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Small town of Henderson preps for big RAGBRAI role
(Henderson) -- One of KMAland's smallest communities experiences a temporary population growth this Sunday. Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts and supporters are expecting to stop in Henderson en route between Glenwood and Red Oak on the first leg of RAGBRAI 51. Rachel Knight chairs Henderson's RAGBRAI Committee, and is a member of the community's vendor committee. Knight tells KMA News the community of 144 people is perhaps the smallest meeting town in RAGBRAI history. Still, she says it has big plans for riders stopping by, including a live band and plenty of food.
Sunday RAGBRAI stop in Henderson to feature ‘Hillbilly Waterpark’
(Radio Iowa) – Thousands of bicyclists on RAGBRAI — the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — will leave Glenwood Sunday and peddle through the small southwest Iowa towns of Silver City, Henderson, and Emerson arriving in Red Oak. Shawnna Silvius, Red Oak’s mayor, says they’ve been told to expect 20-thousand people — along with 10-thousand support vehicles. “I don’t think some of us can quite imagine how many people are going to be there,” she says.
Local couple opens new thrift shop on the Red Oak downtown square
Red Oak’s town square has just gotten a little more lively now that Wolfe Thrift Shop, which is run by young business owners Ayden and Sapphire Wolfe, is officially open for business. Though there were many factors that motivated the two to open the store, Sapphire said her primary...
Air bubble could cause temporary pool closure
At its July 11 meeting, the Red Oak Park and Tree Board received a general update about the Red Oak Municipal Pool as well as news of a potential issue that may need to be addressed. “On the pool report, for disappointing news to start with, we have a bubble...
Pottawattamie County Fair Events for Friday
(Pottawattamie Co) It’s day three of the Pottawattamie County Fair. The Goat Show will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Sheep Show and Parent Showmanship Contest. Storytime & Activity at KidZone with the East Pottawattamie County Farm Bureau is at 11:00 a.m. The Rabbit and Small Pet Shows begin at 1:00 p.m. The Dog Show at 2:00 p.m. Wine & Canvas (limited to 20 Adults) is at 4:00 p.m. The final event of the night is live music from Taxi Driver from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Montgomery County Fair Events for Saturday
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Fair is wrapping up today. The 4-H/FFA Beef Show begins at 8:00 a.m., the Baby Contest is at 9:00 a.m., Supreme Showmanship is at 12:00 p.m., Judging of the Baked Apple Pie Contest will take place from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. with a free pie/ice cream social at the Fairgrounds Auditorium from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.. The Livestock Auction is at 2:15 p.m. The Nite Rider Band will play from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The Demolition Derby begins at 7:30 p.m.
Rob Sand meets with constituents in Red Oak
On July 10, Iowa’s State Auditor Rob Sand visited Legion Park in Red Oak as one stop in his visit to all 99 of the state’s counties. He spoke directly with the public about programs, reports and new initiatives he has overseen. Sand’s first topic of discussion was...
Temporary road closure planned for Highway 34 in Red Oak Friday
(Red Oak) -- Motorists in and around Red Oak are advised of a temporary road closure near a major intersection on the northwest end of town. The Iowa Department of Transportation says U.S. Highway 34 will be closed in both directions from the intersection with Highway 48 to Eastern Avenue beginning at 7 a.m. Friday. Dave Dorsett is the resident construction engineer with the DOT's District 4 office. Dorsett tells KMA News the closure is due to an emergency patch repair within that section of the highway.
Questers hold successful ‘Stories in the Stones’ event
On June 28, the Questers returned to Red Oak’s Evergreen Cemetery for the second year to host “Stories in the Stones,” which gave local residents a history lesson about significant historical figures who built the community from the ground up. Sharon Bradley and Diane Brower, the main...
New downtown Red Oak mural reflects on history and foreshadows the future
In coming weeks, the west wall at the southeast corner of Coolbaugh and 2nd streets will become a must-see destination as a committee within the Southwest Iowa Arts Council creates a new mural representing Red Oak’s past and future. The Southwest Iowa Arts Council is a non-profit organization based...
Krueger earns Eagle Scout honors
A Stanton youth and member of Red Oak Scout Troop 86 has recently earned a rare honor. Jackson Krueger earned his Eagle Scout rank in February of this year. Krueger said he joined the scouts when he was in the first grade in 2013. It’s been almost 12 years now....
Eagle Scout honors for Brayden Sego
Red Oak Scouts Troop 86 pack member Brayden Sego is celebrating his distinction of being named an Eagle Scout. Sego participated in an Eagle Rank ceremony at the Red Oak Elks Lodge on June 11. Sego is a long-time Scout, joining as soon as he was able to in the first grade.
Council shares pedestal concerns with Cabbage
At the Red Oak City Council meeting on July 1, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (FMTC) representative Kevin Cabbage updated the council about the project’s progress. Cabbage said that overall, construction has been progressing smoothly. FMTC is currently constructing the main fiber route by placing vaults underground as well as pedestals above ground, which are then connected to an innerduct. Once this is completed, fiber optics will be pulled through that innerduct.
Red Oak council makes offer for city administrator position
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials have made an offer to fill one of the city's top administrative positions. Following a closed session during a special meeting late Thursday morning, Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius tells KMA News the Red Oak City Council made an offer to one of the applicants for the city administrator position. The city hired Hinson Consulting to assist in the search after the resignation of Kyra Smith in April. While not disclosing the candidate's name, Silvius says the individual was one of three candidates-- Joseph Gaa, Redmond Jones, and John Millan--who received a tour of the community Wednesday afternoon.
Griswold School Board Approves Board Policies Along with Changes
(Griswold) The Griswold School Board passed the first reading of a series of board policies, including numerous changes. Schools Superintendent Dave Henrichs says one of those changes concerns weapons. He says schools can now allow staff members to carry weapons on district property if they have received the proper training. The Griswold School Board voted not to allow staff members to carry weapons in school.
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