Library also to offer free notary services.

Incumbent Amanda Mohr retains her school board seat, joined by Kathy Thorne Ralston and MaKenzi Vonk. The board members will be sworn in at the next CCSD school board meeting on Jan. 19.

Four of five incumbents won their reelections Tuesday.

Voters select incumbents Jen Worisek and Jocelyn Blazez, newcomers Toby Henry and Jason Cook

Dr. Karen Krogstad and local author Terri Stephens-Higgins met with local second graders to share the story of "Bella Bean" and the importance of mental and physical health

Larry McKinney, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

New center expected to open for fall 2026 semester. Will provide area school districts with SWCC courses.

Green Hills AEA Rising Hope Academy comes to Orient.

Union County accepted a bid just under $1 million for their Green Valley spillway bridge project.

Project adjustments, along with funds from JNC Construction, High Lakes Outdoor Alliance, Green Valley State Park, Creston Parks and Rec and Iowa DNR, bring dredging back to original goal.

Local options include Creston Area Food Pantry, Open Table

As Greater Regional cardiology expands, so does the ability for patients to stay close to home.

As Union County Emergency Management Coordinator Paul Ver Meer steadies himself into his new position, a future expense on the horizon has taken his attention.

More than 140 national Head Start programs will have lost funding by next Monday. Creston's program worries about future funding.

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Council votes to keep two sidewalks in Elm Street rail crossing design.

Senate candidate Nathan Sage visited Creston to discuss with constituents his goals.

A contested race for an East Union school board seat saw discussion on the four-day school week, facility updates and board transparency during the Afton candidate forum.

Creston Police Sergeant Michael Walsh offers words of advice to trick-or-treaters and drivers

Counsel for the school district requests postponement

Getting in contact with city employees will be easier after the Afton City Council approved phone plans for four lines.

MidAmerican Energy visited the Union County Board of Supervisors Wednesday, providing an overview of an energy center in Orient.

From fiscal responsibility to growing Creston, seven city council candidates provided their priorities and perspectives at a candidate forum, Thursday, Oct. 16.

From 20-year incumbents to new faces, all agreed on a common goal; housing in Afton needs to improve.

The Infant Toddler Center's west wing will be used for a wrestling/training facility.

U.S. Congressman Zach Nunn visited Creston on Monday.

Former Iowa legislator Ed Fallon is walking around Iowa for his Save America March. He stopped in Creston Wednesday, Oct. 15.

The position is temporary, to be filled by the winner of a December special election.

Construction on airport terminal to begin in 2026.

District Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger canceled a termination hearing that would have the CCSD school board decide on the Melisa Crook termination case. Instead, a preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for Oct. 31.

Five candidates for Creston school board are vying for three positions. All candidates participated in a candidate forum Thursday, Oct. 16.

Construction continues on Mills and Cherry streets, with plans scheduled for Montgomery Street.

U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek spoke in Creston Sunday, Oct. 12.

Two public hearings will cover ordinance changes, budget amendments.

Full parking lot re-paving scheduled for early 2026

Lenox woman recovers from breast cancer after losing her mother to the same disease.

Spartan duo reverses the stereotype of college students only cooking ramen and Hot Pockets with TikTok channel - SWCC Chefs

Southwest Iowa features an array of spooky activities this Halloween season

Party in the Park 2026 might become a full weekend event in celebration of 20 years.

Two years after a court order was first issued, the city of Afton will move forward with tearing down a nuisance property despite owner threats to law enforcement.

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Zach Wahls, one of four Democrats running for Joni Ernst's U.S. Senate seat, visited Southwest Iowa last weekend.

Fairbanks, Alaska, has elected Mindy O'Neall, 1999 CHS graduate, as its new mayor.

Southern rust, Osage construction create challenges for farmers during harvest

Due to excessive rain causing damage to roads scattered across Union County, the patch repair project on Osage Street will be temporarily paused as Union County Roads works across the county.

Iowa Workforce Development announced the upcoming closure of its Creston IowaWorks location.

In response to threat of termination over comments made on social media regarding Charlie Kirk's death, Melisa Crook is citing similarly political comments made by Superintendent Deron Stender in a lawsuit against the district.

CNA, Creston Chamber Of Commerce, KSIB host city council and school board candidate forum Oct. 16

Mayoral special election petition gains traction

Today is Thursday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of the year. There are 83 days remaining in 2025. The following is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.