Creston

A quiet county meeting was held with two opportunities for the public to speak on TIF revenue and a rural road's classification.

Almost 30 historical markers going up in Union County

Today is Thursday, May 15, the 135th day of the year. There are 230 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

The Afton Sweet Creamery will open today for the summer with new owners.

Updated cameras and an access control system will be added to SWCC's safety precautions

Construction can finally begin on Creston Waterworks’s improvement project.

Osceola Police Department, Clarke County Sheriff's Office assist Iowa State Patrol.

Additional proposed bill would require public schools to offer firearms safety courses in schools based on NRA education programs.

Bridge could open next week at the earliest

Creston Automotive closes Thursday, May 22.

A triumphant spirit of conquering fears was the theme of SWCC’s 2025 nursing commencement ceremony.

Vendors will crowd the streets of Maple and Montgomery in the fifth Market on Maple this Saturday.

Students and teachers learn together

A collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Council moves forward with work sessions rather than proposed ordinance

A reminder was given by the Union County Recorder to contact them to avoid headaches on the big day.

Summer reading program schedule announced

Ava Adamson is Creston's scholar

Read the letters sent from Creston students about their teachers in our Thank You Teachers special section

The SWCC program supports students from Creston, East Union, Lenox, Orient-Macksburg, Southwest Valley, Murray, Clarke and Bedford free of charge and employs seven people.

Creston Area Food Bank continues to help new households each week.

Fire hydrants in Afton are covered in black plastic bags while SIRWA performs maintenance on the Afton water tower.

Families struggle to find needed care for autistic children

For the second time in two years, Union County Emergency Management Coordinator Jo Duckworth announced she will be retiring from her position.

Starting July 1, Iowans will be banned from handheld cellphone usage while driving

Spartans lose 4-3, 10-0 in NJCAA Region 11 Division I semifinals

Spartans to face Indian Hills in postseason opener

SWCC auto students pay tribute to program founder

Greater Regional moved early before board approval on a data storage appliance to avoid tariffs raising prices.

East Union was able to confirm the loss of a $75,000 funding source which has been in place for almost three decades

A level B road could receive an upgrade following approval from the Union County board of supervisors.

Cellphones in school could see a ban across the state of Iowa, with East Union preparing for the scenario.

Creston ties with Lewis Central; Clarinda takes gold 

Today is Thursday, April 24, the 114th day of the year. There are 251 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

SWCC hosts Meals for the Heartland as a part of Pay It Forward week

While overall levy rate still down almost $2, state's 2% SSA increase leads to extra budget guarantee levy.

East Union approved their budget, calendar and school lunch price increases during Monday's meeting.

New information released as of April 21.

art show

Health and human services were pushed to be protected by the board of supervisors.

Elton Dan and the Rocket Band and the Carl Worden Band have been chosen for Party in the Park 2025.

A discussion around Alliant's BESS update revealed a key weakness in their safety procedures.

Today is Thursday, April 17, the 107th day of the year. There are 258 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

City contribution was contingent on raising money

The show will be performed on July 11, 12 and 13, with auditions already scheduled for May 17, 18 and 19.

A suspect was killed during a shootout with law enforcement early Tuesday morning in Dallas County.

In a quieter second legislative coffee session Saturday, State Senator Tom Shipley and State Representative Devon Wood discussed bills on the state legislature schedule.

Union County approved a noxious weeds public notice during last week's regular meeting.

Union County welcomes first Crisis Response Canine

Removal of invasive cedar trees and dead ash trees will help native prairie grass at the state park