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Events in the month of September 2025

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Join us Tuesday, September 2nd for Howard-Winn Preschool Open House, 3-5:30pm.
Call 563-547-5424 for more information.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
What's your superpower? Find out on Septemeber 3!
To register, call 563-547-3434 or email hcbt@cedausa.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Wednesday, September 3rd is the Cresco Chamber golf outing. Open to the public, a shotgun start is at 5pm with a meal afterwards.

Sign up at 563.547.3434 or email hcbt@cedausa.com

Thursday, September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025 - Preschool & Playgroup classes begin.
Call Howard-Winn for more information, 563.547.5424.
Friday, September 5, 2025
Check out the Tailwind Acres schedule for 2025. There's something for everyone!
Friday, September 5, 2025
Join us Friday, August 1st and September 5th, 5-9:30pm at Tailwind Acres for Farmstead Frolic. An evening of flowers, refreshments, and dancing.
Friday, September 5, 2025

Capture the Magic with Sara Hageman

Book your mini photography session with lifestyle photographer Sara Hageman! Sara has such radiant energy and an artistic eye. Let Sara beautifully capture you and your’s during the golden hour. Sara will provide a collection of stunning digital images you'll treasure forever… And don’t rush off—stick around for our Farmstead Frolic, an evening full of community, food, flowers, and music!

Friday, August 1 - 5:30-7:15p.m. - $210+ tax
Friday, September 5 - 5:30-7:15p.m. - $210+ tax
15 minute sessions

Saturday, September 6, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Tuesday, September 9th and Tuesday, December 16th is Employee Development Day at MiEnergy Cooperative. 
The office is closed that day.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Check out the Tailwind Acres schedule for 2025. There's something for everyone!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, September 13th, 9am-12pm at Tailwind Acres is Art from the Garden.
Spend a morning gathering your own flowers to make a bouquet and craft a lasting imprint of it as you work with cyanotype paper and watercolors.
Local art teacher, watercolorist and photographer, Erik Dutcher, will teach us everything we need to know!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Sunday, September 14, 2025

Sunday, September 14th is the Cresco Speedway Races. It all starts at 1pm at the Fairgrounds.

  • AutoCross Races – Modified oval course with a few challenges.
  • Classes: 4-Cylinder Cars, 6-Cylinder Cars, V8 Cars; 2×4 SUV/Mini, 4×4 SUV/Mini, Full-Size Trucks
  • Grandstand: $10 for 14 yrs and older, $5 for 9 yrs to 13 yrs, Free 12 yrs and under with adult.
  • Pit pass is $20. Entry $50 for Driver & Car
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Saturday, September 14th, 5pm is the Driftrunners Annual Meeting and Membership Drive.
​Come on out and purchase your 2025-2026 Driftrunners membership and sit in on the annual meeting.
A meal will be provided for a free will donation.
We will be having kids bouncy houses again this year!!
Make sure to bring the family.
This is all happening at the Driftrunners Clubhouse located on the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco.
Monday, September 15, 2025
No school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame due to a Professional Learning Day for faculty and staff.
Monday, September 15, 2025

Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from September 15 - November 3 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com

If you are an adult grieving the death of a significant person in your life, please join us for our upcoming grief support group. This book will help you understand grief and provide a safe place to share the grief experience.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Conversation and Community: A Grief Series, You're Not Crazy, You're Grieving.
When we're missing someone special, sometimes it can feel like we're also having mental lapses like putting cheese in the cupboard, temporarily forgetting that our loved one has died, getting in the car and not remembering where we're going, etc. This feels odd but is completely normal. Come learn about the brain science behind these moments and how to get through them.
For more information or to register, please contact Brecka Putnam, 563.547.2989 or brecka.putnam@rhshc.com.
These programs are free of charge and appropriate for all adults grieving the death of someone special.

Tuesday, November 4th will address Coping with Grief at the Holidays.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wednesdays, September 17-October 22 is the Extension class: Mindful Teen From Surviving to Thriving starting at 6pm at the Cresco Public Library.

