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Candidates promote fresh ideas for state offices
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (1088+ words) Editor's note: This is the second part of Clarke County Democrats' Tuesday Night in the Park event in June featuring state candidates for office. An article featuring candidate for secretary of agriculture Chris Jones appeared in the June 25 paper. With…...
Adair County: Positive drug tests lead to probation violation
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (100+ words) Lindsay L. Hommes, 42, of Adair was taken into custody 9: 50 a. m. June 22, on two Adair County warrants for the charge of violation of probation." According to a Department of Correctional Services report, Hommes received two suspended sentences after being convicted of theft, fourth…...
Adams County - Man who escaped custody at Fort Des Moines found in Adams County
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (796+ words) According to an Adams County District Court document, Colton was ordered to appear in court May 12 for a show cause/contempt hearing and did not." Colton was transported to the Adams County Jail where she was released from after posting…...
OPINION: The itchy, inescapable feeling of not being on time
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (964+ words) This week, I'm back at the Creston News Advertiser after spending last week in Kailua-Kona, which went relatively smoothly until I had to fly back home. Alone. For the first time in my life. I talked about the fascination and…...
Donald D. Price
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) Donald Dean Price, 86, was born May 30, 1940, to Lena (Thomas) and Jack Price at Mount Pleasant and died June 9, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Morning Star at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines." Don is survived by his wife of 35 years…...
A journey of resilience: lessons on leadership and legacy from Israel
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (268+ words) While our primary focus was on education, our itinerary naturally blended in profound cultural and historical learning experiences that shed light on the immense challenges Israel faces, particularly concerning antisemitism and the realities of the current war. Inside the Israeli…...
Creston Police: Meth, pills discovered during traffic stop
5+ day, 22+ min ago (359+ words) Nathaniel J. Berning, 58, of Creston, was taken into custody June 20 on the charge of OWI, first offense." According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 10: 50 p. m. a traffic stop was conducted on a 2006 Ford F-150 at Cherry and Carpenter streets for an equipment…...
Mary G. Mc Elroy
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (254+ words) 95, died peacefully Friday, June 19, 2026, in Cedar Rapids. She had been living there for 3. 5 years to be closer to her sister Ethel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, June 30 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. Visitation…...
Panther offense keeps rolling
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (625+ words) Over the past three games, the Panthers have averaged more than 10 runs per game, capped by an 11-0 shut out of Shenandoah at home Tuesday. Against Kuemper Catholic Monday, the Panthers split a doubleheader, winning a narrow game one 8-7 and falling…...
Union County: Lorimor man investigated by DHHS for child abuse
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (203+ words) Andrew J. Pettit, 45, of Lorimor, was taken into custody June 16 on a Union County warrant for the charge of child endangerment - bodily injury, a Class D felony." According to a Union County Sheriff's Office report, at approximately 5: 45 p. m. May 8, deputies accompanied a…...