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CRESCO - Have you ever met a talking dog, a REAL talking dog?
Get ready, because you are about to meet America’s funniest canine, and his name is “Irving.” Together with his partner, comedian/Ventriloquist Todd Oliver, this duo has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with...
CRESCO - Howard County Farm Bureau Outreach Coordinator Rachel Myers presents a new Children’s Story Hour event at Cresco Public Library for three weeks in June.
Children are invited to come to the library to hear farm-theme stories and participate in a craft project Wednesday, June 7, 14 and 28...
• 8 a.m. Elma Area Services at St. Cecelia, Colonial Manor (8:30), Maple Leaf (9), Lourdes (9:30), Elma Cemeteries (11)
• 8:30 a.m. Services at Riceville (St. Peter’s Lutheran, Calvary and Saratoga Cemeteries)
• 8:45 a.m. Chester Hill Cemetery
• 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Protivin, then...
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad will resign as governor of Iowa on Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. and immediately be sworn in as U.S. ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. The U.S. Senate confirmed Branstad Monday by a vote of 82-13.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think that a boy...
CRESCO - Howard County Sheriff Mike Miner hosted a memorial service for Deputy Sheriff Stevan H. Owen and all fallen officers of the law on Monday, May 15, for National Police Officer Week.
Showing that “Blue Lives Matter,” current and former officers, as well as many staff at Howard County...
CRESCO - On the occasion of her retirement June 30, 2017 from Notre Dame Catholic School, Principal Wendy Schatz’s career comes full circle.
After graduating from Luther College in Decorah in 1972, Schatz’s teaching career began at St. Joseph’s Grade School in Cresco. She retires from the same...
CRESCO - Honor our fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of our veterans on Friday, May 19 at various locations in Cresco when members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 distribute bright red poppies for Memorial Day in exchange for a donation.
The Flanders Field poppy has...
CRESCO - The saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” At Crestwood High School, it’s the Plant Science classes that are bringing the May flowers. And let’s not forget the vegetables. The flower and vegetable sale was held on Monday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 9, from 3:45-5:45 pm.
“When I...
CRESCO - Parents, here is a chance to nurture your child’s interest in writing.
Accomplished author Carol Edwards is offering a summer workshop for youth 10-14 at Cresco Public Library. She will provide six hours of guided writing. Each child will be able to work with her as a published author,...
CRESCO/Rushford, Minn - MiEnergy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Trust Board met recently and elected to donate $3,000 to the following local organizations:
• $500, Cresco American Legion Post #135, Cresco, Iowa, to support the development of Freedom Rock Memorial Park honoring veterans and...