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Events in the month of September 2024
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9/1/2024
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for a Trivia Game in the Notre Dame Parish Hall on Sunday, September 1st.
Form a team with friends and compete for our fabulous prize package. Lunch provided.
Contact Brian McGee at b.mcgee@dbqarch.org for more information.

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9/3/2024
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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9/3/2024
Tuesday, September 3rd is the start of Preschool & Playgroup at Notre Dame Catholic School.

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9/3/2024
Every Tuesday for six weeks starting August 27th (plus Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1) from 6-7pm at NICC Cresco Center is Chair Yoga, #97463.
Yoga is a spiritual and physical practice rooted in Indian philosophy that has existed for thousands of years. Now you can try chair yoga to learn more about various basic yoga poses and the many benefits of the practice for your body, mind and spirit.

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9/5/2024
Thursday, September 5th, 10am-3pm at MiEnergy Cooperative is the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

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9/5/2024
Thursday, September 5th, 10:30-3:30pm is the Managing Farmland Forum for Northeast Iowa Women at the Rustic Chic Event Center in West Union. Four regional programs are offered across the state to bring women important information about farmland management, and to celebrate 20 years of Annie's Project in Iowa. There is no cost to attend, and registration is required.

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9/7/2024
https://practiscore.com/prs-rimfire-qualifier.../register
Match Description:
Located in the heart of the Midwest. This match will hone your skills, push your boundaries, and help in preparing you for national-level competitions. All targets will be 1 moa
Date: September 7th, 2024
Fee: $50
Range Address: Gooder Field 9843 Valley Ave (on the north side of SMI Sawmill Hwy 9)
Stages: 12
Round Count: 120-150 (not including zero)
7:30-8:30 mandatory safety brief 8:45 starts at 9 sharp
ZERO TARGETS WILL BE OPEN FOR SHOOTING AT 7:30-8:30 AFTER YOU SIGN IN.
Tune-up: On Friday, starting at 2p, for $10, competitors can check in and have access to a variety of targets and miscellaneous barricades that will be set up. The range will close at dusk.
Trophies:
1st open 2nd open 3rd open 1st production 2nd production 1st semi auto 1st ladies, 2nd ladies
1 junior 2 junior 1 mil/leo 1 senior 1 air rifle 1 last place 1 mid pack champ
Prize Table: Prize table will be RANDOM DRAW.
Awards Ceremony: Upon completion of the match, awards will take place on site with a meal provided with entry all day at the club concessions.

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9/7/2024
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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9/7/2024

Saturday, September 7th, 8-11am at Tailwind Acres is U-Pick Flowers.

Pick a beautiful bouquet • wander the Tailwind Acres grounds • check out the new event spaces • take photos • enjoy food • bring your friends and fam, minus the pets:

$20+ tax for a pitcher-sized bouquet. BYO-vase or vases onsite for additional fee. We have limited scissors. You are welcome to bring your own snips.

$60+ tax 4 gal. bucket (fills 4-5 Mason jars)

Food and drinks available onsite. All subject to tax.

Cash, check or credit card accepted. No need to R.S.V.P, just come out anytime between open hours!

General parking available in field across the street. Accessible parking onsite, only.

No outside alcohol. No smoking. No pets, please.


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9/7/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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9/7/2024
Saturday, September 7th is Fair Day at Notre Dame from 4:30-8pm.

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9/9/2024
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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9/10/2024
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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9/10/2024
Every Tuesday for six weeks starting August 27th (plus Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1) from 6-7pm at NICC Cresco Center is Chair Yoga, #97463.
Yoga is a spiritual and physical practice rooted in Indian philosophy that has existed for thousands of years. Now you can try chair yoga to learn more about various basic yoga poses and the many benefits of the practice for your body, mind and spirit.

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9/11/2024

In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, carried out by terrorists from Al-Qaeda, President George W. Bush proclaimed Friday, September 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001.

This year Patriot Day is celebrated on WEDNESDAY, September 11th.


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9/11/2024
Wednesday, September 11th, 6-7pm at the Featherlite Center is the close out meeting for swine and dairy projects for 2024 year.

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9/12/2024
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September 12-14, 2024, is the Shopper's City-Wide Garage Sales in Cresco. Contact The Cresco Shopper to be included on their map for visitors and residents to use.

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9/14/2024
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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9/14/2024
Saturday, September 14th is the Edie Slifka Memorial Ride. All riders meet at the Freedom Rock in Cresco at 9am and the ride starts at 10am. Call Hunter for more information 641.220.5649.

