This month the Creston Chamber of Commerce thanks the businesses that call Creston home. We feel it is important to recognize the contributions of our Creston Business Community to our economy and our society. Please, take a moment to think about the impact on our local economy and community these local businesses have. Look at how many people they employ, the number of people who shop in Creston because of our businesses, but do not live here and the impact on our tax base.
When you stop to think about all that we have in Creston – great grocery stores, an outstanding hospital, great medical facilities, a five-day a week newspaper, radio station, great shopping and dining experiences, great schools, Southwestern Community College, fitness centers, an active art community as well as the numerous parks and lakes to name but a few of the things that add to our quality of life.
Creston businesses make Creston and Union County a special place to live, work, shop and call home. Thank you for being here and all that you do for our great community.
Paint Creston Program Reminder
The Creston Chamber of Commerce, Image Enhancement Committee will again be offering paint and painting supplies through the Paint Creston Program to a minimum of three Creston owner-occupied homes in 2023. In the 13 years the program has been in existence, 65 Creston homes have been painted.
Thank you to First National Bank in Creston and an anonymous donor for providing part of the funding to allow us to continue this program.
The home needs to be n the city limits of Creston and the owner must have the ability to get the home painted by Oct.15. The painting or help with it has been done by the owner, family and friends of the homeowner or organizations the home owner is directly involved with.
Each interested homeowner needs to complete an application available at the Chamber Office, 208 West Taylor St., or online at www.crestoniowachamber.com on the Home Page or the City of Creston Home Page at www.crestoniowa.com. The completed application must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on May 5 to the Chamber Office, The mailing address is PO Box 471, Creston, IA, 50801 and the Chamber email address is chamber@crestoniowachamber.com. Each application will be reviewed and the home owners will be contacted May 22 if their home will receive paint and supplies.
Creston Clean Sweep Days
The Creston Chamber of Commerce, the City of Creston and Prairie Solid Waste are again sponsoring Cleans Sweep Days May 1-12. By stopping by the Chamber Office or Creston City Hall or downloading the paperwork at www.crestoniowachamber.com or www.crestoniowa.gov your items will be taken away for free in some cases or for a small fee by the city crews. Paperwork deadline is noon, May 11. This is a great inexpensive way to get rid of unwanted appliances and other household items.
For more information contact the Chamber at 641-782-7021 or City Hall at 641-782-2000 ext. 203.
Creston Citywide Garage Sale to be held June 10th
Start making your plans to shop or laying aside your treasures for the Creston City-wide Garage Sale to be held on June 10th. It has been a great success in bringing people into Creston in the past and this year should be even better.
Union County Historical Village to Open
The Union County Historical Village will open for the season on May 29 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The facility is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday along with Memorial Day, and Labor Day through Sept. 4 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Located at the south end of McKinley Park it is a great place to visit our past. There is no admission cost, but donations to the Historical Village are appreciated. The near-new sidewalk makes it easy to get around and is a wonderful addition to the Village.
4th of July Celebration in Creston is Being Planned
The 4th of July will be here before many of us realize. Planning has already begun for the 75th Annual 10,000 Crestonians Celebration. The theme selected for this year is, “Stars, Stripes & Sparkles.” The parade will be held 10 a.m. July 4 in Uptown Creston, the Talent Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. and encompass both our Creston Show and new this year is a Bill Riley Talent Show. The fireworks display will be at 9:30 p.m. More events are planned for the weekend. The schedule on the Chamber Website and the Chamber Facebook Page or pick up a copy at the Chamber Office.
2023 Citywide Events & Activities
The Chamber receives many calls about the dates of various activities and events that take place in Creston. For current and updated listings check out the Calendar of Events on the Chamber Home Page at www.crestoniowachamber.com regularly.
Gold Star Business Honored
The Chamber honored Pizza Ranch in Creston this month as the May Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians because of the appearance both inside and out of their building and being such great community supporters. Congratulations.
To acknowledge a business or an individual for either the Hi-Five or the Gold Star just contact the Chamber and tell us why you wish to nominate them.
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