Isthmus Cover Stories
Winter Wellness 2025
When we flip over the calendar to Jan. 1 of a new year, our inclination is to seize the opportunity as a blank page, a new start. New year’s resolutions are our formalized vows to improve, physically or mentally, or both. Read more
Jan 6, 2025
The selfish case for selflessness
Studies have shown that those who volunteer reap benefits themselves in improved mental and physical health. Read more
Dec 6, 2024
Five Madison nonprofits you should know about
There are nonprofits all around us, often stepping in when the public and private sectors fall short. Here is a tiny fraction of some nonprofits you may or may not have heard of, providing services in Dane County today. Read more
Nov 8, 2024
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
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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
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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
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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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In the December issue
Control of Wisconsin Supreme Court is again at stake in pivotal election
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is retiring after 30 years on the high court. Most likely the contest for her seat will pit Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge, against former Attorney General Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County judge. Read more
Annie Forest is building a fitness business around vulnerability and community
It's all about stacking successes at this gym that gives people a sense of safety and ease. Read more
The year in Madison restaurant openings and closings — and relocations
Perhaps the most exciting restaurant news was not about an opening but a move — Mint Mark left its small quarters in Schenk’s Corners for a space in The Eastern. Read more
Anti-fluoride activists target Wisconsin cities
Members of a growing anti-fluoridation movement have prompted at least nine Wisconsin municipalities to remove fluoride from their drinking water this year. Read more
A retreat where nature is the guide
“The throughline of all these retreats is quiet, time with the land, and time with oneself,” says Pam Shellberg of Holy Wisdom. The first retreat, Winter Rest, on Jan. 10-11, is full, but looking forward there’s three more. Read more