Thankful 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…
Read MoreMACS board selects officers
The Mount Ayr board of education elected 2023-2024 officers, renewed early retirement policies, and approved free student breakfast in 2024 between January – March during their annual organizational meeting Monday, December 11. Samantha Jo Elliott attended her first meeting in official capacity, taking part in lively discussions during the full meeting. Board Officers Elected Patricia…
Read MoreLocal home and auto insurance options disappearing
High winds, tornadoes, hail, derechos and flooding have caused considerable damage across Iowa in recent years. Insurance companies are now shouldering the burden as claims rise in Iowa, and are bracing against the impact. “Now is not a good time to be shopping for [home and auto] insurance policies,” says Lois Ibbotson with Tyler Insurance.…
Read MoreRaiders win two after opening night loss
The Mount Ayr boys’ basketball team rebounded from an opening night loss at Clarke on Monday, November 27 with two victories. The Raiders record sits at 2-1 after the first week. Mount Ayr fell 91-41 at Clarke on November 27. The Raiders evened their record at 1-1 with a 49-15 drubbing of Mercer Co. Missouri…
Read MoreRaiderettes capture first win of season over SW Valley
The Mount Ayr girl’s basketball team picked up their first victory of the season last Friday at home. Mount Ayr will play two POI games this week. Lenox comes to town on Tuesday with their 3-1 record and Mount Ayr goes to Bedford Friday. “From game one we beat Lamoni, and we played Clarke where…
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