Another lake tragedy
By Jeff Snyder LENOX, Iowa — Another water tragedy took place in southwest Iowa this past weekend as the Midwest Regional Dive Team was called into action to respond to a report of a fisherman who went into and under the water in Wilson Lake located just south of Lenox, Iowa. Wilson Lake is a…
Read MorePerfect Weather for the First Farmers Market
The Ringgold County Courthouse lawn was adorned by eager vendors sharing their wares and delicious treats during a the first farmer’s market of the season held last Friday. The event, which had the blessings of the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mount Ayr, had vendors from all over the area set…
Read MoreFamily celebrates first responders
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In what could have been a terrible tragedy, had nearly the best possible outcome earlier this year when Cheryl Anderson, a 78-year-old woman, was reported missing from her Warren County, Iowa location. Area first responders fortunately found Cheryl Anderson and her family came to Ringgold County on Saturday…
Read MoreBible Marathon to be held
A Bible Reading Marathon will be held throughout Ringgold County on June 26-27, as a part of the Iowa 99-County event across the state. The readings will take place in public places in five towns throughout the county and will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The Ringgold County towns participating…
Read MoreWeather takes another swipe at the area
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Mother Nature leveled another haymaker at the area last Thursday just a few short weeks after some parts of Ringgold County recorded upwards of nine inches of rain according to local estimates. These totals were recorded in roughly 48 hours and remain unofficial. This rain, along with tornado…
Read MoreObituary
Tanner Richardson, 19, of Tingley, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Celebration of Life Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Pastor Sheila Sutton will officiate. Services will be livestreamed at a…
Read MoreRaiderettes play two at Murray Tournament
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MURRAY, Iowa — The Raiderette softball team traveled to Murray on Saturday to play in the 46th annual Murray softball tournament. Mount Ayr played in two games, winning one. The victory set Mount Ayr’s record at 4-3 through seven games. The Raideretttes beat East Union 6-0 and lost to Murray 6-2. Mount Ayr hosted Murray…
Read MoreRaiders still on top of POI
By RYAN STONEBRAKER LENOX, Iowa — The Mount Ayr baseball team picked up a big Pride of Iowa Conference road win last week, when they beat Lenox 6-5. The victory kept the Raiders unbeaten in the POI standings with top ranked Class 1A Martensdale-St. Mary’s. The Raiders hosted MTSM on Tuesday (results were not available as…
Read MoreTwo Games, Two Wins For Mount Ayr Softball Team
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiderettes softball team picked up two wins in three days last week before playing in the Murray Tournament last weekend. Mount Ayr beat Lamoni 7-5 and Lenox 10-5 to improve to 4-2 in six games. The Raiderettes would beat Lamoni 7-5 after leading the entire game in the…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
The Mount Ayr I grew up in is gone. I know, it’s supposed to be gone. But, I’m not happy with the replacement. I want to tell you about Mount Ayr in the years 1970 to 1973. I have a very good memory and I feel compelled to use it while I still can. These…
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