Saturday, July 11th at the Howard County Fairgrounds, Speedway Infield is the Cresco Tractor Pull.
Free admission. Registration begins at 9am with the Pull beginning at 10am.
Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. Food will be available on site.
Sunday, July 12th is the PS Cards & Collectibles Show at the Expo Center from 10am - 4pm. Call Steve Sprague, 319.505.3853, for more information. more info...
Join us on Sunday, July 12th from 11am to 2pm for Tractor Sunday at A&W.
Music with Tim the Music Man, prizes, specials, and of course, cool tractors and more! Portion of the proceeds will go to HoCA. more info...
RHSHC is offering a Babysitters Training Course to be held at the RHSHC Beadle Conference Center from 8am to 4:30pm. Cost is $60/person and lunch is included. more info...
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. more info...
Tuesday, July 14th, 9am-3pm at the Elma Community Complex is Barnyard Buddies for K-3 youth to learn about farm animals, and where food comes from. more info...
Wednesday, July 15th is the Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament at the Cresco Country Club. Registration begins at 8am and the tournament starts at 9am. more info...
Join us on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, for Revolutionary Iowans from 5:30-7pm at the Cresco Public Library.
Explore this pop-up exhibit from Iowa PBS celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! Explore how Iowans have carried forward the revolutionary spirit through service, advocacy, innovation, and leadership. Stop by and experience this free exhibit on display Wednesday evenings in July.
Saturday, July 18th, 8am-12:30pm, is the First Aid, CPR & AED Training at Beadle Conference Center at RHSHC. Cost is $60/person and to register, contact Cathy Meinecke at 563.547.6338. more info...
Join us every third Monday from 7:30-9:00am at the Cresco Fitness Center for a Wellbeing & Community Health Clinic. Free blood pressure screenings, other vital signs checked upon request, information on local resources and general health information available. Call 563.547.2989 for more information. more info...
Learn and prepare for your bundle of joy with the help of our experienced labor and delivery team on Monday, July 20th.
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 $40 to those delivering elsewhere. All classes held from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the Beadle Conference Room.
Call 563.547.6380 to register and for more information.
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. more info...
Tuesday, July 21st, 9am-3pm at the Riceville Library is Barnyard Buddies for K-3 youth to learn about farm animals, and where food comes from. more info...
Join us on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, for Revolutionary Iowans from 5:30-7pm at the Cresco Public Library.
Explore this pop-up exhibit from Iowa PBS celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! Explore how Iowans have carried forward the revolutionary spirit through service, advocacy, innovation, and leadership. Stop by and experience this free exhibit on display Wednesday evenings in July.
Come join us on Saturday July 25th, 2026 for the 1st ever Pistons & Patriots Car and Bike Show in downtown Cresco, IA! Help us raise money for Cresco American Legion 135! There will be a silent auction, trophies, music, pinup girls and more!!! We will also be doing a t-shirt sale! Stay tuned!!! Bring out your shiny rides!!!
Registration is from 8am to 10am with dash plaques and goodie bag to the first 100 cars or bikes! Judging is at noon with awards given at 1:30pm!
If you would like to donate or be a sponsor, please contact Kelsey at 563-203-2727 or email pistonsandpatriotscarshow@gmail.com
Also looking for items for silent auction that will be at the Legion that day! more info...
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. more info...
Tuesday, July 28th, 9am-3pm in the Protivin City Park is Barnyard Buddies for K-3 youth to learn about farm animals, and where food comes from. more info...
Join us on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, for Revolutionary Iowans from 5:30-7pm at the Cresco Public Library.
Explore this pop-up exhibit from Iowa PBS celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! Explore how Iowans have carried forward the revolutionary spirit through service, advocacy, innovation, and leadership. Stop by and experience this free exhibit on display Wednesday evenings in July.
Thursday, July 30th, 9am-3pm at the Elma Community Complex is the Global Gourmet.
In this project you can do fun experiments, prepare recipes, and go on fact-finding missions. You’ll have fun learning about food ingredients, food characteristics, nutrition and food safety. more info...
Todd Stephenson, a Certified NRA Instructor with over 35 years of firearms experience, will be holding a MINNESOTA AND IOWA Concealed Carry/Permit to Carry Certification class on Saturday, August 1, 2026, 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 (PLEASE be prompt!), and class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Class should conclude between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. You must be at least 18 years of age or older the day of the class to receive a certificate (certificates may only be redeemed on or after your 18th 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. 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 Cresco 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 Outdoors & More at (563) 547-5071 for more information or visit Outdoors & More at 220 North Elm Street in Cresco to reserve your seat. Walk-ins the day of class will be accepted if seats are available, but class size is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your seat(s) early. more info...
