If you are looking for a form, permit or application, please go to our City Department page - Employment Application with the City
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.
June 13-16: Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous, Fur Trading era environment recreating life as it was in 1840's when Prairie du Chien was the hub of the fur trading, largest re-enactment in the Midwest, open to the public, free admission, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River. Thursday is a set-up day for vendors, the public is welcomed to watch. Jaycee Buffalo Burger Stands serving real buffalo. For participant registration information: email brlrendv@gmail.com or mail request to: Big River Long Rifles, PO Box 184, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821.
June 14-16: Flea Market with over 200 vendors, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien. For vendor registration write: Prairie du Chien Jaycees, PO Box 341, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821. Or call 608-326-2280 and leave your name and complete mailing address for registration to be mailed.
June 21: Family Fun Night, Join select businesses downtown Prairie du Chien for family friendly activities before “Movies in the park”. Contact Prairie du Chien downtown Revitalization (PDRI) for more information, 608-326-7374.
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.
* Tues June 4th - Redevelopment Authority (5:30 PM)
* Tues June 4th - Finance Committee (6:15 PM)
* Tues June 4th - Personnel Committee (6:45 PM)
* Tues June 4th - Common Council (7:00 PM)
* Wed June 5th - Public Works Committee (6:00 PM)
* Thur June 6th - Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution and the Community Relations Board (9:00 AM) at Prairie du Chien City Correctional Institution Community Room (500 E. Parrish St.)
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. To read more, click here.
Click on the guide above for all of our summer activities!
The Prairie du Chien Police Department is conducting an investigation into a missing person. Trey M. Cornell, 19 of Prairie du Chien was last seen at his sister’s residence on the 1000 block of East Wisconsin Street at approximately 3:00 am early Friday morning. Trey is described as white/male, 5’11’’, slim build and shorter brown hair. Trey is suspected of leaving on foot from the residence and was wearing a blue Under Armor cut off shirt, jeans or mesh shorts and white Puma sneakers. If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact the Prairie du Chien Police Department at 608-326-2421.
