LARRY WAYNE FLETCHER
Larry Wayne Fletcher was born March 26, 1949 at Iowa Lutheran in Des Moines, Iowa to Everett Troy Fletcher and Alice Alcista (Wimer) Fletcher. He graduated from Diagonal High School in 1967. Larry was united in marriage to Linda Staats in 1968 and to this union had one son, Larry Wayne, Jr. Larry and Linda…
Read MoreBOB DON MCCALLUM
Uncle Bobby Don McCallum was born in Dallas, Texas on December 23, 1944 to Grady and Margaret (Polley) McCallum. On December 29, 1961 Bobby joined the United States Navy and served until July 3, 1963. Bobby loved to go fishing. He was a very giving person and loved to make everyone laugh. He traveled many…
Read MoreMARVIN LEE SOBOTKA
Marvin Lee Sobotka was born to Otto and Albena (Jezek) on February 17, 1924 in Benton, Iowa. He graduated from Benton High School in 1941. After graduating he went into the United States Air Force and served until the end of the war in 1945. During this time, he served with the 98th Bomb Group…
Read MoreRaiders fall to Van Meter Bulldogs
Van Meter 35, Mt. Ayr 6 Van Meter hosted the Raiders in a district 8 showdown Friday night in a game that would determine the champion of the district. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRegional volleyball opened Tuesday
The regional volleyball tournament opened up on Tuesday, October 16 with Southwest Valley hosting Nodaway Valley and Central Decatur hosting Wayne.
Read MoreRaiders face ACGC for first time Friday
The Raiders will look to defeat the ACGC (Adair-Casey – Guthrie Center) Chargers, more than likely giving them a spot in the playoffs, a first since their last trip in 2015. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreBEHIND ENEMY LINES
by Harold Norris The house [upon which Norris landed after parachuting out of his plane] was on what I think was the west side of the road. The [Nazi] soldiers were on the east side of the road and between a quarter and a half mile away. There was a growth of underbrush along the…
Read MoreThree vie for open supervisor slot
Next month’s general election features a three-way race for a seat on the Ringgold County board of supervisors. As has been the case in the past elections, the Record-News has asked the candidates to respond to a brief set of questions aimed at providing voters insight into the candidates’ positions. Their answers are presented here…
Read MoreCouncil tackles animal control, nuisance properties
Addressing the issues of animal control and nuisance properties comprised the bulk of the Monday, October 15 regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders down Clarinda 28-6
Mount Ayr 28, Clarinda 6 Despite the early start time of 6 p.m., the crowd at the Mount Ayr – Clarinda football game saw an hour and a half of delays, getting through one quarter in 30 minutes and not starting the second quarter until 8 p.m. For more on this story, sign in…
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