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CRESCO - The Mighty Howard County Fair will see ten young ladies competing for the title of 2024 Howard County Fair Queen.
Elise Church, Kennedy Linkenmeyer, Addy Isaacson, Camdyn Orth, Emma Godman, Kaiya Holten, Kenzie Moellers, Korey Hrdlicka, Mackenzie Thiele, and Meredith Moore will be...
CRESCO - The Covid-19 pandemic swept the nation at alarming rates, shutting down schools, businesses, and forcing every day life to a halt. Caught in the mix were students from countries all around the world, struggling to find a way to get home after colleges shut down. One Luther student, Tai...
CRESCO - Replacing fair buttons this year will be “Fair Fun Cards”. Fair Fun Cards are shaped and laminated like debit cards, with a barcode on the back that will grant entry to the Mighty Howard County Fair.
The price for a Fair Fun Card, purchased at a local area business or online before the...
CRESCO - Good Times Grill opened May 28, in Cresco!
Jon Wedl, the owner, expressed his appreciation for the support of the community throughout his journey and recovery from the fire that devastated the new restaurant in 2022.
After nearly two years of help from local businesses like Gosch's...
LIME SPRINGS - Emmanuel Barron, a current resident of Lime Springs, and employee of Bear Creek Archeology in Cresco, will be traveling to Stuttgart, Germany to help in the effort to recover remains of a U.S. fighter pilot that was shot down during World War II.
Barron, originally from Denver,...
HOWARD COUNTY - American Legion and VFW chapters around the county will be recognizing the fallen at Memorial Day gatherings in selected areas.
Local programs on Monday, May 27 will include:
Chester: See City for information.
Cresco –– Morning:
• 9:00 a.m. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars and...
CRESCO - The Our Iowa magazine focuses on beautiful landscapes from all over the state, and include “conversational” and “light hearted” articles submitted by Iowans. The magazine hosts contests, features fun topics, and shows off striking photos that draw the eye. In a recent publication from...
CRESCO - Recent rumors around town whispered fears of the beloved County Store in Cresco closing.
Several benefit from the County Store, and how it staples the community for people from all economic backgrounds together. Penny pinchers, antique hunters, and leisure shoppers alike see the value in...
CRESCO - Unique Boutique in Cresco is a lightly used clothing, small furniture, and home decor consignment store. With new ownership in the last seven months, the store is staying true to its original purpose and mission.
A consignment store is a resale shop that buys items from customers and...
CRESCO - Eight Crestwood Seniors were recognized by the Cresco Kiwanis Club for their outstanding careers as students for the community. Students were chosen by Crestwood faculty.
The Cresco Kiwanis Club is currently made up of 17 members who participate to “advocate for children’s needs”. They...
