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Tue
07
Jan

A look at President Carter’s visit to Prairie du Chien

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/07/2025 - 10:15

An archival picture of Jimmy Carter during his visit to Prairie du Chien in 1979. (Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Mon
30
Dec

The first Ice Fisheree persevered over cold weather

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 14:10

A vintage ad from the Jan. 25 Courier for the first Ice Fisheree, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. (Courier Press)

A front-page headline from the Jan. 25, 1951, edition of the Courier highlighting the inaugural Ice Fisheree, which took place on January 28. Articles appeared in the Jan. 11, 25 and February 4 editions of the Courier that year. (Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Mon
30
Dec

Broadband project seeks county support

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 14:06

$25 million project would bring internet to underserved areas in Crawford

By Steve Van Kooten

Mon
30
Dec

Equipment removed from Fort Fun, more changes expected

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 14:04

Some wooden beams, a tire swing and other pieces have been removed for safety reasons. Fort Fun has experienced damage and weathering from nearly 30 years of use by Prairie du Chien residents and visitors, including damaged slides, wooden posts. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

Mon
30
Dec

County fills positions at end of the year

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 14:00

Through November and December, Crawford County has grappled with a myriad of open positions their departments.

Mon
30
Dec

Board votes to make W-S a closed campus in 2025

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 13:56

Administration will continue to work with student, faculty for transition

By Steve Van Kooten

Mon
23
Dec

Southwest Tech addresses school board

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:50

A representative from Southwest Technical College spoke to the Prairie du Chien Board of Education during a stacked December 9 meeting.

Mon
23
Dec

School explores possible options to move middle school grades

Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:48

Prairie du Chien High School and Bluff View Middle School principal Doug Morris. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

District holds community forum to gather input

 

Tue
17
Dec

Proposed health center will not be housed at school building

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 21:33

Prairie du Chien School District Administrator Andy Banasik primarily spoke during the working session meeting on December 17, which was held in the Little Theater at the high school. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

Tue
17
Dec

School district considers moving middle school students to high school

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/17/2024 - 15:09

Prairie du Chien Board of Education members Lonnie Achenbach, Lacie Anthony, Noah White, District Administrator Andy Banasik, School Board President Michael Higgins, Jr., Vice President Nick Gilberts and Board Member Dustin Brewer at the Dec. 9 meeting. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)

By Steve Van Kooten

 

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