Ayr 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…
Read MoreLake management varies across the county
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…
Read MoreAdvertise in the Mount Ayr Record News & Diagonal Progress
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Read More2024 Ringgold County Fair livestock show results
Looking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, July 30, 1924.) Reminiscences of Pioneer Days in Ringgold County by F.W. Johnson~ During the saloon days in Mount Ayr in the 70’s we had a regular wild west town. During one 4th of July when Mount Ayr was infested with saloons, we had so many…
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