City moves to borrow $2.5 million
At their regular meeting Monday, October 21, the Mount Ayr city council took the next step toward borrowing up to $2.5 million in general obligation bonds for use in upcoming infrastructure projects. Michael Maloney of the financial services firm of D.A. Davidson met with the council to clarify the bonding process and further explain how…
Read MoreSpooktacular Halloween on tap
The Halloween season wraps up with Tingley Fun Night, Trick or Treat Nights, and the final performances of the Nightmare on Madison Street. Tingley Fun Night Tingley will hold their 73rd Halloween Fun Night on Saturday, October 26. A pumpkin decorating challenge is the first activity underway. Pumpkins are available free at the Tingley Community…
Read MoreMount Ayr, Diagonal renew academic sharing agreement
At their October meetings, both the Mount Ayr and Diagonal school boards unanimously renewed the academic sharing agreement for another three years. In place in one form or another since 1992, the sharing agreement allows Diagonal students in grades 9-12 to attend academic and vocational classes in Mount Ayr each morning. In exchange, the Diagonal…
Read MoreSheriff to take back unwanted drugs
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal…
Read MoreDONALD LEE STRINGHAM
Donald Lee Stringham was born June 10, 1941 at home in Mount Ayr, IA to Ernest Milton Stringham and Colene Fentress (Vance) Stringham. Donnie grew up with Curtis Ray. He went to school in Mount Ayr up to his first day of his senior year and got expelled for driving his 1941 Chevy Coupe car…
Read MoreRICHARD LEE BELL
Richard Lee Bell, 75, of the Hillsboro and Houghton communities passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at his home. Richard was born on February 27, 1944, in Mount Ayr, IA the son of Harold Raymond and Pauline Long Bell. In his youth he was a member of the Baptist Youth Fellowship in Delphos, IA…
Read MoreJones sets new school record in Greenfield
The Mount Ayr harriers took to the course in Nodaway Valley last week that saw great weather and a fast course along with three Mount Ayr medalist and a new school record on that course for the 5K, while seventeen Mount Ayr runners had personal or season best runs. The Raiderettes finished eighth overall as…
Read MoreRaiders look to top Van Meter
Friday night the Raiders host the number one ranked (RPI rankings) Van Meter Bulldogs while the Raiders sit at number six. The Raiders rebounded from their Panorama loss with a 35-3 victory over the Clarinda Cardinals last week, whereas the Bulldogs are coming off a 20-0 win over the previously undefeated Panorama Panthers. Van Meter…
Read MoreRaiderettes down Wayne before loss to Southwest Valley Monday
SWV 3, Mount Ayr 0 Southwest Valley traveled to Mount Ayr last week for a regular season volleyball match. The Raiderettes attempted to fend off the Timberwolf powerhouse but fell after three sets. In the loss, Mount Ayr was led by Sam Stewart with nine kills on 23 attempts and Channler Henle who had seven…
Read MoreRaiders collect nearly 400 yards in win over Cardinals
Mt. Ayr 35, Clarinda 3 The Raiders traveled to Clarinda Friday night, on what was the Cardinals homecoming. The Raiders spoiled the night with a 35-3 victory, shutting out the Cardinals for the last three quarters of the game, allowing the field goal late in the first. “I am really pleased what we did tonight,…
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