July 2012
Authorities searching for gunman who shot crop duster
MOLLY SKYLES
Assistant Editor
RED OAK — After his plane was shot at Saturday, July 14, John Thomas of Nebraska is searching for answers.
Committee reworks ballot language wording for hotel tax
RED OAK – The discussion on the ballot language for the proposed hotel/motel tax continued at last Monday’s Red Oak City Council meeting.
Fast elected Co-President Elect of Nebraska Art Teachers’ Assoc.
Lynette Fast has been selected to serve two years as Co-President Elect on the board of directors for the Nebraska Art Teachers Association (NATA), representing Lincoln, Neb.
Wartburg receives 50K
Wartburg College has received a $50,000 grant from Hearst Foundations to increase scholarships for transfer students.
Ashley Johnson named to spring Dean’s List
Ashley Johnson, of Red Oak, studying Liberal Arts and Sciences, was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Iowa for the spring semester of 2012.
Children’s clothing drive to be hosted at Inman
The 5th Annual Back to School children’s clothing drive will take place at Inman Primary School Thursday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This is the same day as school registration.
Webinar examines livestock, crop options during drought
AMES – Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Wednesday, July 25 to learn more about op
Yard and Garden: Cucumbers, tomatoes and raspberries
AMES — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about bitter cucumbers, tomatoes that aren’t setting fruit and why red raspberries may be partly white.