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Mon
23
Sep

Crawford, Grant cover crop program a big win for region


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

Wauzeka-Steuben taking action toward community revitalization, school referendum

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.

Mon
23
Sep

Pop-Up Shop sign-up urged this week

Ever wanted to start your own business? Now’s the time

 

Prairie du Chien Main Street announced its new Pop-Up Shop program earlier this month. It’s an essentially risk-free, immediate offering to local entrepreneurs who want to open up a business for three months—in October and through Dec. 31.

The program will partner a few local entrepreneurs with downtown commercial landlords, with most supportive costs and marketing assistance falling into the hands of PdC Main Street, in collaboration with Couleecap, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Viroqua Chamber Main Street. There will be a rent discount offered to landlords, who will benefit by having this three-month “open house” of sorts on their property.

Fri
20
Sep

Klema, Scherer top ‘fair story’ contest

Sue Klema was the Grand Champion winner of the Crawford County Fair’s “Every Person Has a Fair Story” writing contest. Sue’s story will be entered into the state contest at the state fair convention in January.

The Reserve Grand Champion honor went to Wendy Whitney-Scherer.

 

Glory in the Showring

By Sue Klema

I grew up showing Holstein cattle at the Crawford County fair, so when my husband, Arnie, brought home a Jersey cow from the UW-Platteville sale, I didn’t know what to think. Who would have thought that I would fall for this lovely breed? We have had the pleasure of being in the presence of many of these amazing animals with the beautiful eyes and gentle souls.

Thu
19
Sep

Kickapoo predicted to flood

 

The Kickapoo River is expected to have minor flooding in Crawford County within the next few days, according to the National Weather Service in La Crosse.

The river at Soldiers Grove was at 8.63 feet on Sept. 19 and is predicted to reach 14.3 feet on Sept. 21. The river is then expected to recede rapidly. Minor flood stage at Soldiers Grove is 13 feet.

Wed
18
Sep

Work readying new 4th Ward Marina for 2020

Earthmoving and work to reestablish the city of Prairie du Chien’s marina property has been visible at the new 4th Ward Marina over the past few weeks. Blair Dillman has an agreement with the city to offer boating services along the marina. 

According to advertisement in the Courier Press, the marina will have covered boat slips available for the 2020 season and reservations are now being taken. For more information and reservations, contact Barron Dillman at 326-2141. 

Wed
18
Sep

Wauzeka man sets citizen recycling example for community


Mike Mullikin stands on his rural Wauzeka farm among the loads of recyclables he personally collected from mainly two events in his community this summer. He encourages the public to do their part toward citizen recycling efforts and taking care of the earth. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Mike Mullikin took it upon himself this summer to enact a citizen recycling project in the community of Wauzeka. 

He was noticing overflowing dumpsters, specifically at village summer rec activities, that had just as many recyclables in them as actual garbage. He felt compelled to do his part in taking care of the earth.

“I keep seeing these stories about plastic in the ocean and how our landfills are filling up. These materials don’t decompose very well,” he noted. “A little encouragement could go a long way toward keeping some of this stuff out of the landfills.”

Wed
18
Sep

Local contractors still fighting to get paid for Lawler School Lofts project

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Numerous Prairie du Chien and area contractors who worked on the $8.7 million Lawler School Lofts project are still quite angry and still fighting to get paid, more than a year later. Lawler School Lofts is a 40-unit apartment complex. It was the former Wyalusing Academy and is located at 601 S. Beaumont Road in Prairie du Chien.

Wed
18
Sep

Two arrested for drugs

On Sept. 14, at 3:32 a.m., a deputy of the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office observed a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis turn off of S. Main Street and drive against traffic on W. Wisconsin Street (one-way street), in the city of Prairie du Chien.   

The deputy made contact with the driver, Samuel H. Hirsch, 44, Waterloo, Iowa. Hirsch exhibited signs of drug-related impairment and nervousness while speaking with the deputy. A woman passenger was asked to exit the vehicle for further questioning. Upon doing so, the woman passenger exhibited signs of nervousness and refused to identify herself. However, a second deputy arrived on scene and was able to identify her as Goldie L. Farmer, 20, Prairie du Chien. It was determined that Farmer had active arrest warrants through Crawford and Grant counties.

Wed
18
Sep

Special event lineup to enliven PdC community

Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series about upcoming recreational offerings in Prairie du Chien. 

By Correne Martin

Prairie du Chien’s got it when it comes to fall and winter events, especially family-friendly and tourist attracting opportunities.

It’s hard to believe Halloween is around the corner, but the annual Halls of Terror, hosted by Scream Extreme at the Cedar Building on St. Feriole Island, will start on Friday, Oct. 11. It will be held every Friday and Saturday thereafter from 7 to 10:30 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., there will be a kid-friendly haunt. Prior to that, there will be a kids costume contest at noon. 

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