CAT presents heart-warming holiday production

Homestead held an open house Wednesday, showcasing the revival of a retirement and assisted living facility after last year's tornado caused significant damage.

Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of the year. There are 27 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Dennis Cheers joined the East Union school board last Tuesday.

More than $180,000 was found to be misappropriated. Crossroads director says some of the money was used to keep the doors open.

Holiday events in Creston begin Thursday

The college looks to attract more non-high school students and students from outside Region 14.

TIF funds have been certified for the next fiscal year.

Kayla Brown continues to stay active despite the challenges of being a type 1 diabetic

Donations can be made through the PayPal through the QR code or at the CNA office.

Greater Regional's board of trustees approved a $1.3 million expansion during Monday's meeting.

Welding, management information systems and professional music programs at SWCC reviewed.

Sharon Snodgrass and Galen Zumbach leave the CCSD board as Amanda Mohr, Kathy Thorne Ralston and MaKenzi Vonk are sworn in.

Abandoned properties in Afton could be cleared to offer opportunities for housing development.

Members of Iowa House Education Committee hear comments on special ed, certification

Several election results have been finalized and made official following the approval of the second tier canvas.

Jamie Travis, Trevor Paulus and Dylan Dornack were awarded by the Creston Chamber of Commerce for their dedication to their community.

Mother's Against Drunk Driving celebrated the work Sergeant Patrick Roche and other Iowa officers do to stop impaired driving.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of the year. There are 41 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

After much back-and-forth, the city council voted 4-3 to help pay for the movement of a sewer to city property. However, that didn't stop conversation on the topic.

Trending THC drinks have an average of 5-10 mg of THC per container. Laws beginning November 2026 will outlaw products containing more than 0.4 mg per container

Although Union County Attorney Shane O'Toole requested a maximum sentence for a Creston man, a judge deferred judgement and placed him on probation.

Fewer RSV cases in Iowa following recently-approved RSV vaccine

Without an acquisition, the playground at the old Early Childhood Center building will be demolished.

Jamie Travis is the 2025 Creston Citizen of the Year

Mayoral special election will be held Dec. 9.

Trevor Paulus will be awarded the Creston Chamber of Commerce's Volunteer of the Year.

Write-in votes were confirmed for several local Union County races.

Project to cost about $6 million.

Dylan Dornack is celebrated as the 2025 Creston Chamber of Commerce Youth of the Year.

Brenden Kinyon, 2004 Creston graduate, shared his military experience in Iraq at the CHS Veterans Day program Tuesday.

With names like Nicely-Nicley Johnson, Benny Southstreet and Rusty Charlie, New York City and the shady gamblers on Broadway will arrive at Creston in performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. show on Sunday.

Third and most intense solar eruption to hit Wednesday, causing another night of viewing the Northern Lights

Gibson Memorial Library's annual report shows increased checkouts.

Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of the year. There are 48 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Crossroads' hotline available all hours following increased mental health issues.

An expansive exhibit showing projects created by Creston middle and high school students is available for viewing at the Creston Arts Depot Gallery. Students used the opportunity to honor their loved ones.

With the north portion of Cherry Street finished, construction is spreading to other parts of Creston.

Taylor Mayne, who graduated from East Union in 2012, returned to the district to conduct for the Pride of Iowa Honors Choir.

Council unofficially approved changes to the McKinley Lake dredging project due to overdredging.

Updates to county ordinances, fund transfers and budget amendments were discussed on Wednesday.

“Last Day of School” will be performed by East Union’s drama department this week in two performances at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8.

Grassley talks shutdown, SNAP and ag during Capitol Hill Report.

Daughter drives 1,600 miles to meet father with a donation of money from the annual poppy sales.

Library also to offer free notary services.

Incumbent Amanda Mohr retains her school board seat, joined by Kathy Thorne Ralston and MaKenzi Vonk. The board members will be sworn in at the next CCSD school board meeting on Jan. 19.

Four of five incumbents won their reelections Tuesday.

Voters select incumbents Jen Worisek and Jocelyn Blazez, newcomers Toby Henry and Jason Cook

Dr. Karen Krogstad and local author Terri Stephens-Higgins met with local second graders to share the story of "Bella Bean" and the importance of mental and physical health

Larry McKinney, 84, of Kent, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.