LOOKING BACK Recapping the events that shaped Ringgold County in 2019
With the new year just two days old, we present a look back on the events found in the pages of the Record-News over the past year. Last week we focused on January through June. The months July through December are featured. July Ringgold County hosts statewide development meeting. Independence Day celebrations held in Clearfield…
Read MoreRAOLA MAXINE GILES
Raola Maxine Giles, 97 of Nevada, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at Story County Senior Care in Nevada. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 19 at the Nevada First United Methodist Church (1036 7th Street) in Nevada. A visitation was at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 20 at the Ellston United Methodist Church…
Read MoreDENNIS R. PETERSOHN
Dennis R. Petersohn, 75 years, oldest son of Russell and Catherine was born March 3, 1944 in Tingley, IA and departed this life on November 30, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Dennis is survived by his wife of 42 years Vicki, son Brian (Randi), granddaughters, Emily and Jillian, brother, Gary (Teena), nieces, Erica and Megan…
Read MoreSHARON JOY BROWN COOPER
Sharon Joy Brown Cooper, second child of Robert LeRoy and Madge McCullough Brown, was born on September 14, 1935 in Mount Ayr, IA and passed away December 17, 2019 at the Accura Health Care Center in Pleasantville, IA. Sharon grew up on a century farm in Ringgold County west of Lamoni, IA with her parents…
Read MoreRaiderettes improve to 5-1 on season
Mt. Ayr 68, Wayne 50 In the final game of 2019, the Raiderettes defeated the Wayne Lady Falcons 68-50 to improve to 4-1 on the season heading into winter break. Wayne capitalized on Mount Ayr mistakes early on, scoring 10 of their 12 points in the first quarter, from the free throw line. The Raiderettes…
Read MoreRaiders entering break 5-0
Mt. Ayr 64, Wayne 32 The Raiders overcame the Wayne Falcons to remain undefeated, at 5-0, last Thursday night in Corydon. Dawson Frost led the Raider offense with 26 points, hitting three-of-four from beyond the arc and 10-of-15 buckets in total. Frost also led the team in rebounds with 10 and assists and steals with…
Read MoreMount Ayr sports year in review
It’s hard to believe we are headed into 2020, but here we are on December 26. Let’s look back at Mount Ayr sports through 2019. January Just beginning the new year, the Raiders and Raiderettes were coming out of winter break in January. The Raider basketball team was sitting at 5-2, while the Raiderettes were…
Read MoreStereotypes and misinformation
To the editor: A few days ago I had the misfortune of overhearing two middle aged men using extremely racist comments to describe an African-American professional athlete. This is a mind-set built on inherited stereotypes and misinformation, regardless of the geographical location. Martin Luther King once said, “Ever since the birth of our nation while…
Read MorePleased young getting involved
To the editor: Congratulations to our wonderful young community members that are showing such great concern for the loss of businesses which we really need to keep for this to be a viable town. Thanks you and I pray for your success in this current problem and in attracting other needed businesses. Florence Abarr Lawhead…
Read MoreWorking to protect your vote
To the citizens of Ringgold County: The 2020 elections are rapidly approaching, and we want Iowans to know that your state and local election officials are working together to protect your vote. Foreign adversaries and bad actors around the world would like to disrupt U.S. elections and sow discord in our country. We are dedicated…
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