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Thu
28
May

Dorothy Halverson

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 13:50

 

Dorothy Halverson, 87, of McGregor, Iowa, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 26.

Dorothy Rosemary Pfiffner was born Sept. 10, 1927, the daughter of Edmond and Clara (Miller) Pfiffner of Lansing, Iowa. Dorothy married Roger Halverson of Waukon, Iowa, and the couple moved to McGregor where they raised their three daughters. Dorothy was a housewife and businesswoman, operating Dorothy’s Beauty Salon out of her home in downtown McGregor for many years. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church, and enjoyed crocheting, dancing to big band music and spending time with her family.

Thu
28
May

River Ridge seniors walk at graduation

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 11:58

After turning their tassels, the confetti officially fell on the River Ridge Class of 2015 at the graduation ceremony Friday night in Patch Grove. (Photos by Addison Mumm)

Ame Knapp and Kristee Champion snap a selfie after River Ridge’s graduation ceremony Friday night.

River Ridge grads Seth Williams (left), Mason Weaver and Alex Udelhoven ham it up for their family and friends.

Bridget Kazda and Alex Udelhoven

Back row: Marty Fischer, Bea Mumm, Kari Breuer, Ashley Ploessl Middle row: Sarah Breuer, Beth Zimmer, and Michelle Cliff Front row: Armella Recker

Armella Recker, Sarah Breuer, Kari Breuer and Beth Zimmer

Adam, Brad and Riley Klein

Ashley and Allison Ploessl hug it out as Emma Mergen and Shane West walk down the aisle.
Thu
28
May

Prairie du Chien holds commencement

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 11:48

(Above) Brooke Moret (left) and Jessica Steger spoke at Prairie du Chien High School’s graduation on behalf of the NHS members. (Photos by Heather DeBruin)

After the ceremony, graduates Shanice O'Connell, Lanie Trautsch and Robert Poots took a chance to preserve a few of their new treasured memories and posed for a picture.

Prairie du Chien High School’s graduation Sunday, May 24, featured many proud memories for the family and friends of the graduates.(Left) Graduate Holly Connor is shown with her proud parents, Milo and Donna Connor, receiving a medal for her academic achievements during her high school years.

(Right) Parents Fritz and Wanda Tippery also presented their graduating daughter, Rachel Tippery, with her medal for academic achievement.
Thu
28
May

Memorial Day services in PdC, Wauzeka, Bloomington, Glen Haven

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 11:45

Former Crawford County Veterans Service Officer Jim Hannah of the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard addresses those gathered in the Bluff View gymnasium as part of the Prairie du Chien Memorial Day Ceremony Monday morning.

Ruth Taylor plays ‘Taps’ while other members of the Prairie du Chien Honor Guard salute the United States Flag.

These two Cub Scouts were among several who attentively watched and listened to the Memorial Day Ceremony.

In between showers the morning of Memorial Day, May 25, Wauzeka’s annual parade went on as planned. These men and women proudly represented the local American Legion post. The community’s Memorial Day festivities also included a program at the school and a chicken dinner, which was moved indoors due to the rain.

Joanne Peloch (left) and Dana Knutson pass out stars and stripes pencils to Wauzeka parade attendees Monday morning in honor of Memorial Day.

Brendan Jentz decorates the grave of Joseph Jacco, who served in the Mexican War, while the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post stands in the background during the Bloomington-Glen Haven Memorial Day ceremonies Monday, May 25. As is the tradition each year, memorial services were held at 10 different cemeteries in the outlying countryside of the two communities.

Though the rain did fall, the brave stood tall. American Legion Post 148 Abraham Hickok Wetmore, Bloomington, is pictured standing solemnly during the drizzly and chilly Memorial Day observances in the Bloomington and Glen Haven area Monday.

Connor Mumm (left), Faith Schier and Bill Schier set the wreath for the fallen soldiers at sea in Glen Haven.

