Veterans Day programs planned
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Hy-Vee stores are joining forces to honor Iowa’s military members during Hy-Vee Homefront, Hy-Vee’s annual Veterans Day breakfast. Breakfast for Veterans Veterans and active military members can enjoy a free dine-in breakfast at the Mount Ayr American Legion building, November 10, 2023, from 6 – 10 a.m. Hy-Vee…
Read MoreRemember to Vote: Election Day is November 7
The Ringgold County Auditor’s Office is responsible for every aspect of conducting an election from voter registration to the final count of the votes. Learn how to vote, find your polling place, or find past or upcoming election information online at: https://ringgoldcountyelections.iowa.gov/
Read MoreLooking Back November 2, 2023
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, November 7, 1923.) Roy Swigarts Ford caught fire near Ringgold store Friday evening. The men present succeeded in pushing the car away from the buildings and extinguished the flames with water. Considerable damage was done to the bed but Roy was able to drive the…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt Mount Ayr’s first brick school building was erected in 1875 at a cost of $6,950 and was located where the other high school buildings followed. The contractor hired for this historic job was Lyman Forgrave of Leon, who was well-known as the builder of the Decatur County Courthouse in Leon. The school…
Read MoreAR-15s not needed in U.S.A.
To the editor: As if we needed any more proof of the venality of politicians working for pro-gun organizations, look to the amendment sponsored by Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from reporting certain veterans to the National Criminal Background Check system when their finances are being managed by…
Read MoreKaye Breckenridge
Celebration of Life Services for Kaye Breckenridge will be on Saturday, November 4 starting at 1 p.m. and will be held at the Tingley Community Building.
Read MoreSteve Wasteney
Steve Wasteney, 78, of Shannon City died Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr. Open Memorial visitation will be Thursday November 2, 2023, from 2-7 p.m. at the Powers Funeral Home in Creston with family to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Family requests casual dress. In lieu of flowers…
Read MoreLinda Mathany
Funeral services for Linda Mathany, 80, of Woodburn, Iowa, who passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with cremation following services. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., prior to services at the funeral home. Linda is survived…
Read MoreCouncil candidates vie for votes
Four local residents seek to gain public favor in the upcoming November 7 election to fill three seats on the Mount Ayr City Council. In an effort to assist voters in making an informed decision, the Record-News invited all candidates to respond to questions pertaining to how they would best represent Mount Ayr residents. Three…
Read MoreEND OF THE TRAIL; Mount Ayr welcomes Trails End Saloon
Offering professional painting services by day, and an opportunity to unwind at night, Brett Taylor and RaeLynne Howell are partnering to bring new life to old spaces. Taylor and Howell launched “Rockin R Painting,” roughly three years ago, after seeing a sign posted on the wall of the local hardware store, advertising a used paint…
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