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CRESCO - On a crisp March morning in Cresco, Iowa, over 60 people participated in the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Plantpeddler Retail Complex.
Founded in retail since 1980, the new facility will allow expansion in floral, gift and garden center product lines.
The primary retail...
CRESCO - When a company grows, it’s really something to see. But when a company that produces seed grows, now that’s really something to see!
Having owned and operated Upper Iowa Ag for the past three years, Steve Mahr, with his wife Brooke, have seen nice, steady growth in their business,...
CRESCO - Keeping with the tradition of “excellent” grandstand entertainment every night, the Mighty Howard County Fair (MHCF) will again look to “pack the house” in 2025!
From June 25 through June 29, MHCF President Tom Barnes has booked plenty of action, music and fun for the Grandstand! The fair...
CRESCO - Approximately 15 concerned business people and citizens came to the Cresco City Council meeting on March 17 about the Cresco City Yard Waste Site, located southwest of the community near Vernon Springs.
The site, according to Public Works Supervisor Dave Brenno, has been locked in recent...
CRESCO - A total of six bids were received on February 11 for the Cresco Theatre and Opera House Scene Shop project with Dave’s Complete Construction of Delhi, Iowa being lowest at $614,000––$17,500 lower than the next closest bid.
Putting in quotes were N.B. Kock General Contractors at $806,000;...
CRESCO - Formerly known Lindstrom’s Funeral Homes, a new chapter of compassionate care and trusted service has recently taken shape under the ownership of Shannon and Pat Schmelzer.
The business, now known as Schmelzer Funeral Homes, has three locations in Iowa: Cresco, Lime Springs, and Riceville...
CRESCO - At the age of 72, there is no letting up for farmer Robert Vobr, as he continues to farm his operation of approximately 700 acres––like he’s still age 50!
It may be hard to believe, but Vobr earned his start in farming as a Crestwood FFA member, obtaining profits from a project he embraced...
CRESCO - The City of Cresco is updating its Comprehensive Plan for the future and is looking for public input on needs and opportunities for the community. Whether you live, work or play in Cresco, please consider sharing your perspectives through the Community Survey or by attending upcoming...
CRESCO - When was the last time you took a call from Mexico, Honduras, Kenya, or Guatemala? At Plantpeddler, it’s something that happens quite often!
This past week, Dennis Hitzigrath of Vivero International in Mexico came to visit the Gooder family and their Cresco operation, but also paying a...
CRESCO - Growth is always good, and Howard-Winneshiek is looking at a windfall of new students for the upcoming 2025-26 school year and beyond!
Projecting a large influx of incoming pre-school to Kindergarten students, the administration and school board have been working hard in finding ways to...
