Quentin V. Anderson, 87, a leading Ringgold County businessman and former state representative and state senator, died December 27. Anderson served in the Iowa Legislature from 1963 to 1967 and in the State Senate from  1969 to 1973 and then again in the legislature for two more years from 1973-1975. Anderson is probably best know…

The announcement last week of the closing of the Community Grocers (CGI) store adds to a dim picture in retail sales as Ringgold County enters a new year. The January 26 closing of CGI will bring the number of closed business locations on or near the city square to seven. Chief among these is the…

At their annual meeting Monday, January 30, the Ringgold County Compensation Board recommended a series of salary increases for county elected officials. After considerable discussion, the board recommended a 4 percent for the supervisors; a 6 percent increase for county recorder, auditor and assessor; a 10 percent increase for the county sheriff; and a 14…

With the new year just two days old, we present a look back on the events found in the pages of the Record-News over the past year. Last week we focused on January through June. The months July through December are featured. July Ringgold County hosts statewide development meeting. Independence Day celebrations held in Clearfield…