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Dwight Hickman, 87, Mount Ayr, Iowa
Visitation Location:Armstrong Funeral Home - Mount Ayr, Iowa. Visitation Start:9:00 a.m. Visitation End:11:00 a.m. Memorials:Dwight would like you to take the money you'd spend on flowers or memorials and take your family out to supper and create memories. Funeral Home:Armstrong Funeral Home - Mount Ayr. Cemetery:Rose Hill Cemetery. Notes:www.armstrongfh.com.
Creston Arrests
(Creston) Creston Police arrested six people over the weekend. The arrests ranged from driving while barred, Animal at large, OWI, and drug possession. *Mark Thomas Bregar, 24, 416 New York Avenue, was arrested at the intersection of Cherry and Townline. Bregar was charged with Driving while barred. Bregar was taken to the Union County Jail, where he was later released on $2000 cash or surety bond.
Squeeze bunt sends Akron-Westfield past Bedford in extra-inning quarterfinal
CARROLL — Class 1A top-ranked and seeded Akron-Westfield squeezed past eighth-seeded Bedford in extra innings in state quarterfinal round action Monday at Merchants Park, winning 3-2 in nine innings on a squeeze bunt. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, A-W top...
Creston police report pair of early Monday morning drug arrests
(Creston) -- A pair of Creston suspects face drug charges following their arrests in separate incidents early Monday morning. The Creston Police Department says 44-year-old Ronnee Colleen Abel of Creston was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. for possession of a controlled substance, non-marijuana, 3rd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Authorities say the arrest occurred in the 500 block of West Adams Street.
Work at softball field begins
GRANT CITY, Mo. — Work at the softball field is underway in Grant City. In May, the Worth County R-III school board voted to have the district purchase new lighting for a 200-foot softball field. However, as the current field is larger than that, the outfield fence is being brought in to 200 feet.
Restoring an Afton building’s history
AFTON - On the southwest corner of the Afton square sits a business with three doors, one to a boutique, another to a cafe, and another up the stairs on the side of the building to an apartment and Airbnb location. A painted banner above the building reads “Rexall Drugs...
Woodbury family members seriously injured in fatal rollover crash in Missouri
Three members of a Woodbury family were seriously injured and a Kansas man died Sunday evening after a one-car rollover crash in Missouri. Karam Bedros, 65, of Woodbury, was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento north on Interstate 35, 7 miles north of Eagleville, Mo., around 5 p.m. Sunday when the vehicle traveled off the west side of the road and struck an emergency median crossover, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports.
Creston Police report - July 22, 2024
Mark T. Bregar, 24, of Creston, was taken into custody 12:49 a.m. July 20, on Cherry and Townline streets for the charge of driving while barred. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 12:25 a.m. officers stopped a 1999 Jeep Cherokee. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Bregar. Bregar admitted to not having a valid license and was discovered to be barred.
Ridiculous: Restaurant Named “Bodega” Changes Name Under C&D Threat
It’s always frustrating to watch a trademark dispute occur when the marks in question are non-distinctive or generic in nature. Now, I want to be careful here, because the trademark in question here is one that has been applied in a way slightly different than the generic use of the term is typically used. An analog of sorts might be “apple.” Used in the foodstuffs business, that is obviously a term that would not be trademarkable. Used in the computer industry, on the other hand, makes the use valid for trademark purposes.
Creston Police report, 7/23/24
The Creston (IA) Police Department reports three recent arrests:. 7-22-2024 2:15pm: Zackary Charles Huddleson, 33, Afton was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC. Huddleson was charged on a Union County Warrant for Assault causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness. Huddleson was taken to the Union County Jail where he was later released on $1000 cash or surety bond.
Bedford baseball follows success of previous sports, ready for first state trip
(Bedford) -- A thrilling run through district and substate play has Bedford preparing for their first state tournament in school history. The Bulldogs (20-10) are the No. 8 seed in the 1A tournament and will meet top-seeded Akron-Westfield (27-3) on Monday at 11:00 AM on KMA-FM 99.1 in Carroll. “The...
Helicopter Crash In Benton Township
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to South Galena Road in Benton Township for a helicopter crash. The helicopter struck a power line causing it to crash into a nearby field. The pilot, 40year old Loren Friedle of Smyrna, Georgia was the lone occupant of the helicopter and reported no injuries. Benton First Response, Cuba City Fire, Southwest Health EMS, the National Transportation Safety Board and Alliant Energy assisted.
Creston Teen Transported to the Hospital Following a Two-Vehicle Accident
(Creston) A Creston teen was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident this (Wednesday) morning. The Creston Police Department says the 15-year-old male was driving a 2023 Moped north on Mulberry Street and stopped at the intersection of Townline Street. The teen stated he looked before going into the intersection and as he left the stop sign, attempting to turn left, he was struck by a 2024 Nissan, driven by Oscar Alvarez.
Joellen E. Ehm
Joellen “Jo” Eileen (Montgomery) Ehm, 90, of Creston, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, July 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Rusk officiating. Burial will be 2:30 p.m., July 26, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston is in charge of arrangements.
Southwestern Community College Honors 58 Student-Athletes for 2023-24 NJCAA Academic Awards
Creston, IA – Southwestern Community College (SWCC) proudly announces that 58 of its student-athletes have been honored with the 2023-24 NJCAA Academic Awards, recognizing their exceptional dedication and performance in the classroom. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently announced the 2023-24 All-Academic Teams, celebrating a total of...
The end and the beginning
Monday as the Panthers fell in postseason baseball to Harlan, a year of athletics came to a close. I first started covering Southwest Iowa sports in the fall of 2022 when I followed the Lenox Tigers as they made their run for the Dome. They were knocked out in semifinals play, but it was an exciting season.
Five Panthers earn all-conference softball honors
After a 20-16 regular season with a 17-3 Hawkeye 10 record, the Panthers placed second in the conference and five athletes earned all-conference honors. Junior Ava Adamson earned a spot on first team all-conference for the second year in a row. She was recognized for her efforts as catcher and shortstop.
Top-seeded Westerners to take on state newcomer Bedford
AKRON — The way Gordy Johnson looks at it, there’s no hitting or pitching philosophy at Akron-Westfield. Just a lot of good kids who have bought in. “We have good kids and good parents,” said Johnson. “We talk about playing well together and working hard. The kids buy in. I’m very proud of these guys. I was very proud of them last year. I’m proud of them every year. They’re just a great bunch of kids.”
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