Snapshots of History: Mount Ayr’s Popcorn Stand
By Mike Avitt Thanks to Bill Stringham for suggesting this topic and thanks to Donna (Hartman) Jones for the photo and some info. I didn’t think I would find much information on the Popcorn Stand, but I did. The Popcorn Stand was on the east side of the Mount Ayr square in the vacant lot…
Read MoreHouse Republicans sycophants
To the editor: Vocabulary word: Sycophant. Definition from Webster’s Dictionary: A base or servilely attentive flatterer or self-seeker as in fawning or obsequious behavior. Real Life Examples: House Republicans in an effort to curry favor with Trump. The latest bill, called the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone [EEZ] to be renamed as the “Donald John Trump…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, July 2, 1924.) Announcing the opening of our new clothing store in Mount Ayr. We are pleased to announce to the people of Ringgold County and surrounding territory that our new clothing store is now ready for business. We are located in the storeroom formerly occupied…
Read MoreZimmerman sues county, officials
Former Ringgold County Conservation Board Director Kate Zimmerman has filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the county and a number of county employees and officials in federal court. Zimmerman filed the six count lawsuit on June 21 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Central Division. Named as defendants in…
Read MoreClearfield July 4th celebration: 60 years of service
Independence Day is quickly approaching, and area celebrations are planned around the area. The Clearfield Lions Club 71st annual celebration will include three days of fun beginning July 2 and culminating on Thursday, July 4. This year’s theme is “Something To Be Proud Of” and will celebrate 60 years of service at the Iowa State…
Read MoreRental housing burden felt city-wide
Ensuring a community can provide residents safe, affordable, and quality rental housing is a challenge for everyone, especially when updates to the Iowa Code out pace property owner’s budgets. The Mount Ayr City Council began looking into how to improve and increase the availability of safe, quality housing for renters in the community roughly seven…
Read MoreRental housing ordinance tabled
Notice of clarification/correction printed in the June 27, 2024 issue The following clarification is related to the article “Rental housing ordinance tabled; Henle appointed to fill open position on council” originally published on the front page of the June 20, 2024 issue. The Mount Ayr city council approved proceeding with the appointment process at their…
Read MoreStill Smokin’ BBQ on the market
Doug and Gina Still’s five year plan, which became a nine year plan, will soon be coming to an end. Still Smokin’ BBQ is now for sale. However, Doug and Gina will stay for two more years if they are unable to find a buyer. This is the second entertainment venue Doug has owned and…
Read MoreDECONSTRUCTION SEASON
The awning from the old Sinclair gas station was removed last week from the site where ElVaquero restaurant currently operates (above), while Schaefer Excavating helped access a broken sewer line connection north of the building where American Family Insurance and In The Ayr are located. Collapsed sewer lines are typical this time of year, after…
Read MoreBible reading marathon planned in county
For several years the whole Bible has been read publicly and audibly in our nation’s Capitol before the legislative session begins. The same has been done in our state Capitol. For several years now our governor has issued a proclamation asking the people of Iowa to read through the Bible in each county around the…
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