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Tue
16
Jan

Central Kitchen celebrates first anniversary at Hoffman


(Top) Roby Fuller gave a tour of the Sharing Spaces Kitchen utilized by the Central Kitchen. (Bottom) Kirsten Martin has worked as the kitchen’s chef. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

“That’s more than enough for me,” Mayor David Hemmer said after he placed his silverware on his plate. A small piece of his cake still remained, but Hemmer waved his hand.

Tue
16
Jan

Winter weather brings wind, wet snow


After a mild start to the winter season, Prairie du Chien, along with most of Southwest Wisconsin, was bludgeoned by cold temperatures, wind and snow in three different rounds of inclement weather on the week on Jan. 10. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Reported snowfall for the weeks surpassed 25 inches in Prairie du Chien, WI, according to the National Weather Service. (Genevieve Wilson/Submitted photo)

Predictions of an El Niño winter, with milder than normal temperatures, and a mild December with little snow may have lulled some people into a state of complacency.

And then came last week and this week.

Tue
09
Jan

Local school districts assess DPI scores, evaluate progress

Prairie, Wauzeka and River Ridge respond to state-issued report cards

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
09
Jan

Bloomington board reviews ordinances, approves traffic code amendment

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
09
Jan

Fire safety, maintenance pertinent for heating equipment during cold months


A chicken coop at a residence in Prairie du Chien caught fire next to the garage. The Fire Department responded to put out the flames. The fire caused approximately $2,000 in damage before it was neutralized. (Submitted photo)

Even in cold temperatures, heat lamps and other heating devices can cause fires through the degradation of wood and paper products or in surrounding materials. Heating devices have become more prevalent in the Prairie du Chien community. (Submitted photos)

The post-holiday winter is prime time for home, structure fires

Tue
02
Jan

Bridgeport board decides on Sanitation Position

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
02
Jan

Local Wisconsinite finds success in magazine industry

Graduate from River Ridge has won accolades and continues to forge new directions as a leader

 

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue
26
Dec

Blackhawk Bridge updates construction progress


The public library in Lansing, IA, hosted a second update meeting on the construction of a replacement for the Blackhawk Bridge. A demonstration showed the circumference of a drive shaft. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press).

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
26
Dec

County Supervisors move jail project to schematic phase

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
26
Dec

String Ensembles Bring Christmas Cheer to PdC


The Prairie du Chien String Ensemble performed at the HS PAAC on Dec. 21. Middle School and High School performers showcased a medley of seasonal music. (Genevieve Hyde Wilson/Contributor)

The Prairie du Chien School District String Ensemble performed a Christmas Concert on Dec. 21, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Prairie du Chien High School Performing Arts Center (PAAC).

The Middle School group performed a variety of Classic Christmas Carol’s such as “Jolly Old St. Nick,” “Jingle Bells” and “Christmas in a Minute and a Half.” The High School group then performed “Deck the Halls” and an Old English Carol, “Good King Wenceslas.”

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