Raiderettes run away with Lenox meet
Despite a very windy night, the Raiderette track team ran ahead of the competition in Lenox Monday night. The Raiderettes scored 156 team points to win the meet. Immediate results were not available at time of press, however, the girls placed first in multiple events. Addy Reynolds continued to show speed, winning the 100 meter…
Read MoreMount Ayr spring sports continue to win
The Raiders traveled to Leon last week to participate in the Central Decatur Cardinal Relays. The Raiders won, scoring 141 points to knock out Woodward Academy who scored 118 points. Chase Henry started off the night with a win in the shot put and second in the dIscus. On the track, Isaac Timmerman ran to…
Read MoreThe First Hy-Vee
BY MIKE AVITT This week’s picture should look familiar. It was painted onto the Peggy Whitson rock on the southwest corner of the Mount Ayr square by Bubba Sorensen. Ken Robertson emailed me some time ago asking for a picture of Beaconsfield for Bubba to use on the rock. I sent this photo and forgot…
Read MoreLooking Back April 18
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, April 30, 1919.) With the soldiers at Camp Dodge: April 28, 1919. The principal interest in military and patriotic circles, centers in paying tribute to the fighting 168th regiment of the famous “Rainbow Division” which is expected to reach Camp Dodge early in May. The…
Read MoreAxne to visit Mount Ayr Wednesday
Third District Congresswoman Cindy Axne will be at the Mount Ayr Public Library Wednesday, April 24 from 4:15-5 p.m. to meet with constituents. Everyone is invited to attend.
Read MoreCouncil approves park employees
The Mount Ayr city council approved the list of summer workers for the Judge Lewis park and swimming pool and discussed ongoing projects at their regular meeting Monday, April 15. Pool employees The council approved the hiring of the following park employees and hourly wages as recommended by the city Park Board: Rhett Murphy –…
Read MoreWho was Judge Lewis?
With the arrival of spring, the name “Judge Lewis” has again become associated with little league baseball and softball, swimming at the public pool, climbing on the playground equipment, pleasure walking, playing tennis or just spending time outdoors with family and friends. But who was this “Judge Lewis”? Charles J. Lewis was born January 13,…
Read MoreHoly Week services set around county
A number of county churches have announced special plans for Holy Week observances. United Baptist-Presbyterian Church Sunrise Easter service at UBP in Mount Ayr begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow at 8 a.m. Wishard Chapel Wishard Chapel Community Church north of Mount Ayr will hold a Good Friday service April 19 beginning at…
Read MoreRCSO investigates vandalism incidents
The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a series of vandalism incidents caused by a motor vehicle. According to the incident report, sometime between 11:30 p.m. on April 8 and 1 a.m. April 9 someone ran over a stop sign at J20 and 255th Ave. and another stop sign at J20 and 260th Ave. just…
Read MoreMYRTLE JANE COMER COOK
Myrtle Jane Comer was born July 20, 1930 in Maloy, IA to Rolla Bryan and Florence Marjorie (Smith) Comer. She graduated from Maloy High School in 1948. Later she got her teaching certificate from Maryville. After she received her certificate, she taught school at country schools, was the librarian at Diagonal School and substitute taught…
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