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THROWBACK NEWS

Twenty years ago, Gibson Memorial Library’s board of directors discussed with the public fundraising options for renovating the library. To see what else happened 10, 20 and 50 years ago, see THROWBACK THURSDAY, page 2A. >>

Diagonal’s Jacob Taylor and Creston’s Jenna Taylor are revealed as 2016 South Central Iowa Athlete of the Year finalists. For more on the Taylors, see SPORTS, page 7A. >>

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By KELSEY HAUGEN CNA associate editor khaugen@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

Grant Jento sits on his mother’s lap while she sees if he is interested in playing with a toy in July in Corning. Grant is the son of Don and Lisa Protzman, who went through surrogate mother Jenny Moon of Creston to have Grant.

Delivery Missouri couple takes home “Both Mom and Dad got be there, which I was glad child delivered by to for,” Moon said.

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By BAILEY POOLMAN pre-eclampsia, which is CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series.

The first part was published in Wednesday’s edition of the Creston News Advertiser.

Don and Lisa Protzman’s Valentine’s Day gift was on the way.

The couple, who had tried through four miscarriages in nine years to have a child, looked on as Jenny Moon, 42, of Creston was under the knife in an unscheduled C-section to remove the Protzmans’ baby from her abdomen.

Moon, the surrogate for the Protzmans, delivered Grant Jento Feb. 14, 2016, at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, about two weeks earlier than originally planned.

cured only by the female giving birth to the child.

Even the C-section was difficult: the medical staff were having difficulty removing the baby from Moon’s ribs, and a nurse was pushing so hard on the rib cage she fell over and knocked the curtain down, allowing Don and Lisa an uncommon view of the operating table.

Throughout everything, Moon has received both supportive and negative comments about her decision.

“I even had the anesthesiologist up there in Des Moines say something.

Right before the C-section, I was already on the table, he’s like, ‘I heard he’s not yours and you’re a surrogate.’ And he goes, ‘I don’t know how people can do that.’ He didn’t really say

it rude, it was just, ‘That would be so hard,’” Moon said. “Then, when Grant was born, they took the baby over yonder and here comes Lisa, ‘Oh, my gosh.

Are you OK? Are you OK?’ ‘I’m fine.’ And she goes, ‘I got to cut his umbilical cord.’ She’s all crying. I just told her to go back to Grant.

And the anesthesiologist, I just remember saying to him, ‘That’s why.’”

“He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces,” Don said.

“It was just miraculous.

You just can’t imagine how much love you feel,” Lisa said, tears in her eyes, while she held Grant in her arms.

“There were all these risks that people took so that I could experience this.”

After delivery After the delivery, Moon stayed in a dark room to help her heal from the delivery and pre-eclampsia. She wasn’t allowed to see Grant for two days, and he stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he developed proper feeding habits.

“You still want to see him.

You still want to see that he’s OK yourself. But, then, she’s mom. She needs to bond with him. So, I didn’t know what was too much, what wasn’t enough,” Moon said. “That was the hardest thing after he was born, how much can I be involved? But they did really good. They didn’t ever treat me like I shouldn’t be there.”

“It’s just been a series of hurdles where, if we’d known in the beginning where the end was at, I don’t know if I could travel down that road,” Don said. “But, as you’re traveling down that road, you don’t realize that you have all those hurdles in front of you, so you make it past one, you fall down and move on. ...

That’s really how we’ve gotten through this.”

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cle without wheels, 20 feet or more in length, designed, built or intended to be used for the shipment, transportation or storage of goods” that is not being used primarily for the shipment or transportation of goods. A storage trailer is defined similarly, except it has wheels.

These definitions do not include construction trailers, truck trailers or semi-truck trailers that are actively being used for the transportation of materials, inventory or equipment.

Exterior storage containers and trailers may soon only be allowed on residential properties on a temporary basis, and commercial use of such storage units will require a permit, Creston City Council decided Tuesday during a regular meeting.

A proposed ordinance has been written on the matter, and it will be discussed further at the next city council Residential areas meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Under the proposed ordiAug. 16. nance, storage units will not be According to the drafted allowed in residential areas on ordinance, a storage container is “any enclosed receptaCITY | 2A

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Pictured are exterior storage containers located in Creston.

An ordinance proposed during Tuesday’s Creston City Council meeting may soon restrict such storage units to only be used in residential areas on a temporary basis for purposes such as remodeling. Storage units for commercial use will only be allowed through a temporary building permit.

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Deaths No death notices were submitted for publication today.

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Don Protzman, right, holds his newborn son, Grant Jento, up for a quick photo with Grant’s mother Lisa, center, and surrogate mother, Jenny Moon, left, in February 2016 in Des Moines. The Protzmans discovered Moon through Lisa’s mother in Creston, and after two rounds of hormone injections, pills and patches, Moon was transferred with an embryo via in-vitro fertilization in 2015. Moon underwent a C-section to birth Grant.

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about a month until she was healthy again.

Legal issues

After Grant’s birth, though, the legality of the situation bared its fangs.

According to Iowa law, Moon was the legal mother of Grant, even though he was not her biological child. And, even though Don was the biological father of Grant, Don could not take Grant home to Maryville, Missouri, where he and Lisa reside. “He is my natural son, so as far as that portion of it goes, there was no dispute,� Don said. “However, Blank Children’s Hospital would not release the child to me, even though I was the claimed father.

They would only release the child to his mother, which would be the surrogate, Jenny.�

Moon was present so Grant could be checked out of the hospital, and Lisa and Don lived with Lisa’s mother in Creston as the legal issues were presided over. Lisa, who was on maternity leave, works in radiology at CHI Health Mercy in Corning, but Don’s commute to work as lead electrician at Laclede Chain in Maryville was quite a bit longer, and it was more difficult for him to get time off. “You just have to have legal representation, so we had to get a court order,� Lisa said, “to get the child released to Don and do a step-parent adoption, which is real standard with a surrogate arrangement.�

The judge who received the case had views against surrogacy. The case, which the Protzmans were told would take two weeks, took two judges two months to complete. The judge in Union County at the time presided over the case. “The adoption hearing was beautiful,� Lisa said. “There was never any question that everything

Now, Moon is able to see Grant occasionally through her work as childcare consultant at Childcare Resource and Referral in Creston and when he is visiting Lisa’s mom in Creston. “There was a lot of, ‘How can you carry a baby and just give it away?’ That kind of thing. I had that a couple times. I had one before I even got implanted, ‘I can’t believe you’re doing that. What, you can just carry it and give it up like it means nothing?’� Moon said. “You had to see her face and know how happy they were.�

The couple and Moon keep in touch via Facebook and over the phone, as well as with the woman who donated her eggs to be fertilized. “Everybody turned out good. Jenny is fine. The baby is fine. We’re home. I have a birth certificate that has my name on it as the mother,� Lisa said. “I’m just beside myself. Everyday I can’t believe that something I read about in my 20s medically advanced enough that I could benefit from it in my 40s.� “When you’re kids, you read about the very first test tube baby. Then, later on in life, after tens of thousands have been done, then you’re actually participating in that successfully,� Don said.

The success, though, took a toll on the Protzmans financially. The total cost of their roller-coaster baby plans was about $250,000. However, that cost varies depending on type of fertility treatments, adoptions, surrogacy options and other things. “A child with three mothers: the egg donor, the surrogate that carried the child,� Don started. “And the mommy that will raise him,� Lisa continued for her husband. “That’s a lot of love going into one little baby.�

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Today is Aug. 4, the 217th day of the year. It’s a leap year. So, there are 149 days left in 2016. Below are news items from the Creston News Advertiser for this week (Aug. 1-7) in history: 10 years ago Candace Weeda was on a mission to collect used cell phones for families in need of protection. She wanted to support the Rural Iowa Crisis Center by getting people to donate used cell phones – they didn’t have to be new or fancy. The phones had to hold a charge and would be taken to U.S. Cellular to re-program to call 911 only. Weeda stressed the phones couldn’t be used for anything else, so there wouldn’t be any bills from someone calling on them.

Lenox-based garage rock band The Thunderbirds were to be inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association’s Hall of Fame in Arnold Park.

Steve Brown founded the band with brother Stan in 1963.

Other original members were Roger Brown, Dean Harper and Carl Adams. Now the band performed with Stan and Steve Brown, Adams, Rick Hoadley and Don Reineke.

A power crisis for rural households in southwest Iowa was averted after a fire at Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) north of Creston. The fire resulted from an explosion in the 2,400-volt underground cable ductwork running between the substation outside of the CIPCO facility and station service switch gear, buswork, ductwork and cable network. Creston Fire Department extinguished some small fires in the diesel plant, but the combustion turbines

were not involved.

20 years ago A father-daughter carpenter team from Creston were in the midst of building a home. Dean and Faith Johnston were doing the work for a home for Faith at 404 W. Devoe St. Dean retired as a postmaster in January 1996 but “still had a lot of energy.� Faith, a 1990 Creston High School graduate and 1993 graduate of Cedarville College in Ohio, wanted to return to Creston but couldn’t find a house she liked. The home, a two-bedroom, 1,195-squarefoot building, was Faith’s first carpenter work.

Heather and Heidi Conner, 12-year-old twins from Creston and daughters of Janet and Steve Conner, performed in the first round competition of the Iowa State Fair talent contest on the Bill Riley Stage. They danced to the “The Devil Went Down to Iowa,� which they choreographed themselves.

Gibson Memorial Library’s board of directors scheduled a work session with the public to allow opinions on the proposed plans to renovate the existing library. The meeting was in response to comments made during the regular board meeting when fundraisers reported falling short of the goal of raising $250,000 when previously the group had reported the funds were “out there.�

50 years ago Ervin Eddy of Creston was one of 35 inventors and the only local inventor selected to exhibit in the second Iowa Inventors Congress held in Creston. His invention was a non-freezing livestock waterer that used a siphon to keep the water level in the tank changing constantly. Water could

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ing permit that must be renewed every six months, Kruse said. “That way, if the site becomes full of weeds or we get some units in there that don’t look very good or things like that, they will be reviewed every six months,�

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a permanent basis, only temporarily. “It does give exceptions, like if somebody has a fire in the house and they (need) a place to store their goods until the house gets fixed back up; that will be allowed on a temporary basis,� said Public Works Director Kevin Kruse.

