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CRESCO - The 4th Annual Bible Reading Marathon kicked off at 8 a.m. on the 4th of July at Beadle Park in Cresco. It is a non-political non-profit event meant to honor God by reading the whole Bible from cover to cover, non-stop, in hopes of blessings for the community and an appeal for Divine help...
CRESCO - Workers and customers at Harmony & Cresco Vet Clinic bid farewell to Dr. Erin Petro recently. The public was invited to wish Dr. Petro well at a reception at Cresco Vet Clinic.
Petro joined Harmony & Cresco Veterinary Clinic three years ago.
“I came here after moving from Florida...
LIME SPRINGS - Brian Malm, Engineer from Bolton & Menk, was on hand to update the Lime Springs City Council on the big project looming over members’ heads . . . the wastewater treatment project.
“Several meetings ago, we went over the alternatives. We heard back from the DNR on the...
CRESCO - When asked how 12-year-old Nathan Ahern, a Cresco city native, got involved with the 4–H program, his mother, Michelle Ahern said he was following in his three older siblings’ footsteps… and hers. When asked if it kept her out of trouble when she was a youth, she laughed heartily and said...
LIME SPRINGS - Eddie Miller, president of the library board, gave the monthly report to City Council members on July 2.
He said, “Thanks to you, the City Council, the Lime Springs Public Library is not just accredited. It reached level three of four. Your money is well-spent, and we appreciate...
CRESCO - Erin Ryan of Cresco was crowned the 2019 Mighty Howard County Fair Queen and Ashley Ferrie will serve as princess.
Executive Secretary Tom Barnes announced the winners during the coronation ceremony on Wednesday, June 26.
Before the queen was declared, though, Barnes performed his...
CRESCO - This year’s 15th Annual Big Loser Contest was all about comraderie. Every one of the eight Big Loser Contest participants wrote monthly about their progress and how, with their competitor’s support, they got through the program.
On Friday, June 28, Greg Hudecek was named the biggest loser...
Cresco - Having the commitment and drive to pursue the career you want, in spite of obstacles in your path, can bring with it tremendous rewards.
The proof is found in April Halverson’s story, a journey that began as a freshman at Howard-Winneshiek High School and culminated in landing a high-...
Although there is something going on every day, check out some special events for Sunday, June 30
1. 9 a.m. — All-Faith Church Service at Featherlite Center
2. 10 a.m. — Registration for Remote Control Car Demo Derby with Derby starting at 11 at Grandstand
3. 12:30 p.m. — 4-H/FFA Ribbon...
Although there is something going on every day, check out some special events for Saturday, June 29
1. 8:30-9:30 a.m. — Baby Contest entries accepted with contest at 10 a.m. at Scheidel Plaza Stage
2. 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean at the Ag Center
3. 1-4 p...
