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RO’s Pollock chosen for SWIBA Honor Band

Will Pollock was recently selected for the SWIBA Junior High Honor Band. Pollock plays baritone saxophone. He was the only Red Oak student to audition for the band. Pollock will perform with 86 other students from Southwest Iowa at Atlantic High School on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Rock4Vets to perform on Nov. 11

Area veterans will be saluted at a special concert at the Wilson Performing Arts Center on Veterans Day.Rock4Vets takes to the WPAC stage at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. The event will be hosted by Dan Crouse and Connie Valens, sister of Richie Valens. The event is being coordinated by the Iowa Rock ’n...

Unofficial election results

An updated results lists will be published later this week. https://electionresults.iowa.gov/IA/Montgomery/118755/web.317647/#/summary?v=323377%2F

Trick or Treat on the trail a success

Beautiful weather greeted attendees of Trick or Treat on the Trail Oct. 26 at Evergreen Cemetery. While exact numbers aren’t known, organizers believe it’s one of the best attendance records ever. Pictured are Dana Stephens, left, and daughter Hadley Bates.

Enrollment numbers up and down in area schools

Certified enrollment numbers are mixed among the districts in southwest Iowa.In the Red Oak School District, superintendent Ron Lorenz said certified enrollment numbers are down slightly from last year as the 2023-24 school year continues.“Our served enrollment was down about eight students from...

RO water tower back in black (and orange)

After months of white primer, Red Oak’s water tower is finally back to its familiar orange and black.The project started July 20 with power washing and stripping of the existing paint. While the project was expected to be completed far sooner, city administrator Kyra Smith said there were issues...

Theatre unveils ‘grander’ seating

Patrons of the Red Oak Grand Theatre will be able to enjoy a revamped theatre one.The theatre was closed for around two weeks while crews from Building Crafts replaced all of the existing seating, as well as putting in new flooring and other amenities. Red Oak Grand Theatre Board Member Jeanice...

WPAC hosts The Everly Brothers Experience Oct. 29

The Wilson Performing Arts Center is wrapping up a busy month of October with a performance featuring the music of two Southwest Iowa songmakers who spent some of their formative years just south of Red Oak, in Shenandoah.The Everly Brothers Experience will take the stage at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29. The...

ROPD shares tips for safe and happy Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, the Red Oak Police Department is offering tips to make sure trick or treaters, partygoers, and drivers have a safe Halloween.As kids fill their bags with candy on Oct. 31, Red Oak Police Chief Justin Rhamy said there are certain things to watch out for before...

Trick or Treat on the trail Oct. 26

Area residents can enjoy an early brush with Halloween at Trick or Treat on the Trail.This year’s event is slated from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Evergreen Cemetery. The event is being overseen by Melinda Smits, who stepped back into the role after a hiatus.“I did the event for around four...