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Numerous Stanton residents earn Governor’s Volunteer awards

2 weeks 3 hours 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 weeks 3 hours 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 weeks 3 hours 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 weeks 3 hours 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 weeks 3 hours 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 weeks 3 hours 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

4 weeks 3 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

4 weeks 3 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

4 weeks 3 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

4 weeks 3 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...

Junction Days opening ceremony moved to Agora

Due to the possibility of rain this afternoon and evening the ROCIA has made the decision to move the 2025 Junction Days Opening Ceremony to inside...

June 26, 2025, 11:12 AM

‘Stories in the Stones’ returns

“Stories In The Stones” the special program at the Red Oak Cemetery hosted by Calendar Girls, Questers of Red Oak and the Montgomery County Veterans...

June 23, 2025, 6:00 PM

Clean Up Days June 20 and 21

The following information is for those participating in Red Oak's clean-up days.

June 20, 2025, 9:44 AM

Junction Days opening ceremony moved to Agora

Due to the possibility of rain this afternoon and evening the ROCIA has made the decision to move the 2025 Junction Days Opening Ceremony to inside to The Agora Coffeehaus & Event Center. The Agora Coffeehaus and Event Center is located 404 E Coolbaugh St. Red Oak (right next door to The Grand...

June 26, 2025

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Junction Days opening ceremony moved to Agora

June 26, 2025

Due to the possibility of rain this afternoon and evening the ROCIA has made the decision to move the 2025 Junction Days Opening Ceremony to inside to The Agora Coffeehaus & Event Center. ...
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...

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Trojans hold on in 7-5 win over Red Oak

July 7, 2025

Atlantic built a 7-2 lead after six innings and blocked a late Red Oak comeback attempt in a 7-5 loss in Hawkeye 10 Conference baseball last Thursday.The Tigers (11-16 overall, 5-15 in the conference...
Tigers down East Mills, 14-6

July 7, 2025

Mhylee Joint went 2-for-3 and drove in a run at the plate and picked up the win in the circle for Red Oak in a 14-6 victory over East Mills in non-conference softball last Tuesday.Joint scattered...
Vikings blank Tigers in district opener

July 7, 2025

Stanton plated all of its runs in the fourth inning and Gavin Ford tossed a complete-game shutout on the mound in a 4-0 victory over Griswold in the Class 1A, District 13 first round in Audubon...

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