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On a frigid December day the Poinsettia industry descended upon Cresco, Iowa, for Poinsettia Variety Day. With double digit negative temperatures outside, guests found the greenhouses warm, inviting, and colorful. For the commercial Poinsettia industry this trial has become a must-attend event....
CRESCO - If you’ve ever driven down 3rd Ave East in December and suddenly been greeted by a humongous Santa towering over a front yard full of inflatable holiday cheer, congratulations — you’ve found the Gosch house.
David and Daniell Gosch are well known around town for many reasons, but in...
CRESCO - It was a night of awards, plenty of laughs and loads of “gaming” fun as the Cresco Chamber and CIDC held their annual banquet last Friday night at the McAllister Heritage Center in Cresco.
With the theme being “Game Show Night” you could say the game host “celebrities” came out by the...
AMES & CRESCO, IA – The Iowa State Snowmobile Association (ISSA) celebrated its annual awards ceremony November 14-16, 2025 in Ames, IA, recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements within the snowmobiling community. Local members from the Driftrunners Snowmobile Club took center...
HOWARD COUNTY - Since August, American Legion Post 135 located in Cresco has been actively collecting donations to support the Iowa National Guard members deployed to the Middle East, and their efforts are making a significant impact. According to Dodd Franklin, a representative from the Legion, “...
CRESCO - There is a new but also familiar face at the Cresco Public Library - Cresco Youth Librarian Jess Hyberger.
Jess may be new to the library, but she is definitely not new to Cresco. She grew up in Cresco and graduated from Crestwood in 1999 before moving to Iowa City, where she worked as a...
CRESCO — In a delightful nod to community spirit, Cresco has chosen Paul and Jayne Jensen as the Grand Marshals for this year’s Santa Parade, a decision that has brought smiles and excitement throughout the town. While the Jensens may not be the traditional story of local born and raised honorees—...
CRESCO – In a heartfelt transition that keeps the spirit of family business alive, former owners Rick and Jo Ann Wangan of Rick’s Repair have officially sold their auto repair shop to Tony and Jessica Wall. This change marks a new chapter for the iconic business in Cresco, while maintaining strong...
“In a world saturated with information, The Cresco Times Plain Dealer and other local community newspapers are more than just newspapers; they are an integral part of the community’s fabric.”
As the new News Editor of the Cresco Times Plain Dealer, my journey into the world of community...
CRESCO – The Cresco Expo Center was filled with camaraderie and respect on November 8, 2025, as community members gathered for the annual Veterans Banquet hosted by American Legion Post 135, Riders & Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4561 & Auxiliary as well as The Veterans Affairs...
