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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Every Tuesday at Cresco Family Pharmacy - BOTH LOCATIONS (CFPh Clinic and CFPh South) - is Senior Discount Day offering 20% off.
 
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Join virtually on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 9-10am for Talent Management During COVID-19.  Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class #  to register for class #86357.

While it's no secret that an effective talent management strategy is imperative to attract, develop, and retain talent, the last two years have left organizations scrambling with how to execute their current talent management processes in a hybrid working environment. Examining key components of the employee lifecycle, a leadership author and talent management consultant will help you determine what aspects of your current talent management processes need to remain intact and which ones may need to be modified for greater effectiveness in the future.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting is held at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at VFW Hall on Hwy 9.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Sign up with Sue Barnes and get more information (563.547.3001) about the Women in Ag Business Workshops held Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 3. 
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
 Cresco Family Pharmacy Senior Discount Day on the first Wednesday of every month. Seniors 60+ receive 20% off entire purchase.
*some exclusions apply
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Join the Liquid Gym: Water Aerobics for 6 sessions every Wednesday from Jan 12 -Feb 16, 2022 at the Cresco Fitness Center from 6-7pm, class #85299.

Need a challenging workout that doesn't impact your joints? It's at the 'liquid gym'! This ain't your grandma's water aerobics; you will increase your energy, stamina and strength with this higher intensity program that includes cardio conditioning alternating with strength/balance and core training segments. In addition to all the fitness benefits of water exercise, you may even find you're getting a better night's sleep.
Thursday, February 3, 2022 - Saturday, February 5, 2022
Quilts of Valor workshop Thursday, Feb 3rd from 9am-7pm, Friday, Feb 4th from 9am-9pm, and Saturday, Feb 5th, 9am-6pm at the Weed Patch Retreat Center, 122 N Elm Street, Cresco. Looking for volunteers, sewers, and donations.
Call Sandy Thorson, 319.240.6292.
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.
Saturday, February 5, 2022
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Sunday, February 6, 2022

Crestwood High School

Choir Boosters 

Omelet Breakfast

Sunday February 6, 2022

High School Cafeteria

8 AM - 1 PM

Menu:

Build your own omelet, rolls, fruit, milk, juice and coffee

Cost: $7

Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any CHS Choir member.


 
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Sunday, February 6th, 2pm at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House is the Oneota Film Festival preview of Mission: Joy, a deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny documentary between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu.  For more information call 563.547.1066.
Monday, February 7, 2022
1 hr early out.
Monday, February 7, 2022
AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Monday, Feb 7th is the Iowa Democratic Party Caucus, 7pm at the Cresco Chamber, 101 2nd Ave SW. All precincts will meet, and you must be in-line or signed-in by 7pm to participate.
Caucus agenda:
Discuss and adopt proposed resolutions to be added to the county platform.
Elect Delegates and Alternates to County Convention.
Elect Precinct Committee persons to the County Central Committee.
Call Laura Hubka for more information, 319.231.4396.
Monday, February 7, 2022
Monday, Feb 7th at 7pm (voter registration and check in at 6pm) is the Iowa Republican Party Caucus.

Precincts Cresco 1A, Cresco 2, Cresco 3, Cresco 1B, Vernon Springs Township, Albion/Forest City Townships, Lime Springs City, Saratoga, Howard Center/Chester Townships, Chester City, New Oregon Township, and Protivin City will meet at NICC Cresco Center, Rms 103 & 104, 1020 2nd Ave SE, Cresco.

Precincts Jamestown/Oakdale Townships, Riceville City, Afton/Howard/Paris Townships, Elma City will meet at the Elma Complex, 319 Oak St, Elma.

Contact Neil Shaffer for more information, 563.379.5233.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Every Tuesday at Cresco Family Pharmacy - BOTH LOCATIONS (CFPh Clinic and CFPh South) - is Senior Discount Day offering 20% off.
 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Veterans of Foreign Wars  Auxiliary meeting is at Evans Assisted Living every 2nd Tuesday of the Month.
Meeting times:
May - October at 6:30pm
November - April at 1:30pm
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Join virtually for three Tuesdays, starting on March 8 and 15, 2022 from 2:30-5pm for the Microsoft Excel 2019: Level 1. Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class #  to register for class #85395 

This class will be held online over zoom with a live and interactive instructor. Technology needed: internet, Excel, PC computer/laptop to run zoom and excel. Webcam and microphone are recommended. You will need to have Excel on your device for this class. If you do not have Excel, please go to Microsoft.com and set up an email account. Then Excel is free as part of your email account. This class is for PC users. This class is intended for PC computers, if you want to attend with a MacBook, please contact walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu to see if it is possible.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Join virtually on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 5:30-6:30pm for Gmail and Google Calendar.  Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class #  to register for class #84961.

