2014 Creston graduate Evan Nielsen has spent the last four years working at video game developer Treyarch, contributing to two entries in the popular "Call of Duty" franchise.

Creston’s first debate teams succeeded during their first competition in December and are now headed today and tomorrow to Ankeny for the state debate competitions at Des Moines Area Community College.

The city of Creston is seeking applicants to serve on Creston Parks and Recreation, Board of Adjustment, Historical Preservation Commission, Airport Board and Planning and Zoning.

A Thayer woman was taken into custody for driving while barred.

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, Jan. 8, 2026. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

Library decreases proposed budget by more than $20,000.

A Creston teen attempting to clear a test message from the screen in her car, lost control of the vehicle and rolled, causing $15,000 in damage.

Weary Ramblers, the Americana duo of Kathryn Severing Fox and Chad Elliott, has been all over the country but still call Iowa home.

Shortly after posting bond for domestic assault and other charges, a Creston man contacted his victim, landing him back in jail.