The Mount Ayr Community High School Cheerleaders took first place in the Timeout Division of the State Cheerleading Competition last Saturday in Des Moines. Pictured are front row: Tegan Streit, Kaylie Shields, Kaylun Victor, Josie Vanderflught Second row: Coach Victoria Victor, Alexis Greenland, Liliana Aguilar, Kalee Wise, Jillian Kniep, Mallory Weehler, Anna Greenland, Coach Amanda…

The Mount Ayr city council covered a light agenda at its special work session Monday, October 31. Staff change With one position currently vacant on the city crew, city superintendent Brent Wise asked the council if they would consider replacing that position by creating a new job description of Code Enforcement Officer or Assistant City…

The 2022 general election will be held next Tuesday, November 8. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. at seven precincts across the county (see chart at right). If voters have questions about their precinct location, they may refer to their voter cards, the county website: www.ringgoldcounty.iowa.gov/elections or contact the Auditor’s…

Every November 11 our nation recognizes the people who exhibit undeniable patriotism and the willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Veteran’s Day reminds us of the sacrifices made by American veterans and their families for our collective freedoms. The brave men and women who have served and protected this country continue to…

Two weeks ago the Iowa Department of Education released the results of the online school accountability reporting system called the Iowa School Performance Profiles. The website shows updated scores and ratings for all public schools based on how they performed on a set of accountability measures in the 2021-22 school year. After having been rated as “High…