Six sessions for grades 7-12 learning strategies to manage stress, emotions and overall well-being.

Call Sue Barnes, 563.547.3001 for more information.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 - Saturday, September 20, 2025

City-Wide Garage Sales, September 18-20, 2025.

Contact The Cresco Shopper for more information, 563.547.2025.
September 11th is the deadline to sign up for the map.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Thursday and Friday, September 18th and 19th is Inspire Day at the Borlaug Farm. Open to the public, over 300 5th graders from around the area join the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation to become inspired as they learn about Dr. Borlaug and his contributions to the world.
Friday, September 19, 2025

Friday, September 19th is Homecoming for the Cadets. School will dismiss at 1pm and the Homecoming parade will begin at 2pm.

Cresco vs New Hampton: JV at 5pm and Varsity at 7:30pm.

Friday, September 19, 2025
Thursday and Friday, September 18th and 19th is Inspire Day at the Borlaug Farm. Open to the public, over 300 5th graders from around the area join the Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation to become inspired as they learn about Dr. Borlaug and his contributions to the world.
Saturday, September 20, 2025

Join Northeast Iowa in Decorah, 9am with the walk to take place at 10am to raise awareness and funds during the Walk to end Alzheimer's.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Saturday, September 20th, 10am is Riding for Epilepsy.
Here is the route. Please remember this is NOT an off-road ride.
We start at Dan's Road House at 10am
Leave at 11am and onto:
The Place (food available) and The Mint in Protivin, The Fort in Fort Atkinson, TnA's Lounge, Fireman's Inn in Ridgeway and we end at Dan's Road House for the raffle drawing.
PLEASE remember this is a gravel road route, no trails.
 
THIS IS A FREEWILL DONATION EVENT.
 
Saturday, September 20, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Sunday, September 21st is the Choir Booster Omelet Breakfast from 8am-1pm at Crestwood High School.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Enjoy the colors!
Monday, September 22, 2025

Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from September 15 - November 3 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com

If you are an adult grieving the death of a significant person in your life, please join us for our upcoming grief support group. This book will help you understand grief and provide a safe place to share the grief experience.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Tuesday, September 23rd, 3:45-5pm is Glow in the Dark Rock Painting for Kids at NICC Cresco, #104225.

Participants will create their very own glow-in-the-dark rocks to take home in this exciting and fun painting class designed for grades K-3. Using rocks, paints of all kinds, glitter glue, gems and more, their finished product will be sure to inspire as kids see their rock designs come to life in the dark. Bring your imagination and creativity.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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, September 24, 2025

Wednesdays, September 17-October 22 is the Extension class: Mindful Teen From Surviving to Thriving starting at 6pm at the Cresco Public Library.

Six sessions for grades 7-12 learning strategies to manage stress, emotions and overall well-being.

Call Sue Barnes, 563.547.3001 for more information.

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Check out the Tailwind Acres schedule for 2025. There's something for everyone!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, September 27th, 5-8:30pm at Tailwind Acres is harvest Table with Chef Jessica Baldus.
Join us for a dining experience like no other! Enjoy a 4-course meal sure to delight your tastebuds as you take in the sights, sounds, and smells here at Tailwind Acres. We’re pleased to welcome Chef Jessica Baldus of Taste Restaurant. More to come on this amazing experience!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Join us Saturday, September 27th live on the stage at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House with Don Marlette. Known for his relaxed and engaging style, internationally known Mentalist and Hypnotist Don Marlette provides jaw-dropping mind reading, psychic entertainment, and laugh-out-loud fun in the Mentalism Show. Laugh and be amazed in the Hypnosis Show, with the mesmerizing power of hypnosis. Perfect for corporate events, private parties, and special occasions.
Monday, September 29, 2025

Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from September 15 - November 3 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com

If you are an adult grieving the death of a significant person in your life, please join us for our upcoming grief support group. This book will help you understand grief and provide a safe place to share the grief experience.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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.