Red Oak Area Partnership, Inc

01/12/2026

〰️ Board Member Highlight: Gayle Allensworth 〰️
Red Oak Area Partnership is honored to spotlight Gayle Allensworth, whose lifelong dedication to education and community service makes her an inspiring leader and invaluable member of our board.
📌 Role: Board Member
💼 Current Job: Executive Director, Red Oak Child Development Center
💬 Why Red Oak Area Partnership? Gayle’s passion for Red Oak runs deep. "This community has been my home for decades, and I believe in the power of collaboration to create opportunities for families and children. I want to continue building a strong foundation for the next generation.”
📈 Professional Background: With over thirty years of experience in public education, Gayle has served as a teacher for grades K–12, educational consultant, and school administrator. In 2018, she was recognized as "Elementary Administrator of the Year" by the School Administrators of Iowa for her outstanding leadership and commitment to student success. After a brief retirement, she returned to serve as Executive Director of the Red Oak Child Development Center, where she continues to champion quality early childhood education.
🤝 Community Involvement:
• 4-H Leader
• Member, ISU Extension Council
• Montgomery County Fair Board
• Sunshine and Rainbows Childcare Board
• Booster Club
• Numerous other local initiatives supporting youth and families
Gayle’s leadership, service, and heart for children shine through in everything she does. We are grateful for her vision, her dedication, and her unwavering commitment to making Red Oak a place where families flourish.❤️🌳

01/06/2026

📚✨ Our community has already done the work of visioning. We’re using that work to guide our next steps. From housing strategies to historic preservation, Red Oak has laid a strong foundation through years of thoughtful planning. These documents reflect the vision, care, and collaboration that continue to shape our future.
As we chart new paths together, Red Oak Area Partnership is committed to honoring what’s been done—and building on it with purpose.
"Red Oak of the future is an authentic American small town. The enriching qualities of Red Oak are displayed in the traditional town square and well defined, well-kept neighborhoods. Nature and agriculture are visible elements of a landscape that frames and links this effervescent center for education, commerce and culture.

This proud community does not stand still: An evolving sense of history is celebrated in living attractions and community gatherings that instill a sense of traditional small town values, pride and traditions. “Efforts for tomorrow, made today,” are the foundation upon which Red Oak residents are working together to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community for future generations.
Residents of this forward thinking community have created a distinct prominent presence for Red Oak within the growing Omaha metropolitan area. Visitors come to Red Oak to enjoy real life experiences in a small town Americana setting. Red Oak is a place that residents are proud to call home, and that visitors want to make home."

12/31/2025

✨🥂 Happy New Year from Red Oak Area Partnership!

As we welcome 2026, we celebrate the strength of our community, the joy of connection, and the promise of new opportunities ahead. Thank you for being part of Red Oak’s story. Here’s to growth, pride, and togetherness in the year to come! 🎉❤️

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas from Red Oak Area Partnership!

This season, we celebrate the joy of community, the spirit of giving, and the pride we share in calling Red Oak home. May your holidays be filled with peace, laughter, and togetherness. ❤️

12/23/2025

🌟 Explore the Red Oak Area Partnership Website! 🌟

Have you checked out redoakareapartnership.org yet? It’s the central hub for learning how ideas unite us, projects connect us, and partnerships make Red Oak stronger.
✨ Here’s what you’ll discover when you visit:
🤝 Our Mission & Vision: Learn how ROAP serves as a conduit for funding, develops project ideas, and leads with collaboration to strengthen nonprofits and community betterment organizations.
🏛️ Our Pillars: Explore the guiding values that shape every initiative and ensure Red Oak continues to flourish.
👋 Our Boards: Meet the volunteer directors and advisory members who operate with integrity and intentional community engagement.
🛠️ Build With Us: Find ways to get involved, contribute ideas, or support projects that make a lasting impact.
💬 Contact & Connect: Reach out directly to ROAP and discover opportunities to partner, donate, or share your vision.
👉 Take a few minutes to explore each section, you’ll walk away inspired by the work happening right here in our community. Plus, we are always updating the website, so be sure to check back in to see what’s new every once in a while!
🔗 Visit today: redoakareapartnership.org

12/16/2025

〰️Board Member Highlight: Meet Our Treasurer - Tim Fridolph 〰️
We’re proud to spotlight the leadership of our Treasurer, who brings a diverse background and resolve to better the Red Oak Community to our Board.
💼 Current Role: Iowa Licensed REALTOR® with Realty & Rentals
📌 Why Red Oak Area Partnership?
“The vision our board has, coupled with the Lakin Foundation’s Revitalize SWIA initiative, will be nothing short of transformational for our community. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve our community in this way.”
📊 Professional Background: With over 20 years of business management experience across multiple industries, Tim brings a well-rounded perspective to organizational leadership and problem-solving. His diverse background allows him to approach challenges strategically and support the organization’s goals with practical, results-driven insight.
🤝 Community Involvement:

President for Montgomery County Development Corporation
Secretary for the Red Oak Grand Theatre & Montgomery County Shooting Sports Club
Member, past-President for the Red Oak Rotary Club
Board Member for the Montgomery County Family YMCA
❤️ 🌳Favorite Thing About Red Oak: “Red Oak has so many wonderful qualities, but nothing compares to the people. Their hard work, kindness, and commitment are what truly make our community shine.”

12/09/2025

🌟 Community Voices: Local Leaders, Shared Vision 🌟
Ron Lorenz, Superintendent of Red Oak Community School District shares why he believes ROAP is a vital step forward for our community.
“In addition to modern and up to date school buildings, small towns and rural communities must consider providing a range of amenities that cater to the needs of current and future residents. That includes housing, childcare, healthcare, entertainment and parks and recreational spaces. The successful implementation of those amenities almost always requires a strong public private partnership and community support.” - Ron Lorenz, Superintendent
Stay tuned as more voices join the conversation — because when we build together, we thrive together.

11/30/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving Week from Red Oak Area Partnership!🍂
Today, we pause to reflect on the blessings of community, connection, and the spirit of giving thanks.
We are grateful for the leaders, volunteers, businesses, and neighbors who make Red Oak shine brighter every day. Your dedication, kindness, and creativity remind us that together, we can build something truly special.
As we gather around tables filled with food and laughter, may we also carry gratitude in our hearts, for the friendships we’ve formed, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the opportunities ahead.
From our family at ROAP to yours: may your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories. 🦃🍁✨

11/25/2025

❤️Partnering for Red Oak’s Future: ROAP + Red Oak Community Heart & Soul❤️
Red Oak Area Partnership (ROAP) is proud to collaborate with Red Oak Community Heart & Soul, a resident-driven initiative shaping the future of our community. From 2023 to 2024, Red Oak Community Heart & Soul engaged residents across the Red Oak School District by gathering stories, insights, and priorities through surveys and interviews. 🤝 The goal? To understand what people love about Red Oak, what concerns them, and what they envision for tomorrow.
This grassroots input is more than just data, it’s a roadmap. 🗺 Red Oak Community Heart & Soul findings will guide ROAP in identifying and funding community action ideas that matter most, including housing, childcare, and long-term sustainability. ♻️
As a conduit for collaboration, ROAP is committed to supporting and amplifying the project ideas that emerge from the Heart & Soul process. 💡 By partnering with nonprofits and community betterment organizations, ROAP helps turn local voices into lasting impact.
Together, we’re building a Red Oak that reflects the hopes and values of the people who call it home. 😀🏡

We are thrilled to share the Statements & Themes that reflect the heart of Red Oak, and they wouldn’t be possible without the many dedicated volunteers who spent countless hours reviewing community responses. ❤️

Thanks to YOU, we’ve captured what matters most to our town:

- Community Roots
- Public Safety
- Entertainment & Recreation
- Schools
- Government
- Economic Development

Each theme celebrates the values, hopes, and strengths that make Red Oak a special place to live, work, and grow.

Your voices shaped these statements. Your time and heart made them real. THANK YOU!

11/22/2025

Make sure to like and follow for all the latest info on our projects! 👍PLUS, more future projects to be revealed soon! 👀