LOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 24, 1926.) The trial of the case of the State of Iowa vs Vernon Tennant under indictment charging rape, which was in progress when the Record News went to print last week, closed Wednesday afternoon and the case went to the jury at 3:25 o’clock.…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
This week’s picture comes courtesy of the Linda Swanson collection and shows the west side of the Mount Ayr square about 1914. I have a similar photo from this angle and from about the same time frame, but that picture doesn’t have the quality this one does. I know this photo is from September 1913…
Read MoreAssessor to mail notices of property values
Press Release from Ringgold County Assessor Melinda England MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Assessor’s office plans to mail the 2026 property assessment notices to property owners on or before March 20. The notices are intended to inform the property owners of the estimated market value of their property as of January 1, 2026…
Read MorePark Board meets to discuss Judge Lewis Park plans
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mounty Ayr Park Board met on March 5 with several members of the city council to discuss ongoing plans for Judge Lewis Park for this upcoming season. The board members updated the council and City Administrator Brent Wise on a wide range of topics including upcoming work…
Read MoreArea churches come together for Breakfast with the Master
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Each year churches throughout Ringgold County come together for a week long event during Holy Week in preparation for Easter with Breakfast with the Master. This year the event will be held March 30 through April 3 at the First Christian Church located on the square in Mount…
Read MoreNumerous springtime activities bloom across Ringgold County
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With spring almost here there are many activities exciting adventures about to bloom across Ringgold County. From wildlife to lakes, the outdoors are always a good place to look when thinking about spending a day doing fun. Ringgold County is home to a variety of fishing spots and…
Read MoreAfter the storm, spring: Equinox signals warmer days ahead
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The wait is finally over. On March 20, 2026 at 10:46 a.m. the sun will divide its time in equal parts between day and night. In scientific terms this is called the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Equinox is determined when the sun crosses the celestial equator enabling this…
Read MoreObituary: Douglas Lynn Virden
Douglas Lynn Virden was born January 19, 1954, to Francis and Fornola (Higday) Virden in Leon, Iowa. As the only boy in a family with five sisters, Doug grew up surrounded by plenty of adventures and family life. Doug attended Grand Valley School, where he stayed busy and active. He played basketball, baseball, ran track,…
Read MoreTwo First Team and four total Raiderettes named to POI All-Conference Team
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — It was a banner year for the Mount Ayr girls basketball team. A 20-win season, a share of the Pride of Iowa Conference title and a state ranking more weeks than not. Those accomplishments were rewarded recently as the POI released its annual honors list last week. On the…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 17, 1926.) D.D.Dolecheck is now located in his new store building just north of the Crew Hardware and F.F. Fogle has moved to the building formerly occupied by Mr. Dolecheck. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Tedrow and son Paul returned Saturday morning from Florida, where they…
Read More