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Cresco is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,888 in the 2020 census, a decline from 3,905 in 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howard County.

Cresco city overview:
Name:	Cresco city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Howard County
Incorporated:	June 6, 1868
Elevation:	1,293 ft (394 m)
Total Area:	3.34 sq mi (8.65 km²)
Land Area:	3.34 sq mi (8.65 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	3,888
Population Density:	1,164.07/sq mi (449.49/km²)
ZIP code:	52136
Area code:	563
FIPS code:	1917220
GNISfeature ID:	0455712
Website:	www.cityofcresco.com

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History

Cresco was platted in 1866 at the time the railroad was expanding into the area. Cresco is a Latin phrase meaning “I grow”. Cresco was incorporated on June 6, 1868.

On October 20, 1980, The David Letterman Show was broadcast from Cresco, the winner in a competition to host the show.