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CRESCO - Cresco is proud to celebrate their hometown heroes and one of those is Ellen Church, who started the stewardess program for airlines nearly a century ago.
In honor of her death 60 years ago, Cresco’s Chamber of Commerce will host their 43rd annual Fly-In Breakfast at the large hanger at...
CRESCO - Longevity may be the key for the Cresco Fine Arts Council, planning their 64th annual show this Sunday, Aug. 3, at Beadle Park.
One of the longest running outdoor art shows in the state, the Cresco Fine Arts Show will offer free admission to view local art put together by talents of...
CRESCO - Get ready for flying monkeys, good and bad witches, a talking Scarecrow (without a brain), ruby slippers, a rusty Tin Man and a “very scared” Lion, as the Wizard of Oz will be coming to town this weekend!
Cresco Community Theater, with the help of numerous volunteers and local actors, have...
CRESCO - It may be hard to believe, but the original Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail––from Cresco to the Howard County Nature Center––was built 25 years ago!
It was the year 2000, following several years of planning and purchasing property by a small committee of area individuals, that the newly...
CRESCO - With the Howard-Winneshiek School Board giving the “blessing” to move forward on plans for a $16.4 million expansion/remodel, bids will be let out shortly in allowing the project to open up it’s first phase.
Planning construction for the next two years, the expansion will open up space for...
CRESCO - Brady Mikkelson has been a cherished part of the Cresco community since birth. Despite life's challenges, he has never let them define him. With his vibrant spirit, Brady has inspired countless individuals, demonstrating the power of unconditional love.
Over the years, Brady has made...
CRESCO - Excitement is in the air as the Mighty Howard County Fair celebrates one of the greatest achievements for a young lady in the fair community: becoming Fair Queen! This year, that prestigious title is awarded to the incredible Kennedy Linkenmeyer!
Growing up, surrounded by her family's...
Get ready for an exciting week ahead! The Mighty Howard County Fair (MHCF) is just around the corner, and the Howard County Historical Society has some fantastic surprises in store, including a feature tractor. This year, they're also unveiling five brand-new exhibits that promise to be both unique...
CRESCO - As the vibrant and much-anticipated Mighty Howard County Fair approaches, committee members are thrilled to introduce the talented candidates vying for the title of Fair Queen! This year four remarkable young women will vie for the crown, each brimming with enthusiasm and prepared to take...
CRESCO - Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Steven Ray Douglas always dreamt of soaring through the skies, a passion ignited at just three years old. It sparked an even greater passion within him after immersing himself in the profound insights of "Chicken Hawk" by Robert Mason. This book is about a...