The placement of portable, on-site storage units on residential properties will be allowed for the limited purpose of temporary storage to accommodate a move, remodeling project or cleanup of a casualty loss. These units will be permitted for no more than 90 days in any one calendar year. “Let’s say a guy wants to get one because he’s renovating a house, does he have to come up and get permission or how would that work?� Councilman Steve Wintermute asked. “It’d probably be best if he’d give us a phone call, anyway. Or, if we notice it, we’ll just have to stop by and find out what it’s for,�

Kruse said.

Any storage unit already existing on a residential lot at the adoption of the ordinance may continue to exist for one year as a non-conforming use. After one year, the storage unit will be removed from the residential lot.

“WE’VE done a good job cleaning (Creston) up for other reasons; let’s do it for nothing else except pride.�

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A building permit will be required for any storage unit that is more than 199 square feet. A nonrefundable fee for the permit must be paid to the city.

One reason a fee will be charged is because these storage units are portable, so users aren’t paying taxes on them. “I talked to the county assessor about that,� Kruse said. “She didn’t think they could be taxed as real estate since they’re not fastened to the ground. Whatever fee the council establishes can be charged for each one of

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Leslie Goldsmith of Prairie Solid Waste Agency assists a customer with toxic items from a garage in August 2006.

Goldsmith’s role in future waste management depended on the outcome of a forthcoming decision made by Prairie Solid Waste Agency’s members in regard to whether a waste-transfer-station project should go forward. come from a pond or pressure water system.

Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh of McIntosh Motors acquired additional dealerships that included Steury boats and

motors. They purchased Ivan Pettit’s Lone Star and Evinrude motor business. Located on South Elm Street near Highway 34, they also had the Yamaha sports cycle dealership.

these (storage) units.�

500 bucks on eBay that’s old, rusty, dilapidated. We’ve got enough junk sitting around in this town that I think we’re trying to clean up.�

Lybarger added: “We’ve done a good job cleaning (Creston) up for other reasons; let’s do it for nothing else except pride.�

Requirements The proposed ordinance lists required conditions of storage units. One is the units must at all times “be kept in good appearance and shall not be in a state of neglect, including but not limited to substantial peeling paint, rust holes or missing or broken parts.�

Additionally, multiple storage containers or trailers being used as rental units on the same property must all be painted the same color.

Other conditions are for safety, including units cannot be used for the storage of hazardous materials unless the unit complies with all applicable federal, state or local regulations, and units must be kept secure.

In other Creston City Council news: • The council approved a request of $5,500 from the hotel/motel fund and street and parking lot closings for the 2016 Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days. • The council approved the sale of the Creston Fire Department’s brush truck slide-out unit to the city of Prescott for $5,500. • The council approved an easement request to place a satellite dish and support pole on the right of way in front of 607 N. Chestnut St. • The council approved an easement request from Prairie Wind to place buried electrical cable in city right of way along the west side of Osage Street from Adams to Howard streets. At Howard Street, Prairie Wind will then go under Osage Street to the east side of Osage to go to the wind generators, which will be located east of Creston.

Reason for the ordinance Mayor Gary Lybarger said he instigated the consideration of an ordinance on storage units mainly because he had seen some rundown units in town. “I’ll take the heat for this,�

Lybarger said. “It’s just something that I don’t want to see really get started because if you get to looking around, yes, the one’s they’re selling new look pretty nice, (but) if we don’t do something on them, I’m afraid (people) will go out and ... (buy a storage unit) for

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Driver’s license

Schedule of driver’s license examiners: Bedford: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St. Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adams County Courthouse.

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

Creston: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Union County Courthouse, 300 N. Pine St. Driving tests Wednesdays. Call 782-1710 for an appointment.

Greenfield: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adair County Courthouse, 400 Public Square.

Mount Ayr: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., treasurer’s office, Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St. Osceola: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St. Winterset: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Madison County Courthouse, 112 N. John Wayne Drive.

Thursday

Celebrate Recovery (a Christcentered 12-step program), 6 p.m., Crest Baptist Church, 1211 N. Poplar St. Southwest dance jam and pot luck, 6 to 9 p.m., Villisca Community Center.

Gambler’s Anonymous, 7 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 801 N. Fillmore St., Osceola.

Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Road.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) open meeting, 7:30 p.m., St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

Friday

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. CW Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6 to

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Local 5-Day Forecast

9 p.m., Tingley, featuring Jimmy Georges’ Band, with a potluck.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Union Squares, 7:30 p.m., Creston First United Methodist Church. Call Bob Cooper at 7824403 for more information.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. Open Mic night, 8 to 9 p.m., Adams Street Espresso, 213 W. Adams St.

Saturday

Creston Men’s Fellowship non-denominational Bible study, 7 a.m., Windrow Restaurant.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 308 W. Union St. Family Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Boz’s Kitchen in Corning. For more information, contact Jaleyn at 641-782-4040.

Caregiver Support Group, 1 p.m., Crest Haven Care Centre.

Union County Historical Complex open, 1 to 4:30 p.m., McKinley Park.

Southwest Iowa Dancers with Coon Ridge Country band, 6 to 9 p.m., Chicken Inn, 3 miles west of Creston on Hwy. 34.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), 7:30 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse Board Room.

Greater Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 9 a.m., Greater Regional Medical Center Classroom.

Creston Rotary Club, noon, Greater Regional Medical Center cafeteria conference room.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion, walk-ons welcome.

Anniversary Nelson card shower planned The family of Gary and Karolyn Nelson is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 6.

Cards may be sent to them at 1021 Crest Drive, Creston, IA 50801.

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Markets Grain prices quoted at 10 a.m. today: • Farmers Co-op, Creston: Corn — $2.96

Soybeans — $9.13 • Gavilon Grain: Corn — $2.95 Soybeans — $9.32

For the record Police

Miscellaneous

Alarm, 4:53 p.m., Wednesday, East Townline Street.

Accident, 5:19 p.m., Wednesday, South Oak Street.

Reckless driving, 7:16 p.m., Wednesday, West Mills Street.

Traffic stop, 10:49 p.m., Wednesday, Highway 34.

Harassing communication, 1:11 a.m., today, North Pine Street.

Traffic stop, 2:06 a.m., today, North Street.

Traffic stop, 3:11 a.m., today, North Birch Street.

Suspicious vehicle, 5:15 a.m., today, South Elm Street.

Welfare check, 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, West Jefferson Street.

Accident, 11:17 a.m., Wednesday, South Walnut Street.

Harassing communication, 12:01 p.m., Wednesday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 12:31 p.m., Wednesday, South Vine Street.

Traffic stop, 1:48 p.m., Wednesday, West Montgomery Street.

Traffic stop, 2:07 p.m., Wednesday, North Lincoln Street.

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Medical, 9:24 p.m., Escort, 2:56 p.m., Wednes- Wednesday, West Prairie day, South Cherry Street.

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60 years of ‘In God we trust’ HOLLYWOOD – God bless America, and how’s everybody?

The U.S. marked the 60th anniversary of President Eisenhower signing a bill making “In God we trust” our national motto Monday. We must try harder to stay on God’s good side. People who don’t believe in divine retribution should take a close look at the country’s two presidential candidates.

Black Lives Matter released its demands which include reparations to black people for slavery, free college for black people, guaranteed income for black people and community control over police. The only thing they aren’t demanding are free ocean cruises. They’re not falling for THAT one again.

Donald Trump tweeted a photo of himself seated in his private jet about to dig into a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken and a container of KFC mashed po-

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tatoes on his tray table. In his hands are a silver knife and a fork. He needs them as weapons in case Governor Christie shows up on the plane.

Donald Trump’s campaign roared into the critically-important state of Florida Tuesday where Hillary Clinton will also be campaigning. They have no fear of contracting the Zika virus that’s spreading by mosquitoes in Florida. Bloodsuckers will not bite politicians out of professional courtesy.

The New York Post reported huge newsstand sales of this week’s paper which published nude photos taken 20 years ago of Melania Trump. The GOP owns this issue. About the best

reply the Democrats can do is to publish depositions taken 20 years ago describing Bill Clinton’s penis.

Donald Trump tangled with a Muslim Gold Star couple recruited by the Democrats whose son was killed in Iraq over Trump’s desire to screen immigrants from terrorist states. Trump insisted he too has sacrificed for his country. Whenever Donald Trump goes to the hair stylist he dyes for his country.

Democrat and Muslim immigration lawyer Khizr Khan, whose son lost his life fighting for the U.S. in Iraq, is denouncing Donald Trump for wanting to double-check Muslim immigrants for terror ties. It could hurt Trump with Millennials. When Trump insults Khan, he insults all of Star Trek.

Hillary Clinton spoke in Omaha Tuesday as guest of billionaire investor Warren Buffett. She

promised the crowd that after she wins in November she will return to Omaha and dance in the streets with Buffett. That’s a lot easier than giving a 30-minute speech for the 300 grand.

President Obama urged GOP leaders Tuesday to stop supporting Donald Trump, calling him unfit to be president. He sounded a little scared. Until the end of time, the first thing every new U.S. president is going to do is ask the CIA who killed Kennedy and MI-6 where Obama was really born.

A U.S. Army veteran gave Donald Trump his Purple Heart medal at a campaign appearance in Florida on Tuesday. Many times in the 90s, Hillary gave Bill the Purple Eye. Whenever Bill came downstairs into the press room with a shiner the reporters knew he had had a really good night.

The Olympic Games this week

in Brazil received a threat from ISIS threatening to attack with a radioactive dirty bomb. The water is all sewage and the mosquitoes cause birth defects. Americans are so desperate to get away from the presidential race that they are paying three times the going rate for hotel rooms.

