CHARLES EDWIN MANUEL
Charles Edwin Manuel, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the age of 70. His friends called him “Chuck”. Chuck died from cancer. Chuck was born on February 27,1951 in Berkley, CA to Don and Jean Manuel. He graduated from Graceland College with a Bachelor’s in Biology (1973), University of Puget Sound with a…
Read MoreMARLENE KAY KELLER
Marlene Kay (Murphy) Keller was born August 12, 1936, to Olin Elmer (Pat) Murphy and Emma Irene (Still) Murphy at Redding, IA. Marlene graduated from Redding High School in 1954. Following graduation, Marlene moved to Gilcrest, CO to attend Business School in Greeley, CO. She lived with her stepmother’s sister’s family, Darryl and Myrtle Deutcher.…
Read MoreBONNIE LEE HART
Bonnie Lee Hart, daughter of Robert and Yvonne (Hime) Darling, was born January 13, 1958, in Iowa City, IA. Bonnie was united in marriage to Billy Lee Hart on December 31, 1977, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Bonnie worked at various businesses as a bartender and cashier. In 1998, Bonnie and Billy bought a farm northeast…
Read MorePanthers pounce to end Raiders season
It was a rough night for the Raiders Friday as they hosted the Logan-Magnolia Panthers (8-1) in the second round of playoff football. The first quarter came and went, with both teams getting inside the redzone, however, the quarter ended with the Panthers ready to pounce, inside the 13. With quarters being 12 minutes long,…
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BY MIKE AVITT Last week I said A. Palmer handled the abstract books for Clyde Lesan Co. after Clint Allyn died in 1949. Well, maybe not. I don’t know who did the abstract work during the 1950s. In fact, I don’t have much info about Clyde Lesan Co. during this time. But, in 1960, there…
Read MoreSupport labor unions
To the editor: As contract negotiations and collective bargaining continue to move forward slowly for Kelloggs and John Deere employees, I feel it’s important to discuss the significance of Labor Unions in America today, and that of the past, as well. I grew up in a household that pro Union, becoming the third generation to…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, November 9, 1921.) The exercises attending the corner stone laying of the Delphos Baptist Church were held Monday afternoon, November 7 at one o’clock. In Jones county there was an automobile collision and damages in the district court were sought against the party that…
Read MoreArea Election Results reported
Mount Ayr city Mayor (vote for 1) Steve Fetty 272 Council (vote for 2) Mack Greene 237 Jessica Bishop 198 Brent Ricker 135 Mount Ayr school District 2 (vote for 1) Russell Jackson-Schuitema 503 District 4 (vote for 1) Zach Lynch 431 Nathan Nickle 168 Diagonal city Mayor (vote for 1) Lester Elliott 54 Council…
Read More‘The History of Dating’ takes MACHS stage
The Mount Ayr Community High School Drama Department will present “The History of Dating” as their fall production Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13 in the MACHS auditorium. The curtain rises at 7 p.m. both nights. Who knew that ancient pickup lines were as cheesy as today’s?! This zany romp through history is a…
Read MoreRCCB completes funding for Liberty Lake – Phase 3
Ringgold County Conservation announced that the Liberty Lake Development Project – Phase 3 is fully funded. “It is truly hard to express the magnitude of this type of project for Ringgold County and the countless positive economic, educational, recreational, health and wellness benefits that it will have on our community,” said RCCB director Kate Zimmerman.…
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