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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title> Calendar RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.</link><description>RSS Feed</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:44:32 EDT</lastBuildDate><language>en-us</language><item><title>Aug 7, 2026: Cresco Wildlife Club Gun &amp; Sports Show </title><description>The Cresco Wildlife Club 16th Annual Gun and Sports Show will be held on Aug 7th &amp;amp; 8th, in Cresco, IA. This show is held at Howard County fairgrounds Expo Center and hosted by Cresco Wildlife Club. Yummy concession stands available.&lt;br /&gt;
All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.&lt;br /&gt;
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm&lt;br /&gt;
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm&lt;br /&gt;
Admission&lt;br /&gt;
General: $10.00&lt;br /&gt;
Kids 12 and under: FREE&lt;br /&gt;
Show is open to PUBLIC.&lt;br /&gt;
Contact: Jim Peters&lt;br /&gt;
Phone: (563) 380-6625&lt;br /&gt;
Email: wildlifeclubcresco@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;
Contact: David E. Burns&lt;br /&gt;
Phone: (319) 240-6351&lt;br /&gt;
Location&lt;br /&gt;
Howard County Fairgrounds Expo Hall&lt;br /&gt;
Expo Building&lt;br /&gt;
220 W 7th St&lt;br /&gt;
Cresco, IA 52136&lt;br /&gt;
Vendor Fees, 8ft Tables $15.00/each, includes 2 vendor wristbands.&lt;br /&gt;
No subletting of tables. Overnight security.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04 -0400</publishDate><date>04/23/2026</date><time>4:04 pm</time><location>Expo Center, Howard County Fairgrounds</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563789</link></item><item><title>Aug 8, 2026: Cresco Wildlife Club Gun &amp; Sports Show </title><description>The Cresco Wildlife Club 16th Annual Gun and Sports Show will be held on Aug 7th &amp;amp; 8th, in Cresco, IA. This show is held at Howard County fairgrounds Expo Center and hosted by Cresco Wildlife Club. Yummy concession stands available.&lt;br /&gt;
All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.&lt;br /&gt;
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm&lt;br /&gt;
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm&lt;br /&gt;
Admission&lt;br /&gt;
General: $10.00&lt;br /&gt;
Kids 12 and under: FREE&lt;br /&gt;
Show is open to PUBLIC.&lt;br /&gt;
Contact: Jim Peters&lt;br /&gt;
Phone: (563) 380-6625&lt;br /&gt;
Email: wildlifeclubcresco@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;
Contact: David E. Burns&lt;br /&gt;
Phone: (319) 240-6351&lt;br /&gt;
Location&lt;br /&gt;
Howard County Fairgrounds Expo Hall&lt;br /&gt;
Expo Building&lt;br /&gt;
220 W 7th St&lt;br /&gt;
Cresco, IA 52136&lt;br /&gt;
Vendor Fees, 8ft Tables $15.00/each, includes 2 vendor wristbands.&lt;br /&gt;
No subletting of tables. Overnight security.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:04 -0400</publishDate><date>04/23/2026</date><time>4:04 pm</time><location>Expo Center, Howard County Fairgrounds</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563789</link></item><item><title>Aug 8, 2026: U-Pick Flowers at Tailwind</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Pick a beautiful bouquet or two on Saturdays in August (8, 15, 22, 29) from 8am to 11am at Tailwind Acres.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:15 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563091</link></item><item><title>Aug 8, 2026: Photo Shoot at Tailwind Acres</title><description>Saturday, August 8th from 9-11am is a photo shoot at Tailwind Acres with Sara Hageman.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:26 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:26 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>12:26 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563089</link></item><item><title>Aug 8, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/06/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Howard County Jail</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=570838</link></item><item><title>Aug 10, 2026: Virtual: Garden Q&amp;A Live</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, June 8th is the Garden Q&amp;amp;A through Howard County Extension from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists and ask your gardening questions. Sessions are held monthly on Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>12:53 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567608</link></item><item><title>Aug 10, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font&gt;AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Post 4561 along Hwy 9 in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/08/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>VFW Post</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571165</link></item><item><title>Aug 11, 2026: Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy</title><description>Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.&lt;br /&gt;
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/09/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Cresco Family Pharmacy South</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571258</link></item><item><title>Aug 12, 2026: Burgers with Behavioral Health</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/crescochamber/photos/RHSHC_Behavorial_Health-Event-August_05192026163811.PNG" style="width:1545px" /&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:39 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:39 -0400</publishDate><date>05/19/2026</date><time>4:39 pm</time><location>Regional Health Services of Howard County</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=566625</link></item><item><title>Aug 12, 2026: Trivia Night at Pub no 7</title><description>Wednesdays at Pub no 7 in Cresco is Trivia Night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/10/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Pub no. 7</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571339</link></item><item><title>Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026: Iowa State Fair</title><description>The Iowa State Fair kicks off for 2026 on August 13th and ends on August 23.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/crescochamber/photos/2026_Iowa_State_Fair_logo_07022026141411.JPG" style="width:2364px" /&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:14 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:14 -0400</publishDate><date>07/02/2026</date><time>2:14 pm</time><location>Iowa State Fair</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571226</link></item><item><title>Aug 15, 2026: U-Pick Flowers at Tailwind</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Pick a beautiful bouquet or two on Saturdays in August (8, 15, 22, 29) from 8am to 11am at Tailwind Acres.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:15 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563091</link></item><item><title>Aug 15, 2026: Poses &amp; Posies - Yoga on the Farm at Tailwind Acres</title><description>Saturday, August 15th and 22nd is Poses &amp;amp; Posies - Yoga on the Farm at Tailwind Acres from 8:30-9:30am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:24 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:24 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563098</link></item><item><title>Aug 15, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/13/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Howard County Jail</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571526</link></item><item><title>Aug 17, 2026: RHSHC Well-Being &amp; Community Health Clinic</title><description>Join us every third Monday from 7:30-9:00am at the Cresco Fitness Center for a Wellbeing &amp;amp; Community Health Clinic. Free blood pressure screenings, other vital signs checked upon request, information on local resources and general health information available. Call 563.547.2989 for more information.