Montgomery County Development Corporation

Montgomery County Development Corporation MCDC promotes the creation, retention and expansion of business and industry, develops and retains a Advisory: Bryant Amos, Immediate Past President.

Board of Directors: President, Ann Carder; Vice-President, Brad Wright; Treasurer, Lee Haidsiak; Secretary, Jenna Ramsey; Jeanice Lester; Ron Lorenz; Chris Carbaugh; Jason Landess; Roger Vial; Krystalle Fada; Dennis Bloom, Mike Olson, Randy Cooper; Sharon Bradley.

💦 Where to Take a Dip in Montgomery County This Summer!? 🌊Now that it is past Memorial Day, from lakes to local pools, M...
05/27/2026

💦 Where to Take a Dip in Montgomery County This Summer!? 🌊
Now that it is past Memorial Day, from lakes to local pools, Montgomery County has plenty of ways to cool off once the temps climb. Here’s your go‑to guide for summer swimming, right here at home.
🏊‍♂️ Outdoor Swimming Pool- City of Red Oak
A community favorite for families, swimmers, and anyone looking to beat the heat.
📍Location: 108 Legion Park, Red Oak
⏰Opens: 1 PM daily (seasonal)
☂ Features: Slides, diving boards, shaded areas, concessions
🏊 Villisca Pool
A classic small‑town pool with plenty of room to splash.
📍Location: 711 E 3rd St, Villisca
⏰ Opens: 1 PM
☂ Features: Traditional outdoor pool, lifeguards, family‑friendly atmosphere
🌲 Viking Lake State Park: Beach & Swimming Area
One of Montgomery County’s most beautiful natural spots, and yes, you can swim!
📍Location: 2780 Viking Lake Rd, Stanton
⏰Hours: Open daily until 10:30 PM
☂ Features: Sandy beach, shaded picnic areas, trails, camping, fishing
Pack the sunscreen, grab your towels, and enjoy the best of summer right here in Montgomery County! 💦🌞

💸Money Monday: Economic Series - Economic Profit vs. Accounting Profit📈In economics, profit means more than just “money ...
05/25/2026

💸Money Monday: Economic Series - Economic Profit vs. Accounting Profit📈
In economics, profit means more than just “money left over.”💰
Accounting profit looks at direct revenues minus direct expenses. Economic profit also includes opportunity cost, what your time, money, and effort could have earned elsewhere. A business can show a positive accounting profit, but still have a negative economic profit if the owner could have earned more doing something different.💲
Economics forces us to think not just about visible costs, but also the hidden tradeoffs.📉

🇺🇸 We are closed today to remember & honor. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 We are closed today to remember & honor. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, we wanted to highlight the incredible Military History of Montgomery County, Iowa. ...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸 In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, we wanted to highlight the incredible Military History of Montgomery County, Iowa. 🇺🇸
Montgomery County has a military history unlike any other place in America, a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and service that spans every major conflict since the Civil War. From the young men of Company M, to the families who waited anxiously at home, our county has carried the weight of war with uncommon strength and unity.
Red Oak and the surrounding communities have sent soldiers into every U.S. conflict since the Civil War. But it was World War II that forever shaped our identity. More than 1,100 Montgomery County residents served in WWII. Many served in Company F (Villisca) and Company M (Red Oak) of the 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th “Red Bull” Division.
Red Oak suffered one of the highest per‑capita casualty rates in the entire United States. On March 6, 1943, more than 100 telegrams arrived in Red Oak in a single day, a devastating moment that still echoes through our community’s memory.
In 1944, the U.S. Navy honored our community’s sacrifice by christening the USS Red Oak Victory, a cargo and ammunition ship that served in the Pacific theater.
Despite dangerous missions, the ship never lost a single crew member, a point of pride still felt today.
Montgomery County has built a powerful culture of honoring its heroes. Consider learning more through the organizations below:

▪ The WWII Memorial Museum at the restored Restored BN Depot and WW II Museum preserves stories, artifacts, and the memory of those who served.

▪ The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Court of Honor began in 1961 with 52 flags and has grown into a massive living memorial

▪ At Evergreen Cemetery, more than 1,000 flags fly each Memorial Day, a breathtaking sea of red, white, and blue honoring local veterans.

