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Tue
18
Mar

Moving grades to high school, district calendar tabled

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/18/2025 - 14:50

John Hying, a student at Prairie du Chien School District, spoke to the Board of Education about the school’s policies and snow make up days. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
18
Mar

City council candidates talk upcoming election

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/18/2025 - 14:42

Among the bevy of important races during the spring elections on April 1, three people will vie for positions on the Prairie du Chien Common Council.

Tue
11
Mar

Can-do attitude: Community Cans eyes 10K lbs.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/11/2025 - 14:59

Mike Mullikin stands next to one of the piles of aluminum cans waiting to be hauled away and redeemed. The money raised from can collection is donated to various causes in the community. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Mar

Lock and Dam 9 gets replacement anchorages

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/11/2025 - 14:37

The outside of the miter gates leading into the lock chamber. There are flat, circular formations of ice on the water caused by bubbling. Bubbler systems are used to pump temperature-controlled water to keep the ice from forming on the gates.

(Left) A large crane fixed to a floating barge used to transfer supplies from one area to the next. Using a crane to efficiently move supplies and tools from one side of the lock to the next, rather that moving it by foot or cart all the way around the lock. The crane is also used to break up ice formation for traveling purposes during the off season. Each barge has a different rated capacity for what it can lift, and the barge itself can dictate what weight the machine can bear because the barge can list.

A look at part of the anchorage and concrete work being done at Lock and Dam 9 near Lynxville. (Photos by Steve Van Kooten)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Mar

78th competition announces six finalists

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/11/2025 - 14:23

(From left to right) Michelle Stangler, Natalie Roe, Olivia Lulich, the current Alice in Dairyland Halei Heinzel, Sara Hagenow, Allison Foster and Mikayla Flyte pose for the media after the announcement of the six finalists for the 78th Alice in Dairyland, which will take place in Crawford County between May 15 and 17. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Mar

Local student publishes novel

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/11/2025 - 14:08

Brody Koresh, 15, with a copy of his novel, I Am Now a Killer. Koresh said the title alludes to the character’s realization of the sacrifices people make in order for good to prevail. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Mar

Council moves ahead with fifth municipal well project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/11/2025 - 13:59

High PFAS shut down two of the city’s wells this past year.

 

Tue
04
Mar

County accepts bid for $18 million borrowing

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:48

Progress on the addition to the Crawford County Jail has remained on schedule, according to Kraemer Brothers, the county’s construction management company on the project. The addition is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026, with full construction done later that year. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
04
Mar

Rodriguez promotes focus on increasing health care workers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:43

Sasha Kozelka, Nicole Martin, Mark Willems, Sara Rodriguez, Chris Brophy, Samantha Donahue, Shanon Mergen and Geoff Mandala. Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez visited Prairie du Chien on Feb. 25 and met with the Crossing Rivers Health Leadership Team as part of her work on the governor’s Task Force on Healthcare. (Photo submitted by Samuel Canney)

Lt. governor advocates for boosts in incentives for Wisconsin health care professionals

 

Tue
25
Feb

Heinzel visits Prairie du Chien schools during FFA Week

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:13

77th Alice in Dairyland Halei Heinzel spoke to students at the Bluff View Intermediate School on Feb. 20. She also met with students at the high school during her visit for National FFA Week. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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