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Fort Atkinson's Rendezvous Celebrates 50 Years with 2026 Theme: Lowering the Colors

FORT ATKINSON - Spanning the bluff overlooking the picturesque valley of the Turkey River in northeast Iowa, the historic remains of old Fort Atkinson stand as a testament to a bygone era when the Winnebago people were moved to Neutral Ground following their displacement from their ancestral...

Former U.S. Army Veteran Gets Deserving Send Off

CRESCO - Former esteemed U.S. Retired Army Veteran, Gene Thorne was escorted to his final resting place with a full escort to the Veteran’s Cemetary in Preston, MN from The Legion Riders Post 135, Osage Legion Riders Post 278, Sheriff Busch from the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Patriot Guard...

Michelle Midthus' 26-Year Journey of Impact at Crestwood Elementary

CRESCO - In the bustling halls of Crestwood Elementary, one teacher stands out among the rest for her unwavering dedication, passion, and love for her students. Meet Michelle Midthus, a seasoned educator with an impressive 26 years of experience in the field of elementary education, with 13 of...

Holzer & Salvin named 2026 Crestwood King & Queen!

CRESCO - On Sunday, September 20th the Crestwood Homecoming Royalty were named and crowned in the Crestwood Competition Gym. Congratulations to Bryleigh Salvin and Caleb Holzer on becoming Crestwood High School’s 2026 Queen and King! After the coronation the Powder Puff Football game and Mighty...

Andera educates All-School Reunion crowd

CRESCO - Sometimes the farm boy brings out the best in an individual––with Don Andera, it was the Army and the desire to fly that led him to success! Andera grew up on a farm near Schley, youngest of six kids, where he graduated from Crestwood in 1976. Always wanting to fly, he joined the Army to...

NEICAC Provides Vital Support for Howard County Residents in Need through Comprehensive Services

HOWARD COUNTY - In the realm of increasing challenges and uncertainties residents of Howard County face, the Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) emerges as a steadfast beacon of support and empowerment for individuals and families grappling with limited resources. Situated within...

Utahns Pass Through Cresco as they Tour America

CRESCO - Barbara Edmunds and Sherry Karp, both of Castle Valley, Utah are not taking the typical trip around the United States. They are looking for the America that most people don’t see. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, they made a stop in Cresco to fill up for gas and have lunch at Sue-Z-Q’s. They are...

Remembering a Legend

CRESCO - In the summer of 1970, Cresco, Iowa was treated to a night of unforgettable music as the legendary “Queen of Country’, Dolly Parton graced the stage at the Howard County Fair. Performing alongside Porter Wagoner as part of the esteemed Porter Wagoner Show, Dolly's presence lit up the...

514 Iowa Century and Heritage Farm Families Honored at the 2026 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson today honored 514 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations during ceremonies at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. The annual recognition celebrates families who have owned...

~Food Drive run by the TPD to support the community through the Food Pantry~

In honor of Hunger Action Month join in helping our local food pantry by donating non-perishable items at The Cresco Times Plain Dealer through the end of the month. Join the Cresco Times Plain Dealer in supporting the Howard County Food Pantry this September during Hunger Action Month....