Trio of Raiderettes named to POI All-Conference list
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr softball team placed three players on the 2026 Pride of Iowa Conference all-conference teams recently when the conference announced its yearly honors list. The Mount Ayr picks were Alba Friedrich, Dannie Stewart and Keeley Wasteney. The Raiderettes were 8-5 in the POI this summer, a half-game behind third place…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
I received a book from Lora Stull of the Mount Ayr Record News I had never seen before. It was a compilation of biographies first published in the Ringgold Record newspapers of 1880-81. I knew of the biographies scattered through the Ringgold Record newspapers, but was unaware of the book put together by Lena Saville…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, July 21, 1926.) Sheriff Marion Stephens received last week from the motor vehicle department of the office of Secretary of State W.C. Ramsay a communicaton calling attention to the importance of strict enforcement of the law which prohibits the use of glaring headlights and quoting from…
Read MoreObituary – Rollin Noble
Rollin Burchell Noble, 96, of Mount Ayr, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Mill Pond Retirement Community in Ankeny, Iowa. Rollin was born on August 26, 1929, on a farm in Riley Township, Ringgold County, on a very hot, sweltering day. The farmhouse straddled the Iowa-Missouri border. Due to the heat, a…
Read MoreObituary – Donnie Adams
Donnie Dean Adams passed away peacefully at his home near Mt. Ayr, Iowa, on July 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 22, 1947, Donnie’s life was marked by quiet dignity, hard work, and a steadfast commitment to those he loved. Raised in Ringgold County, Donnie’s early years were shaped by the…
Read MoreRural school districts combine resources across the state
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Throughout the state there are many sharing agreements between smaller school districts are part of a more broad operational understanding. The main objective being to improve efficiency and reduce costs for each school. More and more small schools across rural Iowa are sharing resources, staff and programs with…
Read MoreCity green lights storm water projects
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council gave the green light to several storm water projects during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night at City Hall. The council gave the go ahead to start four different storm water improvement projects. The projects were previously put out to bid and…
Read MoreArea hit hard by heat wave
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Despite showers on Monday, a dangerous heat wave continues to bake Ringgold County and southwest Iowa. The excessive temperatures bring triple-digit heat index values, stifling humidity and little overnight relief as state and local officials urge residents to take precautions against heat-related illness. Large portions of the state…
Read MoreBody of missing Atlantic man located
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — An Atlantic, Iowa man, who was previously reported as missing, was located deceased in a field on Wednesday, July 22, east of Judge Lewis Field (Mount Ayr Municipal Airport) following a multi-agency search. According to the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department, Mark Francis, 39, was last seen on July…
Read MoreHalf dozen Raiders named to POI All-Conference teams
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The recently wrapped up season by the Mount Ayr baseball team was one where they reached the district final round for the second straight season. The solid season saw the Raiders have six players named to the 2026 Pride of Iowa Conference all-conference list. They were Rowan Sackett, Adler Reed,…
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