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Members of the St. Peter Evangelical Luther Church went on a mission trip to the East Coast this past June. Participants stopped at several locations throughout New York State during their journey. (Submitted photo)
High school youth from St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Prairie du Chien joined youth from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atwater, Minn., for a mission trip to Buffalo, N.Y., from June 22 to 30.
Erik Wild stands in front of a projector during his presentation about timber rattlesnakes in the Driftless Region. The presentation, which took place earlier this summer, covered reproduction and habits of the species. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
Wild's snakes may inspire a 'ssssss' but definitely not a 'zzzzzz'
Prairie du Chien adults and youth made the trip to Georgia earlier this summer to help rebuild from the devastating Hurricane Helene, which ripped through the southeastern coast of the United States in the fall of 2024. (Photos submitted by Mary Stoeffler)
Participants on the trip contributed to rebuilding efforts by painting, putting up drywall, demolition work and landscaping.
Gundersen, Mayo Clinic and UW-Madison accepted checks from the Eagles Club this past Wednesday. The Club distributed the money raised from the 50th Eagles Heart and Cancer Telethon earlier this year. Accepting (and holding) the checks were Dr. Pete Schmeling (UW-Madison), Dr. David DeHart (Mayo Clinic) and Dr. Karen Comden Dahl (Gundersen). (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
(Left to right) Former Clerk of Circuit Court Nancy Dowling, Circuit Court Judge Lukas Steiner, current Clerk of Circuit Court Holly Tanner, Adams County Clerk of Circuit Court Miranda Christensen, District Court Administrator Anya Crossland and Karen Martin. Steiner swore in Tanner as the new clerk of court for Crawford County on July 11. On the same day, the county thanked Dowling for her years of service. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
An archival photo showing Bill Halpin holding a plaque presented to him by Chamber of Commerce President Art Frydenlund and Secretary Fred Grelle. Others present included Joe Cosgriff, Don Ritchie, Gene Lee, Gordon Bowers and Harolow Duerst. (Archival photo)
A look at the Halpins’ initial set up in the late 1950s. The business moved from Elkader, Iowa, to Prairie du Chien in 1958 after a tornado did significant damage to the original building. (Archival photo)
(Left to right) Nate and Nick Gilberts behind one of the tables they donated for riverside area on St. Feriole Island. The area, formerly a boating dock, now has space for additional tables and other possible structures. (Bottom) Exercise equipment installed at North Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
Parker Barrow will return to the Blues Fest this year after a stunning performance in 2024. Ten musical acts will take the stage during the three-day festival highlighting blues and rock n’ roll. (Photo used with permission from Parker Barrow)
This year’s Prairie Dog Blues Fest promises a packed lineup of big names and even award winners during the three-day event, which will take place on July 24, 25 and 26 on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien.
