*Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IL, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. Joining Stalker in this endeavor is client services and marketing coordinator, Chloe Keefe, who has been with the organization since July. It's been a year since an EF4 tornado ripped through Winterset on March 5, 2022, killing six people, two of them under the age of 5. Creston resident Leslie Anne Luther told authorities the trailer was taken from the backyard at 609 S. Vine Street. Tuesday night the Creston City Council held a public hearing regarding the ordinance that would have required rental property inspections in Creston. Luis Rivera tragically . If you would like us to help you and your family, please contact us through one of the methods below. March 3, 2023, 4:17 PM. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Breaking Premium Corrections Local Government Local News Education News Local Business. Police arrested 21-year-old Jeremiah Lee Whitney of Creston on Monday for driving while barred. Please complete She does everything for us, Jensen said. 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You can't beat the generosity and the example that every single one of these people who came out today, the example they're setting for their children, for their children's children. Votes will be tabulated through Tues. Dec. 13 and the winner announced on Wed. Dec. 14. Scott (Lenox) -- Taylor County authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a runaway juvenile from Lenox. The City of Creston intends [], 12-7-22 A year ago Union County Sheriff Mark Shepherd shared the news with the Union County Board of Supervisors that the county received a $125,000 COPS grant to hire an additional law enforcement professional. Viterra, which means "life from the earth", is an . "I'm all about atmosphere," Street said. Privacy Policy and During the board meeting Monday night, Superintendent Deron Stender said despite the strong campaign to attract employees, the district continues to be short staffed in food service, custodial, paraprofessional, and transportation departments. IT HAPPENED JUST ONE WEEK AFTER PAUL BAKER UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 66. This is a paid advertisement. (Creston) Creston Police are investigating a missing trailer reported stolen at around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Creston City council vote resulted in a tie [], 12-21-22 (updated report) The Lenox Care Center is facing fines stemming from findings that a resident of the home was physically abused, but the fines are significantly less than initially reported. Last week the Creston City Council met with Jane Briley, Historic Preservation Commission Chair, regarding the 2022 activities report. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com. climate British Columbians can once again expect some extra cash in their bank accounts as the provincial government is dolling out another affordability credit. New playground equipment and surfacing to replace an existing playground northwest of the school building has been on the districts to-do list for several years. Last week the council met with the citys financial advisor, Tionna Pooler of Independent Public Advisors to review the operational and capital improvement financial plan for [], 12-23-22 Monday night the Creston Community School Board heard about the advantages to having a solar array on district property. Creston city officials say they expect the bypass to stop midweek and are collecting water samples for analysis. Eblen was held on no bond as she must serve the balance of her jail sentence. stored in any form without written permission from The Legal Advocate. Last week the Creston City Council authorized submission of a BOOST grant application on behalf of the Union County Development Association. The agenda also includes the formal passing of the torch from one board president to another. Sign up to get new stories directly to your inbox! Atlantic, IA, USA / Western Iowa Today 96.5 KSOM KS 95.7. She just covers the ground at second base and makes all those plays.Another r, The water allocation permit provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Creston Waterworks and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association to use 3 Mile Lake expires March 24 but there is no urgency by the state for the two entities to renew its permit.Creston Waterworks and SIRWA are in a stalemate over a mutual aid agreement specifically after SIRWA expects to operate its own water treatment plant in early 2024. The Mount Ayr city [], This week was part two of funding requests to the Union County Board of Supervisors. "It's something I've looked forward to doing since my freshman year," Street said. He is also hoping for more applications for the Maintenance Operator position he has been advertising for. On February 21, the South Grenville Food Bank welcomed 11 different Leeds-Grenville fire departments to a gathering at the Prescott Fire Department where food collected during an 11-day food drive was dropped off. In Creston Community School Superintendent Deron Stenders latest Panther Pitch, he addresses some of the principles affecting school funding, in an effort to explain where those tax