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; 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, farmers markets in Chester, Cresco, Elma, Lime Springs, Protivin, and Riceville, art galleries, bike shop, quilt shop and other specialty shops.
HCED Spotlight
Alum-line, Inc.
Hwy 9 West
Cresco, IA 52136
800.446.1407
Bringing you the best in truck bodies, tool boxes, and trailers: livestock, horse, cargo, utility, and flatbed. [ Read More
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Be a part of 'Art in the Park' in Lime Springs!Lime Springs and Sweet Corn Days (Aug 8-10) is looking for Artists! It's their 1st Annual Art in the Park and the fun starts Saturday, August 9th, 10:00am in Brown Park... [Read More]
June25
Check out the HCED Booth at the MIGHTY Howard County Fair!Don't miss all the excitement at the Howard County Economic Development Booth in the Expo Center! We have a Bike Raffle, T-shirts, and books for sale and find out what's going on in the County!... [Read More]
June10
Visit with Lois Clark in Cresco!Bring your questions, comments, concerns, and suggestions to Representative Tom Latham's associate Lois Clark. Lois will be available 9:30am at the Welcome Center in Cresco. [Read More]
May25
Summer Kick-Off Party!Experience the feeling of the old Drive-In Theatres and listen, sing, and dance to the live music of American Pie and an Outdoor Movie featuring RV starring Robin Williams!... [Read More]
May22
Farmers Markets!Whether a vendor or customer, be a part of the first COUNTY-WIDE Farmers Market in the state of Iowa!
Every city in Howard County is hosting a Farmers Market! [Read More]
