Fairgrounds commercial building fills need for large events
After overflowing the Pavillion at Ramsey Farms several years ago, the Ringgold County Cattlemen Association set their sights on a facility that could host larger groups. The Pavillion at Ramsey Farms was designed to seat 250 people, but closed at the end of 2022, after the owners decided not to continue renting the facility out.…
Read MoreSchool calendar may change due to legislation
The Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors held a public hearing for the 2024-2025 school calendar, and met in regular session on Monday, February 12. The meeting opened with discussion around two proposed school calendars. Superintendent Jason Shaffer noted there is current legislation in process that may allow schools to start the Tuesday following…
Read MoreMACS to lose six staff members
The Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors learned six staff members had submitted requests to vacate their positions at their regular meeting Monday, February 13. Three teachers were among those announcing their resignation. Katie McGahuey, a current middle school/high school science teacher, Gilberto Castreje, the high school Spanish instructor, and Sabrina Fox, the K-12…
Read MoreDarlene Mae Morgan
Heaven gained a special angel on February 4, 2024. Darlene Mae (Poore) Morgan was born at home in Beaconsfield, Iowa to Orville Poore and Pauline Mae (Stetzler) Poore on December 9, 1928. She was joined in 1930 by Dorine and Doris (the twins) who died in infancy. Don was born in 1931 and Duane a…
Read MoreNancy “Nan” A. Stark
Nancy “Nan” A. Stark, age 87, of Washington, Iowa, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Halcyon House. Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Anthony DeVaughn officiating. The family received visitors Friday, January 5, 2024, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the…
Read MoreSydney Sickels
Memorial Celebration of Life Services for Sydney Sickels, age 85, formerly of Lenox, who passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at The Taylor House in West Des Moines will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the East Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Iowa. Military honors will follow the committal. Memorials may be…
Read MoreNancy Ann Baker
Nancy Ann Baker was born January 22, 1954, in Leon, IA to Roscoe and Emma Lane. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2024, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Mo. Nancy graduated from North Harrison High School in 1972 and later Northwest Missouri State University in 1976. She then…
Read MoreMark Baker
Mark Baker, 66, of Diagonal, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at Carlisle Care Center in Carlisle, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Creston. Father Patrick Amedaka will officiate the service. The Mass will be live streamed found on a…
Read MoreRaiders postseason begins Friday at home
The Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team found out who they will play in their first-round district game. The Raiders were placed in District 14 and will host Southwest Valley (9-8) on Monday night at 7 p.m. The Raiders beat SW Valley 60-54 at home in December and 55-46 at Corning on January 25. The…
Read MoreRaiders improve to 13-5 with 4 wins
The Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team is white hot at the right time as the regular season is concluding. The Raider Boys won all four games they played last week to improve to 13-5 on the year. The 4-game win streak is the second for the Raiders this season. The wins also all but guaranteed…
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