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The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, sponsored by ACT, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for youth. Applications will be accepted until May 1,...
After lengthy discussion, the Red Oak City Council chose to take no action on an agenda item seeking proposals for curbside trash and recycling collection.The discussion was raised after the council approved a price increase from Batten Sanitation for servicing the five recycling bins in the...
A crowd of roughly 20 residents from in and around the Red Oak community attended the final legislative coffee of the year at the Montgomery County Family YMCA in Red Oak April 1.Iowa Rep. Tom Moore said since the last legislative coffee March 4, the Iowa House has been working quickly to get bills...
Firefighters from multiple agencies helped tackle a house fire in Red Oak April 4.
Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce said at around 6:50 p.m., the Red Oak Fire Department was dispatched to 1903 200th St. (E Summit Street) for a reported house fire with flames visible.
Bruce said the first arriving...
An open burn ban is in effect immediately for all areas and jurisdictions within Montgomery County.
According to Montgomery County Emergency Management coordinator Brian Hamman, the ban prohibits all open and controlled burning in Montgomery County, including all incorporated city limits within...
Memorial Day Weekend typically kicks off summer and all of the events associated with warmer weather. This weekend, however, should include honoring our military who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending America’s freedom.
Patriotic Productions announces details for the Third Annual Patriotic...
After several weeks of discussion and planning, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has finalized insurance coverage for its county employees.The supervisors had been examining options for coverage after it was determined the county’s current provider was expecting a premium increase of 19%...
Patients with foot or ankle pain are often faced with a conundrum: where do I start? It is this uncertainty that has led OrthoNebraska to adding podiatry services, making for a more comprehensive and complete foot and ankle care team.Podiatrists Dr. Jeffrey Kiley and Dr. Andrew Stanislav will join...
The Red Oak Park and Tree Board has finalized a job description for the new position of an adult pool manager.The board reviewed the job description at the regular meeting March 8. Board member Amy Strebe asked if the position would be in charge of coordinating pool chemical levels. Park...
A special nature-made podcast for every walk of life to enjoy, co-hosted by a very familiar name to Montgomery County residents, is currently available for listeners on iHeart radio and other platforms.The podcast, known as “Crossing Streams,” features Montgomery County Conservation naturalist...