JEAN REGER HOLLOMAN
Jean Reger Holloman passed away on September 9, 2019 in Helena, MT. She was a former resident of Horseheads, NY and Raleigh, NC. Born Jean Catherine Prentis on August 30, 1926 in Mount Ayr, IA, she was the daughter of the late state senator X.T. Prentis and Gladys (Tennant) Prentis. While attending the University of…
Read MoreCAMERON MICHAEL YOUNG
Cameron Michael Young, son of Michael Wayne and Janie Lillian (Groves) Young, was born January 9, 1998 at Corning, IA. Cameron graduated from Mount Ayr High School with the class of 2016. He had graduated from the diesel mechanics class at Indian Hill College in Ottumwa, IA. Cameron was a very loving and caring person,…
Read MoreRaiders to face Central Decatur Friday
The Mount Ayr Raiders will host the Central Decatur Cardinals on Friday night at 7 p.m. The Raiders are coming off a 3-0 win over the Interstate 35 Roadrunners, while the Cardinals (1-2) are coming off their first win of the season against Southwest Valley, outscoring the Timberwolves 42-22. In what will be the 75th…
Read MoreRaiderettes defeat Essex 3-0
Mt. Ayr 3, Essex 0 The Raiderettes were able to put down the Essex Trojans after three games last Thursday night. The girls won 25-21, 25-17 and 25-18 to improve to 2-1 on the year. Channler Henle was in top form once again with five kills, five digs, 12-of-17 serves and five aces. Sam Stewart…
Read MoreRaiders defeat Roadrunners 3-0
Mount Ayr 3, I35 0 Friday night, the Raiders traveled to Truro for a battle against the Interstate 35 Roadrunners. The Raiders have had a small rivalry with the Roadrunners, not having defeated them since 2008. The teams stayed between the 30 yard line throughout the night as the defenses held the offenses and penalties…
Read MoreSupport Becker event
To the Editor: Bruce and I would like to belatedly thank Joe Drake and the school board for going ahead with the Todd Becker event in January 2019. We were one of the many people who called them to encourage them to go ahead with it. We totally believe in the separation of Church and…
Read MoreSnapshot of History: Eighmy Monument
BY MIKE AVITT In the early days of Mount Ayr, the town had multiple monument companies. One was operated by Ralph H. Stone who had several brief partners and was located on many sites until 1908. In that year he purchased the old Williams Hotel, dismantled the hotel, and built his new workshop on the…
Read MorePlease return swing
To the Editor: To whomever took one swing and chain from our Lions Club swing set that is stored at the fairgrounds, I hope you are enjoying it as much as the kids did during Ayr Days and Beggars Bash. The swing set was in part a memorial from Gail Trullinger. Who and why would…
Read MoreLooking Back by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, September 24, 1919.) Notice to milk users. Owing to the increasing cost of feed, we are compelled to announce an increase in the price of milk. After October 1, 1919, we will sell milk at 12.5 cents a quart, 6.25 cents a pint. As a…
Read MoreAthletic lighting discussed
Upgrades to the athletic complex were again a main item of discussion at the Monday, September 9 regular meeting of the Mount Ayr Community School board of education. Field lighting At their July meeting, the board heard a proposal from Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa to replace lighting at the football, baseball and softball fields at…
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