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9/14/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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9/14/2024

Saturday, September 14th is the Crestwood Class of 1964 Reunion at the Cresco Country Club. Social Hour begins at 3pm with a dinner at 5pm. A program will follow.

Please confirm your reunion attendance by August 1st and mail payment $30/person to Crestwood Class of 1964 and registration to Virginia Clark, 915 3rd Street E, Cresco 52136. For more information call 651.497.4062 or virginia_clark@comcast.com.

Please include a short summary of information you'd like to share with your classmates and a current address, phone, and email for the class records.

Co-Chairs: Rod Bakken, Russ Baker, Virginia Clark


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9/14/2024
Saturday, September 14th from 6-9pm is live music at Atomic Pizza with Sunshine Drive. 

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9/15/2024
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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9/15/2024
Sunday, September 15th First Lutheran Church in Cresco is celebrating 150 years. Service is at 10:00am (not 9:00am for this Sunday). Roast Beef Meal to follow at 11:15am. A free will offering will be taken for the dinner. Sign-up sheet at church or call the church office. 563-547-2092.

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9/15/2024
Sunday, September 15th, 5-7pm at Notre Dame Parish is the Mother/Son Masquerade Ball. All mothers (mother figures) and sons (ages -12) are invited to join us in the Parish Hall for an evening of intrigue and mystery.
 
Featuring music, activities, food and more! Child mask decorating kit included.
RSVP online at https://notredamecresco.com/family-ministry or contact Brian McGee at b.mcgee@dbqarch.org.

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9/16/2024
On Monday, September 16th there will be no school. This will be a professional development day for teachers.

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9/17/2024
2024 Adult Flu Shot Schedule:
Tuesday, September 17th, 9am-1pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 19th, 12-1pm - WGWL Trail Head Welcome Center, Riceville
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-2pm - Protivin Community Center 
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:30am-12pm - Lime Springs Clinic
Thursday, September 26th, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 26th, 2-3:30pm - Elma Clinic
Tuesday, October 1st, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Monday, October 7th, 10am-12pm - Chester City Hall
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-11am - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Tuesday, November 5th, 1-3pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each>
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.

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9/17/2024
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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9/17/2024
Every Tuesday for six weeks starting August 27th (plus Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1) from 6-7pm at NICC Cresco Center is Chair Yoga, #97463.
Yoga is a spiritual and physical practice rooted in Indian philosophy that has existed for thousands of years. Now you can try chair yoga to learn more about various basic yoga poses and the many benefits of the practice for your body, mind and spirit.

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9/18/2024
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.
All Chamber members are welcome.

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9/19/2024
2024 Adult Flu Shot Schedule:
Tuesday, September 17th, 9am-1pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 19th, 12-1pm - WGWL Trail Head Welcome Center, Riceville
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-2pm - Protivin Community Center 
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:30am-12pm - Lime Springs Clinic
Thursday, September 26th, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 26th, 2-3:30pm - Elma Clinic
Tuesday, October 1st, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Monday, October 7th, 10am-12pm - Chester City Hall
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-11am - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Tuesday, November 5th, 1-3pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each>
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.

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9/19/2024

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 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the Beadle Conference Room.


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9/20/2024
Friday, September 20th is Inspire Day at the Borlaug Farm. Open to the public, over 300 5th graders from around the area learn about the contributions of Dr. Borlaug and get inspired!

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9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21st is the set date, with a rain date the following Saturday the 28th for the OCW Ride hosted by American Legion Riders Post 135.
Expect the High-End Travel guide service you have grown accustomed to. 150-180 miles +/- route and stops TBD
100% raised for OCW goes to OCW
It's our pleasure to do this run yearly and hope everyone can attend. This is open to Veterans and Civilians alike.
Bikes, Trikes or passenger vehicles.

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9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21st, 10am is Riding for Epilepsy.
Here is the route. Please remember this is NOT an off-road ride.
We start at Cresco Country Club at 10am
Leave at 11am
Then go to -
Riceville Team Rowdy Beaver Clubhouse - TRB Enterprises and/or Murphs 2
Elma - Maple Heights Golf & Country Club - There will be food offered there.
Jericho - @Jericho Jo's
THIS IS A FREEWILL DONATION EVENT.

