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Creston · CrestonWhen people find out my husband Patrick works night shifts, they always ask me how difficult it is.He’s been on nights since he began with the Creston Police Department in 2020, and we’ve fallen into routine over the years.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 16% of workers had work shifts outside a regular daytime schedule.As I’m writing this, it’s mid afternoon and Patrick is still asleep. He doesn’t solely work over…See the Story
The impacts of night shift
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Creston · CrestonOriginally, this column was going to be completely different. I watched “Moneyball” this week and was fully prepared to write about what I consider to be fascinating microcosm.“Moneyball,” the story of the Oakland A’s groundbreaking underdog story, existed at a time when sabermetric analysis, reducing sports down to the numbers and stats, was a ridiculous and ostracized idea in the world of sports. Bankability of the best athletes would lead tea…See the Story
Stepping on cracks
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Creston · CrestonCreston is moving forward with a revamp of the parks and recreation board, scheduling a public hearing for the ordinance changes at 6 p.m. May 7. The proposed changes add two more members to the board and make members appointed by the council rather than voted in by the community. Other changes to the ordinance include clarifying duties of the board.Board member John Kawa expressed his disapproval of the proposed changes, saying the previous ord…See the Story
Park member, council at odds over proposal
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Creston · CrestonAFTON - Beautiful spring weather was only one cause for celebration during last Saturday’s Afton Spring Thing, the name for a community event celebrating local vendors and business.The Spring Thing, organized by the Afton Development Corporation, brings businesses together in a celebration of each other, providing face-to-face advertising for each business for the common goal of supporting each other’s success. A gallery of twenty-nine businesse…See the Story
Spring arrives in Afton with a ‘Spring Thing’
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Creston · CrestonClowns to the left of meJokers to the rightHere I amStuck in the middle with you.These are lyrics from the song “Stuck in the Middle With You,” co-written by Garry Rafferty and Joe Eagan and performed by their band in 1972. The 43 % of voters who are independent (Gallup poll) would agree the lyrics “stuck in the middle” speak to them and our 2024 presidential election.On March 12, Joe Biden and Donald Trump locked up their respective political p…See the Story
COLUMN: Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right
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Creston · CrestonNodaway Valley and Orient-Macksburg are set to celebrate Prom Saturday, April 20.According to organizers, Nodaway Valley’s Prom theme is “Enchanted.” The public is invited to observe Grand March at 5:30 p.m. at the high school. Attendees will be introduced in front of the school and in the auditorium, before class photos are taken in the gymnasium.The remainder of the night includes social hour, a photo both, a dance, after prom activities and p…See the Story
Nodaway Valley, O-M to celebrate proms this weekend
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Creston · CrestonContents of confetti and glitter cannons were swept away by the warm breeze Saturday morning on the Greenfield Public Square as kids present at a ribbon cutting for Moe’s RBF (Random Breakfast Food) appropriately marked the occasion.Ryan and Morgan Antisdel own the coffee shop and eatery on the northwest side of the square that opened Jan. 20. Morgan and her staff have gradually built up their menu offerings and have been overwhelmed with the co…See the Story
Confetti flies at Moe's RBF's ribbon cutting
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Creston · CrestonThe first phase of the Woodland Park Apartments in Fontanelle, housed in the former Good Samaritan Society building at 326 Summerset Street, is open for residents.Zoul Properties said in a press release last week it has completed and opened Phase 1 o f the apartments. This initial offering consists of 15 one- and two-bedroom apartments.The apartments feature all new accomodations, including modern kitchens and baths. The two-bedroom apartments f…See the Story
Phase 1 of Fontanelle apartments up for rent
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