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Howard County - Does Howard County need a new jail? Should it be closed and transfer inmates to another facility? Should the county just have cells? If a new jail is built, where should it be located?
These are all questions task force members looked at when coming up with a plan to present to...
CRESCO - The Cresco Kiwanis Club has been an active service organization in Cresco for decades. The County Store has been serving Howard County for eight years. Although their tenure in the community is different, their goals are similar. After a presentation to the Kiwanis Club, by County Store...
protivin - Polashek’s Locker Service has been going to the Iowa Meat Processors Association Convention, and bringing home awards, since 1985. The company has won so many, there isn’t room left on the “Trophy Wall” to put them!
This year wasn’t any different as Paul and Adam Polashek made the trip...
CRESCO - It is likely residents at Hawkeye Care Center are familiar with hogs as livestock. However, the care center welcomed quite a different sight recently in the form of Alice and Zena, domesticated pot-bellied pigs adorned in brightly-colored tutus, charming residents by clamoring for carrot...
Monday evening, March 6, saw some harsh weather in the area. There was a severe thunderstorm warning for Howard County. With it came hail, winds and rain. Hail was marble-sized. Cresco received about half-an-inch of rain.
The winds wreaked havoc on an area from Davis Corners going northeast,...
Howard County - The Cram the Cab event is happening now with an advance opportunity for area shoppers to purchase a few extra, non-perishable items and drop into a box that represents their favorite tractor. John Deere, green (represented by Bodensteiner Implement), International Harvester, Red (...
Cresco - On Thursday, March 9, the Crestwood High School Symphonic Band will perform its annual “Music In Our School’s Month Midwinter Concert.”
The program will include medley music from the blockbuster movie “Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves,” a beautiful piece “Come Thou Font of Every Blessing...
CRESCO - CUSB Bank proudly announced the donation of $75,000 to the Howard County Fair’s Ag Education Center.
The Ag Education Center is a 22,900 square foot livestock facility located on the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco. The Center features a modern swine production area, a modern milking...
Des Moines - Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the Libertarian Party of Iowa has obtained official political party status in Iowa, effective March 1.
It joins Democrat, Republican and No Party as official party statuses.
The Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee, Gary Johnson,...
Johnston, Iowa - Iowa Public Television announced today the premiere of “The Eagles of Decorah.” The documentary will premiere Wednesday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. It will also air Saturday, March 11 at 8 a.m.
“The Eagles of Decorah” takes a captivating look into the private lives of bald eagles,...
