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Uhlenkamp announces senate bid

Rural educator and former Mount Ayr Community School Board vice president James Uhlenkamp announced his nomination for the open seat in Iowa Senate District 9. That seat is currently held by Tom Shipley (R), who is not seeking re-election.Uhlenkamp attended Carroll High School and the University of...

Fres-co recommits to annual pledge for Red Oak Child Development Center

The Red Oak Child Development Center is celebrating the renewal of an annual funding gift.On Aug. 25, Greg Armstrong, the Plant Director of Fres-co System USA, Inc. in Red Oak joined ROCDC director Jordan Lunzman and ROCDC Board Member Tim Werges to re-commit to its annual pledge of $5,000 per year...

Payne prepping for annual Kicks Memorial Bike Ride on Sept. 7

A Red Oak man will once again be making a trek across Iowa to honor the loss of a friend and raise mental health awareness.Nate Payne will once again be taking to the roads as part of the Kicks Memorial Bike Ride for Mental Health. The first day of the ride will take him around 59 miles from Spirit...

IUC accepts Summit Carbon’s withdrawal of phase two route

There’s been some recent good news for opponents of the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon pipeline project. On Aug. 13 the Iowa Utilities Commission accepted SCS Carbon Transport LLC’s withdrawal of Docket HLP-2024-0006 and ordered the docket closed. That particular application proposed...

Strong finish to the pool season

Despite some early season hang-ups, the Red Oak Municipal Pool had a strong season in 2026.Red Oak pool manager Georgana Derr said that the pool’s official closure to the season was on Aug 16, roughly two months after the opening.“As everyone knows, due to a major leak in the pool, we did not get...

Stanton students start off the year with no construction delays

Renovations to the Stanton School District did not affect Stanton’s first day of school.Stanton superintendent David Gute said crews hit the target of project completion by Aug. 24, allowing the district to hold classes this week.Gute said substantial completion was made to the music room and Title...

Fort a winner in nationwide contest by the Idaho Potato Commission

A Red Oak Fareway employee was one of only a handful of entrants to take first place in a recent nationwide contest.Tony Fort, Red Oak Fareway’s produce manager, joined countless retail produce departments, more than ever before, in the 35th annual Idaho® Potato Lovers Display contest. Idaho Potato...

Old Car Days cruises in to Red Oak

The 49th annual Classis Chassis Old Car Days car show was once again a success.This year’s show, in memory of member Ron Hindley, once again took place in an around Fountain Square Park. Classis Chassis Car Club Secretary Gloria Thompson said despite the early threats of rain, car enthusiasts from...

Relax and unwind at Books & Bubbles

“Read, sip and relax.” That’s the motto of Books & Bubbles, a family-owned business that opened earlier this year in downtown Stanton.Located at 324 Broad Ave., Books & Bubbles is owned by Lindsey Valdez and her children, Taylor, Adrianna and Gabriel. For Valdez, opening the business in...

Iowa West Foundation awards millions

The Iowa West Foundation awarded more than $4.6 million in grants and initiatives, in early August of this year, that contribute to making area communities a desirable place to call home, as community leaders look to retain talent and attract more residents to Pottawattamie County.“Area...