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Cresco Fitness Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=569946</link></item><item><title>Aug 17, 2026: RHSHC Wellbeing &amp; Community Health Clinic</title><description>Join us every third Monday from 8:30-9:30am at the Cresco Fitness Center for a Wellbeing &amp;amp; Community Health Clinic. Free blood pressure screenings and general health information available. Call 563.547.2989 for more information.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Cresco Fitness Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=569943</link></item><item><title>Aug 17, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font&gt;AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Post 4561 along Hwy 9 in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:41 -0400</publishDate><date>07/15/2026</date><time>7:41 pm</time><location>VFW Post</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571857</link></item><item><title>Aug 18, 2026: Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy</title><description>Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.&lt;br /&gt;
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/16/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Cresco Family Pharmacy South</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=571981</link></item><item><title>Aug 18, 2026: Notre Dame Open House &amp; Conferences</title><description>Tuesday, August 18th is Notre Dame Catholic School Open House and Conferences.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:46 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:46 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:46 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573374</link></item><item><title>Aug 19, 2026: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Aug 19, 2026: Trivia Night at Pub no 7</title><description>Wednesdays at Pub no 7 in Cresco is Trivia Night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/17/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Pub no. 7</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=572101</link></item><item><title>Aug 20, 2026: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Aug 21, 2026: Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest</title><description>&lt;p data-end="74" data-start="0"&gt;🌾 &lt;strong data-end="71" data-start="3"&gt;Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest &amp;amp; All School Reunion is almost here!&lt;/strong&gt; 🌾&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="220" data-start="76"&gt;Mark your calendars for &lt;strong data-end="116" data-start="100"&gt;August 20&amp;ndash;23&lt;/strong&gt; and join us in Cresco for four days packed with hometown fun, entertainment, and community celebration!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="547" data-start="222"&gt;This year's festivities include:&lt;br /&gt;
🚗 Cruise to Cresco&lt;br /&gt;
🎉 Harvest Fest Parade&lt;br /&gt;
🛍️ Business Elm Street Market&lt;br /&gt;
🎶 Live music with &lt;strong data-end="370" data-start="348"&gt;Braelyn McCarville&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong data-end="388" data-start="375"&gt;Incognito&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
🧵 Quilt Auction &amp;amp; Quilts of Valor&lt;br /&gt;
🌽 Borlaug Farm Tours&lt;br /&gt;
🍻 Beer Garden&lt;br /&gt;
🎬 Outdoor Movie&lt;br /&gt;
🏐 Youth activities, tournaments, bingo, breakfast, and so much more!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="736" data-start="549"&gt;Whether you're returning for the &lt;strong data-end="604" data-start="582"&gt;All School Reunion&lt;/strong&gt; or making new memories with family and friends, there's something for everyone during one of Cresco's biggest weekends of the year.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="836" data-start="738"&gt;A special thank you to the businesses and organizations whose support makes Harvest Fest possible!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1044" data-start="838"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="862" data-start="838"&gt;Nobel Prize Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="865" data-start="862" /&gt;
CUSB Bank &amp;bull; Camp-Site RV &amp;bull; Cresco Bank &amp;amp; Trust &amp;bull; CIA Insurance &amp;bull; Hawkeye Sanitation &amp;bull; Cresco Shopper &amp;bull; Regional Health Services of Howard County &amp;bull; Featherlite Trailers &amp;bull; Invenergy&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1168" data-start="1046"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1069" data-start="1046"&gt;Gold Medal Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1072" data-start="1069" /&gt;
Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home &amp;bull; Olsgard Silo Bagging &amp;bull; Plantpeddler &amp;bull; Fareway Stores &amp;bull; Bob's Electric&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1620" data-start="1170"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1196" data-start="1170"&gt;Freedom Level Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1199" data-start="1196" /&gt;
Alum-Line &amp;bull; Black Hills Energy &amp;bull; Amy Bouska &amp;bull; Cresco Building Service &amp;bull; Darland's Auto Repair &amp;bull; Gallagher &amp;bull; Holstrom's Gift &amp;amp; Jewelry &amp;bull; JP Accounting &amp;bull; Master Plastics &amp;bull; MiBroadband &amp;bull; Schatzee's Body Shop &amp;bull; V&amp;amp;V Insurance &amp;bull; Dan &amp;amp; Julie Huiskamp &amp;bull; Next Gen Gamerz &amp;bull; Upper Iowa Ag &amp;bull; O'Henry's Stitches &amp;amp; Prints &amp;bull; Precision Overhead Doors &amp;bull; Times-Plain Dealer &amp;bull; Ruppert's Ace Hardware &amp;bull; State Farm Insurance &amp;ndash; Don Dietzenbach&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01 -0400</publishDate><date>08/05/2026</date><time>4:01 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567339</link></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest</title><description>&lt;p data-end="74" data-start="0"&gt;🌾 &lt;strong data-end="71" data-start="3"&gt;Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest &amp;amp; All School Reunion is almost here!&lt;/strong&gt; 🌾&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="220" data-start="76"&gt;Mark your calendars for &lt;strong data-end="116" data-start="100"&gt;August 20&amp;ndash;23&lt;/strong&gt; and join us in Cresco for four days packed with hometown fun, entertainment, and community celebration!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="547" data-start="222"&gt;This year's festivities include:&lt;br /&gt;
🚗 Cruise to Cresco&lt;br /&gt;
🎉 Harvest Fest Parade&lt;br /&gt;
🛍️ Business Elm Street Market&lt;br /&gt;
🎶 Live music with &lt;strong data-end="370" data-start="348"&gt;Braelyn McCarville&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong data-end="388" data-start="375"&gt;Incognito&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
🧵 Quilt Auction &amp;amp; Quilts of Valor&lt;br /&gt;
🌽 Borlaug Farm Tours&lt;br /&gt;
🍻 Beer Garden&lt;br /&gt;
🎬 Outdoor Movie&lt;br /&gt;
🏐 Youth activities, tournaments, bingo, breakfast, and so much more!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="736" data-start="549"&gt;Whether you're returning for the &lt;strong data-end="604" data-start="582"&gt;All School Reunion&lt;/strong&gt; or making new memories with family and friends, there's something for everyone during one of Cresco's biggest weekends of the year.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="836" data-start="738"&gt;A special thank you to the businesses and organizations whose support makes Harvest Fest possible!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1044" data-start="838"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="862" data-start="838"&gt;Nobel Prize Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="865" data-start="862" /&gt;
