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Tim and Terra Marsden receive award

Terra and Tim Marsden have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 Faye and Larry Brandstetter Creative and Motivational Teacher Award, an honor that recognizes exceptional educators who inspire students through creativity, innovation, and meaningful engagement.Established in honor of Larry...

Lakin foundation reaffirms commitment to Revitalize Southwest Iowa program

The Charles E. Lakin Foundation’s Revitalize Southwest Iowa project is doing some slight revamping.This is the latest update in the wake of the funding being announced roughly two years ago. In July of 2025, The Red Oak Area Partnership was formed, made up of community leaders and volunteers. The...

Primary election results Adams wins race

Montgomery County voters have spoken in the 2026 Primary Election held June 2.Of the 6,490 registered voters in the county, there were 1,109 ballots cast in this year’s primary, generating a voter turn-out of 17.09%. County Auditor Jill Ozuna said this is an uptick from turnout in past primary...

Nick Turner brings special aircraft to Red Oak Airport

Nick Turner, an Elliott native and retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel paid a recent visit to Red Oak with a very special aircraft. In 2001, Turner was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps with an aviation contract, giving Turner an opportunity to become a pilot....

Montgomery County Community Foundation spring grant awards

The Montgomery County Community Foundation awarded $142,221 to Montgomery County nonprofit organizations and community projects during its Spring 2026 grant cycle. The following organizations are Spring 2026 grant recipients: • Red Oak Grand Theatre, Inc., upgrade computers in theatre one and...

Cooper seeking dismissal of no-tresspass order at airport

The City of Red Oak and Red Oak resident Randy Cooper are debating his return to a city property.The Red Oak City Council recently heard comments from Cooper regarding a no-trespass order issued for Cooper at the Red Oak Municipal Airport.On Aug. 14, 2025, Cooper resigned as a Red Oak Airport...

Laire retires as dispatcher

Montgomery County’s 911 supervisor Jackie Laire recently celebrated her retirement from dispatching.Laire officially retired from the position on May 15, after 48 years of service with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Red Oak Police Department. Laire shared what led her to come and...

MCMH approves resolution to acquire Dental Care, PC

On May 27, the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution authorizing the acquisition of Dental Care, PC, marking a significant step forward in expanding access to care for residents of Montgomery County and the surrounding region. The acquisition...

Red Oak Pool opening on hold

The opening of the Red Oak Municipal Pool is indefinitely delayed.Plans called for the pool’s seasonal opening to take place during Memorial Day weekend. Pool manager Georgana Derr said things were running smoothly ahead of that targeted goal before issues were noted.“It was very exciting because...

Memorial Day 2026

The Veterans Memorial Court of Honor held its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Evergreen Cemetery on May 25. 1st Sgt. Stephen Supersad, U.S. Army, gives the Memorial Day Address.