Four to be inducted into MAC Hall of Fame
The Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame was established created to honor graduates, employees, teams, individuals, and friends of the Mount Ayr Community School for their accomplishments and/or service to the Mount Ayr Community School, and to inspire our students to become the best that they can be. The Committee is proud to introduce…
Read MoreRCH head is leaving
Ringgold County Hospital CEO, Joe Mangiameli has officially announced he will be leaving his position February 28 and returning to Omaha, Nebraska Mangiameli stated, “It has been a difficult decision. I have never had a job I have ever loved asmuch as this one.” Mangiameli began as CEO with RCH/Mount Ayr Medical Clinic in July…
Read MoreLEFTY’S: “Tell ‘em where you got it!”
An out-of-towner may think they have stepped into a baseball museum or an episode of “American Pickers.” Locals know it as a place “where everybody knows your name.” Welcome to Lefty’s Club Tavern which has been in the Geist family for seventy years. The business has been located at 111 E. Madison for the entire…
Read MoreLoch Ayr to see rate increase
A proposed fence build at Loch Ayr, and the associated lot rent increase, was the most discussed agenda item at Mondays city council meeting. An adjoining property is replacing 1800 feet of fence, along a property line shared with the lake. As per the Iowa Code, The city is required to replace the portion of…
Read MoreSecondary roads topic of Supervisors, engineer
The state of secondary roads, was a major topic at the February, 6 county board of supervisors meeting. County engineer, Jared Johnson, submitted a plan of action and budget proposal. The plan of action would impact approximately 7 miles of county highway J55 and two bridges. The plan in question will require the resurfacing of…
Read MoreBESS WILMOTH EARHART NICHOLS
Bess Wilmoth Earhart Nichols passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023, at Perry Lutheran Homes Kings Garden Campus. She was the daughter of Joseph and Evie (Durrwachter) Earhart, Sr. was born at home December 28, 1924, in Bumpus Mills, TN. She was educated in Stewart County Tennessee Schools. In the sixth grade she won the…
Read MoreKAY 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…
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