Schools closed for remainder of academic year
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced Friday, April 17 that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue to offer continuous learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This also includes the cancellation of spring sports activities. “While I would…
Read MoreRCH trustees hear virus plans, impact
by Brenda Grose Covid 19–the impact and Ringgold County Hospital and Mount Ayr Medical Clinic’s response and preparedness—were the points of discussion outlined at the RCH board of trustee meeting, held Monday, April 20. Within one week, in response to the Covid 19 pandemic, Ringgold County Hospital administration and staff were able to develop and…
Read MoreEmergency food is available
Food boxes are available at MATURA Outreach Neighborhood Center Foodbank, 306 S. Garfield, in Mount Ayr, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People can request a food box by calling 464-2401 and then pick it up at the front door of the Center. People wishing to donate food to the foodbank can…
Read MoreCouncil learns of sewer breaks
The Mount Ayr city council met in regular session Monday, April 20. The meeting was held in person in the council room while members spread out in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Councilman Ken Robertson attended the meeting by phone. The bulk of the discussion surrounded current and potential future capital projects. Sewer repairs Mark…
Read MoreWinter’s last gasp?
Ringgold County saw a foot of snow fall Thursday evening into Friday last week creating beautiful if unwanted scenery. By Monday, warmer weather had pretty much erased any trace of the storm.
Read MoreLINDA LEE BRYAN
Linda Lee Hohn was born on March 9, 1950 to Gracie Leanor (Stanley) and William Dean Hohn, Sr. in Creston, IA. She graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1970. On June 13, 1970 she was united in marriage to Eugene Dillenburg. To this union two daughters were born, Amy and Renell. Linda and Eugene…
Read MoreKENNETH RAYMOND SHELDEN
Kenneth Raymond Shelden was born on May 23, 1956 in Pittsburg, California to Mae (Culver) and Ray Shelden. The family lived in Shore Acres, California, and welcomed Ken’s sister Sherry the following year. In 1960, the family was rounded out with the addition of his baby sister, Pati. While Ken was in early elementary school,…
Read MoreLISA CAMPBELL-PATTERSON
Lisa Campbell-Patterson the youngest child born to Jack and Edith Campbell of Blockton, IA passed away after a brief illness on April 7, 2020 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. Lisa chose a career in law enforcement, beginning with the Taylor County, IA Sheriff’s office and ending after serving over thirty years with…
Read MoreGARY LOREN DOOLITTLE
Gary Loren Doolittle, second child of Clinton and Vesta (Corll) Doolittle, was born October 2, 1944 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, IA. He was later joined by two younger sisters, Janet and Rhonda. Gary graduated from Saydel High School with the class of 1963. Gary had a love for cars and had the knack…
Read MoreBETTY BONNELLE SNETHEN
Betty Bonnelle (Hammond) Snethen was born on February 18, 1929, to Lois Ailene (Linkey) and Roy Lee Hammond. She was the oldest of the four siblings. Betty was introduced to her husband, Joe, by her friend, Roena (Snethen) Adams, Joe’s sister, after he’d returned home from his Army service in World War II. Betty and…
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