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Wed
21
Aug

Conservation warden gives presentation to city council about ATVs-UTVs

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:17

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Prairie du Chien City Council heard a presentation by Crawford County Conservation Warden Cody Adams about ATVs and UTVs during it regular meeting Aug. 20.

Wed
21
Aug

Driftless Area Water Study discussed at county board meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:15

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Land Conservationist Dave Troester, County Nurse Cindy Riniker and State Representative Loren Oldenburg gave a presentation about the upcoming Driftless Area Water Study during the county board meeting Tuesday morning.

Tue
20
Aug

BARD buys Prairie Ready Mix

Submitted by admin1 on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 09:17

By Correne Martin

 

BARD Materials, of Dyersville, Iowa, officially purchased Prairie Ready Mix, Inc., a Prairie du Chien company, on July 1. This includes only the concrete and aggregate assets of the privately-held ready mix plants in Prairie du Chien, Boscobel and Richland Center, owned by Dillman family.

BARD was started in 1946 by Bill Mescher and Art Thier, as Dyersville Sand and Gravel Company. As it grew, acquired purchases and welcomed the founders’ sons on board, the company adopted the name BARD to represent Bill and Art, as well as their sons, Roger Mescher and Dennis Thier. Today, Chad Thier is the third generation vice-president running the family trade.

Mon
19
Aug

Two former Green Bay Packer stars speak at Boulder Creek Campground

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 14:59

By Peyton Meisner

 

Two former Packers greats made their way to Grant County Saturday, speaking at Boulder Creek Campground for charity.

Gilbert Brown and Santana Dotson spoke at the Campground as a part of the Gilbert Brown Foundation which supports over 144 different Wisconsin based children’s charities. All the money raised in Wisconsin, stays in Wisconsin. The foundation helps children by promoting structure and life skills awareness, by introducing team-building skills and promoting diversity in the community.

Brown and Dotson helped raise money for the foundation Saturday by signing autographs, taking photos, holding a $1 auction and playing a coin flip game.

Mon
19
Aug

Mussel survey completed near Villa Louis boat landing

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 14:54

Matt Berg and his diving team prepare for the mussel survey.

By Peyton Meisner

 

The city of Prairie du Chien saw a mussel survey being completed at the Villa Louis Boat Landing Friday morning.

The survey was necessary to determine if any mussel populations will be negatively impacted by the city’s plans to refurbish the boat landing, which will include plans to build an additional boat ramp, two floating docks, a handicapped-accessible parking and fishing pier and a picnic shelter and parking area according to an Office of the Commissioner of Railroads (OCR) decision made on the city’s petition to create these changes. 

Matt Berg, of Endangered Resource Services, LLC led the survey, which included diving underwater to scan for mussels and clams. “This is essentially a mitigation project to clear the water of all clams and mussels that can usually be found in the area,” Berg said.

Mon
19
Aug

Blackhawks host football scrimmage

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:21

The Blackhawks’ Traeton Saint looks to get to the outside Friday evening against Fennimore. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Prairie du Chien quarterback Dylan Coleman rolls to his left looking for an open receiver versus Fennimore Friday evening.

Traeton Saint breaks away for a huge gain against Fennimore.

Prairie du Chien’s offensive line gets a good initial push against Fennimore as the Blackhawks’ head coach, Cory Koenig, looks on.

 

The Prairie du Chien Blackhawks football team hosted a scrimmage with Westby and Fennimore Friday evening at Prairie du Chien High School.

Along with the round robin varsity action, junior varsity teams participated as well on the nice, sunny day.

A good crowd enjoyed seeing Prairie du Chien as they prepared for the upcoming season, which begins on Saturday, Aug. 24 with a noon game versus La Crosse Aquinas at UW-La Crosse.

Mon
19
Aug

Family fun for everyone at 161st Crawford County Fair

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:12

There are a lot of thrills and smiles for all who attend the Crawford County Fair.

 

There will be plenty of family fun for everyone at the 161st annual Crawford County Fair to be held from Aug. 22-25 at the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Gays Mills.

There will be many animal shows and exhibits daily as well as live music and the numerous fun rides for children of all ages at the ever-popular carnival.

Shows include Buddy Holly, Nick’s Kids’ Show, and The Magic of Jim Mitchell.

Thu
15
Aug

Steven V. Pellock

Submitted by admin1 on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 13:55

Steven V. Pellock, 32, of Prairie du Chien, died unexpectedly, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at his home.  

He was born June 16, 1987, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Steven and Amy (Skemp) Pellock.  

He married Amanda “Mandi” Mezera on Oct. 22, 2011, in Prairie du Chien. Steven worked in the family business as a carpenter for Pellock Construction. He was an avid outdoorsman and a devoted and loving father to his children, Aubrey and Jonathan. Steven was a huge Green Bay Packer fan, cared deeply for his closest friends and loved his faithful duck hunting companion, Zackary.  

Wed
14
Aug

River Ridge athletic fields taking shape

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 14:59

The new track and football field at River Ridge are beginning to take shape.

Work is being done on the new press box-concession stand as well as the lights, backstop and grounds of the new baseball and softball field complex.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The $2.2 million River Ridge athletic fields project is beginning to take shape. Some lights and the football scoreboard are up and the foundation for the new track is under construction. Also, the new baseball and softball complex is under construction, including the press box-concession stand, backstops, lights, fencing and playing fields.

Wed
14
Aug

No Prairie Rod and Gun Club Deer Show in 2020

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 14:52

For its first 15 years, the Prairie du Chien Deer Show averaged about 180 nice deer mounts per show. For most of its existence, the show was held in the Prairie du Chien Armory.

 

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Recently, the Prairie Rod and Gun Club voted to not have their annual Deer Show in 2020. The Deer Show has been the club’s only fundraiser and has had a run of 21 years.

Club member Dennis Kirschbaum said there were several factors in deciding not to have the show.

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