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Susie McDonald will step into a new role at Red Oak City Hall on July 1, that of deputy clerk and HR manager.At the regular council meeting June 5, the council approved a new job description for the combined role.Councilperson Jeanice Lester felt the combined job was a good idea.“This will make it...
The Red Oak Park and Tree Board heard multiple requests for park usage at its regular meeting May 11.First, the part and tree board met with Adam Smith, representing the Red Oak Police Department, requesting usage of Fountain Square Park on Aug. 1 for National Night Out.“Displays will start coming...
s approved a pay increase for its substitute teachers.At the regular school board meeting May 17, superintendent Ron Lorenz discussed the option of raising the substitute teacher pay from $130 to $140.“In keeping with our process we try to conduct market comparison of our salaries to make sure we’...
The Red Oak School Board has approved plans to partner with the Green Hills Area Education Agency to host the Rising Hope Academy for the 2023-24 school year.The academy, which was previously hosted in Clarinda, was looking for a new district to partner with, and Red Oak was picked as a possible...
Students at Inman Elementary begin their summer vacation. The last day of school for the Red Oak District was May 26. (Nick Johansen/The Red Oak Express)
Area equestrians voiced concerns about a trail closure at Hacklebarney Woods Park north of Villisca.The Montgomery County Conservation Board voted in April to close a portion of primitive trails at the park, which raised issues with volunteers who put grant money and donations towards the upkeep of...
The Red Oak Community School District has another Lakin Oustanding Teacher as part of its staff.On May 12, the Charles E. Lakin Foundation awarded Inman Elementary third grade teacher Kristina Chilton a $10,000 Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award during a ceremony that included...
The community of Red Oak paid tribute to fallen veterans at its Memorial Day ceremony May 29 at Evergreen Cemetery.Bill Williams co-founder of Patriotic Productions, spoke before the crowd. Williams co-founded the organization with his wife, Evonne, in 2011.Court of Honor Chairman Larry Barnett...
The Red Oak City Council is still considering funding options for the StudioOne Townhomes project, up on Ratliff Road.At the regular council meeting May 15, Ryan Funk, who is co-founder of StudioOne Townhomes, shared details about the project with the council. Funk said the company decided to get...
gest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has announced the Red Oak location of Orscheln Farm & Home has begun its transition to Tractor Supply. The initial phase includes rolling out Tractor Supply’s Neighbor’s Club rewards program, which provides a number of enhanced benefits and...