50 new cameras and 20 new door controls to be added with two approved projects.

The position will now go to special election, a decision some councilmembers preferred.

Teachers say switch will encourage accountability and better prepare students for high school.

119 students graduated from Creston High School Sunday

Baccalaureate celebrates 2026 Creston graduates

Despite being life flighted from a severe accident six days before graduation, Tucker Knox of Mount Ayr was determined to make his graduation walk.

Earliest lake could see water is late August

The community has come together to raise funds and provide meals for the grieving family

CHS alum Abby Collins joins Wayne State College drum major team

SWCC awards more than 300 degrees at Friday’s two commencement ceremonies.

No injuries reported after successful field landing.

Council looks for solution after complaints on mowing ordinance.

Creston Archery Team sends 29 students to national tournament.

New owner has more than 40 newspapers covering multiple states

Mayor not prepared to form interview committee

In 2009 a Creston trio of female athletes made Creston history when they were honored as the school's Outstanding Athletes of the Year. Do you remember the names of the trio?

Plant A Seed, Read

Library uses ALA accessibility grant to improve computers, offer more large print materials and provide trolley tickets.

Close to 50 vendors will be in Uptown Saturday for the sixth annual Market on Maple.

The FTC estimates the overall loss to fraud in 2024 to be close to $200 billion.

Just five short years ago, a tackle from Northern Iowa was the 93rd pick in the NFL draft. Do you remember who?

Settlement does not assign liability or blame to either party.

Johnny Ytzen, 72, continues to compete in races and triathlons despite his best times being in the past.

Suicide survivor speaks at inaugural Out of Darkness walk, which raised more than $7,500.

City council members are looking at ways to bring down the cost, though $14,000 is set aside in the city budget.

The event surpassed last year's totals by nearly 20,000 meals

Gravel parking lot is used for student and guest parking.

A Greenfield native who played football at Simpson College before landing in Creston started Peewee and Midget all-star baseball teams 70 years ago. Do you remember who?

Southwest Valley students organize first annual color run for world thirst cause

Traveling student athletes will be able to use their meal plan at other participating colleges.

Spartans take the runner-up spot in team performance, just 0.66 points behind first.

To women shared how using SIRHA in the past helped them establish their careers and families.

La Cubanita 2, a new store located at 122 N. Maple St., offers a variety of Latino food and will soon offer shipping to Latin American countries.

More than $10,000 in damages discovered at Rainbow Park.

Twenty years ago, three Creston natives had a hand in planning Iowa State University's Veishea celebration.

Senator Chuck Grassley talks Iran, INSULIN Act and Social Security in Capitol Hill Report conversation with CNA.

Iowa FBLA members elect Creston junior Dylan Dornack as 2026-27 FBLA state president.

Do you remember the Creston boxer who claimed the Iowa Boxing Association’s super middleweight belt by knockout 31 years ago?

Restored Depot hosts student paintings inspired by Art Nouveau movement from late 1800s.

City council also seeking applicants for Ward 3 vacancy.

Nine charges dismissed as part of an Afton man's plea agreement

Tonies, out-of-town library cards now offered at Gibson Memorial Library.

District looks to add office space for AEA staff at high school before demolition of old ECC.

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.

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