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Senator Tom Shipley, R-Nodaway, recently announced his campaign for re-election for Senate District 9, seeking a third term in the Iowa Senate.
“Over the past several years, I have voted for historic tax relief for Iowans and their families and put the State of Iowa in a strong financial position...
Several new projects are on their way to receiving grant funding from the Red Oak Downtown Urban Renewal Board.
At the regular meeting Nov. 3, Board Chairman Roger Vial discussed two projects that were up for first round approval to determine eligibility. The first project was at Mark Jackson’s...
More than $32,000 was awarded recently to 13 Montgomery County nonprofits through the fall 2021 grant cycle of the Montgomery County Community Foundation.
The Red Oak Grand Theatre received $6,500 to go toward their Capital Campaign Donor Recognition wall; the Wilson Performing Arts Center...
Officials with the Iowa Department of Transportation have plans to resurface and reconstruct Highway 34 from the East Nishnabotna River Bridge to Montgomery County Road H-34 near Red Oak.
The project includes widening and reconstruction to the Eastern Avenue intersection in Red Oak. The...
When Montgomery County Deputy Rick Mitchell talks about his K9 partner, Rush, there’s a twinkle in his eyes and pride in his voice. Partners for six years, Mitchell and Rush have a bond that’s difficult to find.
“To put it plain and simple, he’s just like one of my children,” Mitchell said. ...
rea veterans were honored at Veterans Day services at Red Oak High School on Nov. 11, hosted by the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor. Pictured are, from left: Vice-Chairman Bob Fenstermann, Chairman Pete Peterson, Amanda Hill, guest speaker Harry Rossander, Stan Smith, and Chris...
Montgomery County conducted a post-election audit on Monday, Nov. 8, under a law designed to monitor and protect election processes. The audit was a perfect match to the results recorded on election night.
Iowa law allows the Secretary of State choose, at random, one precinct in each Iowa county to...
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors is ready to make a final decision on a new IT director.
At the regular meeting Nov. 4, which was changed to Thursday due to the Nov. 2 election, the supervisors first discussed a statement of work and agreement with Iowa Counties Information Technology...
The Red Oak City Council is teaming up with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to add additional members to the city’s ambulance staffing.
City administrator Brad Wright spoke during the meeting, and said the city had been in contact with the hospital to discuss the situation for quite some time...
City and School elections across Montgomery County have been decided. The top contest in the City of Red Oak was the mayor’s race, which saw incumbent Bill Billings face off against challenger Shawnna Silvius. In the end, it was Silvius earning 413 votes to Billings’ 355.
Also unseated was Red Oak...