From home-based to brick and mortar, Uniquely Radiant continues to evolve
During a time when much attention focuses on a business closing, it’s a welcome change to learn of a new business opening locally. Such is the case with Uniquely Radiant, a new boutique that opened February 1 at 113 N. Taylor Street in Mount Ayr. And while the location may be new, owner Jennifer Kellner…
Read MoreSupervisors respond to DOT letter
Letter to the Editor, While the letter addressed to the Board of Supervisors in response to a letter written by the Iowa DOT dated December 14, 2018 has a lot of good information in it, we are already aware of the code sections pertaining to a county engineer, having gone through the hiring process in…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, March 5, 1919.) Ringgold County losses in the war-KIA, Carl Herrington, Ray Clark and Frank Norris. Died in France-Louis Elick and John Andesrson. Died in camp, Peter Dewey, Ralph Dyer, Homer Greenrod, Earl Malaney, Victor Morris George Philippi, Clyde Woods and Alan McCreary. The general…
Read MoreRinggold City School pupils and teacher in 1928
BY MIKE AVITT Thanks to Crae Geist for this week’s picture. I’m guessing this photo belonged to his mother, Cleola (Burchett) Geist, as two of her siblings are in the picture. In the front row, left to right, we see: Elizabeth Butler, Agnes Barnhart, Opal Marshall, Betty Burchett, Madge Barnhouse, Bonnie Haley, Inez Marshall, and…
Read MoreRaiders lose to DMC
DMC 61, MA 47 The Raiders fell in a hard fought battle to Des Moines Christian Thursday night, effectively ending their bid for State. More details will be available in next weeks Record-News.
Read MoreJUANITA CLOUSE
Juanita Clouse, 88, of Massena passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at the Heritage House in Atlantic. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Massena United Methodist Church in Massena. Pastor Karen Patrick officiated the service. A luncheon was held at the church immediately following the services.…
Read MoreRaiders advance three to State
Mount Ayr sends some experienced wrestlers to the State Meet at Wells Fargo starting Thursday, February 14 and ending Saturday, February 16. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreStewart leads Raiderettes to victory
Mt. Ayr 73, I-35 50 The Raiderettes were victorious over the Interstate 35 Lady Roadrunners on Saturday night to advanced to the next round of regional play against Central Decatur. The Raiderettes were led by Sam Stewart who had a huge game, almost breaking the record for most points in a game, with 37. The…
Read MoreRaiderettes place third at Panther Invite
Mount Ayr had a successful bowling meet against Southeast Warren and West Central Valley recently with both boys and girls winning. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreShopko to close in Mount Ayr
The Shopko Stores Operating Company, LLC has officially announced the Shopko Hometown store in Mount Ayr will close effective May 5. Local store manager John Stieh confirmed the announcement but could provide no further details. The Shopko company had filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in mid-January, but the closing of several stores and the sale of…
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