August 2017
The Time Capsule | Roy Marshall
An occasional worm or bit of smut with an ear of sweet corn is part of a healthy garden. One is a minor annoyance; the other a bonus.
On the Side| Brad Hicks
“Visit Our Historic Downtown.”
It seems there is an endless supply of Iowa communities that have erected a sign carrying that phrase or something similar.
Records 8/15/17
The following events were filed with the Red Oak, Montgomery County, State of Iowa, or other government offices.
Card Shower
90 and still dancing! A card shower is being held for Berniece Baucom’s 90th birthday on Aug. 22.
Card Shower
The family of Lucille Coykendall would like you to join them in celebrating her 97th birthday, on Aug. 25, with a card shower.
Card Shower
A card shower is being planned for Mary Helen Peterson by her family. She will be celebrating her 99th birthday on Aug. 24.
Eclipse coming Monday
For many, next Monday will be remembered for a lifetime.
Remembering Jim Johnson at Old Car Day Saturday
Alice Johnson and her son, Kevin, posed with pride for a pre-Old Car Day photo in front of the 1949 Willys and 1967 Kaiser Jeepsters.
Setting a Bigger Stage
The Red Oak Park and Tree board moved forward on plans for a new stage at Fountain Square Park.