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Mon
01
Jul

Finance committee approves county library funding request

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 13:00

A display from the library’s summer reading program. Noelle Bezio from Zoozort, a wildlife education program, shows off one of the program’s many critters. A second display from the PdC library’s summer reading program. PdC Library Director Elisabeth Byers with Bezio during the Zoozort visit to the library. The Prairie du Chien Memorial Public Library has hosted numerous activities for their Summer Reading Program, including Avian Connection, ZooZort, scavenger hunts and Friday movies. In July, the library will host Scaly and Slimy with Osborne Park, Blufftop Alpacas, Harry Potter Owl Day and more. For more details explore the library’s Facebook page. (Submitted photos)

Recommends raising reimbursement rate for Crawford County to match Grant, Iowa countie

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Mon
01
Jul

Long Spurs hold Landowner Appreciation Day

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:56

(Top) During the NWTF Landowner Appreciation Day, children and adults took part in the sawdust pile, an event in which children can sift through the sawdust to find various denominations of money. (Bottom) A meal catered by Huckleberry’s in Prairie du Chien was part of the day’s festivities. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Mike Skaife talking at the raffle area during the Landowner Appreciation Day.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
25
Jun

Supervisors approve resolution for jail project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 13:45

Initial resolution gives board of supervisors authority to borrow project funds

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
25
Jun

Common Council approves resolutions

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 13:43

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
25
Jun

PdC area takes on water during storms

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 13:41

The Mississippi River has risen enough to start flooding St. Feriole Island. The walkway along the river has been covered in some areas.

A drain on Wells Street deals with a heavy flow of rain water during storm on Saturday afternoon.

Storm clouds crept over the bluffs from Iowa on the evening of June 22. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Much of southern Wisconsin endured stormy weather between Wednesday, June 18, and Sunday, June 23.

Tue
25
Jun

Hearts in Mind: Eagles Club presents donations from telethon

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2024 - 13:33

(Left to right, back row) Eagles Aerie 1502 President Chad Abram, Nick Crary, Dan Moris, Nate Bremmer, Tom Stram, Tucker Trefz (Mayo Clinic), John Wesley (UW), Pete Schmeling (UW), Dr. David DeHart (Mayo Clinic). (Left to right, front row) Dr. Comden Dahl (Gundersen), Olivia Moths (Gundersen), Joan Paulson, Evelyn Dow, Carolyn Flock (Mayo Clinic) and Scott Paulson. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

UW, Gundersen, Mayo benefit from 2024 telethon

 

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue
18
Jun

$35 million maximum price set for jail replacement project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:41

Finance committee recommends GMP to county supervisors

 

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue
18
Jun

PdC board reviews performance reports

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:38

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
18
Jun

Prairie pool to get new starting blocks

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:33

(Left to right) Deidre Stark, Cindy Standorff, Mike Wallace and Penny Remz at the Charles Wacouta Aquatic Park in Prairie du Chien. Stark, Standorff and Remz presented a check to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on June 10. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Members of the Waterhawks Swim Team, George Family Foundation and Mike Wallace gathered at the swimming pool on June 10.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Jun

Dream Up supports local child care providers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 11:14

Tinley, Ashlynn and Benjamin use a Circle Cycle Merry Go ‘Round purchased with funds awarded through the Dream Up Grant. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Family, group day care programs supported through grant; additional money available through Round 2.

By Steve Van Kooten

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