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Wed
05
Oct

Watermain being replaced

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:46

Work is continuing on the replacement of the watermain along Villa Louis Road.

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Wed
05
Oct

Several vehicles at EV show at Prairie Cinema Saturday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:42

Ron Leys of Prairie du Chien stands next to his Ford Mustang Mach-E at the EV Show Saturday at Prairie Cinema. Leys said his Mustang gets the equivalent of 100 miles per gallon. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Andy Marshall (left) of Ferryville discusses the Ford F-150 Lightning with Sonny and Linda Sondreal of Prairie du Chien at the EV automobile show in the Prairie Cinema parking lot Saturday. The EV pick-up truck sells for about $39,974.

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Wed
05
Oct

Collum new editor at the Courier Press

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:30

Melissa Collum

Melissa R. Collum joined the Courier Press as an editor starting Oct. 3. Collum, a Prairie du Chien resident, comes to the newspaper from academia and as the former editor of the Postville Herald, Postville, Iowa. As a CORE curriculum professor at Viterbo University she teaches courses in education, ethics, global studies, and history. By far Collum’s favorite courses to teach are those related to Servant Leadership which foster students’ growth and understanding of service to their community. She will continue teaching courses at Viterbo while at the newspaper.

Wed
05
Oct

A bigger, better Oktoberfest on tap for 2022

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/05/2022 - 10:28

Ms. Oktoberfest, Lori Kuehl, an original member of the Oktoberfest Committee, enthusiastically engages with the crowd along the parade route during last year’s Oktoberfest. The 2022 event is expected to be even more fun. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Thu
29
Sep

Businesses recognized at chamber of commerce banquet

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 16:04

Accepting the award for Crossing Rivers Health Hospital of Prairie du Chien are Jim Smith, Foundation Board President; Kerry Campbell, Chief Clinical Officer; Chris Brophy, Chief Executive Officer; Jenny Pritchett, Chief Operating Officer; Sasha Dull, Chief Development Officer; Carlos Cantero, Jr.; Hospital Board of Directors; and Geoff Mandala, Chief Financial Officer. (Photos by Linda Ginkel)

Prairie du Chien is celebrating 150 years as a community. Accepting the award are City Administrator Chad Abram, City Council Representatives Nate Bremmer, Jaaren Riebe, Nick Crary, Nate Gilberts and Mayor Dave Hemmer.

Homesteader Homes was recognized for 25 Years of Service during the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Dinner on Sept. 22 at the Backwater Bar and Restaurant in Prairie du Chien. Above, Tom and Ginny Herreid are shown with their award.

Huckleberry's received an award for 30 Years of Service. Chip and Roxanne Skemp and Bob Moses accept the award.

Dean and Heidi Rockweiler, Lowden Rockweiler, and Colin Ahlstom accept their award for 50 Years of Service for Rockweiler’s Appliance and TV.

Sutton Insurance received an award for 65 Years of Service. Accepting the award are Carlee Monroe, Tarah Sutton Marx, Sally Whitish and Kevin Mulrooney.

This group photo has several award winners. At left is Bill Bousek of Universal Forest Products accepting an award for celebrating 20 Years of Service in the Prairie du Chien Community. Next, Nick Coffield, General Manager and Rod Hall, Owner of Prairie Motor Sports receives the 2022 Community Investment of the Year Award. Next is JoAnn Evans of The Cannery which received the award for providing 25 Years of Service in the retail industry in Prairie du Chien. On the right are Brian and Crystal Priebe of The Sweet Tooth. They are receiving the New Business of the Year Award for 2022.

The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award is awarded to an individual, group, organization, or business who go over and above to reach their goals and impact on their community. The Legacy Award represents a long-standing sustainable achievement whereby success is measured by hard work and determination. Accepting the award are Robert and Jennifer Yaeger of White Springs Restaurant of McGregor.

The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber Banquet and Awards Program on Thursday, Sept. 22. The event was hosted at the Backwater Bar and Restaurant in downtown Prairie du Chien. 

 

Wed
28
Sep

Mr. Anonymous pays for everyone’s groceries for two hours at local Aldi’s

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:14

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Wed
28
Sep

Firemen’s Shelter taking shape on St. Feriole Island

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:12

Construction of the Firemen’s Shelter was underway Thursday, Sept. 22. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Construction is continuing and the Firemen’s Shelter on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien is taking shape.

Wed
28
Sep

$5.5 million awarded for Stage 2 of McGregor Lake Project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:09

Work on Stage 1 of the McGregor Lake Project has continued throughout the summer of 2022 and is expected to wrap up this fall. The bid for Stage 2 has been awarded and work is expected to be completed in 2025. The cost of the entire project (Stages 1 and 2) will be about $24 million. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

Total project to cost $24M

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Tue
20
Sep

Prairie School District considering School Resource Officer

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 15:13

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Tue
13
Sep

A nice day for traditional driving at the Carriage Classic

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 19:24

Jannette Paulu of North Oaks, Minn. drives this carriage in the Sporting Day of Traditional Driving event at the 41st annual Villa Louis Carriage Classic on Friday, Sept. 9 on the Villa Louis grounds on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien. The horse is a Clydesdale-Quarter. The vehicle is a Meadowbrook. There were 125 competitors competing in numerous events at the Carriage Classic. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

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