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Featherlite gives customers what they need, desire

CRESCO - You’ve probably heard how people travel all over the country to see a local point of interest, such as Hayden Prairie or Borlaug’s Boyhood Home, but locals have never visited them. It’s true of businesses as well. Many residents of Howard County don’t know what some of our local...

Local woman accused of stealing over $20,000

Cresco - Rebecca Sue Creger of Cresco is charged with 1st degree theft, a Class C Felony, and ongoing criminal conduct. She is accused of stealing over $20,000 from Regional Health Services of Howard County Hospital Auxiliary, of which she was treasurer. From Jan. 19, 2017-Dec. 22, 2017, Creger...

Christensens attend White House Easter Egg Roll

Washington, D.C. - Olivia Christensen of near Saratoga entered the lottery to be part of the White House Easter Egg Roll, held the Monday after Easter. The family found out just three weeks before the big event that she had been chosen to attend and had to find airline tickets and hotel rooms,...

More photos from the 2018 Crestwood Prom

CRESCO - The 2018 Crestwood Prom, "A Starry Night," was held on Saturday, April 21, at Crestwood High School.

Crestwood hosts 2018 Prom, "A Starry Night"

CRESCO - Crestwood High School hosted the 2018 Prom, "A Starry Night", on Saturday, April 21 in Cresco. A total of 78 couples participated in the Grand March. Following the Grand March, a dance and after-prom party were held at the high school.

Snowstorm batters Cresco on April 18

CRESCO - A spring snowstorm makes its way through Cresco on Wednesday, April 18. Snow started at 9:30 a.m. on April 18 and continued throughout the day.

HEART’s Walk ‘N’ Wag

Vernon Springs - HEART (Helping Every Animal Rescue Team) is excited about its Second Annual Walk ‘N’ Wag event, once again at the beautiful Prairie’s Edge Nature Center south of Cresco. This will be held on Saturday, April 21 with events starting at 9 a.m. Last year, organizers wanted to have a...

Girls’ basketball recognized at school board meeting

CRESCO - The girls’ basketball team was acknowledged for their state championship during the April 9 Howard-Winneshiek School Board meeting. • More student recognition took place when the FFA Ag Issues Team Debate presentation was given by seven girls. They discussed pros and cons in regards to...

Career Day 2018

Howard County - Over 80 presenters representing over 100 careers gathered at the Crestwood High School gymnasium Wednesday to talk with students in grades 5-12 at Crestwood Career Day 2018. A wide variety of careers were represented, ranging from health services and construction to journalism and...

Hearing never sounded so sweet

CRESCO - Unless you have experienced a loss of hearing, you can not appreciate how sweet the sound of a grandchild laughing or your spouse saying, “I love you.” If you feel you are missing out on some of those moments, perhaps you should have a hearing test. And there’s no need to travel far —...