SWCC is hosting a suicide prevention walk on Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at afspwalks.donordrive.com/swcciowa.

Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026. There are 273 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

State's budget guarantee brings CCSD tax levy down $0.43.

From the 2026 Progress Report: Rachel Oxley

From the 2026 Progress Report: Jenna West

From the 2026 Progress Report: Chris Roberts

From the 2026 Progress Report: Cory Dorsey

Afton is second of the seven Union County communities to approve applying to be a Hometown Pride community.

Books and crystals remain available in Uptown as new owners take over

Outdoor learning space for all ages at St. Malachy will hopefully be ready for fall semester.

From the 2026 Progress Report: Terri Stephens-Higgins

From the 2026 Progress Report: Khalil Sherrod

From the 2026 Progress Report: Wayne and Michelle Hanson

The project will not officially be finished until 2027 when new fish and a dock are added.

The April 22 volunteer event is hoping to package more than 60,000 meals. Last year, Creston packaged the second-most meals of any community in Iowa.

Incumbents Shane O'Toole, Dennis Hopkins, Kelly Busch and Katie Carlton all running unopposed for county positions

The annual statewide tornado drill will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.

Today is March 19, the 78th day of the year. There are 287 days remaining in 2026.

The new contract will go into effect July 1. While pickup days will stay the same, new receptacles will need to be distributed.

Due to a move outside of Ward 3, Jen Worisek is no longer able to represent the ward on Creston City Council. Worisek was elected in November and ran unopposed.

Michelle Hanson was in Puerto Vallarta during the cartel violence in February, but says the unrest was blown out of proportion in the U.S.

Due to increased valuations, the tax levy will decrease by .2%.

Despite recent snow, the winter's snow drought leaves the ground still needing moisture for ideal planting conditions

Team fundraising for $18,000 to save program.

As deer populations decline around the Midwest, Southwest Iowa saw more hunters travel from out of state

While registration for baseball is closed, those interested in soccer can still join.

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, March 12, 2026. There are 294 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

Director Ann Coulter, founder of Southwestern's website, will retire this June.

"Three-strike" bill would issue a 20-year minimum prison sentence without parole for repeat offenders who earn three "strikes" within 20 years.

Multi-million dollar grant to cover lighting, roads, sidewalks and housing in the Uptown district.

Though officials hoped for council approval, Mayor Doug Daggett pushes timeline back for more involvement.

Owners say $25,000 state grant was instrumental in increasing product sales.

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, March 5, 2026. There are 301 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

Future goals include a printing kiosk and soundproof booth.

Mykela wasn't able to go to Disney for her Make A Wish because of COVID. Donations can be made below to help make the 11 year old's dream come true. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-make-mykelas-disney-world-dream-come-true

Superintendent says the board has done a good job at keeping budgets in check.

Sen. Chuck Grassley spoke with the CNA on various topics during Monday’s Capitol Hill Report.

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, Feb. 26, 2026. There are 308 days remaining in the year. Here’s what the CNA reported on this week in history. Do you remember?

A total of ten bids were approved for the construction of the new Skilled Trades Center and sidewalk improvements.

Truth Family Chiropractic offers a variety of services, including corrective adjustments and posture evaluations.

A 2014 CHS graduate, Andy Arthur Smith has amassed millions of followers and a trip to the Grammy Awards.

SAVE/PPEL funds can only be used for building infrastructure projects. If unused, the school could have reduced future funding.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley's annual 99-county tour kicked off in Creston.

Using city funding for new programs and repairs at SPFFC has caused an uptick in memberships.

Education topics during Legislative Coffee included the cell phone ban, pay for paraprofessionals and new bills coming down the pipeline.

Clarke County Chief Deputy Brian Akers mourns the recent loss of K-9 Sky

Continued declining enrollment means the school district must find new reductions in budget.

Creston native John Walters is being honored with a Lifetime Service to Officiating award at the state wrestling tournament Saturday at the Casey's Center in Des Moines.

Senator Tom Shipley and Representative Devon Wood spoke with constituents Saturday during the first Legislative Coffee of the year.

Creston Municipal Airport terminal to more than double in size with addition.