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South Central Iowa's daily newspaper published Monday through Friday. For story ideas contact – news @crestonnews .com.

Creston, IA
Joined May 2019
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5 years
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen's tribute to Steve McDermott; educator and artist who passed away last week. McDermott was Sorensen's first art teacher in school, and this drawing includes the logos of all of the area schools McDermott served.
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Driskell takes over as CCHS activities director
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As befitting the funeral of a life-long educator, Steve McDermott’s memorial service was filled with the lessons he taught throughout his life, not only as an educator, but as a father and friend.
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Congratulations to Creston Community High School Class of 2021!
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‘Playing 4 Bill’: The late Bill Taylor is with Creston senior basketball player Sydney Hartsock with every step she takes on the court this winter.
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There was a lot of nostalgia in the room Friday afternoon when 16 CCSD retirees were honored in the CCHS auditorium. But, the heavy dose of emotion was reserved for the their leader, retiring Superintendent Steve McDermott:
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The life of Steve "Magic" McCann of Creston may have ended Wednesday, but the legacy of one of Iowa's all-time premier sports officials will live on for years to come. -
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A highlight for the crowd in Creston was the Panthers’ 4x800-meter team winning a race known for the first time as the Steve McDermott Relay, named that because it was the late Creston Superintendent’s favorite race. Evans, Calvin, Morrison and Briley made up the race. #iahstrk
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“Find something you’re passionate about and use that to reach out to the rest of your community.” - Avery Fuller, Chamber’s 2021 Youth of the Year
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When Kelsey Fields wears the Creston uniform for the final time this weekend at the Iowa State Track and Field Meet, she will leave a legacy that ranks with the best Panthers in school history. Read more about CCHS's Outstanding Female Athlete:
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Briley with an outstanding anchor leg and the 4x800 team for Creston wins the newly named “Steve McDermott Relay.” It was his favorite race. #iahstrk
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2 years
After 21 years, Brad Baker has resigned from his role as Creston Community School Middle School principal. He will finish out his contract with CCSD, which ends June 30.
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‘A natural leader’ selected as Creston’s Citizen of the Year: Sharon Snodgrass continues serving area youth after five decades in education.
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Creston High School's Quinten Fuller is named youth of the year
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3 years
After 35 years at the CNA, we wish Senior feature writer Larry Peterson the best on his new endeavor - retirement!
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After 28 busy winters, he'll be a fan in the stands
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Creston seniors dedicate football season to late classmate and teammate, Sterling Sharp
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2 years
Creston crowns their first wrestling state champion of the 2021-2022 season
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Congratulations @CCSD_Panthers on your induction into the National Honor Society! Congratulations to CCHS’s 2021 National Honor Society inductees:
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Retiring Delwyn Showalter reflects on 36 years of Mount Ayr athletics. -
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@SimpsonCollege ’s Jenna Taylor deals with serious injury, father’s death
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Tiffany Murphy, Creston native and news anchor at CBS affiliate in Beaumont, Texas, has received her second Emmy nomination for hurricane reporting. -
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The district champions advance 11! Four win individual titles
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Mr. Stender greeting Creston elementary students on their first day of school. Welcome to the district @Kid_Advocate !
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Running back Brennan Hayes and defensive back Dylan Calvin named unanimously to first team
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Panthers win 35-27 after an interception by freshman Tom Mikkelsen.
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Lane honored as Creston’s Youth of Year. -
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Junior Noelle McKnight scores 80% of Eagles' first half points
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Keeler takes 6th, Vandevender finishes 5th and Savannah Sistad is crowned champion at 235
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SWCC’s Tom Lesan named Creston Citizen of the Year. -
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UNION COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS: Creston PPEL passes 509-145; East Union PPEL passes 122-70. Total of 9.5% of possible voters participated in the special elections today.
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6 months
25 football seniors honored at banquet
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7 months
For the first time in Creston history, the Panthers defeat the Harlan Cyclones twice in one season.
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10 months
Abigail Barnes of Lamoni continues her recovery after a June accident in Union County
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3 years
Southwestern Community College sophomore Fane Sauvakacolo became the college’s first womens regional track and field champion Sunday and Monday, competing in the heptathlon portion of the regional meet hosted at Iowa Western Community College.
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3 years
Kelsey Fields qualified for the Drake Relays and the Creston Panthers were third at their home girls track meet Monday night. Our story:
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9 months
No. 2 Creston comes away with a 25-22 homecoming win over No. 6 Harlan
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8 months
Creston senior Conner Wiley turned his creativity into weekly hype videos for the undefeated Creston Panthers football team.
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2 years
Rebuilt Iowa Wesleyan team includes Creston native
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Skarda retires after 40-year career at @swcciowa -
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Not only have these senior boys won every John J Harris tournament in their high school careers, they also helped the team claim their 16th title, more than any other team in tournament history. #fourpeat
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Max Chapman takes the heavyweight championship at John J Harris. With only a few matches remaining, the Panthers are winning by more than 60 points
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Jim Lippold is one of three to be honored as a 2021 CCHS Hall of Fame inductee 11 a.m. Friday. Read about @CCSD_Panthers “Distinguished Faculty” pick:
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Through the first half, quarterback Cael Turner is 10-11 for 355 yards, 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown.
