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Good election turn out in Montgomery County

Election turnout for the 2023 city/school elections was better than expected.Montgomery County Auditor said while the total number of registered voters was 7,135, the total votes cast of 1,101 ballots received was strong.“For a city/school election, and with more than 1,100 ballots cast, we had a...

MCCF fall grant awards

The Montgomery County Community Foundation, working in partnership with the Red Oak Heritage Foundation, awarded $26,040 to Montgomery County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Fall 2023 Grant Cycle.Including these most recent grants, the Montgomery County Community...

Animal Alliance Rescue seeks public input

Animal Alliance Rescue in Red Oak is issuing an urgent plea for suggestions and support from the community.Tracy Hill, who is one of the heads of the operation, cited the urgent call being made due to increased instances of animals being dumped around the area.“There has been an increase of people...

Fire station in need of an overhaul

The Red Oak Fire Station is one of several projects being examined around the city for potential renovation and expansion.Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce met with city officials as well as Corey Broderson, an architectural department manager with JEO consulting group, to discuss the existing building...

DCI investigating officer involved shooting in Red Oak

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting incident in Red Oak. At around 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19, a Red Oak police officer made contact with a male subject outside a residence at 310 Broad Ave. in Red Oak. The officer was investigating the driver for...

Connor Knight selected for Iowa All-State Chorus

Connor Knight of Red Oak High School has attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians by being selected as a member of the 2023 All-State Chorus. Connor is the son of Wesley and Kerry Knight of Red Oak and is a vocal student of Tim Marsden, ROHS Vocal Music...

Red Oak Express Turkey Hunt winners

Turkey Hunt Winners for the Opinion-Tribune

Second Chance Thrift Store opens

The First United Methodist Church is offering a new thrift store opportunity for area residents.Second Chance Thrift Store, housed in the basement of the church at 600 E. Hammond St., opened from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. Volunteer Holly Paulson said the idea to form the store came about after...

Veterans honored

Area veterans were honored at a special ceremony at the Red Oak Comminuty Junior/Senior High School Nov. 10.Guest speaker at the ceremony was retired veteran and Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor member Amanda Hill, a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, who served with...