Isthmus Cover Stories
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Emily Maryniak
The selfish case for selflessness
Studies have shown that those who volunteer reap benefits themselves in improved mental and physical health. Read more
Madison Lakeway Partners: Sasaki
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
Elena Delzer
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
Hedi LaMarr Photography
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
Sasaki
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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Monona Community Media
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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Tommy Washbush
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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Abigail Schaefer
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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Nick Garcia
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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Caitlyn Schuchhardt
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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In the December issue
One child, $463,000 per year
A Department of Corrections request would nearly double costs to incarcerate Wisconsin youth. Read more
Madison development spurs investments in public art
The city of Madison is growing and changing quickly. Advocates of public art say it's important to include art in development plans, saying it can transform a place and the people who occupy it. Read more
The year in Wisconsin books 2024
Wisconsin writers can’t seem to help themselves. They love setting their novels here and exploring the state’s rich history. Read more
Renovations on the Atwood Music Hall begin
After first seeing the inside of the building in 2020, Toffer Christensen bought the building in September 2023. Renovation financing for the Atwood Music Hall was finalized this fall. Read more
‘Our university does not respect us back’
UW-Madison track and field athletes — and their coaches — aren’t sure where they’ll be practicing this winter. Read more
