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Review: ‘Tell It Like Tupper’ set in Snow Creston, goes inside campaign trail storm By COURTNEY DAKE CNA newsroom assistant cdake@crestonnews.com
“Tell It Like Tupper” by J. Mark Powell takes readers behind the scenes of a campaign trail with Creston, Iowa, as the backdrop. The heart of the story, Creston, with few exceptions, is sketched as a smalltown landscape, home to family-oriented people with Midwestern values. As the presidential election approaches, Senator Phil Granby, seeking the Republican nomination, journeys to Iowa for some last-minute publicity before the caucus. When his car breaks down on Highway 34, he doesn’t expect to meet Glenn Tupper, a small-engine repairman from Creston. Tupper pulls over to give Granby a ride, and, believing Granby is a traveling insurance salesman, candidly expresses his opinion about political candidates and their empty promises. Granby’s campaign takes a turn for the better in Cedar Rapids when he throws out his speech and appeals to the audience with Tupper’s idea — authenticity and honesty. Seeking more advice, Granby travels to Creston
stays on track to hit SW Iowa
and forms an unlikely friendship with Tupper. W i t h Tupper in the backg r o u n d , Powell Granby’s campaign gains much-needed momentum. When media attention shifts to finding Tupper, secrets are revealed, lives change and new futures manifest. Read to find out what happens when Granby “Tells it like Tupper.”
The Creston News Advertiser coverage area has been updated to a winter storm warning until 9 a.m. Wednesday. National Weather Service (NWS) increased snow accumulation totals for the incoming snowstorm. Flurries are expected n National to start around 11 a.m. in Cres- Weather Service ton and reach 3 is predicting to 5 inches of ac- Creston will cumulation by receive 5-9 sunset. Snow is expect- inches of snow ed to continue to fall into early Wednesday morning, dropping an additional 2 to 4 inches. Additionally, north winds are expected to reach 17 to 21 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. Blowing snow could cause white-out conditions and drifting and could make travel this evening and Wednesday morning difficult. Tonight’s low is around 3 degrees with wind chill values around -15 degrees. Frigid temperatures continue into Wednesday with a high near 7 degrees and an overnight low around -12. Wind chill could be as low as -30 degrees. Southwest Valley Community Schools cancelled classes today and Murray Community Schools have a 12:30 p.m. early dismissal. Check the CNA’s Facebook page for updated school closings.
About the author J. Mark Powell is a Missouri native who serves as communications director for South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. Before that, he was communications director for former New Hampshire Congressman Frank Guinta, and previously worked for 12 years as a journalist for CNN in Atlanta, Ga. “When I visited Creston in 2005, I instantly knew it was the ideal setting for this novel,” Powell said. “Glenn Tupper is a middle-class, middle-age guy in Middle America, and Creston’s quiet charm perfectly reflects
this good and decent man’s character. After driving around town, it only took five minutes for me to say, ‘I’ve found Glenn Tupper’s hometown.’” More information is available at Tellitliketupper. com. “Tell It Like Tupper”
is published by Archway Publishing (a unit of Simon and Schuster) and can be ordered through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and other leading online retailers. It is available in hardback, trade paperback and eBook formats.
Ice Bowl 2014 Austin Smith of Creston tees off during the fourth annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament held Saturday at McKinley Park. Jason Abdulbaki of Creston won the tournament, carding a three over par through 23 holes. Placing second and third were Kevin DeBoer and Smith, respectively. Roy Crawford, event organizer, said 18 cases of canned goods were collected during the event. That food and $100 in proceeds from the event have been delivered to the local food bank to help those in need.
Curves open house scheduled Feb. 12 Curves, 217 W. Adams St., is holding an open house to launch a new workout routine that includes a video from trainer Jillian Michaels. Everyone is invited to try the new workout from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12. Co-owner Mindy Stalker said Curves will also be releasing a new line of clothing apparel during the open house, and there will be samples of premium protein shakes, and snack bars while supplies last. The shake mix will be available at Curves or individuals can buy single shakes at Adams Street Espresso. During the open house, there will be a reduced joining fee of $12, and customers can learn more about the different levels of membership available at Curves. There will also be a tanning package special available of 10 tans for $12.
Putting obstacles:
Matt Freese of Creston releases a birdie attempt on hole No. 13 during the fourth annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament held Saturday at McKinley Park.
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