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The Creston Chamber of Commerce

Welcomes You To Creston, Iowa

2023 Small Business Grant information

2023 Small Business Grant Application

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Creston is located in the beautiful rolling hillsides of southwest Iowa. As you learn more about Creston we hope you will see all that Creston, the regional center of Southwest Iowa,  and the surrounding area have to offer. The citizens of Creston are proud of their community and look forward to sharing it with you.

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. 

It is the largest city between Des Moines and Council Bluffs (2010 Census) in southwest Iowa (I – 80 to the North, I – 35 to the East, the Missouri border to the South and the Missouri River to the West. 

Recently created murals (30+)  in Uptown Creston and throughout the community highlight the diversity and artistic talent of many of our residents – both young and not so young. Here you can also experience our railroad history or that of the Mormons and early settlers who passed through on their way to Utah. Our paved Park to Park Trail of almost nine miles extends from McKinley Park in Creston through the campground at Green Valley State Park. Another six miles of grass surface trail, suitable for walking and mountain biking, continues from the trail at Green Valley campground around the lake. Once here come discover the opportunities that await you around Creston, including the Lakes of Union County. Experience an array of outdoor recreational opportunities unmatched in southwest Iowa. Over 2,100 acres of water including five lakes, three of which are Green Valley, Three Mile and Twelve Mile and over 6,000 acres of publicly owned parks, woodlands, prairie and wetland are all located within a 25-mile radius of Creston. Camping is available at four of the five lakes and the Three Mile Recreation Area is open year around. 

Several events take place during the year. These include a traditional 4th of July Celebration with one of the best Fireworks Shows in the area and the annual Hot Air Balloon event that is held the third Saturday/weekend in September.

Come and discover the opportunities that await you in Creston, where the attitudes and hospitality of our community welcomes people of all ages.

Creston has been recognized as a Certified Connected Community by the State of Iowa. 

Creston is a Home Base Iowa Community.

Home Base Iowa’s mission is to make Iowa the state of choice for military men and women as they transition to civilian careers.

Chamber of Commerce interactive calendar:

All upcoming events can be found on the Creston Chamber of Commerce interactive calendar. If you would like something added to the calendar please email the chamber at : chamber@crestoniowachamber.com with the information.

Enjoy a video tour of Creston

Chamber Ribbon Cuttings, Coffees and MORE  

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Creston: Arts Gallery, Arts Center & Murals

Enjoy art in Uptown Creston at the Creston: Arts Gallery in the Restored Depot, 116 West Adams Street.  Also don’t miss the numerous murals (over 30) on several of the buildings in Uptown Creston along with the Creston Arts Center.
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Creston/Union County Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is now closed for the season.
626 New York Avenue

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Union County Historical Village

Is Now Closed for the Season

 The facility is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday along with Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Saturday of Hot Air Balloon Days from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Located at the south end of McKinley Park  – 1600 Stone Street. The path in and around the Village make it an easy walking tour when the facility is not open. There is no admission but donations are appreciated. If you wish to tour the Village when it is closed please call, 641-782-4000 or 641-782-8670 or 641-782-2870.

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The Creston Farmers’ Market

Is now closed for the Season

For questions or information please call 
Maria at 641-344-5765
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