Red Oak Living January 2024

Activities

Pages 6-10

Local Eats

Finance

Senior Care Page 24

City/County Services

Page 26

Business Development

Page 27

Major Industry

Page 29

Agriculture

Page 31

Residential Services

Page 32

Transportation

Page 32

ROCIA Investors

Pages 35-36

Red Oak Map Page 37

Chamber

Welcome

On behalf of our Board of Directors, the Red Oak Ambassadors and more than 240 investors, the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association office team is excited to present the 2024 Red Oak Living Magazine. The Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association works very hard to bring our investors continued value for their membership. We are also extremely dedicated to helping our community thrive and making Red Oak a place our citizens are proud to call home. We are pleased to showcase Red Oak and tell its beloved story in this magazine.

We hope you enjoy learning about our community and its smalltown American qualities that are more desirable than ever. You will find Red Oak to be an active, family oriented, safe, peaceful, friendly and welcoming community with big-city offerings.

As the county seat of Montgomery County, Red Oak is proud of its rich history and culture. Red Oak boasts magnificent turn-of-thecentury architecture, 28 parks offering recreational activities, top quality educational opportunities, and a progressive business environment with growing industry. Red Oak has a strong tradition of embracing and fulfilling community projects, celebrating our history, and caring for our neighbors.

Take a stroll or drive underneath the canopy of our mature treelined streets, especially during the fall, as you enjoy the Historic Tour of Red Oak and Heritage Hill. Spend a day visiting the quaint shops in our historic downtown, grab a bite to eat from various eateries, and then catch a live performance at the Wilson Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a day of golfing at the Red Oak Country Club or even disc golfing at one of

our public parks. We invite you and your family to visit Red Oak during one of our community festivals throughout the summer or Holidays. Experience why Red Oak is the Heart of Southwest Iowa.

To find out more about Red Oak, please visit www.redoakiowa.com or contact the Red Oak Chamber at 712.623.4821.

Thank you for this opportunity to share Red Oak with you.

Sincerely,

The Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association Staff

Our History & Heritage

Among the early residents of Montgomery County were Native Americans, dating back to over 10,000 years ago. The earliest white settlers arrived in the early 1850s, settling near a small stream they named Red Oak Creek for the Red Oak trees that grew along its banks.

Montgomery County was formed in 1851 and named for Revolutionary War hero Richard Montgomery. Even though the settlement of Red Oak was officially made the Montgomery County seat in 1865, it grew slowly at first, numbering only about 50 houses in 1868. However, the quiet nature of the community changed in 1869, when the Chicago, Burlington & Pacific Railroad line came through town.

In the same year, the town of Red Oak Junction was officially organized (the

“Junction” was dropped in 1901).

The arrival of the railroad triggered rapid growth and an influx of wealth to Red Oak over the next decade. The town became the trading center for the entire region, and new industries sprang up quickly, including a meat packing plant, a brewery, a cannery, flour mills, and a brick and tile works. At the height of the town’s prosperity, around the turn of the century, several fine community buildings, including the Montgomery County Courthouse, were constructed.

Newly wealthy merchants, as well as railroad officials, built many splendid homes on Red Oak’s east side. These homes stand today as a tangible reminder of Red Oak’s storied past; several of the structures are on the National Historic Register.

Red Oak Chamber and Industry Office Administrator, Tammi VanMeter (left), and Executive Director, Elaine Carlson (right).

Evergreen Cemetery on Memorial Day

Military Heritage

Red Oak has a proud military history and heritage. Red Oak natives have fought for their country in every engagement since the Civil War. Red Oak’s Company M suffered 160 casualties among its 250 members; 52 men were killed in action.

The town has a particularly strong and moving connection with World War II history: Red Oak lost more of its sons, per capita, in the conflict than any other community in the United States. Residents would gather daily at Red Oak’s Johnson Hotel to await and exchange news about the war. Indeed, one particularly tragic day — March 6, 1943 — more than 100 telegrams arrived bearing news of Red Oak soldiers missing in action. Red Oak gained the recognition and gratitude of the nation, which was expressed in 1944 with the U.S. Navy’s christening of Red Oak Victory, a cargo and ammunition ship, which played an important role in the Pacific theater. Happily, despite her hazardous tour of duty, Red Oak Victory did not suffer a single casualty.

Today, Red Oak Victory is one of the few remaining Victory ships. She is maintained under the care of the Richmond Museum of History in Richmond, California. Remembrance and reverence for the sacrifices of her sons and daughters is an integral part of the Red Oak community. Each Memorial Day, more than 1,500 flags, donated by the families of war veterans, fly in Red Oak’s Evergreen Cemetery, and the town’s Court of Honor sponsors special ceremonies each Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

In the town square, memorials have been erected for veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. A fountain in the square is a tribute to the men lost during World War I.

Birthplace of the Art Calendar

In 1888, during the construction of the Montgomery County Courthouse, Red Oak residents Edmond Osborne and Thomas D. Murphy purchased a woodcut of the new structure, little realizing that they were helping to not only immortalize the courthouse, but also to create a new art form.

To cover the costs of purchasing and printing the woodcut, the two entrepreneurs decided to add a calendar pad and sell advertising around the picture to local merchants. The project was so successful that they went on to start a business to create picture calendars, the Thos D. Murphy Co., which operated for more than 100 years. Thus, Red Oak is known as the birthplace of the decorative art calendar industry.

Though no longer in business, Murphy Calendar Company is still a part of Red Oak. The company building is part of the Heritage Hill Tour. Also, because of the company’s history and

because at least one copy of each calendar the company printed has been preserved, Murphy calendars have become coveted and valuable collectors’ items. In late 2019, plans began to develop to renovate the former calendar company into office spaces, boutiques and apartments.

Restored BN Depot and WW II Museum

The Restored BN Depot and WW II Museum works to celebrate Red Oak’s railroad heritage by preserving the Burlington Northern (BN, now BNSF) historic depot, which was foundational to Red Oak’s growth and prominence in Southwest Iowa, maintaining documents and artifacts related to Red Oak’s and Southwest Iowa’s railroad history and offering first-hand interaction with railroad history for visitors. The Depot honors veterans and Montgomery County’s long and deep commitment to serving our county by telling the story of Montgomery County’s unique sacrifice by soldiers, families and residents during the Second World War and preserving documents and artifacts related to this story. They also work to provide an affordable, historic and versatile event venue for the community and Southwest Iowa.

Montgomery County Freedom Rock

The Freedom Rock is on now display at the Fountain Square Park in Red Oak. This is number 95 for artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, who began his quest to paint a Freedom Rock in all of Iowa’s 99 counties, and which he has now completed. Sorensen designs his murals on specific stories relative to each county. The mural features the Red Oak Victory Ship, the World War II Villisca Red Bull Unit, to pay homage to those soldiers, and ends on a rural theme.

