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Tue
05
Mar

Recycling effort gives back to schools, community


Community Cans’ collection site near Wauzeka is one of three locations for people to donate their aluminum cans to help the community. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Two mounds of pop cans stored for delivery to L & M salvage in Richland Center. Community Cans accumulates cans throughout the year to recycle them at the end of March. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
05
Mar

Overcrowding a primary concern for county jail replacements


A computer generated image of the replacement jail’s proposed control room area where essential operations can be performed by jail staff. (Courtesy of Klein McCarthy Architects)

A Computer generated image of the prospective jail design’s intake area. The design firm has begun to virtually layout designs for crucial areas of the buildings. (Courtesy of Klein McCarthy Architects)

The county’s project progressed past schematic design phase at the end of February, follows suit with other Wisconsin counties

 

By Steve Van Kooten

Wed
28
Feb

Wauzeka school board approves repair projects, yearly audit

The Wauzeka-Steuben Board of Education had their hands full when they convened on Feb. 19 for a regular board meeting; the agenda had seven actionable items, which included repairs, records retention proposals and signage for the district’s building.

Wed
28
Feb

Crawford County passes spate of resolutions, prepares for jail financing

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
28
Feb

Council approves architect and design firm for Public Safety Building

City moves forward with familiar design firm after proposals vetted by city staff

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
28
Feb

Lansing bridge closed indefinitely


The Blackhawk Bridge still stands over the Mississippi River outside Lansing, Iowa, and is one of the few crossings from Iowa to the Southwest Region of Wisconsin. An investigation to determine the cause of a structural issue is still in process. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The Blackhawk Bridge, which crosses the Mississippi River to connect Lansing, Iowa, to Southwest Wisconsin, has been closed indefinitely, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT).

The bridge was closed to traffic on Sunday due to safety concerns. The Crawford County Dispatch reported the bridge closure at 3:29 p.m. on Feb. 25.

Tue
20
Feb

PdC Fire Chief provides 2023 year-in-review

Tad Beutin, the City of Prairie du Chien’s Fire Chief, attended the Common Council meeting on Feb. 6 to provide a summary of the department’s activity in 2023. Abram stated infrastructural employees would be called upon to give regular presentations to the council in future meetings.

Tue
20
Feb

Details on Lansing bridge demonstration shaft progress


(Left) Crew members working on the Blackhawk Bridge replacement project were in attendance to talk about the progress made over the past month. (Right) A model of the current Blackhawk Bridge was shipped to the Meehan Public Library in Lansing, Iowa, for display through July. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
20
Feb

Eastman grapples with property assessment disparities


Sam Tesar (left), Bill Schultz (middle) and Roy Kramer (right) met with the Town’s land assessment contractor before their meeting on Feb. 12. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press).

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
20
Feb

St. Peter Church provides Ashes to Go to kick off Lent


Rodney Boardman has participated with St. Peter’s Ashes to Go program for over ten years. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Senior Pastor Miranda Klosterboer (left), Michael Douglass (middle) and Rodney Boardman (right) stand outside the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church on Feb. 14 to offer ashes and blessings for those passing by. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The pantry box, situated in front of St. Peter Church, is a resource for those in need of food and other essential items. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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