CUSB Bank &amp;bull; Camp-Site RV &amp;bull; Cresco Bank &amp;amp; Trust &amp;bull; CIA Insurance &amp;bull; Hawkeye Sanitation &amp;bull; Cresco Shopper &amp;bull; Regional Health Services of Howard County &amp;bull; Featherlite Trailers &amp;bull; Invenergy&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1168" data-start="1046"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1069" data-start="1046"&gt;Gold Medal Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1072" data-start="1069" /&gt;
Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home &amp;bull; Olsgard Silo Bagging &amp;bull; Plantpeddler &amp;bull; Fareway Stores &amp;bull; Bob's Electric&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1620" data-start="1170"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1196" data-start="1170"&gt;Freedom Level Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1199" data-start="1196" /&gt;
Alum-Line &amp;bull; Black Hills Energy &amp;bull; Amy Bouska &amp;bull; Cresco Building Service &amp;bull; Darland's Auto Repair &amp;bull; Gallagher &amp;bull; Holstrom's Gift &amp;amp; Jewelry &amp;bull; JP Accounting &amp;bull; Master Plastics &amp;bull; MiBroadband &amp;bull; Schatzee's Body Shop &amp;bull; V&amp;amp;V Insurance &amp;bull; Dan &amp;amp; Julie Huiskamp &amp;bull; Next Gen Gamerz &amp;bull; Upper Iowa Ag &amp;bull; O'Henry's Stitches &amp;amp; Prints &amp;bull; Precision Overhead Doors &amp;bull; Times-Plain Dealer &amp;bull; Ruppert's Ace Hardware &amp;bull; State Farm Insurance &amp;ndash; Don Dietzenbach&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01 -0400</publishDate><date>08/05/2026</date><time>4:01 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567339</link></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: U-Pick Flowers at Tailwind</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Pick a beautiful bouquet or two on Saturdays in August (8, 15, 22, 29) from 8am to 11am at Tailwind Acres.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:15 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563091</link></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: Poses &amp; Posies - Yoga on the Farm at Tailwind Acres</title><description>Saturday, August 15th and 22nd is Poses &amp;amp; Posies - Yoga on the Farm at Tailwind Acres from 8:30-9:30am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:24 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:24 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563098</link></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/20/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Howard County Jail</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=572324</link></item><item><title>Aug 23, 2026: Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest</title><description>&lt;p data-end="74" data-start="0"&gt;🌾 &lt;strong data-end="71" data-start="3"&gt;Norman Borlaug Harvest Fest &amp;amp; All School Reunion is almost here!&lt;/strong&gt; 🌾&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="220" data-start="76"&gt;Mark your calendars for &lt;strong data-end="116" data-start="100"&gt;August 20&amp;ndash;23&lt;/strong&gt; and join us in Cresco for four days packed with hometown fun, entertainment, and community celebration!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="547" data-start="222"&gt;This year's festivities include:&lt;br /&gt;
🚗 Cruise to Cresco&lt;br /&gt;
🎉 Harvest Fest Parade&lt;br /&gt;
🛍️ Business Elm Street Market&lt;br /&gt;
🎶 Live music with &lt;strong data-end="370" data-start="348"&gt;Braelyn McCarville&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong data-end="388" data-start="375"&gt;Incognito&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
🧵 Quilt Auction &amp;amp; Quilts of Valor&lt;br /&gt;
🌽 Borlaug Farm Tours&lt;br /&gt;
🍻 Beer Garden&lt;br /&gt;
🎬 Outdoor Movie&lt;br /&gt;
🏐 Youth activities, tournaments, bingo, breakfast, and so much more!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="736" data-start="549"&gt;Whether you're returning for the &lt;strong data-end="604" data-start="582"&gt;All School Reunion&lt;/strong&gt; or making new memories with family and friends, there's something for everyone during one of Cresco's biggest weekends of the year.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="836" data-start="738"&gt;A special thank you to the businesses and organizations whose support makes Harvest Fest possible!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1044" data-start="838"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="862" data-start="838"&gt;Nobel Prize Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="865" data-start="862" /&gt;
CUSB Bank &amp;bull; Camp-Site RV &amp;bull; Cresco Bank &amp;amp; Trust &amp;bull; CIA Insurance &amp;bull; Hawkeye Sanitation &amp;bull; Cresco Shopper &amp;bull; Regional Health Services of Howard County &amp;bull; Featherlite Trailers &amp;bull; Invenergy&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1168" data-start="1046"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1069" data-start="1046"&gt;Gold Medal Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1072" data-start="1069" /&gt;
Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home &amp;bull; Olsgard Silo Bagging &amp;bull; Plantpeddler &amp;bull; Fareway Stores &amp;bull; Bob's Electric&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1620" data-start="1170"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1196" data-start="1170"&gt;Freedom Level Sponsors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="1199" data-start="1196" /&gt;
Alum-Line &amp;bull; Black Hills Energy &amp;bull; Amy Bouska &amp;bull; Cresco Building Service &amp;bull; Darland's Auto Repair &amp;bull; Gallagher &amp;bull; Holstrom's Gift &amp;amp; Jewelry &amp;bull; JP Accounting &amp;bull; Master Plastics &amp;bull; MiBroadband &amp;bull; Schatzee's Body Shop &amp;bull; V&amp;amp;V Insurance &amp;bull; Dan &amp;amp; Julie Huiskamp &amp;bull; Next Gen Gamerz &amp;bull; Upper Iowa Ag &amp;bull; O'Henry's Stitches &amp;amp; Prints &amp;bull; Precision Overhead Doors &amp;bull; Times-Plain Dealer &amp;bull; Ruppert's Ace Hardware &amp;bull; State Farm Insurance &amp;ndash; Don Dietzenbach&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:01 -0400</publishDate><date>08/05/2026</date><time>4:01 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567339</link></item><item><title>Aug 23, 2026: 3 Couple Invitational Golf Tournament</title><description>Sunday, August 23rd is the popular 3 Couples Best Shot Invitational Golf Tournament. Golf, games and lots of fun for everyone and it all starts at 10am.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:44 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:44 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:44 pm</time><location>Cresco Country Club</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573382</link></item><item><title>Aug 24, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font&gt;AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Post 4561 along Hwy 9 in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/22/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>VFW Post</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=572600</link></item><item><title>Aug 25, 2026: Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy</title><description>Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.&lt;br /&gt;
