Biden is a clown
To the editor: Joe in an unchallenged press statement said, “Remember what the economy was like when I got here? Jobs were hemorrhaging, inflation was rising, we weren’t manufacturing a damn thing here, we were in a real economic difficulty.” He has got away with this so many times, I’m even starting to believe! The…
Read MoreTaking on M&M’s
To the editor: Tucker Carlson, host of Fox News, Tucker Carlson Tonight and noted culture warrior has taken aim at M&M candies. You might ask, can a candy have a gender personality? Well, Tucker thinks they can. “After the Brown M&M swapped her stilettos for lower block heels and the Green M&M traded in go-go…
Read MoreEnjoys business stories
To the editor: We enjoy reading about the Mount Ayr business men and women. I would like to add to the article about Mary Kathryn Gepner. In the school year of 1999 – 2000, when she taught at Abraham Lincoln School in Council Bluffs, Mary Kathryn was awarded Teacher of the Year. Jim and Donna…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, February 14, 1923.) Two dramatic debates will be features of Better Citizenship meetings under the auspices of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League, will be observed by all churches of this vicinity Sunday February 18. A corps of Anti-Saloon League speakers will invade the city presenting plans of…
Read MoreFour to be inducted into MAC Hall of Fame
The Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame was established created to honor graduates, employees, teams, individuals, and friends of the Mount Ayr Community School for their accomplishments and/or service to the Mount Ayr Community School, and to inspire our students to become the best that they can be. The Committee is proud to introduce…
Read MoreRCH head is leaving
Ringgold County Hospital CEO, Joe Mangiameli has officially announced he will be leaving his position February 28 and returning to Omaha, Nebraska Mangiameli stated, “It has been a difficult decision. I have never had a job I have ever loved asmuch as this one.” Mangiameli began as CEO with RCH/Mount Ayr Medical Clinic in July…
Read MoreLEFTY’S: “Tell ‘em where you got it!”
An out-of-towner may think they have stepped into a baseball museum or an episode of “American Pickers.” Locals know it as a place “where everybody knows your name.” Welcome to Lefty’s Club Tavern which has been in the Geist family for seventy years. The business has been located at 111 E. Madison for the entire…
Read MoreLoch Ayr to see rate increase
A proposed fence build at Loch Ayr, and the associated lot rent increase, was the most discussed agenda item at Mondays city council meeting. An adjoining property is replacing 1800 feet of fence, along a property line shared with the lake. As per the Iowa Code, The city is required to replace the portion of…
Read MoreSecondary roads topic of Supervisors, engineer
The state of secondary roads, was a major topic at the February, 6 county board of supervisors meeting. County engineer, Jared Johnson, submitted a plan of action and budget proposal. The plan of action would impact approximately 7 miles of county highway J55 and two bridges. The plan in question will require the resurfacing of…
Read MoreBESS WILMOTH EARHART NICHOLS
Bess Wilmoth Earhart Nichols passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023, at Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Garden Campus. She was the daughter of Joseph and Evie (Durrwachter) Earhart, Sr. was born at home December 28, 1924, in Bumpus Mills, TN. She was educated in Stewart County Tennessee Schools. In the sixth grade she won the…
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