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December 16, 2025
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Local News

Judge hears Crook case - decision to come next week

Judge hears Crook case - decision to come next week

In a two-day federal preliminary injunction hearing, the school district and Melisa Crook argued school safety, student disruption in the wake of Crook's social media comment. The result of the case will determine Crook's employment status at CHS.

By Erin Henze●
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 pm CST

Top Stories

SWCC’s $6M center opens bids

SWCC’s $6M center opens bids

Stepping up at state

Stepping up at state

Daggett elected mayor

Daggett elected mayor

Library supports explosive reading trend in new collection

Library supports explosive reading trend in new collection

Road crew plows through equipment failure, long days

Road crew plows through equipment failure, long days

Bringing Creston out of decline: mayoral candidates share thoughts

Bringing Creston out of decline: mayoral candidates share thoughts

Deck the malls

Deck the malls

Cheers joins East Union leadership

Cheers joins East Union leadership

Latest Headlines

Two Iowa soldiers killed in Syria

Two Iowa soldiers killed in Syria


Parks and rec recommends acquiring ECC playground

Parks and rec recommends acquiring ECC playground


Christmas basket donations continue

Christmas basket donations continue


Extension policy stumps waterworks

Extension policy stumps waterworks


City prioritizes quality over quantity, rehabbing 4 houses

City prioritizes quality over quantity, rehabbing 4 houses


Future of ECC playground uncertain as school lists property for sale

Future of ECC playground uncertain as school lists property for sale


Homestead close to reopening

Homestead close to reopening


Christmas in Creston

Christmas in Creston


TIF funds certified for next year

TIF funds certified for next year


Recruitment leads SWCC program suggestions

Recruitment leads SWCC program suggestions


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Local Events

News

Judge hears Crook case - decision to come next weekLocal News

Judge hears Crook case - decision to come next week

By Erin Henze●
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 pm CST

‘Welcome Home’

‘Welcome Home’

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

Sports

Mount Ayr girls stay unbeatenLocal Sports

Mount Ayr girls stay unbeaten

By LARRY PETERSON●
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 am CST

Bedford, SEW clip Mount Ayr

Bedford, SEW clip Mount Ayr

Hines, McPhee lead Spartan teams against Raiders

Hines, McPhee lead Spartan teams against Raiders

Records

Creston Police: Ames woman charged with second OWI SundayPolice Reports

Creston Police: Ames woman charged with second OWI Sunday

By STAFF REPORT●
December 16, 2025 at 5:40 am CST

Creston Police: A Creston man was cited after his dog attacked another dog

Creston Police: A Creston man was cited after his dog attacked another dog

Creston Police: Police charge woman for OWI at the elementary school

Creston Police: Police charge woman for OWI at the elementary school

Adair County Free Press

‘Welcome Home’Adair County Free Press

‘Welcome Home’

By Caleb Nelson●
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 pm CST

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Fontanelle Observer

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities studyAdair County Free Press

Nodaway Valley reviews early results of districtwide facilities study

By Caleb Nelson●
December 16, 2025 at 2:23 pm CST

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Fry selected to be interim chief after retirement

Community donations aid Fontanelle Fire and Rescue in buying a UTV

Community donations aid Fontanelle Fire and Rescue in buying a UTV

Photo Galleries

Creston area Dec. 15 storm damageLocal News

Creston area Dec. 15 storm damage

By Katie Wray●
December 16, 2021 at 10:26 am CST

Friends of the Library 2021 Cemetery Walk

Friends of the Library 2021 Cemetery Walk

Running on Tradition 5K and Mud Run

Running on Tradition 5K and Mud Run

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