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Tower repairs nearing completion

After nearly a year, the county’s emergency communications system is almost completely restored.On May 21 and May 24, tornadoes caused damage across multiple areas across the county. Montgomery County Emergency Management coordinator Brian Hamman said the eventual rough weather was little surprise...

Decreased funding possible for area schools

Area schools such as Red Oak will be facing some funding questions if new bills at the statehouse pass.According to lawmakers, Senate Study Bill 1227 and House Study Bill 328, will overhaul the state’s property tax system, replacing a rollback on residential and commercial properties with a “...

Sandholm, Burke named Governor’s Scholars

Kyler Sandholm, a senior at the Red Oak Jr./Sr. High School, and Riley Burke, a senior at Stanton High School were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 27 at the...

Farmers market vouchers reduced

Farmers market vouchers are available for seniors meeting income requirements through the Connections Area Agency on Aging. Vouchers can be used at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $50 worth of fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey. The vouchers are valid June 1 through...

Red Oak veteran receives Quilt of Valor

Red Oak’s David Berggren is the latest recipient of a Quilt of Valor. The program was started in 2003 by Catharine Roberts and has spread across the country. A total of 410,759 quilts have been given nationwide, with 9,398 of those quilts given in Iowa to date. As of April, 2,214 quilts were...

Public weighs in on ordinance

The Montgomery County Planning and Zoning Commission has finalized a draft ordinance regarding wind turbines. Under the ordinance, the following setbacks are required:• Adjacent property lines: six times the total height or 3,200 feet, whichever is greater.• Dwelling: six times the total height or...

A journey to the past

The Oregon Trail event at Anderson Conservation Area has rebranded under a new name and at a new location.On May 1, Pioneer Days debuted at the Montgomery County History Center. The historical buildings on the site were opened up and presenters were stationed to give students in attendance a...

FMTC fiber project reaches milestone

The Farmers Mutual Telephone Company of Stanton, is continuing to make strides in its plans for a fiber internet roll-out across four communities.Nearly a year ago in 2024, FMTC announced they were going to build out their fiber network to the residential areas of Red Oak, Clarinda, Corning and...

New Inman renovation option

The Red Oak School Board has moved closer to determining a final design plan for Inman Elementary renovations.At a special work session April 30, the board discussed updated renovation plans with Chandler Green, representing Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. Among the upgrades needed is a roof...

Stanton Prom 2025

Stanton High School held its prom April 26. The theme for this year was “Cloud Nine.” Senior attendees took pictures at the Red Oak Greenhouse, while junior attendees took photos at the Stanton OLY. After a walk-through on Broad Avenue, the crowning ceremony was held. Even Gettler, left, was...