Raiderettes fall in three to Central Decatur
CD 3, Mount Ayr 0 The Raiderettes hosted the opening matchup of the Pride of Iowa tournament, facing a tough Central Decatur team. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreShields leads state in tackles for loss
Raider defensive end, John Shields, is the state leader for all classes in tackles for loss with 36 and is 4th in all classes in sacks with nine. For more on Shields, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreBEHIND ENEMY LINES
by Harold Norris In response to several requests, the last from Preston Clark, to give my account of the November 26, 1943, mission to Paris on which Johnny Pyles’ B-17 airplane, The Sweetest One, was rammed by an enemy ship and exploded, I am submitting a description of my experience. I was the tail gunner…
Read MoreAnimal control in Mount Ayr in limbo
Animal Alliance Rescue has announced it will no longer serve as animal control in Mount Ayr. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreFewer students mean fewer funds
The Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors received some potential troubling news about funding for the 2019-2020 school year at their regular meeting Monday, October 15. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMICHAEL MARTIN BAINUM
Michael Martin Bainum, 71, was born on July 20, 1947, in Maryville, Missouri, to Martin and Clorine “Cody” (Mitchell) Bainum, and passed away on September 24, 2018, at his home in Redding, Iowa. He attended Sheridan schools and Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force, serving during…
Read MoreESTHER CATHERINE (DOSER) McALEXANDER
Esther Catherine Doser was born to Emery and Ethel (Bigley) Doser in the family farm home northwest of Kellerton, IA on January 16, 1932. Esther attended the Kellerton Public School graduating in 1950. She continued her education at Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville, MO. She returned home and taught in the Woodland School in…
Read MoreClarinda to face Raiders this Friday night
Coming off a controversial homecoming win, the Raiders will face the Clarinda Cardinals Friday night in Mount Ayr. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes down Lenox, Murray
Mount Ayr 3, Lenox 1 The Raiderettes improved to 15-8 after defeating Lenox during homecoming week. The girls were led by Sam Stewart who had 20 kills and was 11-11 serving. Keirston Klommhaus was also a strong leader of the lead with 15 kills, 12 digs and 21-of-22 with five of the teams six aces.…
Read MoreRaiders win on Homecoming night
Mount Ayr 21, Panora 13 Homecoming was a success for Mount Ayr as they defeated the Panormama Panthers 21-13 Friday night to improve to 5-1 on the season and 2-0 in the district. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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