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BRIDGE is Organization of Year

CRESCO - The BRIDGE Organization in Elma has been chosen as the Organization of the Year for the Times Plain Dealer’s annual awards presented during the Howard County Business & Tourism Banquet. This year, those in charge decided to “let the cat out of the bag” before the event, rather than...

Freedom Rock Countdown

CRESCO - Meet Skip and Mark Grinhaug. Brothers. Veterans. Members of the Freedom Rock and American Legion Post 135. The Grinhaug brothers know a lot about the War of 1812, noting that at least three people who fought in this war are buried in Howard Cty. • But, Mark wants to clear up some...

Cresco Mealsite still serving

CRESCO - Thanks to a trusty group of volunteers, Cresco Mealsite and Meals-on-Wheels is still available in Cresco. On average, 16 meals are delivered Monday through Friday by members of four Cresco churches—Notre Dame, United Methodist, Immanuel Lutheran and First Lutheran for a month at a time....

Colonial Manor celebrates 40 years

Elma - Colonial Manor of Elma welcomes everyone to celebrate their 40th Anniversary at an Open House on Tuesday, May 15 from 6-8 p.m. In addition to appetizers, cake and refreshments, the Rochester Music Men’s Gambit Barbershop Quartet will be performing at 7 p.m. as part of the celebration. ...

Who killed the hot sauce king?

CRESCO - Spice up your Sunday dinner plans with this delectable murder mystery that features audience participation. “Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman” is appropriate for all ages said Gayle Kelm of Cresco Theatre Commission. That group, along with Cresco Community Theatre, are sponsoring the fun-...

Arbor Day Ceremony

CRESCO - City of Cresco and Howard-Winneshiek CSD employees, as well as the State Champion Girls’ Basketball Team were on hand when a red oak tree was planted for Arbor Day, at the K-8 playground. The ceremony started with Cresco Mayor Mark Bohle reading the Arbor Day Proclamation: “Whereas, in...

Mirror Image winners

Howard County - It was another tough call for naming the winner of the Mother-Daughter Look-A-Like contest for the Times Plain Dealer. Eight mother-daughter duos submitted their photos, making it very hard on judges for picking the winners. The winners for this year’s contest were Rosie Bruess...

Sen. Grassley answers many questions during Alum-Line visit

CRESCO - Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) took time out of his busy schedule to visit Alum-Line in Cresco on Friday, May 4, and answer several questions from Alum-Line employees. Grassley was greeted by Alum-Line President Gary Gooder at the main office on Highway 9. After Gooder gave Grassley a...

L.S. departments give reports

Lime Springs - Most of the Lime Springs City Council dealt with reports from the various departments. Fire Department: Nate Schwickerath stated the station was given a spring cleaning; the group is looking toward the Father’s Day breakfast; and members are having a gun raffle for Sweet Corn Days...

Elaine Weyers retires after 32 years

Elaine Weyers had a great send-off from her coworkers at Howard County Courthouse. After deciding to retire after 32 years, nine months in the Clerk of Court office, word spread throughout the courthouse. “Someone decided to send out an e-mail. Each person participating received a number. So...