Mount Ayr continues fiber optic push
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Mount Ayr continues to move toward modernization of its infrastructures by expanding its digital footprint, specifically the expansion of fiber optic data transmission capability. Over the past few years Mount Ayr has seen a dramatic increase in the number of homes serviced by the high tech advantage of…
Read MoreRed Cross provides free smoke detectors
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The American Red Cross started a program in 2014 called “Sound the Alarm.” The program was started with the intent to help in the prevention of loss of life, due mostly to residential fires. The organization’s mission is simple — prevent human suffering in the face of emergency.…
Read MoreLOSAP program granted final approval
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council conducted its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday and addressed several housekeeping issues. During the meeting a number of housekeeping issues were discussed and decided upon by council. Chief among them was the council’s final approval of the Mount Ayr Fire Department’s Length of…
Read MoreEmergency Management Announces Burn Ban for Ringgold County Residents
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With a rash of recent fires Ringgold County has joined other area counties in southwest Iowa in instituting a county-wide burn ban. On February 17, the office of the state fire marshal received a request pursuant to Iowa code 100.40(1) (1995) from Ringgold County Director of Emergency Management…
Read MoreObituary: Shelby Duaine Bullock
Shelby Duaine Bullock was born in Carthage, Missouri on March 21, 1943, to Gaylen and Shelby Marie (Floyd) Bullock. He grew up with his brothers Gene and Douglas and sister Carol. Shelby served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966, with time spent in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged and went to work for…
Read MoreRaiders earn first district win
By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa —The Raiders began district play Monday night as they hosted Mormon Trail and came away with a lopsided 74-36 victory in Mount Ayr. With the Raiders playing great from inside the paint with multiple layups, and mixed in with a number of three point shots to build the big…
Read MoreMount Ayr begins postseason march
By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Fresh off the regular season and a conference win the Raider boys basketball team moved into the post season with a warm up game for the district tournament with a game last Thursday against the Centerville Big Reds in Mount Ayr. Although the game ended in a close…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
I was asked about the life and career of Mount Ayr attorney Frank Wilson. I don’t have much on Frank, but his father was once one of the most well-known men in Ringgold County. Plus, there is a legacy to discuss, so let’s look at the Henry Havelock Wilson family. Page 71 of the “Early…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, February 24, 1926.) The Mount Ayr high school baskeball team were unable to cope with the speed and basket shooting of the Delphos team in the game here Friday night and were trailing 22-11 at the end. The game started fast and both teams playing…
Read MoreCTE construction continues to move along
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Favorable weather has given the new Careers in Technical Education (CTE) building project for the Mount Ayr Community Schools a welcomed boost in construction progress. Frigid weather in January hampered the building advancement largely due to sub-zero temperatures. The first stages of the progress required preparation of the building…
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