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EARL Public Transit, a program of Northeast Iowa Community Action, is closing the Oelwein in-town route at noon today, Monday Feb. 5, and closing all other in-town routes at 1:30 p.m. Please call 1-866-382-4259 if you have any questions.
CRESCO - “I’ve had a blast,” Pat Murray said about retiring from the Cresco Community Fire Department after nearly four decades on its roster. “I don’t think anyone takes us for granted. It’s been quite a privilege to serve the community.”
Murray is the last firefighter on the department who...
Howard County - Well there was literally no snow for the Driftrunners’ 47th Annual Snowfest but that didn’t stop enthusiasts from enjoying many of the weekend’s activities.
“There’s bare ground,” said James Kitchen. “No snow, it kind of sucks.”
But for others, well, there was a lot of fun to be...
CRESCO - With Snowfest under our belts it is time to look forward to local celebrations and events. Masopust is next up. The traditional Czech celebration. The Pre-Lent Carnival and Czech-style Mardi Gras celebration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Protivin Community Center.
The...
CRESCO - Children’s Story Hour at Cresco Public Library resumes Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 10-11 a.m. and continues through May in the Children’s Department (lower level) of the library. No registration is required.
Cresco Public Library Youth Services Librarian Arla Kafka said, “We were excited to...
Pictured is the cast of the Mystery Dinner Theatre “Dinner at 8, Dead by 9,” sponsored by Lime Springs Children’s Theatre Troupe and Chester Community Center. Front: Brooke Dvorak. Stooped: Jennifer DeVries, Pastor Paula Hemann and Jessica DeVries. Back: Theresa Ness, Jill Tibbals, Ella Keller,...
Decorah - Gundersen Health System is excited to announce it has signed an agreement to purchase Team Rehab, a private physical therapy practice with locations in Decorah and Cresco.
For more than 20 years, Team Rehab has been a well-respected local business and has been a primary referral...
CRESCO - Crestwood High School students will reach out to the community during its Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-thon.
The financial goal for the organization is $25,000, and money raised funds scholarships to help high school students afford college.
Dollars for Scholars Board member Trish...
By Nate Troy
Sports Editor
CRESCO - Sixth grade students at Notre Dame Elementary School in Cresco graduated from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program on Monday, Jan. 15. Several students, teachers, Cresco law enforcement members and parents attended the event.
A total of 26...
Howard county - Crestwood Elementary received a ‘Commendable’ rating during the recent release of The Iowa Department of Education School Report Cards.
Crestwood Elementary Principal Sara Grimm said, “I am very proud to say that Crestwood Elementary received a ‘Commendable’ rating. This rating...
