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CRESCO - There are some occupations that see humanity at its worst and at its best. Law enforcement is one of those careers.
In the past year, the officers of Cresco Police Department have had to cover drug arrests, a murder, suicides, standoffs with suspects, accidents, welfare checks, deaths,...
CRESCO - The Cresco Community Fire Department was paged to Cresco Assisted Living located at 1010 North Elm Street in Cresco at 10:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 to a report of smoke and fire in the roof area. There were no injuries to residents or emergency personnel.
Lightning struck the assisted...
Cresco - Ella Dennler, daughter of Dale and Stephanie Dennler of Cresco, recently turned a haircut into an opportunity to help others.
The nine-year-old agreed to donate her hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, where it will be made into a wig.
Stephanie said, “Ella has only gotten her hair trimmed...
CRESCO - The public is invited to enjoy an ice cream social on the grounds of Cresco's historic Kellow House, home of the Howard County Historical Museum at 324 4th Avenue West Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The event is free; however, free-will donations are accepted for the Howard County...
The number of rural ambulances and volunteers has decreased significantly nationwide over the last decade. Iowa is no exception. In February of this year, the State of Iowa passed tax legislation to assist with this growing issue. The recently released Chapter 422D of Iowa Tax Code allows county...
Howard-Winneshiek - The $39 million bond levy for Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) passed with 84 percent of the voters in favor of the tax.
The last bond and interest fund levy was at 28.8 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation, and that rate is not changing. There is no additional tax....
INDEPENDENCE - Lorraine F. Hanson, 93 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Lexington Estate in Independence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence with Rev. Greg DeBoer officiating...
Cresco - All of the outside walls are up at the new Howard County Jail facility, located behind the county courthouse in Cresco. Currently, inside work is being done, including getting conduit placed that will hold wiring and concrete being poured.
Another area being worked on is the work release...
CRESCO - Lawrence A. Hageman, age 82, of Cresco, a dear father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco, Iowa.
Visitation will be held at Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco on Sunday, Sept. 9....
