Former sheriff, supervisor is dead
Long-time Ringgold County sheriff Lyle Minnick passed away November 24. Minnick served as a deputy sheriff from 1976-1984, prior to being elected as sheriff in 1985, a post he held for 14 years. In 2016, Minnick was elected as a Ringgold County supervisor and was nearing the end of his four-year term. The Ringgold County…
Read MoreCounty COVID numbers second lowest in state
The reported number of positive COVID-19 cases in Ringgold County continues to climb. According to the latest statistics from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Ringgold County has recorded 75 positive COVID-19 cases over the past 14 days. Sixteen of those positive cases were reported in Clearview Home in Mount Ayr during that period. In…
Read MorePublic Health ends Medicare certification
Ringgold County Public Health was formed in 1972 thanks to a three-year federal grant and a portion of county funding. The agency has served many citizens in need of a variety of health concerns, but has been well known for home health care. In recent months, the agency has been unable to recruit/retain needed registered…
Read MoreHoliday events galore!
Several groups and organizations have announced plans for the Christmas holiday season. Ham, steak give-aways The annual Ham Drawing, sponsored by the Diagonal Lions’ Club, and the Steak Giveaway in Mount Ayr, sponsored by the Record-News, are currently underway. Patrons may sign up in a number of businesses in both towns. Adopt-a-Child Approximately 70 families…
Read MoreSHERRI MICHELLE KLEJCH NELSON
Sherri Michelle Klejch was born February 3, 1958 to Norman Dean Klejch and Doris Pratt Klejch at the Ringgold County Hospital, Mount Ayr, IA. Her siblings are Craig Klejch, Janelle Klejch Huffman and Valerie Klejch McClaran. Sherri attended Mount Ayr Schools from kindergarten through graduation in 1976. She was active in the Diagonal Methodist Church…
Read MoreJOHNNY RAY ROBERTS
Johnny Ray Roberts, Sr. 61, Coffey, MO (formerly of Mount Ayr, IA) passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born May 17, 1959 in Arizona. He is the son of Shirley Sue (Sickels) Karr. His family lived in Mount Ayr a short time before moving to the farm south of Mount Ayr. John graduated…
Read MoreNANCY L. PORTER
Nancy L. Porter of Mason City, IA, died at age 85 of COVID-19 complications, in Byron, IL. She was survived by her three children, Sharon (James) Lane, Steven (Dale) Lawless and Dawn Thevenot, and by seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She also has a surviving sister, Marylyn VanPatten, and two brothers, Robert Maxson…
Read MoreRaider basketball sees action at Central Decatur Jamboree
The Raider basketball team saw limited action on Monday night at a jamboree hosted by Central Decatur. The Raiders drew Ankeny Christian Academy and after one half of play the Eagles bested the Raiders, 27-25. Getting the start for the Raiders was Jaixen Frost, Payton Weehler, Cody Larson, Erik Trujillo and Riley Maudlin. “Offensively, we…
Read MoreNothing new from Governor Reynolds on high school sports
The rumor mill had been in full operation in the last week after Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, suspended middle school sports and left high school sports with heavy regulations. The question of why middle school and not high school sports was asked, with Governor Reynolds replying, “High school sports are easier to control.” The rumor…
Read MoreWeehler, Ehlen receive IPSWA All-State nod
Two Mount Ayr Raider football players were selected to the Iowa Print Sports Writer’s Association on Tuesday. Payton Weehler received a 1A second team nod at the linebacker position, while Trae Ehlen was selected to the third team at the defensive back spot. Throughout the season, Weehler dominated offenses with 55.5 tackles, 10 for…
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