Ellston welcomes The Fox Market
Re-designing the space previously occupied by the Foxy Bobcat, new owners Scott Dean and Mark Matteo, and general manager Brooke Gepner, are infusing The Fox Market with an artisan experience. Offering kitchen staples, basic necessities like milk and eggs and gourmet party foods, The Fox Market is one of several businesses for “head fox” Scott…
Read MoreRaiders fall in first round to Bedford
The Mount Ayr Raider baseball season has come to an end after a tough 6-3 loss to POI foe Bedford at home last Saturday. The loss was the first in three games by Mount Ayr and just the second in the last 16 meetings between the schools since June of 2016. Bedford improved to 17-10…
Read MoreRaiderette season ends in Lenox loss
The postseason began Monday night at Mount Ayr as the Raiderettes hosted Lenox in a Class 1A Region 3 first-round game. There, the Lenox Tigers sent 17 batters to the plate and scored 12 runs in the top of the third inning to help in a 13-2 win in five innings. The Tigers improved to…
Read MoreSnapshots of History: Mount Ayr Baptist Church
By Mike Avitt This week’s picture is from a circa 1910 postcard showing the First Baptist Church and parsonage in Mount Ayr. The church was located at 201 W. Jefferson but faced Fillmore Street. The parsonage was located at 105 W. Jefferson and this residence was replaced with the current ranch-style home in 1963. The…
Read MoreTerry Plowman
Terry Plowman, 76 of Creston, Iowa passed away at home on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center. The Rev. Mary O’Riley will officiate. Terry will be laid to rest in the Maple Hill…
Read MoreMotherhood is a extraordinary experience
To the editor: When something is common, we lose sight of how miraculous, and extraordinary it can be, in spite of that commonness. We give value to things that are unique, or unusual, and overlook the ordinary. But, some of the most beautiful things in the world are things that are common. Child birth, motherhood,…
Read MoreTroubles for Biden
To the editor: The Dems are aligned with Cuba, Venezuela, China, Russia, Iran and N. Korea, all hoping Biden wins. Hunter’s second trial is scheduled this fall, he needs daddy, his old partner, to produce two pardons. If only the trials had been scheduled in Joe’s first term! Don’t sell the stuffers short. Joe could…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, July 16, 1924.) Reminiscences of Pioneer Days in Ringgold County by F.W. Johnson: In the spring of 1872, I acted as deputy sheriff for Major D.B. Marshall, who was sheriff of the county at that time. That was a very busy year for the sheriff, as…
Read MoreNew graduation requirements for MACS outlined
The Mount Ayr board of education approved new graduation requirements along with a revised good conduct policy and handbooks at their regular meeting on Monday, July 8. Graduation requirements Community service hours are now expected of all students, and will be tracked as part of new graduation requirements beginning with the 2024-2025 year. All MACHS…
Read MoreMount Ayr withstands Central Decatur rally
Four early Mount Ayr runs held up despite a comeback attempt by Central Decatur in the two teams’ POI and 2024 regular season finale on July 1. The Cardinals traveled to Mount Ayr for the game and fell 7-6 after a furious rally fell short. The Cardinal’s record slipped to 6-16 overall while Mount Ayr…
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