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February 09, 2026
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Local News

County roads maps out 23 projects through 2031

County roads maps out 23 projects through 2031

Secondary Roads has multiple projects scheduled through fiscal year 2031.

By Nick Pauly●
February 09, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Top Stories

Supervisors endorse Hopkins’ second term at Republican caucus

Supervisors endorse Hopkins’ second term at Republican caucus

Final touches for lake on hold until warmer weather

Final touches for lake on hold until warmer weather

Progress flies with library goals

Progress flies with library goals

Fair board hopes to cover horse arena

Fair board hopes to cover horse arena

Hi & Dry Road to receive long-awaited construction

Hi & Dry Road to receive long-awaited construction

Still sweet: Valentine’s tradition celebrates 25 years

Still sweet: Valentine’s tradition celebrates 25 years

STEM BEST adds to more than $2 million in grants for Mount Ayr project

STEM BEST adds to more than $2 million in grants for Mount Ayr project

Wellman Dynamics acquired in a sign of growth

Wellman Dynamics acquired in a sign of growth

Latest Headlines

Small but mighty: local Dems celebrate engagement

Small but mighty: local Dems celebrate engagement


GRH looking forward to future purchases

GRH looking forward to future purchases


Carol Eckels named COO of Greater Regional

Carol Eckels named COO of Greater Regional


Bagging a national title

Bagging a national title


Jerry Huffman honored for 35 years of CAT service

Jerry Huffman honored for 35 years of CAT service


Pool house updates to include family changing room

Pool house updates to include family changing room


Grant helps fund SWCC road improvements

Grant helps fund SWCC road improvements


Facility upgrades in East Union’s future

Facility upgrades in East Union’s future


Afton awards annual raises in first 2026 meeting

Afton awards annual raises in first 2026 meeting


Mother-daughter duo brings bouquet of offerings to Uptown

Mother-daughter duo brings bouquet of offerings to Uptown


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Local Events

News

County roads maps out 23 projects through 2031Local News

County roads maps out 23 projects through 2031

By Nick Pauly●
February 09, 2026 at 6:00 am CST

Creston Police: Creston woman admits to having drug pipe during traffic stop

Creston Police: Creston woman admits to having drug pipe during traffic stop

Supervisors endorse Hopkins’ second term at Republican caucus

Supervisors endorse Hopkins’ second term at Republican caucus

Sports

Creston’s youngest wrestlers bring home duals winLocal Sports

Creston’s youngest wrestlers bring home duals win

By CHEYENNE ROCHE●
February 06, 2026 at 5:45 am CST

UNK’s Jackson Kinsella keeps it simple, keeps winning

UNK’s Jackson Kinsella keeps it simple, keeps winning

Senior night spark

Senior night spark

Records

Creston Police: Creston woman admits to having drug pipe during traffic stopPolice Reports

Creston Police: Creston woman admits to having drug pipe during traffic stop

By STAFF REPORT●
February 09, 2026 at 5:40 am CST

Creston Police: Texas driver arrested on OWI warrant

Creston Police: Texas driver arrested on OWI warrant

Stuart Subway robbery suspect arrested

Stuart Subway robbery suspect arrested

Adair County Free Press

NV speech team sends eight events to state large groupAdair County Free Press

NV speech team sends eight events to state large group

By Caleb Nelson●
February 04, 2026 at 10:07 am CST

County sets 2.8% raises for next physical year, OKs new sheriff office wage scale

County sets 2.8% raises for next physical year, OKs new sheriff office wage scale

REBOUNDING ROYALTY

REBOUNDING ROYALTY

Fontanelle Observer

County sets 2.8% raises for next physical year, OKs new sheriff office wage scaleAdair County Free Press

County sets 2.8% raises for next physical year, OKs new sheriff office wage scale

By Caleb Nelson●
February 04, 2026 at 10:05 am CST

REBOUNDING ROYALTY

REBOUNDING ROYALTY

Sorensen looks back on Week 3 at the capitol

Sorensen looks back on Week 3 at the capitol

Photo Galleries

Creston area Dec. 15 storm damageLocal News

Creston area Dec. 15 storm damage

By Katie Wray●
December 16, 2021 at 10:26 am CST

Friends of the Library 2021 Cemetery Walk

Friends of the Library 2021 Cemetery Walk

Running on Tradition 5K and Mud Run

Running on Tradition 5K and Mud Run

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