Sunday, June 22, 2025
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Red Oak veteran Alvin D. Hays is receiving a special honor.The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting, signed a proclamation naming May 23, 2025 as Alvin D. Hays Day. Tom Honeyman was present to speak about Hays to the supervisors. Honeyman said Hays is a national treasure in...
The Red Oak Class of 2025 graduation ceremony was on May 18. Graduates were all smiles after the presentation of the diplomas. Among those celebrating in the front row are, from left: Kennedy DeVries, Alyson DeCeasre, Lauren Dean, Chloe Conn, Lillian Cobb, and Korbyn Claspill.
The Kiwanis Club of Red Oak marked a major milestone on Wednesday, May 14, celebrating 50 years of service, fellowship, and community commitment with a heartwarming anniversary program was held at The FiveOne8 in downtown Red Oak.Hosted by current club president Bryant Blay, the evening was filled...
After nearly a year, the county’s emergency communications system is almost completely restored.On May 21 and May 24, tornadoes caused damage across multiple areas across the county. Montgomery County Emergency Management coordinator Brian Hamman said the eventual rough weather was little surprise...
Area schools such as Red Oak will be facing some funding questions if new bills at the statehouse pass.According to lawmakers, Senate Study Bill 1227 and House Study Bill 328, will overhaul the state’s property tax system, replacing a rollback on residential and commercial properties with a “...
Kyler Sandholm, a senior at the Red Oak Jr./Sr. High School, and Riley Burke, a senior at Stanton High School were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 27 at the...
Farmers market vouchers are available for seniors meeting income requirements through the Connections Area Agency on Aging. Vouchers can be used at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $50 worth of fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey. The vouchers are valid June 1 through...
Red Oak’s David Berggren is the latest recipient of a Quilt of Valor. The program was started in 2003 by Catharine Roberts and has spread across the country. A total of 410,759 quilts have been given nationwide, with 9,398 of those quilts given in Iowa to date. As of April, 2,214 quilts were...
The Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission has finalized a draft ordinance regarding wind turbines. Under the ordinance, the following setbacks are required:• Adjacent property lines: six times the total height or 3,200 feet, whichever is greater.• Dwelling: six times the total height or...
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