A large number of American and military flags were honorably retired from service during a flag burning ceremony on Flag Day, June 14. The ceremony was conducted by the American Legion Post 172 in Mount Ayr.

By Janet Barker Knedler This is the history of the Diagonal Methodist Church and the pump organ that was donated back to the church by Guelda Stamper Barker and family. On July 4, 1856 the first Talley’s arrived on the prairie in Ringgold County, Iowa, with no home, just the furnishings they brought with them.…

City Superintendent Brent Wise presented visual findings of a city-wide survey of nuisance properties to the Mount Ayr city council during their regular meeting Monday, June 19. After driving around the city limits, Wise estimated there were approximately 40 vacant homes. Broken windows and junk vehicles seemed to be a common issue among the various…

The Mount Ayr School Board of Directors met in regular session last Wednesday, June 14. Board member Russell Schuitema shared that several parents and community members have expressed concern about overlapping sports schedules and wearing kids out as they don’t have much down time. High school principal Josh Vanderflught noted he has already addressed the…

Few symbols represent vintage Americana like a barn, where farm life is centered from generation to generation and, oftentimes, celebrations are held. The Kiburz, McFarland, and Livingston families of Hoover Angus in rural Tingley gathered with customers and neighbors earlier this month to celebrate their 95-year heritage in the Angus business with the painting of…

A second meeting was held at the Mount Ayr Community School Monday, June 12 to explore the financial plan for the proposed Gold Center and answer community questions. Daric O’Neal opened the meeting by reviewing the Gold Center floor plan in greater detail, exploring the potential uses and revenues for the proposed spaces including: •…

The new modular home located at 204 Dunning Ave in Mount Ayr has been moved to comply with Mount Ayr City zoning ordinances. The Mount Ayr zoning code requires a front yard setback of either 30 feet or a 25% reduction from the smallest front yard depth of an existing building in the same block,…