Montgomery County Freedom Rock

Things To Do

You’re not limited to how you spend your time in the Heart of Southwest Iowa. Fill your mind with rich history at museums or by spending time walking along and admiring the beautiful architecture of our Historic Tour of Heritage Hill.

Red Oak has great parks and recreation facilities scattered throughout the community for those looking to hike, bicycle, disc golf, bowl, swim, skateboard, and more. Entertainment opportunities stretch from a movie with the family in downtown, to live theatre at the arts center, and even local live music in various venues throughout town. Red Oak is a growing destination for those looking to step away from the hustle of city life without sacrificing the available amenities in their area. For more information about the community, please visit redoakiowa. com.

Montgomery County History Center:

2700 N. 4th St., Red Oak 712.623.2289 • mocohistorycenter.org

The Montgomery County History Center is a local history museum, an educational/research facility, and an amazing gift shop. Both permanent and revolving exhibits relating to the Montgomery County area and state history are on display, including but not limited to, The Thomas D. Murphy Company, military history, Masonic Lodge 162 and exhibit, an early 1900’s kitchen, the history of the Wilson Concrete Company, and the history of farming and tractors.

The Montgomery County History Center also maintains the 1853 Stipe Log

House, the 1866 Cozad Cabin, the 1870s Pittsburg country school and the 1884 Nims barn and corn crib.

Burlington Northern Depot / WWII Museum:

305 S. 2nd St., Red Oak 712.623.6340 • depothill.net

Dedicated on December 20, 2003, on the 100th anniversary of the first dedication, the restored Burlington Northern Depot now houses a WWII Memorial Museum, guided and selfguided tours, and is a great venue to host parties. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

Red Oak Public Library:

400 N. 2nd St., Red Oak 712.623.6516 • redoak.lib.ia.us

The Red Oak Public Library was built in 1909 and is the last of its design to be constructed. This Carnegie library is featured on the National Register of Historic Places and on Red Oak’s Heritage Hill Tour. Inside this treasure you will find books, DVDs, computer stations, audio materials, programming throughout the year, and so much more. The newly remodeled building provides everything from quiet learning areas to large group meeting spaces.

Historic Tour of Red Oak and Heritage Hill:

Red Oak’s Heritage Hill Tour is an ideal way to experience the town’s architectural heritage. Beginning at the courthouse, visitors can walk or drive a

route that winds past structures in a variety of styles – including Victorian, Queen Anne, Georgian, Italianate, English Tudor and Prairie – all constructed between 1870 and 1916. Tour brochures are available at the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association office, 307 East Reed Street, or online at redoakiowa.com.

Wilson Performing Arts Center: 300 Commerce Drive, Red Oak 712.623.3135 • wilsonartscenter.org

The 23,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, opened in 2009, provides a 268 seat auditorium, featuring professional touring entertainment, community theatre, numerous arts education classes, and an art gallery in the lobby featuring local visual artists. The facility is completely handicapped accessible and is available to rent for special events.

Red Oak Grand Theatre: 410 E. Coolbaugh St., Red Oak 712.623.3169 • redoakgrandtheatre. com or join us on our Facebook page - RedOakGrandTheatre

The non-profit, volunteer run Red Oak Grand Theatre is here to serve the citizens of the greater Montgomery County area by providing affordable, family-oriented movie entertainment. Showtimes are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Admission to the show is only $2 per person, which provides a fun, familyaffordable entertainment option. The Red Oak Grand Theatre has two beautiful theatre rooms for your enjoyment.

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Burlington Northern Depot/WWII Museum

The Red Oak Grand Theatre

THINGS TO DO

The Five One 8:

518 N. 4th St., Red Oak 712.623.4097 • thefiveone8.com

The Five One 8 is your one-stop shop for art, music, conversation, and craft beer. See us for all your event needs and join us every Friday at six for a great start to your weekend!

Bella Notte Pampered Artist Retreat:

504 E. Reed St., Red Oak 402.547.7334 • bellanotteretreat.com

Located in the former First Baptist Church at 5th & Reed, Bella Notte Pampered Artist Retreat is now open for a handful of scheduled events and private art parties. The former 1,500 square foot sanctuary is now an artist studio set up with such things as paper crafting tools, paint and mixed media supplies. With plenty of space to be creative, when you sign up for an event you can be assured to be full of inspiration. In the future, Bella Notte will have overnight rooms to accommodate around 20 guests to enjoy a weekend retreat scrapbooking or quilting.

Studio 147:

312 E. Coolbaugh St., Red Oak 712-249-5691 • studio147dance.com

Creating confidence through dance, Studio 147 provides students with a high quality and enthusiastic educational environment while striving to teach proper dance techniques and creative choreography. Their goal is to instill a passion for dance in every one of their students.

Red Oak Country Club:

2038 200th St., Red Oak 712.623.4281 • redoakcountryclub.com

A challenging par 72, 18-hole championship golf course that is one of the most challenging and picturesque in Western Iowa. The course is 6,176 yards

from championship tees, and the design includes water hazards, sand traps, dog legs, waste bunkers, blind shots to the greens, uphill, downhill lies, and many established trees. The club also features a driving range, putting green, a swimming pool, lounge, and a full-service restaurant.

Red Oak Lanes:

1663 200th St., Red Oak 712.623.9877

Red Oak Lanes has been serving Red Oak and the surrounding communities for 40+ years. Red Oak Lanes offers 12 lanes, a game room with pool tables, a pro shop, and a bar and grill. Activities available at Red Oak Lanes include: open bowling seven days a week; adult men, women, couple, and youth leagues; glowin-the-dark bowling with black lighting, music and fog. Red Oak Lanes is proud to be a family entertainment center for all ages.

Montgomery County Family YMCA:

101 E. Cherry St., Red Oak 712.623.2161 • mcymca.com

The Montgomery County Family YMCA offers a welcoming place for all ages and all walks of life where a healthy, more connected lifestyle can be embraced.  Comprehensive facilities include spaces for social and family connection, a health and fitness center, full-court gym, walking track, zero-depth swimming pool, indoor tennis center,

racquetball court, Child Watch Center for parents/guardians while working out or participating in programming, and many programs dedicated to supporting and enhancing the community through youth development, social responsibility, and healthy living. The YMCA is now accessible to members 24 hours a day and is fully ADA-accessible with an elevator for second floor access

Red Oak Aquatic Center:

108 Legion Park St., Red Oak 712.623.6521

The Red Oak Aquatic Center is located within Legion Park, next door to the Montgomery County Family YMCA. In 2019, the Aquatic Center undertook a $2.5 million dollar renovation to modernize the facility. New features such as a zero depth entry, new slides, beach toys, and a rock climbing wall have been added to the pool. Red Oak is proud to have the largest aquatic center in Southwest Iowa.

