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Tue
09
May

Michael J. Atkinson (Mike)

Michael J. Atkinson (Mike), age 62 of Wauzeka, Wisc. passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Prairie du Chien on April 4, 1961, the son of LaVern and Virginia (Bomkamp) Atkinson. Mike graduated from Wauzeka High School in 1979. He then attended Southwest Technical College where he obtained two associate degrees. Mike married Janice Kreher on November 27, 1982, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wauzeka. Mike & Janice were blessed with two daughters, Kristy, and Linda. 

Tue
09
May

Joanne Carolyn Dull

Joanne Carolyn Dull, age 87 of McGregor, Iowa passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa.

Tue
09
May

Bonnie J. Boland

Bonnie J. Boland, age 72 of Prairie du Chien passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the UW Health University Hospital in Madison, Wisc. She was born on January 27, 1951, the daughter of Milford “Jr” and Judith (Grimsled) Payne. She grew up on the family farm in Seneca, WI where she enjoyed helping with the daily chores. She liked to play softball growing up and was a talented pitcher. Bonnie married Bernard “Butch” Boland on February 24, 1968. She worked at B.A. Kennedy Elementary School in Prairie du Chien as a custodian and cook for many years.

Sun
07
May

Dora “Kay” Kathleen Hefner

Dora “Kay” Kathleen Hefner, 88, of McGregor, Iowa died Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, Wisc. after a sudden illness. She was born May 23, 1934 to Neil and Catherine (Melvin) McCormick at home in rural Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Kay graduated from Waukon High School in 1952.
 

Fri
05
May

FLOOD CLEAN UP- Update from Crawford Co. Emergency Management


Debris left by the flooding by Washington Street Park. (Melissa R. Collum/Courier Press).
FLOOD CLEAN UP- Update from Crawford Co. Emergency Management and the City of Prairie du Chien
Wed
03
May

The 350th Expedition Anniversary

In the weeks leading up to the 350th Expedition Anniversary of the expedition of Marquette and Jolliet in Prairie du Chien on June 16-18, 2023 the Courier Press will be highlighting the history of Marquette and Jolliet and the events that will be taking place over the three day celebration.
Historic overview of the travels of Marquette and Jolliet
With hopes and dreams of mapping a water route to the heartland of North America, two canoes embarked from the Straits of Mackinac on May 17, 1673, and headed south and west. The expedition party numbered seven with leadership by Fur Trader Louis Jolliet and Jesuit Missionary Jacque Marquette. From their combined years of interaction with the indigenous nations of the Great Lakes they had garnered information about the existence of the Mississippi River and ways to get there. Information that was of great importance to the government of New France and their ambitions for advancing their culture and influence.

Wed
03
May

Quilt the Day Away at Hoffman Hall


Sue Phillips, from Barneveld has been attending the event for seven years. Phillips sews on a Vintage Singer Cast Iron Sewing Machine from the 1940’s ( Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

Mardell Winter is seated across from her niece and sister-in-law as she works on a star pattern block. (Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

By Melissa R. Collum

Tue
02
May

Arbor Day celebrated by B.A. Kennedy and Prairie Catholic First Graders


First graders, their teachers, Arbor Day presenters, and members of the City Tree Board pose with the Prairie du Chien Tree City USA flag at the Crawford County Court House Lawn for the 2023 Arbor Day Celebration. (Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

B.A. Kennedy student Joy is aided by Randy Ludvig as she tries to spray the portable water hose. (Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

Braxton, from B.A. Kennedy, closes his eyes to fully experience White Pine needles. (Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

On Friday April 28, 1st graders from Prairie Catholic and B.A. Kennedy schools took part in the Prairie du Chien Arbor Day Celebration. The students were welcomed by Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director Mike Ulrich. The program had three stations for the students to learn about forest management, tree identification, and fire prevention. Randy Ludvig, Lead Street Department Operator and Tree Maintenance Expert, spoke to the students about LaRiviera Park and what is done for forest upkeep and management. Travis Bunting, Crawford County Conservation Specialist, shared with the students about the dangers of forest fires and how fires are managed.

Tue
02
May

**211 has been Activated**

**211 has been Activated**

On May 1st, CCEM contacted Great Rivers 211 to assist with public damage assessments. They have confirmed they are active for taking damage-related calls and collecting unmet need information from Crawford County residents. Residents can call 211, press 1 for local disaster, and an agent will assist in taking their report. Additionally, people can self-report online using the 211-disaster reporting form here: https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report

If any residents have damage to report from the flooding crisis or any unmet needs, please use the 211 number and we can start organizing help. The following is a list of questions the 211-intake worker will ask:

Tue
02
May

Doris Helen Laufenberg Krogman

Doris Helen Laufenberg Krogman, age 91, of Prairie du Chien, Wisc. passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Crossing Rivers Health having lived a long and joyous life.

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