Cross country gets maiden win
Mount Ayr cross country has found success early in the season witih the girls taking first place at the Maryville Spoofhound Invitational after impressive runs by MaKenna Jones (4th), Karly Elwood (5th), Karlie Larsen (10th) Natalie Schaefer (19th) and Taylor Clymer (24th). The Raiderettes finished first overall, ahead of Chillicothe and Savannah. Jones finished the…
Read MoreVolleyball squad gets one more
It was another successful outing for the Mount Ayr Raiderette volleyball squad Thursday night as they hosted the Essex Trojans. In a best-of-five game, the Raiderettes came out on top, winning three sets in a row to take a 3-0 victory and improve to 3-0 on the season. The first set, Mount Ayr had a…
Read MoreRaiders pull off last second win
In the first week of high school football, Mount Ayr fell to Nodaway Valley making way for fans to question the program. In week two, those questions were answered as the Raiders hosted the Central Decatur Cardinals in a hard-nosed battle that took every second of the 48-minute contest. Mount Ayr won the coin toss…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT This picture was taken at the intersection of Center Street and Dunning Avenue looking northwest. In the background on the left is the Swimming Pool parking lot today. The Mount Ayr Commercial Club established this tourist park in 1922. The park was very important as automobile travel had increased greatly after WW…
Read MoreChanges for RCSS
To the editor: I am writing this to let you know about a possible state-mandate change involving Ringgold County Supportive Services (RCSS). Our program was locally developed over 20 years ago because this level and quality of services were not available to our special needs residents or many special needs persons in nearby communities, dedicated…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, September 14, 1921.) For several months the condition of Ringgold County courthouse has been a subject of considerable discussion among county officials and those who during the course of business have occasion to visit the building. The openings caused by the settling of the…
Read MoreRaiders prepare for homecoming week
Homecoming in the Mount Ayr Community Schools will be held next week. With the theme “To the End Zone and Beyond,” the week’s focus will take on a decidedly animated tone. Monday will be Toy Story Day when students are encouraged to don their best cowboy/cowgirl attire. Tuesday is The Incredibles Day when super hero…
Read MoreLack of pool progress vexes city council
Back in early April, following a presentation by the JEO Consulting Group of Ankeny, the Mount Ayr city council thought they had found the experts who could finally move the city closer to building a new swimming. At their meeting Tuesday, September 7, some council members weren’t so sure any longer. Councilman Jordan Stewart expressed…
Read MoreSullivan runs Ringgold County
Tyler Sullivan of North Liberty is on a personal mission to run in every town in Iowa. He’s been working toward that goal for the past six years, and two weeks ago he was able to scratch all the towns in Ringgold County off his list. Mount Ayr was his final stop in the county…
Read MoreDeadline next week for school board, mayor, council positions
Ringgold County Auditor Amanda Waske reminds county residents that the deadline to file papers to appear on the ballot for city, school, or Rural Improvement Zone elected positions is Thursday, September 16 at 5 p.m. Votes will be cast in the November 2 general election. Those interested in appearing on the ballot may pick up…
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