Ringgold county is home to three lakes, all managed by different entities. Two of the three lakes were constructed in Mount Ayr, with the purpose of providing a source of drinking water to the community. Neither lake provides drinking water presently, but they do offer area recreation and enjoyment. While boating and fishing is allowed…

Diagonal and Mount Ayr Community Schools are already preparing for the 2024-2025 school year. The open enrollment deadline was changed to June 30, 2024 by The State of Iowa during the 2024 Legislative Session. The deadline for the 2025-2026 school year and all future years is March 1. While open enrollment has already passed for…

Iowa 4-H Clubs have enjoyed a long history of gathering club members across the state to camp and explore the outdoors together. This year, the Iowa 4-H Foundation is celebrating a 75-year partnership with the Iowa 4-H Program. The Iowa 4-H Foundation has helped meet the needs of the Iowa 4-H Program since 1949, beginning…

The American Pickers are planning a return to Iowa. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in September. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they…

Iowa’s 86,911 family farms continue to be a key driver of Iowa’s economy, contributing 32 percent more to the state economy than in 2017, according to a new study commissioned by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The study shows that more than 22 percent of Iowa’s total economic output came from Iowa agriculture…