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Corning’s De Heaton named State Fair ‘Iowan of the Day’

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to present De Heaton of Corning as an Iowan of the Day for the 2023 Iowa State Fair.Heaton said being nominated for the Iowa State Fair honor was completely unexpected.“I was very surprised, I didn’t even know friends...

Council addressed regarding water service lines, nuisance property

The Red Oak City Council heard comments from area residents on two separate issues at its regular meeting Aug. 7.Matthew Stephens, a resident at 1894 Highway 48 addressed the council on water service line issues. Stephens said he was hoping to change the water service line repair responsibility to...

Kloewer meets Ernst

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital CEO, Ron Kloewer met with Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa at her Washington, D.C. office.Kloewer was in Washington for a healthcare conference. Senator Ernst took time to visit with Kloewer to discuss a variety of topics, including healthcare policy, progress...

Red Oak’s Rainbow Café closes its doors

A long-time restaurant staple of the Red Oak community has closed its doors.The Rainbow Café at 105 W. Market St. served its final meals to customers on Aug. 6. At the time of its closure, the Rainbow was the oldest restaurant operating in Red Oak.Local historian Roy Marshall shared a partial...

Franks retires from full-time service with the ROFD

A long time member of the Red Oak Fire Department has retired from full time duty.Matt Franks, a firefighter with Red Oak for more than two decades, retired Aug. 1. Franks has lived in the Essex community since December 1977. Franks said one of his driving inspirations for becoming a firefighter...

New Paint for RO water tower

The City of Red Oak’s water tower is in the process of getting a face lift.Painting crews are well into a project to repaint the tower opposite Chautauqua Park.Red Oak water superintendent Rich Figgins said the repainting project is part of a normal maintenance process.“The painting is done on an...

Council approves hires for police department, fire department

The Red Oak City Council is proceeding with requests from the Red Oak Police Department and the Red Oak Fire Department for additional staff.At the regular council meeting July 17, the council discussed the hire with Red Oak Police Chief Justin Rhamy, who was looking to hire a new full-time...

Swearing in

The Red Oak Police Department swore in Jadon Miller and Kyle Blackledge as two new officers at the Red Oak City Council meeting Aug. 7. Pictured clockwise from left are, Jadon Miller, Kyle Blackledge, Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius, and Red Oak Police Chief Justin Rhamy.

Another successful NNO event in Red Oak

Red Oak and Montgomery County first responders celebrated another successful National Night Out at Fountain Square Park in Red Oak.Hundreds of area residents came out to show their support and take part in fun activities for kids and adults, as well as enjoy some free food provided by area...