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Cresco Family Pharmacy South</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=572726</link></item><item><title>Aug 26, 2026: LifeServe Blood Drive</title><description>Wednesday, August 26th is the LifeServe Blood Drive at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9 from 12 Noon to 5:30pm.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:57 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:57 -0400</publishDate><date>06/03/2026</date><time>2:57 pm</time><location>VFW Hall Post 4561</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568364</link></item><item><title>Aug 26, 2026: Trivia Night at Pub no 7</title><description>Wednesdays at Pub no 7 in Cresco is Trivia Night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/24/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Pub no. 7</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=572827</link></item><item><title>Aug 29, 2026: U-Pick Flowers at Tailwind</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Pick a beautiful bouquet or two on Saturdays in August (8, 15, 22, 29) from 8am to 11am at Tailwind Acres.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:15 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563091</link></item><item><title>Aug 29, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/27/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>Howard County Jail</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573075</link></item><item><title>Aug 29, 2026: The Smash Bash at Cresco Theatre</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Saturday, August 29, 2026, is the Smash Bash at the Cresco Theatre from 5-8pm with an outdoor movie, Jumanji, at dusk.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Free will donations (except for concessions) and all proceeds go to the Scene Shop.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/crescochamber/photos/The_Smash_Bash_Aug_29_2026_07242026112332.JPG" style="width:1728px" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/24/2026</date><time>11:24 am</time><location>Cresco Theatre &amp; Opera House</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573441</link></item><item><title>Aug 31, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font&gt;AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Post 4561 along Hwy 9 in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:40 -0400</publishDate><date>07/29/2026</date><time>7:40 pm</time><location>VFW Post</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573277</link></item><item><title>Sep 1, 2026: Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy</title><description>Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.&lt;br /&gt;
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:41 -0400</publishDate><date>07/30/2026</date><time>7:41 pm</time><location>Cresco Family Pharmacy South</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573409</link></item><item><title>Sep 2, 2026: Trivia Night at Pub no 7</title><description>Wednesdays at Pub no 7 in Cresco is Trivia Night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:41 -0400</publishDate><date>07/31/2026</date><time>7:41 pm</time><location>Pub no. 7</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573492</link></item><item><title>Sep 3, 2026: American Red Cross Blood Drive</title><description>Thursday, September 3, 2026, 12pm-5pm at United Methodist Church&amp;nbsp;Cresco&amp;nbsp;is the American Red Cross Blood Drive.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:37 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:37 -0400</publishDate><date>06/03/2026</date><time>4:37 pm</time><location>United Methodist Church </location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568384</link></item><item><title>Sep 5, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:41 -0400</publishDate><date>08/03/2026</date><time>7:41 pm</time><location>Howard County Jail</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573688</link></item><item><title>Sep 5, 2026: Harvest Table with Chef Jessica Baldus at Tailwind Acres</title><description>Saturday, September 5th, 5-8pm at Tailwind Acres is Harvest Table with Chef Jessica Baldus.&lt;br /&gt;
Join us for a dining experience like no other! This meal is sure to delight your taste buds as you take in the sights, sounds, and smells here at Tailwind Acres.&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:31 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:31 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:31 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563100</link></item><item><title>Sep 6, 2026: Wildlife Club hosts A-2 Rimfire Matches</title><description>Family friendly, beginner friendly A-2 Rimfire matches at Gooder Field hosted by the Cresco Wildlife Club. Register by 12:30pm and matches start at 1pm.&lt;br /&gt;
Contact John Hill at 507.459.3690 for more information.&lt;br /&gt;
October 11th is the Awards night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:16 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:16 -0400</publishDate><date>05/12/2026</date><time>5:16 pm</time><location>Gooder Field</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=565192</link></item><item><title>Sep 6, 2026: Labor Day Weekend at Cresco Speedway</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Sunday, September 6th is the Cresco Speedway Races. It all starts at 6pm at the Fairgrounds.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Tri-State Late Model Series, USRA Modifieds and other classes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;$20 for adults, $10 Kids ages 9 to 12 yrs, Free for 8 and under. Pit Pass is $30&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:17 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:17 -0500</publishDate><date>02/03/2026</date><time>10:17 am</time><location>Cresco Speedway</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=555659</link></item><item><title>Sep 7, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font&gt;AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Post 4561 along Hwy 9 in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:41 -0400</publishDate><date>08/05/2026</date><time>7:41 pm</time><location>VFW Post</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573925</link></item><item><title>Sep 8, 2026: Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy</title><description>Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.&lt;br /&gt;
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:41 -0400</publishDate><date>08/06/2026</date><time>7:41 pm</time><location>Cresco Family Pharmacy South</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574032</link></item><item><title>Sep 8, 2026: Notre Dame Playgroup and Preschool begin</title><description>Tuesday, September 8th is the start of Preschool &amp;amp; Playgroup at Notre Dame Catholic School.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:11 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:11 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:11 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573377</link></item><item><title>Sep 9, 2026: Trivia Night at Pub no 7</title><description>Wednesdays at Pub no 7 in Cresco is Trivia Night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:24 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:24 -0500</publishDate><date>01/28/2026</date><time>12:24 pm</time><location>Pub no. 7</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574126</link></item><item><title>Sep 12, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:50 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:50 -0400</publishDate><date>06/19/2026</date><time>11:50 am</time><location>Howard County Jail</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574332</link></item><item><title>Sep 13, 2026: 40-Gun Raffle and 80th Anniversary Party</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cresco Wildlife Club peruses through many options and drools over what tools we can add to the prize list each year to bring you a fun 40 gun raffle. Board and club members work together to sell as many raffle tickets as they can.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This year's raffle will take place at GOODER FIELD in Cresco, IA during our party.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:37 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:37 -0400</publishDate><date>06/18/2026</date><time>1:37 pm</time><location>Gooder Field</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=569894</link></item><item><title>Sep 13, 2026: Cresco Speedway Races</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Sunday, September 13th is the Cresco Speedway Races at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Race time is 1pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;
