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05/12/2026

04/30/2026

If you're in need of a garage sale map, our dealers are freshly stocked and waiting to assist you.

04/18/2026

Get your garage sale ad in

04/02/2026

A correction needs to be made to the Easter service times. The Red Oak First United Methodist Church is holding Easter service at 9 a.m. on April 5. The information printed with the Red Oak FUMC applies to The Bridge in Red Oak. The Bridge will hold a communion service at 6:30 p.m. April 2, and an Easter service at 11 a.m. April 5. We apologize for the error.

03/28/2026

The Opinion-Tribune will be publishing a commemorative special section in May honoring graduates from the GCHS Class of 2026. There is no cost to have your graduate’s photo and information published in the section. Photos may be dropped off in person in the high school office (where graduate information forms are available) or may be emailed directly to The Opinion-Tribune at [email protected].

If emailing photo to the newspaper, please include the following information: Graduate’s name, parents’ names and the graduate’s post-high school plans (college, enter workforce, join military, etc.). Please note, the deadline for submitting is April 15.

03/28/2026

Are you a Pickleball fanatic?! Come show off your skills at our First Annual Picklepalooza. GET THE TEAM TOGETHER AND PREPARE FOR FUN. All skill levels encouraged to enter.

Register here: https://www.mcymca.com/events

03/28/2026

Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, April 25 from 8am to 3pm
Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Citizens in need of curbside pickup can call City Hall between April 6-17

Curbside items must be out at the curb Monday morning, April 20.

Questions can be directed to City Hall at 712-623-6510.

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! 🎟️✨

Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM for an electric night at The Wilson's Youth Talent Showcase. Come cheer on Southwest Iowa’s most incredible young stars as they take the stage to compete for a $500 Cash Grand Prize!

The talent is phenomenal and the competition will be fierce. It’s going to be an unforgettable night of family-friendly entertainment you won’t want to miss.

DON'T WAIT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW:
🔗 Online: www.WilsonArtsCenter.org
📞 Phone: 712-623-3183

Co-directed and co-hosted by Gabby Smith & Gabe Kingery--two of our most talented local youth!! They have such a fun event in store for you!

A massive thank you to our generous sponsor, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital & Clinics, for investing in our youth and the Arts!

03/28/2026

📣 Montgomery County Cancer Conversation 📣 Wednesday, April 15, 5:00pm
Join us for an important community discussion with experts from the University of Iowa and the Iowa Cancer Registry as part of the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. Learn the latest cancer data for Montgomery County and share your questions, concerns, and ideas.
🩺 Featured Speakers:
🔹Whitney Zahnd, Assistant Professor, UI Dept. of Health Management & Policy
🔹Audrey Gronemeyer, MPH, Research Specialist, Iowa Cancer Registry
📊 Top 5 Cancers in Montgomery County:
1️⃣ Prostate
2️⃣ Breast (female)
3️⃣ Lung
4️⃣ Melanoma
5️⃣ Colorectal
💡 We’ll also talk about prevention strategies like to***co policies, radon mitigation, sun safety, healthy living, and reducing alcohol-related risks.
✅ More resources + county data: www.iowacancerregistry.org/99
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/montgomerycoia
Let’s work together to build a healthier Montgomery County 💛

03/28/2026

🎨 Corner Conference Art Show – Come Support Our Student Artists!

Middle and high school art students from across the Corner Conference have been hard at work preparing for the 2026 Corner Conference Art Show, hosted this year by Stanton High School. The show will feature outstanding artwork from schools across the conference, and the public is invited to attend—admission is free!

🖼 What you’ll see:
Student artwork in a variety of categories including drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, commercial art, decorative art, and more. Pieces will be judged in three divisions: Middle School, High School Beginning Art, and High School Advanced Art, with Best of Show and ribbon awards presented.

📍 Location:
Stanton Community Schools Gymnasium
605 Elliott Street, Stanton, IA

📅 Public Viewing Times:
• Saturday, March 28 | 4–6 PM
• Monday, March 30 | 9 AM–1 PM

We encourage everyone to stop by and celebrate the creativity and talent of our Corner Conference students!

For information about Griswold CSD student participation, contact Griswold Art Teacher Tara Littler-Scholl at [email protected].

[watercolor artwork pictured is from Kaylee S.)