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2 years
Creston School District names Casey Tanner its new Elementary School Principal for the upcoming school year
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5 years
Brittany Linch selected to perform with All-State band for second consecutive year.
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Student, athlete, and leader: Meet Braelyn Baker, Creston a chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Youth of the Year.
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3 years
After graduating a large senior class in 2021, Creston boys basketball coach Bryce Schafer believes his team can still gel.
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Panthers overcome a 21-6 deficit against Glenwood, coming back to win 39-33 in a tough fought battle
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2 years
Creston High band wins 3A field performance and placed second in parade at Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree today in Clarinda.
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Creston graduate shows her support for ISU women's basketball
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Former ADM coach brings new look to Panther offense
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3 years
Here’s a portion of Creston High singing the National anthem today during the Veterans Day service. The CNA thanks all the veterans for their time and contributions.
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Christian Ahrens, Lincoln Keeler, Chris Aragon, Will Bolinger, Kaden Street and Max Chapman win in the first round of state wrestling. The Panthers lead the team score after one round.
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42-28 win secures home playoff
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3 years
Creston senior setter Halle Evans took part in the KMAland Senior All-Star Volleyball Series presented by Peru State College on Sunday.
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Young's 23 leads Winterset in 55-39 win
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Four-time state champion Jake Marlin is Creston's first inductee
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1 year
Great return to the court for both Panther boys and girls at Clarinda. Girls win 62-29. Boys win 68-45.
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Kyle Strider, a three-sport all-conference athlete, was named Creston High School's Male Co-Outstanding Athlete.
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2 years
Creston High graduate manages ISU women's team
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Paup named 2023 Outstanding Female Athlete
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Comeback kid: On a rebuilt leg, Cody Tanner plays for NW Missouri State
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Nevada plays at Creston for district title
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Brothers take on restoration project during COVID-19 school closure.
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Area sports briefs include national qualifiers
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Creston Community High School marching band extends streak to 31 years of Division I excellence at state contest. -
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An interception by McCoy Haines sets up a Brennan Hayes 16-yard rushing touchdown. 28-0 2:38 left in the half
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2 years
Owen Henderson catches 8 yard pass for a TD. Creston 42-0 seconds before half
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3 years
Creston High Future Farmers of America member Tucker Rohrig took the words to heart. Now he’s also taking them to the National FFA Convention later this year.
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Student of the year shows her skills
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Austin Evans (144) and Max Chapman (285) are individual conference champions while the Panthers rally for another H10 title even without star Christian Ahrens
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Panthers host defending champs in district opener
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Scott Belger, former Creston all-state player and state champion coach at Southeast Polk, joins Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. His father, longtime Creston coach Vic Belger, was inducted 25 years ago. -
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Emergency management said anyone who has travelled out of the State of Iowa during the past two weeks should self-isolate upon returning home. During the supervisors meeting today it has been disclosed that two individuals have been tested for COVID-19 and results are pending.
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Highway 34 state qualifiers. Savannah Sistad (235) 3rd place, Zoey Vandevender (125) 2nd place, Evy Marlin (130) Regional Champion and Quynn Foster (105) 4th place. Hwy 34 took 4th.
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“I feel like I owe it to my country. Lots of people served and lots of people died. It’s the least I can do to honor them.” - Wyatt Franklin, 2021 CCHS graduate
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Congratulations Alison! Award.
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Panthers boys basketball closed its season 10-10 (5-5 in H10 Conference). On Sunday, they celebrated a season where they faced tremendous adversity. Coach Schafer said the season wouldn’t have happened without the cooperation of parents.
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On Nov. 30, "The Crossing" – a student-run retail store – will open its doors. The effort is in partnership with Creston Booster Club, Green Hills AEA, CAST, and Union County Development Association.
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In a penalty kick shootout, Creston girls soccer wins over Greene County for third in the Valley Girls tournament at Greenfield. First win for the Panthers. See Monday’s CNA!
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A final wish fulfilled: In memory of ‘Forever Eagles fans’ Joe and Judy Chastain, East Union receives a gift
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Flowers just arrived to #crestonnews from @slmac880 . Rest In Peace, friend
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Creston senior Derek Paup was one of 50 Iowa high school football athletes to be invited to the River Battle Bowl.
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After a Category 4 hurricane hits home, three Crestonians react.
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DeVaults will take talents to University of Central Missouri and Simpson College
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Panthers advance in a close 36-33 victory over Glenwood
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Vandevender and Keeler stay alive with pins against their opponents. Sistad already qualifying for the state tournament.
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Creston senior Quinten Fuller created a bocce ball court at McKinley Park
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Smallwood helps Midland surge in second half for GPAC road win at Briar Cliff. Lamb nets 16 for Chargers. -
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As a historic senior class for Creston girls basketball end their season, coach Tony Neubauer delivers his closing remarks and awards postseason awards.
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