	&lt;ul&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;AutoCross Races&amp;nbsp;&amp;ndash; Modified oval course with a few challenges.&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Classes: 4-Cylinder Cars, 6-Cylinder Cars, V8 Cars; 2&amp;times;4 SUV/Mini, 4&amp;times;4 SUV/Mini, Full-Size Trucks&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Grandstand: $10 for 14 yrs and older, $5 for 9 yrs to 13 yrs, Free 12 yrs and under with adult.&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Pit pass is $20. Entry $50 for Driver &amp;amp; Car&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ul&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:30 -0400</publishDate><date>04/23/2026</date><time>3:30 pm</time><location>Howard County Fairgrounds</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563783</link></item><item><title>Sep 14, 2026: Virtual: Garden Q&amp;A Live</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, June 8th is the Garden Q&amp;amp;A through Howard County Extension from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists and ask your gardening questions. Sessions are held monthly on Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>12:53 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567608</link></item><item><title>Sep 14, 2026: AA Meeting</title><description>&lt;font&gt;AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Post 4561 along Hwy 9 in Cresco.&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:59 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:59 -0400</publishDate><date>06/19/2026</date><time>11:59 am</time><location>VFW Post</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574640</link></item><item><title>Sep 15, 2026: Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy</title><description>Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.&lt;br /&gt;
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:51 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:51 -0400</publishDate><date>06/19/2026</date><time>11:51 am</time><location>Cresco Family Pharmacy South</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574836</link></item><item><title>Sep 15, 2026: NICC Virtual: Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join these 4 sessions online zoom classes on September 15, 17, 22, and 24 from 3:30-5:30pm to get started using Microsoft &amp;reg; Excel 2021: Level 1, class #106940.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Do you need to master Excel&amp;rsquo;s essential tools to analyze data and boost your productivity? Join this live online Zoom class taught by computer software expert Karen Tuecke, who has taught for NICC for decades. In this engaging session, you will learn to utilize basic functions, create tables, apply filters, add headers and use the powerful IF Function. Ask questions live and register now to unlock your spreadsheet potential.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</publishDate><date>06/08/2026</date><time>12:06 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568844</link></item><item><title>Sep 17, 2026: NICC Virtual: Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join these 4 sessions online zoom classes on September 15, 17, 22, and 24 from 3:30-5:30pm to get started using Microsoft &amp;reg; Excel 2021: Level 1, class #106940.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Do you need to master Excel&amp;rsquo;s essential tools to analyze data and boost your productivity? Join this live online Zoom class taught by computer software expert Karen Tuecke, who has taught for NICC for decades. In this engaging session, you will learn to utilize basic functions, create tables, apply filters, add headers and use the powerful IF Function. Ask questions live and register now to unlock your spreadsheet potential.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</publishDate><date>06/08/2026</date><time>12:06 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568844</link></item><item><title>Sep 21, 2026: RHSHC Well-Being &amp; Community Health Clinic</title><description>Join us every third Monday from 7:30-9:00am at the Cresco Fitness Center for a Wellbeing &amp;amp; Community Health Clinic. Free blood pressure screenings, other vital signs checked upon request, information on local resources and general health information available. Call 563.547.2989 for more information.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:22 -0400</publishDate><date>06/16/2026</date><time>5:22 pm</time><location>Cresco Fitness Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573408</link></item><item><title>Sep 21, 2026: RHSHC Wellbeing &amp; Community Health Clinic</title><description>Join us every third Monday from 8:30-9:30am at the Cresco Fitness Center for a Wellbeing &amp;amp; Community Health Clinic. Free blood pressure screenings and general health information available. Call 563.547.2989 for more information.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:08 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:08 -0400</publishDate><date>05/19/2026</date><time>4:08 pm</time><location>Cresco Fitness Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573407</link></item><item><title>Sep 21, 2026: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Sep 22, 2026: NICC Virtual: Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join these 4 sessions online zoom classes on September 15, 17, 22, and 24 from 3:30-5:30pm to get started using Microsoft &amp;reg; Excel 2021: Level 1, class #106940.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Do you need to master Excel&amp;rsquo;s essential tools to analyze data and boost your productivity? Join this live online Zoom class taught by computer software expert Karen Tuecke, who has taught for NICC for decades. In this engaging session, you will learn to utilize basic functions, create tables, apply filters, add headers and use the powerful IF Function. Ask questions live and register now to unlock your spreadsheet potential.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</publishDate><date>06/08/2026</date><time>12:06 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568844</link></item><item><title>Sep 22, 2026: NICC Cresco: Build &amp; Paint Your Own Race Car</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, September 22nd is the &lt;strong&gt;Build &amp;amp; Paint Your Own Race Car&lt;/strong&gt; from 3:45-5pm at NICC Cresco Center, #107212.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ready, set, go! In this hands-on workshop, your child will dive into the world of automotive design as they build and paint their very own race car. Taught by experienced instructor Kelly Buehler, this class encourages creativity and fine motor skill development for kids in grades 2-4. Participants will learn basic assembly techniques and explore color theory while personalizing their high-speed creation. Your child will leave with a completed custom race car and the pride of a job well done. Start your engines and register today!