Editing Cresco, Iowa (section)

=== A new century (1991–present) ===
In July 1991, the citizens of the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District approved a bond issue of $5.975 million<ref name="CHSHandbookDistdistricthist2003" /> to fund construction of a new K-8 building north of Crestwood High School. They also approved the allocation of $700,000<ref name="CHSHandbookDistdistricthist2003" /> from an existing schoolhouse fund balance specifically designated for the renovation of the outlying centers, ensuring that these educational spaces would receive the necessary upgrades and improvements.

The total cost of this initiative was $7.2 million. A majority of 64.5% voted in favor of the new school.<ref name="CHSHandbookDistdistricthist2003" />