Reading assessments, personnel changes for school board
Recent results from elementary reading assessments, upcoming parent-teacher conferences and personnel changes were among topics of discussion the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors Monday, October 12. Reading assessments Elementary principal Chris Elwood presented results from the fall FAST assessments in his building. The Curriculum-Based Measurement (CMB-r) for Reading is…
Read MoreCLARA VIOLA KILGORE
Clara Viola Kilgore was born 13 July 1924 to Walter Swen and Maude Charlotte (Lillie) Clay in Leon, IA and died peacefully in her sleep on 28 September 2020 at Clearview Home in Mount Ayr, IA. Clara was the tenth of what eventually became a family of 11 children, growing up in the Leon (Decatur…
Read MoreRaiderettes fall to Murray Monday night
The Raiderette volleyball team fell to 4-10 on the season after four matches against the Mustangs Monday night. Down 2-0, Mount Ayr won the third set to stay alive, 25-16, but fell in the fourth, 25-13. The Raiderettes traveled to Corning Tuesday night to face a tough Southwest Valley Timberwolf team before coming back home…
Read MoreRaiders defeat Roadrunners 26-6
Mt. Ayr 26, I-35 6 The Raiders headed to Truro Friday night looking to defeat the Roadrunners and even up the series between to two rivals. Mount Ayr won the toss and elected to receive and within two plays, Jaixen Frost ran the ball in from 50 yards out. The point after by Peyton Stull…
Read MoreSearles arraigned for Chapman murder
This article appeared in the September 23 Bethany Republican-Clipper. It is reprinted here with permission. Jeremiah Searles, who is charged with the murder of Melissa Chapman, appeared for arraignment Thursday afternoon in Harrison County Circuit Court, where he was confronted by Melissa’s family and friends in an emotional scene at the end of the hearing.…
Read MoreMcFarland House
This house was built for Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fisher in 1916. The Fisher’s son, Orr Fisher, painted the famous “Corn Parade” mural in the garage of this home. Orr also painted murals and scenes on the interior walls and floors of the house. After Orr’s parents passed away, the house was sold to…
Read MoreThe facts, just the facts
To the editor: Who remembers the TV show Dragnet with detective Joe Friday? He coined the phrase “the facts stick to the facts-That’s all we need are the facts! I’ve been curious why folks are voting either Trump or Biden, I walked the neighborhood and knocked on a few doors. Please give me three reasons…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Twenty Five Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, October 3, 1895.) Court Adjourned: The district court adjourned Saturday after a session of two weeks. Much business was done, yet many cases were continued for lack of time. The terms docket contained nothing of special interest. The case of Dr. S. Bailey…
Read MoreCouncil considers equipment needs
What to do about aging equipment was a main item of discussion at the Monday, October 5 regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council. City superintendent Brent Wise informed the council the city’s backhoe has a blown engine and the city’s dump truck is nearing the end of its usable life, with a faulty…
Read MoreAuditor urges voter registration
Ringgold County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Amanda Waske is encouraging those who wish to vote in the 2020 General Election on November 3 to register early if they are not already registered. In order to vote in the 2020 General Election, a voter must be registered. Voters may register on Election Day. However, Waske…
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