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AMES - It was another outstanding performance by Elma Locker and Grocery at the 2025 Iowa Cured Meat Championships as the Elma-based company took home four top awards.
The Locker failed to get a 2025 Grand Champion this year, but did well in four categories, including two in bacon, one in...
AMES - When it comes to lockers in the state of Iowa, Howard County has some of the best in the state and every year they seem to prove it!
This year Polashek’s Locker in Protivin again won five top awards at the Iowa Cured Meat Championships which took place in Ames, Iowa this past weekend. The...
CRESCO - One of the best in the radio business has passed, but will long be remembered!
Super C Radio Legend James “Jim” Hebel passed away in his Charles City home on Tuesday, Jan. 28. He was age 79 and lived his life many years behind a “mic” as a disc jockey, working for radio stations in...
CRESCO - When it comes to “loving life” there may not be a single soul on earth more positive and more infectious than Brady Mikkelson.
Adopted by the entire community of Cresco, young and old alike, Mikkelson has lived a life that has seen him put smile after smile on individuals around town,...
CRESCO - From riding in a horse and buggy, to creating quilts with a customized long-arm quilting machine, Katie Mast has come a long way!
Having grown up Amish, Mast has been making a living the past 15-plus years owning and operating Quilters Garden in downtown Cresco. Having made thousands of...
CRESCO - Sometimes destiny has a way of finding two individuals, having them fall in love and become a couple!
That is the interesting story behind how Jim and Barb “Bilidt” Holstrom found each other and have now been married for 40 years!
It was a match made in heaven . . . and one that was a...
CRESCO - There’s a new sheriff in town . . . and he’s a good one!
With years of military experience, having been a State Trooper on a Tactical Team, been in charge of a military unit protecting high-ranking officials in Washington D.C. and other affluent places, and done training throughout the...
CRESCO - Leuthold’s Clothing is a name trusted in the area for great fashion, friendly service and value. A place where you come as a customer, but leave as a friend . . .
For the past 75 years Leuthold’s has been a part of Cresco’s downtown, offering a unique blend of women’s and men’s clothing,...
CRESCO - When it comes to someone who represents the community of Cresco, Fran Burke is definitely “that gal!”
In her 80s, Burke still has that energy, that determination and vigor to still be working, still be volunteering and still be the grandma and great grandma loved by her family.
This past...
CRESCO - Dan’s Roadhouse graciously hosted the Howard County/Cresco Driftrunners and their annual toy drive.
Food and drinks were served as several members of the community came and donated unwrapped and brand new toys. All the toys will be donated to local children in need. A live band kept the...
