City council ponders street right-of-way
At its regular meeting Tuesday, July 6, the Mount Ayr city council was presented an unusual dilemma. (Left image) A new owner recently purchased a property at 807 North Fillmore Street. When measuring the property (blue line), he found its north boundary line extends into a lane that appears to be an extension of Elm…
Read MoreTwo new COVID cases in county
According to statistics compiled by the Iowa Department of Public Health by July 5, all area counties with the exception of Taylor County reported new COVID cases over the past seven days. Taylor 0 Adams 1 Union 1 Ringgold 2 Clarke 3 Decatur 3 Ringgold County continues to rank among the fewest number of positive…
Read MoreFelony charge for Delphos man
A Delphos man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of stolen property in his possession. Scott Thurman, 44, was taken into custody July 1 on a charge of Theft in the First Degree, a Class C Felony, following an investigation by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office. According to the incident report, an abandoned…
Read More‘Bad luck’ continues to plague Raiderettes
The Raiderettes had a tough week of softball, winning two of six contests over the week before heading to Griswold on Saturday for a tournament with Exira-EKH and Griswold. The Raiderettes defeated Mormon Trail and Southwest Valley, both 10-run rule games, before dropping a two games in a doubleheader to Earlham and Southeast Warren on…
Read MoreRaiders add two more wins to share POI with Blue Devils before matchup
The Raiders had a short, but important week last week. The Raiders recorded wins against Southwest Valley and Southeast Warren to stay undefeated in the Pride of Iowa. Mt. Ayr 18, SWV 0 The Raiders put 18 runs up against the Timberwolves last Tuesday, through three innings. The Raiders put across three in the first,…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT I’ve waited many years to get an early photo of Mount Ayr’s roller rink and here it is. Thanks to Linda Swanson for this week’s picture. In 1931, Fay Bryant built the…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, June 29, 1921.) Deputy game warden Bob Akers was ordered off the premises of a farmer in Decatur County. The Grand River flows through the farm and as the farmer owns the land on both sides of the stream he laid claim to the…
Read MoreCounty fair schedule previewed
The opening night of the 2021 Ringgold County Fair is less than two weeks away, and organizers have announced plans for the event that runs Wednesday, July 7 through Sunday, July11. This year’s theme is “Just a Small Town Throw Down,” and full details for all fair activities can be found in the special fair…
Read MorePlans announced for Clearfield July 4 celebration
The Clearfield Lions’ 68th annual Fourth of July celebration is set for Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. This year’s theme is “Stronger Together.” A new feature this year offers vouchers for various food items, admission discounts and other attractions for those who visit the Clearfield Lions July 4 Facebook page. July 3 Food…
Read MoreCity approves law enforcement contract
The Mount Ayr city council approved the contract for law enforcement service at a relatively short meeting Monday, June 21. The annual contract states the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) will provide law enforcement, administration, communication, education, training, equipment, insurance, supplies, supervision, and operational expenses for the city at a cost of $180,000 for the…
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