If you’ve ever thought the Montgomery County Courthouse looks like something out of a storybook, you’re right! And it ev...
05/20/2026

If you’ve ever thought the Montgomery County Courthouse looks like something out of a storybook, you’re right! And it even has a “sister.” 🏛️
Built in 1890–1891, the Montgomery County Courthouse stands as one of Iowa’s finest examples of Romanesque Revival architecture, designed by the Milwaukee firm H.C. Koch & Co. But here’s the part most people don’t know: 👉 The Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield Iowa is nearly identical, just reversed. Both courthouses were designed by H.C. Koch, making them architectural siblings across the state.
Some History: Long before the iconic clock tower rose over Red Oak, the county’s first courthouse was a log cabin in Frankfort, where juries deliberated outside on the prairie. When the county seat moved to Red Oak in the 1860s, the courthouse was literally put on sleds, pulled by oxen, dragged through a blizzard, and lost in the snow and found later on a homestead. 🌨 Yes, Montgomery County once lost an entire courthouse.❄😮
Construction on the current courthouse began on July 4, 1890, and it was completed the next year.
Key features include:
▪️Rusticated limestone base & red brick upper stories
▪️Towers, turrets, finials, and a dramatic clock tower
▪️Richardsonian Romanesque style, popular in the late 19th century
The building cost $100,000 to construct, a massive investment at the time, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
The Montgomery County Courthouse is a symbol of resilience, craftsmanship, community identity, and with its architectural twin in Fairfield, it’s part of a unique chapter in Iowa’s courthouse history. ⏳Be sure to slow down a bit next time you drive by to soak in its beauty!

💸Money Monday: Economic Series - Marginal Decision Making 📈Economics is often less about “all or nothing” decisions and ...
05/18/2026

💸Money Monday: Economic Series - Marginal Decision Making 📈

Economics is often less about “all or nothing” decisions and more about decisions at the margin. 💰
Businesses usually don’t ask, “Should we produce or not?” They ask, “Should we produce one more unit?” Individuals do the same thing with time and money. Should I work one more hour? Spend one more dollar? Invest one more year into a project? 💲
Good decisions are often made by comparing the marginal benefit (the added benefit) to the marginal cost (the added cost). A lot of economics comes down to small adjustments, not dramatic changes. ⚖️

05/13/2026

🤔Do you prefer a weekend near home🌾or a city Saturday 🏙?

💸Monday Money - Economic Series: Sunk Costs🧠One of the hardest concepts in business decision making is understanding sun...
05/11/2026

💸Monday Money - Economic Series: Sunk Costs🧠

One of the hardest concepts in business decision making is understanding sunk costs. 💰
A sunk cost is money, time, or effort that has already been spent and cannot be recovered. Good decisions should focus on future costs and future benefits, not simply on what has already been invested. People and organizations often continue poor projects because they think, “We’ve already put too much into this to stop now.”
❔Economics reminds us that past costs are history. The real question is: what decision makes the most sense going forward?

Celebrating Small Business Week in Montgomery County 💼❤️ This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, dre...
05/08/2026

Celebrating Small Business Week in Montgomery County 💼❤️
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, dreamers, and do‑ers who keep Montgomery County thriving. From family‑owned shops to innovative startups, our small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities, creating jobs, fueling local growth, and adding the character that makes each town uniquely ours.
At Montgomery County Development Corporation, we’re proud to support these businesses every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to start, grow, or connect, our website links you directly to resources and community partners across Red Oak, Stanton, Villisca, Elliott, and Grant, because when our communities work together, we all rise.
Here’s to the businesses that make Montgomery County strong today and for generations to come.

05/06/2026

🌱 Villisca, Iowa: A Small Town with Heart, History, and Community Strength 🌱
Villisca is one of Montgomery County’s most storied and tight‑knit communities, a place where history shapes identity, neighbors support one another, and local pride runs deep. With its rich heritage, strong schools, and active civic spirit, Villisca continues to make a meaningful impact on the county as a whole.
✨ Community Strengths & Local Amenities ✨
📚 Southwest Valley Schools (Enarson Elementary & SWV Middle School), Villisca is home to two key campuses of the Southwest Valley School District, offering supportive staff, modern learning environments, and programs that help students grow academically and socially.
📖 Villisca Public Library (Carnegie Library), Built in 1908–1909, this historic Carnegie library remains a cornerstone of community learning, offering children’s programs, technology access, and local historical collections that preserve Villisca’s story.
💪 Villisca Wellness Center, A community hub for health and recreation, featuring a walking track, basketball/volleyball courts, weight room, cardio equipment, and space for youth sports, fitness classes, and tournaments, all supporting healthier lifestyles for residents of every age.
🏊 Outdoor Recreation & Local Amenities, Villisca offers a community swimming pool, a golf course/country club, fitness facilities, parks, and playgrounds that give families plenty of ways to stay active and connected.
Villisca’s blend of history, heart, and community leadership strengthens Montgomery County in countless ways. We’re proud to celebrate Villisca, a town where resilience, heritage, and opportunity come together to create something truly special. 💚

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307 E. Reed Street
Red Oak, IA
51566

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17123571122

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