The Creston Chamber of Commerce and the community of Creston want newcomers to Creston to feel welcomed.  One way to make this possible is the Chamber's Newcomer Program.  Please stop by the Chamber located at 208 West Taylor, Hwy 34 West to pick up your Newcomer Packet.  If you have any questions or need further information please call the Creston Chamber of Commerce at 641-782-7021. 
 

Moving Rentals:  U-Haul, 1681 East Adams Street 641-782-8473

Natural Gas & Electricity: Alliant Utilities Inc., 1-800-822-4348

Telephone: Iowa Telecom, 1-877-901-4692 or by dialing 6-1-1.  Phone books are normally available at the Chamber Office

Cable TV: Mediacom, local channel 17, 1-800-332-0245

Waste Collection: Waste Mangement  provides waste collection. Billing is handled by the city and begins when water is hooked-up.  For more information, contact Waste Mangement at 641-782-7777. Four times a year Waste Management picks up appliances and other bulk pickup during a free clean-up week.

Water: Creston Water Works provides the city’s water service. The office is located at 820 South Park Street, 641-782-5817. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A minimum deposit of $125 is required. Bills include water, sewer and trash.

United States Post Office: The Post Office is located at 300 S. Elm Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The lobby is open Monday through Friday, 2 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone number is 641-782-2184.

Driver’s License: You must obtain a new driver’s license within 30 days of moving to the state. Driver’s licenses must be renewed within 30 days before or after the birthday in the year of expiration.  Drivers licenses are renewable every five year, except if you are 70 or older or 18 and younger, call for details, Chauffeur’s licenses every four years. You will need your old license, social security card and proof of residency.  License examiners are located in the County Treasurers Office, 300 North Pine, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The phone number is 782-2319

Motor Vehicle Registration: Automobile owners have 30 days to buy Iowa plates after becoming a resident of the state. Licenses may be obtained at the Union County Treasurer’s Office at the Court House, 300 N. Pine. The phone number is 782-1710. You will need your title/current registration. There is no personal property tax on automobiles in Iowa, but your tags may cost more than in some states.

Library: The Gibson Memorial Library is located at 200 W. Howard. The phone number is 782-2277. Hours: Thursday and Friday 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M., Monday through Wednesday 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Dog License: All dogs within Union County must be registered. Proof of rabies vaccine is required. Contact the County Auditor's Office, County Courthouse, 641-782-1701, for more information.

Congregate Mealsite: The mealsite is located at 116 West Adams.  It provides lunch meals for seniors Monday through Friday.  Activities such as cards, games and music are also offered during the week.  For more information call 641-782-2447 or Area XIV Agency on Aging at 641-782-4040 located at 215 East Montgomery Street.

Voter Registration: To be eligible to vote, you must register 10 days before primary and general elections and 11 days before all other elections. Registration can be done at the County Auditor’s office, Courthouse, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 641-782-1701. You may also register at the Driver’s License Station located in the County Courthouse, 300 North Pine.

Newspaper: Creston News Advertiser (Monday-Friday paper) and Creston Shopper on Wednesday, 503 W. Adams, 641-782-2141.

Radio: KSIB-AM (1520) and FM (101.3), Hwy 34, 641-782-2155

Internet Providers:
Iowa Telecom - 1-877-901-4692
Local Link - 1-800-687-2202
Mediacom - 1-800-432-9213