Obituary – Carol Wortman
Carol Wortman, 69, of Shannon City, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home near Shannon City surrounded by her family. Celebration of Life Services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston. Pastor Jodi Rushing will officiate. Family requests casual dress. Burial will be in Union…
Read MoreDaylight Savings Time, maybe.
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Ringgold County residents may soon no longer have to remember to change their clocks twice a year if Congress approves legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the United States. The proposal, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, would end the long-standing tradition of moving clocks…
Read MoreSchool board talks athletics and construction
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa —The Mount Ayr Community School District Board of Education discussed new athletic opportunities, facility updates and revisions to student handbooks during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on July 15. Superintendent Jason Shaffer also announced that eighth-grade students will now be eligible to participate in high school athletics on a sport-by-sport…
Read MoreCourthouse roof replaced again after installation issues
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa —For the second time in six months the Ringold County Courthouse has received a new roof. Repairs previously made to the structure as a result of the violent hailstorm the area received in the spring of 2024 had to be redone because of a faulty first installation attempt. The…
Read MorePeggy Whitson Rock restored, protected for years to come
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The now famous Peggy Whitson rock on the southwest corner of the Ringgold County Courthouse lawn has been given a welcomed refresh by none other than the original artist, Roy “Bubba” Sorensen. Sorensen has worked throughout the week in very hot conditions bringing life back to his original…
Read MoreRaiderettes season ends with loss to Rockets
By RYAN STONEBRAKER EDDYVILLE, Iowa — The season is over for the Mount Ayr Raiderette softball team. This comes after a 11-2 loss to Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in the regional quarterfinal game last Wednesday in Eddyville. Mount Ayr ends the 2026 season with a 12-9 record. The Raiderettes scored the first run of the game in the top…
Read MoreMount Ayr Can’t Rally Late, Season Ends In District Final
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr baseball team had the tying and winning runs on base in the bottom of the seventh inning, but could not score in their 5-4 district final loss to Lenox last Saturday. The game was the second time in as many years that the Raiders and…
Read MoreGraham homers twice in district win
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa – After beating Essex in their first postseason game, the Mount Ayr Raiders beat POI rival Southwest Valley 14-3 on July 7 at home to advance along the tournament trail. The Raiders out-hit SW Valley 13-3 in the ball game and won the game by the mercy run rule.…
Read MoreObituary – Richard “Dick” Longfellow
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Lee Longfellow, who departed this life on May 9, 2026, in Houston, TX, following a short illness. Born on September 16, 1939, at home in Conway, IA, Dick lived a life centered around family, hard work, laughter, and the people he loved…
Read MoreObituary – Debbie Poore
Debbie was one of the kindest, most joyful, and most faithful Christian woman anyone could hope to meet. She was one of five children born to James and Marilyn Woosley on February 12, 1961, in Bloomington, Illinois. Growing up on the farm outside Garden Grove, Iowa, she spent her days searching the creek for arrowheads…
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