Cresco, IA

(ABC 6 News) - Tuesday, Nicholas Prestby announced his resignation as the mayor of Canton effective immediately. The City of Canton received written communication of his intent to resign from his position as mayor on July 5. “Due to recent health issues, I am sadly informing you all that I...

CANTON, Minn. – The Mayor of Canton is resigning. Mayor Nicholas Prestby submitted a letter Tuesday to residents, the City Council, and city employees stating ““Due to recent health issues I am sadly informing you all that I am resigning as the mayor effective immediately today. It has been an honor to be able to serve the city for the last year and a half.”

My recent trip to Decorah was great. I hadn't even been up there since my college years, so it was a chance to experience not only the awesome hiking and falls, but some of the local beverages and treats. After our morning of hikes, my wife and I stopped in for a small flight of some local favorites from Pulpit Rock Brewing Company.

A search turned up one of the kayakers walking along a road near the Chimney Rock access. The Decorah Fire Department located the second via drone. He was stranded along the river bank north of the Chimney Rock bridge. One of the teenagers was transported by ambulance for minor injuries....

Editor's note: This article is optimized for full-screen viewing on desktop computers or on mobile devices. Kirk Ferentz stared at the clock and knew he had a decision to make. Iowa's undefeated season, and a College Football Playoff berth, hung in the balance with Michigan State pushing the ball steadily...

Berenice A. Freidhof, age 94 of Elma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Colonial Manor in Elma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes, with Father Jerry Kopacek celebrating the mass.

Drivers traveling First Avenue Southwest in Harmony might be taking a second look as they pass the home of Ron and LeAnn Gregg. The couple has created a unique piece of art in their front yard, a project that emerged after their beloved maple tree had to be cut down once it began losing its branches. It was a sentimental tree, as their sons has climbed through the branches as they grew up.

 CRESCO - Ken Fencl of Protivin is not the type of person who toots his own horn but he certainly has every right to. On May 22 at the Cresco Country Club, Fencl chalked up not only his sixth lifetime hole-in-one but his second ace of 2022. His first one of the year came in Arizona in April.

Kathleen A. Ranc, age 70, of Charles City, IA, formerly of New Hampton, IA passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at her home. Kathleen Ann was born August 7, 1951, the daughter of William McRoberts and Clara (Nystel) Schulz in Waverly, IA. She attended and graduated from New Hampton High School. After completing her education, Kathleen moved to Excelsior Springs, Missouri and later returned to New Hampton. She met Francis Ranc and the couple was united in marriage on March 6, 1991. The couple made their home in New Hampton and Charles City before Francis passed away on July 10, 2015.

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Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center, 225 Third Avenue SW, from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Donating is by appointment only, but masks are no longer required. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license.

When you think of Minnesota, does the word "hippie" come to mind? It doesn't for me but apparently, the hippiest town in Minnesota is just 45 minutes from Rochester, Minnesota. Yeah, Lanesboro, Minnesota is the place that hippies love. Congrats, Lanesboro, Minnesota on being the hippiest little town in our...