Sandra Louise Mekus
Sandra Louise Mekus was born on May 16, 1942, to Louise (Blades) and Kenneth Hussman in her parent’s home in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised with her older brother Clark and a younger sister Kay. Sandra grew up surrounded by her grandparents, uncles, aunts and numerous cousins. The importance of family became prevalent at…
Read MoreBig wins for Mount Ayr basketball programs
It was a big night for the Mount Ayr basketball programs on Monday, December 2. There, both the boy’s and girl’s teams collected victories over Clarke in a non-conference varsity doubleheader. The Raiderettes beat Clarke 59-17 while the Raider boys beat the Indians 52-48. Both teams are back at home Friday, after playing at Nodaway…
Read MoreRaiderettes dominant in season opener
The fifth-ranked team in Class 1A Mount Ayr Raiderette girl’s basketball team opened the new hoops season with a dominant 86-39 victory at home over Lamoni last week. The Raiderette’s point total was the most scored in a game since an 84-19 win over Lenox on February 7, 2017. “It was nice to get to…
Read MoreExpectations high for Raiderettes
Strong returning cast for Mount Ayr Expectations are high for the Mount Ayr girls basketball team as the 2024-25 season begins. The Raiderettes are one of the most experienced teams returning in the Pride of Iowa Conference with a good mix of returners and players that are young, but logged a lot of varsity time…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt Have you ever wondered about the horseshoe on the Kellerton water tower? Allow me to introduce Frank Jackson. Mr. Jackson first appears in the Mount Ayr Record-News on September 17, 1915 as he was in the Kellerton area visiting relatives and looking for a future home. Frank had previously lived in Blue…
Read MoreThree Raiders named All-State in football
The postseason honors continue to roll in for the Mount Ayr football program. Earlier this week, the Iowa Football Coaches Association released their 2024 All-State football teams for all classes of Iowa High School football. In Class A, there were three Mount Ayr players selected, all on defense. The Raiders honored with All-State awards were…
Read MoreSupport RCH Foundation
To the editor: In our ever-evolving world, the significance of giving back to our community cannot be overstated. One of the most impactful ways to contribute is through support of the Ringgold County Hospital Foundation. Joining this initiative is not just about donating money; it’s about becoming a part of the movement dedicated to enhancing…
Read MoreJoe was lying about pardon
To the editor: Joe was lying when he said “I won’t pardon son Hunter,” the media says “he changed his mind!” The Trump justice department should look into Joe’s past crooked schemes, don’t forget to check into Mrs. Biden’s drawers! He can’t pardon himself. When you see on the news how many millions of dollars…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, December 17, 1924.) Carl Hough of Bedford gets life sentence for the murder of Lillian McKenney. Time will be served at Fort Madison prison. A cut of $25 in the price of the Fordor sedan, one of the most popular of the Ford enclosed cars was announced…
Read MorePlans coming together for city sesquicentennial
Plans to celebrate Mount Ayr’s 150th birthday are coming into focus thanks to efforts by the Mount Ayr Sesquicentennial Committee. At its most recent meeting December 1, the committee approved the official sesquicentennial logo and announced several activities/events that will take place over the three-day celebration, September 19-21, 2025. Entertainment acts set to perform include…
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