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Tue
14
May

Pushing limits: lifting an outlet for Prairie native

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 14:40

Bailey Halvorson gets ready to perform a squat lift. Halvorson has competed at multiple UPA events in the area. (Photo courtesy of Bailey Halvorson, taken by Ellen Likens, owner of Ravenbelle Photography)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
07
May

School board rescinds resignation

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 14:27

At the Prairie du Chien Board of Education’s April 29 special meeting, the atmosphere was lighter than usual among the board members.

They had a good reason: High School Principal Doug Morris asked the board to rescind his resignation.

Tue
07
May

More dollars, more feet: county discusses jail design options

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 14:22

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
07
May

Mock accident demonstrates the costs of distracted driving

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 14:19

River Ridge School District hosted a mock accident for high school students on April 30. Fire fighters and emergency personnel from Bloomington and Glen Haven were on-hand to demonstrate the aftermath of a car accident. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Fire fighters employ the jaws of life and other equipment to take apart one of the vehicles.

First responders and other emergency personnel line up to speak with the students at the end of the presentation.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
01
May

Supervisors commend Olson, elect highway committee members

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:16

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors convened on April 16 for an eclectic agenda filled with presentations, committee reports and resolutions.

The supervisors also assembled for the first time since the April 2 elections. Sara Nelson joined the board for her first meeting as a supervisor, representing district 17 after Dave Olson did not run for re-election.

Wed
01
May

Whirling disease detected in Wisconsin, WDNR update on PFAS

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:14

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
01
May

Keeping up with Jones’: detailing business relocates

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:12

Caleb (left) and Corbin (right) in front of their location on S. Marquette Road in Prairie du Chien. Jones’ Detailing’s first day at the location was April 14. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Jones)

Brothers take cleaning business to Marquette road in Prairie du Chien

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
01
May

Henderson talks McGregor Lake at open house

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:09

Sara Rother, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District forester, teaches Corps employees and partner agency representatives how to plant a tree at the McGregor Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project near Prairie du Chien on April 22. (Photos courtesy of Melanie Peterson)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
23
Apr

Wauzeka-Steuben reviews construction projects, student achievement

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:01

Mara Hird received recognition for six years on the Wauzeka-Steuben Board of Education during the April 18 board meeting. Hird most recently acted as the board’s treasurer.

Andrew Udelhoven along with Board of Education President Nikki Asleson and Board Clerk Thomas Martin. Udelhoven received a certificate from the board for his performance at the state SkillsUSA competition. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The April 18 Wauzeka-Steuben Board of Education meeting covered a variety of topics, including a potential future construction project, student achievement at the SkillsUSA competition and progress on the district’s crosswalk project.

Tue
23
Apr

Common Council approves PSA, participation plan for street project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:58

Bob Granzow made his first meeting with the Prairie du Chien Common Council as the fourth district alderman. Andy Ringgold took over as the district one alderman the same night. (Photos by Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

After roll call at the common council’s April 16 meeting, City Administrator Chad Abram stated there were eight aldermen present with no vacancies. It’s the first time in months that the council has convened with a full roster.

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