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CRESCO - Two candidates are included on the ballot for Sheriff of Howard County for the election on November 5, 2024. Richard Hollenbeck and Rick Busch have announced their candidacy, and have posted signs throughout Howard County, leaning on impressive resumes and promises of continuous...
CRESCO - The new teachers at Notre Dame are excited to start their new careers within the town of Cresco!
Words from the new staff:
Kayla Malven - “I went to school at Trinity Catholic School through sixth grade, and then I was homeschooled. I enjoy being outside, spending time with family, and...
PROTIVIN - Czech Days in Protivin celebrated the founding culture of the town and honored the legacy of the Czechian ancestors.
Foods like Kolaches, Rolicky, and bratwurst were served, as well as pork sandwiches, fun desserts, and the Moo-Mobile was offered.
Volleyball and Softball tournaments...
CRESCO - Doug Eagan, as of July 24 of this year, started work as a Cresco Police Officer. Eagan previously worked 21 years in law enforcement in Britt, Iowa and New Hampton, Iowa.
Out of high school, Eagan knew he wanted to help people and ensure their safety. He attempted to enlist in the United...
CRESCO - Brenda Lentz, former Special Ed Director for the Howard Winneshiek School District has accepted the position of PK-4 Principal for the upcoming school year. With 32 years in education with experience in various roles, Lentz brings a unique professional perspectives of support and empathy...
CRESCO - It’s that time of year again for the annual Fly-in Breakfast at the Ellen Church Field/Cresco Airport!
On Sunday, August 4, from 7:30 a.m. until noon, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat omelets and pancakes offered at only $12.00 a ticket. Children under five years of age can eat for free!...
CRESCO - The cast of the Addams Family Musical blew Howard County away with stunning performances all weekend long! Characters were well dynamic, costumes fun and creative, and the audience filled with laughter and comedy throughout the show.
The Addams Family Musical first premiered on Broadway in...
CRESCO - Howard County is looking to purchase a dual purpose K-9 unit to help serve and protect the community.
Deputy Ben Hillyer spearheaded the campaign for adding a K9 unit to the Sheriff’s Department saying he was “adamant” and knew that having a K-9 would be a great “tool for the department...
CRESCO - A Little Bit of Rye is a new business in Cresco that sells homemade baked goods. Recently making appearances at the Cresco Open Air Market and other farmers markets, Melissa Tlusty bakes in the early mornings and stays up late at night to perfect her products.
Tlusty grew up in the Mabel...
CRESCO - The Mighty Howard County Fair introduced the new 2024 Fair Queen and Princess, with Addalyn Isaacson taking the title of Fair Queen and Kennedy Linkenmeyer becoming Fair Princess.
Addalyn Isaacson is the daughter of Jamie Wenthold and Danny Isaacson,. She graduated from Crestwood High...