ESPN reported that the IOC suspects hundreds of athletes from the past two Olympic games of being on performance-enhancing drugs when they competed. It never ends.

The IOC suspects many athletes this year as well, because anybody who wants to go to the Olympics in Rio has to be on drugs.

The Chicago Tribune says 65 people were killed by gunfire in Chicago in July. Syria’s President Bashir al-Assad has volunteered to fly to the U.S. and broker a peace deal. Leave it to the situation in Chicago to result in the first winner of the Nobel Peace Prize who gassed his own people.

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2016

Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped over the last six months with some aspect of Creston RAGBRAI 2016. It was truly a team effort, and one we as the community of Creston can be proud.

Creston’s Crazy Summer Sales Days and the Iowa Sales Tax Holiday are back together again. Both events will take place this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6 citywide. Crazy bargains can be found throughout Creston on both days.

The annual State of Iowa Sales Tax Holiday on Aug. 5 and 6 is when no tax is collected on certain clothing or footwear during this time. The exemption applies to each article priced under $100.

Please shop Creston and enjoy the savings.

39th-Annual Creston/ Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days Planning for the 39th-Annual Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days is well underway. There will once again be the Friday Night Fun Flight on Sept. 16 weather permitting. In addition to the almost 45 balloons that will be participating in the event, there will be the annual parade of bands, as well as the Craft Show and Flea Market, 5K Run and the Show and Shine Car Show, plus new this year, Art in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18,

Creston Chamber Ellen Gerharz Executive Director

in McKinley Park. Information on these and other activities are currently available at the Chamber or at the Chamber website at www.crestoniowachamber.com.

The 2016 Hot Air Balloon T-shirts, sweatshirts and pins are available at the Creston Chamber of Commerce Office, 208 W. Taylor Street/Hwy 34 West. Stop by early for the best selection.

Hi-Five Honor

Congratulations.

Just call the Chamber to acknowledge a business property and tell us why you think this business should be a Gold Star Business.

July Honor Yards of the Month The Image Enhancement Committee would like to acknowledge and congratulate the following yards that were honored as the July Yards of the Month: 601 W. Mills St. 917 W. Adair St. 701 E. Howard St. These yards join the June Honorees at 810 N. Sycamore St., 511 Wyoming Ave. and 1009 W. Adams St. Keep up the great work everyone.

Thank you to Creston True Value, Creston Super Wal-Mart and Green Valley Pest and Lawn Care for co-sponsoring the Yards of the Month, Area of the Month and flowerpot of the month with the Chamber.

The following individuals and business received the Hi-Five Honors in August – Nathan Munyon from U.S. Cellular, Jade Stuart from Hi-Crest Auto and United Super Wash and Supreme Cleaners. Congratulations all.

The Hi-Five for Service allows us to recognize those who make shopping and doing business in Creston a rewarding and positive Become a fan/follower experience. Please call the Chamber to honor a business or individ- of Creston Chamber of Commerce on Facebook ual with a Hi-Five.

Gold Star Business honored The Chamber honored Shear Magic Styling Salon this month as the August Gold Star Business in Creston. They were nominated by their fellow Crestonians because of the appearance both inside and out of their building.

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Have a great month. Remember school starts Aug. 24.

Afton ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Browning and Filmore Streets, William Richardson, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bible study and youth. Saturday, 7:25 a.m. “In the Mirror” radio program on Creston Radio.

ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 W. Union St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Friday, 5:20 p.m. leave for Cubs game - church parking lot.

Saturday, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. confession. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Mass; after Mass, confession. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Mass, Afton Care Center.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. devotions.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship; 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, open to the public; 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening worship service. Aspire Food Pantry dropoff site.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 11 a.m. worship.

Beaconsfield

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, June Nolte Davis, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10:30 a.m. worship service in Kellerton.

Clearfield

AREA BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, Ron Christian, pastor; 641-336-2409; website www.areabiblefellowship.org.

Sunday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. AWANA, Clearfield Community Center.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Sherry Wiley, lay speaker.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Michael Shaffer, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Sunday school; 9 a.m. worship.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 907 Grove Ave., Ken Rummer, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship services.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Nodaway St., Andrew Bardole, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, Dan Lamgo, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. prayer service.

MESSIANIC MISSION SEVENTH DAY, 405 11th St. Sabbath services, second and fourth Saturdays. Call 641-3223386 for time and place.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 800 17th St., Philip Ritter, pastor.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:45 a.m. worship with Holy Communion. Wednesday, 9 a.m.

Bible study.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 504 Grove, Ave., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Mass.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. youth group. Wednesday, 2 to 5 p.m. religious education classes.

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ABUNDANT LIFE FAMILY CHURCH, 500 S. Birch St., Douglas R. Brunell, pastor, (641) 782-5766, email alfc@ iowatelecom.net; website www.

AbundantLifeFamilyChurch.com.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. children’s church and worship service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. worship and Kid’s Club. Thursday, 6:30 a.m. Men of Honor; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Light Switch teens.

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 600 N. Lincoln St., Paul Vandevender, pastor, 782-5594.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship service; 5:30 p.m. prayer time; 6 p.m. worship service. Wednesday, 7 p.m. worship service. Home Bible study, call 782-5594.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 510 S.

Poplar St., Timothy Haynie, evangelist, 641-344-3201.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and donuts; 11 a.m. worship and Lord’s Supper; 6:30 p.m. Sunday night service.

Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Bible study for all ages.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, Creston Congregation (RLDS), 820 N. Elm St., Elder Gary O’Daniels, pastoral coordinator.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Praise and Inspiration, O’Daniels, leader; 9:30 a.m. church school classes; 10:30 a.m. morning worship, Ray Powell, presider; Gary O’Daniels, speaker.

CREST BAPTIST, affiliated with Southern Baptist Convention, Poplar and Townline streets, Chuck Spindler, pastor. Website: www.crestbaptistchurch.com.

Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m. VBS; 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery - McKinley Park near the bear.

Saturday, 8 a.m. prayer meeting.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages; 10:45 a.m. worship service; 6 p.m. cancer support ministry. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

GriefShare. Wednesday, 7 a.m. prayer meeting; 6:30 p.m. youth group.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1001 N. Lincoln St., David Tebbenkamp, pastor; Dan Fields, youth pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service with FBBC and TS President, Tim Tillotson and BCP Missionaries, Scott and Brooke Greening; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school hour; 3 p.m. Deacons meeting - South Room; 6 p.m. family worship service with FBBC and TS President, Tim Tillotson and Lord’s table. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Kids of Character, junior high and senior high youth group, adult prayer and Bible study summer electives. Thursday(11), 7 p.m. Riley Missionary Circle Welcome Center.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 301 E. Townline St., Tony Thurston, pastor. Email: fcccreston@gmail. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service. Monday, 1:30 p.m. “Tootles” (games/ crafts) in the Fellowship Hall.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. Praise and Worship service. Friday(5), 10:30 a.m. Bible study.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, 104 N. Oak St. Sunday, 11 a.m. church service.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 702 W. Prairie St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor.

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. mission.

Friday, 1:30 p.m. crafting workshop. Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship - communion. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Stitch, Knit and Quilt.

Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bible study; 6 p.m. mission.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 400 N. Elm St., Jodi Rushing, pastor. Call 641-7822427, 641-782-7267. Email: fumc. creston@gmail.com. Facebook: Creston First United Methodist Church. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Thursday, 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting; 7 p.m. Shutterbugs.

Friday, 9 to 9:30 a.m. free kids breakfast; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. free kids lunch; 12:30 p.m. kitchen for Library; 5 to 6 p.m. wedding rehearsal. Saturday, church reserved for wedding; 4:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible study.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday school for adults and older youth; 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m.

Hispanic worship in education building; 10:30 a.m. to noon ice cream social. Monday, 5 p.m.

TOPS. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Prime Time; 5:30 p.m. finance meeting.

Thursday(4), 12:05 p.m. UMM. Monday through Friday, 9 to 9:30 a.m. free kids breakfast; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. free kids lunch.

GOD’S OUTREACH DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL, 306 N. Oak St., 641-278-1173, Pastor JoAnna Davis. www.godsoutreachdeliveranceintl.com.

Thursday, 5 p.m. women’s Bible study (first and third Thursdays). Friday, 7 p.m. Friday Night Fire service. Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service with children’s church. Monday, 4 to 5:30 p.m. children’s ministry (preschool

Creston Prime Time Connection Creston Prime Time Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, invites all ladies to its August luncheon, which will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aug. 10 at First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Polly Lilly of McIntire is a teacher, coaching counselor and MOPS mentor.

She will share how she

Abundant Life Family Church will hold a kids’ day camp from 5 to 8 p.m.

Aug 8-9 at 500 S. Birch St. in Creston.

“Treasure His Word” camp is for kindergarten through sixth grade. There

STRINGTOWN – Stringtown Community Church will host its annual supper and auction, Food ‘N’ Fun, 5 p.m. Friday.

Creamed chicken or beef burger sandwiches, salad bar, baked beans, pudding desserts and drinks will be served.

Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children 10 years old and younger. Children unthrough 11 years old); 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. free community meal; 6 to 7:30 p.m. youth ministry (12 years old and up). Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. mid-week service.

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 107 W. Howard St., Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor.

Friday, 7 a.m. Mass - St. Malachy Chapel; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ReRun shop; 5:20 p.m. leave for Cubs game - church parking lot.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon ReRun shop; 4:30 to 5 p.m. confession; 5:15 p.m. Mass. Sunday, 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. confession; 9 a.m.

Mass. Monday, 5 to 6 p.m. adoration; 6 p.m. Mass - Church.

Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Wednesday, noon Mass - Church; noon to 5 p.m. ReRun shop. Thursday, 7 a.m. Mass St. Malachy Chapel; 7 p.m. Bible study - Hall.

JERUSALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1965 REA Road, Rev. Jim W. Morris, pastor.

Sunday, 8 a.m. Bible study; 9 a.m worship.

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 1000 Cottonwood St. Sunday, 10 a.m. public talk and Watchtower study. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Christian Life and ministry meeting.

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD I.M. “Mana del Cielo” The Rev. Miguel Delgado, phone 515473-2527.

Saturday, noon worship.

Sunday, 1:30 p.m. worship.

PLATTE CENTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2396 Eagle Ave., south of Creston, Rev. Delores Doench, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. coffee/fellowship time; 10:30 a.m. church service.

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, 602 W. Townline St., 641-7822920. Brian Jack, pastor. Website: www.salemluth.net.

Pastor out of the office today and Friday.

Thursday, 7 p.m. Miriam

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She will also have a feature on stress relief.

Cost is $7.50. For reservations, call 641-782-4268 or 641-782-4083 by Sunday. Reservations are to be used, given to a friend or canceled.

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At 6:30 p.m., there will be an auction of baby quilts and blankets, numerous homemade crafts, baked goods, garden produce and various other items.

The church is located at the intersection of Highway 34 and Sycamore Avenue (old Highway 49). All are welcome.

Circle. Sunday, 10 a.m. worship and Communion.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 104 N. Oak St., Jared Miller, pastor, 515-897-7919, email jaredandkatiem@gmail. com.

Saturday, 10 a.m. worship service; 11 a.m. Sabbath school.

SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES, 1216 N. Cherry St. (corner of Townline and Cherry streets).

Sunday, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:45 a.m. worship service.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 S. Maple St., Dan Moore, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service and Sunday School.

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), 800 N. Sumner Ave., Creston; 1111 E. South St., Mount Ayr; the Rev. John B. Rutz, vacancy pastor, 641-782-5095, http:// TrinityCreston.org.

Mount Ayr: Sunday, 8 a.m.

Divine service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and Bible classes.

Creston: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.

Divine service; 11 a.m. Bible classes and Sunday school.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CONGREGATIONAL, 501 W. Montgomery St., the Rev. Jim Woodworth, pastor.

Friday, 7:30 p.m. AA meeting.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship services - communion. Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Crisis Fund Center open; 5 to 6 p.m. Open Table - Jerusalem Church. Wednesday, 9 a.m. pastor Bible study at FPC; 9:30 a.m.

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Cromwell CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Karen Norton, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. fellowship; 10:30 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 5 p.m. prayer group; 7:30 p.m. council meeting.

EBLEN CONSTRUCTION CO. Earth Moving, Tiling and Conservation Work 1676 E. Adams • Creston 641-782-4029

Ellston

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Website: www.ellstonumc.org.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship.

Greenfield

CORNERSTONE FELLOWSHIP EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH, 2158 Highway 92, Andrew Hanna, pastor, office 641-7430221. Website: www.welcometocornerstone.org.

Thursday, 6:15 p.m. young women’s study; 7 p.m. men’s Bible study. Friday, 11 a.m. J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth). Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship service; 10:45 a.m.

Connection Sunday. Monday, 7 p.m. deacons meeting; 7 p.m. elders meeting. Tuesday, 1 to 2 p.m. women’s prayer gathering. Wednesday, 7 p.m. Gideons meeting.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 303 N. E. Elm St., 641343-7065, Kenneth Gross, pastor.

Website: www.stjohngreenfield. parishesonline.com.

St. John’s — Saturday, 4:30 to 5 p.m. reconciliation; 5:15 p.m.

Mass. Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Mass.

St. Patrick’s — Massena— Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Mass.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 108 S.W. 5th St. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

Tuesday, 3:30 to 6 p.m. food bank and children’s clothes closet open; 6:30 p.m. worship service. Thursday, 12:30 p.m. worship service.

Lacelle

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. children’s Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

Lenox

CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 1007 W. Temple St., Karla Lyddon, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 702 W. Ohio St. Stanley Price, branch president.

Sunday, 10 a.m. sacrament meeting; 11:15 a.m. Sunday school; 12:10 p.m. relief society, priesthood, young women and young men; 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. primary. For local information, contact Clinton Allen, (641) 3224494.

COUNTRY ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH, at 202 E. Temple (old lumber yard), Mitch Green, pastor. Website: countryroadslenox. com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship. Wednesday, 6 p.m. meal and study.

MERCER CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, four miles north, four miles west of Lenox, Marcia Cline, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service.

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 W. Michigan St., Lazarus Kirigia, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Mass with religious education classes afterward. Wednesday, 7 p.m. CYO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 W. Michigan St., Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 9:15 a.m. adult Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service and Sunday school for children.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 401 W. Michigan St., Tim Maxa, pastor, 641-333-4214.

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service. First and third Sunday, youth fellowship. Wednesday, Evening Bible study.

Lorimor CHURCH OF GOD, Ben Turner, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship service.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,

Lorimor, George Henriksen, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Joel Sutton, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship.

Macksburg

HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Ben Carter-Allen, pastor. Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service with supervised nursery during church; 10 a.m.

Sunday school. Third Thursday, United Methodist Women.

Murray

BAPTIST CHURCH, Alex Bauman, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship services. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Midweek Bible study and prayer meeting. Third Thursday of the month, 7 to 9 p.m. Missionary meeting.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Brian McCracken, pastor, 641-340-0474, bmac2366@ yahoo.com; Tyler Schultz, associate pastor, 720-670-7319, tschultz3324@gmail.com; office, 641447-2569, office@murraychurchofchrist.org; website, www. murraychurchofchrist.org.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship service; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sunday school; 10:15 to 10:35 a.m. fellowship; 10:35 a.m. worship service; 7 to 8 p.m. all church swim party at Osceola Swimming Pool.

Wednesday, 7 p.m. youth group.

Thursday, 6 p.m. food pantry open.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Sandy Smith and Brandon Campbell, pastors.

Sunday, 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.

Orient

P L Y M O U T H CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 311 W. First St., Phil Price, minister.

Sunday, 8:30 brunch; 9 a.m. worship services and Sunday school; 10 a.m. adult Bible study.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 124 S. Maple St., Cathy Nutting, pastor.

Sunday, 8:45 a.m. worship service.

Prescott

PRESCOTT UNITED CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), 401 6th Ave., Mary O’Riley, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. adult Sunday school in fellowship hall; 10 a.m. worship service.

Shannon City

SHANNON CITY COMMUNITY CHURCH, Lila Dell Greene, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. church service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Sharpsburg

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Shurmaine McAlpine, pastor.

Sunday, 8:30 a.m. worship.

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Tim Maxa, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Stringtown

STRINGTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH, junction of Highway 34 and Sycamore Ave., the Rev. Richard Queener, pastor.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. worship service. Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Help Center open.

Thayer

PLEASANT VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service; 10 a.m. Sunday school.

Tingley

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Al Rusk, pastor.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. worship service.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bruce Giese, pastor.

Sunday, 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school.

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CRESTON SPECIALTY CARE “Devoted Care for Older Iowans” 1001 Cottonwood Rd. • Creston 641-782-8511

UNITED CHURCH OF DIAGONAL, Ed Shields, pastor, office 641-344-0652, www.diagonalchurch.com.

Sunday, 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. church.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Parking that’s accessible Dear Readers: During a trip to the store, doctor’s office or other places, you are seeing more HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES. They are there for a reason: to help people who need that space. Here are some laws governing the spaces – you may already know some; others you may not: According to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Americans with Disabilities Act (www.ada.gov), these are some of the features of a handicapped-accessible parking space: * It must have an additional 5 feet of width for cars, to allow for wheelchair access. * For vans, there must be an additional 8 feet in the space to allow for a lift. * The space must be closer to the building than other spaces. * The “handicapped parking” sign with the familiar blue symbol must be visible.

What qualifies you to use a handicapped-accessible space?

It can vary by state. Here are some qualifiers: If you can’t fully use your arms or walk without a cane, have heart trouble, need portable oxygen or have eye issues.

This is an overview of handicapped-accessible parking.

If you have general questions about it, research online or call

Hints from Heloise the Department of Justice ADA Information Line: 800-514-0301.

– Heloise COME ON IN Dear Heloise: I work in a quick-service (fast-food) restaurant. Here’s a hint for your readers: We usually can make special items that aren’t on the menu, and can alter menu items to your liking. But please come inside, and don’t order in the drive-thru.

We are timed in our service speed, and special orders slow down the line tremendously.

Come on inside; we’re happy to help you! – Matt D. in Dallas GO FISH! Dear Readers: Have an extra fishbowl around? This is a classic hint from my mother, the original Heloise (19191977), from spring 1970: Fill the bowl with water and a “blub-blub” of bleach (to keep the water clean). You can add anything to the bowl: greenery, artificial flowers, pretty stones. A wonderful conversation piece! NO live FISH! – Heloise

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My mother was sent to a nursing home for a respite visit. A patient wheeled into her room and shared pieces of gum with her. My brother happened to pop in for a visit and found that our mother had choked on the gum and was blue. Had it not been for my brother’s presence, we would have lost our mother. – Sue F., Cleveland, Tenn.

SNEAKER CREATURE Dear Heloise: Someone used an old sneaker as a dog toy. The problem? A dog doesn’t know the difference between a discarded shoe and a new one, and the dog enjoyed chewing new shoes lying around just as much as the old. – Philip Z., via email Philip, I’m with you! Same for BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker socks! How do they know that the “play” toy is not theirs if it’s on the floor? Woof, woof, says Chammy and Henry VIII, our dogs. – Heloise Send a money-saving or timesaving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, TX 78279-5000, or you can fax it to 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Heloise(at)Heloise.com. I can’t answer your letter personally but will use the best hints received in my column. (c)2016 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope For Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a positive, happy day at work. Many of you will have work-related travel or opportunities to talk to people from other cultures and different countries.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s Friday, and this is a fun-loving day! Enjoy a long lunch hour if you can. Accept all invitations to party, and enjoy sports events and playful times with children.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)This is an excellent day to explore real-estate deals. It’s also a good day to buy things for your home or for a family member. Many of you will entertain at home as well.

