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Paint Creston Program applications due May 4

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Paint Creston Program applications due May 4
Applications for the Image Enhancement Committee's 2018 Paint Creston Program are due to the Creston Chamber of Commerce no later than 5 p.m. Friday, May 4.
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Handfuls of season bests

Handfuls of season bests

MARTENSDALE — Creston competed Thursday in Martensdale in lieu of the cancellation of the Panther Relays and turned out some solid individua…
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Wendell Wilson - Afton

Wendell Wilson - Afton

Wendell Wilson, 92, of Afton died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Afton Care Center in Afton. A celebration of life service will be 10:30 a.m. …
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PETERSON: Stories illustrate the compassionate intensity of coach Skarda

PETERSON: Stories illustrate the compassionate intensity of coach Skarda

Between the latter portion of his boys head coaching career, and the time he spent as Mike Gerleman's assistant in girls track, I covered Di…
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Nine members of the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met Saturday, April 14, at Summit House in Creston.
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