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 ...

The Red Oak Class of 2025 graduation ceremony was on May 18. Graduates were all smiles after the presentation of the diplomas. Among those celebrating in the front row are, from left: Kennedy DeVries, ...

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 ...

Decreased funding possible for area ...

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 ...

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 ...

Red Oak veteran Alvin D. Hays is receiving a special honor. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting, signed a proclamation naming May 23, 2025 as Alvin D. Hays Day. Tom ...

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 ...

The Kiwanis Club of Red Oak marked a major milestone on Wednesday, May 14, celebrating 50 years of service, fellowship, and community commitment with a heartwarming anniversary program was held at The ...

Gene L. Westerlund, 90, Villisca, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025. Gene was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Villisca, the son of Sven Ernest and Nellie (Greenfield) Westerlund. He graduated from Villisca ...

Rosalie Maye Peterson, 83, Red Oak, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital. Rosalie was born August 14, 1941, in Leon, the daughter of Clarence and Virginia (Jones ...

Ruby Marie Harper, 94, of rural Villisca, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Arlington Place in Red Oak. Ruby Harper, the daughter of Lloyd and Alice (Nelson) Thomas, was born Oct. 8, 1930, near ...