dollars are going and how the number of children determines district [], 12-14-22 Your ticket might be a winner. I'm not just going to wrestle. The additional deputy required the purchase of another patrol vehicle. Improvements to the treatment facility are necessary to meet nutrient reduction requirements imposed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Three thousand families were surveyed to get their top 150 and Winterset was named number 88. Eblen was held on no bond as she must serve . Authorities say Harris is described as 5 feet 1 inch and approximately 110 pounds with a cross tattoo under her eye, a nose ring, and a scar on her cheek. Monday morning West Des Moines Police Detectives arrested 30 year-old Dakota Nordstrom, of Creston, on the following charges: Attempted Murder, Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, Going Armed with Intent, and Burglary 1st Degree. A post on the school website says the district faces a number of facility challenges that it must address soon. She is now with law enforcement and human services representatives. The Division of Criminal Investigation Crime Laboratory identified the body as Timothy Fechter, 58, who had been reported missing to Creston police on June 20. HAS A FUNDRAISER STARTED ON BEHALF OF THOSE AFFECTED? Tuesday night the Creston City Council approved pay application number 1 to Graphite Construction Group of $242,224 for work completed. The Iowa DNR says the bypass was found in the city of Creston's collection system near Taylor Park, which flows into a marshy area and eventually drains into McKinley Lake. Last December the Union County Board of Supervisors allocated almost half of those funds in what they called phase 1. Since then the Supervisors have earmarked more projects but not everything. Diego Manzanarez, 30, of Creston, was taken into custody 12:40 a.m. Dec. 10 in the 1400 block of North Elm Street for the charge of possession of a controlled substance - marijuana, second offense. Many of the hands-on [], 12-16-22 The hope for renovating Crestons city pool seemed to sink after the one bid received for the McKinley Park Aquatic Center (MPAC) renovation came in a half million dollars more than the money raised for the project. The council approved work order #3, a Professional Services Contract with Bolton and Menk, for the Airfield Electrical [], (Creston) Union County Emergency Management Coordinator Jo Duckworth always emphasizes having a plan when it comes to preparing for emergencies. On Tuesday Gov. personalized experience where available. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Held in abeyance is a legal term that means temporarily suspended. Before the abeyance was approved, the Supervisors heard from a few people representing the Union County group [], (Creston) The Union County assessors office fiscal year 2024 budget was approved last week but it took two votes. The staff of The Legal Advocate would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Jodi Johnson and family. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean Conflict. "If you improve a lot over four years, that fourth year says a lot. A local business provided sack lunches for the farmers. Is pool renovation dead in the water or still afloat? Slight chance of a rain shower. Eblen was taken to Adams County Jail. "It's something I've looked forward to doing since my freshman Mar. Many of these departments are operating on very [], 11-22-22 Every November the Creston Community School Board approves a handful of organizational items. 9:35 a.m., paged Adair County Ambulance for (Creston) -- A Creston man faces charges following his arrest Thursday afternoon. One year later, 'resilient' is the word Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala would use to describe the last year. During the traffic stop, the Stuart Police Officer noticed the smell of marijuana coming from Washington. 7:10 p.m., missing dog reported in Fontanelle. Compensation board chair Leslie Wurster made the recommendations when meeting with the Union County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. Creston Police arrested 48-year-old Dorie Marie Shiltz of Creston on Monday for OWI 1st offense. It was something the SWCC board of trustees learned during their regular board meeting last week. The district has been awarded multiple STEM awards and now, Maggie . The conference board serves as the governing board for the office of the assessor. Tickets $15 for adults, and free for students high school aged or younger. We would like to thank [], 1-5-23 The first Creston City Council meeting of 2023 was a short one with only five items of new business on the agenda. Authorities say Moreland swerved into the northbound lane to avoid Baker's vehicle, who also then swerved back into the north bound lane striking Moreland's vehicle head on. The group of 16 is now preparing for the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championship in Dayton, Ohio in April. Another person was killed as the tornado passed through Red Haw State Park in Lucas County. The Iowa DNR says the bypass was found in the city of. When she over-corrected, the [], 11-28-22 Because school finance is based on the number of students in a district, its not welcome news when enrollment