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Wed
25
Sep

Crawford County Ag Clean Sweep happening Oct. 25

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:07

Crawford County is holding an Ag Clean Sweep and electronics recycling event Friday, Oct. 25, at the county highway shop just south of Seneca on Highway 27. Hours of collection are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any Crawford County resident who can provide proof of residency may participate. 

This event is a great opportunity for residents to properly dispose of many chemicals and substances that may pose serious health and environmental hazards. There is always a wide array of chemicals brought in to this event, some much more toxic than others. Now is a great time to go through your basement, garage, or your barn and bring in those unused, unwanted chemicals. There is a 200-pound limit on chemical waste.

Wed
25
Sep

Chamber unveils new website, effort to bring Junior Achievement to PdC

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:06

By Correne Martin

The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce has gone live with a revamped website, and the organization is taking the lead on bringing Junior Achievement to the local school system.

According to Bob Moses, chamber president and CEO, the website features a new video focus and more emphasis on its businesses. 

“We will tie in videos to a monthly spotlight for two businesses each month,” Moses said, noting that the chamber would like to incorporate podcasts next year as well. “I encourage people to log on and check out our new site.”

Wed
25
Sep

Disappearance ends with 15-year-old child in safety

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:05

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at approximately 7:40 a.m., the Prairie du Chien Police Department responded to South 6th Street in Prairie du Chien for a report of a missing 15-year-old. Officers responded and met with the family of the juvenile.

It was determined the child was last heard from at about 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. Several known associates of the child were identified. Officers also received cell phone and social media account information relating to the child. A search of the home revealed information that clearly indicated the child had left on their own and did not want to be found, according to Police Chief Kyle Teynor. Through the course of the first 30 minutes on-scene, a potential location of the child was determined and officers checked that location. No contact could be made at that residence.

Wed
25
Sep

Fight for veterans exposed to Agent Orange comes to PdC

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 10:54

Vietnam veterans advocate Steven Pape, Richard Lindbeck and Jim Armstrong of River Town Ironworks hold a metal flag to support Vietnam veterans.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

 

Richard Lindbeck, the president of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Wisconsin State Council visited River Town Ironworks Tuesday afternoon. Rivertown has been creating metal flags in an effort to raise funds for veterans.

Tue
24
Sep

Francis E. Heisz

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 16:13

Francis E. Heisz, 83, of Prairie du Chien, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at his home. 

He was born on May 13, 1936, in Pine Creek, the son of Charles and Evelyn (Garvey) Heisz. Francis married Patricia Kahler, who died in 1999. He married Corrine Hull on Feb. 23, 1981. Frank loved the Brewers, Packers and Badgers. He enjoyed fishing and everything the Mississippi River had to offer. Francis took great pleasure in the Prairie Dog Blues Festival and music and visiting the Villa Louis. 

Mon
23
Sep

Kickapoo hits flood stage, expected to drop quickly

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 13:47

Debris that washed up from the Sept. 12 storms and flash flooding sits at the canoe landing along Plum Creek Road in rural Wauzeka, as the foggy Kickapoo River waters rose to the riverbank edge by Monday morning, Sept. 23, around 7:30 a.m. (Photo by Correne Martin)

 

The Kickapoo River continued to rise in Crawford County due to rains of the past several days.

At Soldiers Grove, the river crested at 12.35 feet on Sept. 22, according to the National Weather Service. Minor flood stage at Soldiers Grove is 13 feet. The river is expected to drop relatively fast.

At Gays Mills, the Kickapoo crested at 13.5 feet on Sept. 23. Flood stage at Gays Mills is 13 feet. The river is expected to recede quickly.

Mon
23
Sep

Potosi-Cassville edges River Ridge

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 13:41

Brayan Barrita (28) returns a kickoff in second-quarter action while Archie Cooley (18) looks to block. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

River Ridge quarterback Cole Crubel rolls to his right while looking for a receiver.

Will Esser scores the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter for River Ridge during their homecoming game versus Potosi-Cassville Friday night.

 

Potosi-Cassville defeated host River Ridge 24-21 at the Timberwolves’ homecoming game Friday night in Bloomington.

River Ridge dropped to 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the Six Rivers Conference. Potosi-Cassville upped their overall record to 3-2 and their conference mark to 1-2.

The Timberwolves got on the board first with a 3-yard TD run by Will Esser. The PAT by Kaine Baus was good and River Ridge had a 7-0 lead.

Mon
23
Sep

Crawford, Grant cover crop program a big win for region

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 13:37

A plane from Sky Share LLC of DeWitt, Iowa, applies cover crop seeds to a cornfield in Crawford County in early September. (Photos courtesy of Karyl Fritsche)

This is some of the equipment used to transfer and load the cover crop seed mixture into the planes at Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Anyone driving by the Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport in early September may have noticed three yellow planes along with equipment for loading seed parked near the terminal building.

The planes are owned by Sky Share LLC of DeWitt, Iowa, and were hired by Black Sand Granary of Patch Grove to apply a cover crop seed mixture to farms in Crawford and Grant counties.

Mon
23
Sep

Linda L. Schilter

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 12:25

Linda L. Schilter, 75, of Bagley, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at Orchard Manor Care Center in Lancaster. 

She was born on Sept. 1, 1944, in Lancaster, the daughter of Willard and Ada Caley. 

Linda married Albert Schilter on Sept. 12, 1980, at the Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1995. 

Linda worked as a CNA at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Bagley Women’s American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and “God’s little creatures.” 

Mon
23
Sep

Wauzeka-Steuben taking action toward community revitalization, school referendum

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 11:46

By Correne Martin

Strategic economic development plans have been a focal point for members of the greater Wauzeka community as of late. The most paramount goals are to attract and retain residents and businesses and increase enrollment at the school. Also materializing is a potential referendum for general operations, aimed at April 7, 2020.

Citizens, school leaders, parents and others vested in the villages of Wauzeka and Steuben and the Wauzeka-Steuben School District have formed a collective that has held visioning and marketing meetings as early as February of 2018. Driftless Development, the Crawford County Economic Development organization, as well as CESA have stepped forward to lend expert guidance.

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