Local News

'Important to teach teens'

The problem of unwanted teen pregnancies has been around for generations, and it appears the issue is still as prominent today as it was years ago. ... Read More »

Sports

No. 4 Panthers set to host sectionals

Perhaps the most important weekend of the high school wrestling season is here. At sites all across the state, Class 1A and 2A sectional tournaments will be held. The top two ... Read More »

Middle school basketball

8th boys Atlantic topped the Creston eighth-grade boys Monday, 42-27, stretching a five-point game to a 17-point margin in the third quarter. Chris Foster led Creston with 11 ... Read More »

Opinion

Getting set for a great area postseason

Starting Saturday at noon, the postseason officially gets under way for the winter sports season. The next month-plus promises to be an exciting one around the area. The Cres ... Read More »

Thank you from Coaches vs. Cancer

From Michelle Gitzen, Coaches vs. Cancer, and Anne Pellett, Community RelationsOn behalf of all of us associated with this year’s American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer ev ... Read More »

Obituaries

David Crago - Afton

David Crago, 69, of Afton, died Feb. 1, 2012, on his farm from injuries sustained in a tractor accident. ... Read More »

Community

Baird, Kendrick to wed in Mexico

Tara Lea Baird and Brian David Kendrick, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., announce their engagement and approaching marriage. ... 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 »

National Video

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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