Get the most out of a Gmail email account.  It doesn't matter if you've ever used another email program or if you're a complete newbie to the world of email.  Send, receive, and organize messages.  Manage your schedule more effectively with Google Calendar.  Learn how to get started scheduling events, keeping track of your to-do's, and accessing it all on the go.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
American Legion Post 135 meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm at the Legion Hall.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Sign up with Sue Barnes and get more information (563.547.3001) about the Women in Ag Business Workshops held Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 3. 
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Wednesday, February 9th, 9-11:30am at the Extension Office is Commercial Ag Weed Pesticide Training.
Contact Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Join virtually Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 from 9-10am for What is COVID-19 Trauma?
Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class # to register for class #86358.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people’s mental health. How do we heal from its impact? Join us to explore what trauma is, how Covid trauma impacted us, and discover practical steps to start the healing process. 
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Join the Liquid Gym: Water Aerobics for 6 sessions every Wednesday from Jan 12 -Feb 16, 2022 at the Cresco Fitness Center from 6-7pm, class #85299.

Need a challenging workout that doesn't impact your joints? It's at the 'liquid gym'! This ain't your grandma's water aerobics; you will increase your energy, stamina and strength with this higher intensity program that includes cardio conditioning alternating with strength/balance and core training segments. In addition to all the fitness benefits of water exercise, you may even find you're getting a better night's sleep.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
1 hr early out.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Monday, February 14, 2022
AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Every Tuesday at Cresco Family Pharmacy - BOTH LOCATIONS (CFPh Clinic and CFPh South) - is Senior Discount Day offering 20% off.
 
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Join virtually Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022 from 9-10am for What Fills You Up
Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class # to register for class #86363.

All too often we find ourselves exhausted, uninspired and our proverbial emotional "buckets" empty.  Do you know what fills your buckets?  Join us to reflect and focus on understanding what restores, replenishes and refills your energy. Rather than spending your precious time on things that deplete you, you will learn how to develop, practice and then build the skills and behaviors that keep your buckets filled more often.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Join virtually for three Tuesdays, starting on March 8 and 15, 2022 from 2:30-5pm for the Microsoft Excel 2019: Level 1. Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class #  to register for class #85395 

This class will be held online over zoom with a live and interactive instructor. Technology needed: internet, Excel, PC computer/laptop to run zoom and excel. Webcam and microphone are recommended. You will need to have Excel on your device for this class. If you do not have Excel, please go to Microsoft.com and set up an email account. Then Excel is free as part of your email account. This class is for PC users. This class is intended for PC computers, if you want to attend with a MacBook, please contact walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu to see if it is possible.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Tuesday, February 15th, 3:30-6pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church is registration for Head Start.
Bring proof of income and child's birth certificate. For more information about Head Start, 563.547.4413.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The American Legion Rider meeting is the third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm at the Legion Hall.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Sign up with Sue Barnes and get more information (563.547.3001) about the Women in Ag Business Workshops held Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 3. 
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.
All Chamber members are welcome.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Wednesday, Feb 16th, 9-11:30am at the Extension Office is Commercial Pesticide Training - Seed Treatment.
Call Sue at 563.547.3001 for more information.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Join the Liquid Gym: Water Aerobics for 6 sessions every Wednesday from Jan 12 -Feb 16, 2022 at the Cresco Fitness Center from 6-7pm, class #85299.

Need a challenging workout that doesn't impact your joints? It's at the 'liquid gym'! This ain't your grandma's water aerobics; you will increase your energy, stamina and strength with this higher intensity program that includes cardio conditioning alternating with strength/balance and core training segments. In addition to all the fitness benefits of water exercise, you may even find you're getting a better night's sleep.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Join us Thursdays, Feb 17th and 24th virtually for ACT Raising Safe Kids from 6:30-8:30pm.
Register at  https://bit.ly/ACTRSK or call Malisa Rader at 507.708.0622 or email mrader@iastate.edu. Contact Sue Barnes also, 563.547.3001.

Have you ever wondered if you are on the right path when parenting your children? If you would like to strengthen your parenting skills with children birth to age 8, join other parents and caregivers to learn about positive parenting practices that help create stable, safe, healthy, and nurturing environments and relationships.
Friday, February 18, 2022
Join us Fridays, Feb 18th and 25th virtually for ACT Raising Safe Kids from 12:30-2:30pm.
Register at https://bit.ly/ACTRSK or call Malisa Rader at 507.708.0622 or email mrader@iastate.edu. Also, you may contact Sue Barnes, 563.547.3001.

Have you ever wondered if you are on the right path when parenting your children? If you would like to strengthen your parenting skills with children birth to age 8, join other parents and caregivers to learn about positive parenting practices that help create stable, safe, healthy, and nurturing environments and relationships.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Saturday, February 19th from 11am to 3pm at the Warming Bin on the trail from Cresco to Florenceville/Granger. Chili, Brats, and Beverages will be available for a free will donation.

