Creston

An organized attempt to invite Representative Zach Nunn to an open town hall did not bear fruit last Saturday.

County fire departments respond to more than 10 fire calls in four days

From the 2025 Progress Report: The Iowa State Fair

From the 2025 Progress Report: McKinley Lake through the years

A grassfire in Creston along the Hurley Creek reservoir at Townline Street was a controlled burn the city of Creston conducted with the assistance of the fire department.

The city will start charging fees for baseball and softball games played at city fields next year.

Patients waiting to be moved to a care-assisted home will have Greater Regional looking out for them.

Today is Thursday, March 27, the 86th day of the year. There are 279 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

From the 2025 Progress Report: Return from the Netherlands

From the 2025 Progress Report: A SWCC student athlete brings more than his athleticism to the table.

Creston's all-school play “I Hate Shakespeare” is a fourth-wall breaking comedy which will give audiences a crash course to the world of Shakespeare.

From the 2025 Progress Report: The Iowana

The contracts of Sheri Blair, Ben Walker, Marge Welch and Antton Zuazu were terminated following district budgetary issues.

One month and one week short of 33 years as a letter carrier, Mark Evans retired in February.

A story from the 2025 Progress Report: How Union County developed in the early days of settlement.

An incident involving illegal dumping of garbage was discussed during a Union County regular meeting.

No new solar energy permit applications will be accepted or approved until the existing Union County Solar Ordinance #74 is reviewed.

Tessa Kniep doesn't let her Down syndrome define her

Landlord requests more details on the city's checklist

Today is Thursday, March 20, the 79th day of the year. There are 286 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Gibson Memorial Library to start delivery program with grant money.

Leah Claiser-Crawley will continue to go through 10 hours of dialysis a week until she finds a donor.

Leah Claiser-Crawley will continue to go through 10 hours of dialysis a week until she finds a donor.

A jury takes less than an hour of deliberation to find Alan J. Shultz guilty of first degree murder.

A jury takes less than an hour of deliberation to find Alan J. Schultz guilty of first degree murder.

Creston City Waterworks will increase water rates by 4% each year over the next three years as the utility looks ahead towards developing projects.

UCDA offers connections for area interns

Afton City Council reviewed shelter policies after a blizzard last week left the east side of the city temporarily without power.

SWCC is moving forward with a new skilled trades facility

The important dates to mark on the calendar have been decided for Crest Area Theatre’s summer production, which will be revealed officially next month.

Today is Thursday, March 13, the 72nd day of the year. There are 293 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Waste Management provides recycling tips and tricks

Creston Arts Gallery’s new photography exhibit, “At Home in Iowa’s Parks,” features photos of nature from Gary and Kathleen Hoard.

Connections AAA detailed their plans for the next few years during an online public hearing on Feb. 27.

A highlight of bills that survived and died in funnel week

A quiet Union County Board of Supervisors meeting produced the next fiscal year’s property tax levy rate.

With a new assessor taking on the role for Union County, the conference board discussed the next fiscal year.

The Afton Development Corporation met Feb. 27 to discuss community events in development.

Numerous bills the state legislation is looking at have librarians worried for the future.

Creston City Council approves funding for SPFFC 4-2

Approves new DVD policy, reviews genealogy policy

The SWCC board of directors discussed a variety of potential projects during a budget workshop on Feb. 25.

State Senator Tom Shipley and State Representative Devon Woods gave their opinions on topics related to the Iowa Civil Rights Code, ESAs and more.

Creston City Council reviewed projects budgeted for the next fiscal year as well as other possible additions

State Senator Tom Shipley and State Representative Devon Woods discussed topics relating to state-supplied aid, state response to foreign animal diseases, and more.

Levy rate increase $0.67 cheaper than original plan

The SWCC board of directors saw medical simulations they previously approved during a regular meeting on Tuesday.

The Greater Regional board of trustees met during a regular meeting on Monday to discuss additions to their equipment suite.

County meetings will now take place on Wednesdays.

Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of the year. There are 307 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.