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The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will not proceed with a carbon pipeline ordinance.The move was made after closed session discussion with County Attorney Drew Swanson and Assistant County Attorney Bruce SwansonPrior to the closed session discussion, the supervisors heard once more from...
The Red Oak School District is adding a work-based learning program to its curriculum.The purpose of the program is to provide a strong academic program with opportunities for career exploration and preparation and a focus on post-secondary education where needed. The program would assist students...
The Montgomery County Community Foundation, working in partnership with the Red Oak Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in Montgomery County.As part of this fall grant cycle, $27,395 is available to...
The supervisors approved some revisions to a financial support agreement between the City of Red Oak and the county as well as a revised memorandum of understanding regarding the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail spur and its ownership by the Montgomery County Development Corporation. The...
Red Oak Schools science instructor Dan DeGroot is one of 82 teachers participating in the 2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which provides teachers the opportunity to work at local STEM businesses, nonprofits, government services and other workplaces to gain work experiences. He started...
The Wilson Performing Arts Center is bringing the circus to Red Oak.On July 29 at 7:30 p.m., the two-person circus show “The Great DuBois” will take to the WPAC stage. The duo was featured in the film “The Greatest Showman.” Also, “The Great DuBois” have amassed an impressive list of credits,...
The Annual Montgomery County Fair took place from July 16-23, drawing crowds each day. At the welcome ceremony July 18, Cloie Bruce was crowned as the 2023 Montgomery County Fair Queen. Madison Doyle was named first runner up, while Josie McCunn was named second runner up and Miss Congeniality....
The Red Oak City Council once again discussed the possibility of implementing franchise fees in the community.During a special meeting held July 10, Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius shared with the council that another southwest community implemented new franchise fees.“The City of Atlantic has...
Montgomery County Public Health coordinator Samantha Beeson will now oversee Page County’s Public Health Department.At the regular Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting July 5, Beeson shared that effective July 1, the public health boards of both counties signed an agreement for Beeson to...
The Red Oak Council City Council has approved a temporary change to the hours Red Oak City Hall is open to the public. Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvus proposed setting public hours from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., allowing staff more time to work.“We have several staff who come in at 6 a.m. and don’t leave...