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Saturday, July 1, 2023
Celebrating Independence Day at the Cresco Country Club will be Saturday, July 1st with Fireworks and Music.Saturday, July 1, 2023
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, July 1, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Monday, July 3, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Cresco Family Pharmacy Senior Discount Day on the first Wednesday of every month. Seniors 60+ receive 20% off entire purchase.*some exclusions apply
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Join us for our summer STEAM Camp for grades L-1 at NICC Cresco Center from 8-11:30am (#91893) on Thursday, July 6th to start creating — this is where computers meet art! Work with Root, the robot that draws on the whiteboard. Create a creature and animate it, and design and build a wind cart to carry the creature's stash. Your K-1st graders will also create art using electric tape and batteries. During the camp, slow motion cameras will even capture a light show created with mini-Sphero robots. Plan on an action-packed session where your creativity rocks!Thursday, July 6, 2023
Join Larry Reis from Winneshiek County Conservation, Thursday, July 6th from 10-11am at the Cresco Public Library as he leads a talk on Arizona birds during the summer monsoons. Open to all ages, but directed at adults.Thursday, July 6, 2023
Join us for our summer STEAM Camp for grades 2-3 at NICC Cresco Center from 12:30-4pm (#91894) on Thursday, July 6th to start creating — this is where computers meet art! Work with Root, the robot that draws on the whiteboard. Create a creature and animate it, and design and build a wind cart to carry the creature's stash. Your 2-3 graders will also create art using electric tape and batteries. During the camp, slow motion cameras will even capture a light show created with mini-Sphero robots. Plan on an action-packed session where your creativity rocks!Thursday, July 6, 2023
Thursday, May 18th is the first day of the Farmers Market - Cresco Open Air Market. Every Thursday, 3-6pm in Beadle Park will be the market. Call 563.547.3434 to become a vendor or for more information. Follow us on Facebook at Cresco Iowa Open Air Market | Cresco IA | FacebookFriday, July 7, 2023
Join us for our summer STEAM Camp for grades 4-6 at NICC Cresco Center from 8:30am-3:30pm (#91895) on Friday, July 7th to start creating — this is where computers meet art! Work with Root, the robot that draws on the whiteboard. Create a creature and animate it, and design and build a wind cart to carry the creature's stash. Your 4-6 graders will also create art using electric tape and batteries. During the camp, slow motion cameras will even capture a light show created with mini-Sphero robots. Plan on an action-packed session where your creativity rocks!Saturday, July 8, 2023
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, July 8, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, July 9, 2023
Portions of the proceeds will go to HoCA.Bring your friends & family for a relaxing day!
Music by DJ Dean!
Sign up for prizes! A&W Sundaes $2.99! Wear your bib overalls and get a free root beer float!
Monday, July 10, 2023
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend!Monday, July 10, 2023
The public is invited to attend the Howard County Substance Abuse Coalition (Prevention 5) meetings every second Monday of the month at 12pm Noon.During the school year we meet at Crestwood High School and during the summer we meet at the Cresco Chamber either in person or via zoom.
Monday, July 10, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Seven Wednesday evenings, July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 5:30pm-7pm is the Master Conservationist Program at the Extension office. This program is administered through the Natural Resources team within ISU Extension and Outreach – Agriculture and Natural Resources. The project coordinator and county extension offices collaborate to plan offerings of the program, and a local organizing committee is responsible for planning field visits and classroom discussions that are paired with structured online lessons completed before attending.Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Wednesday, July 12th is the online webinar about Raw Milk for Human Consumption: Issues to Consider. Register online.Thursday, July 13, 2023
Thursday, May 18th is the first day of the Farmers Market - Cresco Open Air Market. Every Thursday, 3-6pm in Beadle Park will be the market. Call 563.547.3434 to become a vendor or for more information. Follow us on Facebook at Cresco Iowa Open Air Market | Cresco IA | FacebookSaturday, July 15, 2023
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, July 15, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, July 16, 2023
Todd Stephenson, a Certified NRA Instructor with 35 years of firearms experience, will be holding a LADIES-ONLY MINNESOTA AND IOWA Concealed Carry class on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Cresco Wildlife Club on the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco. This class is one of the MOST COMPLETE Minnesota and Iowa concealed carry training programs offered.Check in will begin at 8:30 AM, and class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Class should conclude between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. You must be 20 years of age or older the day of the class to receive a certificate (certificates may only be redeemed on or after your 21st birthday and are only valid for one year). Students will be required to qualify using firearms and ammunition provided by the instructor. Eye and hearing protection will also be provided. There is NO written test.
