Ruggles leads Raiderettes into 50th season
Spring sports slowed down considerably with the ending of the track season Saturday, May 22 which gave way to the summer season to get underway, which it did Tuesday night in Mount Ayr as the Raiderettes put up the track spikes for their softball cleats. Bret Ruggles and company placed second in the Pride of…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT The REC building is located at 1502 W. South Street in Mount Ayr. But, I just learned, the current name of the outfit is Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative. This building was erected in 1975-76 by Roe Implement. Two events took place in 1945 that resulted in a business boom for Ringgold…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, June 1, 1921.) A message received by relatives this morning from the war department announces that the body of Clinton F. Lesan, who gave his life while serving in the American Army in France, had arrived and would likely reach Mount Ayr on Friday.…
Read MoreNew RCH administrator named
Ringgold County Hospital, an affiliate of MercyOne, announces Joseph Mangiameli will join as Chief Executive Officer beginning July 26, 2021. A native of Nebraska, Mr. Mangiameli brings more than 20 years of health care experience to his new role in Mt. Ayr, most recently as market vice president of operations for CHI Health in Omaha.…
Read MoreCOVID-related topics lead RCH agenda
In a short regular meeting for Ringgold County Hospital’s Board of Trustees, Monday, May 17, updates on construction completion, changes in COVID 19 testing and vaccinations procedures and more information on the PTO (paid time off) buy back program for employees were all discussed. Dr. Bruce Ricker, chief of staff, reported the drive up COVID…
Read MoreMemorial Day plans finalized
Several county communities have announced plans to observe Memorial Day this year. Mount Ayr American Legion Post 172 will honor our fallen this Memorial Day. Although their will be no ceremony at the Legion, we plan to put up flags and honor those that have given their all. This is dependent on the weather. The…
Read MoreMARIE JEAN BURMEISTER
Marie Jean Burmeister was born March 25, 1946 in Creston, IA to her parents Marion and Ruth Euritt of Mount Ayr where Marie grew up and ultimately spent most of her life. Marie attended school and graduated from Mount Ayr along with her close friends, Camille, Marie, Joen, Martha and Suzie, along with her sister,…
Read MoreJEFFREY WADE COLLIER
Jeffrey Wade Collier, son of Wayne and Alberta (Ruckman) Collier, was born September 16, 1963 in Mount Ayr, IA. Jeff grew up and attended school in Mount Ayr. Jeff served his country for eight years in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, Jeff worked several years as an electrician. He…
Read MoreROLAND ALVIN BUCK
Roland Alvin Buck was born February 20, 1928, in Mount Ayr, IA to Dorothy (Stafford) and Raymond R. Buck. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1945. Roland was united in marriage to Mildred Greene. To this union five children were born, Robert, Melody, Marjorie, Ann and Mary Lee. They made their home in…
Read MoreSara Winemiller heads to Nationals
Former Raiderette track standout, Sara Winemiller, has found success with the Graceland University track and field team. Winemiller is a sophomore thrower for the Graceland University Yellowjackets and won four-out-of-five meets this season and placed third overall at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships. Winemiller’s best throw of the season was 13 meters, or…
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