MACS taking a stance against vaping
A recent board policy change now prohibits student possession, use, distribution, or dispensing of products containing nicotine, which includes vaping devices, in addition to tobacco, alcohol, and other controlled substances or “look alike” items. Vaping is the process of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol or vapor from a liquid or dry material heated in an…
Read MoreLegislative forum here March 9
The 2024 Legislative forum sponsored by the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at the Ringgold County Courthouse Assembly Room. The forum provides Ringgold County residents with the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers during the Iowa legislative session. House District 17 representative Devon Wood…
Read MoreLarge crowd gathers for celebration honoring Nancy Jarred
Over 80 people gathered for a celebration on Friday, February 23 honoring Nancy Jarred, who has served at the Tingley meal site for over 50 years. No one has served longer than Jarred according to Sherri Carson, the Director of Health Living Programs for Connections Area Agency on Aging. “She is the only person we’ve…
Read MoreAlice Louetta Rush
Alice Louetta Rush, affectionately known as Alice, peacefully passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 96 at Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born on September 25, 1927, in Ringoldc County, Iowa. Alice dedicated over forty-one years of her life working as an underwriter for State Automobile &…
Read MoreNicholas R. Lucy
Nicholas R. Lucy, 84, of Dubuque, passed away on his birthday, February 16, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Linda J. (German) Lucy, whom he married on November 26, 1977, in Des Moines, Iowa. His in-laws were the late Lloyd and Nina (Sweeney) German, both formerly of Mount Ayr. Nick was born in Leadville, Colorado…
Read MoreVincent Thomas Weber
Vincent Thomas Weber of Ankeny, Iowa, died at home on February 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lesan, extended family, and many friends. Visitation will be held at Armstrong Funeral Home on Friday, February 23 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with services beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the…
Read MoreVelma Elaine Walters
Velma Elaine Walters was born June 18, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa to Anna Elizabeth (Lytle) and William Nathan Kesterson. She graduated from Onawa High School in Onawa, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Keith Walters on October 8, 1961, in Onawa, Iowa. She loved playing cards, fishing, watching football and golf. Velma was…
Read MoreGary Edward Taylor
Gary Edward Taylor, 78, of Columbia Mo., passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, after a prolonged illness. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Memorial Cemetery in Columbia. Visitation will be held at Forum Christian Church in Columbia beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service…
Read MoreJohns, Reed qualify for state bowling meet
Two members of the Mount Ayr High School Bowling team qualified for the state meet during the qualifying meet in Atlantic last week. The pair bowled in the state meet at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo on Wednesday. (See next week’s Record News for results). Both Johns and Reed finished fourth in Atlantic to earn a…
Read MoreTimberwolves stun Raiders in district game
The Mount Ayr Raiders were stunned in the first round of the postseason, at home, 55-42 in a loss to Southwest Valley. The loss ended the Raiders season with a record of 14-6. The loss was the first in six games for the Raiders. The win was the first for SW Valley over the Raiders…
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