JERRI LYNN WORTHINGTON
Jerri Lynn Worthington was born in Mount Ayr, IA on October 26, 1954 to Melvin Dean “Pete” and Ruby Marie (Sutton) Cavender. Jerri was later adopted by Donald Stewart. Because of Donald’s military career, the family lived in various communities. Jerri married John Thomas Worthington. They lived in Oklahoma and Arkansas before moving to Kellerton…
Read MoreJAMES FREDRICK BURDETTE
James Fredrick Burdette, 95, of Lake Ozark, MO, formerly of Waterloo, IO, died Thursday, April 3, 2020, at his home. He was born December 30, 1924, in Ringgold County, IA to Truman and Pauline (Kokesh) Burdette, on the farm where he eventually returned for his retirement career. Jim moved with his parents and younger brother,…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record News, Thursday, May 5, 1920.) Ringgold County’s gift to France. It required only a few minutes to raise Ringgold County’s quota of the $250,000 which will be used to erect a statue on the river Marne to commemorate the valor of the American soldiers who helped…
Read MoreMAC admin updates plans for school closures
In response to Gov. Kim Reynolds order to keep schools closed through April 30, the Mount Ayr school board held a special online meeting Tuesday, April 7 to get an updates from the building principals on plans to deliver student learning opportunities. The Iowa Department of Education has offered school districts the choice between offering…
Read MoreNational Guard delivers supplies
A truck load of supplies was delivered to the Ringgold County Hospital by members of the Iowa National Guard last week. The supply shipment included surgical gowns, gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment. Melvina Burton, Ringgold County EMA/911 Coordinator said the supplies would go to the hospital as well as Mount Ayr Healthcare Center…
Read MoreWhen you’re on your own, we are there with you
The United States is facing the worst public health crisis in perhaps a century, and the Mount Ayr Record News wants our readers to know we are here to serve you throughout the crisis. Since 1864 the Record News has helped Ringgold County cope with wars, depressions, and natural catastrophes. We’ve also helped Ringgold County…
Read MoreCandidates for June 2 primary announced
The June 2 primary ballot will present a number of choices for Democratic and Republican voters. Republican slate At the county level, four Republicans have filed for two seats on the board of supervisors. They include incumbent Kraig Pennington and challengers Colby Holmes, Steve Knapp, and Kurt Shaha. Current supervisor Lyle Minnick, a Democrat, is…
Read MoreCity moves on three major projects
At their regular meeting Monday, April 6, the Mount Ayr city council voted to move forward with three major projects. Cleveland, Garfield streets The council approved bids for completion of two street improvement projects. Feldhacker Construction of Creston presented the low bid of $1,447,268.50 for the paving Cleveland Street from Highway 2 south to 240th…
Read MoreWILLIS DAIN ALLEN
Willis Dain Allen, (Turk), 84, died Monday March 23, 2020 at Mount Ayr Health Care Center, Mount Ayr IA. Born July 27,1935 and raised in rural Diagonal, Turk was the son of Cecil and Lois (Baker) Allen and a lifelong resident of Ringgold County where he did not know a stranger. On August 6, 1960…
Read MoreALAN SCHLONER
Alan Schloner, 69, of Mount Ayr, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, AR. As a gift from his family, Alan, his son, Jacob, and grandson, Joseph, had been returning from a bucket list trip to see the ocean. While visiting the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana Alan was able…
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