GARY 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…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, May 12, 1920.) The first Ringgold County track and field meet will be held in Mount Ayr Saturday of this week, May 15 at 2 p.m. Eight schools have entered teams: Benton, Diagonal, Delphos, Kellerton, Maloy, Mount Ayr, Ellston and Redding. The county basketball…
Read MorePopulation density key to virus outbreak
Leave it to the creative minds at Podium Ink in Mount Ayr to bring a degree of levity to the coronavirus outbreak. Brad Elliott, co-owner of the graphic arts business, has designed a T-shirt logo that reads “Mt. Ayr – Social Distancing Since 1855.” Like other businesses, Elliott said Podium Ink is seeking ways to…
Read MoreBoard prepares for 2020-2021
Proving that life goes on amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors attended to preparations for the 2020-2021 school year at their regular meeting Monday, April 13. In keeping with social distancing guidelines, however, the meeting was held via teleconference. Budget Following a public hearing, the board approved the district…
Read MoreNo cases does not mean no risk
The number of positive COVID-19 test results in Iowa continues to climb and currently stands at 1,710 based on yesterday’s data. As of today, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Ringgold County. “We are urging residents not to be complacent about following public health recommendations, just because a confirmed case has not been…
Read MoreLocal businesses navigate pandemic
It hasn’t been business as usual for local businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some businesses, such as restaurants, are struggling but some businesses have seen a boom in business. Southwest Builder Supply is one such business and their doors are open. “We are staying very busy and our employees are extremely exhausted at the…
Read MoreFootball schedule has new faces for 2020
Last week, the 2020 high school football schedule was released. Aug. 28 – vs Albia Sept. 4 – at NV Sept. 11 – at Atlantic Sept. 18 – at Panorama Sept. 25 – at Pville Oct. 2 – vs Colfax-Mingo Oct. 9 – vs Pella Christian Oct. 16 – at I-35 Oct. 23 – at…
Read MoreProvisional spring schedule released
With spring sports still in the air and the return to school date sitting at May 1, a petition appeared online with, at the time of this writing, over 30,000 signatures with a goal of 35,000. With no outline on how to deal with the current situation, different agencies are working together to give the…
Read MoreJAMES RALPH JOHNSON
James Ralph Johnson was born December 26, 1939 to Edith M. (Bunce) and Russell W. Johnson on a farm in rural Van Meter, IA. Jim was educated in the Winterset area schools until he began farming with his family. Jim was united in marriage to Golda (Decamp) and to this union five children were born…
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