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Citizens Academy seeking 2018 participants


Prairie du Chien Sgt. Kyle Teynor introduces a Citizens Academy cadet to the firearms and shooting techniques utilized by officers of the department. (Submitted photo)

The Prairie du Chien Police Department and city of Prairie du Chien are searching for the next group of area community members interested in the 2018 Citizens Academy. Anyone interested in learning more about the Prairie du Chien Police Department is encouraged to obtain an application at the Crawford County Communications Center, city hall or online at cityofpdc.com.

The 2018 academy will begin March 7 and conclude on May 9. The class meets on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Class size is limited.

“As a Prairie du Chien native my entire life and current mayor, I would recommend this class to all who would like to develop a bridge-building trust with the department,” Dave Hemmer said. “Further, it gives you a closer look at what your police officers may face on a daily basis.”

Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 23 and can be dropped off at city hall or the police department.

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15
Jan

Lady Timberwolves


On Jan. 12, River Ridge girls’ basketball took on Benton. Junior varsity earned themselves a win, while varsity came up short with a score of 54-39, Benton winning. Above, Bayli Mason works against Benton’s defense in the junior varsity contest. (Photos by Rachel Mergen)

Skylar White of the River Ridge varsity pushes the ball upcourt versus visiting Benton.

Ruby Breuer gets a good shot in the lane in junior varsity action.

 

Zephrys over 

Lady Timberwolves

Benton defeated host River Ridge 54-39 in a Six Rivers West girls basketball game Friday night. 

The Zephyrs led 26-13 at halftime.

Skylar White netted 14 points to pace the Lady Timberwolves. Taylor Langmeier scored 11. Rachael Herrick and McKenzie Graf each had 6. Maria Breuer added 2.

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15
Jan

Wauzeka-Steuben's ambitious goals

 

Wauzeka-Steuben working 

hard to achieve ambitious goals 

and to create a five-year plan

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Mon
15
Jan

Cecil E. Olson

 

Cecil E. Olson, 70, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, at the Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, after a brief illness. 

 

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12
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Arlene Schmidt

 

Arlene Schmidt, 88, of Prairie du Chien, formerly of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, surrounded by her loving family at Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien. 

 

Wed
10
Jan

Prairie du Chien gymnasts host River Valley


Prairie du Chien-Fennimore gymnastics coaches Alex Kress and Tasha Buchheit assist Hannah Garrity on the uneven parallel bars Monday night. River Valley won the event 113.725-92.375. It was Parent’s Night for Prairie du Chien-Fennimore. (Photos by Rose Ziel)

Prairie du Chien-Fennimore’s Lexi Kregel performs on the balance beam versus visiting River Valley Monday night.

Mackenzie Pettit does a jump on the balance beam.
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10
Jan

Wildlife Viewing Area


The shoulder will be widened along a portion of County K in the town of Prairie du Chien to create a wildlife viewing area for Gremore Lake. (Photo courtesy of Crawford County)

 

Wildlife viewing 

area to be constructed 

along County Highway K

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Wed
10
Jan

PdC School Board

 

School facilities 

project continues 

on inside of buildings

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Wed
10
Jan

Trains unexpectedly stopping cause traffic slowdowns in PdC

By Rachel Mergen

 

In recent years, Prairie du Chien drivers have noticed multiple trains slowing down and stopping in the city, causing the blockage of multiple main crossings, including the ones located on Blackhawk Avenue, Wisconsin Street, Iowa Street and Wells Street. These unexpected stops have led to the slowing down of traffic for up to a half an hour at times. In addition, the crossing arms have been lowered when there is no obvious coming train, which can lead to drivers attempting to break the law and drive around the crossing arms unsafely.

These disruptions in traffic, according to Amy McBeth, the director of public affairs for Wisconsin at Burlington Northern Santa Fe, are often the result of equipment malfunctions or railway breakages. These events are especially common when temperatures decrease greatly. It is the only option to stop, so the team aboard the train can continue to travel safely.

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10
Jan

Lessons in Learning - Mezera

By Rachel Mergen

Prairie du Chien native Kayla Mezera has been the special education teacher in the Prairie du Chien School District since 1980, a career she dreamed about as a young child playing teacher.

Mezera attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to receive a degree in special education. She completed a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minn. Her qualifications also include training in food therapy. 

She found herself interested in the field after witnessing the strength of her sister and a childhood neighbor, who both faced handicaps.

“I was destined to come back here,” Mezera stated. She enjoyed growing up in the community, and her husband, who she met in college, was to take over his family’s local business Mezera Heating and Air Conditioning. 

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