The Friends of the Library Valentine's Cookie Fundraiser is honoring its founder, Kay Ritter, in its 25th anniversary. Orders can be placed at gibson-memorial-library.square.site or at the library.

Mount Ayr graduate earns cornhole team win.

After more than a decade at the hospital, Carol Eckels was named Chief Executive Officer.

Mount Ayr Community School District receives $50,000 STEM BEST grant.

Jerry Huffman was celebrated for over three decades of continuous dedication to Crest Area Theatre.

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. 29, 2026. There are 336 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

A Creston man was taken into custody on a warrant Tuesday for violating probation.

NV senior Izzy Eisbach tops 2,000 career points

Recipient entities receive a pie from state auditor’s office