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Howard County Youth Horse participants and volunteers pose for a photo at the TPD office before heading out to raise funds towards the project. Front L-R: Liz Baethke, Caroline Friedges, Alli Burns, Emma Burns, and Amber Vrieze. Back L-R: Jay Burns, Claire Kach, James Kach, Cora Kach and Allen Stoddard.

Howard County Youth Horse Program Launches Campaign for New Horse Barn

CRESCO — For the young people who participate in the Howard County Youth Horse Program, the proposed construction of a new horse barn at The Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds represents more than a new building. It represents a safer place for horses, riders, participants and spectators and a...

Cresco Bank & Trust Commits $150,000 to Legacy Hall

CRESCO – Cresco Bank & Trust, a division of Decorah Bank & Trust, is proud to announce a commitment of $150,000 to support the construction of Legacy Hall, a new community event center planned for the Mighty Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco. The gift represents one of the project's...

Sometimes ‘Jack-of-all-Trades’ can lead to success

CRESCO - When it comes to learning, you often turn to family, teachers, pastors/priests, and other community members to get that knowledge, which can lead to being a “jack-of-all-trades” as you’re growing up. For Dan Wendl it led to becoming Vice-President of Trane® Technologies, a $21 billion...

Fort Atkinson's Rendezvous Celebrates 50 Years with 2026 Theme: Lowering the Colors

FORT ATKINSON - Spanning the bluff overlooking the picturesque valley of the Turkey River in northeast Iowa, the historic remains of old Fort Atkinson stand as a testament to a bygone era when the Winnebago people were moved to Neutral Ground following their displacement from their ancestral...

Former U.S. Army Veteran Gets Deserving Send Off

CRESCO - Former esteemed U.S. Retired Army Veteran, Gene Thorne was escorted to his final resting place with a full escort to the Veteran’s Cemetary in Preston, MN from The Legion Riders Post 135, Osage Legion Riders Post 278, Sheriff Busch from the Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Patriot Guard...

Michelle Midthus' 26-Year Journey of Impact at Crestwood Elementary

CRESCO - In the bustling halls of Crestwood Elementary, one teacher stands out among the rest for her unwavering dedication, passion, and love for her students. Meet Michelle Midthus, a seasoned educator with an impressive 26 years of experience in the field of elementary education, with 13 of...

Holzer & Salvin named 2026 Crestwood King & Queen!

CRESCO - On Sunday, September 20th the Crestwood Homecoming Royalty were named and crowned in the Crestwood Competition Gym. Congratulations to Bryleigh Salvin and Caleb Holzer on becoming Crestwood High School’s 2026 Queen and King! After the coronation the Powder Puff Football game and Mighty...

Andera educates All-School Reunion crowd

CRESCO - Sometimes the farm boy brings out the best in an individual––with Don Andera, it was the Army and the desire to fly that led him to success! Andera grew up on a farm near Schley, youngest of six kids, where he graduated from Crestwood in 1976. Always wanting to fly, he joined the Army to...

NEICAC Provides Vital Support for Howard County Residents in Need through Comprehensive Services

HOWARD COUNTY - In the realm of increasing challenges and uncertainties residents of Howard County face, the Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) emerges as a steadfast beacon of support and empowerment for individuals and families grappling with limited resources. Situated within...

Utahns Pass Through Cresco as they Tour America

CRESCO - Barbara Edmunds and Sherry Karp, both of Castle Valley, Utah are not taking the typical trip around the United States. They are looking for the America that most people don’t see. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, they made a stop in Cresco to fill up for gas and have lunch at Sue-Z-Q’s. They are...