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:42 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:42 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>11:42 am</time><location>NICC Cresco Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567576</link></item><item><title>Sep 24, 2026: NICC Virtual: Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join these 4 sessions online zoom classes on September 15, 17, 22, and 24 from 3:30-5:30pm to get started using Microsoft &amp;reg; Excel 2021: Level 1, class #106940.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Do you need to master Excel&amp;rsquo;s essential tools to analyze data and boost your productivity? Join this live online Zoom class taught by computer software expert Karen Tuecke, who has taught for NICC for decades. In this engaging session, you will learn to utilize basic functions, create tables, apply filters, add headers and use the powerful IF Function. Ask questions live and register now to unlock your spreadsheet potential.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06 -0400</publishDate><date>06/08/2026</date><time>12:06 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568844</link></item><item><title>Sep 25, 2026: CHS Homecoming, Early Dismissal, and Parade</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Friday, September 25th is Homecoming for the Cadets. School will dismiss at 1pm and the Homecoming parade will begin at 2pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cresco vs Forest City: JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573340</link></item><item><title>Sep 27, 2026: new event</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Come on out on Sunday, September 27th&amp;nbsp;and purchase your 2026-2027 Driftrunners membership and sit in on the annual meeting.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;- Free will donation brunch will be served from 10 am to 11:30 am&lt;br /&gt;
- Bouncy house will be setup for kids from 10 am to 1 pm&lt;br /&gt;
- Bloody Mary bar and beverages available&lt;br /&gt;
- Meeting starts at 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;
- Socializing to follow until 1:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Memberships are only $40 and include a membership to the ISSA. Stop by to pay your membership and to learn more about the Driftrunners and get involved in our community.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:56 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:56 -0400</publishDate><date>07/31/2026</date><time>3:56 pm</time><location>Driftrunners Clubhouse</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574089</link></item><item><title>Oct 3, 2026: Ruck-4-Burke</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a meaningful ruck, run, or walk on Saturday, October 3rd, as we honor the life and legacy of Corporal Jarek Burke (1994&amp;ndash;2016). Together, we will remember his service, celebrate his legacy, and carry his memory forward.&lt;/p&gt;
Participation is based on a free-will donation. Please note that online registrations are processed through&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FActive.com%2F%3Futm_id%3D97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1dennhbneidxb%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVnpYVVg0YjlaS0dtQUdiUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6kyfFeqkyzCIRKYQ5dIpRxDtuWg6b4IfwJw9oHgZW4alM7iY0CG97ARjDD7Q_aem_Mhd_jxA-o71RHNOhCysTzA&amp;amp;h=AUDhLF1LpTT1syfRZYq6PFaYDAe9deeKMobfKLVdHVxN6_kJ4Pb0A15LxSr4PjpYPEYH5gMrdfWaO4Ogn_V8VWR6hbQ86fO55A_yW_LqKbpVK3cm59EkD5HsyjG6n7ImU8MB9UoT0c8RVCUQwjwGqKFsMxKHVA&amp;amp;__tn__=q&amp;amp;c[0]=AUC5Fj0IRkSbVq5hJ_H5X9E_bRb5WkeGG8wDuw9P6Y0kWsi5Bh8ZABHDxHCpmtstpT18JPXBMIN3DRne--8okBdvgq4IJ7zA-3l49gDY-VzFrq_iv5fyyJiUXEke_J4i57kig_6gCWjYTDwcMl0J_eBwhI1qMg" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank"&gt;Active.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;and are subject to applicable registration fees.&lt;br /&gt;
All donations directly support Howard County Veteran Affairs and its local veteran programs and projects.&lt;br /&gt;
Donations may be mailed to:&lt;br /&gt;
Howard County Veteran Affairs&lt;br /&gt;
205 2nd St. E&lt;br /&gt;
Cresco, IA 52136&lt;br /&gt;
Donations may also be made in person during event registration on the day of the event.&lt;br /&gt;
Thank you for helping us honor Cpl. Jarek Burke while supporting the veterans in our community.&lt;br /&gt;
Location: American Legion 113 S. Park Place, Cresco, IA 52136&lt;br /&gt;
Registration: Begins @ 10 am&lt;br /&gt;
12:00 PM &amp;ndash; 10 Mile Ruck&lt;br /&gt;
1:00 PM &amp;ndash; 5 Mile Walk/Run&lt;br /&gt;
2:00 PM &amp;ndash; 1 Mile Walk&lt;br /&gt;
3:00 PM &amp;ndash; Social Hour at the Pub No. 7 (111 N. Elm St. Cresco, IA 52136</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:50 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:50 -0400</publishDate><date>08/04/2026</date><time>10:50 am</time><location>American Legion Post 135</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574371</link></item><item><title>Oct 11, 2026: Wildlife Club hosts A-2 Rimfire Matches</title><description>Family friendly, beginner friendly A-2 Rimfire matches at Gooder Field hosted by the Cresco Wildlife Club. Register by 12:30pm and matches start at 1pm.&lt;br /&gt;
Contact John Hill at 507.459.3690 for more information.&lt;br /&gt;
October 11th is the Awards night starting at 6pm.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:16 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:16 -0400</publishDate><date>05/12/2026</date><time>5:16 pm</time><location>Gooder Field</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=565192</link></item><item><title>Oct 12, 2026: Virtual: Garden Q&amp;A Live</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, June 8th is the Garden Q&amp;amp;A through Howard County Extension from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists and ask your gardening questions. Sessions are held monthly on Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>12:53 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567608</link></item><item><title>Oct 17, 2026: Harvest Table with Chef Pete Kerns at Tailwind Acres</title><description>Saturday, October 17, 5-8pm at Tailwind Acres is Harvest Table with Chef Pete Kerns.&lt;br /&gt;
Join us for a local dining experience on the farm like no other! Enjoy a meal that is sure to delight your tastebuds as you take in the sights, sounds, and smells here at Tailwind Acres.&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:28 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:28 -0400</publishDate><date>04/16/2026</date><time>1:28 pm</time><location>Tailwind Acres</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=563099</link></item><item><title>Oct 19, 2026: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Oct 19, 2026: RHSHC Prenatal Class</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Learn and prepare for your bundle of joy with the help of our experienced labor and delivery team!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Regional Health holds bi-monthly prenatal classes in the Beadle Conference Room (please enter through the Main Entrance).&lt;br /&gt;
This class covers topics like prenatal care, labor &amp;amp; delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding.&lt;br /&gt;
A light snack will be provided.&lt;br /&gt;
All expecting parents are welcome.&lt;br /&gt;
There is no charge for the class for those delivering at RHSHC.&lt;br /&gt;
The cost is $45 to those delivering elsewhere.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, October 19, 2026&lt;br /&gt;