Red Oak Trails:

The Red Oak Trails consists of both dedicated recreational trails and bicycle routes throughout town. The dedicated trail can be found on the north side of town along Highway 34. This trail runs alongside the Red Oak High School and up and around and even through Ever-

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Red Oak Country Club Golf Course

Red Oak Trails

Wilson Performing Arts Center

green Cemetery. There are currently two trail heads: one of them located in Legion Park, with the other newly established trail head at the corner of Highway 34 and Eastern Avenue. Friends of the Red Oak Trails is a non-profit organization that is actively promoting trail usage and advocating for trail expansion around the community. For more information, please visit fotrot.org.

Red Oak Public Parks:

Red Oak has public parks and green spaces scattered all throughout the community. To list just a few, there is everything ranging from the Red Oak Sports Complex, which is surrounded by a 9-hole disc golf course; inside contains four baseball fields (two of which are lighted and have digital scoreboards) and public restrooms. On the other side of town you have the Red Oak Dog Park, which offers a separate fenced in area for large dogs and small dogs, both offering dog drinking fountains and doggie stations; Indian Gully, 20+ acres of beautiful hiking grounds; and Kelly Park, a split 9-acre park with a soccer field, 9-hole disc golf course, a playground, and a shelter space. Back towards the center of town you have Chautauqua Park, which includes one of the largest openair Chautauquas still left standing in the county, Steve Roberts Memorial Baseball Field, playground equipment, and the iconic Red Oak water tower. For more information about all the parks, please visit redoakiowa.com.

Historic Fountain Square Park:

Located in the heart of Red Oak’s historic downtown business district, historic Fountain Square Park is the home of various memorials for Montgomery County veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam

War. The fountain itself is a tribute to the men lost during World War I, built by the families who suffered losses. The newest memorial added to the collection is Montgomery County’s Freedom Rock. Historic Fountain Square Park is also the site of several festivals and special events, which utilize the Richard Simpson Memorial Stage, such as Junction Days (last full weekend of June), National Night Out (first Tuesday of August), Classy Chassis Car Show (third Saturday of August), and more.

The Red Oak Farmers Market: manager@redoakfarmersmarket.com redoakfarmersmarket.com

Hosted in beautiful historic Fountain Square Park from mid-May to midOctober on Thursday (4 – 6 p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. – noon). The ROFM is an Iowa certified farmers market that provides a marketplace for area produce growers, bakers, and crafters. The farmers market has also become a platform that synergizes with other activities in the park like music, art, and yoga. Other markets occur during June, July, and Augustalong with a Thanksgiving and Christmas market at the White Fair Building.

Montgomery County Shooting Sports Club: 1874 J Ave., Red Oak

Located just west of Anderson Conservation Area, the Montgomery County Shooting Sports Club is an outdoor facility with a 14x30 covered 100 yard rifle range with four bench rest positions, one prone position, and one standing position; a 14x30 covered handgun range with six stations including dividers and tables; a four position standing target archery range; and, coming soon, two trap fields with voice activated throwers. Open on Saturdays

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Open to the public; memberships are available.

Anderson Conservation Area, Wolfe Nature Center, and Andersen Wildlife Area: 2059 190th St., Red Oak 712.623.4753

A 229-acre area of rolling hills, trails, prairie and marshland, the Anderson Conservation Area has been set aside for the preservation and reintroduction of native Iowa wildlife and vegetation. No hunting is allowed, but a pond with a dock is available for public fishing and kayaking.

Wolfe Nature Center, located within Anderson Conservation, offers seasonal displays and classroom/meeting areas, as well as educational programs that can be conducted both on-site and in schools. Guided hikes are available for both school students and adults. Andersen Wildlife Area, located just across the road from Anderson Conservation, is a public hunting area of 196 acres with approximately 1 mile of walking trails.

Viking Lake State Park: 2780 Viking Lake Rd., Stanton 712-829-2235

Viking Lake is a state park spanning over 1,000 acres and consisting of a 137 acre lake prefect for boating and fishing parties; six miles of hiking trails with informational kiosks about the important shrubs, plants, and trees within the local ecosystem; campground sites for all levels of camping including modern rest rooms and showers; and much more. Viking Lake is a short 15-minute drive east of Red Oak. Montgomery County also has several county parks available with different amenities in each.

The Five One 8 Montgomery County Family YMCA

Historic home in beautiful Red Oak

Red Oak City Hall

Montgomery County History Center

Wilson Camps

Depot at night

Local Eats

Bucksnort

322 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.357.1701

Burger King

1410 N. Broadway 712.623.5042

Casa De Oro

900 Senate Ave. 712.623.6383

Casey’s General Store

1310 N. Broadway 712.623.6010 (carry-out only)

Casey’s General Store

201 N. Broadway 712.623.9804 (carry-out only)

Chen’s Kitchen

301 E. Reed St. 712.623.4536

China Gate Express

1011 N. Broadway 712.623.3899

Cubby’s (Chester’s Chicken/Godfather’s Pizza) 2405 N. Broadway 712.623.4444

DAC Creamery 805 N Broadway 712.249.2257

Hy-Vee Market Grill

1605 N. Broadway 712.623.4992

KFC/Taco Bell

400 Senate Ave. 712.623.5554

La Cascada

404 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.3250

McDonald’s 1501 N. Broadway 712.623.2098

Pizza Hut

1000 Senate Ave. 712.623.4966

The Pizza Ranch 1511 N. Broadway 712.623.2332

Red Oak Country Club 2038 200th St. 712.623.4281

Red Oak Eagles

200 Washington Ave. 712.623.3125

Red Oak Elks Lodge 519 N. 1st St. 712.623.9380

Scooters 1509 N. Broadway

Stadium 34

1200 Senate Ave. 712.623.4864

Subway

1300 N. Broadway 712.623.3311

The Neighborhood Bakehouse 308 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.217.1723

Val’s Sugar Shack

601 N. 3rd St. 712.623.0050

Williams Recreation

310 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.5593

Val’s Sugar Shack

Stadium 34

Shopping

J Mercantile, Downtown Red Oak

Goldsmith Gallery on Broadway

White Sparrow

Pudgy Pumpkin Patch Gift Shop

Places to Shop

AgriVision Equipment Group

2405 N. 4th St. 712.623.4858

Allstar Shirts and More

412 E. Reed St. 712.623.0016

Bee Quilty

201 E. Reed St. Ste. #2 712.789.9775

Belt’s Auto Center

300 E. Washington Ave. 712.623.2538

Carpet Store & So Much More - Designs by Denise 620 N. 4th St. 877.533.5667

CarQuest – Johnson Auto Parts

303 N. Broadway 712.623.4964

Cellular Advantage

1515 N. Broadway Ste. A 712.621.4040

Chat Mobility

909 Senate Ave. 712.623.4066

Corn Dawgs Boarding

1911 E Summit St. 712.357.1084

CR Graphics

101 N. Broadway 712.623.3600

Dickel Duit Outdoor Power 2227 State Highway 48 712.623.9343

Dollar General 2010 Commerce Dr. 712.623.4316

Dovel Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 1600 N. Broadway 712.623.9614

