PAMELA JOYCE LARSEN
Pamela Joyce Larsen was born February 2, 1952 to Priscilla Ann (Aukland) and Harold Lee Larsen in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Pam graduated from Clearfield High School in 1970. Pam lived in Clearfield and most recently in Mount Ayr. She worked as a ward clerk at the Ringgold County Hospital for many years. Pam passed away…
Read MoreDEAN HERBERT BASTOW
Dean Herbert Bastow, 82, of Temple passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Bastow was born April 3, 1936 in Tingley, Iowa to Ernest and Leola Bastow. He graduated from Tingley High School in 1954. Dean then graduated from…
Read MoreCARL DWAYNE PEPPMEIER
Carl Dwayne Peppmeier son of Ruth J. (George) and Laurence Ray Peppmeier was born August 27, 1939 in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa. Dwayne grew up in Kellerton and graduated from Beaconsfield High School in 1957. In 1964 he married Gloria Badgerow in Grand River, Iowa and in 1966 they made their home in Des Moines,…
Read MoreRONALD LEWIS SHIELDS
Ronald Lewis Shields was born southwest of Kellerton in Ringgold County, Iowa on the family farm September 13, 1934. Ronald was the first-born child of Kenneth Leo and Juanita Natalie Whisler Shields. He was later joined by sister Sheryol Lee and brother Edward Linn. He attended country schools and then high school in Mount Ayr.…
Read MoreRaiders fall 13-2 in districts to elusive Roadrunners
The Raiders fell to I-35 in the quarterfinal round of District Tournaments in Centerville most recently, though before post-season play began, the Raiders were able to get in two make-up games against Southwest Valley and a game against Orient-Macksburg, grabbing three wins along the way. For more on this story, sign in to the…
Read MoreRaiderette season stats show successful 2018 team
The Raiderettes season ended in Logan with a tough 2-1 loss against Logan-Magnolia in the Regional Final game. Missing their bid for a State Tournament run. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreBeef plant eyes Mount Ayr
An Iowa-based entrepreneur is considering Mount Ayr as the site of a new beef packing plant. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCouncil questions legality of closed session
Discussion surrounding a closed session and approval of payments for ongoing projects comprised the bulk of discussion at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council on Monday, July 16. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRCH introduces 3D mammography
The Medical Imaging staff at Ringgold County Hospital has announced the addition of a Genius 3D Mammography Exam. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreEDWIN ROTERT
Edwin “Ed” Rotert, age 86 of Algona, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his home. Mass of the Christian Burial was held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona with Rev. Ed Girres celebrating. Visitation was held on Friday, July 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. until…
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