‘Scoty’ joins sheriff’s team
The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office is introducing the newest member of their team, K9 Scoty. Scoty is a 5-year-old Dutch Shephard. Scoty was born in Poland before coming to the United States. According to the department, Scoty’s favorite things are to play fetch with his favorite ball and spend time with his new family. Most…
Read MoreBudget statements mailed
Property owners in Ringgold County and across Iowa will soon receive a mailing containing information about the proposed property taxation for the next budget year that starts July 1. A new state law (Iowa Code 24.2A) requires the Ringgold County Auditor to mail a budget statement to property owners by March 20. The budget statement…
Read MoreStudents explored the nation’s history during spring break
Nineteen students, spanning 8-12 grades, set out to explore Washington D.C. on Friday, March 8, as part of a 5-day educational tour during spring break. The enthusiastic group toured the nation’s capital city, chaperoned by six adults including three parents, a grandmother, Dr. Abby Elliott, and Julie Rivera, who organized the trip. “This trip would…
Read MoreWalter leaving RCH position
Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) has announce the departure of Melissa Walter, Chief financial Officer, effective March 15. RCH issued a statement saying that Walter has been a valuable member of their team, contributing significantly to the financial stability and strategic growth of the institution during her tenure. They appreciate her dedication and hard work and…
Read MoreShields wins high jump, Raiderettes shuttle team 9th
The Mount Ayr girl’s track and field team got their first meet in the books after traveling to Iowa State University last week for the IATC indoor track championships. There, sophomore Aubree Shields won the high jump and Mount Ayr’s shuttle hurdle relay team captured a top-10 finish. The Raiderettes also had other events get…
Read MoreReynolds qualifies for Drake Relays in first meet
Decorated senior and Stanford University signee Ryce Reynolds got his senior season off with a bang, winning two individual titles and adding a third in the 4X400 relay at last week’s IATC indoor track championships at Iowa State University. The Raiders won three events at the meet and got their first live action of the…
Read MoreSnapshots of History: Bever-Grimes Cemetery
By Mike Avitt The Bever-Grimes Cemetery is located in section 12 of Jefferson Township. The cemetery’s location is about a mile and a quarter southeast of Shannon City. This was also the site of Ringgold County’s first church building in 1858. Frame buildings were not yet being erected in Ringgold County so this would have…
Read MoreDickie Wayne Walden
DICKIE WAYNE WALDEN Dickie Wayne Walden was born on January 10, 1940, to William and Gladys Rouse Walden. He was the fifth child. Dick grew up in Hannibal, Missouri and attended elementary and high school in Hannibal. In 1958, the Hannibal Church of the Nazarene was having a special revival service with Rev. Nettie Miller…
Read MoreTrump, Hitler are similar
To the editor: Everyone knows, or should know, what happened in and to Gernany and much of the world after Adolph Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933. I wonder if anyone has ever considered the similarities between Trump and Hitler-there are many. Leota M. Lipovac Urbandale
Read MoreDisaster at the border
To the editor: We are living in Epoch times watching the purposed total destruction of America by hating Joe Biden and the gutless democratic party. In 2019 Trump had border crossings down to 800 to 1,500 per day, now in 2024 apprehensions are up to 12 to 15,000 per day, from 170 different countries. As…
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