September 2025

Diana "Diane" Gregg, 79

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 3:54pm admin

Diana Dolores “Diane” Gregg, 79, Red Oak, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept. 11, 2025, after an extended illness.

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Rebecca Whited, 70

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 3:53pm admin

Rebecca L. Whited, 70, Red Oak, passed away Sunday, Sept.14, 2025, at Atlantic Specialty Care in Atlantic.

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Ted Schoonover, 64

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 3:52pm admin

Ted Allen Schoonover, 64, West Des Moines, formerly of Red Oak, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

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Candidate filing deadline Sept. 18

Tue, 09/16/2025 - 3:50pm admin

Last day to file nomination papers with the auditor or designated city clerk is 5 p.m. Sept.

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Ernst announces retirement

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:26pm admin

Montgomery County native and current U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who has served as one of Iowa’s two senators since 2015, has announced she will not be seeking re-election in 2026.

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Council ponders new ordinance limiting length of yard sales

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:23pm admin

The Red Oak City Council held discussion on a possible ordinance regulating the limit on rummage and garage sale durations.

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Public weighs in on Inman renovation plans

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:20pm admin

The Red Oak Community School District held a community forum on Sept. 7 to get feedback regarding proposed renovations to the Inman Elementary building.

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Phase two of cemetery kiosk project now fully operational

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:17pm admin

The cemetery kiosk project at the Evergreen Cemetery has expanded into a new phase.

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Silvius will not seek third term

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:12pm admin

Shawnna Silvius, Mayor of the City of Red Oak for the past four years, has announced that she will not seek re-election at the conclusion of her current term.

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Lundgren settles in at MCDC

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 12:08pm admin

New Montgomery County Development Corporation executive director Ben Lundgren is settling in.

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