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June 27 — Amid the rides, food, and family fun at The Mighty Howard County Fair, a solemn and meaningful ceremony took place Saturday at Scheidel Plaza as local veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation presents handmade quilts to service members and veterans...
Introducing your 2026 mighty Howard County, fair baby princess Mattie Cahalan!
Congratulations Mattie, Mom Abby and Dad Matthew!
CRESCO - In an exciting announcement, Mighty Howard County Fair Board President Mike Walton revealed plans to construct a new community event center, Legacy Hall, on the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds. The project, spearheaded by a special steering committee, aims to create a premier year-round...
CRESCO - Residents of Cresco, Iowa are coming together to preserve a piece of their rich history with the restoration of a unique 101A/Model FP7 diesel electric locomotive. This locomotive, built in LaGrange, Illinois in 1951, holds great significance to the community as it was the first of its...
CRESCO - The mood was a little more spry and uplifting than usual this past Wednesday as the Mighty Howard County Fair held their Appreciation Supper at the Expo Center.
The kick-off to fair week appreciation event is always held the week before and is repeatedly a positive thing year-after-...
CRESCO - In an exciting announcement, Mighty Howard County Fair Board President Mike Walton revealed plans to construct a new community event center, Legacy Hall, on the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds. The project, spearheaded by a special steering committee, aims to create a premier year-...
HOWARD COUNTY - With its thirteen horizontal stripes and fifty stars, the American flag represents our nation, making it a symbol of deep importance to many individuals. On June 13th of 2026, the day before Flag Day, the Cresco American Legion Post 135 held their Flag Day ceremonies at Brown Park...
The Howard County Historical Society is gearing up for a special display at the upcoming Mighty Howard County Fair, and they are seeking donations of caps with an agricultural marketing theme or connection. From John Deere to Dekalb, International Harvester to Ford, any cap with a tie to...
LEROY, MN - LeRoy’s new medical clinic -- operated by Regional Health Service of Howard County -- is officially open for business. The open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7 marked the official end to the medial desert LeRoy residents had been in since Mayo Clinic closed the clinic in...
CRESCO - As the summer student intern for the Times Plain Dealer, Hallie Vissers brings a fresh perspective and a passion for storytelling through photographs to the newsroom. A soon-to-be Senior at Crestwood High School for the 2026/27 academic year, Hallie is no stranger to hard work and...
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