The FTC estimates the overall loss to fraud in 2024 to be close to $200 billion.

Just five short years ago, a tackle from Northern Iowa was the 93rd pick in the NFL draft. Do you remember who?

Settlement does not assign liability or blame to either party.

Johnny Ytzen, 72, continues to compete in races and triathlons despite his best times being in the past.

Suicide survivor speaks at inaugural Out of Darkness walk, which raised more than $7,500.

City council members are looking at ways to bring down the cost, though $14,000 is set aside in the city budget.

The event surpassed last year's totals by nearly 20,000 meals

Gravel parking lot is used for student and guest parking.

A Greenfield native who played football at Simpson College before landing in Creston started Peewee and Midget all-star baseball teams 70 years ago. Do you remember who?

Southwest Valley students organize first annual color run for world thirst cause

Traveling student athletes will be able to use their meal plan at other participating colleges.

Spartans take the runner-up spot in team performance, just 0.66 points behind first.

To women shared how using SIRHA in the past helped them establish their careers and families.

La Cubanita 2, a new store located at 122 N. Maple St., offers a variety of Latino food and will soon offer shipping to Latin American countries.

More than $10,000 in damages discovered at Rainbow Park.

Twenty years ago, three Creston natives had a hand in planning Iowa State University's Veishea celebration.

Senator Chuck Grassley talks Iran, INSULIN Act and Social Security in Capitol Hill Report conversation with CNA.

Iowa FBLA members elect Creston junior Dylan Dornack as 2026-27 FBLA state president.

Do you remember the Creston boxer who claimed the Iowa Boxing Association’s super middleweight belt by knockout 31 years ago?

Restored Depot hosts student paintings inspired by Art Nouveau movement from late 1800s.

City council also seeking applicants for Ward 3 vacancy.

Nine charges dismissed as part of an Afton man's plea agreement

Tonies, out-of-town library cards now offered at Gibson Memorial Library.

District looks to add office space for AEA staff at high school before demolition of old ECC.

SWCC is hosting a suicide prevention walk on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at afspwalks.donordrive.com/swcciowa.

Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026. There are 273 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

State's budget guarantee brings CCSD tax levy down $0.43.

From the 2026 Progress Report: Rachel Oxley

From the 2026 Progress Report: Jenna West

From the 2026 Progress Report: Chris Roberts

From the 2026 Progress Report: Cory Dorsey

Afton is second of the seven Union County communities to approve applying to be a Hometown Pride community.

Books and crystals remain available in Uptown as new owners take over

Outdoor learning space for all ages at St. Malachy will hopefully be ready for fall semester.

From the 2026 Progress Report: Terri Stephens-Higgins

From the 2026 Progress Report: Khalil Sherrod

From the 2026 Progress Report: Wayne and Michelle Hanson

The project will not officially be finished until 2027 when new fish and a dock are added.

The April 22 volunteer event is hoping to package more than 60,000 meals. Last year, Creston packaged the second-most meals of any community in Iowa.

Incumbents Shane O'Toole, Dennis Hopkins, Kelly Busch and Katie Carlton all running unopposed for county positions

The annual statewide tornado drill will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.

Today is March 19, the 78th day of the year. There are 287 days remaining in 2026.

The new contract will go into effect July 1. While pickup days will stay the same, new receptacles will need to be distributed.

Due to a move outside of Ward 3, Jen Worisek is no longer able to represent the ward on Creston City Council. Worisek was elected in November and ran unopposed.

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.

Due to increased valuations, the tax levy will decrease by .2%.

Despite recent snow, the winter's snow drought leaves the ground still needing moisture for ideal planting conditions

Team fundraising for $18,000 to save program.

As deer populations decline around the Midwest, Southwest Iowa saw more hunters travel from out of state

While registration for baseball is closed, those interested in soccer can still join.