ED BROWN
Bryan Edward “Ed” Brown, 80, of Pickering, MO, passed away at home on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with his family at his side after a brief illness. Ed was born in Creston, IA, on June 29, 1942. His parents were Claire and Aleva (Snodgrass) Brown and preceded him in death. He was also preceded by…
Read MoreMount Ayr golf continues to perform at high level
The Raider golfers saw the links on back-to-back nights as they traveled to Leon and Afton. Leon In Leon, the Raiders took the top five spots with Dylan Graham sitting in first after shooting a 42. Trevin Victor was runner-up with a 45, while Jaxson Greene and Tanner Streit both shot a 48 and Louden…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
These buildings have interesting histories and so do the people who built them and occupied them. A fire in November 1889 destroyed most of the buildings from the alley by Lefty’s Club Tavern to the alley by Lucky Lanes. Lost in that fire was the first frame Ringgold County Courthouse building. The brick courthouse was…
Read MoreToo easy to get guns
To the editor: These past two weeks have given us tragic examples of what happens when angry disgruntled individuals are given unfettered access to firearms. In Kansas City, an honor student going to pick up his younger brothers was shot by an 84-year-old homeowner when he went to the wrong address. His ex-wife, children and…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, May 5, 1923.) The graduating class of Beaconsfield high school has but one graduate this year, namely Miss Hazel Mae Moore. Manager Kremer has purchased a Gardner Gold picture screen for the Princess Theatre and expects to install it next week. The new screen will improve…
Read MoreThe rise of the public pool in Mount Ayr
By Jennifer Kellner While the City of Mount Ayr has provided a public pool for recreation and swimming instruction for over 60 years, this public amenity comes at a cost. Communities like Bedford, Greenfield, Leon and Mount Ayr lose between $30,000-$43,000 annually to provide a public pool (see Chart 1). Many small towns are facing…
Read MoreA Golden opportunity?
The public is invited to attend two upcoming meetings to learn more about the vision of the Gold Center, a destination for all ages that supports health, wellness and growth. The first meeting, showcasing the project scope, will be held in the auditorium at Mount Ayr Community High School on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at…
Read MoreMay Day Mash to celebrate community
A “May Day Mash” is being held on the square at the courthouse shelter house May 1 from 4-6 p.m. Join your family, friends and neighbors for this special night of socializing while enjoying live music, creating a personalized may basket to share with neighbors, and potting a plant to take home. The event is…
Read MoreRanger Kate Zimmerman arrested
A December stand-off between Ringgold County employees over a homemade bomb has lead to the former county conservation executive director being charged with interference and false report. According to news reports, charging documents were written by the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations. It says at approximately 11 a.m. Dec. 5, 2022, a Ringgold County Deputy…
Read MoreROBERT STAATS
Robert “Bob” Staats, 87 of Creston, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Powers Funeral Home at the junction of Highways 34 & 25 in Creston. Pastor Jodi Rushing will officiate. The services will be live streamed. Full military honors will…
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