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Events in the month of February 2024
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2/1/2024
Thursday, February 1st is the online childcare provider training I Only Want a Peanut Butter Sandwich! Call Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.

Worried about the child who only wants to eat one food? You’ll learn about eating habits that are normal for young children, strategies that promote healthy eating habits, and how to foster pleasant mealtime experiences — all while taste testing.

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2/2/2024
Registration for Notre Dame Grade K-5 will take place January 29th-February 9th. For more information call 563.547.4513.

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2/3/2024
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.

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2/3/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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2/5/2024
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
 

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2/6/2024
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.

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2/6/2024
Tuesday, February 6th, 9-10am is the virtual class Harnessing the Power of Your Team. register for class #95337.
Empowering teams to incorporate continuous improvement into their daily work is a critical step in creating a culture of continuous improvement. In this session we'll explore the growth mindset, discover change as a process - not an event - and encounter tips for conducting successful continuous improvement projects. 

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2/7/2024
Fill out Interest Forms HERE👉 https://form.jotform.com/240296154253151
Please submit Interest Form by Feb. 16th
This is Cresco’s FIRST ever travel soccer club! We are reaching out to get information on how many youth would be interested in participating in a traveling soccer club. The Iowa Soccer Association bases the placement of the youth in birth year NOT grade. We are making available 12U and 15U teams. 12U birth years 2012-2013-2014 and 15U birth years 2009-2010-2011.
✔️ A parent/ player meeting will be held on Monday February 19th at the Cresco Fitness Center in the Lower Meeting Room to discuss what our season game/practices, program pricing/costs and answer any questions that you may have. PLEASE SHARE THIS & help us spread the word of our new program.

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2/8/2024

How do parents use research to help inform their unique parenting reality? Learn about how parenting realities are different and discover helpful parenting tools and techniques.

Thursday, February 8, 12-1pm is the first in the virtual series on The Science of Parenting: Understanding Research and Reality.

Thursday, February 15, 12-1pm is the second in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Understanding Temperament
Thursday, February 22, 12-1pm is the third in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
Thursday, February 29, 12-1pm is the fourth in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Positive Discipline

Call Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.


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2/9/2024
Registration for Notre Dame Grade K-5 will take place January 29th-February 9th. For more information call 563.547.4513.

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2/10/2024
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.

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2/10/2024
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-11am, for coffee and snacks with a veteran at the American Legion Hall downtown Cresco.

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2/10/2024
Saturday, February 10th, 9-11am is American Legion Post 135 Coffee & Snacks. Stop and visit with Legion members while you are out and about.

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2/10/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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2/10/2024
Join the Driftrunners Snowmobile Club on the trail just south of Florenceville/Granger at the warming bin for Charlie's Chili Feed
Chili, Brats, & Beverages will be provided for a free will donation. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Serving starts at 11am and goes till 3pm or until we run out of food.
Event is subject to move dates pending snow availability. Alternate location will be announced if needed as well pending snow conditions. 

 

Find all the details on Facebook at 2024 Charlie's Chili Feed | Facebook


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2/10/2024

The public is invited to the Howard County Farm Bureau Town Hall meeting on Saturday, February 10th at 11:30am in the Farm Bureau Board Room.

Mike Klimesh, Senate District 32 and Mike Bergan, House District 63 representatives will be in attendance.


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2/11/2024
Sunday, February 11th is the Choir Booster Omelet Breakfast from 8am-1pm at Crestwood High School.

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2/12/2024

Monday, February 12th the NEW Cresco Medical Clinic reopens to the public. Call 563.547.2101 for any questions.

Please use the new entrance and parking lot to access the Cresco Medical Clinic. Please do not enter the construction area.


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2/12/2024
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.

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2/12/2024
Join us for an evening of games, fellowship, and pizza! Open to all students in grades 9-12 in the Parish Hall, Monday, February 12th from 6-7pm. For more information contact Brian McGee at b.mcgee@dbqarch.org

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2/12/2024
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
 

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2/13/2024
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.

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2/13/2024

Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Word 2021: Level 1 by creating and editing documents.  Create a resume, use tables, and work with headers and footers. 
 

Three virtual classes; February 13th, 15th and 20th, 3:30-5pm, class #96125.


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2/13/2024
Tuesday, February 13th, 6-7pm is the virtual Home Gardening Series - Are Extremes the New Normal? Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/13/2024
Tuesday, February 13th, 6:30-7:30pm at the Featherlite Center is the Swine and Dairy Project Find Out Meeting. Meeting of swine and dairy project members who will be participating in the projects of swine and dairy. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/14/2024
 -2/18/2024

Bring a receipt dated February 14-18 from any Cresco restaurant and get in on the FREE Couple Combo at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House.

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2/14/2024
Wednesday, February 14th, 9am at the Extension Office is the Commerical Ag Weed Pesticide Training, Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/15/2024
Thursday, February 15th, 12pm-5pm at United Methodist Church Cresco is the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

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2/15/2024

Every child is unique, and individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This workshop will introduce the individual temperament traits and offer an opportunity to explore how your child’s temperament can impact their feelings and behaviors.

Thursday, February 8, 12-1pm is the first in the virtual series on The Science of Parenting: Understanding Research and Reality
Thursday, February 15, 12-1pm is the second in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Understanding Temperament
Thursday, February 22, 12-1pm is the third in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
Thursday, February 29, 12-1pm is the fourth in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Positive Discipline


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2/15/2024

Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Word 2021: Level 1 by creating and editing documents.  Create a resume, use tables, and work with headers and footers. 
 

Three virtual classes; February 13th, 15th and 20th, 3:30-5pm, class #96125.


