Council replaces software firm after numerous problems
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — After dealing with numerous sofware problems impacting customer utility bills, the Mount Ayr City Council canclled its software service agreement with Gworks and voted on a suitable replacement during its regular meeting on Monday. City Administrator Brent Wise told the council that Gworks has had ample time to…
Read MoreMount Ayr School Board Reviews Finances, Enrollment Trends, and CTE Project Progress
District remains in strong financial standing despite declining enrollment; Career and Technical Education building on track for spring completion. By Darrell Dodge MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A review of the district’s financial standing and an update on the Career and Technical Education building were among items covered in the Monday, November 10 regular meeting of…
Read MoreWinners declared in area elections
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa —Voters across the area exercised their constitutional rights on November 4 to elect new leaders for a variety of positions. In Mount Ayr, a new mayor and new city council members were elected. Mack Greene overwhelmingly was elected as mayor winning 75 percent of the votes cast. “It feels…
Read MoreBowling Stats
Classic League Week of October 23, 2025 Men Just Us 13-7 Allendale Auto 13-7 Ricker AC/Heating 10-10 Podium Ink 10-10 Gettin Sauced …
Read MoreDoolittle competes at state meet
By RYAN STONEBRAKER FORT DODGE, Iowa — Mount Ayr senior Addison Doolittle had a weekend last week as she competed at the Class 1A state cross-country meet in Ford Dodge last Saturday. The Raiderette qualified for the state meet out of their Central Decatur state qualifying meet. Doolittle was one of many Pride of Iowa Conference…
Read MoreRaiders fall in playoffs
By RYAN STONEBRAKER GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa – It wasn’t meant to be. The Raiders fought hard, but could not get enough scoring to pull off the upset of third ranked AC/GC last Friday in the second round of the 2025 playoffs. The Raiders fell behind 14-0 at halftime, and matched the Chargers only score in…
Read MoreObituaries: Bonnie Godden
Funeral Services for Bonnie Godden, 80, of Bedford, Iowa was held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Cummings Family Funeral Home in Bedford, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation was held Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the funeral home, from 3 to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Interment was held at the…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, November 4, 1925.) A campaign for more rigid enforcement of the Iowa Automobile headlight law is being waged throughout the state and for the purpose of enlisting the cooperation of the people of Ringgold county, Sheriff Marion Stephens calls attention to the following notices received from…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
I took this week’s photo on April 19, 2005. I just liked the way the barn looked with half its boards missing. Not too many years later, the barn was dismantled. But, with this picture, future generations will be able to see what we saw in 2005. I just got back from Mexico and have…
Read MoreSNAP/EBT Benefits Unavailable for November
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa —Iowa Health and Human Services department has alerted supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients of the program disruption due to the ongoing federal government shut down. Since these programs are federally funded, and the government is not operating with a full budget, limited benefit replenishments will be available at…
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