Family Dollar / Dollar Tree 1205 N. Broadway

Fareway Meat & Grocery 811 N. Broadway 712.623.2651

Fastenal 1513 1/2 N. Broadway 712.623.5084

Goldsmith Gallery 802 N. Broadway 712.623.4407

Hawkeye Ford 2027 U.S. Highway 34 East 712.623.5147

Heart & Soul Bridal 1010 N Broadway 712.357.1081

Hometown Florist

510 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.621.8388

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. 1605 N. Broadway 712.623.4992

J Mercantile

503 N. 3rd St. 712.310.6519

Lemon Tree Gift Shop at MCMH 2301 Eastern Ave. 712.623.7159

LJ Aesthectics, LLC 1503 N Broadway St. 712.623.5492

Mark Jackson’s Ashley Furniture Store 318 E. Coolbaugh 712.623.2290

Mark Jackson’s Red Oak Hardware

Hank & Hallmark Gold Crown Store

315 E. Reed St. 712.623.2290

Montgomery County History Center Gift Shop 2700 N. 4th St. 712.623.2289

NEW Cooperative, Inc. 203 W. Oak St. 712.623.2575

NAPA Auto Parts 200 E. Reed St. 712.623.2545

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts 1610 N. Broadway 712.623.4590

Pudgy Pumpkin Patch Gift Shop 512 N. 4th St. 712.623.8111

Red Oak Chrysler, Inc 1907 N. Broadway 712.623.9310

Red Oak Do It Center 502 N. Broadway 712.623.5428

Red Oak Fabrication 306 N. 3rd St. 712.623.4911

The Five One 8 518 N. 4th St. 712.623.4097

The Treasure Trove 518 N. 4th St. 712.623.4097

Tractor Supply Company 1404 N 3rd St. 903.926.9157

Westlake Ace Hardware 1601 N. Broadway 712.623.3662

White Sparrow 510 N. 4th St. 712.357.1418

Valley Antiques Estate Sales 1901 N. Broadway 480.202.9771

Places of Worship

Assembly of God Church

1005 Senate Ave.

Worship 10:30 a.m. 712.623.2174

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

1101 Summit St.

Worship 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. 712.623.3394

Crossroads Church (Southern Baptist)

303 E. Oak St.

9:20 a.m. & 6 p.m. 712.357.1060

Faith Community Church 2701 N. 8th St.

Worship 9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. 712.623.3472

First Christian Church

1909 E. Summit St.

Worship 10:30 a.m. 712.623.2897

First Congregational United Church of Christ

608 Reed St.

Worship Noon & 11:30 (summer) 712.623.2794

First Covenant Church

211 Hammond St. Worship 9:30 a.m. 712.623.2195

First United Methodist Church

600 Hammond St.

Worship 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 712.623.2101

Grace Baptist Church 1510 Sixth St.

Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 712.623.9615

Hope for Life Church

300 East Oak St.

Worship 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. 712.623.6072

HRiver of Life Church 1880 State Hwy 48

Worship 10:30 a.m. 712.623.5363

Red Oak Presbyterian Church

511 E Coolbaugh St. Worship 10:30 a.m. 712.623.4751

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1510 Highland Ave.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Spanish mass at 1 p.m.

Saturday

worship odd weeks at 5 p.m.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

608 East Reed Street, Red Oak, IA 51566 712-623-2794

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First Congregational UCC, Red Oak

Sunday Worship: 12:00 noon (11:30 in summer)

An open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Education

The Red Oak Community School District seeks Excellence for All...Whatever It Takes! The district takes tremendous pride in its students, staff, facilities, and educational programming, and maintains a consistent focus on students. The district emphasizes collaboration and inclusiveness as a means of promoting understanding, respect, teamwork, and diversity. It encourages students and staff to work hard, take risks, and engage in continuous growth.

The Red Oak Schools serve nearly 1,000 students from Red Oak, Coburg, Stennett, Wales, and neighboring communities. Students have access to a wide variety of course offerings and over 30 extra and co-curricular activities. The district strives to meet the unique needs of students by providing different

graduation pathways, workbased learning opportunities, online learning options, an alternative school program, and a full continuum of special education services. Sixty percent of high school students take college level, post-secondary, or advanced coursework as part of their course of study. Nearly 80 percent concentrate on career and technical education. Students are served in three separate facilities: the Red Oak Early Childhood Center (PK), Inman Elementary School (K-6), and Red Oak Jr-Sr High School (7-12). These facilities are among the finest in the region thanks to an amazing level of community support.

In the past 20 years, the Red Oak Community School District buildings have seen more than 39 million dollars

Southwestern Community College

Southwestern Community College’s Red Oak Center offers college credit courses, adult and continuing education, HSED (formerly GED) classes, and customized training for local businesses and industries.

In addition to on-site classes, distance learning opportunities are available using the Iowa Communications Network (ICN), and online classes through the Iowa Community College Online Consortium. The Red Oak Center has nine classrooms, including two ICN rooms and a 15 station computer lab.

The Center also offers STOA Coworking, which provides a collaborative workspace for remote workers, freelancers, startups, traveling sales reps, and much more.  Engage in focused work with all the office services in a collaborative workspace.  Come be a Spartan coworker!

in improvements funded with sales tax and Physical Plant and Equipment Levee dollars and an overwhelming number of district residents voting in favor of general obligation bonds for funding.

The district employs 81 highly qualified teachers, 26 paraprofessionals, and 29 support personnel. The staff consists of teachers who have experience ranging from one year to more than 30 years in the Red Oak Community

School District. Teachers hone their craft through more than 70 hours of collaboration time and professional development throughout the year. Teachers also benefit from a robust mentoring and induction program and a well-defined teacher leadership program.

All of these services and supports are geared to provide students rigorous and relevant learning opportunities and put them in the best position to succeed.

Child Care

Red Oak Child Development Center: 400 W. 2nd St. Red Oak

The Red Oak Child Development Center (ROCDC) located in Red Oak, is a child development center facility committed to providing quality childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. ROCDC offers full-and part-time care for infants and toddlers, 3-year-old preschool, before/after school services as well as summer programs for school-aged children.

