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Wed
15
Nov

Council approves TID amendment, grant application

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 08:18

When the Prairie du Chien Common Council convened on Nov. 7, there were several items to consider on the meeting agenda. Everything from a tax incremental district (TID) amendment, the purchase of a dump truck and even the annual turkey trot had their time under deliberation.

Wed
15
Nov

Wauzeka school approves bid for roof, cladding

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 08:16

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
15
Nov

Finance Committee hears jail presentation, approves short-term borrowing

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/15/2023 - 08:13

A potential design for a new Crawford County Jail was unveiled to the Finance Committee at the Joint Finance/Public Property Meeting on Nov. 8. (Printed with permission from Klein McCarthy Architects)

Concept budget for jail, including costs, design plans reviewed in joint meeting

 

By Steve Van Kooten

Mon
13
Nov

Crossing Rivers Health Palliative, Hospice Care create awareness for programs

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 08:15

November is nationally recognized as Hospice and Palliative Care month. It’s an opportunity for professionals and advocates to celebrate their dedicated workers/volunteers, and at the same time, a moment to raise awareness for the work done every day to help those in need.

 

Tue
07
Nov

Young Eagles gets pilots, kids to Fly Free together

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 11:20

(Left) Abby Deardeuff, 12; Josie Deardeuff, 8; and John Dutcher posed in front of Dutcher’s high-wing prop plane before they took flight over the Mississippi River. (Right) Ground crews, pilots and other personnel donated their time for kids to access a high-flying experience. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Tue
07
Nov

PdC Correctional Institute reviews staffing, work programs

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/07/2023 - 11:16

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Wed
01
Nov

Ag Secretary Romanski tours ag businesses

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:36

Secretary Romanski toured multiple agriculture businesses as he traveled through Crawford County, including Sunrise Orchard, Eastman Locker and Kickapoo Orchard. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

“Agriculture is our strength. It’s happening all over the state of Wisconsin,” Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Randy Romanski said during his visit to 1913 Kickapoo Orchard near Gays Mills. “What we see in Crawford County is that agriculture’s strength is diversity.”

Wed
01
Nov

PdC School Board approves 2023-24 district budget

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:33

When the Prairie du Chien School Board convened on Oct. 23, the Board was presented with the 2023-24 budget for approval. It’s the special time that only comes once a year, like Christmas and tax season.

Wed
01
Nov

Wauzeka-Steuben approves 2023-24 budget, levy amount

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:30

On Oct. 23 the Wauzeka-Steuben School Board convened in the school’s gymnasium for a trio of meetings: a 2023-24 budget hearing, the annual meeting and a special board meeting to approve the school district’s budget for the next year.

Wed
01
Nov

Sheriff’s Office makes case for new county jail

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 10:28

Hardware, such as locking mechanisms on cell doors, are outdated and difficult to fix, according to the Sheriff’s Office officials. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

The hallway going to the second floor, where the general population housing is located, presented spatial difficulties for jail staff, emergency responders and other professionals due to maintenance issues and safety concerns. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

In the stairwell going from the ground floor to the general population on the second floor, a guardrail was ripped from the wall and cannot be replaced, according to jail officials. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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