KENNETH JAMES QUICK
Kenneth James Quick was born the February 17, 1931 to Carl and Fern (Jarvis) Quick at their home in Redding, IA. He was welcomed to the family by his three-year older brother, Harold Montgomery. His parents’ big hearts and loving ways created a hard worker and a passionate soul. His faith as a Seventh Day…
Read MoreRaiders suffer conference loss to Central Decatur
The Raiders had a short week with wins over Bedford, Southwest Valley and a loss to Central Decatur. The big game against Martensdale-St. Marys didn’t happen as they were rained out on Wednesday as the junior varsity were playing. Mt. Ayr 14, Bedford 2 The Raiders traveled to Bedford fresh off an appearance at Principal…
Read MoreRaiderettes finding rhythm as Regional play approaches
The Raiderettes had a busy week, traveling to Bedford before hosting the first day of the Raiderette Softball Classic then traveling to Southeast Warren, Central Decatur and then hosting a day full of softball on Saturday with the second day of the Raiderette Classic. Mt. Ayr 15, Bedford 0 The Raiderettes made quick work of…
Read MoreRaiderettes celebrate 50 years of softball
The Raiderette softball program recently celebrated 50 years of Mount Ayr Raiderette softball. After the Centerville vs Mount Ayr game to close out the Classic, coach Bret Ruggles and the 2021 softball team welcomed onto the field once more, former players that wore the uniform, including members from the very first team in 1972. Coaches,…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT Posing for the picture are (left to right): Frank Sheldon, Zella Campbell, Bernice Moore, and Clare Allyn. Zella married Roy Swartz on May 6, 1925 and Bernice married John (Clem) Sheil on November 10, 1928. Frank Sheldon was president of the Mount Ayr State Bank when this photo was taken. He had…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, July 13, 1921.) During the month of June the Ford Motor Company, through it’s Detroit factories and twenty-two assembly plants through-out the country, reached the production of 108,962 Ford cars and trucks, setting up a new high record for one month. Despite the fact…
Read MoreRinggold County fair is underway
Following a limited schedule in 2020 due to COVID restrictions, the 2021 Ringgold County Fair returns to a full slate of activities through Sunday, July 11. Thursday, July 8 Thursday activity begins at 8 a.m. with the 4-H/FFA swine weigh-in and stalling. 4-H/FFA sheep and meat goat weigh-in follows at 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA beef weigh-in…
Read MoreCity 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…
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