ROCDC has a strong emphasis on education through playbased learning and evidence-based curriculum that includes developmentally appropriate social/behavioral/emotional/ cognitive skills support, proper nutrition, and rest.

The child development center offers extended hours with the goal of accommodating local employees, commuters, and families faced with daily childcare needs. ROCDC accepts state childcare assistance and staffs our center according to state requirements for room ratios based on its enrollment. These services are provided in a safe and nurturing environment. ROCDC is the accepted partner of the Red Oak Community School District and leases part of the Red Oak Early Childhood Center (formerly Washington School) in Red Oak.

Red Oak Early Child Development Center

Red Oak Junior /Senior High School

Housing

As one of the top three issues for the city and the development agencies in Red Oak, housing is headed for a massive expansion in 2024! The current plans in place greatly affect how Red Oak housing will look for a generation to come.  Work is ongoing to complete a 24-unit apartment renovation inside the old Red Oak Middle School, which is just one block away from our beautiful downtown Fountain Square Park with plenty of retail around the town square. Our dual screen movie theater is also within easy walking distance. These new units will be known as the “1917 Lofts.” Second story housing opportunities continue to expand around the town square and should be available in 2024 or early 2025.

The Woodland Hills subdivision has a variety of lots available

for new home construction and our Acorn Development group has built one speculative house with two more planned.  Woodland Hills will also be welcoming new neighbors to the west as Studio One will be building 30 townhomes on adjacent land.

The City of Red Oak has also been busy clearing dilapidated

and vacant houses for in-fill home site development with infrastructure immediately available, which is a plus.  The Red Oak Community School district is also developing a “building trades” program in conjunction with SWCC which will result in additional speculative housing as well as new apprenticeship opportunities for the students.

Finally, Red Oak has often been called “The Williamsburg of the Midwest” due to the sheer number of turn-of the-century homes featuring multiple architectural styles.  The Historic Preservation Commission has recently applied to the State Historic Preservation Office to do an extensive survey of the self-labeled “Heritage Hill” tour to determine eligibility for the National Historic Register. Come take a look at Red Oak, we think you will like what you see!

One of the turn-of-the-century homes in Red Oak

Woodland Hills subdivision

One of the historic homes in Red Oak

Baker House

Housing Project Townhouses Concept

Healthcare Services

Countryside Medical Clinic

1959 200th St. 712.629.0040

LJ Aesthetics, LLC

1503 N. Broadway St. 712.623.5492

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital 2301 Eastern Ave. 712.623.7000

Montgomery County Public Health 1109 Highland Ave. 712.623.4893

Pregnancy Center of Southwest Iowa 101 E. Reed St. 712.621.2117

Red Oak Family Medicine

1400 Senate Ave. Suite 108 712.623.7250

Red Oak Internal Medicine 1400 Senate Ave. Suite 108 712.623.7280

Women’s Health Clinic

1400 Senate Ave. Suite 102 712.243.2850

AUDIOLOGIST

Beltone Audiology & Hearing 1010 Broadway Suite A 712.623.4802

Hearing Healthcare Center

411 E. Reed St. 712.623.2565

CHIROPRACTORS

Back and Body Chiropractic 704 N. 4th St. 712.314.0937

Body Basics Chiropractic 704 N. 4th St. 712.254.2639

Confer Chiropractic

404 N. 5th St. 712.623.3526

Performance Massage 704 N. 4th St. 712.370.3038

Red Oak Chiropractic 1505 N. Broadway 712.623.3363

DENTAL

Dental Care, PC 415 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.3383

Uplift Family Dentistry 1700 E. Summit St. 712.623.5404

Southwest Orthodontic Associates 415 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.5857

Red Oak Living

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Family Connections, Inc. 304 S. Locust St., Glenwood 712.527.2823

Healthy Homes Family Services, Inc. 306 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.307.6014

Midwest Mental Health 1977 G Ave. 712.623.6349

Nishna Productions, Inc. 207 S. 3rd St. 712.623.4362

Zion Recovery Services 403 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.4801

Waubonsie Mental Health Center 1000 N. Broadway 712.542.2388

PHARMACY AND MEDICAL SUPPLY

AeroCare 1515 Broadway St. Suite B 641.322.5453

Apria Healthcare 111 E. Washington Ave. 712.623.5466

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. 1605 N. Broadway 712.623.4992

MCMH Pharmacy 600 Senate Ave. 712.623.1900 or 712.623.7245

PODIATRY

OrthoNebraska Red Oak 502 E. Reed St. 712.623.5178

VISION

Family Vision Center 514 N. 4th St. 712.623.9433

Michael J. Portz & Janet Wade 1409 N. 2nd St. 712.623.5551

Animal Services

Corn Dawgs Boarding

1911 E. Summit St. 712.357.1084

Finance

Bank Iowa

1805 N. Broadway 712.623.6960

Carrick & Associates, LLP

2016 Commerce Dr. 712.623.5471

Davis-Taylor Insurance

204 East Reed St. 712.623.4813

Edward Jones – Tim Jackson

500 North 4th St. 712.623.5447

Farm Bureau Financial Services –Richard Fisher Agency

502 E. Coolbaugh St., Ste. A 712.621.8931

Farm Bureau Financial Services & Montgomery County Farm Bureau

950 Senate Ave., Ste. A 712.623.5546

Oak Valley Animal Health 1703 200th St. 712.623.5511

Farm Credit Services of America

700 Senate Ave. 712.623.5181

First Interstate Bank 2100 Commerce Dr. 712.623.9809

FNIC- Trusted Insurance Advisors 1609 N Broadway St 712.623.8900

H&R Block

509 N. 3rd St. 712.623.9379

Hays Accounting

301 N. 3rd St. 712.623.9678

Houghton State Bank

116 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.4823

Legacy Mutual Ins. Assn. 614 Halland Ave. Stanton, IA 712.829.5638

Milestone Financial Group, Inc. 505 N. 3rd St. 712.623.5726

Senior Advisors, Inc. 1805 218th 712.621.0133

State Farm Insurance

297 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.5639

United Group Insurance

306 E. Coolbaugh St. 712.623.5555

US Bank

323 E. Reed St. 712.623.4828

Vial Insurance

300 E Coolbaugh St. 712.357.5570

Lodging

Red Coach Inn & Suites:

1200 Senate Ave. & Hwy 34, Red Oak 1.800.544.6002 • redcoachredoak.com

The Red Coach Inn is a beautiful 53 room hotel adjacent to one of Red Oak’s finest dining facilities, Stadium 34. Whether you are visiting Red Oak Iowa for business or pleasure, you will always get a first-class stay at the Red Coach Inn & Suites. Visit them and you will get the big city taste with the hometown feel.

