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
HCED Spotlight
The BRIDGE Organization, Inc
PO Box 15
Elma, IA 50628-0015
The BRIDGE Organization, Inc. serves the Elma Community. The mission of BRIDGE is dedicated to enhancing the social and economic development of the Elma area through innovative resources, programs, and partnerships. [ Read More
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