August 2012
What are the things in life we take for granted
Until this summer, I didn’t really understand the anxiety, stress and complexity of living without a fixed address, a.k.a. homelessness.
Remembering Clifford Burnham
A funeral I’d like to have seen took place 79 years ago next month. While the aerial display at the cemetery was much different than the barnstorming show that ended a young man’s life, it must h
Political parties: Who needs them?
As we quickly approach the final few months before another general election, I want to suggest an idea that might blow your mind: an election without political parties.
Wayne Geer
The family of Wayne Geer is hosting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday Aug. 21.
Cards and best wishes can be sent to Wayne at 1012 Corning St., Red Oak, Iowa, 51566.
Church to host Back to School Fun Day
The Red Oak Church of the Nazarene is hosting a “Back to School Fun” day for children in the community Aug. 19, from 4-6 p.m.
Sponsor an Exchange Student
Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for Red Oak area families to host exchange students in their home for 4-6 weeks.
Hultman descendants meet at Viking Lake Park
The Descendants of Fred and Edna Hultman, of the Nyman area, hosted their family reunion Saturday, Aug. 4, at Viking Lake State Park.
Preschool registration, classes to begin soon
The Red Oak Early Childhood Program is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. The preschool program will accept children who are four-years-old by or on Sept. 15.
Essex Labor Day Parade
“Essex Pride…City Wide!” is the 2012 Essex Labor Day Parade theme to take place Sept. 3.