Advertisement

Courier Press

Error message

  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 133 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to get property 'settings' of non-object in _simpleads_adgroup_settings() (line 343 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Warning: array_merge(): Expected parameter 1 to be an array, bool given in _simpleads_render_ajax_template() (line 157 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/includes/simpleads.helper.inc).
  • Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type null in include() (line 24 of /home/pdccourier/www/www/sites/all/modules/simpleads/templates/simpleads_ajax_call.tpl.php).
Mon
02
Nov

Pedestrian struck in downtown Prairie du Chien

Halloween night A Prairie du Chien man was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle in downtown Prairie du Chien Halloween night, according to the Prairie du Chien Police Department.

At about 10:40 p.m., the police department was notified that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of East Blackhawk Avenue and Michigan Street. Officers responded to the location and found a man on the roadway who was being attended to by a citizen.

According to witnesses, a dark-colored Ford truck was traveling east on East Blackhawk Avenue and failed to yield to the victim in the crosswalk. The suspect vehicle struck the pedestrian and left the scene, heading east on Blackhawk Avenue. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen by witnesses traveling south on Marquette Road. Further witness statements led officers to request assistance in locating the suspect’s vehicle in Clayton County, Iowa.

Mon
02
Nov

Substantial personal donation given for new library


Sue Tiller, of Tiller’s Furniture in Prairie du Chien, donated $50,000 last week to the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library fundraising campaign. She is shown seated in one of two chairs she and her siblings donated to the library in 1999 in honor of the 50th anniversary of her parents, Franklin and Patricia Tiller. Also pictured are Library Director Nancy Ashmore (back, left) and Library Board President Linda Munson. (Photo by Correne Martin)

Prairie du Chien’s Memorial Library Capital Campaign received a generous personal donation of $50,000 from Major Sue Tiller.

Earlier this year, the city announced a $1.5 million Capital Campaign to match a $1.5 million contribution to the project by the common council. The project, estimated at $3 million, is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2017.

“I remember walking, so many times, straight down Minnesota Street to the library, and then coming home with all my many borrowed treasures,” said Tiller, a local business leader, proud 20-year Army veteran and past president of the Friends of the Library. “I was introduced to so much growing up from the library but, most of all, I remember how safe and warm I felt just being there, reading there, among all the books. So, I can’t think of a better place to give support to than our little library, because it’s time to make it even bigger and better.”

Mon
02
Nov

PdC School Board asks residents to submit survey regarding facilities upgrades

Survey questions published in Monday’s Courier Press (Nov. 2)

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Though the Prairie du Chien Schools Advisory Task Force Community Meetings have recently concluded, the Prairie du Chien Board of Education still has more information gathering and planning to do. 

Mon
02
Nov

Burgess in Book


Prairie du Chien’s Phil Burgess holds a copy of “Stromatolites: Ancient, Beautiful, and Earth-Altering.” (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

 

Local rock collector part of new book

By Ted Pennekamp

 

A Prairie du Chien rock collector is featured in a new book “Stromatolites: Ancient, Beautiful, and Earth-Altering.” 

Mon
02
Nov

Michael J. Holte,

 

Michael J. Holte, 50, of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, Oct. 31.  Funeral services will be held graveside on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, with Rev. James Weighner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. The Garrity Funeral Home of Prairie du Chien is assisting the family. 

 
Mon
02
Nov

Francis Xavier Nolan

 

 Francis Xavier Nolan, 86 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday Oct. 30. Frank lived his long life to the fullest, always savoring new adventures and experiences while remaining ever committed to home and family. 

Mon
02
Nov

Norbert W. “Nub” Steinl

 

Norbert W. “Nub” Steinl, 79, of Bagley, died Friday, Oct. 30, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. 

Fri
30
Oct

River Ridge volleyball


River Ridge’s Sammy Steiger steers the ball away from Madison Kuhl of Southwestern Thursday night at North Crawford High School in the sectional semifinal. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Taylor Langmeier reaches back to hit the ball to the Southwestern side Thursday night.

Bridgette Myers gets ready to smash the ball down the line as teammates Sydney Bloom and Sierra Schier (32) prepare for a possible return.

Taylor Langmeier bumps the ball to the front line.

 

Southwestern 

stops River Ridge

By Ted Pennekamp

 

In a battle of number one seeds, Southwestern defeated River Ridge three games to none in a Division 4 sectional semifinal volleyball match at North Crawford High School Thursday night. 

Fri
30
Oct

Ruby B. (Shedivy) Ray

 

Ruby B. (Shedivy) Ray passed away Feb. 14, 2015 in La Vegas, Nev.

She was born Aug. 12, 1925 in Wauzeka to Frank and Bertha (Graser) Shedivy. She graduated from Seneca High School. She married Clifford Lee Ray on Feb. 23, 1946 in Prairie du Chien. They moved to Janesville in 1953. Ruby worked as a nurse at Janesville Riverview Clinic until her retirement in 1984, when she and Clifford moved to the La Vegas area.

Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Carl Shedivy, Harry Shedivy, Lawrence “Rocky” Shedivy; sister Carmen Becwar; and grandson Scott.

Fri
30
Oct

Marie Z. McNamara

 

Marie Z. McNamara, 88, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with Reverend John Sasse officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. 

Pages