Snapshots of History by Mike Avitt
Richard Pence asked about articles I’ve written on Mount Ayr restaurants in the 1960s. There have been many, but I don’t mind adding one more. Mr. Pence once worked at Shamrock Cafe, so let’s start there. George Rogers (father) and Keith Rogers (son) opened Rogers Truck Stop in 1953 on the site now occupied by…
Read MoreTime to Book it: Bainum retires after 30 years at library
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — For parts of three decades Bobbi Bainum has been the one constant greeting people when they enter the Mount Ayr Public Library or have a question about where a book is located or how to conduct genealogy research or a host of other questions. Now after nearly 30…
Read MoreGrowing Each Year: Mount Ayr Breast Cancer Fundraiser Expands Reach and Support
by Priscilla Alvik MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Conversations plant seeds for thought, opportunities present themselves, and you are off on an adventure that spans years. This is the prologue of the journey that Cindy Glazebrook and Mitzi Hymbaugh began in 2023. During my interview with Hymbaugh she went on to explain the initial conversation where…
Read MoreRinggold Supervisors Review Budget, Consider Data Center Impact
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors held their regular Monday morning meeting, May 4 and covered the regular agenda items. Among the items discussed was the 2026 budget amendments and consideration of publication along with the weekly update on secondary roads presented by county engineer Jared Johnson. One…
Read MoreRaiderettes take second at East Union Shaffer claims medalist
By Ryan Stonebreaker AFTON, Iowa — The East Union tournament featured five Pride of Iowa conference schools battling for the team title last Tuesday. There, the Raiderettes golf team placed second with a team score of 206. Martensdale-St. Marys was the meet champion with a score of 193. Jaylee Shaffer remains red-hot, winning another medalist…
Read MoreStreit runner-up medalist at East Union Tournament
By Ryan Stonebreaker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s golf team finished second at its home course last Tuesday. The Raiders hosted four other Pride of Iowa Conference teams at the event in a mini-preview of the Conference meet next month. The Raiders were just three-strokes back from meet champion East Union. Mount Ayr…
Read MoreRunner Up Finish For Shields At Drake Relays
By Ryan Stonebreaker DES MOINES, Iowa — Mount Ayr senior Aubree Shields came away with a runner-up finish in the high jump at the 2026 Drake Relays in Des Moines. Shields, one of the top high jumpers in the state, joined the rest of the field of top jumpers among all classes this year. Last…
Read MoreTwo Event Wins, Fourth Place Finish For Raider Boys At Lenox Co-Ed
By Ryan Stonebreaker LENOX, Iowa — The Raiders collected a pair of event wins and placed fourth at the annual Lenox Tiger co-ed meet last Monday. The Raiders were 11 points out of a top-3 team finish, placing fourth with 86 points. Other Pride of Iowa Conference schools at the meet were Lenox, SW Valley…
Read MoreRaiderettes take Lenox Championship
By Ryan Stonebreaker LENOX, Iowa – Last week began with a bang for the Mount Ayr girl’s track team as the Raiderettes won a 12-team Lenox co-ed meet last Monday. Mount Ayr dominated the meet, scoring 142 points and winning seven events to win the team title. Shenandoah was a distant second place with 103 points.…
Read MoreObituary: Hugh Terwilliger
Hugh Warren Terwilliger was born April 29, 1933, at the family farm home near Mount Ayr to Warren and Mary (Milligan) Terwilliger. He welcomed a sister Nancy June, in May of 1940. Hugh attended Lonesome Hollow Country School until 6th grade then finished 7th and 8th grade in Mount Ayr. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School in…
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