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Red Oak council tabs contractor for housing subdivision infrastructure work
(Red Oak) -- Plans for a new housing subdivision in Red Oak took another major step forward Monday. During its regular meeting, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved selecting Barcon, Inc. of South Sioux City, Nebraska, to conduct the dirt work and install the necessary public infrastructure for the Woodland Hills II Subdivision for just over $1.6 million. Barcon's bid came at the recommendation of JEO Consulting and was one of nine proposals submitted for the project--six of which were at or below the cost estimate of roughly $1.8 million. JEO Consulting's Daniel Sturm says they were pleased with the interest and prices for the project.
Red Oak council tabs Terracon to assist in Brownfields grant application
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials have backed filing a grant application to assess and clean up potentially contaminated properties. During its regular meeting this week, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved working with Terracon to seek an Environmental Protection Agency community-wide assessment grant of up to $500,000 through the Brownfields program. The program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law and grants money to cities for cleaning up buildings or for assessing and cleaning up abandoned properties that once managed dangerous chemicals. Frank Uhlarik is a Regional Brownfields Manager with Terracon. Uhlarik says the types of properties that could be dealing with some form of contamination can vary.
Bedford baseball carrying high hopes, excitement into new season
(Bedford) -- Bedford baseball enters the 2024 season ready to build off last year's success and what they've done in other sports in the 2023-24 season. They'll take the first step in that quest on Monday when they open the season against CAM. "We're excited," Bedford head coach Jason Bucher...
Clarinda boys tennis building for future, entering postseason with momentum
(Clarinda) -- The Clarinda boys tennis program worked through some early-season growing pains and heads into postseason action on a strong note. "We've been pursuing identifying our strengths and weaknesses," Clarinda head coach Matt Bird tells KMA Sports. "We had a host of new guys join this season. There were some question marks to enter the season, but some of those questions have been answered."
Red Oak council tabs JEO for water system engineering report
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials have backed plans for a comprehensive review of the city's water system. During its regular meeting earlier this week, the Red Oak City Council unanimously approved selecting JEO Consulting to conduct a preliminary engineering report of the city's water system for $38,000. The council had also heard a similar proposal from Snyder and Associates for roughly $39,500. Blake Birkel is a principal with JEO Consulting. Birkel says the report would be a comprehensive look at the city's entire water system.
Red Oak fire, police departments bringing bike rodeo to Inman Elementary
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak elementary students can learn all about bike safety early next week. That's because the Red Oak Fire and Police Departments and several other partners are putting on a Bike Rodeo at Inman Elementary from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through the Fire Prevention and Community Safety Program. Levi Kinnison is a firefighter-paramedic with the fire department. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" program recently, Kinnison says the free event promotes bicycle safety and is open to all 3rd through 5th graders.
KMAland Girls Golf (5/10): Red Oak, Shenandoah among 9 KMAland teams advancing to regional final
(KMAland) — Nine KMAland teams and another 13 individuals extended their season in KMAland girls golf Friday afternoon. Regional final qualifiers: 1. Akron-Westfield 386, 2. Westwood 426, 3. West Monona 429. Other area team scores: IKM-Manning 44, 5. Boyer Valley 447, 6. Logan-Magnolia 462, 7. Missouri Valley 482. Area...
SUV vs Motorcycle Accident in Red Oak
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man suffered possible minor injuries in a SUV vs motorcycle accident in Red Oak. The Red Oak Police Department says the accident occurred in the 1400 block of North 4th Street at approximately 11:53 a.m. on Friday. 67-year-old Annette Archer, of Red Oak, was driving a 2014 Hyundai Tucson, backing onto North 4th Street from the alley on the east side of the roadway. Archer’s view was partially obscured due to parked vehicles along the road. As she was backing onto 4th Street, Archer failed to see a 2017 Harley Davidson being driven northbound by 55-year-old Ronald Lorenz, of Red Oak. Lorenz was unable to maneuver quickly enough to avoid a collision. The motorcycle struck the passenger side rear of the SUV and then tipped onto its side.
Nodaway Valley Girls Golf Runner-Ups in Class 1A Region 5A
(Sully, IA)- It’s a second-place finish for the Wolverines girls’ golf team as they finish behind Martensdale as a team and in individual medals. Martensdale takes the team top spot with a score of 406, Nodaway Valley comes up behind them with a score of 429, and Southeast Warren rounds out the top three with a score of 483.
Montgomery County Man Arrested on Assault Charges
(Red Oak) A Red Oak man faces assault charges in connection with an incident in the 2300 block of Eastern Avenue in Red Oak early this morning. Montgomery County Deputies were called in to investigate and arrested 60-year-old Robert Wade Abraham on an active Montgomery County Warrant for domestic abuse assault, 2nd offense.
KMAland Boys Tennis (5/11): Shenandoah, Kuemper, SBL advance
(KMAland) — Shenandoah, Kuemper Catholic and Sergeant Bluff-Luton advanced in postseason play Saturday. Check out the full KMAland boys tennis rundown below. Sergeant Bluff-Luton 5 Estherville Lincoln Central 0. Sergeant Bluff-Luton winners — Nathan Myers, Joe Wright, Brayton Ouellette, Braxton Van Meter, Dylan Janzen. LeMars 5 Spencer 1.
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