Cakes, cows and kids keep Wasteney running
A family connection to 4-H runs generations deep for Karie Wasteney and her kids, Kash and Keely. Growing up, Karie was a member of the Jolly Jinglers 4-H club, led by Cheryl Whittington and Cindy Schlapia. “It was the same club my mom and aunt were in,” Karie says. When she was in 4-H, it…
Read MoreSnapshots of History: Mount Ayr Post Office
I am a member of the planning committee for the Mount Ayr Sesquicentennial Celebration which will be held next year. We have discussed many ideas including placing placards or signs on historic buildings indicating when they were built and what was the initial purpose of the building. But what about the buildings that are gone…
Read MoreRealtor buyer agreements now required
The real estate industry is vibrant and strong in Iowa. When buying or selling a home, REALTORS® guide more than 86% of American homebuyers through the sometimes complex real estate process. Recent lawsuits and their pending settlements at the national level have propelled the state of Iowa real estate landscape to shift. Iowa REALTORS® worked…
Read MorePERSEVERANCE…in the face of tragedy
Abigail Barnes, her cousin Halsie Barnes, friends Ella Leonard and Madalynn Stewart were leaving the Union County fairgrounds last summer, when their vehicle proceeded through a stop sign crossing at Highway 34, resulting in a t-bone collision with a pickup. One young gjrl succumbed to her injuries at the scene, and the other 3 girls…
Read MoreAyr Days plans being finalized
Ayr Days will return again this year, bringing the community together on Saturday, August 24. The Highlander Hustle, sponsored by Ringgold County Hospital will kick off a full day of activities on the square in Mount Ayr. Registration for the 5k walk/run, kids fun run will start at 7:30 a.m., and the 5K run will…
Read MoreNumerous updates for hospital trustees
The Ringgold County Hospital’s board of trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 22. Topics discussed included new OT programs, information on grant programs and reassessment of the contract for the athletic trainer provided by RCH to the Mount Ayr Community School. Opening the meeting was an approval of new appointments and…
Read MoreBill Fifer
Services for 90 year old Bill Fifer of Kellerton, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 1 at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Visitation with family present is 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Memorials are in his name to be decided. Armstrong Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A complete obituary will…
Read MoreFrancis Dean Andrew
Francis Dean Andrew of rural Grand River, Iowa, passed away July 22, 2024, in Hospice Care, Mount Ayr, Iowa, and is with his Lord Jesus in heaven. Francis was born March 20, 1935, to Ray Everett and Margaret Ethel (Bunch) Andrew. Francis was born at the family farm south of Grand River, Iowa. Francis was the…
Read MoreMatthew Wayne Munyon
Matthew Wayne Munyon really told his story every single day, so when we were having trouble putting it down on paper, we decided to create his “Set List”. There may be some things in here you recognize. Camel blues, Redwing boots, Lemon meringue pie and lemon cookies, a bachelor, a best friend, stubborn as hell,…
Read MoreSnapshots of History: Redding Methodist Episcopal Church
By Mike Avitt There is some disagreement about when some of our older churches were built. The disagreement is between the newspapers and the centennial books. Most people are unfamiliar with the digitized newspapers, so we will look at some early newspapers to see what they say. The church pictured this week was dedicated December…
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