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Tue
03
Oct

2023 Wauzeka-Steuben Hornets Fall Sports Teams


Members of the 2023 Wauzeka-Steuben Hornets Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are pictured here from left to right: Front Row - Leah Peralta, Ellah Jones, Mallory McCullick, Emma Udelhoven, Isabella Bunders, Ally Wall, Natalie Wright, Emma Wall. Back Row - Clint Mitchell, Assistant Coach Angela Wagner, Andrew Mezera, Parker McCullick, Theodore Millin, Julius Cooley, Brett Wagner, Head Coach Ben Dums, Nolan Reed-Mullikin. (Submitted Photo/Ben Dums)

Members of the 2023 Wauzeka-Steuben Hornets Volleyball team are pictured here from left to right: Top Row - Manager Chloe Manning, Sophia Walz, Brooke Mitchell, Head Coach Nikki Walz, Assistant Coach Amy Hurda, Cameron Hurda, Gwenn Walz, Manager Breileigh Trautsch. Middle Row - Violet Mitchell, Mackenzie Martin, Natalie Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Scarlett Walz. Bottom Row - Kiley Manning, Claire Wright, Morgan Berger, Zoey Jelinek. (Submitted Photo/Nikki Walz)
Tue
03
Oct

Thaddeus Peak November 2, 1928-September 18, 2023

Thaddeus B. Peak, 94 of Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2023, surrounded by family. 

The youngest of three sons, Thad was born Nov. 2, 1928, to Reuben Theodore and Helen Trenary Peak, in Springfield, MO. After high school, he studied forestry at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, and spent time “out west” on lookout towers. 

Tue
03
Oct

Michael Faas September 13, 1935-September 28, 2023

Michael J. Faas, 88 of Prairie du Chien, passed away Sept. 28, 2023, at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien surrounded by his family. He was born in Gays Mills, WI on Sept. 13, 1935, to Michael and Maggie (Rinehart) Faas. 

Tue
03
Oct

CWD still a factor in Crawford County, state

By Steve Van Kooten

 

The big, orange box stands out against NCS Gunsmithing and Sales on Marquette Rd. in Prairie du Chien. On the front, a red sign with big white letters says, “CWD Sample Site.”

Tue
03
Oct

Crossing Rivers Obstetrics Department holds diaper drive

In the bowels of the Bargain Boutique, past the cash register, the bookshelves and the collections of records, clothing and novelties, Jann Sturmer, Clothing Center and Food Program Coordinator for the Couleecap, had shelves of food, baby formula and, yes, diapers. 

Tue
03
Oct

Elkader production casts Prairie performers for Peter Pan

By Steve Van Kooten

 

“Why can’t you fly now, mother?” Jane asked her mother, Wendy.

Thu
28
Sep

Prairie Football now one step closer to playoffs after 43-12 win at River Valley


You would be forgiven for mistaking Blake Thiry for a basketball player instead of a wrestler with plays like this one against River Valley as he jumps to make a catch much like a power forward grabbing a rebound off the rim. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Max Schneider (64), Mason Hird (10), and Drake Ingham (11) get ready to down a Prairie du Chien punt late in the Hawks victory. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Bryce Lenzendorf (44) powers through a crowd. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

Brady Lenzendorf (7) and Garrett Lear (75) bring down the Blackhawk running back for a loss during Prairie’s win. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)

By Derick Kelly

 

Thu
28
Sep

2023 Seneca Royals Fall Sports Teams


2023 Seneca-Wauzeka-Steuben Blue-Golds Football Team - Front row (Left to right): Manager Kash Roberts, Dawson Davidson, Kaden Roberts, Garrison Becwar, Davey Bryant, Hunter Hagensick, Tucker DuCharme, Daniel Bryant, William Zander, Landon Flitch, Manager Keegan Joy 2nd row Left to right: Owen Oppriecht, Sawyer Swiggum, Nicholas Walz, Anthony Caya, Cohen Redman, Tucker Stluka, Preston Kuhnke, Jack Draka, Carson Sime, Ben Bird, 3rd row left to right: Julius Cooley, Cooper Lomas, Hayden Alvarado, Ruger Paetz, Jonah Klema, Jackson Konichek, Gabe Kapinus, Dakota Cox, Lucius Cooley, Top row left to right: Paul Krachey, Coach Nick Benish, Coach AV Roth, Head Coach Derrick Joy, Coach Brad Gillitzer, Coach Cody Mullikin, Coach Jared Payne, Dakota Owens (Lindsay Ludvik Photography)

2023 Seneca Cross Country Team - Head Coach Cody Sime, Gabriel Hamann, Jaren Grimsled, Seaver Rewey, Thomas Caya, and Assistant Coach Philip Davies. (Lindsay Ludvik Photography)

2023 Seneca Volleyball Team - Front row: Managers Ann Manning, Kwynn Sime, Kinsley Jelinek, Kaeli Sime, Tara Lenzendorf, Johanna Sime Middle row: Lydia West, Maya Buffington, Addison Davidson, Emma Manning, Sky Gilbertson, Brittany Heisz Back row: Assistant Coach Angie Mabb, Franky Groom-Fry, Kael DuCharme, Aylah Baker, Kylie Chambers, Lucy Manning, Ava Sime, Camryn Lenzendorf, Rita Sime, Raya Wallin, Head Coach Shelly Davidson. (Lindsay Ludvik Photography)
Thu
28
Sep

PdC Girls Golf team finishes runner-up at 2023 SWAL-SWC Conference Meet


The Prairie du Chien Girls Golf team pose for a photo after they finished second at the 2023 SWAL-SWC Conference Meet in Darlington. Pictured from left to right - Camryn Knapp, Elisia Wynos (Honorable Mention All-Conference), Irelynd Cejka (Honorable Mention All-Conference), Tessa Czajkowski-Higgins (Honorable Mention All-Conference), and Hannah Fritsche. (PdC Hawks Golf Facebook page)

Hannah Fritsche gets ready to make a putt during the meet. (PdC Hawks Golf Facebook page)

It was a cold, rainy morning on Tuesday, September 19 for the Ladyhawks Golf Team as they played in the Conference Championship in Darlington. The ladies did not let weather or expectations slow them down, however, as they played every bit as well as they could’ve hoped to. The team placed 2nd place with a 400 team score, led by Elisia Wynos with a 95, Tessa Czajkowski-Higgins with a 100, Hannah Fritsche with a 101, Irelynd Cejka with a 104, and Camryn Knapp with a 110. The 400 represented their best 18 hole score this year, and best 9 hole average as well.

Tue
26
Sep

Mississippi Meats sponsors Howl-O-Ween Coloring Contest

As the leaves fall and the wind starts biting, the season of ghouls and goblins inches closer, their fingers slipping through the cracks in the floorboards and their eyes glowing from the shadowed corners of the room. It’s the witching season; a time for costumed mischief and, more importantly, a time for treats. When the calendar turns to October, the haunted houses, corn mazes and hiking trails open to scare the public  out of their wits.

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