Love killed in truck accident
A well-known Ringgold County businessman and an Afton woman were both killed in a head-on collision on Wednesday, March 15. According to the Iowa State Patrol, David Patrick Love, 54, of Mount Ayr was killed when his 2010 Chevrolet Silverado collided with Donna Kay Allen, 44 of Afton, who was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado.…
Read MoreKniep takes a bow after ‘Hillbilly Reunion’ closes curtains this weekend
This weekend, Friday March 24 and Saturday, March 25, the Mount Ayr Drama Club will put on a show entitled ‘Hillbilly Reunion’. The play follows the Hawleys on a surprise visit to their distant cousin and his wife. Unfortunately, the timing couldn’t be worse as the cousins are hosting a Princess. After unsuccessfully removing the…
Read MoreBreakfast with the Master series starts April 3
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Breakfast with the Master series will return in person during Holy Week this year. The event will run from 6:30-7:30 a.m. each day from Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7 at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. This year’s series, entitled “Journey…
Read MoreCouncil disposes of two properties
The disposal of two tracts of city-owned property was the main focus of a short meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council Monday evening. The first tract was at 206 East Jefferson. There was only one bidder on the property. Mark & Leza Johnson purchased the lot for $3,500 for the construction of a garden/storage…
Read MoreBRENDA JEAN BEDIER GREENLAND
Brenda Jean Bedier Greenland was born January 5, 1967, in Mount Ayr, IA to Lloyd “Boots” and Peggy Bedier. Brenda grew up surrounded by her two younger siblings, Jeff and Kristy, on the family farm located outside of Ellston. Brenda graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1985 and furthered her education at Northwest Missouri…
Read MoreJAMES SULLIVAN WOOSLEY
James Sullivan Woosley was born at home in Palestine Township in Woodford County in El. Paso, IL on September 28, 1933, to William McKinley Woosley and Hildred Ann (Talley) Woosley. James was known as Jim to everyone and came from a large family and was number six of nine children. He had three brothers and…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT I was visiting with a friend of mine about the Mount Ayr High School Hall of Fame nomination process and I learned my friend has not been to an induction ceremony. I have been in attendance on two occasions and enjoyed both. This week I’ll share some info on possible future inductees.…
Read MoreReynolds sets meet record in first action of track season
Iowa’s track and field season was able to hold their first competition on March 6, but the first high school competition, for Mount Ayr, doesn’t come until March 28 when they attend the Earlham Early Bird. That doesn’t keep coach Brad Elliott from getting his teams to compet, though. Taking the Mount Ayr teams to…
Read MoreWalking tough in Mount Ayr
To the editor: As an avid, early morning meditative walker, I’ve noticed two glaring problems that need some attention. The first being the staggering amount of dogs that are either roaming free, or chained up inadequately. By that I mean, if the chain attached to the dog allows them access to the public sidewalk, it…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, March 21, 1923.) Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Union Savings Bank building in Redding Sunday morning. The fire, which started in the bank, was discovered about 9 o’clock and had gained such headway that efforts to subdue the flames were futile. The building and…
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