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The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has finalized the fiscal year 2023-24 budget.At their regular meeting April 18, The board held a public hearing on the proposed budget. Pastor Ray Simmons spoke before the supervisors, saying he knew that the supervisors were at the point they had to make...
Alley Poyner Macchietto partner Daric O’Neal is undertaking a major overhaul of the two buildings at 302 and 304 E. Coolbaugh St.O’Neal, who has the Alley Poyner Macchietto office at 302 E. Coolbaugh, is renovating the existing office space while turning the second story into an Airbnb. Renovations...
The Red Oak Fire Department is seeking funding for the purchase of a new vehicle.Through the Red Oak Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, the department is looking for donations to assist in the purchase of a new frontline brush truck to replace the department’s existing 2003 model.Montgomery...
Kyle Westover and Danique Dobbe, center, were selected as 2023 Red Oak Prom King and Queen Saturday, April 22. Also pictured are Landon Crouse, far left,  and Josie Vanderhoof, far right.
The Red Oak City Council met in special session April 24 to approve the city’s proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget.After a public hearing, in which no oral or written comments were received, the council moved to discussion. The proposed budget was $13,649,615.  The budget was approved as presented....
The Red Oak Park and Tree Board is lending its support to the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.At the regular meeting April 13, the board heard comments from MYAC member Joselyn McCunn, who shared details on a proposed project they are looking at doing to upgrade Indian Gully, located just past the...
Members of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors aided maintenance supervisor Dan Wright in replacing the American flag at the Montgomery County courthouse. Pictured are, from left: Supervisor Randy Cooper, Dan Wright, Supervisors Chair Mike Olson, and Supervisor Donna Robinson.
Rural Red Oak residents Maggie McQuown and Jan Norris were once again present at the latest Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting April 11 to advocate for the passage of the carbon pipeline ordinance drafted by Ahlers & Cooney attorney Tim Whipple.McQuown spoke to the supervisors...
At the request of the fire chiefs within Montgomery County, the burn ban has been lifted effective immediately. Montgomery County Emergency Management Director Brian Hamman said it is requested that anyone who wishes to burn, please call the Montgomery County Communications Center at 712-623-5107...
The Red Oak City Council received an update on the city’s proposed 2023-24 budget.A special meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., April 24, at the Red Oak Fire Station. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled, and formal adoption will also be on the special meeting agenda.At the April 17 meeting...

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