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Howard County - Why has a committee been exploring options to update or build a new jail, dispatch center and sheriff offices?
• The biggest reason is the age of the jail. For 135 years the Howard County Jail has been used to keep its law-abiding citizens safe. It has served its purpose. But the...
Cresco - Be prepared to be pampered at the 11th annual Girls Day Out sponsored by Times Plain Dealer. The event takes place this Saturday, Feb. 25 from noon-4 p.m. with the first 100 lucky ladies getting a bag full of goodies from the various participating vendors.
Each half hour of the day will...
CRESCO -The Novelty Nook and Gift Shoppe, the brainstorm and collaboration of local entrepreneurs is coming to Cresco’s Elm Street and will be opening on Wednesday, March 1, followed by a Grand Opening on March 17 and 18.
Six women, Nancy Henry, Barb Eide, Terri Smith, Marcia Bannister, Laura...
CRESCO - Champlin Hall, located on the lower level of the Cresco Theatre/Opera House, is newly renovated and available to rent for parties, events, or meetings.
Cresco Theatre Commission President Gayle Kelm and Commission member Robert Ringoen said the renovation is nearly complete.
“We began...
Cresco - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering the class “Repurpose Old Stuff to Create New Home Décor” (#54644) on Monday, March 6, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at the NICC Cresco Center, 1020 2nd Avenue SE.
Rather than letting items gather dust or being...
Cresco - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering the two-session class “Get to Know Your DSLR Camera” (#54290) on Tuesdays, March 8 and 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the NICC Cresco Center, 1020 2nd Avenue SE.
For community members who have moved up to using...
Cresco - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering the two-session class “Introduction to Web Page & Blog Creations!” (#56608) on Tuesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the NICC Cresco Center, located at 1020 2nd Ave. SE.
It’s...
Waterloo - Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging has its March meals planned. Each meal includes milk. Meals are offered on a contribution basis for people over 60 years of age. Actual cost for the meal is $8.28. People under 60 must pay the actual cost.
Meal locations in Howard County are as...
Howard County - Howard-Winneshiek Community School District announces that three choirs from Crestwood High School, featuring students from 9th-12th grades, are preparing to present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 in the High School Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public...
Howard County - Sometimes the traditional 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. structured high school is not conducive to success for some students. They need a different way of learning or maybe a different schedule. That is where Crestwood Alternative School fits in.
Julie Montgomery, head teacher of the...
