Barber shops used to be as plentiful as service stations but those days are long gone. The service stations, like shoe repair shops and produce houses, have been gone for years. There is, however, one holdout in the barber shop department – Dick Simpson. Dick’s Barber Shop has been located at 105 W. Monroe since…

Last Wednesday, March 8, the Mount Ayr School Board of Directors met in regular session. During the meeting, a new athletic complex entry-way was discussed for both the north and south ends, entering the football field/track and baseball and softball fields that included an arch-way that mimicked the top of the football field scoreboard, along…

Last Tuesday, March 7, the City of Mount Ayr held a special election looking to extend its bond referendum that is set to sunset in 2027. There were two measures on the ballot for Mount Ayr residents to consider. Measure A read “Shall the City of Mount Ayr, in Ringgold County, State of Iowa, enter…

The first rhythmic and haunting cooing begins as the night sky fades and sunrise begins. The short grass prairie booming grounds prepares for a display found nowhere else in Iowa. This is prairie chicken country and April 1 will be Prairie Chicken Day at the Kellerton Wildlife Management Area, in Ringgold County. Activities originate from…

After 12 years, Kate Zimmerman says goodbye to Ringgold County Conservation. The Conservation Department has seen incredible success with Executive Director Zimmerman’s passion and leadership despite the many challenges the department faced. Zimmerman raised over one million dollars in grants and donations throughout her tenure, ensuring the fast-paced growth and development of the Conservation Department…