Hospital unveils strategic financial initiatives
An overview of the 2023 audit and troubling finances were the focus at the Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) board of trustees meeting on Monday, February 26. Marty Dubas, CPA and audit partner with EideBailly, presented preliminary findings from the 2023 audit. Dubas shared a new governmental accounting standard, GASB 96, changes the way subscription based…
Read MoreCity still seeks rec director
The Mount Ayr city council learned they are still without a summer recreation director at their regular meeting Monday, March 5. Public forum Bobby Kibbe attended the meeting to inquire about what was being done to follow up on nuisance complaints. “I’d like to know what’s going on,” said Kibbe, “A couple years ago, you…
Read MoreCandidates filing period for primary election has begun
The county candidate filing period started on Monday, March 4 and will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22. The four-year terms for Colby Holmes and Steve Knapp who currently serve on the board of supervisors, Auditor Amanda Waske, and Sheriff Rob Haley will end in 2024. The Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4…
Read MoreMACHS students encouraged to make a difference
On Tuesday, February 27, Caleb Campbell visited Mount Ayr high school to encourage students to face their truth, offering students hope and courage during an inspiring school assembly. By sharing his own struggles in life, Campbell showed students how open and honest conversations about emotional challenges can be life changing, and demonstrated how they can…
Read MoreGod explains everything
To the editor: The first words of the only book God has written say, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). This one verse is the ultimate starting point for shaping our worldview and our worship. What we view in the heavens (which in our modern day is quite a…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt This week’s photo shows Norm Klejch, representing the Mount Ayr Lions Club, driving a Kiddie Train at the 2010 Ayr Days celebration. I sometimes get asked about Ayr Days and its predecessors, so let’s look at the history. It all started in September 1956 with an event called “Ridiculous Days.” A committee…
Read MoreFact-check Trump, he always is lying
To the editor: Last Friday, Donald Trump held a “get out the vote,” rally for the South Carolina primary. At this rally, veteran Fox News host Neil Cavuto fact-checked his speech finding a number of false statements. Trump, who has a loose relationship with the truth, was, of course, spouting his usual line of election…
Read MoreNew pool to be realized
To the editor: The City of Mount Ayr is a local government entity that strives to meet the needs of our community through community services, facilities, infrastructure, and other investments in housing, economic development, recreation, and public safety. Our work impacts all ages and income levels. We seek to make Mount Ayr the premier place…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, March 5, 1924.) Tingley is having quite a surplus of measles in town. On account of bad roads Rev. Gray walked to Fry Chapel Sunday to fill his appointment. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wehrle and children spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex…
Read MoreWorking to close pool funding gap
Representatives from the city of Mount Ayr and the pool committee are preparing to return to Des Moines on March 7, to meet with the Enhance Iowa Board, CAT Review Committee and make their final request for funding. The committee working to bring the new pool to completion has been working towards closing a funding…
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