We're available 24/7. Lindsay Stoaks, SWCC vice president of instruction, spoke to the board regarding a necessary informed consent conflict waiver related to the $1 million Career [], (Greenfield) Greenfield Chamber Main Street shared the news that Greenfield was recently awarded a $530,000 Downtown Revitalization Grant for facade improvements. Representing the Union County Fair Board, Ben Adamson was [], Tuesday night the Creston City Council moved forward on finalizing a development agreement related to the empty lot in the 100 block of N Maple Street. This week a second project at the Union County Fairgrounds was [], 12-13-22 Every year, the compensation board recommends a specific wage increase for Union County officials. have a fundraiser started on behalf of those affected? You can't beat the generosity and the example that every single one of these people who came out today, the example they're setting for their children, for their children's children. David Graham and the Eskimo Brothers will be at the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield on March 11th, with the concert to start at 7pm. Union County Sheriff Mark Shepherd was [], 1-11-23 An organized cyber attack Christmas Day against a digital-records management vendor has left Union County offices reverting to paper-based processes for real-estate transactions. I finally get my chance now. But the board also learned [], The Union County Board of Supervisors are just getting into the budget preparation period for the next fiscal year that starts July 1. Leesa Lester, Transit [], Mindy Stalker has been named Executive Director of Union County Development Association. The feeling of the coaches, team and town made me know what home feels like.". Loretta Francois, 89, of Creston, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at Greater Regional Health in Creston. (Creston) Creston Police report two arrests and one incident. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. The agency says the sewage overflow from the station is believed to have begun around 6 a.m. and was discovered shortly after before ending around 7:30 a.m. Click below to hear the full interview. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Creston News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Creston, IA Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com. Rick Wright, Woodburn, reported credit card/ATM fraud on Feb. 17. Bishop said the college is now meeting pre-COVID (2019) numbers with a fall 2022 enrollment [], 11-17-22 Work is underway on the new City of Creston Public Works building. You have permission to edit this article. Many of the hands-on [], 12-16-22 The hope for renovating Crestons city pool seemed to sink after the one bid received for the McKinley Park Aquatic Center (MPAC) renovation came in a half million dollars more than the money raised for the project. The additional deputy required the purchase of another patrol vehicle. It's been a year since an EF4 tornado ripped through Winterset on March 5, 2022, killing six people, two of them under the age of 5. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news fromCreston, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Mostly cloudy early, then afternoon sunshine. Jodi Johnson was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Iowa Highway 25 and Cottonwood Street in Creston. [], (Creston) Creston Community School Superintendent Deron Stender has been discussing school finances in his monthly Panther Pitch. In his third in a series of articles, this month he explains more about how much money the district receives from the state. Two years ago the Union County Board of Supervisors extended an abeyance on any new wind turbine permit applications until the wind farm development in Union County was complete. (Creston) The Creston Police Department charged 18-year-old Ella Jean Hoffman with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) 1st Offense. Scott (Lenox) -- Taylor County authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a runaway juvenile from Lenox. During the investigation, the Officer charged 65-year-old Kenneth Earl Huber with possessing a controlled substance, 3rd or subsequent offense. Police transported Huber to the Montgomery County Jail and held him on a $5,000 bond. Stender says one of the most difficult and confusing elements of school funding is how Iowa law restricts the way [], Approving a development agreement by and between the City of Creston and Agnew Lofts, LLC pushes the renovation of the former VanGelder Clothing Store building in uptown Creston one step closer to fruition. 6 seed, but they took no prisoners. In July the council accepted and awarded the contract for the construction to Graphite Construction Group, Inc. for $3.56 million. Creston's Gavilon changes name, ownership - Creston News An attorney can help. In 1977 John and Betty decided to branch out into innovative technology. A few months ago, Benson Hill was awarded assistance through [], 12-29-22 One of the concerns Creston Community School Superintendent Deron Stender had when he addressed the board in December was the same one as the previous month, and that is with limited staff, departments are operating on very thin ice. While staff shortages exist in multiple departments, here Stender talked about food service. Creston Arts is looking to do three-month cycles of the program. UCDA Board President Kevin [], A $4.5 million lake restoration project of