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MidAmerican Energy agreement discussed, fundraiser approved

The Red Oak City Council is prepping to renew its franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy.The council met with MidAmerican Energy franchise manager Mark Reinders, who said both the city’s electric and natural gas franchises are up for renewal in May 2023.“A franchise may be an unknown entity...

State auditor making Red Oak stop July 21

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand will be in Montgomery County as part of his Town Hall Tour from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21. The event will take place at Legion Park, 1904 N. Broadway St. in Red Oak. The public is invited to attend. Sand will highlight the accomplishments of the office that...

New 3-digit dialing code for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Beginning July 16, the 988 dialing code will be available nationwide for anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis. The new three-digit dialing code connects people to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline via phone call, text or chat. In 2020,...

Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company offers guaranteed shackle space at Mills County plant

Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company has announced its intention to sell guaranteed shackle space for 10 years at its planned 1,500-head-per - day beef-processing facility in northwest Mills County in an effort to provide pricing stability for independent cattle producers in western Iowa, eastern...

Input on Community Based Services wanted

The Department of Human Services (DHS) has partnered with researchers at Mathematica to conduct a system wide assessment of community-based services for people with behavioral health, disability and aging needs.Community-based services are the services you need to stay in your home and neighborhood...

Public health to assume general assistance office duties

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has approved a proposal to staff the county's General Assistance office following the departure of administrator Sonia Jackson on July 8.The Montgomery County General Assistance office helps clients assess their needs, does client referrals and coordinates...

Clarios expansion placed on hold indefinitely

The Red Oak City Council received some disappointing news regarding a proposed expansion project at Clarios.The council had planned for discussion on tax incentives regarding the project; however, Red Oak city administrator Brad Wright said he found out on the afternoon of July 5 that plans had...

Montgomery County Community Foundation Fall Grant Program Now Open

The Montgomery County Community Foundation, working in partnership with the Red Oak Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in Montgomery County. As part of this fall grant cycle, $34,200 is available to...

New wind energy projects in county suspended, for now

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has agreed to temporarily suspend new wind energy projects in the county.At the regular supervisors meeting July 5, zoning administrator Barry Byers advised the supervisors the current ordinance pertaining to wind turbines was in need of review.“The...

New state law allows open enrollment year-round

A new Iowa law allows parents to enroll their children in any public K-through-12 school at any time.Governor Kim Reynolds approved the immediate change to Iowa’s “open enrollment” policy last month, which lets parents transfer their children out of the district in which the family lives.The change...