By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In what has become an annual event and not just a rallying call, the Nobody Fights Alone annual Breast Cancer Awareness Style Show will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday May 3 at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. The style show, which features women modeling clothing,…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Development Corporation hosted an event by the Iowa Tourism Office, which is a part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The event was held last Tuesday at the Ringgold County Senior Center. The Iowa Tourism Office’s mission is to elevate Iowa’s unique visitor experiences and hidden…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Hard work and perseverance are qualities shared by many successful people. The ability to capitalize on a God given talent and gift is not always a guarantee for future success. Some excel in academics, others go down this path via athletics, and then there is Jaylee Shaffer. Shaffer…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Earth Day 2026 marked 56 years since the first earth day celebration in 1970. The first Earth Day was spearheaded by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin who was inspired to create this day after witnessing a massive oil spill in Santa Barbera, California in 1969. Nelson was credited…
By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Hospital celebrated its 75th birthday in style with its first ever gala last Saturday night at Homestead Hall located at the Ringgold County Fairgrounds in Mount Ayr. “The inaugural gala was a wonderful success,” RCH Chief Executive Officer Nicky Gilbertson said of the sold-out event.…
MOUNT AYR, Iowa – The Ringgold Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Ringgold County by investing in area nonprofits through grant programs. The Ringgold Foundation is an affiliate member of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for the grant making process. Please visit https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/affiliates/ringgold-county to access and complete the grant application. Grant funds are…
By Ryan Stonebreaker SHENANDOAH, Iowa — The Mount Ayr girl’s golf team took part in their biggest meet of the season as they competed in the Fillia Golf Invitational last Friday in Shenandoah. The meet was one of 18-holes and the Raiderettes placed 8th with a score of 433. Council Bluffs Lewis Central won the…
By Ryan Stonebreaker The second meet of the week for the Mount Ayr Raider boys track team saw them run at the Creston Panther boys relays. Glenwood won the meet followed by Creston in second and Southwest Valley in third. The Raiders did well in their relays, placing runner-up in three relays. The shuttle hurdle relay team…
By Ryan Stonebraker CRESTON, Iowa — The Raiderette’s track and field team was one of three teams last Tuesday to score over 100 team points at the meet in Creston. Mount Ayr placed third with 101 points. Atlantic won the meet with 179 points and Creston was second with 143 points. The Raiderettes won the high…
Steven Leroy Doolittle was born on February 9, 1947, in Shenandoah, IA to Clyde and Lucille (Mutchler) Doolittle. Shortly after the passing of his mother and 2 younger brothers Steve, went to live with Clifford and Ethel (Still) Doolittle and their 3 boys Roy, Larry, and Melvin at the farm. When Uncle Sam came calling,…
Mark Allen Erickson, son of Robert Allen Erickson and Shirley Ann (Strange) Erickson was born July 5, 1959, in Creston, Iowa and passed from this life Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kavanagh on 56th in Des Moines at 66 years of age. Mark grew up in Mt. Ayr where he graduated from high school; he…
Nola Pritchard, 89, of Clarinda, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Azria Care, Clarinda, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Mike Harvey officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at…
To the editor: I am the owner of Mount Ayr Apartments and Brick plex and this letter serves as a response to an article that was published approximately a month ago regarding existing leases on the premises and other issues. The leases that were mentioned on the article were never approved by me and I…
To the editor: Is our government trying to make it harder for you to vote? The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would hinder millions of Americans in registering to vote by requiring citizens to present a birth certificate along with either a passport or a government-issued ID. More than 21.3 million Americans lack immediate…
To the editor: At the town hall meeting with Senator Grassley’s representative, one concern that affected almost every person in the room was changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA). DOGE is planning to shut down hundreds of local and regional offices that assist people with Social Security enrollment and resolving errors. Our closest Social…
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One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, April 21, 1926.) Taking note of the statement recently made by the farm agent that Clayton County is the only one in Iowa that has had no bank failures, Howard H. Tedford, of Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, raises the remark “This statement leaves the impression that…
I took this week’s photo in September 2004. It shows the ice house that sat behind the old Watterson Store. It was probably Neil Johnston who directed my attention to an outbuilding that I would most likely overlook. I took a photo of the front of the store the same day. Everything in both those…