Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

United Way of Dane County sets $19 million fundraising goal

Goal was announced at UWDC’s Day of Caring

UW-Madison professor resigns after investigation

University says he violated policy on consensual relationships

Mind the gap

In greater Madison, the median cost of newly constructed homes is nearly...

We Energies wants to buy power from Point Beach nuclear plant through 2053

Utility’s power purchase agreement subject to PSC approval

UW Regents approve tuition freeze

Board supports two-year freeze and a new UW-Madison dorm

New IKEA store will take up more than one space

Madison store will occupy three retail spaces at Prairie Towne Center

Urban Triage to host community pop-up on Saturday

The event at Elver Park is open to the public

Dirac Labs raises $1.8 million to build quantum universal positioning system

System is being developed for defense and commercial applications

Midcontinent Grid Solutions to hold open houses on proposed power line

Programs are scheduled for eight southern Wisconsin counties

SSM Health to open Verona outpatient center in September

Under construction for the past year, the clinic serves a growing population