SUSAN DIANE SCHAEFER
Susan Diane Schaefer, 71 years of age, passed away January 21, 2022. Susan was born June 3, 1950, to Glenn and Helen (Manchester) Campbell. She grew up on a farm south of Mount Ayr, IA with two brothers, Gary Leroy and Dennis Glenn, and one sister, Sheryl Ann. Susan married Gerald Lee Schaefer on March…
Read MoreGEORGIETTA MAE SALTZMAN
Georgietta Mae Saltzman, 97, of Long Beach, CA passed away on January 7, 2022 of natural causes. Georgia was born on April 17, 1924 to George Washington Kelley and Emily Kelley in Colby, KS, where her family owned a farm. She had three brothers and one sister and was the youngest of the five children.…
Read MoreRaiders collect 12th win in a row
Mt. Ayr 68, Lenox 47 The Mount Ayr Raiders hosted the Lenox Tigers last Tuesday. The Raiders came out on top and shrugged off the third quarter slump they find themselves in to hold the lead and sweep the Tigers this season and improve to 12-1. The Raiders were led by Jaixen Frost with 29…
Read MoreRaiderettes fall to Lenox Tigers
Lenox 61, Mt. Ayr 46 Mount Ayr hosted the Lenox Tigers last Tuesday night and in the close contest ended in a Raiderette loss, giving the Tigers the sweep over the Raiderettes this season. Lenox took off in the first quarter, outscoring Mount Ayr 15-10 and at halftime the Raiderettes trailed the Tigers 25-21. The…
Read MoreRaiders finish 18th at John J. Harris tournament in Corning
The Raider wrestlers traveled to Corning for the John J. Harris wrestling tournament. The Raiders finished 18th overall, out of 25, with 35 points. Throughout the two-day tournament, the Raiders fielded Brock Shaha at 106 pounds, Jaydon Knight at 170 pounds, Keaton White at 182 pounds, Tucker Larson at 195 pounds and Braydon Swietlik at…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT The 1980s and 1990s saw big advances in newspaper technology, which contributed to a more attractive look. Photos had a sharper image and color photographs were now viable. The Mount Ayr Record-News made its first appearance on the World Wide Web in April 1999. Mark McDaniel of Redding helped with the design.…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
To the editor: Many people are wondering and asking, “What in the world is happening?” Don’t ask the government, pick up your Bible and read second Timothy 3:1-7 and you will find the answer. Lola Link Mount Ayr
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record -News, Thursday, February 1, 1922.) Carson Williams sold the Diagonal Reporter last week to Thomas Waffle. People who are familiar with the work done by the county nurse of Ringgold County will endorse the following article from “Parrottalks,” published by Matt Parrott and Sons Co. of…
Read MoreMILLION DOLLAR WOMAN
It was 11 years ago that Ringgold county would make a decision that would literally change the landscape of the county as we knew it. Ringgold County Conservation was faced with the retirement of long-time director, Rick Hawkins, after 30 years of service. After interviewing multiple candidates, the County Conservation Board hired Kate Zimmerman, a…
Read MoreLegislators field questions related to education
Education issues were the focus of the Legislative Forum held in Mount Ayr Saturday, January 22. About a dozen constituents met with 12th District State Senator Mark Costello and 24th District House Representative Cecil Dolecheck to get updates on the current legislative session and to ask questions of the legislators. Both Costello and Dolecheck mentioned…
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