numbers go down. In July the council accepted and awarded the contract for the construction to Graphite Construction Group, Inc. for $3.56 million. You have permission to edit this article. This was Stalkers first meeting with the Board of Supervisors in her new role as [], The possibility for new wind turbines outside of Creston city limits monopolized the most time during the Creston City Council meeting Tuesday night. In this position, he has led all district professional learning to improve culture and climate over the past [], (Creston) Tuesday night the Creston City Council approved an Engineering Agreement with Veenstra and Kimm for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Improvement Project. For example, a family with Those traveling through Creston have no doubt noticed the two towering grain elevators that give the town its unique skyline. THEY USED 18 COMBINES, 45, 40 SEMI TRUCKS AND 20 GRAIN CARTS TO GET THE JOB DONE BY NOON. The search resulted in four arrests and more than 40 felony charges. Gibson Memorial Library Director Gabriel Chrisman came in [], (Creston) Last month a group of concerned residents swayed the Union County Board of Supervisors to approve a three-month abeyance on any new wind turbine permit applications. An attorney can help. The feeling of the coaches, team and town made me know what home feels like.". They used 18 combines, 40 tractor-trailers, and 20 grain carts to get the job done by noon. The 7-member compensation board [], 12-12-22 Creative placemaking and wayfinding efforts are underway in Union County. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. More than a year after the initial purchase agreement of Gavilon, Vitera changed the name of Gavilon's facility in Creston on Monday. The agency says the sewage overflow from the station is believed to have begun around 6 a.m. and was discovered shortly after before ending around 7:30 a.m. FOR US? The group performs over 300 times a year, and is the fourth group to perform in the Warren Cultural Centers 2022-23 Locals and Legends series. Authorities say Harris has suffered from suicidal ideations in the past and might be in the Newton area with another juvenile female. But before that conversation, the council took action on a number of other items. Estimated loss is $1,500. Fields leads both Northwest Missouri State and the MIAA in rebounding this season, averaging 9.5 grabs per game. The Creston Police Department says the accident happened at 10:15 p.m. on Monday on Cherry Street and College Drive. In December the district introduced ParentSquare as the new district communication tool that provides email, text, app, and phone notifications. The trio takes influence from a range of performers, like AC/DC, Willie Nelson, Elvis, Garth Brooks and several others. LinkedIn. This year the display is back for another round of enjoyment. Prior to this month the district was using Kinvolved, a communications module through PowerSchool. The Legal Advocate is compensated by attorneys for marketing services and thus constitutes paid attorney advertising but does not endorse or recommend any particular attorney or law firm that is identified and/or quoted in any article. Superintendent Tim Kuehl explains the main reason the district is considering the change. Police transported LINCOLN, Neb. Scott (Lenox) -- Taylor County authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a runaway juvenile from Lenox. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- A judge on Friday sentenced an Iowa man convicted of killing his parents and sister to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of . Stender says due to bullying and harassment issues that largely happen outside of school through a variety [], (Creston) Creston Community School Superintendent Deron Stender has been discussing school finances in his monthly Panther Pitch. In the fifth in a series of articles, this time he explains the restrictions related to school funds. Adams [], (Murray) Students in the Murray Community School District could be heading to school just four days a week next school year. The Warriors entered the tournament as the No. (Adair Co) A Greenfield man was arrested on a warrant for five counts of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree and three counts of Enticement of a Minor under 16. The Legal Advocate is not a law firm and the content of its articles is not substitute for an attorney or law firm. Eblen was held on no bond as she must serve the balance of her jail sentence. Union County Sheriff Mark Shepherd was [], 1-11-23 An organized cyber attack Christmas Day against a digital-records management vendor has left Union County offices reverting to paper-based processes for real-estate transactions. Provincial officials said this will make B.C. Sewage was flowing from a manhole cover, Sioux Center completed a Cinderella run through the girls state basketball tournament with an impressive 62-47 victory over Benton Community in the Class 3A championship game Friday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. On Tuesday Rick Friday was [], 1-3-23 In mid December, Iowas Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi Durham made Creston part of her tour of towns and facilities across the state.