THE FINAL WHISTLE: Showalter to retire
by Chanse Hall From the classroom to the football field, Delwyn Showalter has seen a lot throughout his years at Mount Ayr Community High School. “I came in the fall of 1984, thought I would be here a couple years and move on and here I am,” said Showalter. Showalter, a history teacher, athletic director…
Read MoreMAC board accepts six retirements
The halls and lunchrooms in the Mount Ayr Community Schools will miss several familiar faces next year as the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors accepted retirement requests from six long-time employees at their regular meeting Monday, January 13. The board approved “with many, many thanks” the retirements of head football coach and activities…
Read MoreGeist hired as county economic director
Ringgold County has a new economic development director. At Tuesday’s county supervisors meeting, Regan Main announced Jodie Geist has been hired as the new director of the Ringgold County Development Corporation. Geist, a 1978 Mount Ayr Community graduate, has been a teacher for 34 years at her alma mater, where she worked in the special…
Read MoreJill Biden campaigns here
Dr. Jill Biden, former Second Lady of the United States and wife of former Vice President Joe Biden, made a campaign stop in Mount Ayr Sunday, January 12 at Jamie’s Coffee Mill and Deli in support of her husband’s candidacy for the Democrat nomination in the upcoming presidential election. Speaking to a group of approximately…
Read MoreEmployment study to be conducted in county
Ringgold County Development is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Mount Ayr area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Mount Ayr’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.…
Read MoreMissouri hunters pay stiff fines
Seven Missouri hunters have paid stiff fines stemming from hunting violations in Ringgold County. According to district court filings, Joseph A. Fuemmeler and Billy Spilman, both of Rushville, MO, Kayla Allen, Austin Pettigrew, and Frank L. Fuemmeler, all of Saint Joseph, MO were charged with “restrictions on taking game – deer and turkey” and fined…
Read MoreGEORGIA JOANN CHRISTENSEN
Georgia JoAnn Christensen, 78, of Winterset passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in St. Charles. A visitation was held at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2020 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Winterset Chapel, with a funeral service that followed at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor…
Read MoreANTHONY LYNN BUTLER
Anthony Lynn Butler was born September 26, 1957 and died peacefully at his home in Benton, IA early Sunday morning, January 5, 2020 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. His sister, Vickie, was with him. He was 62. Tony was the third child of Leland Merle and Dolores Jean (Herrington) Butler and was welcomed…
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Thelma M. Grimes THELMA M. GRIMES Thelma M. Grimes, daughter of Homer and Minnie (Tapp) Ibbotson, was born November 18, 1917 on a farm north of Shannon City, IA. Thelma was blessed with a brother, Loren and when she was four years old, Roger Harris came to live with the family, and he became a…
Read MoreJACK DEAN SOUTH
Jackie Dean South, 77, was surrounded by loved ones when he went to his heavenly home alongside Jesus on December 30, 2019. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God was steadfast in his final days and ultimately gave him peace. Jackie was born to the late Burnell and Doris (Jarvis) South…
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