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Community supports Coffee with a Cop

National Coffee with a Cop Day was Oct. 1, and members of the community showed support. Pictured : Lisa Kotter, Amber Jennings. Justin Rhamy, Josh Roberts, Ben Lundgren, Adam Smith, Tim Fridolph, Elaine Carlson, and Sharon Bradley pose for a group photo during the event. Also pictured: Justin Rhamy...

Council hears update on new stoplights on Hwy 34/48 intersection

The Red Oak City Council recently met and received an update from Red Oak street superintendent Chris Baird who spoke to the council on the new stop lights at the intersections of Hwy 34 and Hwy 48. The lights went live on Sept. 4.“Chief Justin Rhamy and myself met with the traffic light company...

‘Food for Thought’ to begin meeting monthly in RO

A new program will be held monthly to share new ideas and establish local connections.Montgomery County Memorial Hospital at 2301 Eastern Ave. will host “Food 4 Thought,” in the Don Carter room, the former Red Oak Pharmacy building. The program will take place on every second Thursday from noon to...

Grace Baptist Church celebrates 65 years

Grace Baptist Church located at 1510 N. 6th Street will be celebrating their 65th Church Anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. with welcome and music at 3 p.m., as well as on Sunday, Oct. 12 with a 10 a.m. message by Joel Ficek, of Fremont. Neb., and an 11 a.m. message by Michael...

Stanton natives take to the skies to raise cancer awareness

Two native Stanton residents took to the skies to raise money for cancer awareness.Fred Nelson, a 1969 graduate and Lynn Hicks, a 1987 graduate, both skydived at a special event on Aug. 2 from the Knoxville Airport. The jump was part of an effort to raise $100,000 for the organization Above +...

Singers urged to make ‘Joyful Noise’ as part of a new community choir

A new community choir, “Joyful Noise,” is currently seeking to add membersHolly Paulson, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Red Oak, has announced she will be directing a new community choir, something brand new to serve with community outreach.“Ever since Pastor Jenn VanNostrand came...

County shares final list of candidates filed for city/school election

Area candidates have filed paperwork to be on the ballot for the Nov. 4 city/school election.The filing deadline for the candidates was Sept. 18 for city candidates and Sept. 19 for those seeking positions on school boards. County Auditor Jill Ozuna said there are some contested races this year.“...

Board approves Inman Elementary renovations

The Red Oak School Board has advanced plans for renovations to the Inman Elementary building.The district held a forum on Sept. 7 to discuss the proposed plans. Public comment was light and there was no pushback towards the district’s proposal.School officials say the district has been saving...

Houghton State Bank warns of phishing scam

Good afternoon, We want to alert you to a recent phishing scam targeting both customers and non-customers of Houghton State Bank. Several individuals have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls regarding ACH or wire transfers, with the caller falsely identifying themselves as a Houghton State...

Homecoming royalty

Red Oak’s homecoming was Sept 19. The Tigers defeated the Missouri Valley Big Reds with a 14-13 score. The Homecoming Queen was Mariella Richards-Hernandez,, pictured back row, third from left. The Homecoming King was Bryce Williams, pictured back row, second from right. Also pictured are front row...