Shaffer wins POI championship
By Ryan Stonebreaker AFTON, Iowa — The Raiderettes Jaylee Shaffer was the individual Pride of Iowa Conference champion during the POI meet last Wednesday in Afton. The East Union girl’s golf team captured the 2026 Pride of Iowa Conference title after holding off Martensdale-St. Mary’s and Mount Ayr. The Eagles had the advantage of playing…
Read MoreRaiders compete at Still / Larsen Relays
By Ryan Stonebreaker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The second meet of a busy week saw the Raiders track and field team host the Dave Still/Mark Larsen Relays with a 12-team turnout. The top-3 teams were separated by only 1.5 points in the final team standings. Lenox won the meet with a team score of 107 points,…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, May 5, 1926.* Note there were two May 5, 1926 in this volume.) The homecoming under the auspices of the P.T.A. organization was held at Lone Star school in Benton township Saturday, April 24. About 80 people were present. Former teachers present were Monroe Newton, Oscel Brown,…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
The Humeston & Shenandoah Railroad, a branch of the Keokuk & Western Railway, came through Tingley in the second half of 1882. Let’s see what the town did in preparation for the coming of the iron horse. There is an especially helpful article in the May 18, 1882 Ringgold Record newspaper. The railroad surveyors had…
Read MoreSimple Blessings Senior Table has first meal
By Priscilla Alvik TINGLEY, Iowa — Donetta Phelps and Connie Richards cooked and the “Seniors” flocked in, 29 of them in fact. This was the commencement of a new chapter for Tingley beginning on Tuesday, May 5. When notification from Connections was received in April that the Tingley Congregate Meal Site would be closing at…
Read MoreRotert named new fire chief
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department will have new leadership following the annual officer election meeting. Ed Rotert, the long time assistant chief, was elevated to Chief. Rotert will replace Mike Wimer who held that role for 17 years. Wimer will remain active with the department and continue…
Read MoreSchool board approves 2026 graduates
By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community Schools Board of Education approved the Class of 2026 for graduation pending completion of all requirements during its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday afternoon. Superintendent Jason Shaffer informed the board of the summer food program that will begin on June 2 and last for…
Read MoreRinggold County area students recognized for academic excellence
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Three Ringgold County area students were recognized by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 24th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The area students honored were Aubree Shields of Mount Ayr,…
Read MoreCity council hears two proposals
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council held its regular meeting on Monday evening and opened with a public forum session. First to speak was Anna Neatherly, owner of the Country Ayr Cottage Bakery. Neatherly laid out a plan to start and manage what she is calling “Mount Ayr Farm…
Read MoreMACS support healthy habits with walk to school day
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community Schools held a Walk, Ride or Roll to school day on May 6. Students, mostly in the K-5 grades, were encouraged to ride their bikes to school as a show of a commitment to healthy habits and exercise. The events are usually run in…
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