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CRESCO - One of the best in the radio business has passed, but will long be remembered!
Super C Radio Legend James “Jim” Hebel passed away in his Charles City home on Tuesday, Jan. 28. He was age 79 and lived his life many years behind a “mic” as a disc jockey, working for radio stations in...
CRESCO - When it comes to “loving life” there may not be a single soul on earth more positive and more infectious than Brady Mikkelson.
Adopted by the entire community of Cresco, young and old alike, Mikkelson has lived a life that has seen him put smile after smile on individuals around town,...
CRESCO - From riding in a horse and buggy, to creating quilts with a customized long-arm quilting machine, Katie Mast has come a long way!
Having grown up Amish, Mast has been making a living the past 15-plus years owning and operating Quilters Garden in downtown Cresco. Having made thousands of...
CRESCO - Sometimes destiny has a way of finding two individuals, having them fall in love and become a couple!
That is the interesting story behind how Jim and Barb “Bilidt” Holstrom found each other and have now been married for 40 years!
It was a match made in heaven . . . and one that was a...
CRESCO - There’s a new sheriff in town . . . and he’s a good one!
With years of military experience, having been a State Trooper on a Tactical Team, been in charge of a military unit protecting high-ranking officials in Washington D.C. and other affluent places, and done training throughout the...
CRESCO - Leuthold’s Clothing is a name trusted in the area for great fashion, friendly service and value. A place where you come as a customer, but leave as a friend . . .
For the past 75 years Leuthold’s has been a part of Cresco’s downtown, offering a unique blend of women’s and men’s clothing,...
CRESCO - When it comes to someone who represents the community of Cresco, Fran Burke is definitely “that gal!”
In her 80s, Burke still has that energy, that determination and vigor to still be working, still be volunteering and still be the grandma and great grandma loved by her family.
This past...
CRESCO - Dan’s Roadhouse graciously hosted the Howard County/Cresco Driftrunners and their annual toy drive.
Food and drinks were served as several members of the community came and donated unwrapped and brand new toys. All the toys will be donated to local children in need. A live band kept the...
CRESCO - The Veteran’s Day Banquet celebrated those who have served in the United States military. Veterans from nearly every war was in attendance and recognized for their sacrifices.
Leon Roethler, the American Legion Post 135 Commander opened the banquet, and Gary Johnson, the Legion Post 135...
HOWARD COUNTY - There was a nice turnout of voters in the 2024 Presidential Election with nearly 4,850 individuals hitting the polls or voting by mail in the nine precincts throughout the county.
Over 65% voted for Republican candidate Donald J. Trump and just over 33% went with Democratic...