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FLorenceville - The annual Granger-Florenceville Tractor Pull was held on Aug. 25, with a special dedication in the middle.
Don Wilken lived in the Granger area from 1939 until his death on Feb. 28, 2017. Many individuals knew him as a kind man, and that kindness continued even after his death.
His...
NICC District - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will place a ballot measure before voters this fall, requesting approval for a continuance of the College’s existing bond levy. The NICC Board of Trustees approved the continuation at its meeting on April 16, and the measure will be on the...
CRESCO - Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) will place a ballot measure before voters this fall, requesting approval for a continuance of the College’s existing bond levy. The NICC Board of Trustees approved the continuation at its meeting on April 16, and the measure will be on the Sept. 11,...
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 - The Cresco Fire Department was paged to the Evans Memorial Home Assisted Living Facility at 1010 North Elm Street in Cresco at 10:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4 because of a report of smoke and fire located in the roof area. Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents or emergency...
William “Bill” J. Martinek, age 80, of Cresco, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m with visitation one hour prior with Father Dennis Cain officiating...
Lime Springs - Lime Springs Then & Now Dau (2) was 150 years in the making, but it is complete and on sale now!
Price for the spiral-bound book is $26.75, including tax. Hard cover books are $42.80 with pre-orders required at 563-547-3601. Credit cards are accepted. Friday, Aug. 24 is the...
Lime Springs - “I was outside working on my old car. I heard someone yelling for help. I can’t believe I heard him, because I am hard of hearing,” Ed Hampe of Old Town said about that day around the Fourth of July.
Earlier, Richard Curtis made his daily trip to the Upper Iowa River with his dog,...
Saratoga - Preliminary work has begun on the Saratoga Wind Farm that will have 33 wind towers when finished. They are being built by Madison Gas & Electric and will produce 66-megawatts of energy. It is expected to become operational in early 2019.
MG&E built Rosiere Wind Farm in 1999 in...
CRESCO - Ann Smith has taken over as Director of Student Services and Special Ed formerly held by Therese Jurgensen and has already been meeting with families and connecting with teachers and staff. “I want to be in the community and be visible for everyone, so people feel they can approach me,”...
