If you are looking for a form, permit or application, please go to our City Department page - Employment Application with the City
May 16: Best of the Region, Showcasing the finest in culinary creations, wines, brews, locally grown foods, art, music and more, 5-9p.m., admission charged, held at the Dousman House, St. Feriole Island. Sponsored by the Area Chamber of Commerce, 326-8555.
May 18: Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen, Hands-on cooking workshop for adults. Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast, using the foods, utensils and technology of the time, family style breakfast served followed by tour, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., reservations required, Villa Louis Historic Site, 608-326-2721.
June 2: Visitor Appreciation Day, Celebrate the new season of the Villa Louis with tours of the mansion 10 a.m.-4 p.m., reduced admission, refreshments, Villa Louis Historic Site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2721.
June 7-8: Cajun Fest, Enjoy a “Taste of Louisiana” with authentic Cajun food, Louisiana Beers and music. Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Ball games all weekend, St. Feriole Island Ball Park, Prairie du Chien, 608-326-2060.
Located along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien is a great place to visit, work and live. With a wide selection of natural beauty, a history dating back many centuries, events all year around, and a variety of business, shops and attractions, we invite you to visit and stay in our corner of the Upper Midwest. Prairie du Chien is the county seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. Referred to as Wisconsin's second oldest city, Prairie du Chien was established by French voyageurs in the late seventeenth century. The city is located near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, a strategic point along the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway that connects the Great Lakes with the Mississippi. We genuinely care about our residents and strive to go above and beyond to provide the best customer service. We do these things, and more, while providing you with the service needed. Prairie du Chien has a rich history, dating back hundreds of years; an exciting present, with a high quality of life, a strong commercial and industrial base; and a promising future. New to Prairie du Chien area? Please click here for information.
* Mon May 20th - Joint meeting of the Common Council and School Board (5:30 PM)
* Tues May 21st - Finance Committee (6:45 PM)
* Tues May 21st - Common Council (7:00 PM)
* Wed May 22nd - Park Board (5:00 PM) (A)
* Wed May 22nd - LaRiviere Park Board (5:15 PM)
* Wed May 22nd - Design and Preservation (5:15 PM)
* Thur May 23rd - Board of Review (9:00 AM)
A - at Hoffman Hall
DETOUR ROUTES FOR THE MARQUETTE ROAD PROJECT
To see the proposed routes, click here.
* Have concerns, questions, suggestions or comments???? Share your ideas and thoughts with the Mayor!!!! Mayor Dave Hemmer will be holding office hours on the last Saturday of each month from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the Council Chambers. You can enter through the side door (located on the west side of City Hall). He will be holding these office hours through the end of the year. If you are unable to attend and would like to share your concerns or issues, please contact the Mayor at 326-6406 or mayor@prairieduchien-wi.gov.
* COMPOST AND BRUSH SITE - The site will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Saturday’s from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Please call 326-8534 for information.
* CITY’S RECYCLING AND E-RECYCLING COLLECTIONS CONTINUE TO GROW - The City of Prairie du Chien’s recycling efforts continue to show positive results, with collections of materials having increased 56 percent in the past four years. In 2009, the City collected 453 tons of recyclables or 150 pounds per resident. Last year, for the first time, collection totals passed the 700-ton mark, with 708 tons collected, or 240 pounds per resident. Recycling materials include newspapers, aluminum, cardboard, glass, plastics, tin and mixed paper. “These increasing numbers should be viewed with considerable pride by the residents and businesses of Prairie du Chien,” said Terry Meyer, Co-Public Works Manager. “The growth we have seen in here in the amount of material that is not going to our landfill is very impressive.” To read more, click here.
Click on the guide above for all of our summer activities!
Attractions Open in May!
Are you looking forward to relaxing on a river cruise or seeing the new baby Bald Eagles that have hatched in the nests of trees on the river. Or learn about Prairie du Chien's history (the oldest community on the Upper Mississippi River) by taking a tour through the Villa Louis or Fort Crawford Museum. Maybe you would like to rent a canoe or kayak and take your own adventure down the Wisconsin River. All this and more is waiting for you in Prairie du Chien. Spring has sprung so get off the couch and enjoy what the Prairie du Chien area has to offer. Click here for a list of the area attractions! Spring has finally arrived in the Prarie du Chien area after a long winter. Trees have begun to leaf out, early spring flowers are blooming and the dead of winter is dissolving away. The Prairie du Chien area parks are an exciting spring destination for any bird lover, nature enthusiast or hiker. Spring wild flowers are emerging, song birds are returning and woodfrogs are calling. There is no time like the Spring season to experience everything in nature at the area parks. Don't miss this unique experience.
The Rotary Club of Prairie du Chien is once again partnering with the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce to host the 6th annual Golf Outing, Friday, June 7 at the Prairie du Chien Country Club. In the past, approximately 70 area golfers attended the Golf Outing, which is a fundraiser for both the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. Anyone interested in registering to play in the golf tournament can contact Robert Moses at the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce (326-8555) or Michael Higgins at Peoples State Bank (326-3500) Click here to print off registration.
Prairie du Chien Police Chief Chad Abram and Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick honoring all of our brothers and sisters killed in the line of duty. A short ceremony was held at the Law Enforcement Center Wednesday morning May 15th. Please remember and honor them on this day and all days.
