Former Gov. Vilsack visits with Mount Ayr Ag students with insights on World Food Prize, honors alum Peggy Whitson
Submitted by Morgan Quick Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack visited Mount Ayr High School on Monday as a guest of the school’s Ag Department. Gov. Vilsack shared with students his insights about the World Food Prize. The World Food Prize is currently featuring our very own alumni, Peggy Whitson, as their honoree for March 2026.…
Read MoreCommunity college four-year degree program on hold
By Jeff Snyder Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis by Chief Reporter Jeff Snyder on recent education legislation in the Iowa legislature. MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Last week Governor Kim Reynolds signed off on a new pilot educational program designed to enhance the opportunities available to rural Iowa students looking to extend their education.…
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Classic League Week of March 12, 2026 Men Just Us 24.5-11.5 Allendale Auto 22-14 Suds & Gutters 18.5-17.5 Ricker AC/Heating 17-19 Gettin Sauced 15-21…
Read MoreStreit Names District Coach Of The Year
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Mount Ayr head girl’s basketball coach Thad Streit was named the Class 2A Southwest Iowa Coach of the Year. Streit’s Mount Ayr team went 15-1 and defended their Pride of Iowa Conference league crown this year. The Raiderettes shared the 2025-26 title with Nodaway Valley. Both teams were near the…
Read MoreThree Raiders Named To All-Conference POI List
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team had three players named to this year’s all-conference list put out annually by the Pride of Iowa Conference. Jackson Ruggles, Tate Dugan and Hayes Stogdill were the Raiders who were selected. Southwest Valley and Mount Ayr tied for the 2025-26 boys title this…
Read MoreMount Ayr hoops programs to be represented in SWCC Senior Games
By RYAN STONEBRAKER CRESTON, Iowa — The postseason all-star basketball circuit will include a few Mount Ayr coaches and players for both programs. The annual Senior All-Star games held in Creston will be on Sunday, March 29 at the Southwestern Community College Student Center. The girl-boy doubleheader will be 4 p.m. for the girl’s game…
Read MoreThree Raiders Named To All-Conference POI List
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team had three players named to this year’s all-conference list put out annually by the Pride of Iowa Conference. Jackson Ruggles, Tate Dugan and Hayes Stogdill were the Raiders who were selected. Southwest Valley and Mount Ayr tied for the 2025-26 boys title this…
Read MoreGilbertson named 1st Team All-State
By Ryan Stonebraker DES MOINES, Iowa — Mount Ayr junior forward Izzy Gilbertson already has quite a following and is often the focus of opposing defenses. This past season, the Raiderettes leading scorer turned in her best season of her career and people took notice. Recently, the Iowa Print Sportswriters Association named Gilbertson to their…
Read MoreRaiders compete at State Indoor Track Meet
By Ryan Stoenbraker AMES, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s track team made the trip to Ames and Iowa State University for the 2026 IATC Indoor state meet last Friday. Though the Raiders did not place in the team race in their class, they did get some baseline times and experience. The Raiders will be back…
Read MoreRaiderettes are runners-up at 1A State Indoor Meet
By Ryan Stoenbraker AMES, Iowa — What a start for the Mount Ayr girl’s track and field team. The Raiderettes claimed a runner-up finish at the Class 1A state indoor meet in Ames at Iowa State University last Friday. Mount Ayr scored 47 points, one-point away from tying Council Bluffs St. Albert for the indoor team title. Madrid…
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