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Garage fire in Red Oak

Firefighters and rescue personnel from multiple agencies tackled an early morning garage fire July 5. At around 1:55 a.m., the Red Oak Fire Department was dispatched to 500 W. Coolbaugh for a reported detached garage fire. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible. Firefighters initiated fire...

Supervisors hear estimate for courthouse tuckpointing

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is considering a quote for tuck pointing to the Montgomery County courthouse.The supervisors recently met with Ben South, owner of Andrew Tuckpointing, LLC. South said plans were to do portions of the courthouse, but after examination, a more extensive...

Council hears citizen’s concerns on local drag shows

The Red Oak City Council heard questions regarding the enforcement of Red Oak’s City Code, specifically Chapter 125, regarding adult entertainment facilities and how it pertains to drag shows, such as the Iowa Drag Brunch, which has been hosted previously in Red Oak.The discussion was sparked by...

Proposal made to transfer ownership of rail spur

The Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association is looking to transfer ownership of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail spur.The Red Oak City Council and the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors heard a request from the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association to transfer ownership of the spur...

Sullivan adds Red Oak to goal of running through every Iowa city

A North Liberty man is a few miles closer to his goal of running through every city in the state of Iowa.Tyler Sullivan, a former resident of Iowa City, has a goal to run at least one mile in every city, no matter the size, in Iowa. So far, he’s run through more than 1,000 cities and towns in Iowa....

WPAC offering three theater camps in July

While the Broadway Advantage camp will not be taking place at the Wilson Performing Arts Center this summer, area thespians will still get an opportunity to participate in camps that will broaden their theater horizons.From July 10-14, a teen camp will be held from 9 to 4 p.m. each day for seventh-...

Junction Days in Red Oak

The Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association hosted Junction Days June 22-25. The Red Oak Fire Department offered a sprinkler through its ladder truck to help Junction Days attendees cool off in the hot weather.

Bruce: Be safe this July 4

Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce is urging residents to have fun and stay safe this Fourth of July.The City of Red Oak allows fireworks to be used from 1 to 11 p.m. July 4, and Dec. 31 from 1 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1. Permits can be obtained through Red Oak City Hall, and the permits are free. Using...

Supervisors hear overview of PHMSA rules meeting

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) held a meeting in Des Moines May 31-June 1. The agency is currently in the process of drafting new rules specific to CO² pipelines, while holding public meetings in Iowa to discuss needed equipment and training, dispersion modeling...

Public continues to voice opposition to pipeline project

Opposition to the construction of the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline was again expressed at the June 13 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.The supervisors took public comments from residents regarding the pipeline. Rural Red Oak landowner and board of adjustment member Maggie McQuown...