Erin Henze

3 days ago | crestonnews.com | Erin Henze

Every 11 years, Creston High School becomes a buzzing center for art students in the Hawkeye 10. Students and teachers from each of the 11 schools bring artwork and learn styles and techniques from one another. The Hawkeye 10 Art Show is held every year, rotating the school it is held at. 2025 is the year of the Panther, and art teacher Bailey Fry-Schnormeier is excited to get the show on the road. "It’s just a really great opportunity to come and see some amazing work from the youth in our region.

1 week ago | crestonnews.com | Erin Henze

With less than three months before the annual summer event, Creston Parks and Recreation have officially chosen acts for Party in the Park 2025. Kansas City-based Carl Worden Band will start out the night, followed by Elton John tribute group Elton Dan and the Rocket Band. Party in the Park won’t be the first time Carl Worden plays in Creston this summer. He’s also set to play with his wife Vicki at Fridays After Five June 13.

1 week ago | crestonnews.com | Erin Henze

Just six weeks after Creston City Council agreed to provide $60k in funding to Creston’s struggling fitness center, contingent on an extra $180k being raised, the goal has been hit. Southern Prairie Family Fitness Center representative Skip Kenyon explained the steps taken to reach the full fundraising goal, sharing his appreciation for the city in jump-starting the process. “I want to give you guys credit for this because this was a springboard to get us going,” Kenyon said.

1 week ago | crestonnews.com | Erin Henze

One of my favorite topics to talk and write about is the Disney theme parks. I know this is a pretty niche topic, so I appreciate being able to write about it here every once in a while. I’ve spent countless hours reading or watching media regarding the past, present and future of the different Disney parks. While the topic is pretty niche here in Southwest Iowa, there are plenty of other people around the world who love this subject like I do.

1 week ago | crestonnews.com | Erin Henze

A new deputy was sworn into the Union County Sheriff’s Office, though this one is a little hairier than most. Meet Patch, the county’s Crisis Response Canine. “A Crisis Response Canine is different from a therapy dog. Only a first responder can be a Crisis Response Canine handler. That first responder is trained in de-escalation, in peer support and in critical incident stress management,” Union County Sheriff Brian Bolton said.