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Tue
12
Nov

Referendum does not meet voter approval

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
12
Nov

Tournament supports veterans through donations


Jessie Troxler, of the Boscobel TKMA, attempts to break eight bricks at the Traditional Korean Martial Arts Academy’s annual Veteran’s Day tournament. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
12
Nov

Incumbents hold seats, Trump wins presidency

Wisconsin voters made their voices heard this past week.

Tue
05
Nov

Midwest author holds book signing in PdC


Joyce Gibbs participated in a book signing at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library on October 23 to help raise awareness of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Passages, Inc. helps sponsor author visit for domestic abuse awareness

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue
05
Nov

County supervisors pass ordinance regulating cell phone towers


U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden appeared at the Crawford County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 15 to provide a legislative update. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
05
Nov

Meeting airs concerns about wind turbine development


Along with speakers and handouts, informational boards were prominently displayed in the gym at the St. Mary’s School in Bloomington. The information gave detailed information on the companies looking to lease land from property owners in Grant County.

A meeting held at St. Mary’s School in Bloomington highlighted public concerns about wind farm developments in the area, including a proposed series of turbines near Patch Grove in Grant County. Pete Moris, a farm owner in Grant County, moderated the presentation, which included five speakers. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
22
Oct

Oktoberfest car show includes locals’ classic rides


Dennis Humpal shows off his 1939 Chevy Master Deluxe during the Oktoberfest’s first car show, which took place on Saturday, October 19. Approximately 20 cars followed the parade down to the island for the show. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
22
Oct

His guts, his glory: Oyen staves off sour belly for win


Zach Oyen stands between Miss Oktoberfest Carrie Nolan and Fest Master Dave Wesener.

A field of ten contestants tested their constitution against two pounds of sauerkraut during the first ever Prairie du Chien Oktoberfest sauerkraut eating contest. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
22
Oct

Council approves new share-ride taxi contract

The Prairie du Chien Common Council blazed through their last October agenda in less than ten minutes. The council approved a fee increase at the airport, accepted a bid for a timber harvest at LaRiviere Park and approved a new contract with Running, Inc. for the share-ride taxi service.

Tue
22
Oct

Mississippi Meats reopens amidst ongoing construction


Mississippi Meats reopened their doors to customers after several weeks of remodeling at their location in Prairie Bluffs Court. Along with changes to their building, the business has a new street address. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

After nearly a month, Mississippi Meats has opened its doors to the public on a limited basis. The deli/butcher shop spent a significant portion of September and October closed for remodeling of their location in the former Blackhawk Junction Mall.

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