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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION, INC. (PDRI)
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ST. FERIOLE ISLAND BALLPARK
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FORT CRAWFORD MUSEUM
Fort Crawford stood guard over Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, from 1816 until 1856. Now, the Fort Crawford Museum displays the history of the fort, its city, and the many lives that crossed here. Visit us May through October for a self-guided tour or attend one of our upcoming events.
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VILLA LOUIS
Experience Victorian life during the 19th century as you visit the estate of one of Wisconsin's most prosperous families.

New To Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Are you new to the Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, area?

Use the links below to find important information that will assist you in making your transition to our community a pleasurable experience.

The City of Prairie du Chien, Welcomes You!

TO GO PLACES

City Hall: (includes the Clerk’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, Mayor’s Office, Planning, Zoning, and Building Department, Assessor’s Office, Billing Clerk, Parks & Recreation Department, and Community Room) - Downtown at 214 East Blackhawk Avenue. For your convenience there is drop-box in the City Hall parking lot for utility and tax payments.

Police Department: 222 North Beaumont Road next to the County Courthouse.

Crawford County Courthouse:220 North Beaumont Road

Department of Motor Vehicles Service Center: National Guard Armory at 601 North Marquette Road; 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month; (800) 924-3570

U.S. Post Office: 120 South Beaumont Road; 326-6910

TO GET CONNECTED TO UTILITIES

Water & Sewer Service - Water & sewer are provided by the City of Prairie du Chien. To establish sewer & water service at a site that is already connected, contact City Hall at (608) 326-6406.

Electricity - Electricity is supplied and distributed by Alliant Energy. Contact (800) 862-6222 for information on getting electric service.

Natural Gas - Natural gas is supplied and distributed by Prairie du Chien Gas Company (Madison Gas & Electric). Contact (608) 326-2417 for information on getting gas service.

Telephone - Local phone service is supplied by CenturyTel. Contact (800) 201-4099 for information on getting residential phone service and (800) 201-4102 for business phone service.

Garbage and Recycling - Garbage and recycling services are provided by the City of Prairie du Chien through a contract with Town & Country Sanitation. Contact (800) 626-1915 for information on getting garbage & recycling service.

Cable Television - Cable television service is provided by Mediacom under a franchise with the City. Contact (608) 326-7180 for information on getting cable television service.

TO GET INFORMED

Prairie du Chien Visitors Center: The Visitors Center offers a wealth of information about the City, the region, and Wisconsin. 211 South Main Street. 326-2241.

Newspaper: The Courier Press (bi-weekly)

Local Television: Public Access Channel 6. Broadcasts City Council and School Board Meetings.

Local Radio: WPRE -- AM 980/WQPC, Q94 – FM 94.3.

Emergency & Medical Help Information: For any medical emergency or to report a fire or crime, call 911.

Other Contacts: Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital, 705 East Taylor Street, (608) 357-2000

Prairie du Chien Police Department
222 North Beaumont Road, Non-emergency (608) 326-2421.

Prairie du Chien Fire Department
720 East Blackhawk Avenue, Non-emergency (608) 326-4365.

Prairie du Chien EMS, (608) 326-4441
Interstate EMS, (608) 326-5422

Registering For School Information:
Public
Prairie du Chien School District, District Office, (608) 326-8451
Senior High School, 800 East Crawford Street, (608) 326-8437
Bluff View Intermediate, 1901 East Wells Street, (608) 326-0503
B.A. Kennedy Elementary, 400 South Wacouta Avenue, (608) 326-8451
Echoes Charter School, Eastman, (608) 874-4011

Private
Catholic Parochial Schools
St. Gabriel's Pre-School, 515 North Beaumont, (608) 326-8624
St. Gabriel's Grade School, 515 North Beaumont, (608) 326-8624
St. John's Middle School, 720 South Wacouta, (608) 326-4400

TO HAVE PETS

Dog and Cat Licenses

A license is required for all dogs and cats 6 months or older. The procedure for obtaining a dog or cat license is as follows:

Obtain a Rabies Vaccination Certificate. This is issued by a licensed veterinarian clinic and is necessary before a license can be issued.

Make application for a license at the office of the City Treasurer at City Hall. The costs for the licenses are as follows:

$8 for an unneutered male dog or cat
$8 for an unspayed female dog or cat
$3 for a neutered male dog or cat
$3 for a spayed female dog or cat

Licenses must be renewed annually, on or before January 31. The vaccination certificate must be presented at the time of making the application. Tags go on sale December 15.

Exceptions to dog or cat licensing are as follows:

a) No license or permit shall be required of any humane society, municipal animal control facility, or licensed veterinary clinic.
b) License fees shall not be required for seeing eye dogs or governmental police dogs under their control; licenses for the above shall be issued without charge.

Kennel Licenses

The term “kennel” means any establishment wherein dogs or cats are kept for the purpose of breeding, sale, or sporting purposes. Any person, firm, or corporation granted a kennel license shall pay an annual fee as follows:

a) $35 for a kennel of twelve (12) or fewer animals in excess of 6 months of age.
b) The regular license fee stated at top of page shall apply for each animal 6 months of age or older in excess of twelve (12).

TO THROW AWAY TRASH AND RECYCLE

Garbage and recycling services are provided by the City of Prairie du Chien through a contract with Town & Country Sanitation. Contact (800) 626-1915 for information on getting garbage & recycling service.