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Tue
14
Apr

Wauzeka-Steuben Spring Play Preview: Students to engage in murder, mayhem and mirth

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:37

Molli Hooker (left) and Isabella Bunders play Wadsworth and Yvette in Wauzeka-Steuben’s spring production of Clue. The play will hit the stage later this month. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Hooker (left) and Bunders start a run through of Wauzeka-Steuben’s version of Clue, which will debut on Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m. in the Doll Gym.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
14
Apr

Mock accident shows emergency response

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:34

A emergency flight physician and flight nurse are assigned to every med flight. Flights come out of three places in this region, including Mineral Point and Janesville.

A medevac helicopter landed on the school’s playing field behind the building for the mock accident this past week.

Emergency personnel from Glen Haven, Bloomington, Patch Grove and others contributed to the mock accident at River Ridge School this past week. The school hosts the demonstration approximately every two years for its students. Fire departments, first responders and law enforcement agencies took part. (Photos by Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Emergency responders demonstrated the techniques, equipment and coordination needed to save lives in a trauma situation.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
07
Apr

Students to show flair for the dramatic in 'The Crucible'

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:57

The students at Prairie du Chien High School will be exploring the darker side of humanity with their production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, which will take the stage for the public from April 16-18. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
07
Apr

Kris' Kitchen brings home-cooked style to Eastman

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 09:55

Andy Stluka at his bar counter with some of his signature dishes, including the deep-fried deviled eggs, a Bloody Mary and an iced coffee. Kris' Kitchen is named for his mother, who passed away from cancer in 2003. "She was a farm person, raised six kids and cooked meals for them every day. I named it in honor of her." (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

UPDATED on Wednesday, April 8.

 

Kicker: Eastman; Fresh Faces New Places

Wed
01
Apr

Prairie du Chien School District makes final case for referendum

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/01/2026 - 09:37

District Administrator Andy Banasik led two public information sessions on Monday, March 23, at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. About the district’s proposed three-year operational referendum. Voters can choose to approve or reject the school’s proposal at the April 7 elections. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Todd Hajewski, a school business specialist with Baird, provided information about school financing and revenue levy limits during the public sessions. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
25
Mar

Supervisors hear transmission line presentation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 12:26

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
17
Mar

Casino holds ribbon cutting for landside property

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:24

(Top) Bally’s Marquette held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new landside site in Marquette, Iowa. The new building had a soft opening earlier this month. (Middle) Marquette Mayor Brittany Hemmer was one of the speakers during the event, and (Bottom) Liz Breitbach, president of the Upper Mississippi River Gaming Corporation Board, also provided comments. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Bally’s Marquette held a grand opening for their new landside casino on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m.

Tue
17
Mar

Board approves bids for sale of two houses

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:16

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
17
Mar

Supervisors approve final borrowing for jail project

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 10:14

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
03
Mar

Veterans Memorial eagle to get some much-needed TLC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:33

A photo taken after the Wauzeka Veterans Memorial’s construction was nearly completed in 2019. (Archival photo)

Visitors to the Wauzeka Veterans Memorial may have noticed the bronze eagle is missing. There’s a good reason — it’s getting a facelift.

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