Iowa’s small towns struggle to gain traction and grow
[This is the first of a series of articles examining the challenges facing rural Iowa communities. The series is a product of research conducted by the Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism, an independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan news service located in Iowa City.] By Randy Pauson and Zoe Seiler A sign welcomes visitors to Humeston,…
Read MoreSnapshots of History Frank and Marilyn Eighme’s gas station
I was flipping through an Arispe Centennial Book recently and saw information about Frank and Marilyn Eighme’s gas station in Arispe. They entered into business at this location in January 1970. This got my interest so let’s take a closer look. Many of my readers may recall an article about Frank’s Service in “Our Iowa”…
Read MoreSHARON KAY MICHAEL
Sharon Kay Michael, 72, of Shannon City passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Sharon’s wishes were to be cremated and no funeral services to be held. Burial will be at a later date at the Murray Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Armstrong Funeral…
Read MoreMARY LOU ENGLAND
Mary Lou England, daughter of Louis Frank and Louise H. (Matus) Votava, was born October 24, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska. The family moved to Clearfield, Iowa in May of 1942. Mary Lou attended and graduated from Clearfield High School. On August 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Paul Martin “Buck” England in Bedford,…
Read MoreJAMIE JO BOOS
Jamie Jo (Jones) Boos, daughter of Patti (Lovitt) Dolecheck (Cecil Dolecheck) and Steve Jones was born November 13, 1970, in Wurzburg, Germany. Jamie later welcomed her brother, Justin, and sister, Stephanie. She grew up in Mount Ayr, IA, graduating from Mount Ayr High School in 1989. During her high school years, Jamie participated in drill…
Read MoreELDON LOYD ADKISSON
Eldon Loyd Adkisson, age 82, died peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2019 while holding the hand of Donna (Wiley) Adkisson, his wife of 65 years. Eldon spent his final hours in hospice care at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and in accordance with Eldon’s wishes, his body has been cremated; that service provided…
Read MoreDONNA JO GODDEN
DONNA JO GODDEN Donna Jo (Ernst) Godden was born February 18, 1951 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Orvel Louis Ernst and Joann (Magee) Ernst. She graduated from high school in Sherman, Texas. Donna spent five years in England where she worked as a secretary and took some college classes before returning to Texas where she attended…
Read MoreRaider baseball begins Friday
Raider baseball kicks off this Friday with a game against Bedford, which begins with junior varsity action at 5:30 p.m. The Raiders finished last season 14-8, ending their season in Centerville against Interstate-35. The Raiders graduated Lucas Wurster, Zach Murphy, Brayden Swank, Marcus Daughton and Bradley Wurster. This season they will field one senior, Connor…
Read MoreRaiderettes snubbed in softball rankings
Track and golf have ended and school is coming to a close, which means softball and baseball season are upon us. The Raiderettes are looking towards Fort Dodge after falling one game short, losing to Logan-Magnolia who fell to Wilton during their stay in Fort Dodge. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association released the…
Read MoreRaiderettes represented at State Meet
Gracie Mobley kicked things off for the Raiderettes at the State Track Meet at Drake University in Des Moines. The conditions were wet as competitors were kicking up plenty of water as they wound up for the throw. Mobley’s first throw landed out-of-bounds and was marked a scratch. On her second throw, she threw a…
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