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Wed
19
Apr

Isabel D. Wall

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:23

Isabel D. Wall, age 95 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on April 18, 1927, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Heisz) Duha and was raised on the farm on Duha Ridge. She attended a teacher’s college in Platteville, Wisc. before going to teach school for several years.
Isabel married August Wall on May 25, 1949, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman. Together they raised their nine children on the family farm on Wall Ridge. August preceded her in death in 1973.
Isabel was always active in 4H and served as club leader for St. Wenceslaus and Wall Ridge. She enjoyed gardening, a good game of cards and playing with her grandchildren.

Sun
16
Apr

Proposed WaterCross Waterski races come before Common Council again

Submitted by admin1 on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 06:52

By Melissa R. Collum

At the January 3, 2023 Prairie du Chien Common Council meeting there was a request on the Consent Agenda to hold the Great Lakes WaterCross Waterski Races on St. Feriole Island Beach from June 23 -25. A motion was made by Alderperson Nate Bremmer and seconded by Jaaren Riebe with a vote of 7-0 to table the discussion until more information could be gathered.

Fri
14
Apr

Isabel D. Wall

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 15:50

Isabel D. Wall, age 95 of Prairie du Chien passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien. She was born on April 18, 1927, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Heisz) Duha and was raised on the farm on Duha Ridge. She attended a teacher’s college in Platteville, Wisc. before going to teach school for several years.
Isabel married August Wall on May 25, 1949, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Eastman. Together they raised their nine children on the family farm on Wall Ridge. August preceded her in death in 1973.
Isabel was always active in 4H and served as club leader for St. Wenceslaus and Wall Ridge. She enjoyed gardening, a good game of cards and playing with her grandchildren.

Fri
14
Apr

State tournament bound Blackhawks Special Olympics Basketball

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:34

Aiden Knight takes a free throw shot during a scrimmage game. (Melissa R. Collum/Courier Press)

The entire Prairie du Chien special Olympics basketball team and their coaches are heading to state tournament play on April 15-16 in Oshkosh. (Melissa R. Collum)

By Melissa R Collum

Fri
14
Apr

Ten Prairie High forensics students on to state

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:27

Members of the 2022-23 school year Prairie du Chien Forensics team. Front row (l-r) Aliya Earle, Isaac Hoffman, and Karina Sepe-Palacios. Row two (l-r) Marie Achenbach, Makayla Steger, and Coach Mary Stoeffler. Row three: Chaya Blackburn, Laura Strurmer, Ashlyn Jenks, and Allison Mathies. Row four: Rita Achenbach, Elle Shnieder, Amelia Graham, Gracie Gibbs, Ellia Oesterle, and Evie Eastman.(Contributed photo)

By Melissa R. Collum

Fri
14
Apr

Wauzeka-Steuben School District: A small town school with a big heart

Submitted by admin1 on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:25

Dustin Smith’s third grade students get plenty of individual attention as the small class sizes in the Wauzeka-Stueben school district fosters a supportive and family-like atmosphere. (Melissa R. Collum/Courier Press)

The kindergartners in Cathy Thornton’s class say two of their favorite things about school are homework and recess. (Melissa R. Collum/ Courier Press)

By Melissa R. Collum

    There has been a great deal of buzz in the community and the educational community, at large, over the academic achievements in the Wauzeka-Steuben (W-S) School District.

Tue
11
Apr

Kathryn A. Kurt,

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 15:07

Kathryn A. Kurt, age 72 of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Worthington, IA on March 2, 1951, the daughter of Vernon and Marion (Schemmel) Gudenkauf. She grew up in Worthington and went on to graduate from Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, IA with the class of 1969. She then furthered her education at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing. Kathryn married John Kurt on November 28, 1975, and together they moved to Prairie du Chien where they would raise their three children. She worked for Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien for many years until retirement in 2013. She enjoyed golfing as a member of the Prairie du Chien Country Club. She also enjoyed traveling, shopping, baking, and hosting her friends at the family home.

Tue
11
Apr

Laurie A. Garms, M.D.

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 15:05

Laurie A. Garms, M.D., 58, of Dubuque, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center.
Laurie was born April 12, 1964 in Postville, Iowa, the daughter of LaVerne and Ivanelle (Lenth) Garms. She was raised on a farm outside of Monona, and graduated from MFL High School. From a young age, Laurie loved to read, and always had her nose in a book. She attended Iowa State University for a year, and then transferred to Luther College, graduating a year early. Laurie was accepted early into the University of Iowa Medical School, and chose to concentrate on Neurology. It was at the University of Iowa that she met Phil Steffen, and they married on August 1, 1987 in Monona, Iowa. Laurie completed her internship at Michigan State University, and completed her residency in Neurology at University of Utah Medical School in Salt Lake City.

Tue
11
Apr

Dale Robert Fradette

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 15:03

Dale Robert Fradette, 76, died April 3, 2023 at the V.A. in Madison, Wisc. Condolences can be sent to: 303 W. La Grand Street, Boscobel, WI, 53805

 

Tue
11
Apr

“LETTERS TO SALA“ at PdC Fine Arts Center

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 15:02

This coming week-end the Prairie du Chien Fine Arts Department will be presenting a play entitled:

“LETTERS TO SALA“

by Arlene Hutton, originally conceived by Lawrence Sacharow and based on the book “Sala’s Gift” by Ann Kirschner

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