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HOWARD COUNTY - The Howard Co Emergency Management Agency, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), National Weather Service (NWS), and Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa.
Severe Weather...
HOWARD COUNTY - Nick Rissman, Howard County Engineer, gave an update on the 2023 projects being done by the road department.
“There are no paving projects this year. Although, they will be finishing up some intersection work in the Chester/ Lime Springs area.”
Bridges are being taken care of this...
CRESCO - The low bid for the water tower repair/painting was accepted by Cresco City Council at the March 6 meeting. BRZ Coatings of Texas won with a bid of $687,200.
After looking over the bid, four options were canceled, bringing the overall bid from BRZ down to $601,200, a savings of $86,000....
LIME SPRINGS - LS Tap Bar and Grill offers Howard County customers a new option for delicious food and alcoholic beverages. Located at 106 West Main Street in downtown Lime Springs, the new eatery/bar features Lime Springs-specific décor and a full menu for lunch and dinner dining.
This isn’t the...
CRESCO - Council members heard from business and property owners along the downtown area of N. Elm St. and 7th St. W. at the regular monthly meeting on March 6.
Daren Sikkink and Scott Huneke of WHKS were on hand to answer questions.
Sikkink started off by saying, “Thursday (March 2) we had an...
CRESCO - This year’s Cresco Open Air Market will have a shorter season than last year. Manager Ashten Lienhard said, “We will run from May to October. Opening day is May 18.”
Prior to that, there will be a vendor and potential vendor meeting on April 29 at 1 p.m. at the Cresco Area Chamber of...
CRESCO - The Regional Health Services of Howard County (RHSHC) Board of Trustees officially approved the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the hospital improvement project.
The board also made a resolution to borrow money in a principal amount not to...
CRESCO - About 20 property owners along 7th St. West from Highway 9 to 4th Ave. and 10 city representatives attended the reconstruction informational meeting on Thursday, March 2.
Darren Sikkink and Scott Huneke of WHKS gave a power point presentation explaining the project.
To save money, the...
CRESCO - Approximately 15 property owners and 10 city representatives attended an informational meeting on Thursday, March 2 concerning the Downtown Crosswalk project.
Daren Sikkink and Scott Huneke of WHKS gave the presentation. Sikkink told attendees, “Let us know if you see something that isn’t...
CRESCO - Whether you are seeking breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sue-Z-Q’s Family Dining has you covered.
Featuring hearty, home-style food, the restaurant, located at 726 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, offers a wide variety of menu items, as well as weekly Noon specials. Hot beef is offered from 11 a.m.-1 p.m....
