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Working Iowa: Five school districts taking part in state’s pilot program for child care careers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Five Iowa school districts are taking part in a state pilot program which helps high school students earn a national child development credential before they graduate. Iowa’s Credentials to Child Care Careers pilot program has three main goals. The first is to prepare students for...
Flood waters encroach on Prairie throughout weekend
The Mississippi River has continued to rise at a steady rate, consistent with predictions made by the National Weather Service. As of Monday, July 1, the river measured 19.99 feet in McGregor, Iowa, the closest check point to Prairie du Chien. Predictions anticipated the river would peak at approximately 20.3 feet by Tuesday, July 2.
Finance committee approves county library funding request
A display from the library’s summer reading program. Noelle Bezio from Zoozort, a wildlife education program, shows off one of the program’s many critters. A second display from the PdC library’s summer reading program. PdC Library Director Elisabeth Byers with Bezio during the Zoozort visit to the library. The Prairie du Chien Memorial Public Library has hosted numerous activities for their Summer Reading Program, including Avian Connection, ZooZort, scavenger hunts and Friday movies. In July, the library will host Scaly and Slimy with Osborne Park, Blufftop Alpacas, Harry Potter Owl Day and more. For more details explore the library’s Facebook page. (Submitted photos)
Men’s Wrestling Adds 12 Newcomers to 2024-25 Roster
Peacock men's wrestling is preparing for next season with the addition of 12 recruits; nine freshmen and three transfers. "We are excited to bring in a great mix of talent and weight class coverage," said Head Coach Heath Grimm. "Each of these young men has experienced high success on the mat thus far. We are eager to get them all here in the fall to begin the process of accomplishing big things at the next level".
The Postville Herald
Phyllis Ann Bork, 78, of Postville, Iowa died on Friday, June, 28, 2024 at her home in Postville, Iowa surrounded by her family. Phyllis Ann was born on October 21, 1945 in Preston, Minnesota to Harvey and Olga (Barber) Bugenhagen. On November 6, 1965, Phyllis was united in marriage with...
Long Spurs hold Landowner Appreciation Day
(Top) During the NWTF Landowner Appreciation Day, children and adults took part in the sawdust pile, an event in which children can sift through the sawdust to find various denominations of money. (Bottom) A meal catered by Huckleberry’s in Prairie du Chien was part of the day’s festivities. (Steve Van Kooten/Courier Press)
Carlton Tryon
Carlton J. Tryon, 48, of Garnavillo, formerly of Waukon, died Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home in Garnavillo. Private family graveside services will be held in Smithfield Cemetery, rural Monona with Charles Tryon officiating. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements. Carlton John Tryon was born November 19,...
Joel Conderman
Joel E. Conderman, 71, of Waukon passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. Burial will be held in Greenfield Cemetery in Knierim. Joel Edwin Conderman was born April...
Prairie Waterhawks sweep first place at first home swim meet of season
The Prairie du Chien Waterhawks Swim Team hosted their first home swim meet of the 2024 season on Wednesday, June 19 when they hosted the Dodgeville and Mineral Point swim teams and both PdC teams placed first. The complete results are listed below - Boys 8 & Under 100 LC...
Dustin Lewey
Dustin J. Lewey, 41, of Monona, formerly of Waukon, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at his home in Monona. Memorial services were held Monday, July 8 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon with Pastor Rusty Phillips officiating. Burial followed at Sixteen Cemetery in rural Harpers Ferry. Dustin James...
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