Full parking lot re-paving scheduled for early 2026

Lenox woman recovers from breast cancer after losing her mother to the same disease.

Spartan duo reverses the stereotype of college students only cooking ramen and Hot Pockets with TikTok channel - SWCC Chefs

Southwest Iowa features an array of spooky activities this Halloween season

Party in the Park 2026 might become a full weekend event in celebration of 20 years.

Two years after a court order was first issued, the city of Afton will move forward with tearing down a nuisance property despite owner threats to law enforcement.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of the year. There are 76 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Zach Wahls, one of four Democrats running for Joni Ernst's U.S. Senate seat, visited Southwest Iowa last weekend.

Fairbanks, Alaska, has elected Mindy O'Neall, 1999 CHS graduate, as its new mayor.

Southern rust, Osage construction create challenges for farmers during harvest

Due to excessive rain causing damage to roads scattered across Union County, the patch repair project on Osage Street will be temporarily paused as Union County Roads works across the county.

Iowa Workforce Development announced the upcoming closure of its Creston IowaWorks location.

In response to threat of termination over comments made on social media regarding Charlie Kirk's death, Melisa Crook is citing similarly political comments made by Superintendent Deron Stender in a lawsuit against the district.

CNA, Creston Chamber Of Commerce, KSIB host city council and school board candidate forum Oct. 16

Mayoral special election petition gains traction

Today is Thursday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of the year. There are 83 days remaining in 2025. The following is a collection of news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Jim Carlin spoke in Osceola to the Clarke County Republican Central Comittee, discusing housing prices, party loyalty and the recent arrest of the Des Moines Public Schools superintendent.

Esthetics by Willow Lee joins Uptown

The bridge over Green Valley Lake's spillway is planned to receive improvement from Union County.

Iowa Performance Profiles for schools has shown more than a 30% jump in work-based learning for Creston High School, while the district is still struggling in the special education department.

Attention to chronic absenteeism and steady improvement in math and science test scores underlined above-average profile scores in East Union.

26 years of Creston pride: Ellen Gerharz retires from Creston Chamber of Commerce

Grassley talks with the CNA about the government shutdown, farming bailouts and other national topics during Monday's Capitol Hill Report.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of the year. There are 90 days remaining in 2025. Below is a collection of news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.

Veterans Affairs are consistently looking for new ways to reach veterans.

The Creston Community School Board voted Tuesday to approve filing a sealed recommendation regarding termination of English teacher Melisa Crook. The matter will now advance to a termination hearing on Crook's request.

East Union celebrated their homecoming from Sept. 15-19, where student activities and Eagle pride received a high level of energy.

Beth Litwak and Casey Bryant were inducted into the Creston High School Hall of Fame Friday.

Evidence obtained during a police interrogation of a man accused of first-degree murder in Greenfield, should not be heard according to a motion filed by his defense.

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