God 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…
Read MoreMACS 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 &…
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