With homecoming, Afton Autumn Days and Halloween on the horizon, the city made a few final decisions toward events later this fall.

Balloon pilot lives out childhood aspiration

Union County Veterans Affairs is looking for more ways to find veterans who could use their services.

Terri Stephens-Higgins of Creston releases a book to make talking about cancer easier

The new policy updates circulation periods and renewal procedures.

Vandalism outside of covering trees with toilet paper has increased in recent years.

The day that changed America, Sept. 11, 2001.

Iowa community colleges explore possible bachelor's programs

Detours will continue, with construction in some areas scheduled to be complete by the end of the year.

"The Road to Victory"

Both members have prior experience

Creston water customers may notice a change in water color and odor during Creston Waterworks maintenance.

Olivia Cheers is named Creston Chamber of Commerce executive director

New cabins are available for rental in the Three Mile Recreational Area.

SPFFC shows where city money is going

A 28-year-old vehicle at Afton residential care home CARE will be replaced following a decision from a quiet Union County Board of Supervisors meeting.

First marching band performance in costume at Creston vs Winterset game.

Diagonal students receive free shoes after anonymous donation.

A Creston man, known to have a barred license, was seen driving by police.

Sarah Scull will take the stage at the Hoyt Sherman Place for the Iowa Storytellers Project.

Petitions due 5 p.m., Thursday. Sept. 18.

Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of the year. There are 118 days remaining in 2026. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Union County kids now qualify for free books

Dr. Steve Tilley played an astounding set of eight matches to take first place at the Iowa State Fair's cribbage tournament.

Dale Manship of Afton served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II.

UCDA Executive Director Mindy Stalker spoke with the board of supervisors about how the organization is promoting Union County.

Senator hosts private session with White River Nutrition employees Wednesday.

SPFFC Program Coordinator Brandon Rafferty discusses how SPFFC can serve its local community.

Creston native Amy Higgins developer and showrunner of new Apple TV+ animated series.

Building will host administration, HR and other similar departments.

Creston Fire Department was one of 25 departments to respond to a structure fire on Daybreak Foods’ Clearfield chicken farm Tuesday night.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of the year. There are 125 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

A short but well-attended meeting brought four public speakers to discuss items on Monday’s East Union school board meeting agenda.

Ver Meer will officially begin his time as coordinator Aug. 28.

A Creston man faces charges of domestic assault after a Sunday morning incident.

Union County approved their wind turbine decommissioning plan on Wednesday.

The Early Childhood Center remains under construction into September.

Stop signs will be placed at the intersection of Summit and Birch streets.

Afton Rec will offer an online payment option for activities to help process payments easier.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of the year. There are 132 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

August is celebrated as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time to show support for breastfeeding mothers and advocate for safe environments for breastfeeding families.

Union County discussed how to catch vandals who deface rural dirt roads.

The 2025-26 school year begins soon.

Creston native performs at Pre-Lollapalooza

Services are pending for Richard D. Hammond, 76, of Creston, who died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at his home in Creston.

Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services requested Union County to use the county's opioid funds to supply naloxone, used to stop an opioid overdose, to the local community.

Afton will shift how they notify property owners of nuisance properties.

Mark Johnson hired to recruit team.

Emily McQueen will present her work at the Creston Arts Gallery through the month of August.

Creston native Trevor Conner will return home to inspire student-athletes.