Follow Driftrunners Snowmobile Club on Facebook for updates and more information.
Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Join us at the Expo Center on Saturday, February 19th for the Cresco Wildlife Club's annual Wild Game/Sportsman's Banquet serving from 5-8pm.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Lose weight and get fit in a healthy, safe way for life! This fifteen-week contest will focus on
proper exercise and diet for individuals who would like to lose weight and/or get more physically
fit. No tricks. No gimmicks. Just hard work and real results.

Application Deadline is February 28, 2022
Program runs March 9 through June 15
Announcement June 17

For questions call Kim Streich or TJ Casper at 563.547.3442.
Application is available at City of Cresco | Iowa
Monday, February 21, 2022
Monday, February 21st is Day Camp at the Cresco Public Library from 1-4pm.
Call Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.
Monday, February 21, 2022
AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Monday, February 21st at 5:30pm, Featherlite Center is the 4H FFA Swine Project meeting. 
Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Every Tuesday at Cresco Family Pharmacy - BOTH LOCATIONS (CFPh Clinic and CFPh South) - is Senior Discount Day offering 20% off.
 
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Join virtually Tuesdays, Feb 22, Mar 1 and 8, 2022 from 2:30-5pm for Microsoft Excel 2019: Level 2
Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class #  to register for class #85396
This online zoom class is to learn workbook formatting, date functions, functions, and formulas (financial, conditional, text).

This class will be held online over zoom with a live and interactive instructor. Technology needed: internet, Excel, PC computer/laptop to run zoom and excel. Webcam and microphone are recommended. You will need to have Excel on your device for this class. If you do not have Excel, please go to Microsoft.com and set up an email account. Then Excel is free as part of your email account. This class is for PC users. This class is intended for PC computers, if you want to attend with a MacBook, please contact walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu to see if it is possible.  
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Join virtually for three Tuesdays, starting on March 8 and 15, 2022 from 2:30-5pm for the Microsoft Excel 2019: Level 1. Enter URL Northeast Iowa Community College (nicc.edu)and insert class #  to register for class #85395 

This class will be held online over zoom with a live and interactive instructor. Technology needed: internet, Excel, PC computer/laptop to run zoom and excel. Webcam and microphone are recommended. You will need to have Excel on your device for this class. If you do not have Excel, please go to Microsoft.com and set up an email account. Then Excel is free as part of your email account. This class is for PC users. This class is intended for PC computers, if you want to attend with a MacBook, please contact walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu to see if it is possible.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Tuesday, February 22nd from 6-8pm is the 4-H Visual Arts Workshop at the Extension Office. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Sign up with Sue Barnes and get more information (563.547.3001) about the Women in Ag Business Workshops held Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 and March 3. 
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Make your appointment to give blood on Wednesday, February 23rd from 12-5:30pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco. Ellen Murphy is the contact person.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Join us Thursdays, Feb 17th and 24th virtually for ACT Raising Safe Kids from 6:30-8:30pm.
Register at  https://bit.ly/ACTRSK or call Malisa Rader at 507.708.0622 or email mrader@iastate.edu. Contact Sue Barnes also, 563.547.3001.

Have you ever wondered if you are on the right path when parenting your children? If you would like to strengthen your parenting skills with children birth to age 8, join other parents and caregivers to learn about positive parenting practices that help create stable, safe, healthy, and nurturing environments and relationships.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Join us Fridays, Feb 18th and 25th virtually for ACT Raising Safe Kids from 12:30-2:30pm.
Register at https://bit.ly/ACTRSK or call Malisa Rader at 507.708.0622 or email mrader@iastate.edu. Also, you may contact Sue Barnes, 563.547.3001.

Have you ever wondered if you are on the right path when parenting your children? If you would like to strengthen your parenting skills with children birth to age 8, join other parents and caregivers to learn about positive parenting practices that help create stable, safe, healthy, and nurturing environments and relationships.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Sunday, February 27th from 1-3pm at the Chester Roller Rink is 4H Family Fund Day.
Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.
Monday, February 28, 2022
Lose weight and get fit in a healthy, safe way for life! This fifteen-week contest will focus on
proper exercise and diet for individuals who would like to lose weight and/or get more physically
fit. No tricks. No gimmicks. Just hard work and real results.

Application Deadline is February 28, 2022
Program runs March 9 through June 15
Announcement June 17

For questions call Kim Streich or TJ Casper at 563.547.3442.
Application is available at City of Cresco | Iowa
Monday, February 28, 2022
AA meets every Monday at 5:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
For more information, men call 563.547.5589 and women call 563.547.4853.