Elsie Katherine Downing, 96 of Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Aug. 18, 2023 at Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born Oct. 3, 1926 to Joseph and Katherine (Vollman) Panka in Eastman Township. Elsie was united in marriage with Francis Wilford Downing on June 7, 1952 at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Prairie duThe Prairie du Chien girls basketball used a pair of road victories last week to up their current winning streak to seven straight last week. First up for the Hawks on Friday, Jan. 26 was a trip to Richland Center to take on the Hornets, who entered the game on an 18 game losing streak dating back to February 17, 2023.July 1, 1947-May 12, 2024. Diane C. Myers, aged 76, of Prairie du Chien, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024, at Prairie Maison. Born on July 1, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., to Clarence and Eileen (Corbett) Kruse, Diane moved to Prairie du Chien in 1972. Upon arrival to the area, Diane worked as a waitress at Geisler's Blue Heaven Supper Club.By Derick Kelly   Sophomore Garrett DeHart was one of five Prairie du Chien/River Ridge/Seneca Boys Soccer players to be named to the 2023 SWC All-Conference team when he was named a first teamCourier Press December 21, 2022 An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety; please click on subscribe for further details Willie's WeatherMelissa R. Collum, a Prairie du Chien resident with a background in academia, has been named editor of the (Prairie du Chien) Courier Press. Collum is a professor at Viterbo University, where she teaches courses in education, ethics, global studies and history. She will continue in this role while at the newspaper, according to the announcement.Walker said he will let everyone know if Fennimore Medical Clinic becomes a vaccine distribution point. The office phone number for the Fennimore Medical Clinic of Prairie du Chien is 608-326-1997. Dr. Walker’s cell phone number is 608-379-0565. “I am delighted to make my services available to my neighbors,” said Walker.PdC junior Tessa Czajkowski Higgins used this breakaway just a few minutes into the match with Richland Center to score the first of her three goals on the night. The goal gave her 52 career goals, making her the most prolific goal scorer in Prairie du Chien Soccer history (boys or girls). (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)Monday, May 20 5:05 pm - Brewers @ Marlins Q94. Tuesday, May 21 4:45 pm - SB PDC vs Westby WPRE 5:05 pm - Brewers @ Marlins Q94. Wednesday, May 22 5:05 pm - Brewers @ Marlins Q94 Thursday, May 23 4:45 pm - BB PDC vs Melrose-Mindoro WPRE. Friday, May 24 5:35 pm - Brewers @ Red Sox Q94. Saturday, May 25 2:35 pm - Brewers @ Red Sox Q94. Sunday, May 26by Steve Van Kooten When Dracula passed through a net of cob webs in his Transylvanian castle; or when Dr. Frankenstein looked to the sky and screamed, “It’s alive;” or when Karloff’s monster reached out to touch his reanimated bride only to pull his hand away and say, “She hates me,” audiences trembled and screamed.(Derick Kelly/Courier Press) By Derick Kelly The Seneca girls basketball team hosted Cashton in the Royals home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but the visiting Eagles used a strong second half to earn the victory 57-25.Aug 16, 2022 · Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 16:14. Jennifer Jane Schuldt, 66, of Edgewood, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 18, 1953, in Littleport, the daughter of Romanus and Darlene (Clinton) Zapf. Jenny attended and graduated from Central Community High School in Elkader.Courier Press December 6, 2023 An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety; please click on subscribe for further details Willie's WeatherDuring the meeting, high school principal Doug Moris spoke to the board about a number of topics that involved student well-being, both mentally and physically. The first was the school's Mental Health Day, which took place on Friday, Feb. 16. Moris detailed a number of activities that took place, including presentations, game tournaments and ...2023 Prairie du Chien Girls Golf Team - Front Row (left to right): Shelia Nagel, Stephanie Welter, Hannah Fritsche, Elisia Wynos, Irelynd Cejka, Fiona Chen. Top Row (left to right): Tessa Czajkowski-Higgins, Lindsey