Raiderettes finding bumps in the road
Mount Ayr softball split games against Nodaway Valley and Wayne before heading to Creston for a tournament where they were faced with Atlantic and Knoxville. Mount Ayr 12, NV 9 On Tuesday, June 8, the Raiderettes traveled to Greenfield where they put on quite the show for fans. Nodaway Valley’s pitcher, Whitney Lamb, had the…
Read MoreRaiders humbled in weekend tournament losses
The Raiders continued to win throughout the week until heading to Martensdale Saturday for a triangular with the Blue Devils and Interstate-35 Roadrunners where they dropped two, ending the week with a regular season record of 8-2. Mount Ayr 10, Nodaway Valley 3 The Raiders traveled to Greenfield on Tuesday, June 8 where they were…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT A friend was asking me about the commemorative blocks placed in the sidewalks, around the Mount Ayr square. The blocks are etched with the names of towns, communities, and post offices, and the year they were established. There are about 44 of them. My friend didn’t understand that some of these post…
Read MoreSupport Bible reading
To the editor: We moved to Ringgold County (Mount Ayr) four years ago. We learned that a BIBLE READING MARATHON is held each year at the shelter on the Courthouse square. Where we lived in Indiana, nothing like this would be allowed. Reading the Bible aloud would not happen either! We feel this event is…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, June 20, 1921.) Bernhard Coyne, reputed to be the tallest man in the world, died recently at his father’s rural home near Anthon, Woodbury County. He was 8 feet 8 inches tall and wore a #24 shoe. The local undertaker sent to a casket…
Read MoreFamily Resource Center renovation project seeks support
Plans continue to evolve for the remodel/expansion project at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in Mount Ayr, and they are asking for your support. The FRC will begin serving 0-3 age children starting in August. Previously the Center served children 0-12, rented space to the Mount Ayr Community School 4-year-old preschool program, and Head Start.…
Read MoreLibrary summer reading program attracts hundreds
On Wednesday, June 9, the Blank Park Zoo came to the Mount Ayr Public Library as part of its summer library program. Over 127 children, teens, and adults enjoyed a special turtle and salamander from the zoo. Lots of information was shared and children had an opportunity to ask questions about the animals and the…
Read MoreWinkler reflects on healthcare career
A long-time leader in local healthcare will step down effective July 1. Gordon Winkler will retire after 34 years as Chief Executive Officer at Ringgold County Hospital (RCH). Winkler grew up in a suburb of Detroit, MI. During high school he worked at a local community drug store, and that’s where he says he first…
Read MoreElementary test scores are a pleasant surprise
Results from the latest Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) for Mount Ayr elementary students were presented at the Monday, June 14 meeting of the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors. Elementary principal Chris Elwood was unable to attend Monday’s meeting due coaching at a high school baseball game, but he included results…
Read MoreALLYN LEE JARRED
Allyn Lee Jarred, son of Wayne Arthur and Clara Dale (Motsinger) Jarred, was born at home, north of Delphos, IA, on March 23, 1936. Allyn’s dad did construction work, so the family traveled with his work. They would eventually settle in Mount Ayr. Allyn attended school in Benton, Diagonal and Mount Ayr, graduating from Mount…
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