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Gregg visits Red Oak

Iowa Lt. Gov Adam Gregg paid a visit to Red Oak June 6 as part of a 99-county tour of Iowa. Gregg visited Fres-co Systems USA, where he met with the staff and took a guided tour of the facility. Pictured are, from left: production manager Chris Johnson, plant manager Greg Armstrong, Gregg, people...

RO’s “Fiddler on the Roof” cast celebrates IHSMTA success

The Red Oak Community High School music and theater department recently participated in the 2023 Iowa High School Music Theater Awards Showcase at the Des Moines Civic Center.The school was honored for its achievements for the February production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” directed by Tim and Terra...

Smith settling in to new role as RO city administrator

Red Oak’s new city administrator is returning to her Red Oak roots.Kyra Smith, who officially began her duties with the city May 31, was born and raised in Red Oak, but has been away for the last 20 years.“I spent four years at college, but I didn’t come home often, because I was working as a youth...

“Crazy For You” opens at the WPAC this week

Another exciting musical is set to take center stage at the Wilson Performing Arts Center this week.“Crazy For You” with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin, opens at 7:30 p.m. tonight and will run through June 18. The show is directed by Laura LaPrell, with choreography by Becca...

Board approves work on boiler at Inman Elementary

The Red Oak School Board met in special session May 25 to finalize building and equipment upgrades and to dispose of unused property.Red Oak superintendent Ron Lorenz said the first item under discussion involved acceptance of a low bid of $9,063 from Jones Mechanical in Red Oak to replace the heat...

RO Fire Department looking to replace 34 year old truck

The Red Oak City Council is looking to replace an outdated fire truck with a newer model.At a special meeting of the Red Oak City Council May 30, the council met with Red Oak fire Chief John Bruce, who said plans to replace the department’s 1989 fire engine 130, had been developed under Red Oak’s...

More funding options outlined for Red Oak infrastructure

The City of Red Oak heard an update on financing for potential infrastructure projects.At a special meeting May 30, the council heard a presentation from Chip Schultz with Northland Securities. Schultz shared a breakdown of the principal and interest on outstanding city bond issues, consisting of...

RO pool open for summer

The Red Oak Municipal Pool opened for the season June 3. Hours for June will be 1 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, the pool will hold Tiger Shark Toddler Time. Pool features open will depend on lifeguard availability. (Photo...

Swedish School begins June 12 in Stanton

Students in grades first through sixth grade who are interested in learning more about Swedish history are encouraged to participate in this year’s Svenska Skolan (Swedish School) classes.Classes will be held June 12-16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Stanton’s Swedish Heritage & Cultural Center at 410...

Circus, comedy featured in new WPAC season

The Wilson Performing Arts Center has announced a wide variety of shows with something for everyone for its upcoming 2023-24 season, with the theme “Meet Me at the Wilson.”In addition to outside performances, three local productions will feature casts from in and around the Red Oak area. When it...