Snapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT This hotel was located at 202 N. Taylor and was the second most successful hotel in Mount Ayr’s history, behind the Mount Ayr Hotel. Other hotels in the early days included the Williams Hotel, 107 E. Adams; the Ellis Hotel, 109 E. Madison; Commercial Hotel, 206 N. Taylor; and the Crawford Hotel,…
Read MoreOnly part of the story
To the editor: Last week a writer wrote in and gave us a lesson on what commandment from the Bible we would be concerned with. The problem with that is that it only told part of the story. There are more commandments that we should be concerned with in our daily lives. Please allow me…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 16, 1921.) Although many of the people of Ringgold County have been liberal in the matter of donating to the European Relief Fund, there are many who have either failed to recognize the need or have neglected to send in their contributions. The weekly…
Read MoreBreakfast with the Master continues virtually
The Ringgold County Ministerial Association has announced Breakfast with the Master will again be held virtually to comply with health standards and protect community members. The theme of the week from March 29 to April 3 is “Behold the Lamb.” The pastors who will be speaking are Monday – Al Rusk, Tuesday – Bill Armstrong,…
Read MoreRinggold COVID rate still below state average
According to latest statistics compiled by the Iowa Department of Public Health, the percentage of positive cases of COVID-19 in Ringgold County stands at 3.1 percent among those tested over the past seven days. below the 4.1 percent state average. The county’s 14-day positivity rate came in at 2.8 percent, again below the 4.1 percent…
Read MoreSupervisors hold public hearing on FY22 budget
The Ringgold County board of supervisors held a public hearing on the county’s FY22 budget Monday, March 8. During the hearing the supervisors explained the county was able to remain within the 102 percent maximum growth in tax revenue required by Iowa Senate File 624. The growth restriction limits the county to approximately $69,000 in…
Read MoreVictor new MACHS football coach
Personnel decisions topped a full agenda at the Monday, March 8 meeting of the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors. The board approved the hiring of a list of individuals to fill teaching and coaching vacancies. Ryan Victor was hired as an elementary physical education teacher and head varsity football coach. Victor is a…
Read MoreRaiders end season in Knoxville
Mt. Ayr 62, MM 51 The Mount Ayr Raiders became District Champions once more after a battle against the Moravia Mohawks, in Leon, last Tuesday. The victory in Leon wasn’t an easy one, as the Mohawks made the Raiders earn every point. Early in the contest, the Raiders led, leading by 12 at halftime (24-12),…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
BY MIKE AVITT This week’s photo appears on the front page of the July 28, 1960 Mount Ayr Record-News. The 1948 Cadillac hearse had been converted into a rescue unit with the donated services of Shafer’s Service Station, Ames Cross Garage, Underwood Auto Parts, Fennema Implement, Roe Implement, Jim Burge, Lester Grindstaff, and Howard Paist.…
Read MoreRacetracks need assistance, too
To the editor: I write to request that Congress create a grant program to support recreation, sports, and amusement venues that provide live entertainment yet were excluded from “Shuttered Venue Operators Grants” program (Section 324 of Public Law No:116-260). It is imperative to the future of racetracks in communities across the country that Congress provide…
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