Term limit hypocrisy
To the editor: As the 2022 midterm elections get closer, the political ads ramp up. And, we are all tired of them but one in particular has caught my eye due to the obvious hypocrisy of the group and their ad. I am referring to the Washington based advocacy group, U.S. Term Limits, working to…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, September 27, 1922.) Road workers have been busy this week changing course of the public road running under the railroad bridge out by the Frances Whitson farm road to Ellston, the big curve being considered dangerous in meeting cars. Jarnagins Weekly: At Oskaloosa a new defense…
Read MoreBARNSTORMING THROUGH RINGGOLD COUNTY
By Chanse Hall Last Thursday, anyone driving down Highway 2 through Mount Ayr was treated to a bit of history as they passed by the airport on the east side of town. A 1929 Travelair 4000 Biplane was parked, facing the higway with banners advertising rides. It wasn’t a planned destination for pilot Keith Kossuth,…
Read MorePublic hearing set for garbage rate increase
At their regular meeting Monday, September 19, the Mount Ayr city council set a public hearing on a proposed rate hike for the city’s garbage service. The hearing will be held Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at the beginning of the next scheduled council meeting. The proposed new rate would increase monthly garbage charges…
Read MoreMAC Homecoming in full swing
The Mount Ayr Community Schools annual Homecoming continues through Saturday. Tonight (Thursday, September 21), the Band Boosters will serve supper beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the high school commons. The remainder of Thursday’s activities move to the football field where fans can bid during the jersey auction, the 2022 queen and king will be crowned…
Read MoreLocal school earns ‘Blue Ribbon’
Mount Ayr Elementary School is among five Iowa schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. The award honors schools for overall academic performance or for progress in closing achievement gaps among subgroups of students. The Iowa public schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are: • Mount…
Read MoreGEORGE NOVAK
George Novak, 95 of Creston, IA passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center in Creston. Pastor Mel Kendall will officiate. Open visitation from 3:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 with family…
Read MoreMARY LOU LETSINGER
Mary Lou Letsinger was born August 9, 1937 in Ringgold County, IA to Eileen (Creveling) and Arthur Pedersen. She lived on the farm until her parents divorced where her cousin, Keith and dear friend, Beth Whitson currently live. She moved away during childhood years and returned to Beaconsfield to live with her dad, stepmother, Berneeta,…
Read MoreJOHN PHILIP DUKES
John Philip Dukes, 84, was received into Heaven Sunday evening, September 4, 2022. He was at his Spirit Lake home, with his family, when he took his last earthly breath. Phil was born on October 25, 1937, to his parents, John Paul and Veneta Dukes. He grew up on the family farm near Diagonal, IA,…
Read MoreRaiders earn first district win after steamrolling Bulldogs
Mount Ayr 41, Riverside 15 The Raiders entered Friday night’s contest looking for a little revenge for last year’s 29-26 loss to Riverside. Last season, Mount Ayr gave up 29 points to the Riverside Bulldogs in the first half, while heading into halftime down 29-6. The Raiders scored 20 in the second half, but fell…
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