All classes held from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the Beadle Conference Room.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Call 563.547.2022 to register and for more information.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/crescochamber/photos/Prenatal-Class-4_07292026144114.PNG" style="width:1545px" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:42 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:42 -0400</publishDate><date>07/29/2026</date><time>2:42 pm</time><location>RHSHC Beadle Conference Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573890</link></item><item><title>Oct 26, 2026: Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 17th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:24 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573370</link></item><item><title>Oct 27, 2026: Howard-Winn Parent/Teacher Conferences</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn in 2027. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:22 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573344</link></item><item><title>Oct 27, 2026: Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 17th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:24 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573370</link></item><item><title>Oct 28, 2026: LifeServe Blood Drive</title><description>Wednesday, October 28th, 12pm-5:30pm at VFW Hall along Hwy 9 is the LifeServe Blood Drive.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:59 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:59 -0400</publishDate><date>06/03/2026</date><time>2:59 pm</time><location>VFW Hall Post 4561</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568365</link></item><item><title>Oct 29, 2026: Howard-Winn Parent/Teacher Conferences</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn in 2027. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:22 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573344</link></item><item><title>Oct 30, 2026: Howard-Winn Parent/Teacher Conferences</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn in 2027. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:22 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573344</link></item><item><title>Oct 30, 2026: Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 17th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:24 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573370</link></item><item><title>Oct 31, 2026: Cresco's Annual Trunk or Treat</title><description>&lt;p data-end="47" data-start="0"&gt;🎃👻 &lt;strong data-end="42" data-start="5"&gt;Trunk or Treat in Cresco&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;👻🎃&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="215" data-start="49"&gt;Bring the kids for an afternoon of Halloween fun at our &lt;strong data-end="130" data-start="105"&gt;annual Trunk or Treat&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong data-end="158" data-start="134"&gt;Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;, from &lt;strong data-end="181" data-start="165"&gt;4:00&amp;ndash;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt; at the &lt;strong data-end="214" data-start="189"&gt;Cresco Fitness Center&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="366" data-start="217"&gt;Stroll through creatively decorated trunks, collect plenty of candy, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween with our community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="448" data-start="368"&gt;🍬 &lt;strong data-end="395" data-start="371"&gt;Saturday, October 31&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="398" data-start="395" /&gt;
🕓 &lt;strong data-end="417" data-start="401"&gt;4:00&amp;ndash;6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-end="420" data-start="417" /&gt;
📍 &lt;strong data-end="448" data-start="423"&gt;Cresco Fitness Center&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="647" data-start="450"&gt;A huge thank you to the businesses, organizations, and volunteers who help make this event a favorite community tradition each year. We can't wait to see all the amazing costumes and smiling faces! Let us know if you want to particpate by calling 563-547-3434 or email hcbt@cedausa.com&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:10 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:10 -0400</publishDate><date>08/05/2026</date><time>2:10 pm</time><location>Cresco Fitness Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=574558</link></item><item><title>Nov 1, 2026: Daylight Saving Time ends</title><description>Turn your clock back 1 hour</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:54 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:54 -0500</publishDate><date>02/02/2026</date><time>5:54 pm</time><location>Howard County</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=555621</link></item><item><title>Nov 1, 2026: BINGO at the Cresco Wildlife Club</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Every Sunday is BINGO at the Cresco Wildlife Club, Howard County Fairgrounds from November through March.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lunch available at 12:00pm Noon with BINGO starting at 1pm. Call Terri at 547-5523 for more information.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:51 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:51 -0400</publishDate><date>06/18/2026</date><time>12:51 pm</time><location>Cresco Wildlife Club</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=569890</link></item><item><title>Nov 3, 2026: NICC Cresco: Fall Canvas Painting for Kids, grades 2-4</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, November 3rd, 3:45-4:30pmpm at NICC Cresco Center is &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fall Canvas Painting for Kids&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, #107211.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Let your child&amp;rsquo;s creativity bloom this season! Join instructor Michelle Ihde for a fun-filled session where students in grades 2-4 can express themselves through art. Your young artist will choose a fall-themed design and learn painting techniques on a real canvas. From mixing autumnal hues to mastering brush strokes, this class provides a supportive environment for creative exploration. Each participant will take home a unique masterpiece ready for display. Spark your child&amp;rsquo;s imagination and sign up now!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:50 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:50 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>11:50 am</time><location>NICC Cresco Center</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567577</link></item><item><title>Nov 9, 2026: Virtual: Garden Q&amp;A Live</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, June 8th is the Garden Q&amp;amp;A through Howard County Extension from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists and ask your gardening questions. Sessions are held monthly on Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>12:53 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567608</link></item><item><title>Nov 16, 2026: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Nov 26, 2026: Thanksgiving</title><description>Happy Thanksgiving!</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:24 pm</time><location>Howard County</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573346</link></item><item><title>Dec 14, 2026: Virtual: Garden Q&amp;A Live</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, June 8th is the Garden Q&amp;amp;A through Howard County Extension from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists and ask your gardening questions. Sessions are held monthly on Zoom.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53 -0400</publishDate><date>05/28/2026</date><time>12:53 pm</time><location>Virtually at your location</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=567608</link></item><item><title>Dec 18, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027: Winter Break at Howard-Winn &amp; Notre Dame</title><description>Friday, December 18th - Monday, January 4th is Winter Break at Howard-Winn &amp;amp; Notre Dame.