Hospital board meets
The Ringgold County Hospital’s board of trustees met Monday, August 26 for their regular monthly meeting. Along with departmental reports, the board heard information on insurance coverage and the ongoing evaluation process of employees among other miscellaneous items on the agenda. Cam James of Assured Partners Insurance in West Des Moines was present to give…
Read MoreDaryl Holden
Daryl Holden was born to Robert Carter Holden and Lola (Davis) Holden on August 31, 1930, as Daryl always said on his grandmother’s kitchen table. Daryl graduated from Mount Ayr high in 1949, working at Rexall drug store until 1952 when he entered the U.S. Army as an engine mechanic with the 930th Engineer Aviation Battalion Combat Engineers,…
Read MoreThomas Ralph Weigel
Thomas Ralph Weigel, 82, died August 22, 2024, at Azira Health, Des Moines, Iowa. He was born October 11, 1941, to Charles Vincent and Cora Elizabeth (Robinet) Weigel. He was welcomed home by three brothers, all under the age of 4. His first years were spent around the Polk City area until his parents purchased…
Read MoreProject 2025 education proposals
To the editor: Project 2025’s education agenda proposes a drastic overhaul of federal education policy, from early childhood through higher education. Here’s just a sample of the Project 2025 education-related recommendations: • Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED) • Eliminate the Head Start program for young children in poverty • Discontinue the Title I…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, September 3, 1924.) Patricia Flemming, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Flemming of Diagonal, won the first prize in the contest at the Iowa State Fair last week in the rural district for baby girls from 12-24 months. Her score being 98.06 per cent. The only thing…
Read MoreShapshots of History: Citizens Bank
By Mike Avitt This week’s photo was taken by J. A. McClanahan, and appears in the June 12, 1896 edition of the Twice-A-Week News, a newspaper published by brothers Randolph and Walter Beall. The building was owned by Day Dunning, Citizens Bank President. His son Clyde was the cashier when this building, located at 100…
Read MoreBentley puts Goshen back on the map
Just one mile northwest of Diagonal, a small campground emerged from a farm field to offer visitors a quiet, relaxing camping experience. A sign posted along County Hwy J23 between Diagonal and Creston directs people to “Goshen Lake and RV Park” just ½ mile south on a gravel road. Calling the phone number listed on…
Read MoreDiagonal to celebrate Labor Day weekend
The annual Diagonal Lions Club Labor Day celebration is back this weekend, providing three days of events and activities. Saturday, August 31 Registration for a sand volleyball tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. under the middle shelter house at Fogle Lake. The tournament is planned to begin at 10 a.m. Contact Zach Gunsolley with any…
Read MorePrincess Theater preparing for new marquee
Several musicians and performers are coming together to pack the Princess Theater for a live event Saturday, September 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. The variety show will celebrate a new marquee sign (coming soon) and show appreciation for the Princess Theater, which continues to provide a safe, fun, place…
Read MoreNew farm store brings local growers together
Just outside the city limits of Mount Ayr, a family farmstead is offering community members looking for a greater connection to their food source a variety of local produce options. Holdfast Farmstore, a small-scale market, offers local gardeners a place to sell excess produce, in a convenient self-serve, self-pay setup for community members. Rather than…
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