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.

City of Madison sets meeting schedule for data center plan

Final decision on an ordinance regulating data centers could come Jan. 12

UW Health acquires Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam hospital officially becomes part of UW Health

More care is going unpaid at Wisconsin hospitals

Hospital association report cites 15% increase in unpaid visits

Brewers thank fans for Parade of Champions celebration

Milwaukee Police Department estimates 750,000 attended parade

Tonja Johnson appointed new UW system president

Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents selects Alabama native to lead university system

Oshkosh Corp. cuts about 80 office jobs

Cuts come in company’s transport segment

Harley Davidson’s quarterly profit plummets

LiveWire, company’s electric motorcycle brand, in financial trouble

Seven Acre Dairy opens the Lodge

Paoli business expands with more hotel rooms

Photos: 2026 Healthcare Summit

In Business Madison honored four local Healthcare Heroes and hosted two panels at our 2026 Healthcare Summit

WEC Energy Group in talks with data center operator

Parent of We Energies considers a 400-megawatt data center project