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CHS Madrigal is Sunday, December 14th, 12pm and 6pm.

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12/14/202512:00pm to 7:00pmCrestwood High School


Join us on Sunday, December 14th for the first annual Chili Cookoff at Sweeney's Lounge starting at 12:00pm Noon. Cash prizes for the top three finishers.

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12/14/202512:00pm to 2:00pmSweeney's Lounge


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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12/16/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Tuesday, September 9th and Tuesday, December 16th is Employee Development Day at MiEnergy Cooperative. 
The office is closed that day.

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12/16/20258:00am to 4:00pmMiEnergy Cooperative


Thursday, December 18th 1:30am and 3:30pm at the Riceville Community Center is Private Pesticide Applicator CIC (P-CIC). Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

In-Person Private Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (P-CICs) provide Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Pesticide Bureau-approved training for individuals who are currently certified as a private pesticide applicator. P-CICs are offered from December 1st to April 15th each year. Applicators who choose to maintain their certification by attending an approved P-CIC must attend a program during each year their certification card covers, including the year they passed the exam (if certification occurs prior to October 1). If a P-CIC is missed in one or more years of their three-year cycle, the applicator is required to take the certification exam through IDALS to renew their certification.


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12/18/20251:30pm to 3:30pmSue Barnes


Regional Health Services of Howard County is offering EMT Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 18th-April 11th.

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12/18/20256:00pm to 10:00pmRHSHC


Thursday, December 18th, 7pm at Crestwood High School is the Crestwood Grades 5-8 Vocal Concert.

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12/18/20257:00pm to 8:00pmCrestwood High School


No school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame due to a Professional Learning Day for faculty and staff.

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12/19/2025All dayHoward-Winn Community School District


Friday, December 19th - Friday, January 2nd is Winter Break at Howard- Winn & Notre Dame.

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12/19/2025
-1/2/2026
All dayHoward-Winn Community School District


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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12/20/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Santa’s stopping by your local Dollar Fresh Market! ðŸŽ… Join us Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10am – 1pm to say hi to Santa and enjoy family-friendly holiday activities.

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12/20/202510:00am to 1:00pmDollar Fresh Cresco


Every third Sunday of the month from September through May, 8am-12pm, is the VFW Pancake Breakfast at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9. This is a free-will offering.

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12/21/20258:00am to 2:00pmVFW Post 4561


Sunday, Dec 21st
7 pm
at Immanuel Lutheran

 

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12/21/20257:00pm to 8:00pmLisa Kammerer


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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12/23/2025all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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12/27/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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12/30/2025all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


No school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame due to a Professional Learning Day for faculty and staff.

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1/2/2026All dayHoward-Winn Community School District


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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1/3/202610:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 5-7:30pm is the Immanuel Lutheran & Notre Dame Drive Through Living Nativity at Notre Dame Catholic Church. Celebrate the Christmas season with live people and animals.

Contact Brian at b.mcgee@dbqarch.org or Cindy at Immanuel Lutheran, 547.2108, for more information.

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1/4/20265:00pm to 7:30pmNotre Dame Catholic Church


School resumes from Winter Break on January 5th. Welcome back.

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1/5/2026All dayHoward-Winn Community School District


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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1/6/2026all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:30am - 11:30am at the Featherlite Center is Private Pesticide Applicator CIC (P-CIC). Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

In-Person Private Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (P-CICs) provide Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Pesticide Bureau-approved training for individuals who are currently certified as a private pesticide applicator. P-CICs are offered from December 1st to April 15th each year. Applicators who choose to maintain their certification by attending an approved P-CIC must attend a program during each year their certification card covers, including the year they passed the exam (if certification occurs prior to October 1). If a P-CIC is missed in one or more years of their three-year cycle, the applicator is required to take the certification exam through IDALS to renew their certification.


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1/6/20269:30am to 11:30amSue Barnes


Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the mobile food pantry at the Howard County Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the mobile food pantry at the Howard County Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm. 
When events happen at the fairgrounds on the first Tuesday of the month the food pantry often moves to the second Tuesday or Thursday of the month.

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1/6/20264:30pm to 6:00pmElaine


Commercial Manure Applicator Certification, an Environmental Protection and Enhancement class, on Thursday, January 8th, 9-11:30am at the Extension Office. Call Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.

