By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Ringgold County officially recognized Crime Victims Rights Week during a brief ceremony last Wednesday outside the courthouse. County Attorney Michael T. Wells delivered a proclamation on the grounds of the county courthouse that declared April 19 -25 as Crime Victims Rights Week. With his proclamation, the intent was…
By Priscilla Alvik ELLSTON, Iowa — What started out as a consult for Nick Kuhn became an adventure in May of 2021 as Nick and his wife Lynn accept the challenge of running “The Clubhouse Bar+Grille. Nick, a former engineer by trade with a flare for cooking, put his critical thinking expertise into high gear…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council voted unanimously to continue its support of the Ringgold County Development Corporation at it’s regular meeting Monday night. RCDC Development Director Nicole McGinnis made a presentation to the city council outlining the status of the ongoing development projects and the preliminary plans going…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Iowa Donor Network paid a visit to Mount Ayr this past week and was represented by Liz Markert, mother of Emily Markert, one of the foundations original inspirations. Liz Markert’s motivations stem from a promise she made to her daughter Emily during the final days of her…
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 Ryan Stonebreaker AFTON, Iowa — The East Union tournament featured five Pride of Iowa conference schools battling for the team title last Tuesday. There, the Raiderettes golf team placed second with a team score of 206. Martensdale-St. Marys was the meet champion with a score of 193. Jaylee Shaffer remains red-hot, winning another medalist…
By Ryan Stonebreaker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s golf team finished second at its home course last Tuesday. The Raiders hosted four other Pride of Iowa Conference teams at the event in a mini-preview of the Conference meet next month. The Raiders were just three-strokes back from meet champion East Union. Mount Ayr…
By Ryan Stonebreaker DES MOINES, Iowa — Mount Ayr senior Aubree Shields came away with a runner-up finish in the high jump at the 2026 Drake Relays in Des Moines. Shields, one of the top high jumpers in the state, joined the rest of the field of top jumpers among all classes this year. Last…
Hugh Warren Terwilliger was born April 29, 1933, at the family farm home near Mount Ayr to Warren and Mary (Milligan) Terwilliger. He welcomed a sister Nancy June, in May of 1940. Hugh attended Lonesome Hollow Country School until 6th grade then finished 7th and 8th grade in Mount Ayr. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School in…
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…
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 28, 1926.) The Mount Ayr high school mile team composed of Johnston, Morse, Davis and Keating placed third in their section of the Class B high school event in the Drake relays at Des Moines Friday afternoon. The commencement exercises of the Kellerton high…
This view of Knowlton is looking west about 1912. The road seen in the photo is called J-23 today. The bridge in the foreground was built in 1888 by Greenman & Son. It had a 70-foot span. I have written many articles about Knowlton and it is my hope that someday the information from these…