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CRESCO - Formerly known Lindstrom’s Funeral Homes, a new chapter of compassionate care and trusted service has recently taken shape under the ownership of Shannon and Pat Schmelzer.
The business, now known as Schmelzer Funeral Homes, has three locations in Iowa: Cresco, Lime Springs, and Riceville...
CRESCO - At the age of 72, there is no letting up for farmer Robert Vobr, as he continues to farm his operation of approximately 700 acres––like he’s still age 50!
It may be hard to believe, but Vobr earned his start in farming as a Crestwood FFA member, obtaining profits from a project he embraced...
CRESCO - The City of Cresco is updating its Comprehensive Plan for the future and is looking for public input on needs and opportunities for the community. Whether you live, work or play in Cresco, please consider sharing your perspectives through the Community Survey or by attending upcoming...
CRESCO - When was the last time you took a call from Mexico, Honduras, Kenya, or Guatemala? At Plantpeddler, it’s something that happens quite often!
This past week, Dennis Hitzigrath of Vivero International in Mexico came to visit the Gooder family and their Cresco operation, but also paying a...
CRESCO - Growth is always good, and Howard-Winneshiek is looking at a windfall of new students for the upcoming 2025-26 school year and beyond!
Projecting a large influx of incoming pre-school to Kindergarten students, the administration and school board have been working hard in finding ways to...
AMES - It was another outstanding performance by Elma Locker and Grocery at the 2025 Iowa Cured Meat Championships as the Elma-based company took home four top awards.
The Locker failed to get a 2025 Grand Champion this year, but did well in four categories, including two in bacon, one in...
AMES - When it comes to lockers in the state of Iowa, Howard County has some of the best in the state and every year they seem to prove it!
This year Polashek’s Locker in Protivin again won five top awards at the Iowa Cured Meat Championships which took place in Ames, Iowa this past weekend. The...
CRESCO - One of the best in the radio business has passed, but will long be remembered!
Super C Radio Legend James “Jim” Hebel passed away in his Charles City home on Tuesday, Jan. 28. He was age 79 and lived his life many years behind a “mic” as a disc jockey, working for radio stations in...
CRESCO - When it comes to “loving life” there may not be a single soul on earth more positive and more infectious than Brady Mikkelson.
Adopted by the entire community of Cresco, young and old alike, Mikkelson has lived a life that has seen him put smile after smile on individuals around town,...
CRESCO - From riding in a horse and buggy, to creating quilts with a customized long-arm quilting machine, Katie Mast has come a long way!
Having grown up Amish, Mast has been making a living the past 15-plus years owning and operating Quilters Garden in downtown Cresco. Having made thousands of...
