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Tue
08
Oct

Oktoberfest comes to Prairie next week


Tina Ter Horst, Lori Fedders, Ally Schultz, Angie Youngers, Katie Youngers, and Cara Reilly were part of the costume contest at the 2023 Oktoberfest. Schultz took home first place against a tough field. (Not pictured) Lon Haenel won first place in the men’s category and McKenna Haenel won the young adult category. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Fall is here, and that means the leaves are changing, the sweatshirts have been brought out of the closet and Halloween decorations have migrated from the back of the garage to the front yard. Along with the slight chill in the air and pumpkin-spiced everything, one of Prairie du Chien’s preeminent events will return for another year of fun and frivolity.

Tue
08
Oct

Council authorizes issuance, sale of promissory notes for Haydn Street


Work has progressed on the Blackhawk Junction Mall area — now called the Prairie Bluffs Court. The northern section of the building has been demolished and remodel work continues. Utilities installation for water and sewer are expected to be completed in the next year. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
08
Oct

Mayo doctors reflect on 25 years in PdC

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
08
Oct

Prairie Cottages meeting yields new timetable


One of three panels presented at the public information meeting on October 3. Panels showed exterior and floor plans for the units.

Progress on the the cottages has moved along ahead of schedule. The buildings are expected to be completed by April. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Ashley Lacenski

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
01
Oct

Oktoberfest names royalty


Carrie Nolan (left) and Dave Wesener (right) were named Miss Oktoberfest and Fest Master for the 2024 event, which will take place on October 19. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
01
Oct

Special Olympics athletes visit Little Explorers group


Bexley Neis, 2, uses adaptive bowling equipment during the Little Explorers program on September 26. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
01
Oct

‘Cookout for Cooke’ brings candidates to PdC


A Democratic protest took place a few blocks away from the Prairie du Chien High School during Trump’s visit. Demonstrators held signs in support of the Harris/Walz Democratic ticket for the November election.

Rebecca Cooke, Dr. Scott Walker and Gov. Tony Evers were present during the ‘Cookout for Cooke’ on September 23 on St. Feriole Island. (Photos by Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
01
Oct

60-year-old fire extinguisher a window to the past

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
01
Oct

Trump speaks in Prairie du Chien


(Top) Donald Trump speaks at the Prairie du Chien Area Arts Center (PAAC) to a crowd of approximately 700 on September 28. Patty Morin (middle) and Derrick Van Orden (right) watched from the panel. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The former president, others talk immigration, crime, drugs in Southwest Wisconsin

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue
24
Sep

W-S approves co-op with PdC, fields community concern on Title IX


Executive Director of Driftless Development, Inc., Mark Lee spoke to the Wauzeka-Steuben Board of Education at their regular board meeting. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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