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Bartlett enjoying new role as Nishna executive director

Nishna Productions executive director Monica Bartlett has settled into her new role.Bartlett was named to the position after long time director Sherri Clark, who worked with Nishna Productions for 40 years, announced her retirement, moving on from the position at the end of January. Bartlett says...

MCMH donates to Christ’s Cupboard

Officials with Christ’s Cupboard Food Pantry at 206 E. Coolbaugh St. are pleased to announce the organization has received another major donation. Recently, the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital oncology department donated 120 boxes of cereal to the pantry. Christ’s Cupboard is supported by area...

Candidate filing deadline Sept. 18

Last day to file nomination papers with the auditor or designated city clerk is 5 p.m. Sept. 18, School Election Candidate Filing Deadline: Last day to file nomination paper with the school secretary or community college board secretary is 5 p.m.Sept. 18 CITY OFFICES THAT WILL BE ON VARIOUS BALLOTS...

Ernst announces retirement

Montgomery County native and current U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who has served as one of Iowa’s two senators since 2015, has announced she will not be seeking re-election in 2026.Ernst, who also served as Montgomery County Auditor beginning in 2004 and later as a State Senator in Iowa District 12,...

Council ponders new ordinance limiting length of yard sales

The Red Oak City Council held discussion on a possible ordinance regulating the limit on rummage and garage sale durations.Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius said there were some individuals in the city limits that basically have year-long rummage sales. Silvius said there were three other communities...

Public weighs in on Inman renovation plans

The Red Oak Community School District held a community forum on Sept. 7 to get feedback regarding proposed renovations to the Inman Elementary building.The district is proposing to add a more secure entrance, expand the Inman cafeteria by about 55%, and enlarge and reconfigure the Inman main office...

Phase two of cemetery kiosk project now fully operational

The cemetery kiosk project at the Evergreen Cemetery has expanded into a new phase.Around June of 2023, fundraising efforts were underway for the first phase of the project, replacement of the old kiosk at the cemetery. Evergreen Cemetery superintendent Brad Baker said they were compelled into...

Silvius will not seek third term

Shawnna Silvius, Mayor of the City of Red Oak for the past four years, has announced that she will not seek re-election at the conclusion of her current term.Over the past four years, Silvius said she has served the community with dedication and vision, leading the city through significant progress...

Lundgren settles in at MCDC

New Montgomery County Development Corporation executive director Ben Lundgren is settling in.Lundgren took over the role on Aug. 11, replacing Steve Adams, who retired earlier in the year. Lundgren is a Montgomery County native, growing up on his family farm northwest of Red Oak, near Wales.“I...

Airport welcomes pilots to annual picnic

The Red Oak Municipal Airport once again invited pilots from all over the country to its annual flight picnic on Aug. 26.The annual event is held in conjunction with the Blakesburg Annual Fly-In held in Blakesburg each year during the Labor Day weekend. Attendees were also able to check out the...