Enjoy!

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)You’re in such a positive frame of mind today that everyone will want to see your face. Enjoy schmoozing with others, especially siblings and relatives.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) This is a good day for business and commerce. Look for ways to boost your income or get a better job. You feel hopeful about your financial future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) This is a positive day for you, because the Moon is lined up with lucky Jupiter. This makes you sympathetic to others as well as generous.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your concern for those who are less fortunate is genuine today.

If you can help someone, you will. (Consider this a rewarding opportunity for yourself as well.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)You will enjoy the company of friends and groups today, because people are in such a positive frame of mind. You especially will enjoy working with charitable organizations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You make a great impression on bosses and VIPs today. Because of this, you might want to ask for a favor or for approval for something.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Travel of any kind will appeal to you today, because you want to expand your horizons. You’re also hungry for knowledge and have a sense of adventure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is an excellent day to

benefit from the wealth and resources of others. People might give you gifts or do favors for you. You also can benefit indirectly through your partner.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)Relations with partners and close friends are warm and cozy today. You feel fortunate to have these people in your life.

YOU BORN TODAY You are compassionate and willing to help others. You are resourceful and creative. Because you

are both unselfish and charming, you will go far in life.

This year you will be both a student and a teacher. You will be excited as you start to see the fruits of your efforts for the past six years. Expect your well-earned rewards soon!

Birthdate of: Neil Armstrong, astronaut; James Gunn, screenwriter/director; Janet McTeer, actress.

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FINALISTS

THE NUMBERS GAME

9th

Place alltime, the number of career extra base hits Albert Pujols Pujols has.

He passed Lou Gehrig Wednesday on the career mark. Pujols now has 1,191 extra base hits in his 16 seasons.

NATIONAL DIGEST

Rays thump Volquez, Royals

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The decision became official on Monday, though, in some ways, it was made long before that. As the nonwaiver trade deadline passed earlier this week, the Royals elected to hold onto Edinson Volquez, the 33-yearold starter who can become a free agent in the offseason.

The decision was made for baseball reasons, a calculated risk that will play out this offseason. But the ripple effects began to be felt Wednesday night, in a 12-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

In his first start since the deadline, Volquez allowed seven earned runs in five innings, including a ruinous four spot in the bottom of the first. In his last two outings, he has turned gas can, allowing 14 runs and 20 hits across 11 innings. As the Royals (51-56) suffered their first loss in three nights here in St. Petersburg, Volquez’s season ERA ballooned to a season-high 4.99.

The performance of Volquez on Wednesday will offer no referendum or judgment on the decision to stand pat at the trade deadline. But his numbers over the final two months of the season could complicate the Royals’ decision-making process in the offseason.

The decision to hold onto Volquez hinged on a simple thought process. General manager Dayton Moore said the club did not receive an offer that made sense for them. The Royals saw value in keeping Volquez for the rest of the 2016.

When the season is over, Volquez will almost certainly decline a mutual option worth $10 million for next season, becoming a free agent in the process. The Royals can counter by presenting a “qualifying offer”, a one-year contract that is projected to be worth close to $16.7 million in 2017.

If Volquez accepts, the Royals would have the services of a veteran starting pitcher for $17 million — plus a $3 million buyout from his old deal. Which makes tracking the performance of Volquez critical over the next two months.

For parts of two seasons, Volquez has proven to be a dependable member of the starting rotation.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, August 4, 2016

Jacob Taylor

Jenna Taylor

Diagonal Football • Completed 74 of 150 passes (49.3 percent) for 1,142 yards and 13 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions for a QB rating of 132.6.

• Finished third on the team with 743 rushing yards on 112 carries for 6.6 yards per carry. Led the Raiders with 18 rushing touchdowns, including a long touchdown run of 58 yards.

• Recorded 37 total tackles, including 26 solo tackles and three solo tackles for loss.

• Intercepted three passes and recovered one fumble.

• Led the Raiders to a second straight district championship and second straight trip to the state semifinals.

• Earned first-team all-district honors as an offensive utility Taylor player, as well as being named to the academic all-district team.

• Received first-team all-state honors in Class A from the Iowa Newspaper Association as a defensive back.

• Named to the academic all-state honors.

• Ranks fourth all-time in school history on the single season passing chart, with 1,142 yards on 74-of-150 passing for 13 touchdowns.

• Ranks fourth all-time in school history in single season scoring with 112 points.

• Ranks fourth all-time in school history in career passing, finishing his career 140-of-317 passing for 2,139 yards and 22 touchdowns.

• Ranks fifth all-time in school history in career scoring with 204 points.

• Ranks fourth in school history in career interceptions with nine.

• During his career, the offense finished first, third and fourth best in school history in yards per game.

• Played on teams that went 40-9 during his career and won three district championships, in addition to qualifying for the playoffs four times.

Basketball • Led Diagonal with 18.7 points per game on 40.5 percent shooting from the field and 28.1 percent shooting from behind the 3-point arc.

• Ranked fifth in Class 1A with 11.5 rebounds per game from his point guard position, leading Diagonal in that category with 252 total boards.

• Led Diagonal with 121 assists, 60 steals and 53 blocked shots.

• Earned first-team all-conference honors in the Bluegrass Conference.

• Named to the Iowa Newspaper Association’s Class 1A third-team all-state for the second straight season.

Track and field • Finished with a personal best jump of 5-10 in the high jump this season and a PR of 23.05 in the 200 meter dash.

• Led off Mount Ayr’s Drake Relays qualifying 1,600 medley relay team, which finished 14th at the Drake Relays in a school-record time of 3:35.75.

• Finished fourth in the Pride of Iowa Conference in the high jump competition, fifth in the 110 meter high hurdles and ran on the POI champion 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

• Won four gold medals at the 2016 State Qualifying Meet, winning the 200 meter dash and running on the winning 4x100, 4x200 and 1,600 medley relay teams.

• Led off Mount Ayr’s Class 1A state championship 1,600 medley relay team that ran 3:36.01.

• Finished ninth in the Class 1A 4x200 relay, 11th in the 4x100 and 17th in the 200 meter dash at the 2016 Co-ed State Track Meet.

• Ranks 10th all-time in program history in the 200 meter dash (23.05) and seventh in the 4x100 relay.

• Ranks first all-time in program history in the 1,600 medley relay and second in the 4x200 relay.

Baseball • Ranked fourth on Mount Ayr’s team with a .329 batting average, while leading the team with two triples, 27 runs batted in and a .447 slugging percentage.

• Scored 20 runs and hit three doubles, while stealing 16 bases on 17 attempts.

• Sported a 5-3 record on the mound in 10 total appearances.

• Finished with a 3.22 earned run average in 41 1/3 innings pitched with 43 strikeouts compared to 34 walks.

• Held opponents to a .196 batting average.

• Signed with Briar Cliff University to play basketball.

Creston Volleyball • Ranked second for the Panthers with 195 kills, averaging 2.57 kills per set and posting a .282 kill efficiency.

• Ranked second for Creston with 34 total blocks, including 14 solo blocks and 20 block assists, averaging .45 blocks per set.

• Finished the season with 27 digs and 17 assists.

• Helped the Panthers to a record of 15-11, after going 20-8 the previous season.

Taylor Basketball • Led Creston with 12.3 points per game, shooting 42.4 percent from the floor, 41.4 percent from behind the 3-point arc and 83.7 percent on 49 free throw attempts.

• Made 24 3-pointers for the season, which ranked second on the team.

• Led the Panthers with 7.3 rebounds per game, grabbing 161 total rebounds, including 66 offensive boards and 95 defensive rebounds.

Her 7.3 rebounds per game ranked seventh in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.

• Led the team with nine blocked shots and finished with 23 assists and 14 steals.

• Received second-team all-conference honors in the Hawkeye 10 Conference.

• Received Hawkeye 10 Conference all-academic honors.

• Led the Panthers to a 13-9 record, one year after going 12-11 for the only two winning seasons in program history for 5-on-5 basketball other than the 2007 regional final team.

• Finished her career as Creston’s all-time leading scorer in 5-on-5 basketball with 940 points.

Tennis • Finished her senior season 14-5 at No. 1 singles and went 38-17 for her career.

• Posted a 21-2 record at No. 1 doubles with partner Alli Thomsen.

• Placed third at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament at No. 1 singles.

• Helped the Panthers win their first ever Hawkeye 10 Conference championship in girls tennis.

• Placed fourth at Class 1A state doubles with Alli Thomsen after placing sixth in 2015. She also qualified for state doubles with Audrey Fyock as a sophomore.

• Led the Panthers to a second-place finish as a team in Class 1A at the state tournament, losing to Waterloo Columbus in the finals.

Creston/O-M finished its season with a 13-3 record in dual meets.

• Named co-valedictorian of the Creston High School class of 2016.

• Signed with Simpson College to continue her basketball career.

Briley signs on with DMACC for softball

By KALEB CARTER

CNA sports reporter kacarter@crestonnews.com

Creston multi-sport standout Taylor Briley recently made the decision to sign on to further her athletic career at Des Moines Area Community College.

Briley becomes the third child of Treana and Chad Briley to go on to play collegiate athletics. Bryce Briley is at Northwest Missouri State running track and Katlin played softball at DMACC and just finished her career at Briar Cliff University.

Now Taylor’s time to jump up a level of competition has come.

She is looking to get her associate of arts degree (AA) and looks to work toward a career in nursing down the line.

Briley mentioned that though not all spots in the DMACC lineup are concrete and are technically open to be won, she can expect to rove the outfield grass.

“They knew I was good enough to play and it’s a good feeling knowing that they wanted me to come play for them,” Briley said. “I’m just going to go in there and play my hardest and hopefully I’m allowed to, if I can play outfield, that would be an awesome thing.”

