Chief Cameron Hale was sworn in Monday, Sept. 22.

Creston residents invited to apply for mayor appointment.

Comedy Night and Party in the Park were scheduled for 2026.

Saturday, Sept. 27, will kick off fall in Afton during Afton Autumn Days.

Today is Thursday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of the year. There are 97 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy department gets renovation

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy department gets renovation

Auditions will take place on Oct. 11-13, with specific times to be announced.

Beth Litwak one of two Creston Hall of Fame honorees

Three local incumbents bow out after lengthy service

In an unusual situation which requires unusual action, Green Valley Lake has been the site for a dive team repair.

Cameron Hale will be sworn in as Creston police chief Monday at 5 p.m.

Applications due Oct 15.

Union County recommends detouring through Commerce Road as construction occurs on Osage Street.

A Creston woman failed to pay for more than $150 in items before leaving a local store.

Correction to special election process

Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of the year. There are 104 days remaining in 2025.

Creston mayor's resignation to be followed by appointment or special election

Almost 300 bags of food sent home in one week.

Even with threatening weather, the 47th Annual Balloon Days will be a chance for a weekend celebration.

The project is expected to take two days

Patrick Cloyd will go from winning the National Balloon Classic in August to flying in Creston this weekend.

Afton is close to installing new security cameras as they work with local businesses and residents.

Clayton cites his family's move to Florida as the reason.

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.