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Multiple area students were recently recognized by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for academic excellenceMareli Ramos-Lopez, a student at the Red Oak Jr./Sr. High School, Vanessa Fletchall, a student at the Stanton High School, Mackenzie Maeder, a student at Southwest Valley High School, Mariska Kirchert...
The Wilson Performing Arts Center’s summer musical will be the next production to hit the main stage.“Legally Blonde The MusicalTM” will open at 7:30 p.m. on June 5. The show will also take place June 6 and June 12-13 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on June 7 and June 14. The...
The Red Oak School Board tackled several action items at a recent meeting.Board member Bryce Johnson also shared an update on the progress currently being made regarding renovations at Inman Elementary.“The work continues to move forward as planned although we’ve had some rain and some other short-...
Red Oak held its graduation ceremony on May 17. Pictured above, the graduates celebrate receiving their diplomas.
cancelled plans for a proposed pipeline route through Montgomery County as of last week.The project, which was initially proposed in 2021, has faced a number of challenges, including lawsuits filed by Iowa counties, including Shelby County, to prevent the pipeline being constructed. In 2024, the...
Red Oak and the Montgomery County area were hammered by a series of storms this past weekend. the strong winds tore off a portion of the roof of the Red Oak Express office, which resulted in water damage all through the main office portion of the building. Remediation efforts are underway, but the...
The Live Well Montgomery County Farmers Market will be kicking off the market season this Friday, May 22 and in a new location.The market, while under the blanket of Live Well Montgomery County, is actually coordinated by a vendor committee, coordinated by Jan Castle Renander. Other key members...
The former Oregon Trail event at Anderson Conservation Area has been rebirthed under a new name and location.Frontier Days was held on May 8 at the Montgomery County History Center. Initially called Pioneer Days when it was first held at the center last year, Montgomery County History Center...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is continuing conversations regarding declaring emergency medical services as essential.At the May 5 meeting, during public comment, Villisca City Council Member Tripp Narup said he was pleased the county was keeping the conversation going.“As I’m finding...
If you travel on Iowa 48, 1.3 miles south of the intersection with U.S. 34 in Red Oak, be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow down your trip.The project, which was originally scheduled for the summer of 2027, began on Monday, May 11. The project is expected to be ongoing until...
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