Looking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, October 12, 1921.) We hear that both Kellerton and Diagonal are after the county seat of Ringgold County, since there is to be a new court house built. The Vindicator (Tingley Paper) thinks if it is to be moved, that Tingley would be an…
Read MorePodium Ink ‘re-brands’ Northwest football facility
The artistry of a local business is now featured prominently in the football complex at Northwest Missouri State University. Brad Elliott, a 2004 Northwest alum, and Burt Murphy (Iowa State 2005), co-owners of Podium Ink of Mount Ayr, were contacted by Northwest officials associated with the football program in December 2020 to help create a…
Read MoreAvitt pens 500th ‘Snapshots of History’
Today’s edition of the Mount Ayr Record-News marks a milestone: on page 9 appears the 500th installment of the “Snapshots of History” column researched and authored by local historian Mike Avitt of Mount Ayr. With such a prolific portfolio of historic documentation, one might assume that Avitt has had a life-long interest in area history.…
Read MoreCouncil plans street improvements
The Mount Ayr City Council approved an agreement between the city and the engineering firm Veenstra & Kim Inc. for a drainage study, street plan and design services. The agreement, at a cost of $5,200, will help develop a 10 year plan for street improvements and designing two initial projects for street improvements. The plan…
Read MoreVIVIAN C. HAWK
Vivian C. Hawk was born near Ellston, IA on October 24, 1929, to Vern (Bill) and Vera (Fouser) Creveling. Her early childhood included the loss of two brothers in infancy and a young brother, Donald, in a car accident. Her brother, Vernie, was killed in a hunting accident and his death caused the sudden death…
Read MoreRaiderettes trying to regroup after recent losses
The Raiderettes suffered a tough loss to the Clarinda Cardinals last Thursday night at home. In the first set, the Raiderettes fell 25-19 before the second set saw the Raiderettes struggle to string together points to close the deficit against a disciplined Cardinal team. The third set saw the Raiderettes battle to the end, however…
Read MoreRaiders defeat Cowboys on the road
It was another road trip for the Raiders this past Friday, taking them to Page county where they faced the Sidney Cowboys. The Cowboys entered the contest at 1-3, their only win coming against Wayne, in week one of the season. The Raiders came into the contest at 2-2 and looked to get above .500…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT Although this photo isn’t identified, I feel certain this is owner George Bartow after he restored the old Mt. Ayr House in the early 1920s. The hotel was located at 116 E. Madison. More about George in a minute. The obituary of Frances Ellis says he established the Mount Ayr Hotel…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, October 5, 1921.) All county offices except Auditor moved from the condemned court house. Auditor will move tomorrow. Under the existing conditions the building known as the Sullivan garage, one-half block west of the NW corner of the square, offered a very satisfactory solution…
Read MoreRetirement, new job assignments highlight RCH meeting
by Brenda Grose The retirement of a longtime physician, new job assignments and new hires, shortages in revenue reported with a bottom-line loss and new assets put in place highlighted the regular monthly Ringgold County Hospital board of trustees meeting, Monday, Sept 21. Dr. Bruce Ricker, RCH chief of staff, announced his intention to retire…
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