Today is Thursday, Feb. 20, the 50th day of the year. There are 315 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

School board looks to decrease district expenses

While incoming Iowa legislation could change things, a schedule for East Union’s next calendar year was approved.

Creston Police take five into custody over the weekend.

A Stuart man was charged with OWI after driving the wrong way on the interstate.

A tumultuous period for Greenlawn Cemetery's upkeep ended with Afton choosing Kelly Klommhaus as a contracted mower for 2025.

Union County businesses stay busy

Union County Board reviewed budget requests for the next fiscal year during Monday's regular meeting.

Possibility of side-by-side projects in summer 2026