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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

 

Tue
25
Feb

From PdC to Alaska: Ulrich’s work with dogs takes him to far corners

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:08

Jaren Ulrich shows off the view from a dog sled in Alaska, where he works for Alaskan Husky Adventures, a dog-sled tour company. (Submitted by Mike Ulrich)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
25
Feb

Fort Fun-draiser kicks off campaign for local playground

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:05

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Mike Wallace debuts conceptual drawings for possible improvements to the Fort Fun playground in Prairie du Chien (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport Manager Todd Berry was one of several guest waiters during the fundraiser on Feb. 20 at The Barn.

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
18
Feb

Prairie du Chien Board of Education tables moving grades

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/18/2025 - 12:19

[update: The article incorrectly states that the board of education will hold an operating referendum working session on Feb. 24. The meeting will not take place, and the next regular board meeting is still on Mar. 10.]

Tue
18
Feb

Second borrowing for jail approved

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/18/2025 - 12:15

Crawford county ‘set the sale’ for $18 million in bonds

 

Tue
11
Feb

Fort Fun fundraiser next week

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 16:06

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Feb

Column: Health care finance in America

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 15:46

By Scott Walker, M.D.

 

Tue
11
Feb

Historic markers to be placed in Prairie du Chien

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 15:44

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
11
Feb

Local collector acquires massive agate specimen

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 15:38

A close look at three polished agate specimens courtesy of Phil Burgess. Agates are found in the Prairie du Chien area, primarily in the Mississippi River gravels and the surrounding hills. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Large agate specimens that collectively weigh more than 200 pounds, according to Burgess. The specimens were found in Chihuahua, Mexico. The two cuts of Mexican Crazy Lace agate were polished after removal.

By Phil Burgess

 

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