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Mon
23
Apr

Weather a factor in several accidents

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 11:37

On April 18, the Prairie du Chien Police Department responded to multiple weather-related traffic crashes.

At 12:48 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of South l0th Street and East Parrish Street. A westbound vehicle being operated by Chad Peterson, 36, Prairie du Chien, collided with a southbound vehicle being operated by Tina Becwar, 50, Boscobel. The Becwar vehicle was able to driven from the scene and the Peterson vehicle was removed by Nagel’s Towing Service. No injuries were reported as a result of this crash.

Mon
23
Apr

Dairy Princess and Little Miss Squirt contests happening in Crawford County

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 11:30

Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Crawford County Dairy Princess. High school age students who are residents of Crawford County and interested in promoting the dairy industry are invited to compete for the title of Crawford County Dairy Princess. Each candidate will give a 3-5 minute speech about a current dairy industry topic, and answer interview questions from the judges. Each contestant will be judged on her ability and willingness to promote the dairy industry in Crawford County and surrounding areas.

Candidates should be knowledgeable about the dairy industry, enjoy meeting new people and be able to participate in dairy events such as the Crawford County Dairy Breakfast, parades, fairs, educational activities and community promotions throughout the year.

Mon
23
Apr

A mock reminder: Be smart, safe

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 11:29

Isaac Blum played the "seriously injured" victim in River Ridge's mock crash last Thursday, April 19.

Deputy Dan Reuter hollers at James Breuer, aka the drunken driver in the mock crash, to blow as hard as he can during a "breathalyzer test," done in front of his classmates to show what happens when a driver is suspected to have been drinking. (Photos by Correne Martin)

Funeral director Nathan Popp rolls the "deceased victim" in front of the student body, as he explains what his role is at a scene where someone is pronounced dead.

Key participants in the mock crash included (from left) makeup artist Jordan Mink, Deputy Dan Reuter, Kerrigan Trautsch, Denny Cathman, Isaac Blum and James Breuer.

By Correne Martin

There’s screeching, a loud boom, the cracking and popping of glass breaking and metal bending. You’re screaming and crying and feeling your body being jerked around. There’s the smell of coolant and other chemicals. 

Then...silence...

This experience is a nightmare of a lifetime. It’s not only the sounds that will remain with you, when you’re involved in a severe crash. But, in a drunken driving crash that ends in injuries, even death, the memories and consequences—if you live—will haunt you forever. 

Mon
23
Apr

Harper's Slough Project

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 10:36

Rotary Club Prairie du Chien High School students plant trees as part of the Harper’s Slough Project Friday. (Photos courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel, Rotary Club Prairie du Chien students and other volunteers dig holes on one of the seven Harper's Slough Project islands to plant trees.

 

Harper’s Slough Project construction complete

McGregor Lake Project in final 

planning phase

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Fri
20
Apr

Lucille “Sally” Schaefers

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 17:29

 

Lucille “Sally” Schaefers, 89, of McGregor, Iowa, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Great River Care Center, McGregor, Iowa. 

 

Lucille Veronica was born to Casper and Mary (Lucher) Schaefers on Nov. 24, 1928, in Clayton, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garnavillo, Iowa. Sally attended Garnavillo Catholic School through the eighth grade.

Fri
20
Apr

Belita Elenore (Stokes) Taylor

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 17:17

 

Belita Elenore (Stokes) Taylor, 89, of Prairie du Chien, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, at the Great River Care Center at McGregor, Iowa. 

 

Fri
20
Apr

Francis Joseph Forst

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 17:02

 

Francis Joseph Forst, 82, of McGregor, Iowa, died Thursday, April 12. 

 

Francis was born Jan. 24, 1936, to Leonard and Leona (Becwar) Forst, in Prairie du Chien. While growing up he was active in FFA and 4-H. Francis graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1954, and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Thu
19
Apr

Three Prairie Archers to Nationals

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 10:41

Taia Dressler, Devan Jacobson and Allison Davis qualified to shoot at the 2018 NASP Eastern Nationals in Louisville, Ky. on May 10 to May 12. (Photos submitted)

Members of the Prairie du Chien team compete in Cashton earlier this season.

The Martin Adkins Archery Club of Prairie du Chien comprised 23 of the more than 1,600 archers at the state competition in Wisconsin Dells.

The Martin Adkins Archery Club poses at the NASP State Tournament.

 

Three Prairie du Chien archers 

to shoot at national competition

By Ted Pennekamp

 

On Friday, March 23, the Prairie du Chien School District’s archery team competed in the Wisconsin National Archery in the School’s Program (NASP) state competition at the Woodside Sports Complex in Wisconsin Dells. 

Thu
19
Apr

Teen arrested after vehicle rolls on Bypass

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 09:19

On Tuesday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m., the Prairie du Chien Police Department received a call of a vehicle driving erratically on South Beaumont Road. The caller then told dispatch that the vehicle had hit a curb and rolled over several times on the Highway 18 Bypass near South Wacouta Avenue. The vehicle came to rest on its tires and the driver proceeded to drive in a field until the vehicle struck a power utility box, where it was disabled.

During the course of the crash investigation, it was determined that Dylan Yeomans, 19, Prairie du Chien, was the operator and lone occupant of the vehicle. Yeomans was taken to the Crossing Rivers Health emergency room for possible injuries.

The vehicle suffered severe damage. Yeomans was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (first offense) and reckless driving.

Thu
19
Apr

Public info meeting planned for Michigan Street project

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 09:18

The city of Prairie du Chien will host a Public information meeting on Thursday, April 26 to review the upcoming North Michigan Street project. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the community room at city hall.

Representatives from the city and Vierbicher, the city’s consultant on the project, will be in attendance.

Work is scheduled to begin in June. The contractor for the project is H. James and Sons Construction.

The project involves the reconstruction of North Michigan Street from Blackhawk Avenue to Perry Street, Haydn Street from Michigan Street to Illinois Street, and Park Street from Michigan Street to Illinois Street. The project will consist of the following:

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