Riverbend Heritage Lodge Bed & Breakfast:

1938 G Ave., Red Oak 888.557.0607 riverbendheritagelodge.com

Riverbend Heritage Lodge opened in June 2022. Service, design, and simplicity are at our core; when you book a room with us, you’re guaranteed to have an extraordinary experience. From the moment you walk in the door, you’ll feel the special Riverbend Heritage Lodge hospitality, from our super soft linens, our clean & sanitized rooms to our 21 acres of land for you to explore. Special occasions? We would be happy to help you celebrate or surprise that special someone! Feel free to discuss with our staff. We will do our best to meet your requests.

Rodeway Inn:

800 Senate Ave., Red Oak 712.623.6919

A budget friendly motel offering air conditioning in the rooms. It is easy to stay connected during your stay, as free Wi-Fi is offered to guests. The motel features a 24-hour front desk. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Red Oak.

Red Coach Inn & Suites

Senior Care

Acorn Acres

1805 N. 8th St. 712.623.4558

Arlington Place of Red Oak

800 E. Ratliff Road 712.623.1999

Good Samaritan Society

201 Alix Ave. 712.623.3170

Red Oak Rehab and Care Center

1600 Summit St. 712.623.5156

Red Oak Senior Center 2700 N. 4th St. 712.623.3497

Regency Retirement Residence

1300 Senate Ave. 712.623.5259

One-bedroom apartments, utilities paid, and mail delivered to your door. Community rooms for tenant’s family gatherings.

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Arlington Place

Regency Retirement Residence

Acorn Acres

Red Oak Aquatic Center

Kelly Park YMCA Soccer

YMCA Turkey Trot

YMCA Swim Team

YMCA Front Enterance

City/County Services

CITY OF RED OAK

Mayor, Shawnna Silvius City Administrator, Kyra Smith

City Hall

601 N. 6th St. 712.623.6510

Red Oak Airport 712.623.6523

Evergreen Cemetery/Park Supt. 712.623.6512

Red Oak Fire Department 712.623.6504

Red Oak Police Department 712.623.6500

Red Oak Public Library 712.623.6516

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Montgomery County Courthouse

105 E. Coolbaugh St.

Board of Supervisors

712.623.5127

Assessor 712.623.4171

Auditor 712.623.5127

Conservation 712.623.4753

General Assistance

712.623.3848

Public Health

712.623.4893

Recorder 712.623.4363

Sheriff 712.623.5107

Treasurer 712.623.3292

Veteran Affairs 712.623.3180

Driver’s License

712.623.3292

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation 712.357.1122

Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center

Red Oak Public Library

Business Development

While Red Oak is primarily known as an agricultural economy, farming is not the sole industry. Manufacturing, retail, health and education all hold top places in industrial rankings for the region, which boasts active economic development organizations that work every day to bring new residents, industry and businesses to Southwest Iowa. This is an area poised for growth as indicated by the last business retention & expansion survey (BR&E-2023) which shows that four of our major industrial facilities are planning for employment growth in 2024/25.

Economic Incentives: The State of Iowa through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has multiple economic incentives available for businesses beginning, expanding or relocating to the state to include a quality jobs program, job training funds administered through the community college and workforce housing tax credits. Iowa is also a right to work state. At the local level, the City of Red Oak can use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and tax abatement to help offset the costs of new construction.

Another major benefit to businesses starting up, expanding, or relocating to Red Oak and Montgomery County is the team of economic development players that works daily to further business interests in the region such as the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association, the City of Red Oak, and the Montgomery County Development Corporation (MCDC). Undeveloped industrial land is available just outside the city limits of Red Oak, as are some commercial and industrial buildings.

Like many small communities, Red Oak is re-investing in its downtown, which has started a new renaissance. The City of Red Oak has a very active Downtown Urban Revitalization (DUR)

program focused on the downtown district, which includes various incentives for businesses choosing to locate in the heart of our community. Local investors have purchased and refurbished several of these downtown buildings and are ready to welcome new retail and service businesses.

Home Base Iowa: Red Oak was designated as one of the State of Iowa’s first Home Base Communities. Home Base Iowa is a one-of-a-kind program connecting veterans and transitioning service members to over 2,000 businesses, 24 college and university partners, and 87 Home Base Iowa communities statewide.

Fiber Optics/Broadband Connectivity: Rural and municipally served telephone cooperatives in Montgomery County are well on their way to having total high-speed fiber connectivity. The USDA awarded Farmers Mutual Telephone Co. a ReConnect I&II Grant/Loan(s) to install fiber optics directly to each and every rural home and business. In 2024 United Fiber, out of Maryville, MO., will begin and complete construction of highspeed fiber to every residential household and business inside the city limits of Red Oak.

Red Oak Community Schools, Southwestern Community College (SWCC), MCDC, Iowa Workforce Development, IowaWORKS, Iowa’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG), the Office of Apprenticeship, and others are all working collaboratively to create career pathways for students and incumbent workers that facilitate, guide, and provide upscaling, re-training, and preparation for our future workforce. Key sectors are being focused on to prepare students to support current industry and businesses such as agriculture, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, finance, technology, building trades, culinary, and more.

Ribbon Cutting at United Group Insurance

Leadership Red Oak Class Graduation

Neighborhood Bakehouse Ribbon Cutting

Red Oak Airport at night

Red Oak Childhood Development Center

Major Industry

Agri-Solutions

Manufactures quality liquid starter and foliar fertilizers.

AgriVision Equipment Group

Services, repairs and sells John Deere parts and equipment.

American Hydraulics

Repairs and refurbishes railcar parts.

AT&T

Call center for AT&T service and sales.

BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe)

Cargo services location in Red Oak.

Bunge

Purchases corn to produce corn masa flour for the tortilla and snack food industry.

Clarios

Manufactures the positive “Power Frame” lead grid used in lead-acid automotive batteries.

Fres-co System

Manufactures printed laminated barrier flexible packaging material.

H&H Trailers

Manufactures trailers with unmatched strength, durability, and exceptional value.

Mid-American Energy

The local gas and electric utility provider.

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital

State-of-the-art medical campus.

Na-Churs / Alpine Solutions (Wilbur-Ellis)

A specialty liquid chemical manufacturer serving the precision agriculture, transportation, energy, and diversified industrial sectors in North America.

New Cooperative

Offers retail agricultural products, hardware, lumber, precision ag services, fuels, lubricants, and merchandise.

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Manufactures low, medium and high pressure hoses and belts.

Red Oak Community School District

Provides excellent educational experiences for the area youth.

Red Oak Fabrication

Offers custom metal fabrication and powder coating services, as well as welding repair, custom drafting services, and CNC high-definition plasma cutting services. Red Oak Fabrication is also the largest retailer in Southwest Iowa of Carhartt clothing.

