Raiderettes pick up two POI wins
The Mount Ayr girl’s basketball team won their third and fourth games of the year last week and saw their POI record go to 3-0 with wins over Bedford and Lenox. The Raiderettes are tied for the Pride of Iowa Conference lead going into this week with fellow unbeaten Central Decatur and Martensdale-St. Mary’s who…
Read MoreRaiders split POI hoop games
It was a big week last week for the Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team as Mount Ayr split two Pride of Iowa Conference games. The Raiders beat rival Lenox 50-44 on Tuesday and lost a close game at Bedford 48-37. The Raiders won their third game in a row with a six-point win, 50-44 over…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt Bob and Kay Sickels took this week’s picture in 1992, prior to the restoration process. The depot was restored and opened as a museum in 2000. The Burlington Northern Railroad officially closed the 19.7 miles of line from Lamoni to Mount Ayr on April 8, 1976. It is likely rail service ceased…
Read More‘Moms for Liberty’ news
To the editor: There have been some interesting developments on the “Moms for Liberty” front. You remember the conservative political movement started in Florida in 2021 by a trio of current and former school board members, Tina Descovich, Tiffany Justice, and Bridget Ziegler. The organization advocates against school curricula that touch upon topics such as…
Read MoreThankful for foster care volunteers
To the editor: In this season celebrating generosity and gratitude, we would like to thank everyone who has given their time, energy, and support to the Iowa Citizens Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Program for Ringgold County. Volunteers who join FCRBs meet on a regular basis to review the case of a child in foster…
Read MoreLooking Back – December 14, 2023
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, December 19, 2023.) A vigilance committee of 32 members was organized at the town hall in Mount Ayr Friday evening and guns and ammunition were distributed by Sheriff Marion Stephens. The committee was organized at the instance of the Iowa State Bankers’ Assoc., working through the…
Read MoreChristmases remembered
To the editor: As Christmas comes, I am reminded of past Christmases and traditions. Family and Church comes to mind. The traditions we would experience through our lives from a young age. Then, as we grow up, marry, and have children of our own, we like to continue those traditions. I have many fond memories…
Read MoreFirst responders called into action
Members of the Mount Ayr Fire Department and First Responders were called to a two-car accident on Friday afternoon in front of the Ringgold County Hospital driveway. According to the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bricey Ann Gorman of Mount Ayr was leaving the parking lot of the…
Read MorePool project pitched to CAT Grant officials
On December 7 eight Ringgold County residents presented a concept for the new pool planned at Judge Lewis Park to the Enhance Iowa Board in hopes of obtaining CAT grant funds. Two Mount Ayr high school students, Ryce Reynolds and Hayden Ruggles, traveled to Des Moines to take part in the eight minute presentation. They…
Read MoreChristmas food boxes and meals
Local families in need of Christmas food One hundred and 80 Ringgold County families will need help putting a Christmas dinner on the table this year. To help a local family have a good Christmas, you can purchase a $10 Christmas box when you check out at the Mount Ayr Hy-Vee. Matura Neighborhood Center will…
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