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Tue
01
Aug

Chamber and tourism community room expansion begins


The businesses and individuals involved in the project participated in a groundbreaking ceremony (L-R) Tahra Ferguson, Jon Miles, Mary Antoine, Marc Myhre, Sara Koehn, Chad Abram, Sheri Bowar, Duane Rogers, Carlee Monroe, Logan Coulter, Robert Moses, Jim Hackett, Pete and Paul Langmeier of Top Notch Construction, and Bird Skemp.

A  groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center and Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce office building was held Monday, July 31st. 

Wed
26
Jul

St. Feriole Memorial Gardens hosts Business After 5, honors members


Donna Teynor (left) presents a cake to Cathie (Middle) and Tom Nelson (Right) at the Business After 5 even on July 19 at the St. Feriole Memorial Gardens. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
26
Jul

Tavern League gives to St. Feriole Ball Park


Kurt Bender delivers donation check to Drew Bode, board member for the St. Feriole Ball Park. (Submitted Photo)

The St. Feriole Island Ball Park received a donation from the Crawford County Tavern League of Wisconsin as part of the organizations continuing initiative to benefit its local communities.

Wed
26
Jul

Parks and Rec Director ruminates on 15 years

Behind the wheel of a red truck, Mike Ulrich, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director for Prairie du Chien, gave the grand tour of Prairie’s outdoor locations. From Lawler Park through St. Feriole Island all the way to La Riviere Park, Ulrich added to each leg of the journey with stories and history that tracked his (and many others’) contributions to the community’s development.

Wed
26
Jul

Just a Drill: Lifeguards Test Emergency Readiness


Prairie du Chien police, EMS, and lifeguards work together poolside to practice a water rescue while swim team “actors” look on. (Contributed Photo)

By Breanna Teynor

 

Wed
26
Jul

Audit presented to PDC common council

Prairie du Chien’s Common Council met on Tuesday evening, July 18, to review the results of a city audit conducted for the year ending December 31, 2022. In 2021, the city’s federal expenditures were greater than $750,000, which triggered an additional compliance audit.

Wed
26
Jul

Shrek The Musical showcases young talent


Student Actors Bryson Forde (left) and Nora Udelhoven (Right) rehearse their roles as Shrek and Dragon ahead of Thursday’s shows. (Submitted Photo)

By Breanna Teynor 

 

Wed
26
Jul

Baldwin visits site for $5M center


Left to Right: Chief of Police Kyle Teynor, Mayor David Hemmer, City Administrator Chad Abrams, US Senator Tammy Baldwin and City Planner Nate Gilberts were on hand to discuss plans for a public services building to house the police and fire department. Baldwin deemed public safety a priority for Wisconsin. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

United States Senator Tammy Baldwin arrived in Prairie du Chien on Monday, July 24, to acknowledge five million dollars secured in rural development funds to build a new Public Safety Center for the town’s emergency services.

Tue
11
Jul

Battle for Prairie du Chien comes alive at Villa Louis


Cal Peters’ depiction of the Battle for Prairie du Chien is on display at the Prairie du Chien City Hall. There are number murals by Peters displayed throughout Prairie du Chien. (Contributed photo)

By Melissa R. Collum

Mon
03
Jul

Charges filed in fatal crash

A 57-year-old Bloomington man faces 10 charges after a fatal head-on crash near Patch Grove June 25.

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