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What do you get when you take a small truck stop, start making homemade tasty food, and then serve fresh baked & cream pies daily? You get Route 63 Travel Plaza in tiny Chester, Iowa!
Nestled on the Iowa and Minnesota border, the Travel Plaza is ‘sort of’ the gateway to Iowa, entering from...
CRESCO - The weather may have had us all worried, but luck was on our side as the clear skies opened up just in time for Cresco's 4th of July Parade, the first in recent years. The event, organized by Legion Post 135, was extra special this year as it celebrated America's 250th anniversary with a...
SCHLEY - The annual Schley Cheese Fest is set to take place on July 18th at Reno’s outside of Cresco, Iowa. This non-profit organization is dedicated to honoring the community of Schley and contributing to the development of youth, people in need, and other worthy organizations locally.
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June 27 — Amid the rides, food, and family fun at The Mighty Howard County Fair, a solemn and meaningful ceremony took place Saturday at Scheidel Plaza as local veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation presents handmade quilts to service members and veterans...
Introducing your 2026 mighty Howard County, fair baby princess Mattie Cahalan!
Congratulations Mattie, Mom Abby and Dad Matthew!
CRESCO - In an exciting announcement, Mighty Howard County Fair Board President Mike Walton revealed plans to construct a new community event center, Legacy Hall, on the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds. The project, spearheaded by a special steering committee, aims to create a premier year-round...
CRESCO - Residents of Cresco, Iowa are coming together to preserve a piece of their rich history with the restoration of a unique 101A/Model FP7 diesel electric locomotive. This locomotive, built in LaGrange, Illinois in 1951, holds great significance to the community as it was the first of its...
CRESCO - The mood was a little more spry and uplifting than usual this past Wednesday as the Mighty Howard County Fair held their Appreciation Supper at the Expo Center.
The kick-off to fair week appreciation event is always held the week before and is repeatedly a positive thing year-after-...
CRESCO - In an exciting announcement, Mighty Howard County Fair Board President Mike Walton revealed plans to construct a new community event center, Legacy Hall, on the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds. The project, spearheaded by a special steering committee, aims to create a premier year-...
HOWARD COUNTY - With its thirteen horizontal stripes and fifty stars, the American flag represents our nation, making it a symbol of deep importance to many individuals. On June 13th of 2026, the day before Flag Day, the Cresco American Legion Post 135 held their Flag Day ceremonies at Brown Park...
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