Redkey Community Development Chili Fundraiser
January 31, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Old Redkey Fire Station
#SaveTheClockTower
Join us on January 31, 2026, from 5–8 PM at the Old Redkey Fire Station for a Chili Fundraiser benefiting the restoration of Redkey’s historic clock tower.
Come enjoy a warm bowl of chili, good company, and a chance to support a project that means a lot to our community. During the event, the inner workings of the clock will be on display, giving visitors a rare, up-close look at the mechanics behind this longtime Redkey landmark.
The Old Redkey Fire Station has been part of the town’s story for over a century. Built in 1905, with the clock added in 1909, the building is one of 25 contributing structures in the Redkey Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Redkey’s firefighting roots go back even further—to 1886, when just 15 volunteers formed the town’s first fire department. Today, the old fire station and its clock tower remain a cornerstone of Redkey’s heritage.
Restoring the clock tower is a big job. Significant work and funding are needed to restore all four clock faces and ensure the tower continues to serve as a symbol of Redkey for generations to come. Every bowl of chili and every contribution helps move this important project forward.
Stop by, warm up, learn a little history, and help us keep Redkey’s clock ticking. We hope to see you there!
Honoring Our Heroes
This Memorial Day, the Town of Redkey pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women from our community who served—and especially those who gave their lives—in defense of our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to the cause of freedom will never be forgotten.
As we gather, we reflect on the words etched in stone on Redkey’s memorial:
“Dedicated to the men and women of this community who served in World War II and perpetuating the memory of those who gave their lives.”
Honored are:
Kenneth R. Beason, John W. Carder, Lewis C. Landauer, Leo W. Landess, Robert C. Norton, Donald H. Smiley, William E. Williams
Erected in 1949 by the Mothers of World War II, Unit 87.
On the reverse, further names remind us of those lost in other conflicts:
World War I: Ralph V. Williamson
Korea: Cassius Johnson
Vietnam: Manuel Flores, Wayne Barrett
Let us come together as a community to honor their memory, uphold their legacy, and give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy today.
