Erin Henze

CORNING — For communities around Southwest Iowa, the May 21, 2024, tornado brought devastation, killing five people, injuring 35 and causing more than $31 million in property damage. Wendy Edwards was one of many families who lost everything. However, as ... See more

I know it’s only the second week of January so it doesn’t count for much, but looking at my reading stats for the year so far, I’m actually pretty shocked. So far, I’ve finished 10 books this year. Considering it’s Jan. 13, that’s pretty good, though I kn... See more

With a new mayor and four council terms beginning, the Creston City Council went back to the basics Tuesday, appointing council members to a number of positions and preparing to fill various city boards. The position of mayor pro-tem, previously held by R... See more

Though the Gibson Memorial Library board brought an ambitious proposed budget to Creston city officials in December, a lack of city funds has slowed down the board’s goals. The current budget from the city is just under $100,000. However, with a new furna... See more

Well, hello there! If you’re a print-only reader, this will be the first time we’ve spoken in a while. Not much has changed since we last had the chance to sit down together - I’m still a complete nerd and love to write about books. In fact, that’s what I... See more