The Red Oak School Board has moved closer to determining a final design plan for Inman Elementary renovations.At a special work session April 30, the board discussed updated renovation plans with Chandler Green, representing Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. Among the upgrades needed is a roof...
Stanton High School held its prom April 26. The theme for this year was “Cloud Nine.” Senior attendees took pictures at the Red Oak Greenhouse, while junior attendees took photos at the Stanton OLY. After a walk-through on Broad Avenue, the crowning ceremony was held. Even Gettler, left, was...
Altrusa International of Red Oak is celebrating a huge milestone this year.This year marks the 100th anniversary of the local chapter, which began in 1925 with 11 charter members. The club, which is currently led by President Zoey Swanson, now boasts a 55-member roster, which is currently the...
After some discussion, the Red Oak City Council has chosen to maintain the public speaking policy for meetings.At the regular meeting April 21, the council held discussion on council procedures, including meeting policies and procedures; city council ethics, and public hearing protocols.City...
On May 7, students across Iowa will join thousands of children nationwide in celebrating Walk Bike Roll to School Day, a fun and active way to kick off the school day. This year, Iowa is leading the way with a record-breaking 120 schools registered to participate, proving that Iowa is serious about...
Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a weekend fire in Elliott.
At around at 12:40 p.m April 27, the Elliott, Red Oak, and Grant fore departments were dispatched to the lot west of 92 Main Street after a report of a detached large pole barn on fire. Upon arrival, a large machine...
The northern part of Page County saw tornadic activity on April 17. Pictured above, among the portions of Essex damaged by the storm were NEW Cooperative, which had grain bins destroyed. Pictured below, the roof was taken off a house and trees were heavily damaged near Pierce Creek Recreation Area...
Joseph Josselyn, a director and producer with the organization Deaf Missions, helped to recently make history.Josselyn produced and directed “JESUS: A Deaf Missions Film,” which is the first film ever made that tells the life and teachings of Jesus Christ entirely through American Sign Language, or...
The Red Oak community will soon be losing its local animal shelter.Tracy Hill, the owner of Animal Alliance Rescue at 2047 Fernwood Drive will close its doors for good in July. Onwer Tracy Hill said there were several factors that contributed to the shelter’s closure.“Since COVID, the monetary...
The Red Oak Rotary Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fountain Square Park April 19. Pictured above, kids load up on the various easter eggs placed around the park. In addition to the hunt, the Red Oak Police Department and Red Oak Fire Department hosted Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the...