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Traffic improvement project 65% complete By KYLE WILSON
Elm Street railroad crossing in Creston to reopen this afternoon. New York Avenue will close. City officials say project is on schedule. ■
CNA managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com
A traffic safety improvement project currently being completed at the Elm Street and New York Avenue railroad crossings in uptown Creston is about 65 percent complete, city officials said this morning. Kevin Kruse, Creston’s public works director, said all three medians and new sidewalks have
been completed on Elm Street by Godbersen-Smith Construction of Ida Grove and the crossing there will reopen this afternoon. Kruse said bright orange cones will be placed on top of the Elm Street medians to make the traveling public visually aware of the
new safety structure. The cones will remain there until a paint crew can arrive early next month. The opening of Elm Street means the New York Avenue will be closed beginning this afternoon. “I’m pleased with the progress
so far,” Kruse said. “We’re on schedule and will continue to keep the crossings open as much as possible.” Kruse warned Kruse there is still a possibility over the couple next weeks that both crossings will have to be closed simultaneously. It’s recommended — during that
CHS Inc. donates $2,500 to local charities
Panther Lanes reopens with new manager By SARAH BROWN
CNA staff reporter sbrown@crestonnews.com
Panther Lanes has reopened this month under new management. Mike Monroe, general manager, said many changes are underway at Panther Lanes bowling center, 301 N. Cherry St. First and foremost, he wants Panther Lanes to become a more active part of the community. “That’s really what the center has been missing,” Monroe said. To better serve the community, Monroe said Panther Lanes will offer customized programs to assist local organizations with their fundraising efforts. “We can help groups raise more money in an hour time frame a lot easier than going out and buying M&Ms and selling them,” Monroe said. “It’s a fun way for their friends and community to come out and support them.”
Leagues Starting 9 a.m. Saturday, youth league registration will open for anyone age 4 through 18. The $16 registration fee includes sanction of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), T-shirt and instructional CD. Weekly dues of $8 is only paid during the weeks a child participates. Please see BOWLING, Page 2
Lenox homecoming king Caleb Lange, son of Jeff and Diane Lange, stands with queen Bailey Schmidtz, daughter of Rick and Esther Schmidtz. The Lenox homecoming prince was Dyson Thompson, son of Colt and Michelle Thompson, and princess was Jocelyn Smith, daughter of Mike and Becky Smith.
Please see CHS, Page 7A
Extinguished: Southwestern Community College’s Tyler Bullock uses a fire extinguisher to put out a small flame during fire safety training at SWCC Wednesday. Creston Fire Department Assistant Chief Mick Landers and Lee Freeman led the class for SWCC faculty and staff on proper procedures when using fire extinguishers. Fire Safety Week kicks off Oct. 5.
Please see CRAWL, Page 2
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CHS Inc. — North America’s leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company — presented five Creston organizations nominated by the local community with contributions totaling $2,500. “CHS is a committed steward in every com- ■ Charities munity in which we do business through safe include and sustainable oper- Creston Fire, ations, along with con- Habitat for tributions of our time and resources,” said Humanity, Byron Day, CHS plant McKinley manager at the Creston Park plant. Local charities receiv- Restoration, ing the donations were Creston FFA nominated by Creston and Matura community leaders and active volunteers. Food Pantry. The charities included: • Creston Volunteer Fire Department, nominated by Fire Chief Todd Jackson • Habitat for Humanity of Union County, nominated by CHS employee Lonnie Morris • McKinley Park Restoration Fund, nominated by T.J. Stalker and Peggy VanPelt • Matura Food Pantry, nominated by Lisa Williamson • Creston High School FFA, nominated by
the farmers who have grown the food. Featured farmers are Bridgewater Farm, Wimmer Farms, Randol Honey and Rieck and Lents Show Calves.
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Uptown Creston Food Crawl planned Uptown Creston Food Crawl will be 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in Uptown Creston. This is a celebration of locally sourced foods. Walk from business to business sampling culinary delights made with ingredients sourced from local farmers. There will be live music and an opportunity to meet
time — drivers from Highway 34 use Sumner Avenue to access the uptown area via Adams Street. This safety improvement project is being completed so the city can apply with Burlington Northern Santa Fe to be a Quiet Zone community. A Quiet Zone is a system — where strict safety standards are met — so that train conductors don’t have to sound their whistle upon entering a city or traveling over a railroad crossing.
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