Obituary – Lloyd Raymond Drake
Lloyd Raymond Drake entered the world on November 5, 1935, weighing a whopping 13 pounds—a sign from the very beginning that he would leave a big impression on everyone he met. He was born to Loren Russell and Velma Juanita (Hailey) Drake and was welcomed home by his older siblings, Juanita and Harold. A few…
Read MoreObituary – Caryl Maxine Dukes
Caryl Maxine Dukes, 87, was received into Heaven Saturday evening, October 24, 2026. She took her last earthly breath at Brio in Johnston, Iowa, after spending her final days surrounded by the love of many family and friends. Caryl was born on August 6, 1939, to Harold and Margaret Taylor near Tingley, Iowa. Two years…
Read MoreElection Day is here
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — After months of being inundated with commercials from candidates of all stripes, Election Day is upon the voters of Ringgold County, throughout the state and across the nation. Here in Ringgold County the polls open at 7 a.m., Tuesday, November 3 and will remain open until 8 p.m.…
Read MoreWind energy company lays out turbine plans
By IVY BICE DIAGONAL, Iowa — During Diagonal’s school board meeting last Wednesday, Alex Ingelsrud, of Steelhead Americas, presented information about the company’s proposed wind energy project in Ringgold County, which has been in development for approximately three years. The company is exploring a project consisting of 65 wind turbines with a targeted generating capacity…
Read MoreCandidates seek state senate office (Part 2)
Baier stumps for state senate seat By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With the election upon us Republican candidate for the open Iowa State Senate seat recently came to Ringgold County to make his pitch to voters. Baier is a current a member of the Cass County Board of Supervisors where he has served…
Read MoreCandidates seek state senate office (Part 1)
Uhlenkamp vies for state senate seat By JEFF SNYDER MOUNT AYR, Iowa —James Uhlenkamp of Mount Ayr recently paid a visit to the Mount Ayr Record News to share his vision of what the role as State Senator for District 9 would look like should he win the election on November 3. During the interview,…
Read MoreMount Ayr Fire Department holds training
By IVY BICE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department and Diagonal Volunteer Fire Department participated in specialized flashover trailer training Saturday, Oct. 17, to help firefighters recognize dangerous fire conditions and prepare for real-life emergencies. The training began with a three-hour classroom session at the Mount Ayr Fire Hall before participants…
Read MoreCouncil listens to presentations
By JEFF SNYDER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With the an impending increase on water prices being levied against Mount Ayr in the near future by the Southern Iowa Rural Water Authority (SIRWA), council members heard a presentation from Northland Public Finance during its regular meeting Monday night at City Hall. Northland is a public consulting…
Read MoreRaider boys place fifth at POI
By RYAN STONEBRAKER CORNING, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boys cross country team placed fifth at last week’s Pride of Iowa Conference meet in Corning. The Raiders had 130 team points. Nodaway Valley won the conference title for the third straight year, scoring 19 points to win the team title. Central Decatur was the runner-up team with…
Read MorePostseason begins for Raiderettes
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiderettes began their postseason play this week as the playoffs began on Monday night for teams in Classes 2A and 1A. Mount Ayr enters the postseason with a record of 4-21 after falling in the first round of the Pride of Iowa Conference tournament last week. Mount Ayr…
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