For ages 12-18, Cresco Public Library will feature a Painted Rock event on Friday, July 5th, 2:30pm.

Join Young Adult Librarian Jess and paint kindness rocks to build a Kindness Rock Garden outside of the library. Snacks and prizes provided.

Tuesday, July 9th is Fun with Bots, 9am-3pm at the Riceville City Park. K-3 learning about robotics and coding K-3 learning about robotics and coding

Tuesday, July 16th is Fun with Bots, 9am-3pm at Brown Park in Lime Springs.

Wednesday, July 10th, 8-11:30am at NICC Cresco Center for Kindergarteners and First Graders is STEAM Creative: Makerspace Camp, class #96854. Let your student build up some ‘steam’ in this makerspace experience that offers a place to collaborate, create, invent, tinker, explore, and discover. Participants in this STEAM camp will create videos (green screen and stop-motion), problem solve their way out of an escape room, and use interactive AI, coding, robots, and engineering. Together, they will innovate and share ideas, equipment, and knowledge while applying their discoveries to make their community a better place. The experience ends with the presentation of a video portfolio that summarizes the students’ STEAM makerspace journey.

Call 844-642-2338 ext. 1399 to Register.

Tuesday, July 9th is Fun with Bots, 9am-3pm at the Riceville City Park. K-3 learning about robotics and coding K-3 learning about robotics and coding

Tuesday, July 16th is Fun with Bots, 9am-3pm at Brown Park in Lime Springs.

Learn and prepare for your bundle of joy with the help of our experienced labor and delivery team!
Regional Health holds bi-monthly prenatal classes in the Beadle Conference Room (please enter through the Main Entrance).
This class covers topics like prenatal care, labor & delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding.
A light snack will be provided.
All expecting parents are welcome.
There is no charge for the class for those delivering at RHSHC.
The cost is $45 to those delivering elsewhere.

Thursdays, January 11th, March 14th, May 16th, July 18th, September 19th, and November 21st
All classes held from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Beadle Conference Room.

Tailwind Acres has joined the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce, and a RIBBON CUTTING will take place at 5:30pm. All are welcome. And who doesn’t love a setting sun on the farm? Come out Friday, July 19th for two great experiences! U-Pick Flowers, 6-8pm, and later for a Barn Dance Western Home String Band, 8-10pm.

Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • pack a picnic dinner • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets. New this year… Beer and wine available for purchase!

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet of other flowers, toss in a sunflower each at no extra charge.
• BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 4 gal. bucket (fills 3-4 Mason jars).
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite for flowers and bevies. You are welcome to bring water, snacks or a picnic dinner. We will have drinks available for purchase. Please not outside alcohol. This is a state law.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours! And then, join us for a good ol’ fashioned contra barn dance. Bring your dancing shoes and try them out on our newly renovated barn!

Ticket price: $7 at the door
We’ll have cold beverages for sale.

Saturday, July 20th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres, LLC is a fun U-Pick Flowers morning!

Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • enjoy complimentary treats in the newly renovated barn • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets:

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet. **Sunflowers per availability. BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 5 gal. bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars)
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

Who doesn’t love a setting sun on the farm? Join us Friday, July 26th, 6-8pm at Tailwind Acres, LLC for U-Pick Flowers at Sunset.

Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • pack a picnic dinner • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets. New this year… Beer and wine available for purchase!

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet of other flowers, toss in a sunflower each at no extra charge.
• BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 4 gal. bucket (fills 3-4 Mason jars).
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite for flowers and bevies. You are welcome to bring water, snacks or a picnic dinner. We will have drinks available for purchase. Please not outside alcohol. This is a state law.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

The Cresco Speedway will feature racing at the Howard County Fairgrounds.

Classes for Non-Fair Race events include USRA Stock Car, USRA B-Modified, USRA Hobby Stock, USRA Tuner and NEIRS Winged Sprint Cars. National points for the USRA classes.

Grandstand admission $5; Pit pass $30. Hot laps at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays: May 15, June 12, July 31
Saturday, October 5

Who doesn’t love a setting sun on the farm? Join us Friday, August 2nd, 6-8pm at Tailwind Acres, LLC for U-Pick Flowers.

Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • pack a picnic dinner • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets. New this year… Beer and wine available for purchase!

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet of other flowers, toss in a sunflower each at no extra charge.
• BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 4 gal. bucket (fills 3-4 Mason jars).
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite for flowers and bevies. You are welcome to bring water, snacks or a picnic dinner. We will have drinks available for purchase. Please not outside alcohol. This is a state law.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

Tuesday, August 6, 9-10am is the virtual class Know Thyself: Who You Are Affects How You Work, Communicate & Lead, #95259.

Our personalities are made of both temperament and character. Temperament refers to our innate traits, which affects our behavior. We are born to be and do certain skills with ease, and our character is nurtured by the environments in which we live and the people in our lives. Who we are affects how we work, communicate and lead. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, in sales or any other profession, understanding your authentic speaker style helps you communicate effectively with others. During this training, participants will engage in active discussion, thoughtful activities and take home communication strategies to discover how to be more intentional and communicate more effectively in both professional and interpersonal relationships. 

Who doesn’t love a setting sun on the farm? Friday, August 9th, 6-8pm at Tailwind Acres, LLC for U-Pick Flowers and a good ol' fashioned barn dance from 8-10pm.

Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • pack a picnic dinner • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam minus the furry ones, please.

New this year… Beer and wine available for purchase!

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet of other flowers *sunflowers pending availability
• BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 4 gal. bucket (fills 3-4 Mason jars).
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

And then stick around and join us for a good ol’ fashioned barn dance. Bring your dancing shoes! We’ll have cold beverages for sale. Ticket price: $7 at the door.

Saturday, August 10th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres, LLC is U-Pick Flowers.
You pick a beautiful bouquet or two • enjoy complimentary treats in the newly renovated barn • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets:

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet. **Sunflowers per availability. BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 5 gal. bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars)
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

Saturday, August 17th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres, LLC is U-Pick Flowers.

Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • enjoy complimentary treats in the newly renovated barn • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets:

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet. **Sunflowers per availability. BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 5 gal. bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars)
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

Saturday, August 24th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres, LLC is U-Pick Flowers.
Pick a beautiful bouquet or two • enjoy complimentary treats in the newly renovated barn • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets:

• $20 for a pitcher-sized bouquet. **Sunflowers per availability. BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee.
• $60, 5 gal. bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars)
• Cash, check or credit card accepted onsite.

No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

Sunday, August 25 is the Northeast Iowa Bump N Run races at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Race time is 1pm.

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