February 2025

Katherine "Kathy" Vandrey, 68

Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:06am admin

Katherine Elizabeth “Kathy” Vandrey, 68, of Red Oak, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center.

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Jurchens celebrate 71 years

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:14pm admin

A Montgomery County couple are celebrating a major milestone on Friday.

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Shipley, Moore hear from constituents

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:11pm admin

Iowa Sen. Tom Shipley and Iowa Rep. Tom Moore were in Red Oak Feb. 8 for the first legislative briefing of 2025. The event was held at the Montgomery County Family YMCA.

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Timberwolves can’t get offense going in loss

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:11pm admin

Martensdale St. Mary’s earned a 46-35 victory over Southwest Valley in Pride of Iowa Conference girls basketball play.

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Constituents tell council no to municipal trash collection

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:08pm admin

The Red Oak City Council and members of the Red Oak community once again discussed the contested issue of municipal garbage pick up at the Feb. 3 regular meeting.

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Tigers’ Bond ends season at state wrestling meet

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:06pm admin

Red Oak’s Nicole Bond ended her senior season at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Wrestling Meet at the XTream Arena in Coralville Thursday.

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MCMH earns performance leadership award from Chartis

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:03pm admin

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital has announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.

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Clark retires from Nishna Productions

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 5:01pm admin

After a career spanning four decades, Nishna Productions executive director Sherri Clark has announced her retirement. Her last day in the position was Jan. 31.

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Daddy/Daughter Dance

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 4:58pm admin

The Red Oak Rotary Club held its 15th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance at the White Fair Building Feb. 1. Participants enjoyed a night of music, crafts, snacks and prizes.

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Silvius shares State of the City address

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 4:54pm admin

Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius has given her latest State of the City address. The Red Oak Express is sharing a few of the highlights from that address.

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