Mount Ayr runs at Clarke meet
The Mount Ayr Raiders and Raiderette cross-country teams ran the first of two meets last week at the Clarke Invitational. Mount Ayr joined many other teams at the meet as the regular season rolled along. On the girl’s side, Mount Ayr had a pair of top-30 finishers. Ryley Greenwell placed 28th in 25:32 and Ashlyn…
Read MoreNational 4-H week observed
While youth today are facing unique challenges, 4-H is helping young people find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. National 4-H Week, observed October 7-12, recognizes America’s largest youth development organization. Supporting nearly six million youth across the United States, the organization focuses on preparing youth to face an…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, October 15, 1924.) Kellerton News~Ralph Dorn recently purchased the old hotel site of FD Burns and Artie Allen and soon as the building is torn down will erect a new filling station that will be up to date in every way. Three barns have recently been…
Read MoreAnatomy of a county settlement
A clarification to the story in the October 10 Record News entitled, “Anatomy of a county settlement” was requested by Brenda Rae (Christner) Adams. Five former employees were named as part of legal settlements with Ringgold County, including Brenda Adams. This individual should be further identified as Brenda Sue (Woosley) Adams, who was previously employed…
Read MoreTingley planning to replace community building
Mount Ayr Record News staff has reviewed the City of Tingley council meeting minutes to compile this story detailing the rebuilding process and related finances. The City of Tingley is planning to construct a new community building after a tornado ripped through the center of the prior structure on April 26. A REBUILD Committee has…
Read MoreSusan Kinney
Susan Yvonne Kinney lost her battle to the one thing she could not beat, cancer, on September 29, 2024, in Princeton MO, surrounded by her children. She was born August 1, 1946, in Creston Iowa, to Paul and Mary (Canny) Vanderplyum. She was welcomed home by an older sister Willetta (Snookie) George. She attended Grant…
Read MoreByron E. Gunsolley
Byron E. Gunsolley, Jr. 78, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 5, 2024 at the Mozingo Events Center, 1 Fall Drive, Maryville, Missouri from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. A fish fry buffet in Byron’s honor included. Byron was born on…
Read More2024 Homecoming Highlights
MACHS Class Float placings: 1st: Seniors “Way Back When” 2nd: Juniors “Pac Man” 3rd: Freshmen “Friends… The one where we were conference champs.” 4th: Sophomores “Turn it on, Leave it on” Community Float Entry Winner: First Christan Church
Read MoreGordon Adkisson
Services for 64 year old Gordon Adkisson of Lake of the Ozarks, MO will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 4 at Armstrong Funeral Home with visitation Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A complete obituary will be in next week’s edition.
Read MoreDavid Alfred Jennings
David Alfred, “D.A.” Jennings, 78, of Mount Ayr, passed away at Clearview Home on Friday, September 20th, 2024. D.A was born January 28th, 1946, in Creston, Iowa, to Clark David (“David”) and Wilmina Jennings (née Wilkey). He grew up with his younger sister Mary Suzanne (“Suzanne”). Being of a jovial nature, DA was a great tease and jokester. He enjoyed…
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