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Cresco

Have you ever been to Cresco, Iowa? Well, if not, it’s time you visit! Located in northeast Iowa, Cresco offers landscape designed for all four seasons and a variety of activities to engage all participants. Whether resident or visitor, we’ve got somethign for everyone! Tour the Boyhood Farm and Birthplace of Dr. Norman Borlaug and see why this gentle man is only one of seven people in the world to ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dr. Borlaug is credited with saving millions of lives by developing a hybrid of wheat that could be grown in places that previously could not do so.

A must-see in Cresco is the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. Located in the Cresco Welcome Center, it is the only museum dedicated to Iowa-born natives who have contributed to amateur wrestling. See the likes of Dan Gable, Gold Medalist of the 1972 Olympics, and many others as you learn about Iowa’s proud sport of wrestling. An added bonus is the new IWHOF 40-foot mural dedicated to wrestling in Cresco and Iowa. This is a must-see experience!

Whether walking, biking, or nature watching, the Prairie Springs Recreation Trail (PSRT) is a 3-mile paved trail accessed from downtown Cresco at Balk Park to Vernon Springs, winding along the Prairie’s Edge Nature Center next to the Turkey River. Along the trail are benches and picnic tables to stop and enjoy your moments outdoors. Breathtaking beauty and glorious displays of nature can be seen the entire length of this trail surprising the delighted recreational enthusiast with prairie grass, flowers, rolling farmland, and shaded woods that brings you back to a less complex world. But the trail doesn’t stop there! Connecting to the Prairie Farmer Trail, this paved 22-mile experience traverses through an old railroad bed offering views of rich Iowa farmland along the way.

The first fitness trail in the State of Iowa possesses outdoor fitness equipment strategically placed along the recreation trail (PSRT) and offers a work-out for all ages and levels. Enjoy a run/walk and workout all along the trail, because this scenic experience now adds a challenge to all fitness levels!

Cresco is home to the first stewardess in the world. Ellen Church made many contributions to aviation and one of them was to devise a pilot program to bring nurses on board the newly proposed “passenger plane” back in the 1930s. Convincing the airlines that nurses on board would instill confidence in their passengers, they allowed Ellen to go forward with her program. It became such a success the first “Air Hostess” was born, which evolved into the “Stewardess,” and today, the “Flight Attendant.”

To raise community and visitor awareness to a form of art not often seen outside museums and galleries, Cresco is dotted with over 45 sculptures of children featured outside of historic buildings and landscapes. This is a great walking tour of a picturesque town in northeast Iowa that residents and visitors alike enjoy all year round!

Take a walk (and maybe a fishing pole) on Iowa’s first Rock Arch Rapids. This innovative fish ladder replaced a 150-year-old spill-water dam reconnecting hundreds of miles of river habitat. Over 280 feet of pools and rapids showcase this stunning new recreation area and is located at the end of the Prairie Springs Recreational Trail.

Find us on the web at www.howard-county.com for more information on the rich heritage and history of the Cresco area. See you soon!

Alum-Line Inc

Business
Alum-Line Inc
Street
802 2nd Ave SW
City
Cresco
State
IA
Phone
563-547-3247
Website
alumline.com
Category
Cresco, Iowa, Services, Shopping
Description

All aluminum products, built contractor tough. With our motto, "Where Workmanship Lasts a Lifetime," we promise reliable products built with the value and strength needed to last years and years without committing your time and money into multiple repairs.

Cresco Country Club

Business
Cresco Country Club
Street
22005 115th St
City
Cresco
State
IA
Phone
563-547-2374
Website
Facebook Page
Category
Cresco, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Recreational
Tags
Event Center, Golf
Description

The Cresco Country Club is a 9-hole golf course located on the beautiful Turkey River in Northeast Iowa. Founded in 1923, this scenic golf course challenges both the beginner and seasoned golfer and offers the only public driving range in Northeast Iowa.

Cresco Fitness Center

Business
Cresco Fitness Center
Street
316 3rd Ave East
City
Cresco
State
IA
Phone
563-547-3443
Website
cityofcresco.com
Category
2021-2022, Cresco, Iowa, Recreational
Tags
Health
Description

A place for all ages. Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Equipment, Track, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Wrestling Room, Aerobics Room, Batting Cage, Golf Putting, Golf Cage, Meetings, Party Rooms.

Fisk’s Farm & Home

Business
Fisk’s Farm & Home
City
Cresco
State
IA
Phone
563-547-2492
Category
2021-2022, Cresco, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Agriculture, Auto, Lawn & Garden, Pets
Description

Great Service. Great Selection. Great Price. More than a hardware store. Open 7 days a week.

Howard County Tourism

Business
Howard County Tourism
Street
101 2nd Street SW
52136
City
Cresco
State
IA
Phone
563-547-3434
Website
www.howard-county.com
Category
2021-2022, Attractions, Cresco, Iowa
Tags
History
Description

Norman Borlaug Boyhood Home. Iowa Wresling Hall of Fame. Over 35 Unique Bronze Statues. Multiple Full-Serive Campgrounds. Three Scenic and Challenging Golf Courses. Visit www.crescochamber.com too

Looking Glass Prairie Furniture Store

Business
Looking Glass Prairie Furniture Store
Street
24852 Klondike Road
City
Harmony
State
MN
Category
2021-2022, Cresco, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Amish, Furniture, Gifts
Description

Completely Amish owned and operated. Quality handcrafted furniture: Dining room, bedroom, tables, chairs, rockers, shelves, quilts, gifts.

Regional Health Services of Howard County

Business
Regional Health Services of Howard County
City
Cresco
State
IA
Website
www.rhshc.com
Category
2021-2022, Cresco, Iowa, Services
Tags
Health
Description

Working together for the Health of our Community.

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  • Fort Atkinson
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