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2/16/2024
Fill out Interest Forms HERE👉 https://form.jotform.com/240296154253151
Please submit Interest Form by Feb. 16th
This is Cresco’s FIRST ever travel soccer club! We are reaching out to get information on how many youth would be interested in participating in a traveling soccer club. The Iowa Soccer Association bases the placement of the youth in birth year NOT grade. We are making available 12U and 15U teams. 12U birth years 2012-2013-2014 and 15U birth years 2009-2010-2011.
✔️ A parent/ player meeting will be held on Monday February 19th at the Cresco Fitness Center in the Lower Meeting Room to discuss what our season game/practices, program pricing/costs and answer any questions that you may have. PLEASE SHARE THIS & help us spread the word of our new program.

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2/17/2024
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.

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2/17/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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2/17/2024
Come feed your WILD SIDE at the Wild Game Feed on Saturday, February 17th. Doors open at 4pm. Serving from 5-8pm. Tickets $15/person. Children under 12 years just $6. Raffles and door prizes throughout the evening.


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2/18/2024
Every third Sunday of the month from 8am-12pm is the VFW Pancake Breakfast at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9. This is a free-will offering.

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2/19/2024
Join us for an evening of games, fellowship, and pizza! Open to all students in grades 6-8 in the Parish Hall, Monday, February 19th from 6-7pm. For more information contact Brian McGee at b.mcgee@dbqarch.org

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2/19/2024
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.
 

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2/20/2024
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.

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2/20/2024
Tuesday, February 20th, 9-11:45am is the class Seed Treatment C-CIC at the Howard County Extension office. Call Sue for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/20/2024
Tuesday, February 20th, 9-11:45am at the Extension Office is the pesticide training Seed Treatment C-CIC. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/20/2024

Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Word 2021: Level 1 by creating and editing documents.  Create a resume, use tables, and work with headers and footers. 
 

Three virtual classes; February 13th, 15th and 20th, 3:30-5pm, class #96125.


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2/20/2024
Tuesday, February 20th, 6-7pm is the virtual class Home Gardening - Cover Crops for Home Gardens. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/21/2024
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.
All Chamber members are welcome.

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2/21/2024
All are invited to a free ag succession planning seminar!
Estate and succession planning is a critical decision that farmers make to ensure the long-term continuation of their farms. This seminar is designed for both the generation who owns agricultural assets and for the generation who may succeed them. Gain insights from industry experts who have been part of succession planning for farmers across the Midwest. Learn what steps can be taken to preserve your farming legacy and ensure a prosperous future!
February 21st from 5:30 - 7pm
Located at Cresco Bank & Trust
126 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA 52136 - Lower Level
Enjoy a FREE meal from U2 BBQ following the seminar.
Act Fast - Limited Seating! Save your seat by February 14th.
RSVP via phone at 563-547-2244, email events@cresco.bank or message us on Facebook.

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2/22/2024

Just like our kids grow through different ages, we go through stages as parents too! Learn about those stages, your child's development, and tips for adapting your parenting to your child's age and abilities.

Thursday, February 8, 12-1pm is the first in the virtual series on The Science of Parenting: Understanding Research and Reality
Thursday, February 15, 12-1pm is the second in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Understanding Temperament
Thursday, February 22, 12-1pm is the third in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
Thursday, February 29, 12-1pm is the fourth in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Positive Discipline


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2/22/2024

Join this online zoom class and learn to insert pictures, use mail merge, work with and organize long documents, use themes and collaborating.

Five sessions; Feb 22, 27, 29, Mar 5, 7 from 3:30-5pm, class #96126.


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2/23/2024
Saturday, February 23rd, 7:30pm is the Crestwood High School Variety Show featuring grades 7-12.


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2/24/2024
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.

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2/24/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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2/25/2024
To celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Cresco Theatre & Opera House, the Cresco Theatre Commission is hosting FREE Matinees at the Cresco Theatre every month featuring movies that have been performed on stage by the Cresco Community Theatre. All Sunday matinees will be at 2pm with doors opening at 1:30pm.
Sunday, January 21st will be Fiddler on the Roof.
Sunday, February 25th
will be The Odd Couple
Sunday, March 24th
will be The Wizard of Oz
Sunday, April 21st will be The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Sunday, May 19th
will be Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Sunday, June 23rd
will be Carol Burnett Skits
Sunday, July 28th
will be The Producers
Sunday, August 25th
will be the 2006 version of Charlotte's Web
Sunday, September 29th
will be Little Shop of Horrors
Sunday, October 27th
will be Nosferatu
Sunday, November 17th will be Arsenic & Old Lace
Sunday, December 29th will be A Christmas Carol

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2/27/2024
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.

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2/27/2024

Join this online zoom class and learn to insert pictures, use mail merge, work with and organize long documents, use themes and collaborating.

Five sessions; Feb 22, 27, 29, Mar 5, 7 from 3:30-5pm, class #96126.


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2/27/2024
Tuesday, February 27th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Extension Office is the Swine and Dairy Project Interviews. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/27/2024
Tuesday, February 27th, 6-7pm is the virtual Home Gardening Webinar Series - Compost Quality and Use. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

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2/27/2024
Tuesday, February 27th, 7:30pm at Crestwood High School is the Vocal Concert featuring Grades 9-12.

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2/29/2024

Parents often cite guidance and discipline as their number one concern. This workshop will help you see positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships.

Thursday, February 8, 12-1pm is the first in the virtual series on The Science of Parenting: Understanding Research and Reality
Thursday, February 15, 12-1pm is the second in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Understanding Temperament
Thursday, February 22, 12-1pm is the third in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages
Thursday, February 29, 12-1pm is the fourth in the virtual series - The Science of Parenting: Positive Discipline


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