‘What’s the Science’ right on
To the editor: With regard to your “Idle Chatter” column in the 23 April Mount Ayr Record News, I can only say AMEN to “What’s the Science?” Just because there’s not much credible/sound scientific data about COVID-19 doesn’t mean everybody and his dog doesn’t have an opinion, and unfortunately the interaction of “expert” opinion and…
Read MoreThis is not a hoax!
To the editor: Please folks do not listen to the president when he suggests that one could inject disinfectant into your body or use ultraviolet light in the body. These are both killers. Keep the knowledge of our doctors and scientific evidence up front as you listen to the news. They know what we are…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, May 26, 1920.) Mrs. H.C. Boyles fatally injured…jumps from buggy when team of horses become frightened and sustains injuries from which death results. Mrs. Boyles, of Rice Township, accompanied by two of her daughters and Miss Fay Davis, was driving a team from the…
Read MoreHaley, White vie for GOP sheriff’s slot
Next month’s primary election features a two-man race for the Republican nomination for Ringgold County sheriff. Rob Haley of Mount Ayr is the current Ringgold County sheriff. Landon White of Tingley lists his current/past occupations as law enforcement, government contractor (Explosive Detection Dog Handler) at federal facilities, Iowa Department of Corrections and United States Marine…
Read MoreDrive-by popcorn
Princess Theater board members sold drive-up popcorn and candy Sunday as a fund-raiser for the theater which has been closed recently due to the governor’s social distancing restrictions. After over four hours of sales, the group raised $3,015, including a $500 matching grant from the South Central Iowa Community Foundation. Pictured (L-R) are board members…
Read MoreBoard considers revised school calendar
Not only has this school year turned out like no other before, the upcoming 2020-2021 school year may look different, too. At their special meeting Thursday, April 23, the Mount Ayr school board heard a proposal from superintendent Joe Drake to cut off the final two weeks of voluntary education in May and to start…
Read MorePrimary ballots in mail this week
Ringgold County Auditor Amanda Waske joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging voters to cast absentee ballots by mail in the upcoming June 2 primary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, voting by mail is the safest option. Secretary Pate is sending absentee ballot request forms to every active registered voter in…
Read MoreTest Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity
Governor Kim Reynolds has launched the Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. The state is partnering with Nomi Health and its subsidiary DOMO which has already launched a similar initiative in the state of Utah. “Iowa is now the second state in the nation to deploy…
Read MoreGovernor should teach Trump
To the editor: I am addressing this letter to Governor Kim Reynolds who has acted with prudence and determination to enact programs to protect Iowans and yet keep essential businesses, about 80% of Iowa’s businesses, open to continue to serve all of us. Her daily press conferences keeps us informed, assured that her decisions are…
Read MoreEncourages vote for Rob Haley
To the editor: I am writing to encourage everyone to vote for Rob Haley for sheriff in the upcoming primary election. Rob is one of the finest human beings I’ve ever known and we are lucky to have him serving us in Ringgold County. He is the embodiment of Iowa values and he is devoted…
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