Snapshots of History September 7, 2023
I spoke about Hy-Vee’s early history at the Mount Ayr Public Library during Ayr Days celebration and the Lamoni Chronicle newspapers are now digitized and online so I have some additional information to share. Hy-Vee’s co-founders, Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg, were both raised in northern Harrison County, Iowa around communities such as Woodbine, Magnolia,…
Read MoreKay Drake
Kay Drake, 86 of Tingley, IA entered eternal rest Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 16 days. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Tingley Community Building Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 2 p.m. To 4 p.m. with…
Read MoreRaiderette CC team takes 5th at Wayne Invite
The Mount Ayr cross-country teams ran at their first meet on Thursday, August 31 when they made the short jaunt East to Corydon for the annual Wayne cross-county Invitational. There, the Mount Ayr girl’s team placed fifth while the Raider boy’s team got their feet wet for another cross-country season. On the girl’s side, Mount…
Read MoreRaiderettes play three, win one match At Lenox Quad
The Mount Ayr Raiderettes went to the Lenox Quadangular meet on Monday, August 28 looking for their first victory. The Raiderettes had played only one match, a 3-1 loss to Bedford, but knew that they would play three matches and one against POI foe Lenox. There, the Raiderettes would drop two of the three matches…
Read MoreBig second half propels Raiders to 2-0
Twenty-nine unanswered second-half points helped the Mount Ayr Raiders win their second contest of the season last Friday, a 42-0 shutout over Wayne. The victory was the second straight to open the season and it also was the first district game of the season. The Raiders have now combined to score 81 points in two…
Read MoreWake up America!
To the editor: The Holy Bible states in II Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, which are called by name, shall humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land…. America, WAKE UP! Lola Link Mount Ayr
Read MoreLOOKING BACK September 7, 2023
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, September 12, 1923.) Manager John Gray, of the Mount Ayr baseball team, closed a contract last week for a game with the Brown’s Tennessee Rats to be played on the local diamond Friday of this week, September 14. The game will be called at 3:30 p.m.…
Read MoreCity Council says ‘go’ to outdoor pool
The Mount Ayr City Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a new outdoor pool at Judge Lewis Park Tuesday evening. Earlier, the council voted 3-2 to not move forward with the outdoor pool, but a change of personnel on the council have changed that equation. Chandra Poore was elected to the council August 1,…
Read MoreFive new teachers join MACS staff
Music and art are being infused with new energy and ideas at the Mount Ayr Elementary School this year thanks to two new teachers. The Mount Ayr Record-News team reached out to get to know them, and welcome them to the community. Sabrina Fox is leading K-6th vocal music this year. Fox has been teaching…
Read MoreMACS homecoming festivities planned for next week
Mount Ayr Community Schools are celebrating homecoming next week, September 11-16, 2023. This year’s homecoming theme, “Let the Show Begin,” features Raider Country. Staff and students will dress up throughout the week for daily events including: Monday, September 11- Pajama day Tuesday, September 12 – Favorite Sports Team (Elem), Duo, Trio, or Group day (MS/HS)…
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