Creston's Kaden Street put in the proper time and effort during his prep career to have success. (Creston) -- Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources are observing a bypass discovered in Creston Monday morning. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. 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. 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"I'm all about atmosphere," Street said. The food drive was a huge success. Creston Arts board president Brian Zachary hopes the program will help develop Creston's appreciation for art. It is under construction. One of them was related to a future meeting. 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. Published Date March 2, 2023. . Diego Manzanarez, 30, of Creston, was taken into custody 12:40 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 1400 block of North Elm Street for the charge of possession of a controlled substance - marijuana, second offense. The Creston Community School District invites the community to a presentation related to school violence prevention. The twister was blamed for ten deaths in Winterset and one in Red Haw State Park in southern Iowa's Lucas County. Sewage seeped out of the sewer in Creston, Mt. Slight chance of a rain shower. (Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 24-year-old Ashely Dawn Eblen on Thursday at her residence. (Creston) The Creston Police Department arrested 24-year-old Ashely Dawn Eblen on Thursday at her residence. The search resulted in four arrests and more than 40 felony charges. They raised top quality show cattle with their son Steve. The Legal Advocate's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you. Sioux (Maryville) -- Former Creston star Kelsey Fields has been honored as an All-MIAA honorable mention choice. At 10:12 p.m. March 1, Leslie A. Luther, 609 S. Vine St., reported a trailer had been taken from the back yard of her residence in the 600 block of South Vine Street. The vendor, Cott Systems, supplies professional services and cloud-based software [], A three-month abeyance on any new wind turbine permit applications is in place in Union County. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision, said Bond. Creston Police arrested 48-year-old Dorie Marie Shiltz of Creston on Monday for OWI 1st offense. One year later, 'resilient' is the word Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala would use to describe the last year. A grant allows the schools to participate in the Rachels Challenge assembly. The nutrient reduction system project with Gross-Wen Technologies offers an option [], (Creston) The money spent by the Union County Secondary Roads Department doesnt go to anything flashy or exciting, but rural residents do rely on the investment made on county roads. Superintendent Tim Kuehl explains the main reason the district is considering the change. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Sunday will be one year since one of the strongest tornadoes on record in Iowa struck Winterset, with 12 others causing damage around the state. -- An inmate with charges out of Adams and Lancaster Counties is back in custody after he went missing in December 2022. Hoffman was cited on Tuesday and released on a Promise to Appear. Vehicle information has been [], 12-16-22 School finances can be complex. Southwestern ends the regular season with a 59-38 loss to Des Moines Area Community College. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office says 16-year-old Alivia Harris of Lenox took off a tracking device and left her residence sometime Thursday night. 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. Monday 2/20. The Iowa DNR says the bypass was found in the city of Creston's collection system near Taylor Park, which flows into a marshy area and eventually drains into McKinley Lake. Held in abeyance is a legal term that means temporarily suspended. That abeyance lapsed about one year later but a group of concerned county residents encouraged [], 12-20-22 On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, residents in the Southwest Valley School District will vote on a $18.6 million bond. THEY USED 18 COMBINES, 45, 40 SEMI TRUCKS AND 20 GRAIN CARTS TO GET THE JOB DONE BY NOON. Between changes in personnel, staffing and covid, Bristow said its been [], 11-23-22 The realities of todays workforce shortage are evident in the Creston Community School District. Hello, we are Candice Bond* and Stefano G. Formica*, and the law firm of Bond Legal works closely with victims and their families impacted by a variety of accidents and tragedies. Luis Rivera tragically . Last week the Creston City Council met with Jane Briley, Historic Preservation Commission Chair, regarding the 2022 activities report. No decision to make the change has been made yet, although its something the school board and administration have been considering. (Creston) Creston Police are investigating a missing trailer reported stolen at around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Creston community comes together to harvest 5 farm fields in one day for grieving family, NEW TONIGHT, DANCING TO VIRAL FARMERS CAME TOGETHER IN UNION COUNTY TO HARVEST 500 ACRES OF GRAIN IN A SINGLE DAY. New playground equipment and surfacing to replace an existing playground northwest of the school building has been on the districts to-do list for several years. At KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. The new fiscal year doesnt start until July, but the budget preparation starts now. Leesa Lester, Transit [], Mindy Stalker has been named Executive Director of Union County Development Association. While Lower Kootenay Band election invalid, appellants say, Proposed Creston 2023 budget includes 4.42% municipal tax increase, Local governments getting millions of dollars, MLA pays tribute to German tourists killed in Invermere-area avalanche, Interior Health urges extreme caution due to avalanche danger, RDCK budget calls for 8 new staff positions, Thundercats ready for round two of the KIJHL playoffs, B.C., feds reach $3.3 billion health care top-up deal, Province paying $150 million for overhaul of 911 system, Tentative agreement reached between SD8 and CUPE 748, Province predicts declining multi-billion dollar deficit over next three