Easter Egg Hunt: All eggs accounted for
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Despite the cold and damp temperatures a large group of young volunteers from around the Mount Ayr community gathered and held an organized hunt on Saturday morning for what was alleged to be a large number of missing Easter eggs. Area children gathered around the Ringgold County Courthouse…
Read MoreMental health awareness in Ringgold County:
What resources are available locally and regionally By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With Mental Health Awareness Month on the horizon or any other day it is important to bring up in conversations “Are you OK?” with those we know and care about. Nationally, Iowa ranks on the lower end of the scale for…
Read MoreObituary: Mark Allen Erickson
Mark Allen Erickson, son of Robert Allen Erickson and Shirley Ann (Strange) Erickson was born July 5, 1959, in Creston, Iowa and passed from this life Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kavanagh on 56th in Des Moines at 66 years of age. Mark grew up in Mt. Ayr where he graduated from high school; he…
Read MoreObituary: Nola Pritchard
Nola Pritchard, 89, of Clarinda, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Azria Care, Clarinda, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Mike Harvey officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at…
Read MoreObituary: Sharon Kennedy
Sharon (Force, Hembry) Kennedy, was born at home on May 26, 1942, in rural Worth County, Missouri, in the Fletchall Township to Clifford & Cleta Force. She passed away at age 83 on March 26, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her sons at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 31, 1926.) Violet Trower has moved back to her home in the country and again has a long walk back and forth to school. Glen Warner is driving a snappy pair or mules nowadays. Horse admirers are having an inning just now. A survey of…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
This week’s photo comes courtesy of Nancy Thompson and shows the house at 206 S. Lincoln St. in Mount Ayr, but I’m not certain of the year. Writing at the base of the picture says, “Frelands (Freelands) 1929-1932.” Montgomery Edward “Ned” Freeland moved to 501 W. Madison in 1924. M. E. had a twin brother,…
Read MoreLegislative Forum to be held on Saturday
A legislative forum, sponsored by the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 4 at the Ringgold County Courthouse Assembly Room. The forums provide Ringgold County residents with the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers during the Iowa legislative session. House District 17 Representative Devon Wood and…
Read MoreRental housing appeals boards gets update
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Housing Appeals Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 24 to learn of the progress with the ongoing rental housing inspection process. Dennis Dugan, the lead inspector on this project, led the discussion with board members. As a procedural process, the board needed to…
Read MoreTingley dedicates new Community Building
By Priscilla Alvik TINGLEY, Iowa — Only 28 days shy of the second anniversary of the devastating EF2 tornado that brought winds of more than 135 mph through Tingley, the town today is thriving. Over 200 people gathered Sunday, March 29 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Tingley Community Building. Longtime resident Nancy…
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