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Multiple field fires keep firefighters busy

The unseasonably warm temperatures and wind have kept area fire departments busy. At 11:24 a.m. on Feb. 24, the Elliott, Grant, and Red Oak fire departments and the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency were dispatched to 1263 O Ave for a reported grass fire. The wind picked up and...

Major donation made in Brandstetter’s honor

A special moment of gratitude and recognition took place as Steve Wild, President of the Charles E. Lakin Foundation, presented a $30,000 donation to the Montgomery County Family YMCA in honor of Larry Brandstetter, who was Wild’s high school debate coach when Brandstetter taught in Fremont, Neb.,...

Milestone Financial Group makes major move from downtown square

Milestone Financial Group is celebrating a new milestone.On Feb. 18, the financial planning firm moved from the Red Oak downtown square to its new location at 610 Senate Ave. Dan Miller, who purchased the firm with his wife, Denise, in 2013, said there were a couple of reasons they decided to leave...

Fun in the snow

After several close calls and no snow, Red Oak finally had a measurable snowfall event on Feb. 12. While the weather caused cancellations for businesses, organizations, and schools, it didn’t cancel the fun of playing in the snow. Pictured above: some Red Oak kids play on top of a snow pile on Red...

Jurchens celebrate 71 years

A Montgomery County couple are celebrating a major milestone on Friday.Harold and Roberta “Bobbie” Jurchen, of the Griswold area, are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Harold said he first met Bobbie while the pair were still in school.“We were about 14, I...

Shipley, Moore hear from constituents

Iowa Sen. Tom Shipley and Iowa Rep. Tom Moore were in Red Oak Feb. 8 for the first legislative briefing of 2025. The event was held at the Montgomery County Family YMCA.The two lawmakers shared a legislative update before opening the briefing to audience comment. The first to speak was Red Oak...

Constituents tell council no to municipal trash collection

The Red Oak City Council and members of the Red Oak community once again discussed the contested issue of municipal garbage pick up at the Feb. 3 regular meeting.Discussion began with city administrator Lisa Kotter addressing comments that have been posted on social media regarding the proposed...

MCMH earns performance leadership award from Chartis

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital has announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals...

Clark retires from Nishna Productions

After a career spanning four decades, Nishna Productions executive director Sherri Clark has announced her retirement. Her last day in the position was Jan. 31.Prior to her tenure with Nishna Prodictions, Clark said that in October of 1977, she started to work for the Iowa Department of Human...

Daddy/Daughter Dance

The Red Oak Rotary Club held its 15th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance at the White Fair Building Feb. 1. Participants enjoyed a night of music, crafts, snacks and prizes. Pictured are: Ryan Meier and daughter Aria.