Local
February 7, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.•By AMY HANSEN CNA staff reporter ahansen@crestonnews.com
In the business of woodworking, it’s important to enjoy the art of the craft, as well as satisfying the customers.
This is true for Gerald Hostetler, owner of Cedar Grove Woodworking.
February 6, 2012 - 11:14 a.m.•By SCOTT VICKER CNA staff reporter svicker@crestonnews.com
Tony Henry, 17, had a crazy idea Friday.
While working at Creston Pizza Ranch with Matt Reeves, 20, and Austin Brunell, 17, Henry proposed an odd question to his co-workers.
February 6, 2012 - 11:11 a.m.
The Creston News Advertiser staff won five first-place and four second-place awards in the Iowa Newspaper Foundation's 2012 Better Newspaper Contests.
February 6, 2012 - 11:10 a.m.•By SHAWNA CREVELING — CNA staff reporter screveling@crestonnews.com
The Creston High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are sponsoring a community service project to raise awareness and money for the March of Dimes charity.
February 6, 2012 - 11:06 a.m.•By SCOTT VICKER CNA staff reporter svicker@crestonnews.com
The United States Department of Agriculture held a public hearing Thursday afternoon regarding the proposed closing of the Union County Farm Service Agency office in Creston. The public meeting was attended by nearly 100 people.
February 3, 2012 - 10:19 a.m.•By AMY HANSEN CNA staff reporter ahansen@crestonnews.com
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.
February 3, 2012 - 10:17 a.m.•By KYLE WILSON — CNA assistant managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com
CORNING — Next week, Peggy Slotsky of Corning will release her seventh book, "Parents! Tips to Make Decisions, Solve Problems."
The 64-page book is part of her "If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now" series, which Slotsky continues to publish "to help empower single parents and provide them a resource to take control of their families."
February 2, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.
A safe food class will be offered 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at ISU Extension and Outreach Adams County in Corning.
February 2, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.
Adair County Health System is sponsoring a heart health lunch and learn noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 14 in the education room at Adair County Memorial Hospital in Greenfield. The event is free.
February 2, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.
Greater Regional Respiratory Services and Iowa Clinic Cardiovascular Services Center will present a program on women’s heart health noon Tuesday in the Medical Arts Plaza conference room. Dr. Pamela Nerheim, cardiologist, will be presenting the program. Preregistration is required at 641-782-3828 and seating is limited.
February 2, 2012 - 10:54 a.m.
Creston: Arts Depot Gallery will host a reception 7 to 9 p.m. Friday for Sheila Sutton and Ken Feldhacker, whose photography will be on display in the month of February. Both are members of the Southwest Iowa Shutterbugs. The reception is open to the public and an opportunity to meet the artists and speak to them about their work. The gallery is located at the restored Creston Depot.
February 2, 2012 - 10:43 a.m.•By SCOTT VICKER CNA staff reporter svicker@crestonnews.com
The Jan. 25 episode of “CSI” marked the end of an era, as it was Marg Helgenberger’s final episode portraying Catherine Willows on the hit show.
This milestone held special significance for one local man.
February 2, 2012 - 10:42 a.m.•By AMY HANSEN CNA staff reporter ahansen@crestonnews.com
AFTON — An Afton man died in a tractor-rollover accident Wednesday evening.
February 1, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.•By SHAWNA CREVELING — CNA staff reporter screveling@crestonnews.com
Janel McLain used to work at Creston Vision Clinic and now works with her husband at the Union County Abstract Office. She started volunteering at the Creston City Pound a couple of years ago, but wanted to do more.
February 1, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.
GriefShare, a grief support group at Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St., is beginning a new 13-week cycle on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
