with as many as seven incidents reported in parts of the county since July 23.

CASSVILLE, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has authorized a 9 percent water rate increase, or $9 per quarter, for residential customers of the Cassville Water and Sewer Utility.

Gov. Jim Doyle is making a 3-day swing through western Wisconsin. The governor said the trip that starts Wednesday is meant to encourage tourism, promote environmental initiatives and hear concerns from government and business leaders.

Perched inside the boathouse atop the Cassville ferry, Mike Loetz pushed control levers to churn the brown Mississippi River as the watercraft made its 10-minute trip from Wisconsin to Iowa on Monday afternoon.

Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player. The 2009 Twin-O-Rama festival took place this past weekend in Cassville, WI.

Evan Friederick and his twin, Ethan, talk with judges. The celebration continues today with a parade at 11 a.m. CASSVILLE, Wis.

A ferry service that carries passengers between Wisconsin and Iowa is receiving $1.8 million in federal stimulus funds.

CASSVILLE - A ferry service that carries passengers between Wisconsin and Iowa is receiving $1.8 million in federal stimulus funds.

CASSVILLE, Wis. -- The fabled Cassville Car Ferry received a substantial anchor on Tuesday.