The fee for this class is $125.00 – you may bring your driver's license and pre-register in person at Outdoors & More, Inc. in Cresco during normal business hours OR you may show up the day of class to register. Advance reservations are suggested as seats are limited. When your class fee is paid, you will be provided with a one-year Single membership to the Cresco Wildlife Club. If you are already a member of the Wildlife Club, you will be provided with a one-year single membership extension. Upgrades to FAMILY memberships are available for an additional $5.00.
Please call Todd Stephenson at (641) 257-9345 for more information or visit Outdoors & More at 115 3rd Ave. West (behind Billmyer Furniture) in Cresco to reserve your seat. Walk-ins the day of class will be accepted if seats are available, but the class size is limited, so I encourage you to reserve your seat early.
Monday, July 17, 2023
3rd Monday of every monthAmerican Legion Hall
Monday, July 17, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.All Chamber members are welcome.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Wednesday, July 19th is the online class Cool Cows (and Calves): Managing Heat Stress from an Animal Welfare Perspective from 12pm - 1:15pm. Register online.
Dr. Jennifer Van Os will discuss heat stress in dairy cows and calves from an animal welfare perspective, including recognizing how cattle tell us they need help beating the heat. She will share some of the latest research coming out of UW-Madison.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Seven Wednesday evenings, July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 5:30pm-7pm is the Master Conservationist Program at the Extension office. This program is administered through the Natural Resources team within ISU Extension and Outreach – Agriculture and Natural Resources. The project coordinator and county extension offices collaborate to plan offerings of the program, and a local organizing committee is responsible for planning field visits and classroom discussions that are paired with structured online lessons completed before attending.Thursday, July 20, 2023
Thursday, May 18th is the first day of the Farmers Market - Cresco Open Air Market. Every Thursday, 3-6pm in Beadle Park will be the market. Call 563.547.3434 to become a vendor or for more information. Follow us on Facebook at Cresco Iowa Open Air Market | Cresco IA | FacebookFriday, July 21, 2023 - Sunday, July 23, 2023
July 21st-23rdMens & Co-Ed Softball (8 Mens, 8 Co-Ed)
$100 Entry Free
Hall of Fame Game 6pm, Saturday
3 on 3 basketball tournament, bags tournament, food trucks, entertainment, 50/50 drawing
East Park, Cresco IA
Free Camping at the park
Hosted by: Chris "Sully" Sullivan, Ethan Kraft & Ryan, Kelly & Kyle McCarville
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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, July 22, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, July 23, 2023
3rd Annual Bob Malli Trap Shoot is Sunday, July 23rd starting at 12:00pm Noon at the Gooder Field.
All profits to go to the Cresco Wildlife Club. Concessions will be available.
Contact Darwin for more information, 563.547.5125 or 563.419.5266.
Monday, July 24, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Join us on the last Wednesday of the month (April - September) for A&W's Cruise Night from 5-8pm.Music, prizes, specials, and of course, cool cars/trucks/motorcycles and more!
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Seven Wednesday evenings, July 12, 26, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 5:30pm-7pm is the Master Conservationist Program at the Extension office. This program is administered through the Natural Resources team within ISU Extension and Outreach – Agriculture and Natural Resources. The project coordinator and county extension offices collaborate to plan offerings of the program, and a local organizing committee is responsible for planning field visits and classroom discussions that are paired with structured online lessons completed before attending.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Thursday, July 27th, 12-4pm at Cresco United Methodist Church is the Youth Salsa Making Workshop. Preserving your own foods can be a lot quicker and easier than you might think. It’s a great way to have delicious, local food all year long. A hands-on workshop offers you the opportunity to learn safe food preservation techniques.Thursday, July 27, 2023
Thursday, May 18th is the first day of the Farmers Market - Cresco Open Air Market. Every Thursday, 3-6pm in Beadle Park will be the market. Call 563.547.3434 to become a vendor or for more information. Follow us on Facebook at Cresco Iowa Open Air Market | Cresco IA | FacebookSaturday, July 29, 2023
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, July 29, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Monday, July 31, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.