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CRESCO - Newborn Ryer Allyn Rose became the First Baby of 2023 when he made his appearance on Jan. 2 at 8:31 a.m.
The little prince joins his parents, Courtney Meyer and Nic Rose of Schley, and big brother, Greyson, age seven. He was seven pounds, nine ounces and 19 inches long.
Grandparents are...
CRESCO - One of the newest events for Snowfest 2023 is a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. It will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Expo Center, starting at 2:30 p.m. Check in begins at 2 p.m.
Driftrunners Snowmobile Club Secretary Brandon Plaht explained the contest. “The puzzle competition is...
CRESCO - Howard-Winn-
eshiek School Board members approved the retirement of five long-time staff members at their Dec. 14 meeting.
They include Paula Galvin, Kindergarten Teacher; Jill McConnell, Success Teacher; Keith Slifka, PE Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach and Field Specialist; Linda...
CRESCO - The Howard County Conservation Board and the City of Cresco are announcing a joint project for the rehabilitation of local trails.
The project includes the Prairie Farmer Trail along Highway 9 East, from approximately York Street, to 900’ east, south along Highway 9 from the Pole Line...
CRESCO - The Times Plain Dealer is announcing Shilo Leff has joined the staff as the new ad sales representative. She will be taking over the spot left by Betty Schmitt, when she retired in December.
Leff has lived on the western end of Howard County, between Riceville and LeRoy, her entire life....
CRESCO - It pays to shop local in more ways than one!
The grand prize and second place winners in the Times Plain Dealer’s Christmas Gift Give-away were drawn and the winners have already picked up their prizes.
Donna Hyberger of Cresco was the lucky grand prize winner. She received gift...
CRESCO - The Cadet Capital Campaign Committee was formed to help support the current building project to connect our school buildings. The project includes a new alternative learning center, weight room, auxiliary gym, wrestling room, locker rooms, storage, training rooms, coach’s offices,...
CHESTER - On Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, Logan Harden, age 25, of Lime Springs, was arrested for 1st Degree Criminal Mischief, as well as failing to provide proof of financial liability and trespassing, first offense.
The warrant was from an Oct. 21 incident, in which the accused allegedly...
CRESCO - Crestwood High School’s National Honor Society held its 63rd induction ceremony on Nov. 17.
There were 19 inductees, who joined 15 current members.
The evening started with the processional of present members and inductees, performed by Ms. Darcy Hendriks, (7-12 vocal musical teacher).
The...
CRESCO - A multi-million dollar expansion/remodel is underway at Regional Health Services of Howard County (RHSHC). The facility has architectural plans approved and will be taking construction bids soon to meet an early spring 2023 start date for construction.
“The hospital’s Board of Trustees has...
