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March 18, 2026
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Local News

Creston woman amazed by resilience of Puerto Vallarta

Creston woman amazed by resilience of Puerto Vallarta

Michelle Hanson was in Puerto Vallarta during the cartel violence in February, but says the unrest was blown out of proportion in the U.S.

By CHEYENNE ROCHE●
March 18, 2026 at 6:00 am CDT

Top Stories

‘No’ to data centers in Union County

‘No’ to data centers in Union County

Bowling program hopes to be spared

Bowling program hopes to be spared

‘It’s not going to be pretty’

‘It’s not going to be pretty’

‘Like losing a family member’

‘Like losing a family member’

Uptown options presented to council

Uptown options presented to council

Clock is ticking on Creston’s $1.75M grant

Clock is ticking on Creston’s $1.75M grant

‘It was a headless horseman!’

‘It was a headless horseman!’

Protecting material priority in library grant application

Protecting material priority in library grant application

Latest Headlines

CFO says SWCC levy to decrease

CFO says SWCC levy to decrease


Farmers prepare for dry planting season

Farmers prepare for dry planting season


Non-resident hunting pressure increases

Non-resident hunting pressure increases


Troublesome Afton intersection to receive stop signs

Troublesome Afton intersection to receive stop signs


City youth leagues starting soon

City youth leagues starting soon


Adams Street construction starts next week

Adams Street construction starts next week


Bill proposed to stop repeat offenders

Bill proposed to stop repeat offenders


Jail fully staffed in Union County

Jail fully staffed in Union County


60 years later, historical Iowa pottery sees spotlight

60 years later, historical Iowa pottery sees spotlight


Champion Steaks exemplifies Naig’s ‘choose Iowa’ philosophy

Champion Steaks exemplifies Naig’s ‘choose Iowa’ philosophy


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Local Events

News

A toy show traditionAdair County Free Press

A toy show tradition

By Caleb Nelson●
March 18, 2026 at 10:28 am CDT

Leaders want to ‘breathe life’ into south side

Leaders want to ‘breathe life’ into south side

Important dates leading up to June primary

Important dates leading up to June primary

Sports

Track begins with IATC Indoor ChampionshipsLocal Sports

Track begins with IATC Indoor Championships

By CHEYENNE ROCHE●
March 18, 2026 at 5:50 am CDT

Youth wrestlers bring home 3 golds

Youth wrestlers bring home 3 golds

Panther duo lands Hawkeye 10 recognition

Panther duo lands Hawkeye 10 recognition

Records

Adair County: Two arrested in Greenfield on unrelated assault chargesPolice Reports

Adair County: Two arrested in Greenfield on unrelated assault charges

By STAFF REPORT●
March 18, 2026 at 5:40 am CDT

Diagonal man killed in Missouri accident

Diagonal man killed in Missouri accident

Creston Police: Traffic stop results in OWI charge for Des Moines woman

Creston Police: Traffic stop results in OWI charge for Des Moines woman

Adair County Free Press

A toy show traditionAdair County Free Press

A toy show tradition

By Caleb Nelson●
March 18, 2026 at 10:28 am CDT

Leaders want to ‘breathe life’ into south side

Leaders want to ‘breathe life’ into south side

Important dates leading up to June primary

Important dates leading up to June primary

Fontanelle Observer

A toy show traditionAdair County Free Press

A toy show tradition

By Caleb Nelson●
March 18, 2026 at 10:28 am CDT

Leaders want to ‘breathe life’ into south side

Leaders want to ‘breathe life’ into south side

Important dates leading up to June primary

Important dates leading up to June primary

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

Copyright © 2026 Creston News Advertiser. All rights reserved. Published in Creston, Iowa, USA, by Shaw Media.

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