Hall of Fame
CRESCO - The people of Cresco and Howard County lost a true supporter when Ken Becker passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019.
From 1976 until his retirement in 2011, as a writer, photographer, editor and friend, Becker kept the area informed as to what was taking place during his 35-year stint at the...
Bill and Joan Kosters of Cresco were inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 18, 2019.
Joan was a 4-H leader of the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club from 1987 to 2000. She led the club on many adventures like Camp Sunnyside fund-raising, parades, concession stands, trail rides...
CRESCO - Jason Passmore, executive director of Howard County Business & Tourism, welcomed everyone to the banquet and introduced President Alison Holten.
She spoke about how economic development has changed over the years. “At one time it was done in silos. Individuals would work on a project...
Howard County - Do you know an individual or organization who has gone above and beyond being a cheerleader for the community? Well now is the time to show your appreciation of their time and talents by nominating them for the Times Plain Dealer’s “Citizen of the Year,” “Hall of Fame” or “...
CRESCO - Jason Passmore, executive director of Howard County Business & Tourism, welcomed everyone to the banquet and introduced President Alison Holten.
She spoke about problems facing the area. “Howard County has challenges to overcome, as do other rural and urban counties in Iowa. Two of...
A dedicated employee and avid volunteer, Mark Grinhaug is a familiar face to many in Howard County.
This year, he is recognized with the Cresco Times Plain Dealer’s Hall of Fame Award for his tireless efforts to make the Cresco community a better place by helping those in need.
Characteristically...
Howard County - Do you know an individual or organization who has gone above and beyond being a cheerleader for the community? Well now is the time to show your appreciation of their time and talents by nominating them for the Times Plain Dealer’s “Citizen of the Year,” “Hall of Fame” or “...
CRESCO - There are city people, and then there are country people.
Thomas Barnes of Cresco arrived at this realization very quickly after graduation from Notre Dame High School in 1970, when he enrolled at DeVry Institute in Chicago to pursue a career in electronics.
“I liked math, electronics...
CRESCO - Welcoming Anthony Tremmel to the position of Learning Center instructor in October 1998 is one of Northeast Iowa Community College’s great fortunes.
A lifelong educator and English teacher, Tremmel believes strongly in the importance of civic responsibility, education and serving others...
CRESCO - There’s always that one person.
Something needs to be done and that person is right there to spearhead a project or help in any way possible.
That person is there through thick and thin being a cheerleader for anything and everything.
For Cresco, that person has been Ken Becker, and he...