Nolan, Head Coach Tyler Boylen, Rita Achenbach, Assistant Coach Gary Wynos, Claire Kennedy, and Camryn Knapp.Tickets : Tickets are $15-$25 and can be purchased at Prairie du Chien High School or online at paac.ludus.com. More information can be found on the PAAC Facebook page (@artspdc), at www.bucketsnboards.com, or by calling Matt Lenz at 608-326-3774.Logan Kiesau pitched a complete game, 3-hit shutout with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts to earn the win for the Hoppers. Prairie du Chien improved to 18-5 on the season with the win. The Hoppers hosted a doubleheader at home vs. Fennimore on Thursday, July 13. PdC came away with a 5-2 victory in game one and a 6-3 victory in game two to earn the sweep.Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 16:49. The brick portions of First and A streets, around McGregor’s Triangle Park, could be reconstructed in 2025. The project would include utility upgrades as well as removing, salvaging and reinstalling the bricks, replacing sidewalk, installing curb and gutter and adding inlets for better drainage.Guttenberg. Guttenberg area residents will pay tribute to veterans both living and dead at the community’s annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m., at the Guttenberg Area Veterans Memorial in Ingleside Park. This year’s observance will be similar to last year’s—there will be no parade, but a short program is planned.PdC wrestling shocks Iowa-Grant/Highland with another stunning comeback as the Hawks overturn a 32-0 deficit to win the 2023 Duals in the Dells Tournament. ... (Derick Kelly/Courier Press) Blake Thiry poses with a placard after earning his 100th career win after a pin of Manawa's Kaiden Law in 21 seconds. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 14:52. November 29, 1972–May 7, 2024. Jimmy Dean Eggers, 51 of Monona, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born …Sophomore Garrett DeHart was one of five Prairie du Chien/River Ridge/Seneca Boys Soccer players to be named to the 2023 SWC All-Conference team when he was named a first team midfielder. DeHart is the first PdC player named a first team selection at any position since Preston Hendrix and Ben Teynor in 2018.PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. (KCRG) - The Mississippi River crested in McGregor at right around 23 feet, still in major flooding status. People across the river in Prairie Du Chien prepared to deal ...At the end of August, Prairie du Chien High School was recognized by the US News and World Report's 2023-24 Best High School Ranking, an annual list that aggregates statistical information to determine school performance. The hard work paid off for the school, which attained number 38 in Wisconsin ranking and 1,415 nationally.Prairie du Chien Softball ends busy first week of games by remaining undefeated. Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:00 . Shortstop Reagan Hannah gets ready to field a ground ball while Ella Lange (left) watches. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press) ... (Derick Kelly/Courier Press)John F. Tesar Jr., age 77 of Prairie du Chien passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Prairie du Chien on Nov. 18, 1946, the son of John Sr. and JeanBy Steve Van Kooten By 5 p.m. on Aug.16, a converted school bus with tinted windows and "Flotsam!" written above the back door had rolled to a stop on the street next to Washington Street Park in Prairie du Chien. The parking lot, which can hold approximately a dozen cars, had already given way to vehicles parked in the grass past the shelter and playground area.Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 10:59. Heidi J. Bloyer, age 52 of Prairie du Chien passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at her home. She was born in Prairie du Chien on Dec. 16, 1970, the daughter of Kenneth and Norma (Adney) Bloyer. She was born and raised in Prairie and graduated from Prairie du Chien High School with ...Jan 31, 2024 · The Prairie du Chien girls basketball used a pair of road victories last week to up their current winning streak to seven straight last week. First up for the Hawks on Friday, Jan. 26 was a trip to Richland Center to take on the Hornets, who entered the game on an 18 game losing streak dating back to February 17, 2023.The St. Patrick's Day parade is back in downtown Prairie