Foghat headlines sixth annual Party in the Park

They're best known for their musical hits "Slow Ride" and "Third Time Lucky (First Time I Was a Fool)." They are a British rock band, known for their "boogie rock" sound, who have produced seven gold albums and eight total hits on Billboard's Top 100 during the mid- to late-1970s. ... Read More »

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Foghat headlines sixth annual Party in the Park

They're best known for their musical hits "Slow Ride" and "Third Time Lucky (First Time I Was a Fool)." They are a British rock band, known for their "boogie rock" sound, who ... Read More »

Sports

Regional dual assignments announced

After the most recent Iowa high school wrestling dual team rankings were released by the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association, the boys athletic union announced wh ... Read More »

Panther bowlers sweep triangular

The Creston/O-M bowling teams claimed victories here Saturday at Panther Lanes. The Panthers hosted Clarke and Central Decatur and defeated both squads. ... Read More »

Opinion

Tragic end to rewarding week for Iowa football candidate

Normally it's good for a sports journalist to have some "behind the scenes" information on a prominent athlete or team. But in this case, I truly wish I did not. ... Read More »

One week until the groundhog gets involved in winter

Next Thursday is Groundhog Day. This has been one winter even the groundhog can't prolong for too much longer. It has been so nice that even if the "overgrown rodent" does see ... Read More »

Obituaries

Joseph F. Freml – Corning

Joseph F. Freml, 52, of Corning died Jan. 25, 2012. Services are pending at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning. ... Read More »

Rod Barnes – Fort Myers, Fla.

Rod Barnes, 58, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Creston, died Jan. 23, 2012, at his home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of ... Read More »

Community

Stofferahn, Williamson wed in Oct. 8 ceremony

Jaimie Suzanne Stofferahn and John Matthew Williamson, both of Des Moines, were married in a 6 p.m. Oct. 8 ceremony at Salem Lutheran Church in Creston. The Rev. Ben McIntire ... Read More »

Dining

Give an international flair to traditional holiday meals

As the holidays near, you may be wondering how to add a different touch to traditional recipes such as the tried-and-true turkey and those staple side dishes of green beans or ... Read More »

Health

Holiday cooking that doesn't expand the waist line

So many of us look forward to holiday meals only to dread the after effects. We feel regretful, remorseful and rotund. But we don't have to. Getting your holiday fill does not ... Read More »

Eco Living

Save money with these energy efficiency tips

Saving money is on everyone's mind this winter season. Between the holiday expenses, colder temperatures and tight budgets, finding ways to reduce costs can be a bit of a chal ... Read More »

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Reader Poll

Creston Elementary School is looking into having new style report cards called standard-based reporting (SBR). This change would affect first through fifth grades. Would you be in favor of this change?

Yes.
No.
It doesn't affect me.

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