- Winner announced for First Baby Contest
by admin on January 7, 2026 at 12:55 amThe tiny newcomer who will be snagging a stack of prizes and a lot of smiles arrived in Howard County just after New Year’s — a joyful second-born of 2026 Howard County resident who became the TP
- A sweet fundraiser for a good cause
by admin on January 6, 2026 at 11:59 pmCRESCO – In a follow-up to a story published in the December 17th edition of the Times Plain Dealer, the candy cane tree on North Elm Street in front of Fareway in Cresco has now been taken down.
- Top 10 Local Sports Moments for 2025
by admin on December 31, 2025 at 6:44 pmCRESCO – The Crestwood and Turkey Valley sports teams gave fans ample reasons to stand up and cheer during 2025.
- Operation Santa brought a little bit of the North Pole to Cresco
by admin on December 31, 2025 at 6:02 pmThe Cresco Police Department’s Operation Santa jingled through town again this year, delivering cheer, laughter, and gift bags to nearly 60 delighted children.
- A Visit Back to our Favorite Stories – Part 1 January through June
by admin on December 31, 2025 at 3:13 pmHighlighted below are some of the stand-out stories from our community each month of 2025, selected by the TPD staff.
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- Rollercoaster at Waterloo’s Lost Island named top amusement ride for 2026
by MARIA KUIPER maria.kuiper@wcfcourier.com on January 10, 2026 at 11:00 amLost Island Themepark’s newest ride is considered the best in the country, according to a national publication and its readers.
- What should I do with my pennies? Your Call the Courier questions answered
on January 10, 2026 at 10:30 amCall the Courier questions for Jan. 10, 2026.
- Proud Image Chorus installs newly elected board members
by COUREIR STAFF on January 9, 2026 at 10:30 pmProud Image Chorus’s newly-elected board members were recently installed by Central States District Iowa Vice President Larry Hlavacek from Cedar Rapids during a dinner banquet.
- Cedar Valley Woodworkers will meet Tuesday at the Waterloo Center for the Artsby COURIER STAFF on January 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm
The Cedar Valley Woodworkers will meet Tuesday to discuss woodworking techniques.
- Windows on Waterloo webinar to explore the future of Crossroads Mallby COURIER STAFF on January 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Windows on Waterloo will hold a webinar presentation Wednesday at 11 a.m. exploring the future of Crossroads Mall.
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