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Fri
08
Feb

8 year old raises money for water in South Sudan

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 10:31

Kye Czajkowski Higgins, 8, of Prairie du Chien, is considered an Amazing Kid by Water for South Sudan for his efforts to raise funds for the organization.

Water for South Sudan (WFSS) works with passionate individuals from around the globe, now including an enthusiastic 8 year old from Prairie du Chien. 

The organization’s donors contribute in ways large and small to make its work possible. Its most recent monthly newsletter highlighted local boy, Kye Czajkowski Higgins, as an “Amazing Kid” for his efforts to support clean water, hygiene and sanitation projects in South Sudan. 

Last year, his brother, Logan, read “A Long Walk to Water,” a book by Linda Sue Park based on WFSS founder Salva Dut’s experience as a “Lost Boy of Sudan.” Kye then decided to read the book and was moved to start a fundraiser to help. 

Fri
08
Feb

Cycling a life changer for Bloomington woman

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 10:12

Crystal rides her beargrease through the snow as often year-round as possible. One of her favorite places to cycle is at Yellow River State Forest in Harpers Ferry, Iowa.

Crystal Kovacs is pictured with her sons, Dan and Brett, three years ago in 2015 and again on Mother’s Day 2018. Not only has she lost 70 pounds and changed her borderline diabetic, high blood pressure and COPD diagnoses, but she has also gained a stronger bond with her family.

Crystal doesn't let the elements phase her any time of the year. She is pictured here at Yellow River State Forest on her Salsa Beargrease.

Crystal is pictured on a Salsa Cutthroat bike, grinding along on the Dirty Kanza course in Kansas.

Crystal Kovacs was selected by Salsa Cycles as one of 16 sponsored athletes around the world to represent their brand.

By Correne Martin

Crystal Kovacs is living proof that you can be bold, even when you don’t fit the mold of a 20-something fitness trainer. 

At the age of 45, with her children nearly raised, Crystal has lost 70 pounds, reversed several health prognoses and propelled her way into an elite class of Salsa Cycles internationally-sponsored athletes who are powering through life’s adventures on the seat of a bicycle. 

“Every person has an athlete inside of them who wants out,” the Bloomington resident professed. 

Wed
06
Feb

Lots of winners at 69th Prairie du Chien Ice Fisheree

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 15:44

Tim Schlein of Monona, Iowa, was the lucky winner of $5,000 in the grand prize drawing. Schlein said he purchased one ticket at The Crooked Oar Bar and Marina on Saturday, the day that he also fished in the fisheree. Schlein said the nice windfall will go towards house projects. Schlein (left) holds the big check with Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce Director Robert Moses. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

John Erb of Waukon, Iowa holds the tagged perch that he caught during the 69th Prairie du Chien Ice Fisheree.

 

There was a big turnout for the 69th Annual Prairie du Chien Ice Fisheree with about 500 anglers participating on Saturday and Sunday. Headquarters for the event was the Crooked Oar Bar and Marina north of Prairie du Chien on County K.

Those attending had a great time and numerous prizes were awarded. Prize winners were as follows:

Walleye-sauger: First, Eddie Ward, 4.348 pounds. Second, Jerry Ward, 3.612. Third, Ron Tammling, 3.318.

Wed
06
Feb

Undefeated Prairie girls poised for a deep run

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 15:35

Lily Krahn and her teammates on Prairie du Chien worked hard in the off-season, work well together and have been unselfish on their way to a stellar record so far this season as they are poised for a deep playoff run. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Prairie du Chien High School girls basketball team continues to roll and has had one of the best starts to a season ever. The Lady Blackhawks are 16-0 as of Feb. 5, which is the third best start in program history and the third longest winning streak as well. Only the 17-0 start in the 1977-1978 season and a 21-0 start in 1982-1983 season are longer.

Wed
06
Feb

School closings, possible make-up days in discussion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 15:32

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Due to bad weather, area school districts have had to either close early or cancel school altogether on several occasions so far this winter, including four days in a row in one recent week.

Tue
05
Feb

Dallas John Valley

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 11:45

Dallas John Valley, 82, of Prairie du Chien, died Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien. He conquered cancer and suffered a 10-year battle with Parkinsons.

Dallas was born July 28, 1936, the son of Carl and Mary (Koecke) Valley. 

Tue
05
Feb

Caroline Gann Keller

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 11:45

Caroline Gann Keller, 72, of Lake Placid, Fla., passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 28, 2019, with her family surrounding her. She bravely fought breast cancer in 2007, lung cancer in 2015 and most recently stage IV breast cancer. 

Carol was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Pahokee, Fla., to parents John and Annie George Gann. She grew up in Clewiston, Fla., and graduated from Clewiston High School in 1964. 

Tue
05
Feb

Marjorie Mae Cook

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 11:44

Marjorie Mae Cook, 91, of Marquette, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. 

Mon
04
Feb

Garage destroyed but house saved in Seneca fire

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:53

A garage was destroyed but the house which was only a few feet away was saved by firefighters battling a blaze on a frigid Tuesday night, Jan. 29, one of the coldest nights of the year so far. 

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Department reports that a garage owned by Sara and Matt Wall on Highway 27 about three miles south of Seneca started on fire due to working on equipment in the garage when fumes ignited.

Responding to the scene were the Seneca, Eastman and Gays Mills fire departments, along with Tri-State Regional EMS, Alliant Energy, Seneca First Responders and the sheriff’s department.

Mon
04
Feb

CBD a hot new product line

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 10:51

CBD oils, creams, gummies and vape pens are some of the products available at Café Hope in Prairie du Chien.

Tisha Trautsch, RN, BSN, spoke about the history, products and potential benefits of CBD in the local hemp health class at Café Hope in January. (Photos by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Cannabidoil, or CBD, is a cannabis compound extracted from the hemp plant that has shown appealing medical benefits for people seeking relief from pain, inflammation, anxiety, seizures, fatigue and other conditions. It does not trigger that feeling of being “high,” like the psychoactive cannabinoid THC does, and there is no evidence of addiction. These reasons make it an attractive supplement for a growing number of Americans, according to Tisha Trautsch, the registered nurse who led a hemp health class Jan. 29, at Café Hope in Prairie du Chien.

Particularly, since hemp was removed in September 2018 from the federal Controlled Substances Act Schedule 1 classification list, and essentially legalized nationally, Trautsch said its usage is soaring.

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