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The Villisca Community Betterment Association (VCBA) recently hosted its first annual “Christmas in Villisca” event.President of the VCBA, Alex Burton explained, “Last year we hosted what we thought would be a small gathering in the park for a tree-lighting of the city’s new artificial tree, but...
The Iowa State University Extension office has added a familiar face to help kids make healthier food choices.Georgana Derr has accepted the Pick a Better Snack Coordinator position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Montgomery County. Pick a Better Snack aims to help children eat...
The Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Auxiliary is proud to announce their donation of $11,000. The funds were used to purchase a new high-low patient exam bed for the Oncology department, a Flavor RX machine for the MCMH Pharmacy, and a computer for Diabetes Education. The equipment, now...
4-H members, their families, and community members gathered on Sunday, Nov. 17, for the annual Montgomery County 4-H Awards Night. This program is hosted by the 4-H County Youth Council, a group of 4-H members from across the county ranging in age from high school freshmen to seniors. This year’s...
Red Oak’s Hallmark Gold Crown Store at Mark Jackson’s Red Oak Hardware Hank has everything imaginable to make the Christmas season bright.Jackson said the original Hallmark, which was located where the FiveOne8 is now situated was owned by Maxine Ingersoll. When she retired, she was unable to find...
A Mills County doctor says he’s humbled to be recognized as the 2024-2025 Iowa Family Physician Of The Year.The Iowa Academy Of Family Physicians presented the award to Dr. Thomas Baer of Malvern during a ceremony earlier this month The award was presented during the installation and awards...
The Red Oak City Council is continuing discussions on changing the make-up of the council and extending the term limit of the mayor.Red Oak city administrator Lisa Kotter said the decisions would likely fall under a referendum.“If you want the council to be all at-large, the recodification firm...
Multiple area fire departments tackled an evening blaze.
On Dec. 2 at approximately 8:20 p.m., the Red Oak Fire Department, Stanton Fire Department, and Elliott Fire Department were dispatched to 108 A St. on a report of a garage fire.
Upon arrival, fire crews had a fully engulfed garage with...
The new home being constructed as part of the Red Oak Community School District’s building and trades program is making progress.A dedicated housing committee, including Randy Orme and Ryan Beeson as co-chairs, along with Jeff Soe, John O’Neal, Bryant Blay, Nathan Perrien, Ron Lorenz, and Elaine...
The Red Oak Historic Preservation Commission presented its Accolades Award to the Red Oak Grand Theatre at a special ceremony Nov. 14. The award is the highest honor the organization can bestow. The decision to give the award to the Grand was unanimously decided by the board, and was given to the...