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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...

Phase two of cemetery kiosk project now fully operational

The cemetery kiosk project at the Evergreen Cemetery has expanded into a new phase.Around June of 2023, fundraising efforts were underway for the first phase of the project, replacement of the old kiosk at the cemetery. Evergreen Cemetery superintendent Brad Baker said they were compelled into...

Silvius will not seek third term

Shawnna Silvius, Mayor of the City of Red Oak for the past four years, has announced that she will not seek re-election at the conclusion of her current term.Over the past four years, Silvius said she has served the community with dedication and vision, leading the city through significant progress...

Lundgren settles in at MCDC

New Montgomery County Development Corporation executive director Ben Lundgren is settling in.Lundgren took over the role on Aug. 11, replacing Steve Adams, who retired earlier in the year. Lundgren is a Montgomery County native, growing up on his family farm northwest of Red Oak, near Wales.“I...

Airport welcomes pilots to annual picnic

The Red Oak Municipal Airport once again invited pilots from all over the country to its annual flight picnic on Aug. 26.The annual event is held in conjunction with the Blakesburg Annual Fly-In held in Blakesburg each year during the Labor Day weekend. Attendees were also able to check out the...

Board hears renovation update, community meeting this week

The Red Oak School District has taken a further step towards additional renovations.Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture interior designer and partner Chandler Green recently met with the Red Oak School Board to discuss revised design updates, site plans and construction timelines and cost...

Back to school in Red Oak

Inman Elementary students are all smiles on the first day of school, Aug. 25. (Submitted photos)

Board approves move to WIC

The Red Oak School Board has agreed to a shift in athletic conferences.At the regular school board meeting Aug., 20, The board discussed accepting the invitation to join the Western Iowa Conference (WIC) no later than the 2027-28 school year. Daric O’Neal was the only person to speak on the subject...

WPAC announces shows for its 2025-26 season

The Wilson Performing Arts Center’s 2025-26 season kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 28.Executive director Val Zane and director of operations Candy Garey previewed the upcoming shows for the season, which begins with “Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Zane said the opportunity...

No non-compliance in Stanton School audit

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. released an audit report on the Stanton Community School District.The District’s revenues totaled $4,896,746 for the year ending June 30, 2024, a 6.03% increase from the prior year. Expenses for district operations for the year ended June 30, 2024 totaled $4,259,...