At their regular meeting Monday, January 13, the Ringgold County board of supervisors approved a new four-year law enforcement contract with the City of Mount Ayr. (The contract will come before the Mount Ayr city council for its approval at its meeting Wednesday, January 15, but due to publication deadlines, the decision of council was…

A recent ruling by the Iowa Supreme Court has resulted in some confusion about liability in cases involving accidents caused by uneven or snow-covered sidewalks. And the Court’s ruling could have an impact on city governments in any Ringgold County towns with sidewalks. Background In reversing an earlier decision that held that cities could hold…

January is often regarded as the most dismal month of the year—indeed, almost the entire country has experienced Arctic conditions to ring in the new year. While some Iowans may have started January on an optimistic note, viewing the year ahead as one full of promise, the novelty of Christmas gifts has worn off, and…

The Tingley Betterment Foundation has announced its official launch. The Foundation’s application for 501(c)(3) status is currently pending with the IRS. Once approved, donations will be tax-deductible. Any donations made during the pending status will be retroactively tax-deductible, effective as of the date the application was filed. According to the group’s mission statement, “The Tingley…