Snapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT I took this week’s photo while Keith Adams still had his barber shop in the north end. Keith’s Barber Shop closed about the first of February 2008. The Kellerton IOOF Hall stands where the St. Joe Hotel once stood. In my early research, I thought St. Joe Hotel was another name for…
Read MoreSupport the Legion
To the editor: I would like to thank Lola Link for her well-written letter several weeks ago concerning our local American Legion. She is correct about the American Legion family needing community support and participation. Those who regularly attend breakfasts and dances weekly are greatly appreciated! Thanks also to the organizations and individuals who give…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, April 20, 1921.) Prohibition officials and workers all over the country were amazed at the Palmer ruling which would permit the manufacture and sale of beer. It made an ugly leak in the prohibition law and the clear intent of the 18th amendment may…
Read MoreAfter settlement, White resigns from RCSO
The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Department is short one deputy following the signing of a settlement agreement between the county and sheriff’s deputy Landon White. In the agreement signed by the Ringgold County supervisor chair Ron Landphair on April 5, White agreed to voluntarily resign his employment with the county effective April 9. White was then…
Read MoreJohnson and Johnson vaccine not administered in Ringgold County
Ringgold County Public Health (RCPH) has released a statement regarding the suspended usage of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine in light of recent reports of side effects. As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been administered in the U.S. CDC and FDA are…
Read MoreFamily Resource Center looks to remodel, expand services
Two simultaneous projects are in the works at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in Mount Ayr. At their monthly meeting in March, the FRC board decided to undergo an extensive remodel to the center. In addition, the FRC is working to expand its services for children aged 0-3 years of age. Remodel The FRC was…
Read MorePersonnel, scheduling, purchases top MAC board agenda
The Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors covered a wide range of topics at its regular meeting Monday, April12. Personnel The board approved several hiring recommendations: • Dustin and Kinda Larsen as cross country coaches; • Anthony Maldonado as assistant baseball coach; • Derek Lambert as middle school football coach; • Brandie Ruggles as…
Read MoreKRISTINE EMMA HEYER BROWNE
Kristine Emma Heyer Browne was born September 21, 1936 in Illinois to Claire and Hazel Heyer. She graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1954. Kris attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in English from Washington University in St. Lewis in 1959. She married James McCrea on June 16,…
Read MoreCATHY ROSE MASON
Cathy Rose (Riggs) Mason was born December 20, 1951 to Marilyn Estelle (Palmer) and Carl Gordon Riggs in Bloomfield, IA. She attended Mount Ayr Schools and graduated in 1970. She later was a student at Grandview College. Cathy married Leonard Mason in 1971 and had two children, Kelli D and Regan W. Cathy worked at…
Read MoreAwards given at wrestling banquet
The Mount Ayr wrestling team held their annual banquet recently in which they awarded members of the team for achievements throughout the season, while also naming next years captains. The Raiders ended the 2020-21 season 16-8 in duals while also sending four athletes to the State Tournament which saw Trae Ehlen place sixth and Drew…
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