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Cresco is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,905 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howard County. Cresco, Iowa is an old, picturesque, Northeast Iowa town known as "Iowa's Year 'Round Playground." Cresco is the home of Dr. Norman Borlaug, the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize winner. The Crestwood Senior High, Junior High, and Elementary Schools provide an excellent educational program, along with many great extracurricular activities.

Cresco's small town atmosphere provides a relaxing environment for residents and visitors while the many different stores, parks, events and other attractions give those who want to be active plent to do.

Praised as the most progressive county fair in Iowa, the Mighty Howard County Fair treats residents and visitors to five days of fun and excitement during the last week of June year after year.

Cresco is rich in heritage. The many different historical landmarks in and around Cresco provide an interesting opportunity for everyone to get a taste of the local heritage and see some rare historical finds.

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