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The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has given approval to pursue a grant for safety equipment to prevent slips and falls.At the regular meeting May 16, the supervisors heard a presentation from safety coordinator Morgan Lewellen, who said the county was eligible to receive a safety...
The Red Oak City Council is weighing options regarding a lapsed building permit.On May 15, the council heard comments from Ken Schauen, who had been sent a note regarding a lapsed building permit for a garage being constructed on his and his wife’s, Kelli Confer, property at 1700 Forest Ave.Schauen...
A check in the amount of $89,360 was donated to Zion Integrated Behavioral Health Services on May 16. Per Resolution 23-11, passed by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors on April 18, Zion agrees to receive the opioid funds to be used and accounted for opioid addiction prevention and...
The Villisca Good Samaritan Society at 202 Central Ave. is hosting a special Alzheimer’s Awareness event on Friday, May 26, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.Melinda Shackelford, clinical care coordinator for the Villisca Good Samaritan Society, is coordinating the event. Shackelford said they chose to hold the...
A staple of Red Oak’s downtown is celebrating a major milestone this month.Red Oak Hardware Hank and Hallmark Cold Crown Store general manager Mark Jackson is celebrating 40 years of operation this year. A Business After Hours and a special K-Dog lunch were held at the store earlier this month....
The community of Red Oak will honor the courage and loyalty of those in the armed forces who sacrificed their lives to keep America free.The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor will present a Memorial Day program beginning at 10:45 a.m. May 29 at the southwest corner of the Evergreen...
The Red Oak School Board is proceeding with a plan to do a partial re-roofing project at Inman Elementary.The Red Oak School Board met in special session May 9, opening with a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated costs of the partial re-roofing...
Plans for a bridge replacement in the county have hit a snag.At the regular Montgomery County Board of Supervisors meeting May 9, county engineer Karen Albert said they were looking at alternatives for a bridge replacement project on L Avenue, near the intersection at L Avenue and 250th St.“...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has approved American Rescue Plan Act funding for more key projects.At the regular supervisors meeting May 9, the supervisors first met with Jon Spunaugle, speaking on behalf of the Montgomery County Conservation Board. Spunaugle said the first funding...
Officials with the City of Essex, Essex Community School District, and Essex Community Club have hired Tess Nelson as their Community Development Director. As Community Development Director, Nelson will work to strengthen and expand economic and community programs and businesses, market the...