Looking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, January 21, 1920.) “One among Thousands” At this time when so many public men of all kinds and classes are expressing a willingness to the respective parties and even to no parties, to be presidential candidates, it is nice to read the complete unwillingness of…
Read MoreCGI to close January 19
It’s official – Community Grocers, Inc. (CGI)in Mount Ayr will close its doors Sunday, January 19. Store manager Darren Jones states liquidation of grocery items will begin Thursday, December 26 with all items marked down 25 percent. Several other changes will take effect December 26. The store will no longer accept charges or personal checks.…
Read MoreYEAR IN REVIEW: A look back at 2019 in Ringgold County
With the new year less than a week away, we present a look back on the events found in the pages of the Record-News over the past year. This week we focus on January through June. The months July through December will be featured next week. January Plans are revealed to construct a Veterans Memorial…
Read MoreRCH trustees hear positive financial report
by Brenda Grose Another month of positive reports were presented to the Ringgold County Hospital Board of Trustees when they met for their regular monthly meeting, Monday, December 16. Missy Walter led off with the financial report showing a profit of $11,375.00 for the month of November and a resulting $313,620.00 year-to-date. In line with…
Read MoreStewart joins elite club, breaks record in SEW win
Mt. Ayr 78, SEW 35 If you read the Record-News or follow Mount Ayr Raiderette sports, chances are you know the name Sam Stewart. Stewart has been the leading scorer for the Raiderettes for the past couple of years, leading the team to multiple victories. Friday night against Southeast Warren, Stewart reached the 1,000 point…
Read MoreRaiders down SEW
Mt. Ayr 84, Lenox 54 The Raiders traveled to Lenox last week for a Pride of Iowa matchup against the Lenox Tigers. The Raiders set the tone early, going up 26-11 in the first quarter. By hafltime, the Raiders led 43-24. By the end of the night, the Raiders would win by 30. Dawson Frost…
Read MoreEhlen takes first, Raiders place ninth overall in Central Decatur
The Raider wrestling team traveled to Central Decatur for the Dan Christenen Invitational. The Raiders placed ninth overall with 98 team points. Winning the meet was Red Oak, followed by Van Meter/Earlham and Mid Buchanana to round out the top three. In the 106 pound slot, Drew Ehlen (10-1)placed third, defeating Chase Crawford (CD) and…
Read MoreJunior high wrestling staying busy
The Mount Ayr junior high wrestlers had their first wrestling meet Friday, December 6 as they traveled to Maryville for a meet with Maryville as well as teams from South Harrison, Plattsburgh and St. Joe Robideaux. It was a good night for the young Raiders as they won 7 of their 11 matches. Brock Shaha…
Read MoreMount Ayr bowlers split Centerville
The Mount Ayr bowlers traveled to Centerville for a game of 10 pin. The Raiders fell to the Big Red 2,178 pins to 1,557. Darrian Holmes had the high game for Mount Ayr, Bowling a 159 in game two and a 113 in game one.Michael Sluyrer bowled a 124 in game two, improving on his…
Read MoreKellerton Assembly of God
I’ll pick up where I left off last week. Fry Chapel was dedicated in the fall of 1887 and a report of the finances was made public. Total cost of the building, including furniture and fixtures, was $1,100. There was still $300 of debt to be dealt with but that money was raised during the…
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