A history of President’s Day
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Originally, President’s Day was supposed to be a day that honored the first president of the United States, George Washington. In reality the federal holiday is quite a bit more complicated. George Washington’s birthday was, and always has been February, 22. In the 18th century, England operated under the…
Read MoreFire claims life in Clearfield
By Jeff Snyder CLEARFIELD, Iowa — A recent fire claimed the life of long time Clearfield resident, Deborah Scott (age 78) on February 7. The home located at 1665 North 110th Avenue is in the a rural part of town located about a mile to the east of town center. The house was fully engaged by the…
Read MoreDry conditions fuel surge of grass fires throughout the county
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Recent dry and breezy conditions have contributed to nine grass fires over the last week in Ringgold County. Mount Ayr’s Volunteer Fire Department has been stretched to the limit with the frequency of these fire events. While the majority have been grass or field fires, several structure fires have…
Read MoreObituary: Geraldine Uresk
Geraldine Beth Caldwell was born May 17, 1947, to Jack Keith Caldwell and Rebecca Beth Montgomery Caldwell in Independence, Missouri. At one year of age, Jack, Becky and Gerri moved to Houston, Texas and then relocated to Pasadena, Texas. Gerri eventually became the big sister with the birth of Steven Keith in 1949, Mary Lynn…
Read MoreObituary: Ed Jones
Ed Jones, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Park Place in Mt. Pleasant. James Edgar “Ed” Jones was born September 9, 1941 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. He was the son of James Everett and Margaret Ellen (Poush) Jones. He graduated from Mt. Ayr High School in Mt. Ayr as…
Read MoreAn emotional conference win for the Raiders
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiders hit the home court fast and hard last Friday in what was their conference championship game against the East Union Eagles. The game ended in a blowout 70-40 victory for the Raiders at home in Mount Ayr. The Raiders left the Eagles trailing for most of…
Read MoreRaiderettes win conference
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiderettes defended their home court against the East Union Eagles in what was their game for conference champion last Friday. Mount Ayr enjoyed a 72-26 blowout victory against the Eagles ending the conference season with a 15-1 record. This gave the Raiderettes the conference championship. Unfortunately the…
Read MoreRaiders take home a win
LEON, Iowa — The Raiders went head to head with the Central Decatur Cardinals last Tuesday in Leon. The game was a hard fought 55-40 victory for Mount Ayr. The game started off quick with the Raiders scoring 16 points in the first quarter and 10 in the second quarter for a 26-19 halftime lead.…
Read MoreMount Ayr dominates the Cardinals
By Dalton Shadle LEON, Iowa – Tuesday night the Raiderettes hit the road to face off against the Central Decatur Cardinals. The Raiderettes brought home a blow out victory with the game ending score being 68-28. The Raiderettes dominated every aspect of the game from opening tip off to the closing baskets, never letting the…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, February 17, 1926.) Sam Collins, arraigned before Justice G.A. Tennant three weeks ago of $1,200 worth of furs from Arthur Smith’s barn in Tingley the Wednesday previous, and who in default of bail had since been confined in the county jail to await the action…
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