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The 2022 Republican Caucus in Montgomery County is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7, at the White Fair Building, within the County Fairgrounds on Legion Park in Red Oak. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for check-in, and will close at 7 p.m. when the caucus begins. The caucus is open to all registered...
The Montgomery County Development Corporation (MCDC) met Jan. 14 for its regular monthly meeting.MCDC executive director Steve Adams informed the board they had received a $10,000 Rural Housing Assessment grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority.“This will allow us to do an assessment,...
When Nishna Productions announced the closing of its redemption center at the end of 2021, it wasn’t welcome news in the area.In fact, two Red Oak organizations that rely heavily on the redemption center, the Optimists and Rotary Club, began scrambling to find alternative plans.The Optimists and...
The community of Red Oak is mourning the loss of Vana Redd, 12, who died tragically in a pedestrian traffic accident Monday evening, Jan. 10.Melissa Shirley, Vana’s aunt, described her as being free spirited and loving. Shirley said Vana and her siblings came to Red Oak to live with them in August...
The Montgomery County Community Foundation reminds Montgomery County nonprofits that the deadline to apply for grant funds is Tuesday, Feb. 1. Applications are currently being accepted online for the spring grant cycle with approximately $125,000 available to support Montgomery County nonprofit...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is considering another funding request from West Central Community Action.Executive director Wendy Mueller spoke before the supervisors at its regular meeting Jan. 11 and praised them for their continued support of the organization.“Your funding really...
Montgomery County Recorder Carleen Bruning has announced she is seeking reelection in the upcoming June 7 Primary Election and Nov. 8 General Election. She has been employed in the Recorder’s office for 23.5 years and has served as Montgomery County Recorder since 2006. Bruning is a Certified...
trict’s 2022-23 schedule for the next school year.Superintendent Ron Lorenz felt the change from a block schedule to a traditional bell schedule would help provide greater continuity and learning retention for kids and benefit instructors as well.“This will allow our teachers to be more focused on...
After lengthy discussion, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has proceeded with a resolution declaring Montgomery County as a Second Amendment Sanctuary.The supervisors approved the resolution by a 3-2 vote. The supervisors opened discussion with a public comment period. Numerous county...
For the third year in a row, Iowa Donor Network (IDN) had a record number of Iowans transformed lives through organ dona¬tion and transplantation.In 2020, Iowa had the highest number of organ donors in the state’s history, resulting in more organs transplanted from Iowa donors than ever before. In...