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Oct

Halls of Terror has a Last Scare

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:41

I told you there would be a sequel.

Like a twitch of a foot or a hand jutting from a fresh grave, the Halls of Terror has a last hurrah in it before closing the tomb for good.

Wed

Oct

Oktoberfest livens up the weekend in time for Fall

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 09:38

Donna Teynor, Oktoberfest Committee member, (middle) and Joan Paulson, Ms. Oktoberfest for 2023, (right) introduce Lyla Martin, winner of the Oktoberfest button design contest, (left) during the Tapping of the Keg Party at the Backwater Bar and Grill.

Fest-goers gather around to participate in Hammerspiel, one of Oktoberfest’s most popular games. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

Tina Ter Horst, Lori Fedders, Ally Schultz, Angie Youngers, Katie Youngers, and Cara Reilly were part of the costume contest at Oktoberfest. Schultz took home first place against a tough field. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

10 a.m. - The Parade

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Oct

Miss Oktoberfest, Fest Master chosen

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:23

Rod Boardman and Joan Paulson met for a photo opportunity at high noon on Oct. 11. No, it wasn’t a John Wayne movie; it was to announce the 2023 Oktoberfest Fest Master and Miss Oktoberfest.

Boardman, clad with buttons from previous years’ events on his suspenders, had his hands in various Oktoberfest happenings over the years. “This is my eighth year, and I’ve just been a go-fer for anything.”

Tue

Oct

Hoffman Hall hosts Little Explorers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:19

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue

Oct

Royal Bank breaks ground for new location in Prairie

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:12

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue

Oct

Rymarz sets record, wins class at Hot Rod Drag Week

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 16:08

(Submitted photo)

By Steve Van Kooten

“I didn’t know I was going to set the record until I was in the car, getting ready to make the first run,” Mike Rymarz said.

Wed

Oct

Buckets of Hope brings help to those in hardship

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

Sue Mara was the inspiration for the Buckets of Hope crew. (Submitted photo)

By Steve Van Kooten

Wed

Oct

Halls of Terror returns to Prairie du Chien

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:25

by Steve Van Kooten

Wed

Oct

Bloomington assessment values rise to meet state estimates

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:24

On Oct. 3, two assessors held an Open Book meeting in Bloomington, WI, to address community questions and concerns about the increase in land values for the village.

In attendance were Tom Cornford and Michelle Newhouse, both Assessors. Derek Flansburgh, Assessor, was not present for the Open Book.

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Oct