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Numerous Stanton residents earn Governor’s Volunteer awards

2 hours 31 min ago

Recently, Stanton Child Resource Center Board of Directors Kevin Cabbage, Sheila Mainquist, Maurine Allen, Eric Kutzli and Stacy Kutzli as well as individuals, Justin Miller and Stacy Kutzli of Stanton received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris...

Hands-free cell phone law effective July 1

2 hours 34 min ago

A big change is coming to those who use their cell phones while driving.Iowa is now the 31st state to enact a hands-free driving law, which makes certain types of cell phone usage illegal once the law takes effect on July 1. Red Oak Police Chief Justin Rhamy outlined how things will change.“The...

Wilson to compete at NJHFR finals rodeo

2 hours 36 min ago

Coy Wilson, an eighth grade student at Ignite School has earned a position on the Iowa National Junior High rodeo team and is traveling with fellow teammates to Des Moines on June 22-28 to compete at the 20th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in the saddle bronc, bareback, and bulls...

McGreer Hawkins Park bridge signs damaged by unknown shooter

2 hours 38 min ago

Information is being sought in regards to a recent vandalism incident.Montgomery County engineer Karen Albert said the vandalism took place in an area well-familiar to the supervisors: the newly renamed McGreer Hawkins Park bridge.“Approximately one week after the dedication of the McGreer-Hawkins...

Jaffrey’s artwork brings music to life

2 hours 43 min ago

Work is progressing smoothly on the new mural on the side of the FiveOne8 building at Fourth and Reed streets.A little more than a week ago, the mural was laid out, and Valley, Neb., artist Jenna Jaffrey has been busy at work bringing the mural to life. Jaffrey said it was ironically injury that...

Inman design plan discussed

2 hours 44 min ago

The Red Oak School Board has finalized plans and a timeline for renovations to Inman Elementary.Recently, the board met with Chandler Green, an interior designer with Alley Poynter Macchietto Architecture, as well as Boyd Jones project manager Richard Johnson. Green said after discussion, plans for...

Hotel Company - Heartbreakers - 334th BSB begin deployment

2 weeks 2 hours ago

A send-off ceremony was held on May 28 for Hotel Company - Heartbreakers - 334th BSB, Forward Support Company for the 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment. The guard soldiers departed for the Joint Readiness Training Center at Ft. Johnson, La., for training, which will be followed by deployment...

Wind ordinance passed

2 weeks 2 hours ago

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has taken action on a wind turbine ordinance.The Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved a new wind turbine ordinance and submitted it to the supervisors for approval. Among the setback stipulations were:• Adjacent property lines...

McGreer brothers’ legacy recognized

2 weeks 2 hours ago

The efforts of three Montgomery County brothers to grow Montgomery County have officially been immortalized.On May 23, the bridge on 250th St. over the East Nishnabotna River was renamed the McGreer Hawkins Park Bridge, in honor of John “Bud” McGreer, Joseph “Joe” McGreer, and W.F. “Frank” McGreer...

Council discusses proposed city cleanup plans

2 weeks 2 hours ago

The Red Oak City Council is finalizing plans for a citywide clean-up day next month.At the regular Red Oak City Council meeting May 19, city administrator Lisa Kotter updated the council on the progress made since the council adopted new code charging $4 per month on water bills to fund the...

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Numerous Stanton residents earn Governor’s Volunteer awards

June 23, 2025

Recently, Stanton Child Resource Center Board of Directors Kevin Cabbage, Sheila Mainquist, Maurine Allen, Eric Kutzli and Stacy Kutzli as well as individuals, Justin Miller and Stacy Kutzli of...
Hands-free cell phone law effective July 1

June 23, 2025

A big change is coming to those who use their cell phones while driving.Iowa is now the 31st state to enact a hands-free driving law, which makes certain types of cell phone usage illegal once the...
Wilson to compete at NJHFR finals rodeo

June 23, 2025

Coy Wilson, an eighth grade student at Ignite School has earned a position on the Iowa National Junior High rodeo team and is traveling with fellow teammates to Des Moines on June 22-28 to compete at...

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June 23, 2025

Thursday, June 26:• East Mills, Essex Griswold, Stanton BB and SB at Corner Conference Tournament, SB 5:30 p.m., BB 7:15 p.m.• Red Oak BB, SB @ Atlantic, Atlantic Middle School Softball...
Clarinda’s quick start dooms Tigers

June 23, 2025

A quick start offensively and a two-hit pitching performance by Addison Wagoner carried Clarinda to an 18-1 win over Red Oak in Hawkeye 10 Conference softball Thursday.The Cardinals scored four runs...
Griswold 1-1 at home tourney

June 23, 2025

Griswold downed Shenandoah 5-2 and dropped a 9-5 decision to Exira/EHK in the Tiger Softball Tournament Invitational Saturday.Sadie Gohlinghorst picked up the win in game one, tossing 3 1/3 innings...

Numerous Stanton residents earn Governor’s Volunteer awards

Hands-free cell phone law effective July 1

Wilson to compete at NJHFR finals rodeo

McGreer Hawkins Park bridge signs damaged by unknown shooter

Jaffrey’s artwork brings music to life

Inman design plan discussed

Hotel Company - Heartbreakers - 334th BSB begin deployment

Wind ordinance passed

McGreer brothers’ legacy recognized

Council discusses proposed city cleanup plans

‘Stories in the Stones’ returns

Clean Up Days June 20 and 21

Haidsiak resigns from council

Numerous Stanton residents earn Governor’s Volunteer awards

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