RAFAELA MIGRASO FETALVERO
Rafaela Migraso Fetalvero, daughter of Mac and Maria (Migraso) Fetalvero, entered into the presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11, 2019. She has an older sister, April, who preceded her in death. She was given the gift of life by God and will be remembered by her parents, Mac and Maria, and her…
Read MoreChicago, Burlington, & Quincy depot at Redding in 1914.
BY MIKE AVITT I was very fortunate to come across this picture of the Redding railroad station recently. This view is looking north and we can see some of the homes in “old” Redding on the right. Old Redding was about a quarter of a mile north-northeast of present-day Redding. A town company platted Redding…
Read MoreLooking Back with Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, December 17, 1919.) Ellston votes for electric lights-the light question has finally ben settled for Ellston. The election for electric light bonds on Friday, December 5 proved successful. Of the 42 votes cast by the men, only 4 were against. The intelligence of the women…
Read MoreApproaching age 98, Dailey continues to serve
A long-time fixture in the Mount Ayr community, Donald “Jake” Dailey has reached another milestone. Dailey participated in his 199th pinning ceremony as a veteran volunteer for EveryStep Hospice. Incidentally, Dailey will celebrate his 98th birthday, Monday, November 25. The ceremony was in honor of airman Richard McMeins at Mount Ayr Health Care Center, where…
Read MoreRinggold County Conservation to host statewide conference
Environmental educators from all over the state of Iowa will be in attendance for three days in Ringgold County as the Ringgold County Conservation Board plays host to the Iowa Association of Naturalists Conference in March 2020. RCCB is enlisting the help of sponsors to help promote the county. Sponsors will be recognized in the…
Read MoreSnow on minds of city council
Snow removal and current and future infrastructure projects were main items of discussion at the Monday, November 18 regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council. Snow removal Based on problems created by last winter’s multiple snowstorms, city superintendent Brent Wise asked the council for guidance in efforts to remove significant snowfall in the upcoming…
Read MoreCalendar fills with holiday events
With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas only 34 days away, many county groups and organizations have announced planned for special holiday events. Bake sales Two bake sales in the Ringgold County courthouse lobby have been announced. The first, sponsored by Ringgold County Democrats, will be held Tuesday, November 26 beginning at 8 a.m. Available will…
Read MoreNominations sought for MAC Hall of Fame
Nominations are currently being sought from the public for inclusion in the Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame. Nomination forms are available online www.mtayrschools.org and in the Superintendent’s office. Once submitted, nominations remain active in perpetuity and will be reviewed by the selection committee each year. Please note that the selection committee encourages and…
Read MoreALICE MAE JOHNSTON
Funeral services for Alice Mae Johnston were held Monday, November 11, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. Interment was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Mount Ayr. Visitation will be at Cummings Funeral Home in Bedford on Sunday, November 10 from 2-4 p.m. Instead of flowers, the family requests…
Read MoreJEAN MARIE WALTERS
Jean Marie (Rusk) Walters, 79, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Sunday, November 10, 2019. She was born May 18, 1940. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, children, Kelly Liddell and Kevin Walters, and her husband of 59 years, Keith. Survivors include daughter, Kristy (Wayne) Heffner of North…
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