Nothing 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…
Read MoreMount Ayr wrestlers look to repeat success
The Raider wrestling team is gearing up for another season after finishing last year third in the Pride of Iowa and 14-7 overall. Coaches Eric Ehlen and John Ford return with assistants Marcus Daughton and Kevin Trullinger. The Raiders are returning their core wrestlers from their third place finish last season, with Andi Gonzales their…
Read MoreSnapshot of History
We continue our tour of the Mount Ayr square with a look at 108 S. Taylor, the Lucky Lanes building. William Timby erected a two-story brick building here in 1891. John Wall moved his grocery store into the north half of the double storefront and B. C. Warren opened a drug store in the south…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, November 24, 1920.) Roy Jiricek found not guilty of attempted murder of his father in Ringgold County district court last week. Edison Devices Aided US Navy- “Listener” warned of torpedoes and “Drag” enabled ships to make quick turns to escape. The Sunday New York American…
Read MoreMagistrate Pedersen retires after 31 years
Defendants appearing in magistrate court will soon see a new face sitting behind the bench. Ringgold County Magistrate Jim Pedersen retired on November 25 after serving 31 years and four months as Judicial Magistrate. Pedersen was first appointed by the Ringgold County Judicial Nominating Committee and began serving on August 1, 1989. By Iowa state…
Read MoreBreak-in foiled at swimming pool
On November 18, Ringgold County dispatch received a call from a concerned citizen about a burglary in progress at the Mount Ayr swimming pool. Upon arrival at the pool by sheriff’s deputies, one subject fled on foot from a vehicle and two subjects where observed inside the pump house and arrested. The subjects are 17-year-old…
Read MoreHoliday calendar is filling up
With Thanksgiving already upon us, several groups and organizations have already begun plans for the Christmas holiday season. Steak, ham give-aways Diagonal’s annual Ham Drawing will get underway November 30. The Steak Giveaway in Mount Ayr is currently underway with winners to be drawn December 7. Patrons may sign up in a number of businesses…
Read MoreClearview Home statement on COVID report:
Clearview Home currently has residents and staff that have initially tested positive for COVID-19. Confirmed numbers are pending at this time as we await secondary PCR test results. Residents who have tested positive are being cared for in isolation with dedicated staff until they are recovered. Staff who tested positive will not return to work…
Read MoreCounty COVID numbers increase
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 60 positive COVID-19 cases over the past 14 days. Nine of those positive cases were reported in Clearview Home in Mount Ayr (see statement at right).…
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