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December 24, 2025
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Local News

Lake to be open by summer

Lake to be open by summer

McKinley lake project still on track for March completion.

By Erin Henze●
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CST

Top Stories

Christmas on the clock

Christmas on the clock

Daggett takes over

Daggett takes over

Playground wins support from city

Playground wins support from city

Cost increases may force more cuts at CCSD

Cost increases may force more cuts at CCSD

Judge hears Crook case - decision to come next week

Judge hears Crook case - decision to come next week

SWCC’s $6M center opens bids

SWCC’s $6M center opens bids

Stepping up at state

Stepping up at state

Daggett elected mayor

Daggett elected mayor

Latest Headlines

2025 in review: Business

2025 in review: Business


The dos and don’ts of holiday recycling

The dos and don’ts of holiday recycling


Coordinator avoids $96k expense for EMA

Coordinator avoids $96k expense for EMA


Bird flu confirmed in dead geese at Green Valley Lake

Bird flu confirmed in dead geese at Green Valley Lake


Tim Kuehl to retire as shared superintendent

Tim Kuehl to retire as shared superintendent


Greenlawn secures caretaking into 2028

Greenlawn secures caretaking into 2028


Two Iowa soldiers killed in Syria

Two Iowa soldiers killed in Syria


Parks and rec recommends acquiring ECC playground

Parks and rec recommends acquiring ECC playground


Christmas basket donations continue

Christmas basket donations continue


Extension policy stumps waterworks

Extension policy stumps waterworks


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Local Events

News

Lake to be open by summerLocal News

Lake to be open by summer

By Erin Henze●
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 am CST

2025 in review: Business

2025 in review: Business

Christmas on the clock

Christmas on the clock

Sports

It’s raining threesLocal Sports

It’s raining threes

By CHEYENNE ROCHE●
December 24, 2025 at 5:50 am CST

Panther offense stalls in losses

Panther offense stalls in losses

Perfect at home: Panther girls go 2-0 in triangular

Perfect at home: Panther girls go 2-0 in triangular

Records

Adair County: Witness says Stuart man made threats with a knife Police Reports

Adair County: Witness says Stuart man made threats with a knife

By STAFF REPORT●
December 24, 2025 at 5:40 am CST

Creston Police: An Afton man was charged with violating parole

Creston Police: An Afton man was charged with violating parole

Accident: Afton woman drives away after hitting another vehicle

Accident: Afton woman drives away after hitting another vehicle

Adair County Free Press

‘Welcome Home’Adair County Free Press

‘Welcome Home’

By Caleb Nelson●
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 pm CST

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Fontanelle Observer

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities studyAdair County Free Press

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

By Caleb Nelson●
December 16, 2025 at 2:23 pm CST

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Community donations aid Fontanelle Fire and Rescue in buying a UTV

Community donations aid Fontanelle Fire and Rescue in buying a UTV

Photo Galleries

Creston area Dec. 15 storm damageLocal News

Creston area Dec. 15 storm damage

By Katie Wray●
December 16, 2021 at 10:26 am CST

Friends of the Library 2021 Cemetery Walk

Friends of the Library 2021 Cemetery Walk

Running on Tradition 5K and Mud Run

Running on Tradition 5K and Mud Run

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