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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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
(Left to right) David DeHart M.D., Robert Key M.D., Jann Sturmer, Angela Steiber C.N.P., Sarah Fuelling, Scott Okuno M.D., Becky Koske, Amanda Voshart, Michael Rogge M.D., Allison Benzing, Stacy Blackburn D.O. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
A veritable army of evil clowns have been a stable attraction at the Halls of Terror.
Nick (left) and Nate (right) Gilberts work behind the scenes to put together the Halls of Terror attractions for their last go around. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
One of the new members of the Halls of Terror waiting for thrill seekers this Halloween season.
The public information meeting held for the City of Prairie du Chien’s future Public Safety Building included new renderings that showed the building from mutliple angles and during daylight and night time hours. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
Trevor Frank
City officials, personnel on hand for public information meeting
Tina Ter Horst, Lori Fedders, Ally Schultz, Angie Youngers, Katie Youngers, and Cara Reilly were part of the costume contest at the 2023 Oktoberfest. Schultz took home first place against a tough field. (Not pictured) Lon Haenel won first place in the men’s category and McKenna Haenel won the young adult category. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
Fall is here, and that means the leaves are changing, the sweatshirts have been brought out of the closet and Halloween decorations have migrated from the back of the garage to the front yard. Along with the slight chill in the air and pumpkin-spiced everything, one of Prairie du Chien’s preeminent events will return for another year of fun and frivolity.
