Creston
in Union County of Iowa, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.059 and -94.361 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 3' 30" and W -94° 21' 40"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:40 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:17 am and 8:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Creston

Creston in Union County (Iowa) with it's 7,854 habitants is a town located in United States about 928 mi (or 1,493 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Creston is now 07:40 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Creston, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Atlantic Municipal Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 69 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greenfield, Mount Ayr, Corning, Winterset and Bedford. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 15%
Air Humidity 93%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

23°C (73 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SUPERTEL INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Address
1,0 mi
800 LAUREL STREET
50801 Creston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Motel Creston

Address
0,7 mi
800 S Walnut St.
50801 Creston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 CRESTON

Address
0,8 mi
804 WEST TAYLOR
50801 Creston
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Creston, IA Tornado March 22, 2011

Published: March 24, 2011
Length: 10:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Skip Talbot's Storm Chasing Chronicles

An "elephant trunk" tornado near Creston, Iowa on March 22, 2011.


CZ eastbound - Creston IA - 7 hrs late 2010-03-31

Published: April 30, 2010
Length: 26:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wis465

California Zephyr eastbound - stopping in Creston, Iowa - running 7 hours late - 2010-03-31. Cute message board visible.


HudHomeStore-3BR 2 Story Home in Creston!

Published: January 31, 2013
Length: 24:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Misty SOLDwisch: RE/MAX Innovations

For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2967358 610 W Montgomery St Creston, IA 50801 $42000, 4 bed, 1.0 bath, 1275 SF, MLS# 412080 Great older 2 story in Creston—.


Late #5 departs Creston

Published: July 15, 2008
Length: 10:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: cnwfan

A Late #5 departs Creston,cnwlover is on the train. I didnt have much time to straighten the camera so sorry about the off look with the train.


BNSF Evening and Night Time Action with Amtrak on the Creston Subdivision (HD)

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 09:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rob Koppert

On the night of April 10, 2011, a couple of eastbound unit coal trains pull into Creston, Iowa for a crew change before departing for points east. Meanwhile, Amtrak #5, the California Zephyr...


4th Of July Fireworks, Creston, Iowa

Published: July 06, 2012
Length: 18:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gergmeister1

This is a short video clip showing several J&M Displays brand of Crossette color shells set up & shot by The Creston Shooters Pyrotechnicians.


2015 Lamar Dump Trailer New Cars Creston IA

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Johnson Trailer Sales

http://www.johnsontrailersia.com This 2015 Lamar Dump Trailer is available from Johnson Trailers. For details, call us at 641-344-2210.


Short Sale Opportunity - 2 Story Home in Creston!

Published: February 19, 2013
Length: 09:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Misty SOLDwisch: RE/MAX Innovations

For more details click here: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2981420 101 N Jarvis St Creston, IA 50801 $32785, 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 1543 SF, MLS# 412915 Short Sale Opportunity! This...


2015 H&H Cargo Tandem New Cars Creston IA

Published: March 30, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Johnson Trailer Sales

http://www.johnsontrailersia.com This 2015 H&H Cargo Tandem is available from Johnson Trailers. For details, call us at 641-344-2210.


2015 H&H Cargo New Cars Creston IA

Published: March 16, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Johnson Trailer Sales

http://www.johnsontrailersia.com This 2015 H&H Cargo is available from Johnson Trailers. For details, call us at 641-344-2210.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Creston (Amtrak station)

The Creston Station is an unstaffed Amtrak train station in Creston, Iowa. Amtrak shares the building with the BNSF Railway, which uses the building as a yard office. The station is served by Amtrak's Chicago to Emeryville California Zephyr, with one daily train in each direction between the two cities. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad constructed the station in 1969, replacing constructed in 1899.

Located at 41.057, -94.3614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Amtrak stations in Iowa, Buildings and structures in Union County, Iowa, Stations along Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad lines, Transportation in Union County, Iowa

Southwestern Community College (Iowa)

Southwestern Community College (SWCC, also pronounced "swick") is a public two-year community college with its main campus in Creston, Iowa, and centers in Red Oak, Iowa, and Osceola, Iowa. In addition to an arts and sciences program, SWCC offers a variety of career and technical education degrees and certificates.

Located at 41.0719, -94.3804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Two-year colleges in the United States, Universities and colleges in Iowa, Educational institutions established in 1966, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Union County, Iowa, Education in Montgomery County, Iowa, Education in Clarke County, Iowa

KSIB (AM)

KSIB is a commercial radio station serving the Creston, Iowa area. The station primarily broadcasts a country music format. KSIB is licensed to G. O. Radio, Ltd which is owned by David and Kathy Rieck. KSIB is authorized to broadcast only during daytime hours. The antenna system consists of a single 220 ft tower located southeast of Creston on the Pine Valley Golf Course.

Located at 41.0378, -94.3939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Iowa, Radio stations established in 1946

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
كريستون, کرستون، آیووا, CSQ, Крэстон, Крестон