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The Red Oak Municipal Pool opened for the season June 3. Hours for June will be 1 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, the pool will hold Tiger Shark Toddler Time. Pool features open will depend on lifeguard availability. (Photo...
Students in grades first through sixth grade who are interested in learning more about Swedish history are encouraged to participate in this year’s Svenska Skolan (Swedish School) classes.Classes will be held June 12-16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Stanton’s Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center at 410...
The Wilson Performing Arts Center has announced a wide variety of shows with something for everyone for its upcoming 2023-24 season, with the theme “Meet Me at the Wilson.”In addition to outside performances, three local productions will feature casts from in and around the Red Oak area. When it...
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...

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