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🌱 How Creston police used tech and teamwork to end a tense chase
Creston, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Creston! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Creston police used tech and teamwork to end a tense chase
- See how Creston’s bats and arms powered an 8–2 victory
Also on today's calendar: 2026 June Consigment Auction and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with variable clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Creston Police Department Arrests Wanted Felon Following Foot Pursuit and Tactical Response (kjan.com) — Creston police arrested a local man with an outstanding felony warrant Monday afternoon after a brief foot chase and tactical search around Montgomery Street. With help from Union County deputies, a drone team, and a K9 unit, officers safely located the suspect hiding in an unoccupied apartment. No injuries were reported, and officials praised the coordinated response. 
• KMAland Baseball (6/2): Shenandoah gets 7th straight win over Red Oak, Lenox, BV rally, Woodbine's Bendgen wins No. 100 (kmaland.com) — Creston baseball fans can celebrate an 8–2 road win over Atlantic, highlighted by strong pitching from Tanner Ray and three RBIs from Tom Mikkelsen. The game was part of a busy Tuesday night of KMAland action, with many other area teams also picking up conference and non-conference victories.
📸 Around Creston
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Creston Livestock Market →
Creston Livestock Market, 201 N Cherry St, Creston
11:00 am
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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Baseball: Creston vs Glenwood (Junior Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
5:00 pm -
Softball: Creston vs Glenwood (Junior Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
5:00 pm -
Softball: Creston vs Glenwood (Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
7:00 pm -
Baseball: Creston vs Glenwood (Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
7:00 pm -
2026 June Consigment Auction →
Rice Auction Company, 1443 US-34, Creston
10:30 am -
Softball: Denison-Schleswig vs Creston (Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
5:00 pm -
Denison-Schleswig Varsity Softball @ Creston →
Creston High School, 601 W Townline St, Creston
5:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
📣 Creston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baseball: Creston vs Glenwood (Junior Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
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Softball: Creston vs Glenwood (Junior Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
5:00 pm -
Baseball: Creston vs Glenwood (Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
7:00 pm -
Softball: Creston vs Glenwood (Varsity)
Creston Comm School District Creston, IA 50801
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Spar, Inc. posted a job opening for Resets/Remodel Merchandiser Nights in Creston. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Creston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Creston here.
🗞 Nearby News
Corning
- June 03, 2026 Dave Pullen, 73 (bedfordtimes-press.com)
Mount Ayr
- Mount Ayr's two-time state champion Shaffer lands third KMAland Iowa Girls Golfer of the Year (kmaland.com)
Stuart
- Farmers Markets in Guthrie County Getting into Full Swing This Month (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
- Chargers Split Games vs Bulldogs, Facing Wildcats Tonight (raccoonvalleyradio.com)
- Atlantic man arrested on a Harassment (Sexting) charge (kjan.com)
Ok Creston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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