Local Special Olympics Team Brings Home Winners
The Mount Ayr Special Olympics basketball athletes competed in the skills competition on January 26 at Central Decatur High School. This competition included a combination of dribbling, target pass and spot shooting. Our athletes competed well and brought home several winners.
Read MoreControlled burn requires response
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa —The Mount Ayr Fire Department responded to an emergency call at around 9 p.m. Sunday at 106 W. Elm St., located at the north end of the city. Early reports stated that nearby residents heard several explosions prompting the initial 911 calls. The department responded with multiple pieces of…
Read MoreHealthy Hometowns Grants Awarded to RCH
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In early January it was reported that the Ringgold County Hospital was in line for a portion of the Healthy Home Town rural hospital development grants that were given to the state of Iowa. On January 30, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced on January 30 the first recipients of…
Read MoreRinggold County continues budget meetings
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The county Board of Supervisors continued their budget talks by welcoming additional department heads in to lay out their budget requirements for the upcoming fiscal year. Previously, the board heard from the Sheriff’s office, representatives from MATURA the South Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) the County Treasurer’s office…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, February 3, 1926.) The town of Diagonal has leased the ground for the water works system from the Great Western Railroad Company and the Lane-Western Company of Kansas City, who has the work as soon as the casings and sand screens for the well arrive. Monday…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
This photo is one of many photos that were developed from glass negatives found in the old Record-News office. The newspaper office moved from 119 N. Taylor in 1988 and many glass negatives were discovered in the process. I put all the photos in the 1913 to 1915 range. This picture shows a dog called…
Read MoreRaiders thump Wayne
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A close game early turned into a rout as the Raiders defeated Wayne 68-47 on Friday night in Mount Ayr. The game was back-and-forth early as the two teams were tied 15-15 at the end of the first quarter. Mount Ayr would find the scoring touch in the second quarter as…
Read MoreMount Ayr earns weekly sweep
MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The No. 15 Raiderettes were able to sweep action on the hardwood this past week heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Last Friday the Raiderettes defeated Wayne 54-28 in Mount Ayr. Mount Ayr jumped out to a double digit first quarter lead and never looked back. In the…
Read MoreObituary: Dean Petit
Dean Pettit was born on March 8, 1947, to Earl and Esther Pettit in Greenfield, Iowa. He attended school in Menlo and grew up alongside his siblings, brothers Donnie, Bill, and sister Bonnie. Dean graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, where he earned a degree in education. He began his teaching career…
Read MoreObituary: Charles “C.A.” Good
Charles “C.A.” Good, Jr., 79, of Diagonal, passed away peacefully Friday January 16, 2026, at his home near Diagonal, Ia. surrounded by family and friends. Celebration of Life Services will 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Full Military Honors will be provided by Theodore J. Martens, Creston V.F.W. Post…
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