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Norman Borlaug Farms Intern Arrives with a Passion for Learning and Engagement!

HOWARD COUNTY - Brianna Matheny from Brownton, Minnesota has recently arrived in Howard County to begin her summer internship with the Howard County Extension and the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation. Matheny, currently a student at Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural Education and...

Cresco Memorial Day Program Honors Fallen Heroes with Solemn Ceremonies

CRESCO - On Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, the community of Cresco came together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary, The American Legion and Auxiliary, Legion Riders, Scouts, and the Crestwood...

Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremonies for Howard County

CRESCO - On Wednesday, May 15th, the Howard County Sheriff’s office hosted a moving ceremony in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day. The event, led by Sheriff Rick Busch, began at 10am with a heartfelt reading paying tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. A moment...

All-School Reunion activities set for 2026 Harvest Fest

CRESCO - All is coming together for the All-School Reunion and the 2026 Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest celebrations. All-School Reunion Committee members recently held a meeting aligning the many events taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-23 with the Harvest Fest celebration. ...

Passionate High School Biology Teacher and Assistant Coach Reflects on Career

CRESCO - Dale Dennler has dedicated over three decades of his life to educating high school students in biology. Also currently guiding young athletes as the Assistant Girls Track Coach. With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, Mr. Dennler's journey in education has been one...

Wrestling Hall of Fame Inducts Five New Members

CRESCO - A packed house of 160 wrestling fans gathered at the Heritage Event Center in Cresco on Monday, April 13, to witness the induction of five new members into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame during the 55th Annual Award Banquet, which featured great food, fun and several heart-felt, emotional...

Northeast Iowa Mobile Food Pantry serves as Beacon of Hope for residents

CRESCO - The Northeast Iowa Mobile Food Pantry stands as a beacon of hope for many families in Howard County, providing much-needed support during difficult times. On Tuesday, April 7th, a chilly and windy day, the dedicated volunteers of the mobile food pantry continued their mission by serving...

Howard County 4-H shines at 34th Annual Spring Fair

CRESCO — Howard County 4-H members filled the Cresco Community Chapel with talent, teamwork, and hometown pride on March 28 during the 34th Annual Spring Fair Event. From bright piano notes and steady drumlines to thoughtful educational talks and confident clothing challenges, youth from clubs...

From Stock Cars, Blueberry Bars to Joe Nichols the Country Star, the Mighty Howard County Fair revs up

CRESCO — All across Howard County, you can feel it building—the kind of buzz that smells like fresh popped kettle corn, sweetly fried funnel cakes, bbq meat scents in the air with sounds of laughter drifting down the midway. The Mighty Howard County Fair is almost here, and this year it has the...

Andy Ludeking takes helm as Cresco Bank & Trust Market President

CRESCO — Cresco Bank & Trust, a division of Decorah Bank & Trust, has named longtime lender and community leader Andy Ludeking as its new Cresco Market President, building on a 15-year tenure with the bank and more than two decades in community banking. “We’re thrilled to get Andy...