Donald Charles Blake, the son of Charles V. and Wilma P. (Matheny) Blake, was born Feb. 19, 1943, at Glendale, Calif. Don was raised in Blockton until he was eight years old, at which time the family ...

Strong winds tore off a portion of the roof of the Red Oak Express office on May 16, which resulted in water damage all through the main office portion of the building. Remediation efforts are ...

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:21pmadmin Susan Schenck, 80, Stanton, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Accura Healthcare in Stanton. Susan Lynn Erickson Schenck, 80, Stanton, the daughter of Norman and ...

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:53pmadmin Joel Stevens/ The Red Oak Express The Red Oak boys tennis team dropped an 8-1 decision on the road at Clarinda last Tuesday in Hawkeye 10 Conference boys tennis. The ...

Memorials are suggested to United Church of Hope in Elliott or Elliott Food Pantry. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral ...

Thu, 12/19/2024 - 12:00pmadmin Nick Johansen The former TJ’s Cafe at 307 E. 4th St. in Villisca is under new ownership. After more than a decade, current café owners Jon and Tracy Spunaugle made the ...

Mon, 07/29/2024 - 9:20pmadmin Patricia G. Johnson, 94, Red Oak, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Stanton, Stanton. Patricia Geraldine Johnson, the daughter of Jesse and ...

Following the hearing, Councilperson Brian Bills motioned, and was seconded by Councilperson Tim Fridolph, to accept Smith’s resignation as city administrator with one month’s gross salary and waive ...

When the Red Oak City Council convenes again in January, it will be with several new faces at the helm, including newly-elected Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius.Silvius said it was the public and a lot ...

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 11:35amadmin Esther Louise Ross was born in Glenwood in 1931 to Leonard Emmitt McClellan and Leana Larson McClellan. Esther is survived by her three children, Kristy Stogdill of ...

Steven Lowell Akers, 72, Red Oak, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength. Born on Oct. 18, 1953, in Montgomery County, Red Oak, Iowa, Steven lived a ...

Ron was involved in 4-H as a youth and was later a club leader for the Garfield Wolves. He was a member of Hawthorn Methodist Church and the Red Oak Elks Lodge. Ron was awarded the Honorary Chapter ...