Cresco News

A Cresco-area livestock hog and cattle farmer paid a $60,000 fine in a case involving manure pollution in a northeast Iowa trout stream.

Two state legislators say they will fight to persuade the legislature to keep open Luster Heights Work Camp in Allamakee County.

C US Bank in northeast Iowa has raised over $4,000 for Haiti through a unique program, "High Heels for Haiti." Their president, Scott Thomson , and Loan Office Managers Dennis Hovden , Duane Johnson , and Charley Perry all agreed to wear high heels to work on Friday if over $1,063 was raised for the Haiti disaster victims.

State Representative John Beard of Decorah and State Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm of Cresco will hold two public forums on Saturday.

US Senate candidate Roxanne Conlin to visit Decocorah and neighboring counties this weekend Posted: Friday, January 15, 2010 Roxanne Conlin, Democratic candidate for United States Senate, will host a campaign meeting Saturday, January 16th at the home of Joyce and Ed Epperly, 1007 Ridge Road in Decorah.

Kent Kleckner of Decorah and Todd Kowalke of Cresco have been elected to the board of directors for The Spectrum Network.

Traci and Jeff Wilson's already busy New Year's Eve became a lot more hectic with the unexpected arrival of their fourth son, Reegan.

CRESCO, Iowa -- Jim passed away Dec. 26, 2009, at his home in Cresco, Iowa. He was 76 year of age.

Three state legislators who visited Decorah on Friday agree: there will be no state tax increases during 2010, despite the budget deficit.

Many of the people I talked with in Cresco seem to agree on one thing; 1st Avenue needs some work.

A local group is showing kids in need, just how much their community cares this holiday season.

A Cresco man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 9 south of Ridgeway Tuesday afternoon.

The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Iowa Highway 9 south of Ridgeway in Winneshiek County.

Nine NICC Calmar non-traditional students are being recognized for their achievements Posted: Monday, November 9th, 2099 Nine non-traditional students at NICC Calmar will have lunch with NICC president Penny Wills on Monday, November 9th, in recognition of their achievements as adult learners.

Cresco, IA- The leaders of a North Iowa county say they won't become the second to pass an ordinance banning steel wheels on roads.

By Chaz Muth Source: Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 A painting of Moses by artist Karen Laub-Novak is displayed Oct.

Training to be given Tuesday and Wednesday for Northeast Iowa residents with vision loss Posted: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Northeast Iowans experiencing vision loss can get some free advice and services during a training session in West Union Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Oct. 4 Register gave a rose to the U.S. House delegation honoring the late Norman Borlaug for a lifetime devoted to feeding the world.

Gebisa Ejeta says the world will have to increase its production of food more in the next four decades than it has since the dawn of civilization.

Most importantly, the group that included 6 vets from Cresco, Iowa got to see the World War 2 memorial, which was created in their honor.