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Follow the ‘Yellow Brick Road’ to Cresco Theatre this weekend!

CRESCO - Get ready for flying monkeys, good and bad witches, a talking Scarecrow (without a brain), ruby slippers, a rusty Tin Man and a “very scared” Lion, as the Wizard of Oz will be coming to town this weekend! Cresco Community Theater, with the help of numerous volunteers and local actors, have...

Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail is 25 years old

CRESCO - It may be hard to believe, but the original Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail––from Cresco to the Howard County Nature Center––was built 25 years ago! It was the year 2000, following several years of planning and purchasing property by a small committee of area individuals, that the newly...

H-W School expansion/remodel a 'go'

CRESCO - With the Howard-Winneshiek School Board giving the “blessing” to move forward on plans for a $16.4 million expansion/remodel, bids will be let out shortly in allowing the project to open up it’s first phase. Planning construction for the next two years, the expansion will open up space for...

‘Brady’s Brilliance’ is celebrated in Cresco

CRESCO - Brady Mikkelson has been a cherished part of the Cresco community since birth. Despite life's challenges, he has never let them define him. With his vibrant spirit, Brady has inspired countless individuals, demonstrating the power of unconditional love. Over the years, Brady has made...

Linkenmeyer wins Queen Crown at the MHCF

CRESCO - Excitement is in the air as the Mighty Howard County Fair celebrates one of the greatest achievements for a young lady in the fair community: becoming Fair Queen! This year, that prestigious title is awarded to the incredible Kennedy Linkenmeyer! Growing up, surrounded by her family's...

Take a step back in time with the Howard County Historical Society

Get ready for an exciting week ahead! The Mighty Howard County Fair (MHCF) is just around the corner, and the Howard County Historical Society has some fantastic surprises in store, including a feature tractor. This year, they're also unveiling five brand-new exhibits that promise to be both unique...

Meet the 2025 MHCF Queen Candidates

CRESCO - As the vibrant and much-anticipated Mighty Howard County Fair approaches, committee members are thrilled to introduce the talented candidates vying for the title of Fair Queen! This year four remarkable young women will vie for the crown, each brimming with enthusiasm and prepared to take...

Local Veteran is Celebrated as Wax Figure in Marine Corps Museum

CRESCO - Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Steven Ray Douglas always dreamt of soaring through the skies, a passion ignited at just three years old. It sparked an even greater passion within him after immersing himself in the profound insights of "Chicken Hawk" by Robert Mason. This book is about a...

Wilkening presents Lessons of the Holocaust

CRESCO - Retired social studies teacher Brad Wilkening of Ankeny, Iowa, presented his program ‘Lessons of the Holocaust’ at Cresco Public Library on Holocaust Survivor Day, Wednesday, June 4. Wilkening said, “I have no Jewish background whatsoever; I was raised United Methodist; went to a Lutheran...

Crestwood High School celebrates 'Class of 2025'

CRESCO - On Sunday, May 18th, Crestwood High School in Cresco proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025. Surrounded by family, friends, and faculty, 80 seniors walked across the floor to receive their diplomas, marking the culmination of 13 years of dedication and academic...