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Wed
16
Oct

City, property owners discuss remediation for flash flooding


The aftermath of the Sept. 12 heavy rain event left behind a discouraging amount of mud and debris in the eastern neighborhoods of Prairie du Chien.

By Correne Martin

A small representation of homeowners impacted by Prairie du Chien’s bluff-side flash flooding incident of Sept. 12 spoke at Tuesday’s city council meeting, after hearing what plans city officials have to make adjustments for the future. 

The storm brought three inches of rain in about 15 minutes, pushing mud, branches and other rubble from the 730 acres of land atop the bluffs down the Highway 27 corridor into the eastern neighborhood of the city beneath the bluffs.

“It came down fast and inundated the system,” said City Administrator Chad Abram, noting that by the time city officials could get on scene, it was too late to unplug the system.

Wed
16
Oct

WEDC CEO hears about Crawford County economic environment


Driftless Development Director Jim Bowman and WEDC CEO Missy Hughes chat before entering Cafe’ Hope in Prairie du Chien Monday afternoon.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Missy Hughes, the CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), visited Prairie du Chien Monday afternoon for a meeting with economic development officials in Peoples State Bank. Hughes then toured Cafe’ Hope and the newly opened Waterfront Hotel.

Wed
16
Oct

Board approves ‘Bluewater Cove’ name for alternative ed house, PdC’s Sources of Strength mental health program seeks trusted adults from community

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Prairie du Chien School Board Monday night approved of rolling over the current loan to pay off the approximate $850,000 in cost overages for the $18.9 million facilities upgrade project into a 10-year loan. District Administrator Bryce Bird said the 10-year loan will be paid off at approximately $100,000 per year at 3.35 percent.

Wed
16
Oct

Basic needs a struggle for 2 out of every 5 county residents

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Couleecap Director Hettie Brown gave a presentation about the Couleecap Annual Report to the Crawford County Board Tuesday morning. 

Wed
16
Oct

Seneca girls beat Kickapoo


Savanna Wallin of Seneca stuffs a spike attempt by Kickapoo in the first game. Seneca went on to win the match in four games. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Makenna Greene smashes the ball for a point versus visiting Kickapoo.

Seneca’s Ava Payne goes up for the block versus Kickapoo in Ridge and Valley action Tuesday night.

Anya Aspenson of Seneca wins this battle at the net against visiting Kickapoo Tuesday.

Delaney Boland (11) and Savanna Wallin (8) go for the block attempt.

Delaney Boland of Seneca taps the ball over the Kickapoo player Tuesday night.

 

Seneca hosted Kickapoo in a Ridge and Valley volleyball match Tuesday night. 

Seneca won three games to one by scores of 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, and 25-23.

Seneca improved to 18-12 on the season and 6-0 in conference action.

Tue
15
Oct

Steven 'Mac' Martin

Steven 'Mac' Martin, 63, of Wauzeka, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse. 

He was born April 25, 1956, in Mineral Point area. The son of Edwin and Leeta (Johnston) Martin. 

He went to school at Boscobel High School. After high school, he worked for several construction companies. He then went to work as a crane operator for Wick Homes for 25 years. He continued to drive semi trucks for a couple of companies until his retirement. He had a love for cars, Harley Davidson Motorcycles and pyrotechnics. He was a wonderful baker, making homemade bread, cakes, pasty and pies.

Tue
15
Oct

John C. 'Jack' Mulrooney

John C. “Jack” Mulrooney, 95, of Prairie du Chien, died on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. 

Jack was born in Bloomington, on Sept. 27, 1924, the son of Clifford and Harriet (McGrath) Mulrooney. 

He attended St. Mary’s grade school and Bloomington and Boscobel High Schools, graduating from Bloomington in 1942. He attended Loras College for one semester, then served in the Army Air Corps from March of 1943 until October of 1945. He held rank of flight officer–bombardier. After his discharge from service, he enrolled at La Crosse State Teachers College, where he lettered in track three years. He was co-captain of the 1948 track team and served as president of the letterman’s club. 

Mon
14
Oct

Prairie du Chien easily handles Dodgeville


Prairie’s Max Amundson makes an open-field tackle Friday night against Dodgeville. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Mason Kramer catches a pass and tries to break away from a Dodgeville defender.

Prairie du Chien’s Bradyn Saint plows forward for extra yardage.

The Blackhawks’ Traeton Saint (30) gets ready to smash into two Dodgeville defenders.

 

By Zach Mara

 

Friday night marked Prairie du Chien football’s annual Senior Night, as the Blackhawks (7-1, 5-1) hosted the Dodgeville Dodgers in the Hawks’ final regular-season home game of the 2019 season. The Dodgers (1-7, 1-5) were unable to move the ball consistently as the PdC defense continued its impressive play. After a monster 2nd quarter in which the Blackhawks scored 30 points, Prairie du Chien never looked back en route to a 58-8 rout of Dodgeville in Week 8.

Mon
14
Oct

Prairie du Chien comes back to win 5-set thriller


Prairie’s Clare Teynor (11) slams the ball to Lancaster Thursday night as Abby Feye (16) and other Lady Hawks get ready. (Photos by A.J. Gates, Grant County Herald Independent)

Maggie Dobbs bumps the ball to a Prairie du Chien teammate Thursday night.

The Prairie du Chien volleyball team celebrates their victory over host Lancaster Thursday night.

Hope Martin of the Lady Blackhawks winds up for a smash versus Lancaster.

 

The Prairie du Chien volleyball team traveled to Lancaster on Thursday night for an SWC match. It was a thriller! 

Lancaster took advantage of a slow start and a lot errors by the Hawks early on to win the first set 25-18. The second set was much closer as the two teams went back and forth, but the Hawks came up short in the second set, 25-23, to go down 2 sets to 0. 

Mon
14
Oct

Mississippi River floods again, causes road closures


The road to the St. Feriole Slough Boat Landing is under water, along with the surrounding property, including land near the Prairie du Chien Marina. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

According to the National Weather Service, the Mississippi River at McGregor crested at 16.77 feet on Saturday. Flood stage is 16 feet. The river is expected to drop slowly.

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