BRENDA 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.…
Read MoreReynolds sets meet record in first action of track season
Iowa’s track and field season was able to hold their first competition on March 6, but the first high school competition, for Mount Ayr, doesn’t come until March 28 when they attend the Earlham Early Bird. That doesn’t keep coach Brad Elliott from getting his teams to compet, though. Taking the Mount Ayr teams to…
Read MoreWalking tough in Mount Ayr
To the editor: As an avid, early morning meditative walker, I’ve noticed two glaring problems that need some attention. The first being the staggering amount of dogs that are either roaming free, or chained up inadequately. By that I mean, if the chain attached to the dog allows them access to the public sidewalk, it…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, March 21, 1923.) Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the Union Savings Bank building in Redding Sunday morning. The fire, which started in the bank, was discovered about 9 o’clock and had gained such headway that efforts to subdue the flames were futile. The building and…
Read MoreSimpson’s been trimming Mount Ayr for 59 years
Barber shops used to be as plentiful as service stations but those days are long gone. The service stations, like shoe repair shops and produce houses, have been gone for years. There is, however, one holdout in the barber shop department – Dick Simpson. Dick’s Barber Shop has been located at 105 W. Monroe since…
Read MoreEntry-way, new hires approved at school board meeting
Last Wednesday, March 8, the Mount Ayr School Board of Directors met in regular session. During the meeting, a new athletic complex entry-way was discussed for both the north and south ends, entering the football field/track and baseball and softball fields that included an arch-way that mimicked the top of the football field scoreboard, along…
Read MoreCity officials pleased with bond outcome
Last Tuesday, March 7, the City of Mount Ayr held a special election looking to extend its bond referendum that is set to sunset in 2027. There were two measures on the ballot for Mount Ayr residents to consider. Measure A read “Shall the City of Mount Ayr, in Ringgold County, State of Iowa, enter…
Read MoreAnnual Prairie Chicken Day Set for April 1, in Kellerton
The first rhythmic and haunting cooing begins as the night sky fades and sunrise begins. The short grass prairie booming grounds prepares for a display found nowhere else in Iowa. This is prairie chicken country and April 1 will be Prairie Chicken Day at the Kellerton Wildlife Management Area, in Ringgold County. Activities originate from…
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