National Honor Society welcomes new members from MACS
by Jeff Snyder Mount Ayr, Iowa- On November 26, 2025 11 young people were inducted into the Parnassus Chapter of the National Honor Society. This year was the 66th induction ceremony at Mount Ayr High School. The National Honor Society is advised by Abby Stephens Elliott. The keynote speaker at this years induction ceremony was…
Read MoreObituary: Sheila Kathryn (Warren) Marler
Sheila Kathryn (Warren) Marler was born November 17, 1939, and went to her heavenly home on November 18, 2025, at the age of 86 years and 6 hours. Sheila was born in Grant City, Missouri to Edward (Bud) and Magnolia (Nolie) Warren. She attended school in Grant City until marrying Ronnie Wallace on January 21,…
Read MoreObituary: Alice Sue Key O’Kelley
Alice Sue Key O’Kelley, born May 19, 1945, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to God, family, and friends. Alice will be remembered for her warm heart, generous spirit, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. Alice loved being outdoors, embracing…
Read MoreRaiders hoops start ‘stacking bricks’
By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In every sport it’s the final results that show a team’s success or lack thereof, but for the Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team a big part of that is the process of how they get there that matters the most. “So our expectations don’t necessarily go into wins…
Read MoreBoys wrestling looks to build on last years success
By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — When Mount Ayr boys wrestling coach Kevin Turllinger took over the reins of the program four years ago, the number of wrestlers was low. Since that time the squad has more than tripled in size with 17 athletes on the roster this season raises their own expectations. “When…
Read MoreRaiderettes placed seventh at SW Valley
By DALTON SHADLE CORNING, Iowa — The Raiderettes placed seventh during their first wrestling meet of the season at 3rd Annual Southwest Valley Girl’s wrestling Tournament last Saturday in Corning. The results placed Mount Ayr nearly smack dab in the middle of the 15 teams who competed. Coach Mitch Doolittle, in his first year of…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, November 25, 1925.) The Beaconsfield high school basketball team won another victory Friday night when it defeated the Grand River team 19-30 on the Beaconsfield court. This was the first time in the history of basketball that the Beaconsfield high school team has ever defeated the…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
Last week I wrote about Ringgold County’s first church building in section 12 of Jefferson Township. It probably faded away slowly as I can’t find an official abandonment. It was a log structure and likely without a heat source such as a fireplace or wood-burning stove. The building would have been open to damage by…
Read MoreDodge retires from the Record News
Dodge has been a fixture of the news coverage and opinion writing in both the Mount Ayr Record News and Diagonal Progress spanning three publishers and owners. “Darrell has been a steadying presence and reliable source of information for Ringgold County’s newspapers for many years,” owner and publisher Ken Garner said. “His guidance and wisdom…
Read MoreSupervisors get conservation update
By JEFF SNYDER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors heard numerous updates throughout the county during its regular meeting on Monday. Director of Ringgold County Conservation Travis Scott updated the board on several items the conservation department are working on. Scott informed the board on the holiday lights being set up…
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