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LeRette Funeral Chapel opens doors of brand new facility

Brian and Dawn LeRette are beginning a new chapter of the former Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.The LeRettes officially moved into the new facility at 525 E. Ratliff Rd., a little more than two years after the Sept. 1, 2023, fire at the former location at 410 N. 6th St. that was destroyed by...

JMerc grand opening celebration Friday

Downtown Red Oak staple JMercantile has recently completed a move to a more expansive location.The store moved from its former location on North 3rd Street to 304 E. Coolbaugh St., and celebrated with a soft opening Sept. 12 through 14. A grand opening ceremony is planned for this Friday, Sept. 26...

LaLa Project celebrates 10 years

The LaLa Project, which raises money to assist those receiving treatment for cancer, is holding its annual pumpkin sale on Sept. 27.The event has been going strong now for a decade. Initially started by Corrine Jenkins, she said the beginning was purely by chance.“It wasn’t anything that we’d...

Two events honor Hays

Red Oak Veteran Alvin D. Hayes was recognized twice last month with special events.In May of this year, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation naming May 23, 2025 as Alvin D. Hays Day. In addition to the proclamation from the county, Hays was honored with a proclamation...

Bartlett enjoying new role as Nishna executive director

Nishna Productions executive director Monica Bartlett has settled into her new role.Bartlett was named to the position after long time director Sherri Clark, who worked with Nishna Productions for 40 years, announced her retirement, moving on from the position at the end of January. Bartlett says...

MCMH donates to Christ’s Cupboard

Officials with Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry at 206 E. Coolbaugh St. are pleased to announce the organization has received another major donation. Recently, the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital oncology department donated 120 boxes of cereal to the pantry. Christ’s Cupboard is supported by area...

Candidate filing deadline Sept. 18

Last day to file nomination papers with the auditor or designated city clerk is 5 p.m. Sept. 18, School Election Candidate Filing Deadline: Last day to file nomination paper with the school secretary or community college board secretary is 5 p.m.Sept. 18 CITY OFFICES THAT WILL BE ON VARIOUS BALLOTS...

Ernst announces retirement

Montgomery County native and current U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who has served as one of Iowa’s two senators since 2015, has announced she will not be seeking re-election in 2026.Ernst, who also served as Montgomery County Auditor beginning in 2004 and later as a State Senator in Iowa District 12,...

Council ponders new ordinance limiting length of yard sales

The Red Oak City Council held discussion on a possible ordinance regulating the limit on rummage and garage sale durations.Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius said there were some individuals in the city limits that basically have year-long rummage sales. Silvius said there were three other communities...

Public weighs in on Inman renovation plans

The Red Oak Community School District held a community forum on Sept. 7 to get feedback regarding proposed renovations to the Inman Elementary building.The district is proposing to add a more secure entrance, expand the Inman cafeteria by about 55%, and enlarge and reconfigure the Inman main office...