City of Creston, Iowa

06/11/2026

The Street Department will be around to pick up limbs when possible. Please leave branches and limbs parallel on the curb.

06/10/2026

We still have openings, and we have a few new ones that have opened.

🚨 Volunteer for a Board or Commission Today 🚨
The City of Creston is now accepting applications for the following Board and Commission openings:

⚖️ 3 Board of Adjustment-Term would expire 07/01/2027, 07/01/2028, 07/01/2029- Meet as needed
🏛️ 2 Historical Preservation Commission- Term would expire 03/03/2028 or 03/03/2029- Meet as needed
🚧 Planning & Zoning- Term would expire 11/13/2029- Meet as needed
🚨 Civil Service Commission- Term would expire 04/01/2030- Meet as needed
✈️Airport Commission- City representative- Term would expire 11/13/2027- Meet as needed
📖Library Board of Trustees- County- Term would expire 07/01/2029- Meet monthly, 1st Monday at 5:15pm
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Serve Your Community. Make a Difference.
📩 Apply Today:
https://www.crestoniowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/746/Application-Form-for-Boards---Commissions?fbclid=IwY2xjawK9Dl9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFvQkNyajlTRmNZMkFSbUV6AR4vQGWehvt3tkEEQKXdBB6TRAymj1xv3cwGwao3xov-ILNuSeqhjbN1mzh_zQ_aem_Ze0Mgc3Pe6mZukPFFGEOIA
📞 Questions? Call Creston City Hall at (641) 782-2000

06/03/2026

Application and Testing dates have been extended!

06/02/2026

We have an opening for a Union County representative on our Library Board of Trustees! Applicants must live outside of Creston city limits in rural Union County or within one of our contracting towns (Afton, Arispe, Cromwell, Lorimor, Shannon City or Thayer).

Information on trustee responsibilities and the trustee application can be found at the following link: https://www.creston.lib.ia.us/about/library-board

06/02/2026

Starting tomorrow, 06/03/2026, The pool is now open!

McKinley Pool
2026 Pool Season Hours (weather permitting)
Sunday 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Monday 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Creston City Pool Swim Rates
Daily Admission
Rate - $5
Punch Cards- $40 for 10 punches
Season Pass Rates
Family Pass - $175 for up to six family members, $25 for each additional family member
Single Pass - $80
Daycare
$1.25 per child (must present certified daycare registration)
Pool Parties
$100 per hour, maximum two hours per party
Parties can be scheduled between 10am-12pm and 8-10 pm depending on staffing availability

05/29/2026

05/18/2026

05/06/2026

It was decided at the May 5th council meeting that with the gained interest in applying for the Ward 3 vacancy, we will be extending the deadline for applications to this Friday, May 8th, at noon.

05/01/2026

T-Ball registration is now open! You can register with the form below or on our website: https://www.crestoniowa.gov/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-4/TBall-Registration-Form-63