Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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On March 1st, 2022, the state’s most historic and significant tax reform bill was passed by the state of Iowa and signed by Governor Kim Reynolds. With the 2021 tax filing deadline having just passed, you may be wondering how and if it may affect you.You will not see the changes this tax filing...
The Red Oak Park and Tree Board is prepping to proceed with new bids for the Fountain Square Park stage.At its meeting April 14, Park superintendent Adam VanDerVliet said a prior bid letting was held for the project, but the bids ended up being rejected due to the low bid coming in at more than $...
The Red Oak School District held it's annual prom on April 23. At the event, Kate Edie and Grayson Hewett were named the prom queen and king.
The iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers wait for warmer weather to allow the water temperatures to rise slowly. It could be several weeks before water temperatures are ideal and safe as water and air temperatures continue to change.Stay away from strainers and...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has issued its support for potential federal funding for work on the 250th Street bridge in Grant Township.County engineer Karen Albert said her office was recently notified by U.S. Congresswoman’s Cindy Axne’s office about the availability of funding for...
While northeast Iowa residents were seeking shelter from the Tuesday, April 12, tornadoes, a storm chase team from Montgomery County, ChaseTeam BA, was in the midst of the chaos taking photos and videos of the storms.ChaseTeam BA, comprised of Bruce Gruber and Adam Wainright, have been storm...
The Red Oak City Council has approved a change to the city’s water rates.At the April 6 meeting, the council discussed an increase in the water rate by 2% from last year. The first reading was approved, but council members Brian Bills and Tim Fridolph declined to waive the second and third readings...
The Montgomery County Development Corporation met for its regular monthly meeting April 8.MCDC Board President Ann Carder said that the county’s consulting firm, Retail Strategies, will be present to tour the county on April 26-27. Carder said a recent meeting between Retail Strategies...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution allowing for the destruction of noxious weeds once weather permits.At the supervisors meeting April 12, the board met with Damien Bond, the county’s roadside manager, who also performs the duties of the weed commissioner.Bond said...
Glenwood attorney Justin Wyatt was administered his oath of office earlire this month to become the newest associate judge for the State of Iowa’s Fourth Judicial District.Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen administered the oath in the courtroom at the Mills County Courthouse before...
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