Silver linings
Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis of current events and economic impacts facing residents in our area. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — According to the 2020 census, Ringgold County has approximately 4,976 people. Of these, 1,415, or 28 percent are age 65 or older. Statistics further indicate that some 87 percent of…
Read MoreMount Ayr Community School graduates 46 students
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community High School saw a packed gymnasium on Sunday, May 17, as people from all across Ringgold County gathered to wish the 46 new high school graduates good luck. High school principal Josh Vanderflught, standing along side of superintendent Jason Shaffer, welcomed the all gathered…
Read MoreDangerous weather hits Ringgold County
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa- More violent weather roared through Mount Ayr starting Monday afternoon and continued late into the evening following a weekend of dangerous weather. A reported three and a half inches of rain fell Monday on the already saturated ground causing flash flooding throughout the area. Water backed up and accumulated…
Read MoreObituary: Annette Marie Townsend
Annette Marie Townsend, daughter of Nicholas Joseph & Alberta (Grannados) Castro, was born January 1, 1939, in Galt, California. Annette met the love of her life, Jerry Edward Townsend, as he was serving in the U.S Navy. They were married June 8, 1958, in Galt, California. To this union were 5 children: 4 daughters, Adrianne,…
Read MoreObituary: Verden Dean Olney
Verden Dean Olney was born January 18, 1938, in rural Redding, Iowa to Carl and Vane (Paxson) Olney. He passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 88 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. Dean left home at 17 years old and went to Chicago then to Texas and lived with the Caldwell family. He…
Read MoreGolf ready for postseason: Boys Second, Girls Third
By Ryan Stonebreaker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The regular season is quickly getting to the postseason part of the schedule for high school golf and the Mount Ayr boys and girls golf teams hosted one last regular season meet last Thursday. The Mount Ayr boys team placed second and the girls third at their respective meets.…
Read MoreRaider boys take second at POI meet, 4×400 champs
By Ryan Stonebreaker CORNING, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s track and field team placed second at last weeks Pride of Iowa Conference. The Raiders, SW Valley and Lennox were locked in a battle for the team title. SW Valley would ultimately win the POI title for the first time in their program’s history, scoring 119…
Read MoreRaiderettes claim 12th conference title
By Ryan Stonebreaker CORNING, Iowa — Led by eight events wins, the Mount Ayr girl’s track and field team won the program’s 12th team title at last week’s Pride of Iowa Conference meet. It is Mount Ayr’s first title since 2018. Mount Ayr won the shot put and high jump in field events; the 100, 200…
Read MoreRaiderettes win four events at home co-ed
By Ryan Stonebreaker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiderettes track and field team picked up a third place finish last Thursday as they hosted the Dave Still Mark Larsen co-ed Relays. Mount Ayr scored 94 points to place third behind meet champion Interstate 35 with 135 points and meet runner-up Wayne with a score of…
Read More4 In A Row, Mount Ayr are POI champs again
By Ryan Stonebreaker INDIANOLA, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boys golf team won their fourth straight Pride of Iowa Conference team title after winning the 2026 meet last Tuesday at Indianola. The Raiders scored a team low 337 points, seven strokes ahead of runner-up Nodaway Valley. The Raiders had three players earn all-conference honors for being…
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