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Larry Landgraf, former Madison advertising executive, dies at 98

Dec. 1, 2023

Larry Landgraf, who had an extensive career in newspaper advertising, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, in Middleton. He was 98.

A graduate of Hayward High School and UW-Madison, he joined the retail advertising department of Madison Newspapers in 1949. He remained with the company for nearly 50 years, retiring as advertising director in 1989 and from the newspaper in 1998. Landgraf was a past president of the Madison Area Sales and Marketing Executives, Wisconsin Newspaper Advertising Executives Association, and Madison Advertising Federation.

Rick Berg, speechwriter and Isthmus contributor, dies at 73

Dec. 1, 2023

Rick Berg, a Madison native and Isthmus columnist, died on Saturday, Nov. 11, at UW Hospital in Madison. He was 73.

A 1968 graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from UW-Madison in 1974. He worked in local and state government in Wisconsin for more than 30 years. Berg was a former Madison school board member and former Dane County Republican Party chairman. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor, and also worked as a speechwriter for Gov. Tommy Thompson. Throughout his career in government, he maintained his roots in journalism, writing dozens of pieces for Isthmus, from his conservative perspective.

April Ziemer steps down as editor of Amery Free press

Dec. 1, 2023

April Ziemer, who has served as editor of the Amery Free Press for the last five years, has left the newspaper. Ziemer, whose previous background included photography and customer service, joined the Free Press in July 2018.

In her farewell column, Ziemer said she plans to start her own company. She noted a heavy workload that pulled her away from family and other commitments and increasing vitriolic attacks on social media contributed to the decision.

Wisconsin’s Teacher Pay Predicament

Nov. 30, 2023

Median teacher pay in Wisconsin has fallen on an inflation-adjusted basis over the last decade, with retirements and limited pay increases both playing key roles.

Farewell, Cosby sweaters

Nov. 28, 2023

Regular and faithful readers of my meanderings will recall that my name does not come up with the mention of fashion icons.

Brewers get a bipartisan victory at the Capitol

Nov. 27, 2023

Baseball season is over, but Brewers fans should pay attention to a team victory at the Capitol.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Milwaukee’s Small Business Support System Identified

Nov. 22, 2023

Milwaukee is home to a strong network of service providers assisting its small businesses, but it lacks the kind of coordinated supports and philanthropic engagement that benefit entrepreneurs in other large Midwestern cities.

Is your online shopping secure? Protect yourself with these 8 tips

Nov. 20, 2023

The popularity of online shopping continues to grow thanks to abundant choices and convenience. Yet this convenience comes at the expense of consumer security.

A rare agreement at the Capitol – go slow on a legal challenge to school choice

Nov. 20, 2023

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos agree on something.

Caden Perry joins La Crosse Tribune

Nov. 17, 2023

Caden Perry has joined the La Crosse Tribune newsroom as a general assignment reporter.

Perry is from Portland, Oregon, where he recently completed a photojournalism internship with Oregon Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a double bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations with a focus in multimedia. During college, he worked as a freelance videographer and photographer.