KAY ELLEN STRINGHAM
Kay Ellen Stringham was born January 17, 1947, in Creston, IA and quietly slipped away at home Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Independence, MO at the age of 76 years and two days. She was the daughter of Irene (Meeks) and Frelo Stringham. She grew up in Mount Ayr, IA and attended the school system…
Read MoreCLARA MCVEY
Clara was born on September 23, 1946, to Virgil and Dorothy (Cartwright) Harris. She was welcomed home by two older sisters. She passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2023. Clara grew up in Diagonal where she graduated high school in 1965. She married Bud Ayres and welcomed two daughters, Deb and Pam. Later on, she…
Read MoreShaha, Collier on podium at Quad State Classic in Maryville
Mount Ayr Quad Mount Ayr was host to Clarke, Lenox and West Central Valley in the Mount Ayr Quad last Tuesday night. The Raiders lost all three duals in points, but wrestled well. Clarke Against Clarke, Mount Ayr lost 42-18, winning two-of-four matches wrestled. There were four double forfeits in the match, while Mount Ayr…
Read MoreRaiders playing high-level ball heading into February
Mount Ayr 71, East Union 34 The Mount Ayr Raiders traveled to Afton last Friday night to wrap up the week against the East Union Eagles. Improving to 14-2, the Raiders defeated the 2-13 Eagles, 71-34. Mount Ayr pushed ahead early, 20-6 before taking a big halftime lead of 42-15. A Jaixen Frost led victory…
Read MoreRaiderettes ground Eagles
Mount Ayr 67, East Union 35 The Mount Ayr Raiderettes traveled to East Union last Friday night where they improved to 14-3 with a decisive 67-35 victory over the Eagles. The Eagles kept it close in the first quarter, trailing by two at the buzzer, but a 20 point second quarter helped elevate the Raiderettes…
Read MoreShipley bucks party, votes against school voucher bill
Senator Tom Shipley was in Mount Ayr Saturday January 28. While spending time with his local constituents, he was asked a few questions about his thoughts, on the future of the district, and his decision to vote against the recent school voucher program.. The senator is currently serving second term in the senate representing the…
Read MoreEnjoyed local articles
To the editor: I would like to thank the staff at the Record News for their community-based features including last week’s story about the Mount Ayr Public Library. We have received a number of positive comments. Friday, the library was the meeting place for Dr. Jennifer Drinkwater of Iowa State University, an Extension Community Art…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, February , 1923) Kellerton News: Bigger and more extensive plans are being made for the carnival which is to be held here this week. Many of the booths are already decorated and everything is to be in readiness to start full blast Thursday evening. There will…
Read MoreWhittington a Presidential Scholar
Alania Whittington, a graduating senior at Diagonal High School, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2023. This year, sixty-seven Iowa high school seniors were selected as…
Read MoreNew business complex open in Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr is getting a new business complex in the former USDA building, located at 1201 east South street, Mount Ayr, Iowa. The new facility, known as the Brick Plex, is home to eight current businesses with spaces still open for rent. The project is the brainchild of the meeting of the minds. In this…
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