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‘Gooney Bird Greene’ at the WPAC

The Wilson Performing Arts Center is beginning the new year with a special local production.“Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures” takes to the Wilson Performing Arts Center stage Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m., and Jan. 24 and 25 at 2:30 p.m. The show is being directed by Laura LaPrell, a...

Ernst names LeRette Funeral Chapel as latest Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced her Small Business of the Week for the week of Jan. 12 was the LeRette Funeral Chapel of Red Oak. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.“...

County receives 2024 audit

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand recently released the 2024 audit report for Montgomery County.No issues of non-compliance were noted in the 2024 audit report.The County’s revenues totaled $15,960,348 for the year ended June 30, 2024, a 14.6% increase over the prior year. Expenses for county operations...

Strong showing for Wilson at Junior NFR in Vegas

Red Oak’s Coy Wilson had another great run at a worldwide completion in Las Vegas, Nev., at the beginning of December.Wilson once again qualified to compete in the seniors division of the Junior National Finals Rodeo, which features riders from across the USA, as well as countries such as Canada,...

New sights at the History Center

Big things are happening at the Montgomery County History Center in Red Oak.Montgomery County History Center curator Dave McFarland said the biggest upgrade is to the former Cozad Log Cabin.“We’re restoring the cabin, it used to be south of town and is one of the first buildings in Montgomery...

Villisca Lions Club makes a special local donation

The Villisca Lions Club provided a big financial boost to the Villisca Volunteer Fire Department.Last month, Villisca Lions Club President Lee Haidsiak and Treasurer Dennis Means presented a $1,150 check to Villisca fire chief Dave Riggle for an equipment purchase. Haidsiak said the money raised...

LeRette Funeral Chapel is Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: LeRette Funeral Chapel of Montgomery County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "During life...

Stanton board discusses construction timeline, process for seeking contractors for project

The Stanton School Board is moving to finalize details on the district’s multi million dollar renovation project.At the regular meeting of the Stanton School Board on Dec. 10, superintendent David Gute outlined a proposed timeline for the remainder of the project, while stating it was still...

Local veterans recognized for service

Four area veterans were honored at a special event at Arlington Place on Dec. 14.Representatives of Flags For Veterans were joined by Caden Frieze of Lewis, a freshman at Griswold High School and creator of the Adopt a Veteran program. Also present were members of the Council Bluffs American Legion...

Toys for Tots providing toys to a record number of area kids

The Red Oak Police Department will be making Christmas bright for hundreds of kids this year.On Dec. 17, the department wrapped up toys collected for the annual program, and gifts were delivered to kids on Dec. 22. Red Oak Police Chief Justin Rhamy said the program has been going on for decades,...