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Reeves joins MCSO as new deputy

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of its newest deputy, Macy Reeves. Montgomery County Sheriff Jon Spunaugle said deputy Reeves joins the office with prior law enforcement experience and will be completing the Field Training Officer (FTO) program as she...

Council reviews and approves Hotel/Motel Tax recommendations

Multiple organizations are receiving a welcome influx of funding thanks to the Red Oak Hotel/Motel Tax committee.The committee recently reviewed and approved a number of the funding requests. Red Oak City Councilperson Jeanice Lester, who also sits on the Hotel/Motel Tax committee, said there are a...

Red Oak Board settles on budget numbers

The Red Oak School Board is continuing to take steps to finalize its 2026-27 fiscal year budget.At the regular meeting March 25, board secretary and business manager Heidi Harris gave an update on progress thus far, saying that, keeping in line with the board’s wishes to increase the management...

Easter service time correction

A correction needs to be made to the Easter service times. The Red Oak First United Methodist Church is holding Easter service at 9 a.m. on April 5. The information printed with the Red Oak FUMC applies to The Bridge in Red Oak. The Bridge will hold a communion service at 6:30 p.m. April 2, and an...

The month of March is Red Cross Month, and the organization is honoring the people who donate their time to assist the organization. In Red Oak, Pam Jones serves as the bloodmobile coordinator, aided by Amy Allen and her sister in law, Maurine Allen.

Red Cross Month honors volunteers

The month of March marks Red Cross Month across the nation, and the Red Cross is honoring the growing number of people across generations who are stepping forward to support their communities when help can’t wait.Pam Jones serves as the Red Cross Bloodmobile coordinator in Red Oak. Her volunteering...

Baier announces candidacy for Iowa Senate seat in District 9

Another Southwest Iowa official has thrown his hat into the ring to run for the Iowa legislature.On March 4, local Cass County Supervisor, former wrestling coach, educator and community leader Steve Baier announced he is running for Iowa Senate District 9 following the announcement made by Senator...

O’Neal assumes role as MCMH CEO

March 16 marked a leadership change for Montgomery County Memorial Hospital.As of that date, Mike O’Neal has assumed the role of MCMH’s Chief Executive Officer from retiring CEO Ron Kloewer. The pair held a retirement party for Kloewer and a welcoming party for O’Neal at the Wilson Performing Arts...

Stanton Board selects construction manager

and expansion project has cleared another hurdle.At a special meeting Jan. 28, the board reviewed four companies that had submitted a request for proposal for the position of construction manager at-risk. Superintendent David Gute recommended the proposal from Hausmann Contractors of La Vista, Neb...

Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 23-27

Severe Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of being aware of—and prepared for—severe weather. “There are numerous ways to receive severe weather alerts and emergency information, including NOAA Weather Radios, local media, smartphone apps, and Montgomery County...