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9/21/2024
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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9/21/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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9/21/2024
Saturday, September 21st, 5pm is the Driftrunners Annual Meeting and Membership Drive.
Come on out and purchase your 2024-2025 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.

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9/21/2024

Live with Colton Snider and Colton's Connection Tour at the Cresco Theatre, Saturday, September 21st. First hear from Laura Saylor at 5:30pm and then Colton will begin at 6:30pm. Tickets will be available at the Cresco Chamber, CUSB Bank, Cresco Bank & Trust, Cresco City Hall and the Theatre. Live music from the 70s hits to music today. All genres mainly rock and country. There will be dancing, costume changes and storytelling about Colton Sniders life and career.

Doors open at 5pm.


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9/22/2024
Enjoy the colors!

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9/24/2024
2024 Adult Flu Shot Schedule:
Tuesday, September 17th, 9am-1pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 19th, 12-1pm - WGWL Trail Head Welcome Center, Riceville
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-2pm - Protivin Community Center 
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:30am-12pm - Lime Springs Clinic
Thursday, September 26th, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 26th, 2-3:30pm - Elma Clinic
Tuesday, October 1st, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Monday, October 7th, 10am-12pm - Chester City Hall
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-11am - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Tuesday, November 5th, 1-3pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each>
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.

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9/24/2024
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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9/24/2024
Every Tuesday for six weeks starting August 27th (plus Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1) from 6-7pm at NICC Cresco Center is Chair Yoga, #97463.
Yoga is a spiritual and physical practice rooted in Indian philosophy that has existed for thousands of years. Now you can try chair yoga to learn more about various basic yoga poses and the many benefits of the practice for your body, mind and spirit.

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9/25/2024
2024 Adult Flu Shot Schedule:
Tuesday, September 17th, 9am-1pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 19th, 12-1pm - WGWL Trail Head Welcome Center, Riceville
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-2pm - Protivin Community Center 
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:30am-12pm - Lime Springs Clinic
Thursday, September 26th, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 26th, 2-3:30pm - Elma Clinic
Tuesday, October 1st, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Monday, October 7th, 10am-12pm - Chester City Hall
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-11am - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Tuesday, November 5th, 1-3pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each>
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.

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9/25/2024
Wednesday, September 25th is 4-H Farm Safety Day for area 5th graders at the Howard County Fairgrounds. This is a day for 5th grade students in Howard County to learn about farm safety.

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9/25/2024
Wednesday, September 25th from 4:30-8pm is Leuthold's Fall Open House & Style Show. Join us for the sip and sample from 4:30-5:30pm and stay for the style show at 5:30pm. Little Bit of Rye and Frisky Fox Winery will be on site. 

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9/25/2024
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!

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9/26/2024
2024 Adult Flu Shot Schedule:
Tuesday, September 17th, 9am-1pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 19th, 12-1pm - WGWL Trail Head Welcome Center, Riceville
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-2pm - Protivin Community Center 
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:30am-12pm - Lime Springs Clinic
Thursday, September 26th, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 26th, 2-3:30pm - Elma Clinic
Tuesday, October 1st, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Monday, October 7th, 10am-12pm - Chester City Hall
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-11am - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Tuesday, November 5th, 1-3pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each>
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.

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9/27/2024
Friday, September 27th is Homecoming for the Cadets. School will dismiss at 1pm and the Homecoming parade will begin at 2pm. 
Homecoming football is Crestwood vs Waukon at 7pm in Cresco.

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9/28/2024

Join Reno's on Saturday, September 28th from 9am-4pm is the Hillbilly Swap & Flea Market.
Sunday, September 29th from 1pm-5pm is Live Music with 3rd Offense at Reno's in Schley Country. 3rd Offense is making their debut at Reno's Roadkill Smokehouse in Cresco, and they are excited to meet some new fans at a new venue.


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9/28/2024
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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9/28/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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9/29/2024

Join Reno's on Saturday, September 28th from 9am-4pm is the Hillbilly Swap & Flea Market.
Sunday, September 29th from 1pm-5pm is Live Music with 3rd Offense at Reno's in Schley Country. 3rd Offense is making their debut at Reno's Roadkill Smokehouse in Cresco, and they are excited to meet some new fans at a new venue.


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9/29/2024
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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9/30/2024
Howard County taxes, special assessments, and mobile homes are due by September 30, 2024. Penalty attaches October 1, 2024. You may pay in person or on the web at www.iowatreasurers.org. For your convenience, there is a drop box for after hour service.

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