August 2010
What should schools be teaching students?
Have you thought much about the curriculum children are being taught?
When zucchini took over the parsonage
Pastor Eric dropped by a while back trying to give away a few summer squash.
A mammoth find
MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Before heading down the banks of the Nishnabotna River Sunday afternoon, Michael Morris wanted to make one thing clear to his two friends, Nick and Aaron O’Neill.
Hospital hosts grand opening
RED OAK – The Montgomery County Memorial Hospital unveiled its new addition to the public last week, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours.
Theatre reopens Friday
RED OAK — After sitting empty for more than a year, the Grand Theatre in Red Oak will reopen Friday night as a not-for-profit operation.
Power plant board’s future to be decided in November vote
VILLISCA – Villisca residents will get a chance to voice their opinion by deciding of whether to disband the power plant board this November.
Stuart to lead 100th Labor day parade
ESSEX — When the 100th annual Labor Day Parade rolls down the streets of Essex, Allen Stuart will be the 2010 Grand Marshall seated in one of the leading cars.
Two arrested on drug, weapon charges; 257 marijuana plants seized
RED OAK — Two men are in jail after local law enforcement seized more than 250 plants and methamphemamine following a traffic stop last week.
Verle “Maxine” Norris, 92
Verle “Maxine” Norris, 92, passed away on Aug. 24, 2010, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Thornton, Colo.