Snapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT This week’s photo comes from the Clair Heyer collection. The restaurant was called Tingley Cafe in the early 1960s but would have a different name in 1977 when an unexpected guest dined here. The September 22, 1977 Record-News reports Iowa Governor Robert Ray and his financial assistant, a Mr. Sharp, showed up…
Read MoreLooking back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, March 28, 1923.) J.L. Sheelsey suffered a severe injury to his hand Saturday when cranking his car. His hand struck the number plate which cut through 2 of his fingers and it was necessary to take several stitches to close the wound. The restaurant of Baker…
Read MoreBaker banks big gift
By Jennifer Kellner At the age of 9, Willie Baker fought to recover from a car accident that took the lives of his mother and sister, broke his leg, punctured a lung, cracked his pelvis, broke his ribs, and injured his head. He lost the use of one eye, and now walks with a limp…
Read MoreLove killed in truck accident
A well-known Ringgold County businessman and an Afton woman were both killed in a head-on collision on Wednesday, March 15. According to the Iowa State Patrol, David Patrick Love, 54, of Mount Ayr was killed when his 2010 Chevrolet Silverado collided with Donna Kay Allen, 44 of Afton, who was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado.…
Read MoreKniep takes a bow after ‘Hillbilly Reunion’ closes curtains this weekend
This weekend, Friday March 24 and Saturday, March 25, the Mount Ayr Drama Club will put on a show entitled ‘Hillbilly Reunion’. The play follows the Hawleys on a surprise visit to their distant cousin and his wife. Unfortunately, the timing couldn’t be worse as the cousins are hosting a Princess. After unsuccessfully removing the…
Read MoreBreakfast with the Master series starts April 3
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Breakfast with the Master series will return in person during Holy Week this year. The event will run from 6:30-7:30 a.m. each day from Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7 at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. This year’s series, entitled “Journey…
Read MoreCouncil disposes of two properties
The disposal of two tracts of city-owned property was the main focus of a short meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council Monday evening. The first tract was at 206 East Jefferson. There was only one bidder on the property. Mark & Leza Johnson purchased the lot for $3,500 for the construction of a garden/storage…
Read MoreBRENDA JEAN BEDIER GREENLAND
Brenda Jean Bedier Greenland was born January 5, 1967, in Mount Ayr, IA to Lloyd “Boots” and Peggy Bedier. Brenda grew up surrounded by her two younger siblings, Jeff and Kristy, on the family farm located outside of Ellston. Brenda graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1985 and furthered her education at Northwest Missouri…
Read MoreJAMES SULLIVAN WOOSLEY
James Sullivan Woosley was born at home in Palestine Township in Woodford County in El. Paso, IL on September 28, 1933, to William McKinley Woosley and Hildred Ann (Talley) Woosley. James was known as Jim to everyone and came from a large family and was number six of nine children. He had three brothers and…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT I was visiting with a friend of mine about the Mount Ayr High School Hall of Fame nomination process and I learned my friend has not been to an induction ceremony. I have been in attendance on two occasions and enjoyed both. This week I’ll share some info on possible future inductees.…
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