GERT K. TROST
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gert K Trost, 91, of Creston, at her home on December 7 surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service will be held and announced in the Spring of 2022. Burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery of Cromwell. Memorials may be…
Read MoreDONELLA SUE JOHNSTON
Donella Sue Johnston was born on September 22, 1928, in Mount Ayr, IA to Darrell and Lena (Main) Johnston. Donella, known by many as “Donnie”, grew up at Mount Ayr. She worked at the congregate meal site for several years. Donnie belonged to the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. Donnie was a good-hearted lady…
Read MoreBowlers staying busy on the lanes
The Raider bowling season got off to a start back in November and the Raider and Raiderette rollers have been busy. MA, SEW, LD The Raiders hosted a meet to kick off the season, where they finished second with a score of 1,816. In total pins, the Raiders held third and fourth with Tony Daleske…
Read MoreRaiders finish eighth at POI tourney
The Raiders finished eighth at the Pride of Iowa tournament in Greenfield to close out the 2021 portion of the season, before getting back to the mats on January 6 in Albany, Missouri. Bedford/Lenox finished first with a team score of 209, followed by Nodaway Valley (176.5) and Southwest Valley (150.5) to round out the…
Read MoreEDWIN DALE NICKELL
Edwin Dale Nickell was born on April 1, 1957, in Clarinda IA to Horace Lee and Stella Elizabeth Nickell. He grew up on a farm outside of Gravity, IA with his five siblings. When he was younger, he had a dog named Tippy, a cat named Big Much and a horse named Pepper among other…
Read MoreGEORGE ALLAN HOSFIELD
George Allan Hosfield was born to the late Guy and Lena (Pieper) Hosfield on February 22, 1932, in Ellston, IA, welcomed home by brothers, Lyle, Lloyd and Kenneth. He said his earthly goodbyes on December 14, 2021, at the age of 89. His age was no barrier. George lived life to the absolute fullest up…
Read MoreMARCELLA KERNS-SCOTT
Marcella Ann Shoenhair, daughter of Marjorie and John Shoenhair, was born November 8, 1932, in Clearfield, IA. She entered God’s rest on December 13, 2021, at the age of 89 with care provided by the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA. She graduated from Clearfield High School with the class of 1951. Marcella was…
Read MoreJEAN VOTAVA
Jean Votava, daughter of Forrest and Glea (Swartwood) Bailey, was born at home on September 14, 1931. Jean grew up on farms in the Diagonal and Clearfield area. She enjoyed playing basketball in her high school years and graduated from Clearfield High School with the class of 1950. On June 15, 1950, Jean was united…
Read MoreBarnes signs with SWCC Softball
Another Raiderette softball player is headed to the next level, with Halsie Barnes signing with Southwestern Community College in Creston. Barnes will join a Spartan softball team that has just changed direction after hiring longtime Murray Mustang softball head coach Danny Jensen. Barnes was very excited about the opportunity to play and learn for a…
Read MoreCoach Smith recognized by IFCA
Coach James Smith has been a consistent part of Mount Ayr football throughout the years and Monday night he was recognized by the Iowa Football Coaches Association for his 275 wins as a coach of Raider football, 19 state playoff appearances, 11 conference/district titles and two UNI-Dome apperances in the last 43 years, 38 of…
Read More