Welcome to Howard County!

Howard County - Where Community Pride Was Invented!

Located along the Upper Iowa River in Northeast Iowa, less than an hour from the Mississippi.

FOR THE FAMILY: Canoe the Upper Iowa River, boat/fish/swim/camp at Lake Hendricks; camp/hike/fish/explore the Nature Center at Vernon Springs; miles of bike trails, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, off-road trails, visit the largest fitness center in the region (indoor pool, track and basketball court, hot tub, weights), dirt track racing, golf courses, excellent hunting and fishing areas.

SHOP: Visit the largest flower and produce market in the region (Cedar Valley), the Amish and Mennonite greenhouses and shops, the first county-wide Farmers Market in the state of Iowa-EVERY city has a market!, art galleries, bike shop, quilt shop and other specialty shops.

Contact our office to find out more about Howard County!
101 2nd Ave SW
Cresco, Iowa 52136
563.547.3434

Cresco and Howard County

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Hwy 9 W
Cresco, IA 52136
563.547.3434

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Calendar of Events

Latest News

Jan 21

SNOWFEST 2010It's the 42nd Annual Snowfest in Cresco! Come on out Jan 21-24, 2010 and RIDE THE TRAILS...
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Dec 31

ATV & Snowmobile registration EXPIRES December 31, 2009Last day to renew at the Recorder's Office is December 30, 2009 as the Courthouse will be closed Dec 31st. [Read More]

Dec 02

The Santa Class!Come on out to the Cresco Opera House for a FUN night of COMEDY and Laughter!

This Comedy Show is not for young children. It's for all who grew up loving Santa, found out the Big SECRET, and still love Santa enough to pass along the tradition!

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June 01

Old Settler's Day Celebration!Mark your calendars for June 13 and 14! It's the Old Settler's Day Celebration in Chester, Iowa...
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May 28

Howard County Farmers Markets!Whether a vendor or customer, be a part of the first COUNTY-WIDE Farmers Market in the state of Iowa! [Read More]