Briley was a three-sport athlete at Creston, playing a vital role on the basketball team, on the track and field squad, and on the softball team that has been to state at Fort Dodge each of the last two seasons.

She wasn’t necessarily sure until recently that she would continue her softball career, but came around on the idea when imagining herself without it. It took Briley a long time to decide, and she had at one point concluded that she was not going to

play.

“I had decided that I wasn’t going to play and then getting into the softball season this summer and playing and then thinking about ‘this is my last time I’m ever going to get to play this game’ it made me really miss it,” Briley said.

A successful blast of a summer probably helped lead her to the decision. Briley was a second team allstate selection in Class 4A. Briley hit .378, drove in 35 runs, hit two home runs, three triples and 14 doubles.

She commanded the shortstop position for many of Creston’s games and posted a 14-6 record with a 2.86 earned run average in the pitching circle.

“I went up there and talked to him (DMACC assistant coach Daron Harris) one day and worked on my hitting with him and he took me on a tour and was talking to me about everything and I think that’s when I really realized that I didn’t want to be without softball yet,” Briley said.

“I wasn’t ready to be done. That’s the moment that I realized that yeah, I do want to play softball more and you know even if it’s for a year or for my whole college career, whatever I decide, it’s going to be fun.”

“I’m going to get to meet new people and it’s going to be a great experience.”

Briley now gets to prove herself at a program that is young but has proven successful. DMACC has made two consecutive appearances at the NJCAA Division II National Championships.

Playing in the Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-Star Softball Series in Waukee on Monday, July 25 gives Briley some much-needed BRILEY | 8A

Photos courtesy of Treana Briley

Taylor Briley signs her letter of intent to play softball at Des Moines Area Community College last Monday, July 25 at the IGCA AllStar Series at Waukee High School. She is pictured also with future coach and DMACC assistant Daron Harris.

Briley follows sister Katlin Briley who played for DMACC from 2013-2014. Briley will go to school Associate of Arts degree.

Schedule changes, adjustments lead to fun time on the sports desk I’ve done this job long enough to know that schedule changes are a regular occurrence.

Kronberg’s It’s been something where I’ve korner just learned to not have many set Ryan Kronberg plans. Just about the time I set sport editor something in stone, likely something will come up and blow apart leaving a gaping hole in what I’d any plans I might have. had planned for coverage.

A storm will arise and rain or Having a fluid schedule, not besnow will postpone the event we’d ing able to have much in the way of planned on covering that night,

set plans is something I’ve had to explain to my girlfriend April this summer as we’ve started dating, something Larry Peterson’s wife Deb is fully aware of.

But when the schedule changes, it can sometimes be magnificent.

Case in point a recent two and a half week stretch.

I had planned to have at least one team in Fort Dodge for the state softball tournament.

I was semi-planning for two, but knew that could be fluid.

When Creston upset Class 4A second-ranked Winterset my ears were perked.

I knew then that two was a distinct possibility, maybe even three.

One I knew was a likely possibility was Interstate 35 for our sister publication, the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune. The Roadrunners making it to Fort Dodge seemed as

close to a lock as there was. While it became a bit exciting in the seventh inning of their regional final against Underwood, the Roadrunners secured their berth with a 3-2 win.

One night later, Creston secured what could best be described as an improbable trip with a win over Glenwood in the regional final.

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Parents activity night set for Aug. 18 at Creston HS

BRILEY: CONT. FROM | 7A

confidence heading into college.

Briley went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run against some of the best athletes in the state of Iowa. Six others from that game will join her on the Boone campus as teammates.

“It’s just great to know that I can play with those people and to know that half of those girls are going

Also, as a part of activity night will be nutritional information from Greater Regional Hospital. There will be a table by the trophy case with information on athlete’s additonal nutritional needs dduring the season with information presented by Ginny Lents and Joni Taylor from Greater Regional Hospital.

At 7 p.m., there will be a meeting for activities parents in the auditorium. Featured speakrs will be athletic trainer Chris Leonard and Lisa Brinkmeyer from the Iowa Girls HIgh School Athletic Union.

Admission to the athletic events is one

to be my teammates, it was awesome to think that,” Briley said. “It built confidence in me to be able to hit that home run and be able to make plays.”

She added, “Knowing that I am playing with these girls and we are the best in the state of Iowa, it was an awesome feeling knowing that I was one of them and that I was chosen to be in that game.”

The next step in Briley’s athletic and educational career awaits her in Boone.

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Hooking summer catfish

Start a new family tradition this summer – go fishing for catfish. Bring along two coolers with ice, one to keep your bait firm and fresh and another to keep your catch cold and preserve that great taste.

A catfish’s sense of smell and taste is tremendous. Try prepared dip baits, chicken livers, minnows or chubs, green sunfish, bluegill, crawdads, frogs, night crawlers or dead, but fresh, gizzard shad.

Lakes stratify, or form layers, this time of year, with cool, oxygen-deprived waters sinking to the bottom.

Do not fish in water deeper than 8 to 10 feet. Look for areas with vegetation, brush piles or rock. Fish the upper ends of the larger reservoirs where the water is shallower and baitfish like gizzard shad gather. Fish baits on the bottom or suspended off the bottom with a bobber and let current or breeze move the bait to find active catfish.

Rivers in Iowa are loaded with catfish. Look for fish around downed trees and brush piles, but don’t overlook rock piles or other objects that deflect water and form a current seam. Position your bait just upstream of brush piles so the scent of the bait is carried downstream into the structure drawing the catfish out. Use a heavy weight to anchor the bait so it doesn’t drift into

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The fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop is Sept. 16-18, at the Springbrook Conservation Education Center, adjacent to Springbrook State Park, north of Guthrie Center.

While the focus of BOW is primarily for women, the workshop is an opportunity for anyone 18 years or older to learn outdoor skills.

Workshop courses include basic fishing, Dutch oven cooking, birdwatching, kayaking, deer hunting, wild edibles, basic camping, intro to archery, intro to firearms, canoeing and more.

“This workshop is an excellent opportunity to try activities under the guidance of our top-notch instructors,” said Rachel Ladd, with the Iowa Departments of Natural Resources. The cost for the workshop is $150 before Sept. 4, and $180 beginning Sept. 5. The fee includes program materials, equipment, lodging and meals. Enrollment is limited to 100 participants. A limited number of scholarships are available that can reduce the fee by $75. Go to www.iowadnr. gov/bow to download a registration form, select classes and for more information on applying for a scholarship.

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medai center 6:30 p.m. — football parents meeting in the auditorium 7 p.m. — activity parents meeting in auditorium, featuring athletic trainer Chris Leonard and Lisa Brinkmeyer from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

7:35 p.m. — cross country athletes warm up on the track 7:45 p.m. — volleyball parents meeting in the gym 7:45 p.m. — football warmup on football field 7:50 p.m. — cross country race starts on track 8:15 p.m. — cross country race finishes 8:15 p.m. — football scrimmage starts on football field

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We would have two teams in Fort Dodge. And I wouldn’t be there solo for the whole trip. Staff writer Kaleb Carter would join me to help with the Panthers’ coverage. He’d covered the Panther softball team much of the season, so it was only fair he was able to cover their state trip.

I would be going up a day early for the Interstate 35 game. The Roadrunners gave it a good go, but fell to Van Meter, who went on to win the Class 2A state title.

I woke up the next morning to the sound of thunder and rain outside my hotel room in Fort Dodge.

It kept raining, and raining, and raining.

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union tried to keep the games on track, but with three-plus inches of rain having fallen in Fort Dodge that morning there would be no games that day.

The rain also fell hard and heavy in Creston, postponing the Nodaway Valley baseball substate final against Martensdale-St. Marys.

With everything rained out, and plenty of space to fill in that night’s paper, it sent me into semi-scramble mode.

I connected with Creston softball coach Mike McCabe and the team to catch up and see what they would do on a washed out day in Fort Dodge. I also had a little column idea in mind, so I spent time probing him and assistant coach Teri Keeler for information.

Because of the rainout, it meant interviewing the kids and coaches in unusual places.

I can safely say I’ve conducted my first, and likely last, interview with a state tournament coach inside a department store. In this case, it was interviewing McCabe in the men’s department at Younkers in Fort Dodge while the team spent part of the afternoon walking the halls of Crossroads Mall.

Wednesday morning came and brought with it plenty of sun, and even more heat and humidity to greater Fort Dodge.

Young Mr. Carter made his way up from Creston. We teamed up to cover Wednesday’s first-round game between Creston and Fairfield, which

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Nodaway Valley’s baseball team plays at the state baseball tournament on July 22 at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Wolverines surprising run to the state tournament was part of an exciting couple of weeks on the CNA sports desk.

Fairfield won.

It meant with Interstate 35 and Creston both playing on Thursday, we’d be done in Fort Dodge by Thursday night.

It worked out perfectly. Nodaway Valley pulled off a thrilling upset of Martensdale-St. Marys in the substate final.

The Wolverines were headed to the state baseball tournament for the first time.

I had one question Wednesday night: when would the game be played?

If it was on Saturday, Carter was going to have to cover as I’d planned to be in Cedar Falls at the same time to cover Mount Ayr’s Kyle Dolecheck playing in the 44th annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star football game at the UNI-Dome.

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I could be multiple places at once.

I made my way back to Des Moines early Friday afternoon, hung out at my favorite coffee house, Smokey Row at the corner of I-235 and the MLK Jr. Parkway, while waiting for the baseball game, then made my way downtown Friday night for a little state tournament baseball.

The game didn’t quite go Nodaway Valley’s way, but you could see and feel the sense of accomplishment on the faces, in the words of coach Dan Jameson’s team.

Just playing at state meant plenty to the Nodaway Valley community, its players and coaches.

I ran home Friday night quick, awoke early the next morning and did a quick load of laundry, having not been fully prepared to be gone all week and subsequently having run out of clean shorts.