Photos by Ted Pennekamp, Correne Martin, Addison Mumm and Sue Kuenster

Wed
27
May

WS track at Regional

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:25

Joel Martin of Wauzeka-Steuben runs in the 3200 relay Tuesday at Boscobel. (Photo submitted)

Tatem Baures qualified for the Sectional Track Meet in Bangor in the 800, 1600 and 3200-meter runs.

 

Wauzeka-Steuben does 

well at regional track meet

The Wauzeka-Steuben track team turned in a sterling performance at the Boscobel Regional Track Meet Tuesday night. The Hornet boys’ team qualified individuals in three different events for the sectional track meet at Bangor on Friday. Connor Stenner qualified for sectionals in the pole vault. Drew Zimmerman qualified in the high jump and the 3200 relay team consisting of Joel Martin, Logan Lomen, Marti Soaquin Fluis and Drew Zimmerman also qualified. 

Wed
27
May

River Ridge girls win regional

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:09

The River Ridge girls celebrate their Regional Championship at Boscobel Tuesday.

 

River Ridge girls win 

Regional Meet, boys take fourth

The River Ridge Track Team competed in the Division 3 Boscobel Regional Tuesday. 

The River Ridge girls were the Regional Champions with 120 team points. Boscobel had 113, Fennimore 101, Wauzeka-Steuben 95, De Soto 77, North Crawford 60, Kickapoo-La Farge 46, Ithaca 40 and Riverdale 28.

Wed
27
May

First Impressions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 11:56

 

Lake Mills residents give their 

‘First Impressions’ of Prairie du Chien

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Wed
27
May

Prairie du Chien will be a host community in 7-day marathon series

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 11:01

By Addison Mumm

Prairie du Chien will host a Heartland Series Marathon, sponsored by Mainly Marathons, Saturday, June 6, on St. Feriole Island, beginning at 5 a.m. The traveling marathon will start its seven-day series on June 1, in Bryan, Ohio.

The two-year-old Mainly Marathons company puts on traveling marathons for runners who have goals of competing in different states, local community members and other aspiring runners. Mainly Marathons has 40 states they will visit this year. Usually, small towns in each state host a race and all runners are welcomed to travel to the next location to finish all seven races.

Wed
27
May

Bluff View students to host golf outing, raise funds for trip to capital

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 11:00

Bluff View Intermediate School 7th graders Brandon Hanger (left) and Maggie Dobbs would love to see as many people as possible at their golf fundraiser at the Prairie du Chien Country Club on Saturday, May 30, at 10 a.m. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

By Caitlin Bittner

Even though the school year is starting to wind down, the students of the 7th grade class at Bluff View Intermediate school are ramping up their efforts to raise money for their 8th grade Washington D.C. trip.
“They’ll be taking the trip in June of 2016,” said Chad Abram.

As one of the parents who helped orchestrate the trip and plan the stops along the way, Abram is very familiar with how much a trip like this will cost. “It’s about $1,200 a child, which is why we’re trying our best to offset some of the costs with fundraising,” stated Abram.

So far, the students have hosted a bowling tournament and a car wash. In addition, they have sold PdC Blackhawk yard signs. Their newest fundraiser is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, at the Prairie du Chien Country Club at 10 a.m. Students Brandon Hanger and Maggie Dobbs are encouraging anyone and everyone to come support their class.

Wed
27
May

River Ridge seeks to exceed revenue cap, make mandated repairs

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 10:57

By Correne Martin

In an effort to address building safety and compliance issues mandated by the state, the River Ridge School District is seeking a state trust fund loan not to exceed $2 million. The money would finance energy efficiency projects and be repaid over five years.

“When you go outside the revenue cap, although we would receive some aid, the majority of it comes from the tax bills,” explained Interim Superintendent Tom Andres regarding repayment of the potential loan.

On May 13, the school board voted to begin application paperwork for the state trust fund loan and, on May 26, the board approved a resolution authorizing the loan, also levying a tax in connection with it. Next, the resolution must be published within 10 days of the May 26 meeting. Then, there will be a 30-day period during which those who wish to petition the action can do so.

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