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Red Oak Woman Arrested for Theft 5th
(Montgomery Co) The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested 68-year-old Sheryl Lynne Franzen, of Red Oak, this morning for Theft 5th Degree. Franzen was held on $300 bond. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by...
Red Oak council takes no action on fiber project
(Red Oak) -- Despite some concerns over the use of pedestals, Red Oak officials have opted to allow a fiber internet project to continue in the city's right of way. Meeting in regular session Monday night, the Red Oak City Council met with Farmers Mutual Telephone Company CEO Kevin Cabbage to hear an update on the first phase of his company's project that would bring fiber internet to roughly half of Red Oak by the end of the year and to discuss the possible action of temporarily halting the project for utilizing above ground pedestals curbside rather than buried vaults. While they have historically utilized vaults for their projects initiated before the COVID-19 pandemic, Cabbage says price changes over the last four years and the size of the current project in both Red Oak and Clarinda prompted utilizing pedestals.
Volunteers still needed for RAGBRAI’s visit to Red Oak on Sunday July 21
Volunteers still needed for RAGBRAI’s visit to Red Oak on Sunday July 21. Volunteer Committee Chair, Vivian Ogden tells KCSI about volunteer needs. To sign up visit www.ragbrai.redoakiowa.com or call the Chamber at 712-623-4821.
Pregnancy Center of Southwest Iowa fundraising for siding project
(Red Oak) -- A southwest Iowa pregnancy center is asking for the public's help on a building project. The Pregnancy Center of Southwest Iowa is currently fundraising for a siding replacement at its location in Red Oak. Denise Bridges is the Executive Director of the center. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" recently, Bridges says the current facility is over 30 years old and is in need of repairs on all four sides.
Montgomery County board hears comments on state approval for carbon pipeline project
(Red Oak) -- Reactions continue regarding a state board's recent decision to approve a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. During Tuesday's regular meeting, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors heard from West Township resident Jan Norris regarding the now newly-named Iowa Utilities Commission's decision last week to approve Summit Carbon Solution's permit application for its Midwest Express CO2 pipeline. The project spans over 680 miles throughout the state, including roughly 18 miles in western Montgomery County, as the line runs toward the Green Plains ethanol plant in Shenandoah. Plans call for carrying liquid CO2 from participating locations to an underground sequestration site in North Dakota. While Summit officials say they have secured roughly 75% of the necessary land through voluntary easements, Norris says the IUC decision gives the company the power of eminent domain on the majority of their requests.
Griswold's Millikan focused on winning every pitch
(Griswold) -- Griswold senior Karly Millkan is ready for one final chance to lead her team to the state tournament. And Millikan has every right to feel excited and confident about the chance to lead her team there after a stellar week where she earned Jim Hughes Real Estate KMAland Female Athlete of the Week.
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
New Iowa law means more 14 and 15-year-old drivers on the road
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law went into effect this month changing the type of license that young teens can get to drive to school. The Special Minor’s Restricted License replaces the Minor School License and adds more freedom to 14 and 15-year-olds who choose to get one. With a SMRL teens can drive […]
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