It was an early trip back to Cedar Falls, but well worth it. The Shrine Bowl is always a treat to watch in person, but especially this year. The offenses dominated as the North beat the South 49-35 in the highest scoring Shrine Bowl ever.

To think the fun was just starting.

I came back Saturday night a bit tired, but excited.

RAGBRAI was coming Monday.

Having covered two RAGBRAI’s in years past, including when it stopped overnight in Charles City in 2010, I knew what RAGBRAI meant.

Seeing people roll into town Tuesday, running into various people whether volunteering at McKinley Park, walking Adams Street downtown or catching up with longtime friend and RAGBRAI veteran Steve Swartzrock from Charles City, the day was filled with many memorable moments and stories.

It only confirmed how much I love the two-wheeled extravaganza that is RAGBRAI. (Now for a little thing about actually riding it sometime, maybe one of these years, preferably up north on the flatter terrain.)

It was a wild, exciting couple of weeks on the sports desk to be sure.

But what an exciting, fun-filled time it was.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions... and maybe a few actual answers

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves How do you feel about Pocono and Chris Buescher’s win?

GODSPEAK: This happens every couple of years. You’re happy for the team and driver, then it all fades away.

KEN’S CALL: Hopefully Buescher will win more races, and win in a traditional manner. No matter how you slice it, this was a fluke win.

3 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM POCONO

Chris Buescher, earlier this season, when you hadn’t yet noticed him. AP FILE

Do you feel cheated?

When a driver hasn’t led a lap through the first 20-plus races of the season, but takes the lead due to pit sequences, then is out front when fog (yes, fog) brings out the red flag, and is declared the winner when the radar turns orange … well, let’s just say you don’t feel fulfilled.

Five races left until the Chase.

Who’s in panic mode?

GODSPEAK: I think Richard Childress would be a bit concerned. He has two drivers trying to make it via points.

KEN’S CALL: Rick Hendrick, obviously. One driver (Junior) is currently out, and another (Kahne) is teetering on the bubble.

Will Boris Said make some noise at Watkins Glen this weekend?

GODSPEAK: This is great news for The Glen’s “Said Heads,” who support Boris by wearing curly black wigs.

KEN’S CALL: He’s no longer a “ringer.” In his past 10 roadcourse starts since 2011, best finish is 18th.

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Aside from Buescher’s good fortune, any upside from this?

If nothing else, it reinforces the fact that auto racing is unlike any other sporting endeavor. For better and worse.

If, for instance, a golf tournament or baseball game ends short of the prescribed distance, everyone had an equal opportunity to perform. Only in racing must you combine the factors of Mother Nature with fuel mileage and tire wear.

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1. Never know When a race weekend is plagued by bad weather, you never know what will happen or who will win. Race teams tried to play the mileage game, the weather game, pit-stop strategies, but in the end, Chris Buescher won his first Cup race on dumb luck.

Position rules.

2. Foggy Mountain boys

3. Front Row

Pocono Raceway hosted two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in the past seven weeks, and both were postponed a day by rain. Pocono got a little of everything Sunday and Monday. There was rain Sunday followed by fog and a tornado warning Monday.

That’s mountain racin’.

Front Row Motorsports generally runs in the middle of the pack, but for the second time since 2013 the low-budget team has scored a Cup Series victory. David Ragan nabbed Front Row’s first win in a wild 2013 Talladega finish, with his teammate David Gilliland taking second.

He was obviously a quality Xfinity Series racer and will have the chance to win more races in conventional style.

Until then, he’s the 61st racer with one career Cup Series victory, along with guys like Trevor Bayne, Lennie Pond, Sam McQuagg, Brett Bodine and Dick Passwater.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

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SPRINT CUP POINTS 1. Kevin Harvick 2. Brad Keselowski 3. Kurt Busch 4. Kyle Busch 5. Carl Edwards 6. Joey Logano 7. Jimmie Johnson 7. Martin Truex Jr. 9. Denny Hamlin 10. Matt Kenseth 11. Austin Dillon 12. Ryan Newman 13. Chase Elliott 14. Jamie McMurray 15. Kyle Larson 16. Kasey Kahne 17. Trevor Bayne 17. Ryan Blaney 19. Ricky Stenhouse 20. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 21. AJ Allmendinger 22. Greg Biffle 23. Paul Menard 24. Danica Patrick 25. Clint Bowyer 26. Aric Almirola 27. Tony Stewart 28. Casey Mears 29. Landon Cassill 30. David Ragan

What becomes of Buescher?

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AJ Allmendinger enjoyed his one and only career Cup Series victory at The Glen in 2014. That win got him into that season’s Chase.

1. Surprise II? Could we see another surprise winner this weekend at Watkins Glen International?

AJ Allmendinger is at the top of that potential list, but NASCAR’s second road-course race could also bring about another first-time winner, or provide Tony Stewart with another bright moment for his goodbye tour. Stewart made the Chase by winning the wine-and-cheese derby at Sonoma Raceway in June.

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Chris Buescher scored an

unlikely victory at Pocono.

“Win and you’re in,” right?

Not so fast. Buescher must be at least 30th in Cup points to make the Chase field, and he’s still listed at 31st, even after his win. He’s six points behind David Ragan, who's 30th in the standings. Five races to crack the top 30 for Buescher.

Let's assume Buescher will find his way into the 16-driver

Chase field, which leaves only four positions open to catch a playoff bid. It looks like Austin Dillon and Ryan Newman will get in on points, so the last two spots will turn into a dogfight among Chase Elliott, Jamie McMurray, Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne and Trevor Bayne, who continues to silently slide up the standings.

Stay tuned.

DARK HORSE: Michael McDowell DON’T BE SURPRISED IF: Allmendinger runs away and hides at The Glen.

He’s even been strong the past several weeks on ovals.

JOEY LOGANO VS. CHASE ELLIOTT: The rookie Elliott was pressing Logano over Pocono’s notorious “tunnel turn” when the two made contact and both crashed heavily.

GODWIN KELLY’S TAKE: Elliott was trying to make it happen, but fell short of the mark. Lucky for him, they were racing on Monday and everybody just wanted to get out of the Poconos.

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GODWIN’S PICKS FOR WATKINS GLEN WINNER: AJ Allmendinger REST OF TOP 5: Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer FIRST ONE OUT: Danica Patrick

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Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

SPRINT CUP: Cheez-It 355 at The Glen SITE: Watkins Glen International (2.45mile road course) TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.).

Saturday, qualifying (CNBC, 12:15 p.m.).

Sunday, race (USA, 2:30 p.m.)

XFINITY: Zippo 200 SITE: Watkins Glen International TV SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (NBCSN, 10 a.m.), qualifying (NBCSN, 4:45 p.m.).

Saturday, race (CNBC, 2 p.m.)

KEN WILLIS’ TOP 10 NASCAR DRIVER RANKINGS KYLE BUSCH No changes here after rain-shortened race

BRAD KESELOWSKI Recent Glen visit ended badly

KEVIN HARVICK Won at the Glen 10 years ago

MATT KENSETH Mild Matt perfect fit for upstate N.Y.

JOEY LOGANO Middle name is Thomas

KURT BUSCH 0-for-15 at Watkins Glen

MARTIN TRUEX JR. Wishes he had Chris Buescher’s luck

JIMMIE JOHNSON Will finish fourth at Watkins Glen

DENNY HAMLIN Damp Pocono was bad on his aching joints

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2016 SPRINT CUP SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Feb. 13: Sprint Unlimited at Daytona (Denny Hamlin) Feb. 21: Daytona 500 (Denny Hamlin) Feb. 28: Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta (Jimmie Johnson) March 6: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas (Brad Keselowski) March 13: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix (Kevin Harvick) March 20: Auto Club 400 at Fontana (Jimmie Johnson) April 3: STP 500 at Martinsville (Kyle Busch) April 9: Duck Commander 500 at Texas (Kyle Busch) April 17: Food City 500 at Bristol (Carl Edwards) April 24: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond (Carl Edwards) May 1: Geico 500 at Talladega (Brad Keselowski) May 7: GoBowling.com 400 at Kansas (Kyle Busch) May 15: Dover 400, 1 p.m. (Matt Kenseth) May 21: Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte (Joey Logano) May 29: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (Martin Truex) June 6: Axalta 400 at Pocono (Kurt Busch) June 12: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan (Joey Logano) SM-CP5197680804

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Oct. 16: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas, 2:15 p.m., NBC Oct. 23: Alabama 500 at Talladega, 2 p.m., NBCSN Oct. 30: Goody’s 500 at Martinsville, 1 p.m., NBCSN Nov. 6: AAA 500 at Texas, 2 p.m., NBC Nov. 13: Can-Am 500k at Phoenix, 2:30 p.m., NBC Nov. 20: Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami, 2:30 p.m., NBC

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg’s offensive line works stance and starts as the Panther offense works in plays during camp Tuesday morning. Camp is being held this week for high school, junior high and youth football. Coach Casey Tanner looks on.

CNA photos by KALEB CARTER

Above —Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior Brody Frain throws a pass while working in a routes drill with wide receivers Tuesday morning during Creston football camp.

At left —Creston co-coach Ryan McKim and senior Cody Crawford pause during drills to talk about routes during football camp Tuesday morning.

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Production Dept. - Layer Houses Housewalkers - 1st shift Processing Dept. Egg Packaging - 1st shift

Contact: Reasa Sturm 641-782-3849 1715 W. Prairie St. Creston, IA 50801 thelearningcenter2014@gmail.com

Iowa Cagefree, LLP-Clearfield has many great benefits after 30 days!! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Flex Plan plus many other benefit options!

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For employment consideration please contact the ofďŹ ce at 641-336-2292 or visit our ofďŹ ce location in ClearďŹ eld for more information on our current job openings.

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for MATURA Head Start Teacher in Creston - Seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a love of early childhood to serve children and families in Creston. Instruct children 3-5 years old in activities designed to promote social, physical & intellectual growth. Must work well with children, parents and other adults. Approximately 9-10 months per year--40 hours per week. Teaching license required with early childhood. Credentials must be available. Wage depends on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include sick & vacation, health, dental, vision, & IPERS.

