LOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, April 7, 1926.) Fred Mull and Clarence Mendenhall, of Blockton were killed Thursday afternoon about 2 o’clock by being run over by a freight train on the Great Western railroad about 3 miles east of Blockton. Facts regarding the tragedy will never be known. As…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
This is another picture postcard from the Linda Swanson collection. It shows the north side of the Mount Ayr square before 1915. I’ve written about the north side many times so I’ll try to give the readers some fresh information this week. The Timby building (100-102 W. Madison) was built in 1890 and bears the…
Read MoreRCH receives grant for internship program
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Ringgold County Hospital recently received a grant to help with summer internships. It was announced last week that the hospital received a grant in the amount of $26,500 that will be used this summer as part of the 2026 Summer Youth Internships. This will be the third time…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department announces Honorary Membership Program for the county
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office announced, along with the Iowa State Sheriff’s and Deputies Association Institute announced the Honorary Membership Program last Friday. The program is intended to provide an opportunity for area citizens, in particular Ringgold County, to become Honorary Members and support local sheriff’s departments by…
Read MoreEaster Egg Hunt: All eggs accounted for
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Despite the cold and damp temperatures a large group of young volunteers from around the Mount Ayr community gathered and held an organized hunt on Saturday morning for what was alleged to be a large number of missing Easter eggs. Area children gathered around the Ringgold County Courthouse…
Read MoreMental health awareness in Ringgold County:
What resources are available locally and regionally By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With Mental Health Awareness Month on the horizon or any other day it is important to bring up in conversations “Are you OK?” with those we know and care about. Nationally, Iowa ranks on the lower end of the scale for…
Read MoreObituary: Mark Allen Erickson
Mark Allen Erickson, son of Robert Allen Erickson and Shirley Ann (Strange) Erickson was born July 5, 1959, in Creston, Iowa and passed from this life Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kavanagh on 56th in Des Moines at 66 years of age. Mark grew up in Mt. Ayr where he graduated from high school; he…
Read MoreObituary: Nola Pritchard
Nola Pritchard, 89, of Clarinda, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Azria Care, Clarinda, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at First Christian Church, Clarinda, Iowa with Pastor Mike Harvey officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at…
Read MoreObituary: Sharon Kennedy
Sharon (Force, Hembry) Kennedy, was born at home on May 26, 1942, in rural Worth County, Missouri, in the Fletchall Township to Clifford & Cleta Force. She passed away at age 83 on March 26, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her sons at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 31, 1926.) Violet Trower has moved back to her home in the country and again has a long walk back and forth to school. Glen Warner is driving a snappy pair or mules nowadays. Horse admirers are having an inning just now. A survey of…
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