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Election results around Montgomery County are in. Locally, Republican Dwayne Adams was running against Democrat Jan Norris. Adams won the race with 540 votes to Norris' 355 votes. There was one write in. Villisca's Tripp Narup, running as a Democrat, challenged incumbent Republican Tom Moore for...
1 month 1 week ago
The LeRette Funeral Chapel recently received national recognition.The LeRette Funeral Chapel was named the September 2026 Funeral Home of the Month by the Mark Thomas Company, a nationwide funeral home supplier located in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Mark Beito, president of Mark Thomas states, “It is...
1 month 1 week ago
Stanton’s new principal has transitioned to her new leadership role within the district.On Aug. 24, Tabor Strong officially began her tenure as principal, following the resignation of Katie Elwood last summer. Strong said she’s a native of Missouri but moved to the Southwest Iowa area following her...
1 month 1 week ago
A former Red Oak Boy Scout was recently honored for his heroism.Ethan Bell is the son of Tyler and Ranju Bell, nd grandson of Jack Bell of Red Oak. Tyler currently resides with his family in Colorado Springs, Colo. Ethan was recently presented with the Heroism Award from the Boy Scouts at a special...
On July 1st, the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware...
September 24, 2026, 10:31 AM
Election results around Montgomery County are in. Locally, Republican Dwayne Adams was running against Democrat Jan Norris. Adams won the race with 540 votes to Norris' 355 votes. There was one write in. Villisca's Tripp Narup, running as a Democrat, challenged incumbent Republican Tom Moore for...
November 4, 2026

News

  • November 4, 2026
    Election results around Montgomery County are in.Locally, Republican Dwayne Adams was running against Democrat Jan Norris. Adams won the race with 540 votes to Norris' 355 votes. There was one...
  • September 24, 2026
    On July 1st, the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware - kicked off from Point Reyes...
  • September 23, 2026
    The LeRette Funeral Chapel recently received national recognition.The LeRette Funeral Chapel was named the September 2026 Funeral Home of the Month by the Mark Thomas Company, a nationwide funeral...

Sports

  • October 28, 2026
    Stanton picked up its third win of the season over Bedford and moved into the Class 1A, Region 1 semifinals with a 25-16, 25-23, 25-23 sweep in last Wednesday’s quarterfinals in Stanton.The...
  • October 28, 2026
    The Stanton/Red Oak Dance Team is proud to announce the success of its soloists at the recent Iowa State Dance Team Association (ISDTA) State Solo Competition. Cate Horn, Caitlin Britten, Denver Belt...
  • October 28, 2026
    The Southwest Valley volleyball team’s season came to an end with a 25-14, 25-11, 25-18 loss to Council Bluffs St. Albert in the Class 2A, Region 4 quarterfinals last Wednesday.Southwest Valley...

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