For many in the area, Monday marked the beginning of “Asian Beetle” season. These annoying, invasive – yet basically harmless to humans – imported insects have a tendency to ruin the final warm, sunny days of the year.
Lisa Kivirist was the featured speaker Wednesday night at the first Prairie du Chien Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meeting. Her presentation was titled “See Jane Grow: How ECO-preneurs are Leading America’s Rural Renaissance”.
Summer’s only-so-different shades of green quickly transform into Autumn’s inspiring kaleidoscope of colors: various shades orange, yellow, and red. One man inspired by this sudden blast of color is Prairie du Chien illustrator John Mundt.
Playing football at the collegiate level is a noteworthy accomplishment for any young man, his community, and school. Prairie du Chien has four graduates currently playing college football for the same team: Tyler Keeney, Mike Lenzendorf, Michael Waller, and Tyler O’Kane.
“Building Strong Families” is the theme of this year’s Family Expo at the Prairie du Chien National Guard Armory. Organizers say this free family event highlights the many organizations, agencies and services available to keep area families strong.
“Question of the Week” is a new video feature on PdCToday.com where Dan Moris asks area folks a new question every week. With Fall upon us, this week he asked various people in the downtown about the things they wish they could have done more of this past Summer.
The weather to begin the month of September has been very pleasant – and very uncommon. While it is fairly common to have quiet weather patterns and valley fog in September, it is very rare to have such a prolonged period like we have experienced so far this month.
“Question of the Week” is a new video feature on PdCToday.com where Dan Moris asks area folks a new question every week. This week he asked Justin Cathman, Natalie Freymiller, Joe Ruskey, and Teesha Smethurst about their old high school homecoming memories.
Neal Moore is canoeing the Mississippi River by himself seeking positive stories in Middle America. His canoe and camera found the Prairie du Chien area last week. “I can really appreciate a town – and area – like this,” says Moore.
Labor Day weekend brought plenty of traffic to the Prairie du Chien, Marquette, and McGregor area as people from around the region came to celebrate what is often considered summer’s last hurrah.