Pair of Raiderettes finish in Top-10 at Sidney Golf Invitational; both teams defend home course
By Ryan Stonebreaker SIDNEY, Iowa — The Raiderettes girl’s golf team traveled to Sidney on last Wednesday for its first invitational this year. Mount Ayr would finish as the runner-up in a seven team field at the event with a combined score of 434, while two Raiderettes were among the top 10 individual scores. The Raiderettes survived…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, April 14, 1926.) Iowa contributed to the fighting strength of the civil war forty-eight regiments of infantry, nine regiments of cavalry and four batteries. Iowa’s enlisted men numbered 78,059; there were killed in battle 2,017, wounded 8,282, fatally wounded 1,199, died of disease 8,695, officers killed…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
Last week I attended funeral services for Evelyn Groom of Grant City, Mo. After the graveside service at Kirk Cemetery northeast of Allendale, Mo., Dave Hardy brought to my attention some unusual grave markers to the north of us. Those graves were of Jo Ross, Jim Ross, Hubert “Whitney” Wiseman, Hazel Davis and Obra Davis.…
Read MoreRinggold Foundation opens grant process
MOUNT AYR, Iowa – The Ringgold Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Ringgold County by investing in area nonprofits through grant programs. The Ringgold Foundation is an affiliate member of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for the grant making process. Please visit https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/affiliates/ringgold-county to access and complete the grant application. Grant funds are…
Read MoreMount Ayr School Board approves tax levy; gets facility updates
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community School District Board of Education approved the upcoming tax levy and received updates on various district building and grounds updates during its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The tax levy for the upcoming year was approved by the board as it saw a slight…
Read MorePain at the pump
Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis of nationwide issues impacting the greater southwest Iowa community. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Over the last five weeks area residents have seen a dramatic spike in gasoline prices largely due to events taking place in the Middle East. Those old enough to remember the gas…
Read MoreCity Council hears waste disposal services proposal; holds public hearing
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Despite having two council members not present, work and meetings continued on Monday during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council at city hall. Prior to the regular meeting a Public Hearing was held at city hall in regards to the proposed property tax levy…
Read MoreObituary: Steven Leroy Doolittle
Steven Leroy Doolittle was born on February 9, 1947, in Shenandoah, IA to Clyde and Lucille (Mutchler) Doolittle. Shortly after the passing of his mother and 2 younger brothers Steve, went to live with Clifford and Ethel (Still) Doolittle and their 3 boys Roy, Larry, and Melvin at the farm. When Uncle Sam came calling,…
Read MoreRelays Shine For Raiders At Earlham Co-Ed meet
By Ryan Stonebraker EARLHAM, Iowa — The Mount Ayr track and field team made the trip to Earlham for its first outdoor meet of the season on March 31. The Raiders were led by their relay events, with five relay teams earning top-5 finishes. There were no team scores kept for the meet. The high…
Read MoreMount Ayr girls earn five first-place finishes at meet
By Ryan Stonebraker EARLHAM, Iowa – The Raiderettes track and field team showed up and showed out at the Earlham co-ed meet last Tuesday. The Mount Ayr girls won a team high five events at the meet and though there were no team scores kept, they would have won the meet. The five winning events…
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