Isthmus Cover Stories
The Nonprofit Issue 2024
We have been thinking about doing a special issue on nonprofits for a couple of years now. No doubt our curiosity was sparked in part by Isthmus’ own entry into the nonprofit world. Whatever the inspiration, it has arrived. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
Nonprofit connects students to growing STEM field in Madison
Maydm, a nonprofit founded in 2015, helps students from underrepresented groups learn about and pursue careers in STEM fields. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
Dental care for the uninsured and underinsured
Even for those who have dental insurance, policies often don’t cover enough. That’s where Affordable Dental Care comes in. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
Classical musical training for all
The Madison Conservatory provides free classical training in piano and stringed instruments to students who might otherwise not be able to afford it. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
NewBridge wants to make life in Madison better for older adults
NewBridge was founded in 2019, formed out of four existing nonprofits. It provides services to 3,500 older adults. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
Improving the Lake Monona shoreline
Madison LakeWay Partners focuses on the redevelopment potential of the Lake Monona shoreline in downtown Madison. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
Can Monona help solve Madison’s housing crisis?
Monona may be landlocked but it isn’t airlocked. City leaders are looking upward for how one small suburb can do its part — and, maybe, much more — to help address the Madison area’s housing needs. Read more
Oct 3, 2024
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Who might run for Wisconsin governor in 2026?
Gov. Tony Evers still has plenty of time to decide if he will run for a third term. But people are starting to think about possible contenders for 2026 anyway. Read more
Aug 1, 2024
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The connector
Jason Ilstrup came to Downtown Madison Inc. out of the hospitality industry, and it’s evident. Read more
Jul 3, 2024
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Pedal, paddle, proceed to Paoli
Investments in restoring this historic Dane County community are paying off Read more
Jun 6, 2024
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Wisconsin is for the birds
By almost any measure, birdwatching in Wisconsin has never been more popular — with technology making it easier than ever to tell a nuthatch from a chickadee or to post colorful photos on social media sites. Read more
May 2, 2024
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You are entering…The Wisconsin Zone
This year 141 films were submitted for Wisconsin’s Own, with 40 making it into the festival. Isthmus talks to eight of the filmmakers. Read more
Apr 3, 2024
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In the November issue
The Nonprofit Issue 2024
We have been thinking about doing a special issue on nonprofits for a couple of years now. No doubt our curiosity was sparked in part by Isthmus’ own entry into the nonprofit world. Whatever the inspiration, it has arrived. Read more
Isthmus Volunteer Guide presented by Park Bank
As a newer nonprofit ourselves, Isthmus is proud to support the volunteer-powered organizations that provide important services to our community. Isthmus is grateful to Park Bank and the other sponsors who make this guide possible. Read more
Madison is rich in nonprofit media
Public radio and public television — here and across the country — have long operated as a nonprofit, but the model is relatively new for print publications like Isthmus. Read more
UW-Madison's University Club closes to ‘reevaluate operations’
There is no estimated completion date for a study detailing the building’s financial future and long-term plans. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: November 2024
Elena Delzer was touched by the camaraderie she found while volunteering at a food pantry. She drew on that experience for her November cover illustration for Isthmus. Read more