Snapshots of History
The Mount Ayr I grew up in is gone. I know, it’s supposed to be gone. But, I’m not happy with the replacement. I want to tell you about Mount Ayr in the years 1970 to 1973. I have a very good memory and I feel compelled to use it while I still can. These…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files
By Lora Stull One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, June 2, 1926.) It may be of interest to some to know that the first grave dug in the Tingley Cemetery was January 5, 1887, an infant of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Berry, being buried on that day. The West Side Service Station,…
Read MoreRinggold County voters hit the polls
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday certified the recent primary election results from the election held on June 2 through the canvass review process required by the state of Iowa. In reviewing the results, the Ringgold County generally followed suit with the rest of Iowa voters…
Read MoreBreakfasts at Legion support area youth
By PRISCILLA ALVIK What happens when Kelly and Terri Main, Rick Bender and Shirley and Wendell Wallace get together in a kitchen is beyond words. These five individuals with a passion for cooking and connecting with area youth organizations is one of the finest definitions of small-town community living. The group hosts an all-you-can-eat breakfast…
Read MoreSchool board address storm damage
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Water damage to school property and facility upgrades were main topics of discussion among the Mount Ayr Community School District Board of Education met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday evening. The board was informed that recent heavy rains flooded a 30 foot × 30 foot…
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Council discusses nuisance properties, storm water issues
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council discussed nuisance properties and had a member of the community speak on storm water damage during its regular meeting on Monday at City Hall. After a slight delay to the meeting’s start as it was waiting an appropriate number of council members to…
Read MoreTragedy strikes at quiet lake community
By Jeff Snyder ELLSTON, Iowa — In what is normally a quiet and private corner in the northeast part of Ringgold County, became a spot that was hit with tragedy last Saturday. According to a press release from the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office, personnel were dispatched to Sun Valley Lake, near Ellston on Saturday morning…
Read MoreRaiders on top of POI after week 1
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raider baseball team sits atop the Pride of Iowa Conference standings through the first week of games. Mount Ayr won all three of their POI games and also a non-conference game to remain unbeaten at 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the POI going into this week. Last week…
Read MoreTwice as Nice Shaffer repeats as State Champion
By RYAN STONEBRAKER BOONE, Iowa — The champ is back. Literally. Mount Ayr’s Jaylee Shaffer, the defending Class 1A girls individual champion from last year, won the state Class 1A individual title this season at last week’s state meet in Boone. Shaffer won the title by shooting a two over-par for the two-day meet. The junior…
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