For manure applicators renewing or getting you initial certification, registration is required. Please call your local county extension office to schedule time to watch the Manure Applicator Certification Program.
If you don’t want to wait, please use the new link www.IowaDNR.gov/MAC  to renew your certification or to get your initial certification.
To take the education course online, applicators will need to register for an account. This can be done by clicking the link above and following the prompts.
Applicators can pay certification fees online or mail them to the DNR at Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Manure Applicator Certification, 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321.


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1/8/20269:00am to 11:30amSue Barnes


Commercial Manure Applicator Certification, an Environmental Protection and Enhancement class, on Thursday, January 4th, 1-4pm at the Extension Office. Call Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.

For manure applicators renewing or getting you initial certification, registration is required. Please call your local county extension office to schedule time to watch the Manure Applicator Certification Program.
If you don’t want to wait, please use the new link www.IowaDNR.gov/MAC  to renew your certification or to get your initial certification.
To take the education course online, applicators will need to register for an account. This can be done by clicking the link above and following the prompts.
Applicators can pay certification fees online or mail them to the DNR at Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Manure Applicator Certification, 6200 Park Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321.


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1/8/20261:00pm to 4:00pmSue Barnes


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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1/10/202610:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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1/10/202610:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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1/13/2026all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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1/13/2026all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Online preview and bidding on auction items from January 15th - 22nd at tinyurl.com/ndcschool. Supper and pick up of auction items on Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. Please call the Notre Dame Parish office to pre-order your meal, 563.547.4513.

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1/15/2026All dayNotre Dame Catholic School


Online preview and bidding on auction items from January 15th - 22nd at tinyurl.com/ndcschool. Supper and pick up of auction items on Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. Please call the Notre Dame Parish office to pre-order your meal, 563.547.4513.

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1/17/2026All dayNotre Dame Catholic School


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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1/17/202610:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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1/17/202610:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Join us Saturday, January 13th from 5:00-10:00pm for our Adult Winter Dance! (18+).

All adults age 18+ are invited to join us for our Adult Winter Dance at the Heritage Event Center in Cresco.
Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the Parish Office.
A catered meal from McAllister's is included in the ticket price.
This is a come and go event-attendees are not obligated to stay for the entire event.

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1/17/20265:00pm to 10:00pmNotre Dame Catholic Church


Every third Sunday of the month from September through May, 8am-12pm, is the VFW Pancake Breakfast at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9. This is a free-will offering.

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1/18/20268:00am to 2:00pmVFW Post 4561


No school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame due to a Professional Learning Day for faculty and staff.

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1/19/2026All dayHoward-Winn Community School District


Online preview and bidding on auction items from January 15th - 22nd at tinyurl.com/ndcschool. Supper and pick up of auction items on Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. Please call the Notre Dame Parish office to pre-order your meal, 563.547.4513.

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1/19/2026All dayNotre Dame Catholic School


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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1/20/2026all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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1/20/2026all day during Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Online preview and bidding on auction items from January 15th - 22nd at tinyurl.com/ndcschool. Supper and pick up of auction items on Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. Please call the Notre Dame Parish office to pre-order your meal, 563.547.4513.

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1/21/2026All dayNotre Dame Catholic School


Online preview and bidding on auction items from January 15th - 22nd at tinyurl.com/ndcschool. Supper and pick up of auction items on Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. Please call the Notre Dame Parish office to pre-order your meal, 563.547.4513.

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1/22/2026All dayNotre Dame Catholic School


Friday, January 23rd is the Notre Dame Lasagna Supper & Auction to kickoff Catholic Schools Week.  Online preview and bidding on auction items from January 15th - 22nd at tinyurl.com/ndcschool. Supper and pick up of auction items on Friday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm. Please call the Notre Dame Parish office to pre-order your meal, 563.547.4513.

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1/23/20264:30pm to 6:30pmNotre Dame Catholic School


Saturday, November 15th is 3-on-3 basketball tournament for grades 3-8.

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, is the 5-on-5 basketball tournaments for GIRLS grades 4-8.
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, is the 5-on-5 basketball tournament for BOYS grades 4-8.


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1/24/20268:00am to 4:00pmCrestwood High School


Saturday, November 15th is 3-on-3 basketball tournament for grades 3-8.

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, is the 5-on-5 basketball tournaments for GIRLS grades 4-8.
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, is the 5-on-5 basketball tournament for BOYS grades 4-8.


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1/25/20268:00am to 4:00pmCrestwood High School


Sunday, February 1st is the Choir Booster Omelet Breakfast from 8am-1pm at Crestwood High School.


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2/1/20268:00am to 1:00pmCrestwood High School


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