years, Province giving out another round of cost-of-living supports, Creston grain elevator restoration to be completed early spring, Columbia Basin Trust gives grants to sustainability projects, Province spending $440 million to better detect, treat and prevent cancers, Power restored to Creston after prolonged outages. Eblen was taken to Adams County Jail. Now, when she isnt planning for a county emergency, she is laying the groundwork for someone to step into her shoes when she retires next year. 7:10 p.m., missing dog reported in Fontanelle. More, Visit us on In this position, he has led all district professional learning to improve culture and climate over the past [], (Creston) Tuesday night the Creston City Council approved an Engineering Agreement with Veenstra and Kimm for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project. The bypass occurred near Taylor Park, which flows into a marshy area and eventually drains into McKinley Lake. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Cresco, IA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. Stender says due to bullying and harassment issues that largely happen outside of school through a variety [], (Creston) Creston Community School Superintendent Deron Stender has been discussing school finances in his monthly Panther Pitch. In the fifth in a series of articles, this time he explains the restrictions related to school funds. This week the board heard from Union County Development Association Executive Director Mindy Stalker. The bill passed with a 55-45 vote in the Iowa House and a 31-18 vote in the Iowa Senate. The agenda also includes the formal passing of the torch from one board president to another. I would like to thank you for your support on Winterset was voted one of America's top 150 favorite small towns according to FamilyDestinationsGuide.com. A little more than a year ago in November 2021, the Union County Board of Supervisors established a solar energy [], 12-27-22 Project costs at the Wastewater treatment facility are passed on to residents through increased sewer rates. An additional $4.5 billion will build on cost-of-living investments. Because this is how a community comes together and its just what life is all about," Baker's daughter, Meredith Wulf, said. This week the board heard funding requests from the Union County Fair Board and Union County Historical Society. IT IS ONE AREA BUSINESS AND ITS PACKED LUNCHES FOR ALL OF THE FARMERS, STUDENTS FROM THE SAINT MALACHY SCHOOL AND CRESTON DECORATED THE LUNCH SACKS AND THEN WRO. March 02, 2023. The group of 16 is now preparing for the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championship in Dayton, Ohio in April. Mar. The search resulted in four arrests and more than 40 felony charges. The female occupant exited the home and was [], 11-21-22 A Creston business was awarded assistance through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for building expansion. KNOW SOMETHING WE DON'T ABOUT THIS ACCIDENT? Atlantic, IA, USA / Western Iowa Today 96.5 KSOM KS 95.7. Last week the Creston City Council authorized submission of a BOOST grant application on behalf of the Union County Development Association. One entails the city council entering into a general obligation bond of up to $2 million to cover the costs of constructing, furnishing, and equipping a public swimming pool. In December the one bid submitted for the first phase renovation plan was considerably higher than budgeted and a half million dollars more than had been raised for the project. The most prolific tornado-producing storm of the day on March 5, 2022, dropped five twisters across the state. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCCI-TV. Bond Legal is organized as an LLC in Illinois and as a Professional Corporation in California. Dozens of Iowa farmers came together in Union County to harvest 550 acres in a single day.It happened just one week after Paul Baker of Creston unexpectedly died at the age of 66. In July the council accepted and awarded the contract for the construction to Graphite Construction Group, Inc. for $3.56 million. News Local Sports Opinion Obituaries Online Newspaper. can let others 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. The Urban Revitalization Act, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, is intended to encourage development, redevelopment and revitalization within a designated area [], 11-21-22 A Ringgold County man was charged with arson for a Bedford house fire over the weekend that left one injured. OR DO YOU HAVE A NEWS TIP Mike Livingston, 70, of Orient, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Hatfield, Missouri. These needs are found throughout our schools and hinder our ability to provide the best [], 12-19-22 Carpentry and building trades programs offered at Southwestern Community College (SWCC) were highlighted during the recent SWCC board of trustees regular meeting. "As far as I've come, they know I can set a bar high and try to reach it," Street said. During the investigation, the Officer charged 65-year-old Kenneth Earl Huber with possessing a controlled substance, 3rd or subsequent offense. She just covers the ground at second base and makes all those plays.Another r, The water allocation permit provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Creston Waterworks and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association to use 3 Mile Lake expires March 24 but there is no urgency by the state for the two entities to renew its permit.Creston Waterworks and SIRWA are in a stalemate over a mutual aid agreement specifically after SIRWA expects to operate its own water treatment plant in early 2024. Of particular concern, was that a loaded handgun was inside of the pickup at the time of the theft. (Adair Co) A Greenfield man was arrested on a warrant for five counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree and three counts of Enticement of a Minor under 16. Two representatives from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources met with the Creston City Council last week talking about what is planned but to also ask the City to [], Google maps may be able to help you find a location in Union County, but with Beacon, the countys geographic information system, you can learn so much more.