Unopposed for seat
Russell Jackson-Schuitema is Sales Analytics Manager for UMB Bank and lives in Mount Ayr. Why are you running for election to the school board? I believe in providing a quality education to all children and will work to create a healthy environment to ensure that happens. Running for school board will allow me to utilize…
Read MoreTwo vie in District 4
Zach Lynch farms near Redding. Why are you running for election to the school board? I think it is important for people in the community to get involved, step up and serve where they can. I’ve got 2 kids that currently attend and 1 more that will attend MACS and I would like to help…
Read MoreThree vie for two council seats
Brent Ricker owns Ricker A/C, Heating and Plumbing and lives in Mount Ayr. Why are you running for election/re-election to the city council? My main reason for running for re-election to the city council is that I truly care about our town and community. I have served on the park board and city council for…
Read MoreLOIS MARIE TRIGGS
Lois Marie (Brand) Triggs was born January 4, 1927, in Union County, IA, to Lewis and Madge (Crittenden) Brand. She was welcomed by brothers Harold, Clyde and Earl. Lois went to school on the ‘bus’ — a horse drawn sleigh, picking up hot stones from neighbors on the way to keep the kids all warm.…
Read MoreMERLE DAVID TRIGGS
Merle David Triggs was born September 25, 1962, to Merle Duane Triggs and Iona (Baker) Triggs at Mount Ayr, IA. Merle attended the Mount Ayr Community School and graduated in 1981. He was actively involved in the wrestling program and qualified and metaled at the State Wrestling Tournament. While in high school, Merle started his…
Read MoreElwood breaks school record as Raiderette runners take third
It was a Pride of Iowa cross country meet in Leon Thursday night where the Raiderettes looked to perform well against heavy hitters, such as Central Decatur and Martensdale-St. Marys. As a team, the Raiderettes finished third overall on a course they had ran earlier in the season and finished . Mount Ayr’s Karly Elwood…
Read MoreRaiderettes advance in Regional play
Monday night set the stage for the Pride of Iowa tournament finals seeing Mount Ayr, Southeast Warren, Nodaway Valley and Southwest Valley winning on that Monday night. It was a straight-forward tournament with the winning teams playing for the championship and the other two battling it out for third. Mount Ayr and Southwest Valley would…
Read MoreBack-to-Back District Champs
The Class A District 7 championship game came down to the final, week 8, match-up between the Mount Ayr Raiders and the Southwest Valley Timberwolves Friday night. Just two months ago, the Raiders started their first game with a new head coach in Ryan Victor, formerly of Missouri Valley. In week one, the Raiders fell…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT I must begin with a correction. In the October 7, 2021 Record-News I was given credit for securing Orr Fisher paintings and sketches. Bob and Kay Sickels get credit for; I wasn’t a part of that. I was able to identify most of the photos in Fisher’s photo album, and that was…
Read MoreMake your voice heard
To the editor: You might be surprised to learn that the upcoming city-school election may have a bigger impact on your daily life than who is elected president, senator, or governor. While races for those higher offices receive greater attention, the locally elected officials play a more direct and immediate role in your community. I…
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