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Cresco Fire Department called to Evans Memorial Home Assisted Living on Sept. 4

CRESCO - The Cresco Fire Department was paged to the Evans Memorial Home Assisted Living Facility at 1010 North Elm Street in Cresco at 10:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 because of a report of smoke and fire located in the roof area. Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents or emergency...

William Martinek, 80

William “Bill” J. Martinek, age 80, of Cresco, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m with visitation one hour prior with Father Dennis Cain officiating...

L.S. history book for sale

Lime Springs - Lime Springs Then & Now Dau (2) was 150 years in the making, but it is complete and on sale now! Price for the spiral-bound book is $26.75, including tax. Hard cover books are $42.80 with pre-orders required at 563-547-3601. Credit cards are accepted. Friday, Aug. 24 is the...

River rescue of paralyzed man

Lime Springs - “I was outside working on my old car. I heard someone yelling for help. I can’t believe I heard him, because I am hard of hearing,” Ed Hampe of Old Town said about that day around the Fourth of July. Earlier, Richard Curtis made his daily trip to the Upper Iowa River with his dog,...

What’s up with wind towers?

Saratoga - Preliminary work has begun on the Saratoga Wind Farm that will have 33 wind towers when finished. They are being built by Madison Gas & Electric and will produce 66-megawatts of energy. It is expected to become operational in early 2019. MG&E built Rosiere Wind Farm in 1999 in...

New face at HW

CRESCO - Ann Smith has taken over as Director of Student Services and Special Ed formerly held by Therese Jurgensen and has already been meeting with families and connecting with teachers and staff. “I want to be in the community and be visible for everyone, so people feel they can approach me,”...

Knutson canvassing event features Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan

CRESCO -- Tim Knutson, Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives for District 51, was joined by Tim Ryan, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 13th congressional district at a canvassing launch event held in Cresco Saturday morning. Howard County residents interested in canvassing on...

Construction underway in Cresco

CRESCO - Construction crews work on 2nd Ave East in Cresco in front of the theatre and on 2nd Street East in Cresco on Aug. 14.

About 600 attend Fly-In Breakfast

Cresco -With an overcast sky and threat of rain, the 37th Annual Fly-In Breakfast on Aug. 5 at Ellen Church Field in Cresco still had a successful showing. There were about 12 planes that flew in and around 600 locals and visitors who came for the omelets and pancakes, served by over 50...

Cresco Fine Arts Show is success

CRESCO - Early morning thunderstorms did not dampen the enthusiasm for the Cresco Fine Arts Show, held in Beadle Park Sunday, Aug. 5. The 57th annual event, organized by the Cresco Area Fine Arts Council, features numerous Midwest artist vendors and draws a crowd of art enthusiasts each year. ...