BEHIND ENEMY LINES
The sacrifices made by U.S. service men and women and their families in World War II are well documented. And while the lives of loved ones were no less precious back then as they are today, it seems the reports of those killed or missing in action bordered on “everyday news.” For more on…
Read MoreCounty sets engineer interview
The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors gave an update on the search for a county engineer during their “Open Forum” event at the Ringgold County Courthouse Monday evening. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreSOAR presents avian program
Kay Neumann, of SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources), traveled from Carol to Mount Ayr with an adult female bald eagle and a juvenile female red tailed hawk to give an audience a very unique experience. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreBETTY ANN SCOTT
Betty was born on November 3, 1929 in Kellerton, Iowa. She peacefully left on September 17, 2018 in Meridian, Idaho. Betty had a full, long life of 88 years. Her passions and joys were many. Betty loved all things in nature. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, flowers, wildlife and raising livestock. Betty grew up on…
Read MoreDorothy Maxine (Reynolds) Campbell
Dorothy was born on July 28, 1926 in Delphos, Iowa to Merle and Gladys (McCarty) Reynolds and passed away September 15, 2018, in Fremont, NE. She attended Tingley High School and graduated as the Valedictorian of the class of 1944. For her academic achievements Dorothy was awarded a full teaching scholarship. On November 5, 1944…
Read MoreJones sets new school record at SWCC
The Raider and Raiderette Cross Country teams took a short trip north to Creston to run at the Southwestern Community College course. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders tame Wildcats to improve to 4-1
Mount Ayr 54, WCV 29 The Raiders traveled to Stuart to take on West Central Valley last Friday night and despite trailing early in the first, came back to win 54-29 after scoring 38 points in the second quarter alone. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read More14-8 Raiderettes continue to improve despite rough patches
Mount Ayr volleyball traveled to Stanton last week for a triangular against Stanton and Griswold, snagging two wins before a loss to East Mills came on Thursday. The girls then headed to Bedford for a tournament where they were 4-1, losing again to East Mills, but improving to 14-8 on the season. For more…
Read MoreCity water project back on track
The water distribution system improvement project is back on track following a special session of the Mount Ayr city council Thursday, September 20. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRCH trustees discuss billing, building lots
Bundled billing, lowered prices on hospital lots for sale, and updates on both the Concussion Vital Signs program and additional contracted Emergency Department staff were high points at Ringgold County Hospital’s regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting held Monday, September 17. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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