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Tue
09
Jan

Elijah (Eli) Robert Manuel August 22, 2003-December 26, 2023

Elijah (Eli) Robert Manuel, 20 of McGregor, IA passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. He was born Aug. 22, 2003 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Eli graduated from Doherty High School in 2021. He was employed as a welder at Astec, in Prairie du Chien, WI. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, playing video games, watching Anime, riding his four-wheeler and spending time with his best friends.

Tue
09
Jan

Thomas Frye October 3, 1944-December 21, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Frye, age 79, passed away on Dec. 21, 2023, in Muscoda, WI. Born on Oct. 3, 1944 in Geneva, WI, to Severin and Marian (Blattner) Frye, Tom spent his formative years on the family farm, cultivating a strong work ethic and a love for the land.

Tue
09
Jan

Robert F. Dickson August 8, 1928-January 5, 2024

Robert F. “Bob” Dickson, age 95 of Eastman passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Great River Care Center in McGregor, IA. 

He was born on Aug. 8, 1928, the son of William and Ada (Lawler) Dickson. Upon moving to Crawford County, he farmed in the Eastman area for many years.

Tue
09
Jan

Dorothy L. Konichek July 28, 1923-December 29, 2023

Dorothy L. Konichek, 100, passed from this world to her heavenly home on Dec. 29, 2023 at Prairie Maison, Prairie du Chien, WI.  

Tue
09
Jan

Karen Ward March 29, 1951-December 23, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Ward, a devoted mother, grandmother, and passionate Green Bay Packers fan. Karen peacefully departed this world on Dec. 23, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 72 years old.

Tue
09
Jan

Rosemary C Arneson December 25, 1940-January 4, 2024

Rosemary C Arneson, age 83 passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Jan. 4, 2024, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home, Prairie du Chien, WI, after a long battle with lung cancer. 

Tue
09
Jan

Local school districts assess DPI scores, evaluate progress

Prairie, Wauzeka and River Ridge respond to state-issued report cards

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
09
Jan

Bloomington board reviews ordinances, approves traffic code amendment

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
09
Jan

Fire safety, maintenance pertinent for heating equipment during cold months


A chicken coop at a residence in Prairie du Chien caught fire next to the garage. The Fire Department responded to put out the flames. The fire caused approximately $2,000 in damage before it was neutralized. (Submitted photo)

Even in cold temperatures, heat lamps and other heating devices can cause fires through the degradation of wood and paper products or in surrounding materials. Heating devices have become more prevalent in the Prairie du Chien community. (Submitted photos)

The post-holiday winter is prime time for home, structure fires

Wed
03
Jan

PdC Wrestling places third in Division Two for a second straight year and four wrestlers become place winners at the 41st annual Bi-State Classic in La Crosse


The Blackhawks pose for a photo on the stage at the La Crosse Center after accepting their team award for placing top three in their division. The Hawks scored 153.5 points, 2.5 points more than Lodi, to earn third place in Division Two. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Blake Thiry stares down Port Washington’s Garett Kawczynski as the two wrestlers do battle in the championship match at 215 pounds. Kawczynski would defeat Thiry by a score of 6-5. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Prairie du Chien junior Bryce Lenzendorf had the unfortunate luck of having the second ranked wrestler in the country in his bracket. Lenzendorf is pictured here facing off against Mequon Homestead’s Charlie Millard (a University of Minnesota recruit) in the quarterfinal round, with Millard winning by fall in 0:57. Millard would eventually go on to win his second consecutive Bi-State Championship. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Senior Drake Ingham looks to the referee as he tries to pin Hudson’s Malachi Hoff at 132 pounds. Ingham would have to settle for a 12-0 win instead. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

PdC senior Jeremiah Avery fights to control the wrist of Lewiston-Altura/Rushford-Peterson’s Camdyn Anderson in their quarterfinal match at 165 pounds. Despite an injury that occurred halfway through the match, Avery was able to power through the pain to earn a 11-3 victory over Anderson. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

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