Raiders get win over Lenox and Lamoni
The Mount Ayr bowling teams competed against Lamoni/CD and Lenox here in Mount Ayr on Monday night. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCrain retires from medical practice
A veteran local physician said goodbye to his patients this week, but he’s not saying goodbye to the community. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreShopko declares bankruptcy
Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy last Wednesday, but the Mount Ayr store is not among the 11 Iowa stores slated for closure in March and April. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreDodge publishes book for his grandchildren
A Christmas present for his grandchildren provided the initiative for a Mount Ayr man to become a published author. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreAustin Bowen
Austin Bowen, son of Larry and Sharon Bowen, was born January 22, 1979. Austin grew up in Delphos and Benton with is 2 older brothers. He graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1998. Austin passed away January 16, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father; and niece Charlcey Bowen. He…
Read MoreMike Olszewski
Mike Olszewski, son of Bernard & Anna (O’Neil) Olszewski, was born September 19, 1946 in Cook County, Illinois. He graduated from high school and served two years in the US Army in Vietnam. Mike married Phyllis Saville on December 7, 1996 in Grant City, MO. He worked several years at Trolley Industries (Gummy Bears) in…
Read MoreRICHARD DALE SCOTT
Richard Dale Scott, son of Noel and Georgia (Marrifield) Scott, was born November 24, 1935 at Jameson, MO. In 1949, he was promoted from the eighth grade at Jameson Community School. Dick was born with Muscular Dystrophy, but he did not let that effect his life. He overcame the obstacles with determination and grace and…
Read MoreANNA LINKEY
Anna Linkey, daughter of Joe and Josie (Prochaska) Skarda, was born September 4, 1916 at Bolivar, MO. The family moved to Iowa and she grew up in the Mount Ayr vicinity, graduating from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1933. Anna took teachers training in high school and taught country school for a few years.…
Read MoreBARBARA KAY REYNOLDS
Barbara Kay (Main) Reynolds was born December 24, 1934 to Elma E. (Stephens) Main and Weldon C. Main in Mount Ayr, Iowa. She graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1952. After graduation Barb was united in marriage to Richard Lee Reynolds on July 20, 1952 at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr, Iowa.…
Read MoreHarlan wins the Ron Scott Memorial Duals
The Ron Scott Memorial Duals brought with it quite a bit of snow, but that didn’t stop the event from coming out in full force. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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