Terry 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…
Read MoreArea Celebrations: Clearfield 4th of July Parade winners
The area celebrated our nation’s birthday last week with parades, fireworks and family gatherings. One of the fireworks celebrations were captured by Kim Scharfenkamp (above) at Loch Ayr Lake while Darla Sobotka took this picture from the Clearfield 4th of July parade. Clearfield 4th of July Parade winners Here are the parade judging results from…
Read MoreMurder charge in Clearfield
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a 19-year-old man at a bar in Clearfield, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said in a press release. 37-year-old Alan Schultz of Bedford is charged with Murder in the First Degree in the shooting death of Colby Nelson of Lenox. Taylor County reports a…
Read MoreReynolds is Gatorade track player of the year
In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade has announced Ryce Reynolds of Mount Ayr High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Iowa Boys Track and Field Player of the Year. Reynolds is the first Gatorade Iowa Boys Track & Field Player of the Year to be chosen from Mount…
Read MoreRaiderettes fall to Moravia in only game of the week
There was only one game on the schedule last week for the Mount Ayr Raiderettes. It was Monday, June 24 at home against Moravia. There, the Mohawks would take a 13-3 win in five innings. The loss dropped Raiderette’s record to 7-11 while Moravia improved to 13-18. Mount Ayr came into the game having snapped…
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