du Chien this Saturday, March 12. ... (Courier Press file photos) As former publisher and editor of the Courier Press, Bill Howe has photographed the St. Patrick's Day parade for years. This weekend, he'll serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2022 parade and festivities, alongside King ...St. Patrick's Day Parade in Prairie du Chien - Saturday, March 16, 2024! Festivities All Day. After the parade at 10:00am, plan on spending the day in Prairie du Chien with many bars and restaurants celebrating with food and drink specials! Parade Entries. Line up will be at 9 a.m. on St. Feriole Island.Earning spots on this year's second-team all-conference list were River Ridge senior Shayna Graf and junior Reghan Zinkle. Graf, who earned honorable-mention honors last season, averaged a team-high 10.7 points per contest this year with a game high 22, while shooting 40.3 percent from the field, including 31.2 percent from long range.Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 07:52. A dozen workers implemented a controlled burn on prairie and woodland outside Bell Center, WIsc., for the purposes of creating a high-diversity prairie and encouraging the growth of warm season grasses. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press) By Steve Van Kooten. Wed.courier press published in historic prairie du chien, wisconsin • since 1848. sports. senior wrestler earns 100th win page 11. volume 165 • no. 7 pdccourier.com wednesday, january 24, 2018 one ...Courier-Press (Prairie Du Chien, Wis.) 1956-Current; Additional Metadata Formats MARCXML Record ; Availability The Library of Congress may not have copies of this newspaper title, however it may be held by other libraries around the country. Check the "Libraries That Have It" tab for details, or, if present, select the LCCN Permalink below ...Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 14:19. River Ridge School District hosted a mock accident for high school students on April 30. Fire fighters and emergency personnel from Bloomington and Glen Haven were on-hand to demonstrate the aftermath of a car accident. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)Junior Ava Forde stood tall defending the goal for the Hawks. (Derick Kelly/Courier Press) The PdC/Seneca Girls Soccer team had an outstanding week, securing three wins in three games. On Tuesday, April 9, the Hawks traveled to Platteville to take on the Hillmen for the inaugural game on Platteville's new field.The teams that placed in the top four spots at each regional meet qualified for the sectional meet, which will be held for this sectional next Wednesday, May 30 at the Prairie du Chien Country Club. This is the thirteenth time in program history that PdC boys golf has qualified for the sectional meet, and the first time since 2012.Downtown Prairie du Chien, WI. Page 4. Courier Press/North Iowa Times • Success 2015. ... Prairie du Chien, WI • 608-326-2494. Courier Press/North Iowa Times • Success 2015. Page 9.Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 16:49. The brick portions of First and A streets, around McGregor’s Triangle Park, could be reconstructed in 2025. The project would include utility upgrades as well as removing, salvaging and reinstalling the bricks, replacing sidewalk, installing curb and gutter and adding inlets for better drainage.(Derick Kelly/Courier Press) Irelynd Cejka hangs on to defeat N/A/PE's Paige Howard. Mason Baumgarner controls Nekoosa/Assumption/Port Edwards' Gavin Tritz at the top of the photo, while Mason Hird goes to take down Evansville's Blake Frey during their consolation semifinal round.David Arnot Hart, a genuine, sweet soul, died Nov. 3, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born Feb. 9, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to John K. Hart Sr. and Wilda (Arnot) Hart. The family moved to Illinois in the 1950s and David spent most of his youth in Arlington Heights, Ill. Many summers and holidays were spent on his grandparents' farm in Missouri, where he learned toFeb 21, 2024 · G-E-T/Mel-Min received two forfeit victories at 285 and 106 pounds to close the dual and give the Hawks a 49-27 win and the fifth consecutive trip to the team state tournament. The two dual wins gave the Hawks a 27-4 record in duals this season. Prairie Wrestling joins the PdC Girls Track and Field team (1973-78) as the only programs in school ...Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 16:14. Jennifer Jane Schuldt, 66, of Edgewood, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 18, 1953, in Littleport, the daughter of Romanus and Darlene (Clinton) Zapf. Jenny attended and graduated from Central Community High School in Elkader.Experience the history of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin by diving into Prairie Du Chien Courier newspapers. Read news, discover ancestors, and relive the past as you search through Prairie Du Chien Courier archives. Explore 6 years of history through 202 issues from Prairie Du Chien Courier. You may find an unexpected story or a missing ancestor.Obituaries in the News. Charlie Colin (2024), founding member of Train. Jan A.P. Kaczmarek (1953–2024), Oscar-winning composer. C. Gordon Bell (1934–2024), helped bring computers into homes ...Elsie Katherine Downing, 96 of Prairie du Chien, WI, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Aug. 18, 2023 at Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien, WI. She was born Oct. 3, 1926 to Joseph and Katherine (Vollman) Panka in Eastman Township. Elsie was united in marriage with Francis Wilford Downing on June 7, 1952 at St. Gabriels Catholic Church in Prairie duPdC/Fennimore senior Madilyn Fisher is presented with the Lisa Steger Spirit of Gymnastics Award. Posing with Fisher are Midge and Bob Steger, the parents of the late Lisa Steger.Courier Press. 132 S. Beaumont P.O. Box 149 Prairie du Chien, WI 53821. Office: 608-326-2441. email obituaries / general to: [email protected] email ads to: Jacob [email protected]. email news to: [email protected] email sports to: [email protected] Ridge awarded $150,000 grant. Submitted by agreve on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:02. By Caroline Rosacker. The Iowa Department of Education awarded nearly $6 million in "Learning Beyond the Bell" grants to 67 schools throughout the state to expand high-quality before- and after-school STEM programming. Clayton Ridge awarded $150,00. Wed. 08.September 13, 1957-August 13, 2023. Christopher Kaber, 65, of Prairie du Chien passed away Aug. 13, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1957 in Prairie du Chien the son of Rex and Joan (Kramer) Kaber. He married Deann Emberson on Mar. 5, 1983 in Indianapolis, IN. Chris worked as a yardman for Dillman Equipment in …Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 11:43. John Clifton Meyer, 95, of Garnavillo, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home. John was born March 2, 1925, on the family farm east of Giard, the youngest child of Clifton and Milda (Glesne) Meyer. John was baptized at his home by Rev. Dr. George Wessel on March 19, 1925, during the “wake ...G-E-T/Mel-Min received two forfeit victories at 285 and 106 pounds to close the dual and give the Hawks a 49-27 win and the fifth consecutive trip to the team state tournament. The two dual wins gave the Hawks a 27-4 record in duals this season. Prairie Wrestling joins the PdC Girls Track and Field team (1973-78) as the only programs in school ...Monday, May 20 5:05 pm - Brewers @ Marlins Q94. Tuesday, May 21 4:45 pm - SB PDC vs Westby WPRE 5:05 pm - Brewers @ Marlins Q94. Wednesday, May 22 5:05 pm - Brewers @ Marlins Q94 Thursday, May 23 4:45 pm - BB PDC vs Melrose-Mindoro WPRE. Friday, May 24 5:35 pm - Brewers @ Red Sox Q94. Saturday, May 25 2:35 pm - Brewers @ Red Sox Q94. Sunday, May 26(Derick Kelly/Courier Press) Alexis Scherer (19) dives to the side for a dig on a Vikings serve, while Scout Hall (23) watches. Reagan Hannah bumps a Vikings serve, while Ava Forde (22) and Taia Dressler (6) watch nearby.Courier Press Newspaper. 7,829 likes · 461 talking about this. The Courier Press is a weekly newspaper published in Prairie du Chien, Wis., covering Crawford and Grant Counties in Wisconsin and...In today’s fast-paced business world, finding the right courier company partner is crucial for ensuring efficient and reliable delivery services. Before starting your search for a ...Peggy Clarene Puhl, 80, of McGregor, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien, Wis. Peggy was born Jan. 26, 1944, to Edward and Clara (Habeger) Bohonek in California. She graduated from Garnavillo High School in 1963. Peggy was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo.