The fate of a broken down garbage truck was the main topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council Monday, December 4. The council considered whether to leave a garbage truck, that had been used for over 7 years with 84,000 miles on it, at Trivista in Altoona for repairs,…
Lawyer advises how to avoid open meetings law Several topics were discussed at the Mount Ayr Hospital’s board of trustees regular monthly meeting, Monday, November 27. Leading off the meeting was Susan Freed, legal healthcare attorney, who was present via zoom to give a legal overview for new board members and to refresh current members…
Holiday Lights at Poe Hollow Park Ringgold County Conservation staff is decorating Poe Hollow Park this week to create a must visit destination for the holidays. At least twelve businesses/organizations are setting up lighted displays for the sixth annual Holiday Lights in the Park event at Poe Hollow Park (2434 State Hwy 2 – Mount…
The onset of colder weather cooled the Iowa housing market in October. Following national housing trends, Iowa saw a decrease in sales, but experienced a welcome increase in new listings. (See how Ringgold County fared in the chart below). The new inventory provides a double dose of good news: those searching for their new homes…
The annual “Christmas in the Ayr” celebration sponsored by the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce is planned for this weekend. Join area businesses and organizations for an evening of fun on Saturday, December 2. Lighted Parade A lighted Christmas parade will start the evening festivities at 5:30 p.m. The Mount Ayr Public Library is inviting…
Last month the Iowa Department of Education released the results of the online school accountability reporting system called the Iowa School Performance Profiles. The website shows updated scores and ratings for all public schools based on how they performed on a set of accountability measures in the 2022-23 school year. Overall, the Mount Ayr Elementary School received…
The Mount Ayr boys’ basketball team rebounded from an opening night loss at Clarke on Monday, November 27 with two victories. The Raiders record sits at 2-1 after the first week. Mount Ayr fell 91-41 at Clarke on November 27. The Raiders evened their record at 1-1 with a 49-15 drubbing of Mercer Co. Missouri…
The Mount Ayr girl’s basketball team picked up their first victory of the season last Friday at home. Mount Ayr will play two POI games this week. Lenox comes to town on Tuesday with their 3-1 record and Mount Ayr goes to Bedford Friday. “From game one we beat Lamoni, and we played Clarke where…
The junior varsity girl’s basketball team improved to 2-0 last week with a win over Clarke in Osceola, 35-25. The win came after their season-opening win at Lamoni 51-18 on November 21. Mount Ayr traveled to Lamoni on Tuesday, November 21 for their season opener. The Raiderettes won 51-18. Mount Ayr led 14-6 after the…
Wilma Lucille Moler, 89 of Mediapolis, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Klein Center in Burlington. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Lucille. The Snyder and Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Mediapolis is caring for the…
Betty Lou (Johnston) Cole, daughter of Darrell and Lena (Main) Johnston, was born February 4th, 1925, in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Betty graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1942. She was united in marriage to Keith Cole on November 28, 1948, in Grant City, Missouri. They were blessed with three children, Betty Jane, Dick and…
Darren LaVern Hansen passed away on November 9, 2023 at the age of 74. Darren was born on March 5, 1949, to LaVern and Edith Hansen in Pine City, MN. He graduated from Austin High School in Austin, MN in 1967 and went on to attend Mankato State College. He married Marna (Nelson) Hansen in…
To the editor: As if we needed any more proof of the venality of politicians working for pro-gun organizations, look to the amendment sponsored by Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from reporting certain veterans to the National Criminal Background Check system when their finances are being managed by…
To the editor: The Holy Bible states in II Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, which are called by name, shall humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land…. America, WAKE UP! Lola Link Mount Ayr
To the editor: I am responding to the 8-17-23 Letter to the Editor on “Moms for Liberty is far right”. I hope to awaken many to the fact that our one and only Creator does not recognize labels such as race, political party, etc. We are living in the greatest times. Our job is to…
Holiday Lights at Poe Hollow Park Ringgold County Conservation staff is decorating Poe Hollow Park this week to create a must visit destination for the holidays. At least twelve businesses/organizations are setting up lighted displays for the sixth annual Holiday Lights in the Park event at Poe Hollow Park (2434 State Hwy 2 – Mount…
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, December 12, 1923.) At the regular monthly meeting of the town council last Wednesday evening it was voted to provide all night light service around the square and on the street leading to the depot; also to have a beacon light placed on top of the water…
I recently posted a picture of the Mount Ayr depot on Facebook and someone asked when the last train left Mount Ayr. Two gentlemen responded that it was 1965 or earlier. I say it was spring 1977. Let’s see who is right. When the railroad came to Mount Ayr in 1879, it was called the…