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Creston · CrestonToday is Thursday, May 16, the 137th day of the year. There are 229 days remaining in 2024. Below are news items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.23 years ago (2001)Crowds of children and their parents gathered at the Creston Municipal Airport early this morning to greet the arrival of the Carson & Barnes Circus and get a look at the animals and other attractions. The circus, sponsored by Creston Radio, will have two…See the Story
Throwback Thursday – May 16, 2024
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Creston · CrestonSouthwestern Community College will have two competitors in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Track and Field Championships this weekend.The University of Louisiana at Monroe is host of this year’s competition. Southwestern sophomore Chase Oates, who has set eight school records in indoor and outdoor track for the Spartans, will run in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at 4:50 p.m. Friday.Oates became an automatic national q…See the Story
Spartans send two to nationals
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Creston · CrestonAfter almost a year of planning, Creston is officially applying for the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Grant. The grant must partly go toward housing rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income people.Southern Iowa Council of Governments Senior Planner Jeremy Rounds has taken lead on this project. Working with RDG Planning and Design, a number of priorities from Creston residents were discovered, including beautification and sidewalks…See the Story
Creston takes step forward with IEDA grant
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Creston · CrestonCreston Waterworks Board approved Tuesday the schedule for bids related to water main replacement in the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of North Maple Street.Bids will be accepted until 2 p.m. June 6 and are expected to be reviewed during the board’s June 11 meeting.“We do have a more favorable bid environment,” said General Manager Steve Guthrie as construction-related costs are declining. Timing of this project is as important as cost. The North Mapl…See the Story
North Maple Street water bids open in June
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Creston · CrestonAs you drove to work today, you probably noticed the flags on display in the uptown district. You may have thought, it’s too soon for Memorial Day. Is it Flag Day?The Creston VFW Post 1797 put the flags out to honor National Peace Officer Memorial Day, a day created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy. He also proclaimed this week as Police Week.As the wife of a police officer, this week holds a bittersweet place in my heart. I love seeing our …See the Story
A prayer for safe homecoming
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Creston · CrestonA Greenfield family facing a trial no one would ever want to go through has been able to handle it head on because of the hope and peace they have and the community of people they have rallying behind them.Micah Norby, 6, the son of Michael and Michelle Norby, was diagnosed Feb. 9 with an aggressive form of muscular dystrophy known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).“You type it into Google and it’s devastating that way to see,” Michelle said.…See the Story
Making the impossible possible
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Creston · CrestonThe process to form some sort of ordinance that puts parameters on the building of large commercial strucutures in Adair County reached another point of pause at the Wednesday, May 8 board of supervisors meeting.On a 3-2 vote, the supervisors decided to not move forward with a third reading or adoption of any version of the ordinance being considered. They will instead turn to legal counsel for more concrete answers before moving forward.The mot…See the Story
Supervisors seek more information in lieu of advancing latest ordinance
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Creston · CrestonInformation meetings were held last Wednesday evening and area communities continue preparations for rolling out the red carpet for bicyclists and support personnel as RAGBRAI visits Adair County July 23.Greenfield’s preparations are led by Greenfield Chamber Main Street representative Gina School. Fontanelle’s RAGBRAI committee is being led by Chance Stutzman and co-chair Jessi Young.State food inspector Kim Miller was present at both meetings …See the Story
THE BATTLE OF THE BUTT: Greenfield, other towns plan for RAGBRAI riders' visit
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