HE’S GOT IT IN THE BAG!
A common backyard game has turned into a full-time passion and lucrative part-time job for one senior at Mount Ayr High School. Dylan Graham, 17, is making a name for himself in the world of competitive cornhole, also known as “bags.” Dylan is the son of Daniel and Jentry Graham of rural Diagonal. Often played…
Read More‘Christmas of Yesteryears’ to be celebrated in Mount Ayr
The Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce is bringing the nostalgia of the past back to the town square for a “Christmas of Yesteryears” celebration this weekend. Holiday Shop Hop Several Mount Ayr Chamber member businesses will be staying open from 4-7 p.m. for Ladies Night on Thursday, December 5. Sign up for $25 gift card…
Read MoreRCH Foundation reviewed at RCH trustee meeting
Ringgold County Hospital board of trustees met for their regular meeting, Monday, November 25. Rhett Murphy, director of operations, led the bulk of the meeting sharing with the board information on Ringgold County Hospital’s foundation. Ringgold County Hospital Foundation was started in the fall of 2023 as a 501C (not for profit organization) .The organization…
Read MoreOpen Closet offers people help, hope
What began as a once a year church bazaar to raise money for kids going to camp, now clothes and blesses people every month. Paula Johnston credits Pastor Doug Rohrer and his wife Sherri for coming up with the idea for Open Closet during his time at the church between 2010 -2014. “Doug Rohrer and…
Read MoreAnn McCarter
Ann McCarter of Martensdale, IA departed this life on November 22nd, 2024, at the age of 91 years. She was born August 15, 1933, in Mount Ayr, IA to Franklin and Iona Spurrier. She attended grade and high school in Mount Ayr, IA. She was employed at Look magazine based in Des Moines, IA in her…
Read MoreBrenda Lou (Walkup) Poppa
Brenda Lou (Walkup) Poppa was born on May 7, 1951, in Mount Ayr, Iowa to Mary Lou (Matheny) and Robert Walkup. The family resided in Blockton, IA where Brenda grew up alongside her two siblings, Diana and Bobby. Brenda attended Blockton and Bedford Community Schools graduating in 1969 and later graduated from the nursing program…
Read MoreRAIDERS PREPARE FOR SEASON
The Mount Ayr Raiders readied for their season opening action Tuesday at the CD Jamboree. Their first regular season game will be December 2 as they host Clarke. The Raiders geared up for the opener with a two quarter scrimmage with I-35 last week. Pictured right is Jaize Frost playing defense and (left) Adler Reed…
Read MoreRaideretettes ranked in top 5 as season begins
The girl’s high school basketball season is underway and with it, the preseason Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s preseason rankings are out. The Mount Ayr Raiderettes appear in the first rankings, at No. 5 in Class 1A. The Raiders were 16-7 last season under longtime head coach Thad Streit. The Raiders are favored to…
Read MoreRaiderettes open wrestling season at Corning meet
The 2024-25 girl’s high school wrestling season began last week and the Mount Ayr Raiderettes kicked off the season at the SW Valley tournament last Saturday. Seven Mount Ayr wrestlers placed ninth out of 12 scoring teams at the tournament with 41 team points. All but one Mount Ayr wrestler placed at the tournament. Mount…
Read MorePair of Raiderettes named All-District
A pair of Mount Ayr volleyball players were recently named to the Class 1A South Central All-District team. They were Aubree Shields and Jaxy Knight. Shaffer led Mount Ayr in assists with 345 this year. She also had 27 kills on 138 attacks, 156 digs, and served 276-for-288 with 30 aces. Shields led Mount Ayr…
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