Three-Mile Lake is in the works, but there is a funding gap the Iowa DNR is trying to fill. In Creston Community School Superintendent Deron Stenders latest Panther Pitch, he addresses some of the principles affecting school funding, in an effort to explain where those tax dollars are going and how the number of children determines district [], 12-14-22 Your ticket might be a winner. The Iowa State Patrol reports 15-year-old Abbi Overholser, from Benton, was driving a 2009 Chevy Trailblazer traveling south on Ringgold County Road P-33, south of Diagonal at around 7pm, when she swerved to avoid a deer on the road. A state report indicating that the Taylor County nursing home faced more than $900,000 in fines has been changed to indicate the actual penalty [], Two years ago the Union County Board of Supervisors extended an abeyance on any new wind turbine permit applications until the wind farm development in Union County was complete. Duckworth met with the Union County Board of Supervisors [], (Creston) The Creston City Council has two public hearings set for February 21, one a development agreement and another a lease agreement. (Creston) Creston Police report two arrests and one incident. The 7-member compensation board [], 12-12-22 Creative placemaking and wayfinding efforts are underway in Union County. Street ultimately chose the Mustangs over interest from Grand View, Central, Simpson, Waldorf and Graceland. 7:10 p.m., missing dog reported in Fontanelle. Tuesday night the Creston City Council discussed property at 110 and [], 12-22-22 A proposed ordinance to repeal and replace Crestons Code of Ordinances Chapter 147 Provisions Pertaining to Rental Housing Regulatory and Inspection Program, was met with significant opposition. The stolen equipment is described as a 2019 Road Clipper 58 black trailer with side rails, a wood deck, and a ramp on the back. 1Two Union County men have been sentenced from November's MJET (Multi-Jurisdictional Entry Team) raid on the 1100 block of North Maple Street in Creston. All Democrats and some Republicans voted against the bill including Senator Tom [], The Gibson Memorial Library is closing the book on one expansion plan, turning the page to start a new chapter with a different plan. CRESTON, Iowa Heavy rainfall Sunday night and Monday morning is causing an issue for sewers in some southwest Iowa communities. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. (Creston) -- Creston's Kaden Street put in the proper time and effort during his prep career to have success. Confiscated were drugs, guns and paraphernalia, including a marijuana grow operation. Voters in Mount Ayr head to the polls Tuesday on two questions regarding a new city pool. stored in any form without written permission from The Legal Advocate. The conference board annually reviews, proposes [], (Creston) The future of the McKinley Park Aquatic Center has spiraled down the drain. YOU CANT BEAT THE GENEROSITY AND THE EXAMPLE THAT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE PEOPLE THAT CAME UP TODAY, THE EXAMPLE THEYRE SETTING FOR THEIR CHILDREN AND FOR THEIR CHILDRENS CHILDREN, BECAUSE THIS IS HOW A COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER AND IS JUST ITS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT. I'm not just going to wrestle. KNOW SOMETHING WE DON'T ABOUT THIS ACCIDENT? Jodi Johnson injured in Creston 2-vehicle accident Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. Because the first regularly scheduled council meeting in July 2023 falls on the holiday, the council approved moving the meeting to Wednesday, July [], The Union County Board of Supervisors started the first meeting of the year with a new Supervisor and new board Chair. He married his high school sweetheart Betty Mae Conard Nov. 6, 1955. 1Two Union County men have been sentenced from November's MJET (Multi-Jurisdictional Entry Team) raid on the 1100 block of North Maple Street in Creston. 41 year-old Gregory James Clair, of Creston was arrested at the Creston Union County Law Enforcement Center December 1st and charged with 18 counts of Sexual Abuse on a child under 12, 4 counts of Incest and [], 12-5-22 Crestons Code of Ordinances have changed related to alcoholic beverage control and building codes. The Iowa DNR says the bypass was reported Monday morning from the Pasture lift station east of 105 Deerview Lane. The main advantage would be a potential savings of $46,000. Bond Legal works with The Legal Advocate to provide these news updates because we are passionate about helping victims and their families and hold those who are responsible accountable to make our communities safer. March 02, 2023. Monday morning West Des Moines Police Detectives arrested 30 year-old Dakota Nordstrom, of Creston, on the following charges: Attempted Murder, Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, Going Armed with Intent, and Burglary 1st Degree. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision, said Bond. With the colder-than-average temperatures and the power failing, many were left cold and unsure of when the power would return. Authorities say Harris is described as 5 feet 1 inch and approximately 110 pounds with a cross tattoo under her eye, a nose ring, and a scar on her cheek. The Adair County Sheriffs Office says on Friday, at 8:42 a.m., they received a 911 call from an individual who stated that his white 2011 Chevrolet pickup had just been stolen from the Caseys General Store in Fontanelle.