Mercer new Ringgold GenWeb coordinator
The Ringgold GenWeb Project has a new coordinator. County native and MAC graduate Tony Mercer has taken over the duties after the January 21 passing of Sharon Becker, who had maintained the historical web site for the past 12 years. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreIncreased access to mental health services
South Central Iowa will soon have increased access to mental health services if plans for a new facility in Osceola come to fruition. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreSHIRLEY IRENE JOHNSON
Shirley Irene Johnson, daughter of Wendall Leroy and Alice Pauline (Hansen) McMickle, was born February 24, 1924 at Nora Springs, IA. She was welcomed home by an older brother, Robert L. and the family grew with the addition of siblings, Doris Pauline, John Wesley, James L. and Ronald Dean. Shirley grew up at Milton, IA.…
Read MoreBRENDA KAY SUBLETT
Brenda Kay Sublett, daughter of Cecil R. and Dolores Kay (Perry) Sublett, was born in Medina, OH on June 16, 1966. She was the oldest of three children being followed by Ralph and then Lodene. The family moved to Iowa when the children were small and lived on a farm near Diagonal, IA. Brenda…
Read MoreRaiderette victory over I-35 gives coach Streit 200th career win
Mt. Ayr 67, I-35 38 Traveling to Truro to face an old foe on Monday night, the Raiderettes came home with a non-conference win over the Roadrunners which was also Coach Thad Streit’s 200th career win. “Raiderette basketball has a lot of tradition over the years and I am fortunate enough to have had great…
Read MoreRaiders shake off Bulldog loss to overcome Roadrunners
Bedford 66, Mt. Ayr 56 The Mount Ayr Raiders saw their nine game win streak come to an end Friday night at the hands of the Bedford Bulldogs, knocking the Raiders down to 14-3 on the season which was revenge from their last contest in which Mount Ayr won late in the fourth. For…
Read MoreRaiders on their way to Districts
The Raiders competed at sectionals recently and three moved on to compete at districts this coming Saturday. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMAC Hall of Fame names inductees
The list of latest inductees into the Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame have bee announced. The inductees include the 1963 football team, Carey Crowson, Duane Miller and Jerry Waugh. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCity, county debate law enforcement budget
This time every year the attention of local governmental bodies turns to designing budgets for the upcoming new fiscal year. Such was the case at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council Monday, February 4, where Ringgold County sheriff Rob Haley presented his office’s budget request to provide city law enforcement. For more…
Read MoreHy-Vee acquires local Shopko pharmacy
Hy-Vee, Inc. has announced the purchase of several former Shopko pharmacies in the Midwest, including the one in Mount Ayr. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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