Red Oak Greenhouses Inc

A wholesale grower of potted plants, specifically poinsettias, garden mums, weekly bloomers, spring bedding, Valentine and Easter Bulbs, and Easter Lilies.

Agriculture

Agriculture is a very important industry in Red Oak and Montgomery County, with 23 percent of its residents employed by an ag or ag-related industry. Agriculture earns billions of dollars annually for Iowa farmers, with 516 farms located throughout Montgomery County. Corn and soybeans dominate farming in this area, with both crops utilizing more than 180,000 acres. Montgomery County farmers also raise cattle, sheep, hogs, goats and chickens. Along the countryside, you will also find small farmers who grow fruits and vegetables for farmers markets in the region.

IOWA STATE EXTENSION

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the needs of Iowans with Iowa State research and resources. They listen, learn, and work with the people of Montgomery County for a #STRONGIOWA from needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes. In particular, they provide farmers with crop statistics, pest control, climate data, finances, and more.

4-H

Youth programming is an important part of 4-H work in Montgomery County. It strives to provide a variety of educational experiences throughout the year in order to build successful future citizens. 4-H continues to be strong in Montgomery County, involving over 150 youth in grades K-12 in year-round community clubs as well as the Clover Kids program.

Youth are given opportunities to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

FFA

The Red Oak FFA Chapter is dedicated to developing 7-12 grade students’ potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through Agricultural Education. Members participate in a variety of leadership events, community service activities, and agricultural events throughout the year. The chapter has been given the 3-Star National Chapter Award rating, the highest possible rating, from the National FFA Organization. Members traveled through-out Iowa and to Indianapolis to participate in leadership and personal development events.  The chapter is supported by the Red Oak FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter who assist in raising funds and volunteering to assist FFA members.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY AG SOCIETY / FAIRGROUNDS

The Montgomery County Fair is something everyone looks forward to the third week in July. The fairgrounds consist of the Gold Auditorium, White 4-H Exhibit Building, Livestock Pavilion,

Commercial Building with a concession stand, Horse Arena, Sanctioned Horseshoe Court, the Grandstand Arena, Sheep & Goat Barn, and the Cattle Barn.

The buildings are available to rent for various family and community events. The Grandstand Arena offers entertainment during and beyond the county fair by hosting the Figure 8 Race Circuit, bull riding, and demo derbies, to name just a few events. Also available at the fairgrounds are 18 camping spots with access to electric hookup for a nominal fee.

Ag appreciation dinner

Montgomery County Fair participants

Residential Services

GAS & ELECTRIC

MidAmerican Energy Company

311 Alix Ave. 888.427.5632 midamericanenergy.com

WATER SERVICE

City of Red Oak 601 6th St. 712.623.6510 redoakiowa.com

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Batten Sanitation Service, Inc.

418 E. Reed St. 712.623.3460 battensanitation.com

Town & County Sanitation PO Box 635, Griswold 800.841.2445

CABLE / DISH

FMTC

410 Broad Ave, Stanton 712.829.2111

Johnston Communications

309 E 4th St., Villisca 712.826.4022 johnstonsatellite.com

Mediacom Communications

310 Commerce Dr. 800.322.0245 mediacomcable.com

TELEPHONE SERVICES

CenturyLink

866.642.0444 centurylink.com

FMTC

410 Broad Ave., Stanton 712.829.2111

Mediacom Communications

310 Commerce Dr. 800.322.0245 mediacomcable.com

United Fiber 800.585.6454 unitedfiber.com

CELL PHONE PROVIDERS

Chat Mobility

909 Senate Ave. 712.623.4066 chatmobility.com

Cellular Advantage

1515 N. Broadway Ste. A 712.621.4040 uscellular.com

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

CenturyLink

866.642.0444 centurylink.com

Farmers Mutual Telephone Company 410 Broad Ave., Stanton, IA 51573 712.829.2111 myfmtc.com

Transportation

Offering a well-rounded transportation network, Red Oak is served by U.S. Highway 34 and State Highway 48, and is just half an hour from Interstate 29.

The Red Oak Municipal Airport is one mile west of Red Oak (1674 200th St.) and offers 24-hour jet fuel and AV gas availability, courtesy car service, flight instruction, an overnight lobby, two paved runways, with the primary runway being 5,100 feet long, plus a turf runway, and a corporate hanger.

A commercial airport is about an hour northwest of Red Oak, Epply Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska.

Red Oak is on the main line of the Burlington Northern San-ta Fe Railroad, and a railroad track spur, owned and maintained by the Montgomery County Development Corporation, runs to the Red Oak Industrial Park.

Johnston Communications

309 E. 4th St., Villisca, IA 50864 12.826.4022

johnstonsatellite.com

Mediacom Communications

310 Commerce Drive

800.322.0245 mediacomcable.com

United Fiber

800.585.6454 unitedfiber.com

NEWSPAPERS

Red Oak Express

2012 Commerce Dr. 712.623.2566 redoakexpress.com

RADIO STATIONS

KCSI-FM / KOAK-AM

1991 Ironwood Ave. 712.623.2584 kcsifm.com

KMA Radio

209 N. Elm St., Shenandoah, IA 51601 712.246.5270 kmaland.com

KJAN Radio 101.1 FM / 1220 AM PO Box 389, Atlantic, IA 50022 712.243.3920 kjan.com

TRANSIT

Southwest Iowa Transit Agency 1501 SW 7th St., Atlantic, IA 50022 712.243.2518

Red Oak Airport - at night

Clarios Leadership Red Oak tour

Red Oak Green House Leadership Red Oak tour

Bunge Leadership Red Oak tour

January .......................... Annual Meeting

February .......................... Legislative Briefing

March .............................. Leadership Red Oak Kickoff

March .............................. Legislative Briefing

March .............................. Annual Ag Appreciation Dinner

April ................................ Legislative Briefing

May ................................ Leadership Red Oak Graduation

May ................................ ROCIA Golf Tournament

June................................. Junction Days

November........................ Holiday Extravaganza

November........................ Holiday Kickoff

November........................ Small Business Saturday

Junction Days

Junction Days

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2024 PROUD INVESTORS OF THE RED OAK CHAMBER AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

The following businesses, organizations and individuals have invested in the future of our community by membership in the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association. Their investment is an assurance to you that they are a business working to make the Red Oak area a better place to work and live.

Acorn Acres

*AgriVision Equipment Group

Agri-Solutions

*AgriSmart Information Systems

Air Med Care Network/Air Evac

*Allensworth Heating & Cooling

Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture PC

Altrusa Int’l of Red Oak, IA

American City Bureau

American Legion Ernie Johnson Post #406

Angels Care Home Health

Apple Branches

*Arlington Place of Red Oak

*Bank Iowa

*Batten Sanitation Service Inc.

