News about Creston, Iowa
More than $10,000 in damages discovered at Rainbow Park.
Twenty years ago, three Creston natives had a hand in planning Iowa State University's Veishea celebration.
Senator Chuck Grassley talks Iran, INSULIN Act and Social Security in Capitol Hill Report conversation with CNA.
Iowa FBLA members elect Creston junior Dylan Dornack as 2026-27 FBLA state president.
Do you remember the Creston boxer who claimed the Iowa Boxing Association’s super middleweight belt by knockout 31 years ago?
Restored Depot hosts student paintings inspired by Art Nouveau movement from late 1800s.
City council also seeking applicants for Ward 3 vacancy.
Nine charges dismissed as part of an Afton man's plea agreement
Tonies, out-of-town library cards now offered at Gibson Memorial Library.
District looks to add office space for AEA staff at high school before demolition of old ECC.
SWCC is hosting a suicide prevention walk on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at afspwalks.donordrive.com/swcciowa.
Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026. There are 273 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?
State's budget guarantee brings CCSD tax levy down $0.43.
From the 2026 Progress Report: Rachel Oxley
From the 2026 Progress Report: Jenna West
From the 2026 Progress Report: Chris Roberts
From the 2026 Progress Report: Cory Dorsey
Afton is second of the seven Union County communities to approve applying to be a Hometown Pride community.
Books and crystals remain available in Uptown as new owners take over
Outdoor learning space for all ages at St. Malachy will hopefully be ready for fall semester.
From the 2026 Progress Report: Terri Stephens-Higgins
From the 2026 Progress Report: Khalil Sherrod
From the 2026 Progress Report: Wayne and Michelle Hanson
The project will not officially be finished until 2027 when new fish and a dock are added.
The April 22 volunteer event is hoping to package more than 60,000 meals. Last year, Creston packaged the second-most meals of any community in Iowa.
Incumbents Shane O'Toole, Dennis Hopkins, Kelly Busch and Katie Carlton all running unopposed for county positions
The annual statewide tornado drill will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.
Today is March 19, the 78th day of the year. There are 287 days remaining in 2026.
The new contract will go into effect July 1. While pickup days will stay the same, new receptacles will need to be distributed.
Due to a move outside of Ward 3, Jen Worisek is no longer able to represent the ward on Creston City Council. Worisek was elected in November and ran unopposed.
Michelle Hanson was in Puerto Vallarta during the cartel violence in February, but says the unrest was blown out of proportion in the U.S.
Due to increased valuations, the tax levy will decrease by .2%.
Despite recent snow, the winter's snow drought leaves the ground still needing moisture for ideal planting conditions
Team fundraising for $18,000 to save program.
As deer populations decline around the Midwest, Southwest Iowa saw more hunters travel from out of state
While registration for baseball is closed, those interested in soccer can still join.
Maybe you were there when it happened or read about it the first time around, but some things are just worth repeating. Today is Thursday, March 12, 2026. There are 294 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?
Director Ann Coulter, founder of Southwestern's website, will retire this June.
"Three-strike" bill would issue a 20-year minimum prison sentence without parole for repeat offenders who earn three "strikes" within 20 years.
Multi-million dollar grant to cover lighting, roads, sidewalks and housing in the Uptown district.
Though officials hoped for council approval, Mayor Doug Daggett pushes timeline back for more involvement.
Owners say $25,000 state grant was instrumental in increasing product sales.
Maybe you were there when it happened or read about it the first time around, but some things are just worth repeating. Today is Thursday, March 5, 2026. There are 301 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?
Future goals include a printing kiosk and soundproof booth.
Mykela wasn't able to go to Disney for her Make A Wish because of COVID. Donations can be made below to help make the 11 year old's dream come true. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-make-mykelas-disney-world-dream-come-true
Superintendent says the board has done a good job at keeping budgets in check.
Sen. Chuck Grassley spoke with the CNA on various topics during Monday’s Capitol Hill Report.
Maybe you were there when it happened or read about it the first time around, but some things are just worth repeating. Today is Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. There are 308 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?
A total of ten bids were approved for the construction of the new Skilled Trades Center and sidewalk improvements.
Truth Family Chiropractic offers a variety of services, including corrective adjustments and posture evaluations.