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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

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.

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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Hardware, such as locking mechanisms on cell doors, are outdated and difficult to fix, according to the Sheriff’s Office officials.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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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.

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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.”

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