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CNA/NIGHT Nurse Creston Specialty Care is now hiring Full Time CNAs and Night Nurses with a strong work ethic to join our team. visit our Website for full description and beneďŹ ts and to apply online.

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Now Hiring Morning & Late Night Positions • $9.50/hr.

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan, retirement plan and much more!

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McDonald’s Creston 608 Wyoming Avenue Creston, IA 50801

This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer commited to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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32 hours per week, hours split between Mt Ayr and Greater Regional Hospice Home

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CARRIER NEEDED

Applications or resumes can be sent to the MATURA Head Start Office, 209 N. Elm St., Creston, IA 50801. Ph.: 641-782-6201 or emailed to jlang@maturaia.org . E.O.E. Positions are open until filled.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, August 4, 2016

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Any custom size and shape, 30+ years in Creston. I sell, service and Plumber install, for no-pressure estimate call SCHROEDER PLUMBING and Charlie Westman 641-782-4590 or ELECTRICAL. Central air repair/ 641-344-5523. new installations, new breaker boxes, lighting fixtures, softeners, BOWMAN SIDING & WINDOWS. water heaters. Specialize in All major brands of vinyl and steel manufactured and mobile homes. siding, Heartland, Traco and Revere Free estimates, licensed, insured, thermal replacement windows. Re641-202-1048. Accept Visa & cipient of the Revere Premium Renovator Award. Seamless guttering and Mastercard.

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SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

• • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Opportunity to advance career through Production ENTRY-LEVEL Leadership Program BASE SALARY •

vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days AFTER 1 YEAR and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

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Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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Creston News Advertiser | Thursday, August 4, 2016

Food pantry has new location

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

CHS visit: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, left, stands with Byron Day, plant

manager of CHS Inc., in Creston during Northey’s visit to CHS Wednesday afternoon. Northey made stops in four Iowa counties Wednesday, also visiting Kent Farm Management and Real Estate in Chariton, East Penn Manufacturing in Corydon and American State Bank in Osceola.

Northey held discussions on the ag economy in Chariton and Osceola and toured the CHS oilseed processing facility in Creston.

Adams Antique Expo results released stack of square bales of hay with the hay forks used to get them into the barn, hay hook collections, antique hay knives and cutters, collection of pie birds, collection of old Adams County history books and pictures and collection of other old and odd tools of all kinds.

Other activities at the 2016 Adams County Fair Antique Expo included induction of Sam Adams of the Gravity area into the Adams County Fair Expo Antique Hall of Fame. His picture will be added to the collection of 24 years of Antique Hall of Fame inductees. Special medallions were given to all exhibitors in the 2016 Adams County Fair Antique Expo.

The medallions featured pictures of last year’s best of show featured tractor and owner Sam Adams and last year’s best of show featured car exhibited by Burt Peckham.

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pounds of food plus more than 5,000 pounds of HUSH (deer) meat. In 2015, there were 33 unduplicated volunteers, totaling 4,608 hours of service through this community pantry.

From January through June 17 this year, this food pantry distributed 58,694 pounds of food to 1,678 households containing 4,417 persons, according to Kathy Goodrich, Creston Area Food Pantry program coordinator.

During this transition to the new location, the Creston Area Food Pantry is fiscally operating under Holy Spirit Church until fall when the pantry will apply for its own 501(c)3 status. Goodrich said there is a demonstrated need to feed the hungry in this area and the new location

Vorthmann named a 2016 Iowan of the Day DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products has announced Richard Vorthmann of Treynor as an Iowan of the Day for the 2016 Iowa State Fair.

Described as a pillar of the community, Vorthmann has served 35 years as a township trustee and clerk, co-chairman of the Treynor school reorganization committee and helped build the first tanker truck for the local fire department. Vorthmann has also been extremely involved in his church and served as the president of the Town and Country Club.

What Vorthmann is most known for in the Treynor community is his long-standing involvement in the Optimist Club where Vorthmann has been instrumental in overseeing the Treynor Can Kennel, a can-redemption center that raises money

for youth programs in the community. To date, the redemption center has raised more than $135,000 for various events including bike safety camps and Arbor Day tree plantings. Vorthmann received Optimist of the Year in 2003 and is known by some as “Mr. Optimist.”

Vorthmann served as a 4-H leader for 25 years and on the fair board for 35 years. He was on the fair board when it purchased the 80 acres to build a new fairgrounds. He was around for all of the building improvement projects and served as the beef and 4-H sale superintendent. Vorthmann was honored because of his work on the fairgrounds as the first Honorary Member of Westfair.

Vorthmann’s day of recognition will be Tuesday, August 16, at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. He will be recognized with a ceremony

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The Last Supper, Superman, Shawn Johnson and the 80th anniversary of Monopoly in 2015. Sarah Pratt, the current sculptor, took over for Duffy Lyon in 2006 after 15 years as her apprentice.

To learn more, visit www. iowastatefair.org/about/butter-cow and follow the Butter Cow on Twitter at @ISF_ButterCow throughout the fair.

Other great Agriculture Building exhibits and demonstrations include It Takes An Iowan, giant pumpkins, jumbo fruits and vegetables, Discovery Garden and daily stage presentations. The Butter Cow and more will be on display in the 112-year-old John Deere Agriculture Building from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily during the fair.

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on the Anne and Bill Riley stage at 2:30 p.m. Along with accommodations at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, he will receive a cash prize, Grandstand tickets and use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart.

Founded in 1997, the Iowan of the Day program allows the Blue Ribbon Foundation to recognize Iowa’s most outstanding individuals. The program continues to honor Iowans across the state who have made a difference in others’ lives, while upholding the characteristics associated with Iowa-dependability, integrity, hard work and sense of community.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1993, the foundation has generated more than $118 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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50th anniversary of ‘Star Trek’ celebrated in butter at state fair DES MOINES – Butter is going space age as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the popular TV series and film, “Star Trek,” will join the Butter Cow in the John Deere Agriculture Building August 11-21.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary and the release of “Star Trek Beyond’s” this week, long-time butter sculptor Sarah Pratt will sculpt Captain Kirk, Spock, Dr. McCoy and Uhura in two scenes on the bridge, along with a model of the starship USS Enterprise.

The Butter Cow was created in 1911 and since 1996, companion sculptures have joined the famous cow. Previous butter sculptures have included Grant Wood’s American Gothic, Garth Brooks,

will allow better accessibility for the pantry recipients to meet their needs. Plans are underway to form a board of directors consisting of community volunteers and leaders to continue this ecumenical and community-based ministry.

Lexi Prigge, agency relations coordinator at Food Bank of Iowa, said, “I am very happy that Creston Area Food Pantry is continuing with food provision to men, women and children in this area. It is greatly needed.”

Goodrich may be contacted at 641-202-4513 for additional information. At this time, contributions to the food pantry may be made in the name of “Holy Spirit Needy Fund,” 406 W. Clark, Creston, IA 50801.

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metal yard art items. Damewood’s welded entry of yard art also received the people’s choice recognition by show of hands of the audience. Best of show truck/SUV was awarded to Mike Travis with his 1923 serial number “1” Rumley 1.5-ton Farm truck entry.

In the Adams County Antique Road Show, there were several unusual and rare items this year including Ellis Houck’s 1897 calendar valued at $65 to $85, Wilma Peterson’s cast iron bank valued at $65 to $85, Deloris Wood’s very old wool coverlet valued at $95 to $125, Richard and Carolyn Gillett’s old doll valued at $125 to $200, Richard Gillett’s wooden bubble-glass framed picture of his grandfather valued at $85 to $125, and Lynette Worth’s set of gold-plated dishes valued at $35 to $135. There were also many other items valued in the $15 to $60 range as well.

Todd Crill evaluated and priced all the items.

Two “stump the antiquers” items were brought to the show on Sunday. Gary King of Villisca brought what he described as a homemade wooden roof-thatching tool and evaluator, Todd Crill, exhibited what he described as a homemade wooden noisemaker to scare birds out of a barn or building.

The theme for the 2016 Adams County Antique Expo was old haying equipment and items. Demonstration tables and items included many old haying tools, a

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CORNING – “Red tractors” were the featured tractors at Adams County Fair Antique Exposition held Sunday, July 10, in Corning.

Twenty-four tractors participated in the show with 16 of those being red.

Best of show red tractor was awarded to Otto Petersen of Corning with his 1956 Farmall 450 Hi-Crop tractor.

Judged best of show tractor of all entries was a 1967 International 1206 diesel row crop tractor exhibited by Blake Cooper of Prescott. Best of show work tractor was awarded to Pat Klingensmith with his 1975 200 Allis Chalmers tractor.

In other divisions, receiving the designation of best of show small engine or mini tractor was Bernard Maeder of Corning with his 1953 nine horsepower Earth Master tractor. The best of show machinery item was awarded to Chris Cooper of Nodaway with his white top Allis Chalmers Roto Baler. G.L. Miller of Corning was awarded the designation of best of show demonstration with his display of old hand woodworking tools. In the car, truck, or motorcycle division, best of show was awarded to Andrew Hedinger of Corning with his 1979 Ford F150 pickup. In the newest division at the show, homemade yard art, best of show was awarded to Mae Damewood of Corning for her unique yard art group of welded horseshoe pieces and other welded

The food pantry that was located at United Church of Christ Congregational Church, 501 W. Montgomery St., in Creston has moved to its new location.

Beginning Sunday, Aug. 7, Creston Area Food Pantry will distribute food from the former Assembly of God Church, 417 Wyoming Ave., in the lower level.

Frozen food, dairy products, dry goods and produce will be provided to recipients from noon to 2 p.m. every Sunday.

In partnership with the Food Bank of Iowa since June 2014, Creston Food Pantry provides quality food products to families in need. In 2015, this local pantry served 3,145 households containing 7,711 men, women and children with 115,671

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