44th Annual Cresco Fly-In Breakfast Ellen Church Field – Cresco Airport Sunday, August 2 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Start your Sunday off right with ALL YOU CAN EAT made-to-order omelets and fluffy pancakes! $12 per ticket Kids 5 & under eat FREE Carry-outs available! Pilots & Passengers eat FREE
But the fun doesn't stop after breakfast... After your meal, head to Beadle Park for the 65th Annual Cresco Fine Arts Show from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – featuring entertainment, food, and fun for kids!
Make it a day full of flavor, fun, and community – see you there! more info...
Family friendly, beginner friendly A-2 Rimfire matches at Gooder Field hosted by the Cresco Wildlife Club. Register by 12:30pm and matches start at 1pm.
Contact John Hill at 507.459.3690 for more information.
October 11th is the Awards night starting at 6pm. more info...
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. more info...
Tuesday, August 4th, 8-9:30am is the virtual class The Resilience Reflex: Building Your Adaptive Capacity, class #105764 In a world of change and uncertainty, resilient people don’t just bounce back—they evolve forward. This dynamic experience equips professionals with useful mindsets, practical tools and actionable strategies to build their adaptive capacity. more info...
Tuesday, August 4th, 9am-3pm at the Cresco Community Chapel is Global Gourmet.
In this project you can do fun experiments, prepare recipes, and go on fact-finding missions. You’ll have fun learning about food ingredients, food characteristics, nutrition and food safety.
Join us Wednesday, August 5th, 9am-4pm at NICC Cresco for Kids in the Kitchen: Junior Chef Camp, #106311.
Designed for kids entering 2nd-7th grade, this camp experience places an emphasis on having fun in the kitchen. Kid-friendly tips, sanitation, safety and proper use of basic tools and equipment will be demonstrated. Your child will also learn measurements, how to read and follow recipes and to manage time. Working together, all participants will make simple, kid-approved recipes and, of course, sample the results. Be ready to cook with your kid, because he or she will come home with several recipes to help prepare, plus a whole lot of enthusiasm! Lunch will be provided. This camp is offered at a reduced rate thanks to the Mitchell and Howard County Community Opportunity Fund and Dollar Fresh. more info...
Join us Thursday, August 6th, 9am-4pm at NICC Cresco Center for Kids in the Kitchen: Junior Chef Camp, #106312.
Designed for kids entering grades 2-7, this camp experience places an emphasis on having fun in the kitchen. Kid-friendly tips, sanitation, safety and proper use of basic tools and equipment will be demonstrated. Your child will also learn measurements, how to read and follow recipes and to manage time. Working together, all participants will make simple, kid-approved recipes and, of course, sample the results.
Be ready to cook with your kid, because he or she will come home with several recipes to help prepare, plus a whole lot of enthusiasm! Lunch will be provided.
The Cresco Wildlife Club 16th Annual Gun and Sports Show will be held on Aug 7th & 8th, in Cresco, IA. This show is held at Howard County fairgrounds Expo Center and hosted by Cresco Wildlife Club. Yummy concession stands available.
All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Admission
General: $10.00
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Show is open to PUBLIC.
Contact: Jim Peters
Phone: (563) 380-6625
Email: wildlifeclubcresco@gmail.com
Contact: David E. Burns
Phone: (319) 240-6351
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds Expo Hall
Expo Building
220 W 7th St
Cresco, IA 52136
Vendor Fees, 8ft Tables $15.00/each, includes 2 vendor wristbands.
No subletting of tables. Overnight security. more info...
The Cresco Wildlife Club 16th Annual Gun and Sports Show will be held on Aug 7th & 8th, in Cresco, IA. This show is held at Howard County fairgrounds Expo Center and hosted by Cresco Wildlife Club. Yummy concession stands available.
All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.
Friday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Admission
General: $10.00
Kids 12 and under: FREE
Show is open to PUBLIC.
Contact: Jim Peters
Phone: (563) 380-6625
Email: wildlifeclubcresco@gmail.com
Contact: David E. Burns
Phone: (319) 240-6351
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds Expo Hall
Expo Building
220 W 7th St
Cresco, IA 52136
Vendor Fees, 8ft Tables $15.00/each, includes 2 vendor wristbands.
No subletting of tables. Overnight security. more info...
44th Annual Cresco Fly-In Breakfast 
Ellen Church Field – Cresco Airport
Sunday, August 2 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
$12 per ticket
Kids 5 & under eat FREE
Carry-outs available!
After your meal, head to Beadle Park for the 65th Annual Cresco Fine Arts Show from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – featuring entertainment, food, and fun for kids!