As the regional hub of southwest Iowa for business, education, medicine, industry, shopping and recreation, Creston caters to residents and visitors wanting small-town service with big-town products. Creston has many interesting shops where there is always a friendly face and home-town hospitality.

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According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 1:20 a.m. Brown and a 1997 Lexus ES was observed at Sumner Avenue and Russell Street in a restricted area closed off to the public. Inside the ...

From coastal power plants to off-shore platforms to municipal water treatment, Creston has an on‑site hypochlorite solution tailored to your operation. Explore seawater‑fed systems or brine‑based systems using delivered salt.

Creston Home Improvement Program (CHIP) The City of Creston has developed the Creston Home Improvement Program (CHIP) which provides matching funds for exterior home improvements.

Creston was originally settled in 1868 as a survey camp for the Burlington and Missouri Railroad. It was named for the fact that it was on the crest of the railroad line between the Missouri and Mississippi river basins.

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Today, Creston is a vibrant, growing city of nearly 8,000 residents. It is home to a state-of-the-art medical center, numerous industries, Southwestern Community College, and a satellite campus for Buena Vista University.