Beautycounter – Adri St. Lezin

Bee Quilty

*Belt Auto & Trailer Sales

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

*Billings Apartments

*Billings & Mensen Law Office

Bills, Brian

Boeye Tech & Design

BP Gas/Piccadilly Pizza

Bradley, Jeff

*Brandstetter, Larry and Faye

Brockshus Ag Repair

Brower Home Improvement

Brown, Calvin & Peggy

*Bruce Supplies and Construction

*Building Crafts, Inc.

*Bunge

*Camblin Mechanical

Can Do Home

*Carrick & Associates, LLP

Cedar Ridge Aviation

Cellular Advantage

Central Iowa Ready-Mix, Inc.

Chat Mobility

City of Red Oak

*Clarios, LLC

Classy Chassis Car Club

Clinton Allen Monuments

*Counsel Office & Document

CR Graphics

Crossroads Community Church

Cross Travel

Cubby’s

DAC Creamery, LLC

*Davis-Taylor Insurance

*Dental Care PC

Dickel Duit Outdoor Power

*Dovel Refrigeration & Appliance

Droppett

Drue Powers Photography

Edward Jones Investments

Edward Jones-Tim Jackson

Essex Community Club

Express Employment Professionals

Faith Community Church

Family Connections

Family Vision Center

*Fareway Meat & Grocery

*Farm Bureau Financial Services & Montgomery Co

Farm Bureau Financial Services

– Richard Fisher Agency

Farm Credit Services of America

Finch & Lilac Photography

First Christian Church

First Congregational UCC Church

First Covenant Church

First Interstate Bank

First United Methodist Church

*Farmers Mutual Telephone Co.

FNIC- Trusted Ins. Advisors

*Fres-co System USA, Inc.

Fridolph, Tim & Dr. Kate

Friends of the Red Oak Trails

Goldsmith Gallery

Good Samaritan Society Red Oak

Griffen Interiors

*H & R Block

H & H Trailers by Novae

Haley’s Electric

Hawkeye Ford

Heart & Soul Bridal

*Heartland Foam InSEALators

Heritage Hill Pottery

Hildreth, Nick & Dianne

*Houghton State Bank

*Hy-Vee Food Store

*ISU Extension & Outreach –Montgomery County

J Mercantile, LLC

Joe’s Portables, LLC

John’s Heating & AC Services

Johnston Communications, Inc.

*KCSI Radio

*Kiwanis Club of Red Oak

KJAN Radio

Kloewer, Ron & Kathy

KMA Radio

KP Designs

KRC Farms, Roger & Kathy Carlson

Legacy Mutual Insurance

Liddell Auction Services

LJ Aesthetics

Loomis Abstract

Mark Jackson’s Hardware Hank

Mark Jackson’s Ashley Furniture

Mary Kay Consultant/Charla Schmid

McDonald’s

McNeilly Garage Door and Gee Building Systems

M&C Resales

MCMH Pharmacy

*Mediacom Communication

Mid-America Council (BSA)

MidAmerican Energy Co.

Midwest Data of Iowa

Milestone Financial Group

*Mills/Montgomery Co. Cattlemen

*Mills/Montgomery Co. Iowa Corn Growers Assoc.

Mills County Fair Assoc.

Momentum Exterior Services

Monday Club of Red Oak

Monica Blay Usborne Books & More

*Mont. Co. Agricultural Society

Mont. Co. Court of Honor

INVESTORS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35

*Mont. Co. Family YMCA

*Mont. Co. History Center

*Mont. Co. Memorial Hospital

Mont. Co. Shooting Sports Club

*Mont. Co. Soil & Water Conservation Neighborhood Bakehouse LLC

*Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Nelson Trust

*NEW Cooperative, Inc.

*Nishna Productions Inc.

*Norris, James and Jan

O’Neal Electric

Oak Valley Animal Health

Optimist Club of Red Oak

*Orme Outdoor

*Parker-Hannifin Corporation

*Periwinkle Investments, Inc.

Pierson, Jeff & Debbie

Pizza Hut

Pizza Ranch

Plumb Supply

Pohren, Allen

*Portz, Michael J. & Janet Wade

*Precision Diesel

Pregnancy Center of SW Iowa

Presbyterian Church of Red Oak

Promotional Concepts

Pudgy Pumpkin Patch Gift Shop

Red Coach Inn & Suites

Red Oak Child Development Center

*Red Oak Chrysler Inc.

*Red Oak Community Schools

Red Oak Community School District Foundation, Inc.

*Red Oak Country Club

*Red Oak Do It Center

Red Oak Downtown, LLC

Red Oak Elk’s Lodge #1304

*Red Oak Express

*Red Oak Fabrication

Red Oak Family Medicine

Red Oak Internal Medicine

Women’s Health Clinic

Red Oak Farmers Market

Red Oak Glass, Inc.

Red Oak Grand Theatre, Inc.

*Red Oak Greenhouse, Inc.

Red Oak Heart and Soul

Red Oak Heritage Foundation

Red Oak Rehab & Care Center

Red Oak Washboard

ReDesigned

Regency Retirement Residence

Renander Photos

Rengstorf Carpentry

Restored BN Depot & WWII Museum

Riverbend Heritage Lodge LLC

*Rogers Plumbing & Heating

Rotary Club of Red Oak

*Rubey Realty and Rentals

Russell Electric LLC

Rustic Blonde

Scooter’s Coffee

*Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home Sellers Construction LLC

*Southwest Iowa Tire & Service

SWCC

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

*Stadium 34

*State Farm Insurance

*Subway

Summit Carbon Solutions

Swanson Law Firm

Teeny Weeny Wiener Wagon

The Buck Snort

The Carpet Store & Designs by Denise

The Five One 8, LLC

*The Green Tree Company

The LaLa Project

The Treasure Trove

*Town & Country Sanitation

Tractor Supply

*Tri-Valley Bank

Turner Technology

United Fiber

*United Group Insurance

Uplift Family Dentistry, LLC

*US Bank

Valley Antique Estate/Tag Sales

Val’s Sugar Shack

*Vial Insurance

Walnut Creek Acres

Westlake Ace Hardware

White Sparrow

Wilson Performing Arts Center

Woodland Park Apartment – Zoul Properties

Your Real Estate Choice

Zion Recovery Services, Inc.

*Members who sponsor ROCIA events and programs.

Please remember to support the people who support your community!

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Junction Days weekend every last full weekend of June.

One of the amazing cars on display during Old Car Days, held annually on the third Saturday of August in downtown Red Oak.

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Carriage Rides

Holiday Extravaganza

Montgomery County Fair Demo Derby

Family

Inpatient

Laboratory

Nutrition

Oncology

Infusion

Orthopedic