October 2011

Montgomery Co. declared natural disaster area

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 11:00am admin

DES MOINES — The USDA recently designated 60 Iowa counties as part of a Secretarial Natural Disaster Designation.

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Branstad discussing education plan in Red Oak

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 10:57am admin

RED OAK — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will be in Red Oak Tuesday, Oct. 25 to discuss at a town hall meeting his “education blueprint” for the state public school system.

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Villisca approves sharing intent

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 10:55am admin

VILLISCA — The Villisca School Board approved two separate letters of intent to explore whole grade sharing at their meeting, last Thursday.

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Fareway wins 8th annual Barb Gray Chili Cook-Off

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 10:52am admin

RED OAK — After a pair of consecutive second place finishes, Fareway found the winning chili recipe and took home first place honors in the 8th annual Barb Gray Memorial Chili Cook-off Friday.

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A historic downtown? Red Oak considers pursuing listing on national registry

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 10:46am admin

RED OAK — During the first of five downtown master plan public meetings, about 65 people listened to the benefits of adding the area to the National Register of Historic Places.