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Tue
13
May

Presentation held for Blackhawk Historic District


A look at part of the Blackhawk Avenue downtown district. A portion of downtown may become a state- and/or nationally recognized historic district.

 By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
13
May

City plans to remove two bridges from West Blackhawk


The accessible culverts on the two bridges slated for removal on St. Feriole Island. Both are positioned on West Blackhawk Avenue between Fourth Street and Villa Louis Road. Pictured are the south side of both bridges, which are still exposed, while the north side of the bridges are filled in. Both bridges have been rated as unsatisfactory for several years. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
13
May

School board does not reverse cutting programs

The Prairie du Chien Board of Education did not reverse cutting the orchestra and gymnastics programs during their May 12 meeting.

Tue
06
May

School board approves contract for crosswalk

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
06
May

Under foot, under investigation: ‘What’s Under the Villa?’ to precede construction project for the mansion


Dr. Amy Rosebrough, the state's archaeologist, stands in front of a grotto on the Villa Louis historical site that conceals the base of an ornamental fountain. The base is a recent discovery and may be utilized in the future. (Photos by Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Some stone artifacts found on the Villa's property on St. Feriole Island.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
06
May

Crawford County Supervisors receive jail project update


The iron framework for the skywalk that will connect the law enforcement center and courthouse to the new jail addition. According to Callin, it will provide a secure pathway from the detention areas to the courtroom areas for inmates. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
30
Apr

Neely Ann Shindelar

May 22, 1973–April 18, 2025

 Neely Ann Shindelar, age 51, of Prairie du Chien, passed away peacefully at home in her mother’s arms on April 18, 2025. 

Wed
30
Apr

Column: Schools are investments, too

By Dr. Scott Walker

 

Wed
30
Apr

Steel Magnolias takes Wauzeka on a southern-tinged journey

The curtain raised for Wauzeka-Steuben’s rendition of Steel Magnolias this past week.
Wed
30
Apr

‘The hardest job you’ll ever love’: Summer camps offer practical experiences, opportunities for new skills


Photos courtesy of Sugar Creek Bible Camp.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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