September 2022
Williams gives back to city through painting
The second of the Red Oak downtown square’s eight planter boxes has received a colorful upgrade.
Board hears update on facilities assessment
The Red Oak Community School District’s facilities assessment is beginning to take shape.
Insurance Discount Program continues for Cover Crops Farmers and landowners can again apply for a $5 per acre discount
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will again offer its crop insurance discount program for cover crops this year.
Stamets retires as Red Oak city attorney after 22 years
After more than 20 years as the city attorney for Red Oak, Tom Stamets is retiring. Attorney Brianna Sorensen of Shenandoah has already been tapped as Stamet’s replacement.
SILTFest planned for Sept. 30
The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust, (SILT,) founded to save and protect small, diverse, and clean farms that feed Iowans, is hosting its first major event in Southwest Iowa: The Honey Creek SILTFest.
Nationwide event honoring veterans to include county
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has agreed to partner with a nationwide event honoring veterans.
Lloyd "Red" Hedlund, 92
Lloyd Earl “Red” Hedlund, 92, Emerson, passed away Sept. 23, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society Home in Red Oak.
Mary Bruce, 98
Mary Kathleen Bruce, 98, Hastings, passed away Sept. 23, 2022, in Red Oak.
Glen Nelson, 87
Glen Darrell Nelson, 87, Emerson, passed away Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Neb.