The Chamber of Commerce has moved locations!
The Creston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the relocation of its office to the co-working space located within The Roundhouse in Uptown Creston. This building began serving as the new hub for Chamber operations on April 1. This strategic move marks a milestone for the Chamber, aimed at operational efficiency and collaborative working relationships with community development partners as well as maximizing tourism efforts.
By transitioning to a modern co-working environment, the Chamber of Commerce is able to reduce overhead costs, allowing more resources to be directed toward member services and community initiatives.
The chamber looks forward to welcoming members and the public to its new space. All phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same to ensure a seamless transition for the community.
2026 Paint Creston Program
The chamber’s 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 2026. Thank you to the various Creston businesses and anonymous donors who donated funds to this program!
In order to be considered for the program, the home needs to be owner occupied, in the city limits of Creston and the homeowner must have the ability to get the home painted by Oct. 19, 2026. The painting of the home needs to be done by the homeowner, family and/or friends of the homeowner or organizations that the homeowner is involved with.
Interested homeowners need to complete an application which will be available beginning April 13 at the Chamber Office or online at www.crestoniowachamber.com or the Chamber Facebook Page. The completed application must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on May 8 to the Chamber Office, 208 West Taylor St., Creston, Iowa. 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 homeowners will be contacted by May 22 if their home will receive paint and supplies.
For questions please contact the Chamber Office at 641-782-7021 or email us.
Chamber Annual Report
The Creston Chamber of Commerce Annual Report is headed your way soon! Please look for it in the April 21 Creston News Advertiser. This report gives the chamber the opportunity to highlight our activities, accomplishments and most importantly, our membership. The chamber truly appreciates the commitment to Creston of our members and looks forward to this yearly opportunity to acknowledge each and everyone.
Creston Clean Sweep Days To Return
The chamber, the city of Creston and Prairie Solid Waste are again sponsoring Clean Sweep Days April 27 through May 8. By stopping by the Chamber Office or Creston City Hall or downloading the paperwork at www.crestoniowachamber.com or www.crestoniowa.gov and filling out the paperwork, your items will be taken away for free in some cases or for a small fee by the city crews. This is a great inexpensive way to get rid of unwanted appliances and other household items.
For more information, please contact the chamber or City Hall at 641-782-2000 ext. 203.
Volunteers are Needed at the Visitor Center
The Union County Visitors Center is looking for volunteers! Do you have a morning or afternoon to volunteer or do you know of someone who might? The Visitor Center – located on Highway 34 West – will be open from mid-May to late September. It’s a great way to meet new people and also introduce them to our great Creston community.
If you would be interested or need more information please call the Chamber Office. We will be more than happy to provide you the information you need.
Planning for the Fourth of July Celebration Has Begun!
The 10,000 Crestonians have begun planning for the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration in Creston with the theme this year being “A Crestonian Salute to America’s Birthday” The Service Clubs BBQ Bash and KSIB Car Show will kick off the fun on June 26. Several popular events are slated to take place including the talent show, parade on July 4 starting at 10 a.m., Historical Village being open and the best fireworks show in Southwest Iowa, if not beyond, at 9:30 p.m. on the fourth.
Even more fun includes inflatables located at McKinley Park on the fourth from 3 to 9 p.m. on the fourth.
Party in the Park will be held on June 26.
Start making your plans now!
April Hi-Five Honorees
The following individuals were honored with the Hi-Five Honor in April. Congratulations to Chantel Klejch with Iowa State Savings Bank, Kaitlin Rosenbeck with Iowa Focus, Tonya Briggs with Iowa Focus and Skylar Ross with Akin Building Center.
The Hi-Five for Service allows us to recognize those people who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive experience. Please contact the Chamber to give us the name and reason you would like to honor someone.
April Gold Star Business Honored
The Chamber honored Garden & Associates, LTD, 806 Wyoming Ave, this month as the April Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians due to their hard work being done in the Uptown area. Your work and effort to the betterment of Creston is appreciated! Congratulations.
Please contact the Chamber to acknowledge a business property.
Last, but certainly not least, remember the Creston Citywide Garage Sale is scheduled for June 13.
Have a great month and remember, “Creston - A great place to Visit, Work and call Home.”