MAC board hears Performance Profile results
The Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors covered a relatively light agenda at its meeting Monday, January 10. Mount Ayr 7-12 principal Bill Huntington and elementary principal Chris Elwood both reviewed the latest School Performance Profiles from the Iowa Department of Education. Huntington said he was pleased with the newest profile results that saw…
Read MoreMAC Elementary maintains high state performance rating
The Iowa Department of Education recently released its annual Performance Profile for Iowa schools.In the latest report, Mount Ayr Elementary school received an overall performance score of 62.77, significantly above the state average of 54.70. The latest score of 62.77 is in line with scores of 63.89…
Read MoreMACHS improves on performance rating
The Iowa Department of Education recently released its annual Performance Profile for Iowa schools. [This week’s article covers the Performance Profile for Mount Ayr middle/high school. Next week’s article will focus on Mount Ayr Elementary.] In the latest report, Mount Ayr middle/high school received an overall performance score of 56.83, slightly above the state average…
Read MoreCOVID cases continue to climb
New COVID cases over the past seven days have continued their steady increase, according to statistics compiled by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). On Monday, IDPH reported these numbers of total cases since the beginning of the pandemic along with the number of new cases for the six-county over the past seven days…
Read MoreCouncil considers support of downtown renovation project
A potential urban renewal project was a main item of discussion at the Monday, January 3 meeting of the Mount Ayr city council. [The meeting marked the first by newly elected council member Jessica Bishop.] At their December 20 meeting, the council had approved a project submitted by Matt Hudson to renovate the former Odd…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record -News, Thursday, January 11, 1922.) Ellston News: E. Dempsey opened his harness and shoe shop at his place April 11, 1921, and at the close of the year had repaired 2,152 shoes, which certainly is a good starter for the first nine months in a new…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT In 1899, Randolph Beall left his brother Walter in charge of the Twice-A-Week News, and Randolph set out to compile his Ringgold County Directory of 1899. It is said Randolph visited every household in Ringgold County to get a complete and accurate directory. Many copies of this book still exist. The Mt.…
Read MoreKENNETH MERYL MCALEXANDER
Kenneth Meryl McAlexander was born on the family farm in Percival, IA to Riley Fletcher and Ora (Paddock) McAlexander on August 7, 1928. He was greeted by brothers. Carl, Bob, Gene, and sister, Naomi. Later, he was joined by brother, Dale. Kenny passed away on December 29, 2021, at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center.…
Read MoreWILLIAM LONG
William “Randy” Long, 74, of Savannah, MO, formerly of Creston, IA passed away at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, MO on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Services was at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Creston, IA with Rev. Mary O’Riley officiating. Family received friends from 12:30-1:30…
Read MoreLEO VERNON LANE, JR
Leo Vernon “Skip” Lane, Jr., 65 years old of Niles, passed to his rest December 24, 2021 at his home after an illness. He was born Janu 29, 1956 in Rockford, IL, the son of Leo Vernon and Ann M. (Welsh) Lane, Sr., and has lived in the Michiana area for many years. After high…
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