The Monona County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a missing person case involving 66 year old Walter Harold Ordway, of Soldier. Relatives last heard from him on November 16th. At the time, he was to expected to attend a funeral in Pennsylvania in late November. Ordway’s pickup was seen by hunters on December 7th, parked in a parking area at Oldham’s recreational area near Soldier.

A search of the area by Monona County deputies and County Conservation officers was done in the park area and several items belonging to Ordway were found near the vehicle and in the park. At this time, the sheriff’s office is investigating the man’s disappearance as a missing person’s case.

Anyone with information about Walter Ordway is asked to contact the Monona County Sheriff’s office at 712-433-1414 or 800-859-1414. Oldham’s recreational area is temporarily closed to the public while the investigation continues. Monona County Sheriff’s office has been assisted by the Iowa DNR, Monona County Conservation and Monona County EMA.

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Jingle Jingle – It is that time of year again! The bells are ringing – Volunteers are the key to the success of the Salvation Army fund raising for local use. Steve Livengood and Dave Hancock have been successful in finding people to volunteer in this effort. Many thanks to the Realtors for ringing the
bells for the Red Kettle Campaign last Friday at Fareway and HyVee.

Officials thank Fareway, HyVee and WalMart for allowing the Red Kettle Campaign Bell ringers to use their locations. Their support is key to the success of the campaign. The kettles will be in place on Saturday’s this month at the locations mentioned. This weekend and next December 13th, and 20th) are the only two remaining times for you to donate or volunteer.

For those who want to serve as volunteer bell ringers, the shifts are 90 minutes long. The first shift starts at 10-a.m.  Bell ringers will take donations in the form of cash, checks and loose change. Money raised is for children and families in the County who are in need.

If you’d like to volunteer as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, call Steve Livengood at 712-243-5445.

Two teenagers from Red Oak were arrested Tuesday night for Disorderly Conduct. Red Oak Police report 17-year old Devon Lee Smith and 16-year old Deric Lee Redd, both of Red Oak, were taken into custody at around 8:25-p.m. in the 100 block of east Elm Street, in Red Oak. The teens were cited and later released to their parents.