Dolecheck named chair of education committee
House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) recently announced that Rep. Cecil Dolecheck (R-Mount Ayr) will serve as the Chairman of the House Education Committee during the 88th General Assembly. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreTeen Center says goodbye to long time coordinator
After 13 years as the Ringgold County Teen Center coordinator, Darren Jones has decided move on. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreJAMES LEE HULLINGER
James Lee Hullinger was born June 13, 1934 to Carl and Ressa (Lovely) Hullinger at their home in Ellston, IA. He was welcomed by Carl Jr, Donald, Betty, and Harold then joined later by Danny and Jane. The family moved to Clarinda, IA when Jim was in the ninth grade where he graduated with the…
Read MoreCHERI LEA LYDDON
Cheri Lea Lyddon was born February 17, 1960 to Daryl S. and Helen I. (Bruner) Lyddon in Corning, Iowa. Cheri spent the first few years of her life on the family farm west of Clearfield with her parents and three older siblings. Named her “Special Child” by her mother, Cheri’s sweet and loving personality made…
Read MoreMount Ayr bowling teams back on the lanes
The Mount Ayr Raider and Raiderette bowling teams are in full swing after having their first meet on Monday, November 19. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes return star cast to 2018 team
With snow on the ground it is feeling a lot more like winter and with the cold comes high school winter sports. This winter we will watch the Raiderettes as they attempt to repeat their 18-6 season from last year after graduating three seniors, but maintaining talent throughout the team. For more on this…
Read MoreWrestlers eager to take to the mats
John Ford enters yet another season as the Mount Ayr wrestling coach, but this year the coaching staff looks slightly different as Eric Ehlen joins coach Ford as co-head coach, while being assisted by Kevin Trullinger and Chance Copper. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders look to continue success
The Raiders are back in session, this time on the court, as basketball is now underway. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreBLIZZARD!
For the second time in two weeks, Ringgold County and the surrounding area were hit with heavy snow. The snow of Sunday, November 25, however, came with high winds, creating blizzard conditions and treacherous driving for anyone trying to get home from their Thanksgiving holiday. For more on this story, sign in to the…
Read MoreNoble to hang her shingle in Mount Ayr
A love of small towns and rural areas together with a wealth of legal experience has resulted in a new attorney hanging out her shingle in Mount Ayr. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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