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Comments received by the City of Middleton about its Community Campus Plan range from concerned about the tax impact to lack of space for the Middleton Public Library, while a survey taken by 29 respondents indicated a high level of concern about the tax impact of the campus plan.

A familiar face walked to the podium Tuesday night, Feb. 17, when Kris O’Dell accepted the appointment as the City of Middleton’s new Emergency Medical Services Chief. His introduction followed the Middleton Common Council’s vote to appoint him as the new chief. 

City of Middleton residents appearing before the Middleton Common Council on Tuesday, Feb. 17 were nearly unanimous in their requests for the City of Middleton to end its use agreement with the company responsible for Flock surveillance cameras, citing privacy, data collection and security vulnerability issues.

Board hears secondary level report, capital projects plans, statewide concerns

Ending 22 years of service to the City of Middleton on Jan. 30, Drew Montour received a proclamation honoring his service as information technology director as part of the Feb. 3 Middleton Common Council meeting.

A homicide investigation is underway in the Village of Ridgeway after authorities found a man dead inside his home last week, according to the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office.

MIDDLETON – Mark Opitz was on vacation and not present Friday for a hearing in which Mayor Emily Kuhn requested a restraining order based on allegations that the former city planner groped her last year.

MIDDLETON — Middleton Mayor Emily Kuhn has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction against Mark Opitz, a current candidate for alderperson in District 6 and a former City of Middleton employee.

The petition was filed February 5, 2026 in Dane County Circuit Court. An injunction hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2026.

BLACK EARTH — The Black Earth Village Board received an in-depth overview of municipal budgeting, levy limits, and long-term financial planning during its Feb. 3 meeting, with representatives from Ehlers & Associates presenting information intended to guide future budget decisions.

MIDDLETON – After “a failed start”, unleaded aviation fuel will again be sold, this time at a lower price at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field, according to Airport Manager Richard Morey.