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:31 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:31 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:31 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools and Notre Dame</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573349</link></item><item><title>Dec 18, 2026: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Dec 24, 2026: Christmas Eve</title><description>Enjoy Christmas Eve.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:34 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:34 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:34 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573355</link></item><item><title>Dec 25, 2026: Merry Christmas</title><description>Friday, December 25 is Christmas Day.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:33 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:33 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:33 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573350</link></item><item><title>Dec 30, 2026: LifeServe Blood Drive</title><description>Wednesday, December 30th, 12pm-5:30pm at VFW Hall along Hwy 9 is the LifeServe Blood Drive.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56 -0400</publishDate><date>06/03/2026</date><time>2:56 pm</time><location>VFW Hall Post 4561</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=568362</link></item><item><title>Dec 31, 2026: New Years Eve</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"&gt;New Years Eve is on Thursday, December 31st.&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:35 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:35 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573356</link></item><item><title>Jan 1, 2027: New Years Day</title><description>The first day of 2027!</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:39 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:39 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:39 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573357</link></item><item><title>Jan 4, 2027: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Jan 5, 2027: 2nd Semester begins at Howard-Winn &amp; Notre Dame</title><description>School resumes from Winter Break on January 5th. Welcome back.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:08 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:08 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools and Notre Dame</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573376</link></item><item><title>Jan 18, 2027: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Feb 12, 2027: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Feb 15, 2027: No School on President's Day</title><description>Happy President's Day!</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:48 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:48 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:48 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573359</link></item><item><title>Mar 8, 2027: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>Mar 15, 2027: Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 17th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:24 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573370</link></item><item><title>Mar 16, 2027: Howard-Winn Parent/Teacher Conferences</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn in 2027. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:22 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573344</link></item><item><title>Mar 16, 2027: Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 17th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:24 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573370</link></item><item><title>Mar 18, 2027: Howard-Winn Parent/Teacher Conferences</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn in 2027. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:22 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573344</link></item><item><title>Mar 19, 2027: Howard-Winn Parent/Teacher Conferences</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, October 27th and Thursday, October 29th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Tuesday, March 16th and Thursday, March 18th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn in 2027. School lets out 1 hour early both days.&lt;br /&gt;
No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:22 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:22 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573344</link></item><item><title>Mar 19, 2027: Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, October 30th.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, March 15th and Tuesday, March 17th is Parent/Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame Catholic School. School lets out 1 hour early on Tuesday and Thursday. No school on Friday, March 19th.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:24 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:24 pm</time><location>Notre Dame Catholic School</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573370</link></item><item><title>Mar 26, 2027: No School on Good Friday</title><description>No School.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:51 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:51 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:51 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573360</link></item><item><title>Mar 26, 2027 - Mar 29, 2027: Spring Break/Easter Break at Howard-Winn &amp; Notre Dame</title><description>Friday, March 26 - Monday, March 29th is Easter Break at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame schools. April 12th is a Professional Development Day for teachers at Howard-Winn.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:55 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:55 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:55 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573361</link></item><item><title>Mar 28, 2027: Happy Easter</title><description>Happy Easter everyone!</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:57 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:57 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>1:57 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573362</link></item><item><title>Apr 12, 2027: Professional Development Day at Howard-Winn and Notre Dame</title><description>Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame teachers will be August 19-20, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 18, January 4, 2027, January 18, 2027, February 12, 2026, March 8, 2027, April 12, 2027, and May 26, 2027.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>3:19 pm</time><location>Howard-Winn Schools</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573337</link></item><item><title>May 16, 2027: Crestwood Graduation</title><description>Sunday, May 16th is Commencement, 2pm at Crestwood High School. Congratulations graduates!</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:13 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:13 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:13 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573367</link></item><item><title>May 25, 2027: Last day of school for Howard-Winn &amp; Notre Dame</title><description>Last day of school!</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:00 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573363</link></item><item><title>May 31, 2027: Memorial Day - No School</title><description>Monday, May 31st is Memorial Day. There will be no school.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:11 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:11 -0400</publishDate><date>07/23/2026</date><time>2:11 pm</time><location>Cresco Area Chamber</location><link>http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=573364</link></item></channel></rss>