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Sherkenbach named new county VA director

The Montgomery County Veterans Affairs office will soon have a new director after the unexpected passing of previous director Curtis White.Jerald Palmquist, Chair of the Montgomery County Veterans Affairs Commission, announced that Bret Sherkenbach, who currently resides in Carson, had been...

Class dismissed!

Summer vacation has officially started for the students at the Red Oak Community School District. Pictured are some of the students from Inman Elementary after being dismissed to the buses on the last day of school.

Remember the Fallen

The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor held a Memorial Day ceremony on May 26. Court of Honor members Dean Strovers, Darwin Johnson, Mandy Hill, Larry Barnett, and Clyde Sellers led the posting of the colors.Court of Honor members Ron DeMarce and Dan Crouse salute a flag dedicated...

DNR issues air quality advisory through Thursday

The Iowa DNR has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert through 6 a.m. Thursday, June 5. The Air Quality Index (AQI) may reach the red or unhealthy category in affected areas. Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires was pulled down to the surface early Tuesday morning and levels in northwestern Iowa have...

Guard send off May 28

Special honor for Hays

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...

Red Oak graduation

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.

Kiwanis celebrates 50 years in Red Oak

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...

Tower repairs nearing completion

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...

Decreased funding possible for area schools

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 “...