Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis from Chief Reporter Jeff Snyder on what the government is doing to help alleviate diesel fuel prices. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Federal government in Washington, D.C. recently threw a temporary lifeline to struggling farmers across the nation including those situated in Ringgold County. Most…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — John Norwood, Democratic candidate for Iowa Treasurer, stopped by the Mount Ayr Record News office last Saturday to discuss his views on the race for this important seat within the states government. Norwood covered everything from the primary responsibilities for the office to his own person beliefs on…
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — As the Mount Ayr Community School district is in the process of certifying the current year’s enrollment numbers, Superintendent Jason Shaffer reported to the Board of Education that preliminary numbers are down during its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday afternoon at the district office. “We knew we would…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council largely focused on procedural items, specifically authorizing several resolutions that have to do with banking and money movement during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night at City Hall. However, the biggest topic discussed was that of water. With two council members not in…
Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis on voting from Chief Reporter Jeff Snyder on the upcoming midterm election. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In just a bit more than four weeks, residents of Ringgold County and all of Iowa, as well as throughout the nation, will head to their assigned polling station…
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — As fall settles in across Ringgold County and the first signs of colder months begin to appear, health officials are reminding residents that now is a good time to get their annual flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months…
By RYAN STONEBRAKER CHARITON, Iowa — Both Mount Ayr cross-country teams traveled to Chariton last week to run in their only meet of the week. The Mount Ayr girl’s team placed 11th at the meet with a team score of 256 points. The Raiderettes were led by a pair of top-40 finishers. Ryley Greenwell had…
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiderette volleyball team snapped an 8-match losing streak last Monday when they beat Murray in five sets. The match was the first of two straight home matches. The following night, Mount Ayr fell 3-1 to Wayne, giving them a 4-20 overall record. Murray came into the match…
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — It was a happy Homecoming as the Raiders had a dominating shutout victory at home against Nodaway Valley in Class A District 7 action last Friday night in Mount Ayr. The Raiders took control of the football game with Nodaway Valley in the first quarter, scoring a pair…
Jerry Duane Barker, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at Henry County Health Center. He was born on April 17, 1943, in Creston, Iowa, to Guelda (Stamper) and Donald Shrimpton. Jerry’s father Donald was killed in action January 10, 1945, at Luzon during WWII, and he was later adopted…
Doris Jean Redman (Dukes), born March 1, 1949, passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose sense of humor and ability to make people laugh touched the lives of those around her. Doris was born to Vincent and Lela Dukes. Throughout…
Thomas Drue Kelly, son of Earl & Nellie (Price) Kelly, was born April 12, 1948, in Creston, Iowa. After graduating from high school, Tom went to Iowa State University to further his education. Tom operated Kelly Tire & Exhaust in Redding, Iowa selling Goodyear tires. At one time, Tom was Iowa’s highest selling Goodyear tire…
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, October 14, 1926.) The carnival which was tagged at the school house Friday night for the benefitof the high school athletics was a decided success. A large jovial crowd surged about the school house from early until late, dodging confetti and unwinding themselves from paper…
I wrote about this picture in the January 23, 2025 Record-News but I stumbled upon some more information. This photo is rare for two reasons: it is a pre-1894 photo and the names are given for the people in this week’s picture. I know it was taken before February 1894 because that is when it…