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January 15, 2026
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Local News

Creston teacher favored in judge’s ruling

Creston teacher favored in judge’s ruling

In her ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger said the defendants lacked evidence to show the disruption was large enough to justify censoring Melisa Crook.

By Erin Henze●
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 am CST

Top Stories

Santa Rob embodies the spirit of Old Saint Nick

Santa Rob embodies the spirit of Old Saint Nick

‘Finding beauty after the storm’

‘Finding beauty after the storm’

County chairs rotate in organization for 2026

County chairs rotate in organization for 2026

From Creston to Call of Duty

From Creston to Call of Duty

Various boards searching for candidates

Various boards searching for candidates

Low city funds hit library budget

Low city funds hit library budget

Journal entries and weary ramblings

Journal entries and weary ramblings

Next round of ordinance edits approved

Next round of ordinance edits approved

Latest Headlines

A respectful argument

A respectful argument


2025 in review: Hard News

2025 in review: Hard News


Sheriff discusses jail schedule with county supervisors

Sheriff discusses jail schedule with county supervisors


2025 in review: Community

2025 in review: Community


2025 in review: Business

2025 in review: Business


The dos and don’ts of holiday recycling

The dos and don’ts of holiday recycling


Coordinator avoids $96k expense for EMA

Coordinator avoids $96k expense for EMA


Bird flu confirmed in dead geese at Green Valley Lake

Bird flu confirmed in dead geese at Green Valley Lake


Tim Kuehl to retire as shared superintendent

Tim Kuehl to retire as shared superintendent


Greenlawn secures caretaking into 2028

Greenlawn secures caretaking into 2028


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Local Events

News

FORWARD FOCUS: Greenfield pool project gains ground going into 2026Adair County Free Press

FORWARD FOCUS: Greenfield pool project gains ground going into 2026

By Caleb Nelson●
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 pm CST

Pantry full despite lingering shutdown fallout

Pantry full despite lingering shutdown fallout

Endres joins Greenfield Medical Clinic

Endres joins Greenfield Medical Clinic

Sports

Stalled in the stretchLocal Sports

Stalled in the stretch

By LARRY PETERSON●
January 14, 2026 at 5:50 am CST

Two Panther finalists at WCV

Two Panther finalists at WCV

Bailey’s record 41 points paves the way for 68-45 Creston win over Panorama

Bailey’s record 41 points paves the way for  68-45 Creston win over Panorama

Records

Creston Police: Osceola man charged with domestic assaultPolice Reports

Creston Police: Osceola man charged with domestic assault

By STAFF REPORT●
January 13, 2026 at 5:55 am CST

Accident: Motorcycle slides 270 feet through fence in one-vehicle accident in Creston

Accident: Motorcycle slides 270 feet through fence in one-vehicle accident in Creston

Union County: October traffic stop results in warrant for Cedar Rapids teen

Union County: October traffic stop results in warrant for Cedar Rapids teen

Adair County Free Press

FORWARD FOCUS: Greenfield pool project gains ground going into 2026Adair County Free Press

FORWARD FOCUS: Greenfield pool project gains ground going into 2026

By Caleb Nelson●
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 pm CST

Pantry full despite lingering shutdown fallout

Pantry full despite lingering shutdown fallout

Endres joins Greenfield Medical Clinic

Endres joins Greenfield Medical Clinic

Fontanelle Observer

FORWARD FOCUS: Greenfield pool project gains ground going into 2026Adair County Free Press

FORWARD FOCUS: Greenfield pool project gains ground going into 2026

By Caleb Nelson●
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 pm CST

Pantry full despite lingering shutdown fallout

Pantry full despite lingering shutdown fallout

Endres joins Greenfield Medical Clinic

Endres joins Greenfield Medical Clinic

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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