LOIS JOHNSON
Lois Johnson was born at home, in Ringgold County, IA, on September 25, 1933. She was one of 12 children born to Omer “Casey” and Jenny (Kinder) Holtzman. Lois grew up at Mount Ayr and she attended Mount Ayr High School. On September 21, 1955, Lois married William “Bill” Johnson at Grant City, MO. Lois…
Read MoreSchafer sixth at State Golf
Abbey Schafer finished her Raiderette golfing career with a sixth place finish at the State Golf Meet in Marshalltown recently, grabbing a state medal. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders split two games
The Mount Ayr Raiders split two games this week against Bedford and Southeast Warren to go 3-2 on the season. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes fall to 4-3 after two
The Raiderettes split a pair of games recently, snagging a win over Bedford and dropping a game to Southeast Warren. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreWater back next week?
Portions of eight counties, including all of Ringgold County, have been placed under a “boil order” due to a malfunction at the water treatment plant operated by the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) east of Creston. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCity faces water challenges
The effect of the water warning on city services and a preview of potential swimming pool renovations were among discussion items at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council Monday, June 4. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreShaha defeats Dykstra in supervisor race
Results have been released from the primary election held Tuesday, June 5 in Ringgold County. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreJASON MATTHEW CONN
Jason Matthew Conn was born January 3, 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska to Dale Larry Conn and Diane Kay (Dittman) Conn. He was welcomed home by his sister, Angela Marie. The family lived in Pacific Junction, Henderson, Leon, and Los Lunas, New Mexico. Jason attended Nishna Valley School and obtained his GED in January of 1997.…
Read MoreBONNIE MARIE JOHNTSON
Bonnie Marie Johnston, daughter of Alva and Marie (Leichliter) Cowell, was born at home in Ringgold County, Iowa on July 20, 1931. Bonnie grew up at Mount Ayr and she graduated from Mount Ayr High School with the class of 1949. On March 25, 1951, she was united in marriage to Ronald Johnston at the…
Read MoreJERRY LEOVERN MATHANY
Jerry LeoVern Mathany, son of Francis Leonard and Lula LaVern (Ellison) Mathany, was born July 30, 1935 at the family home near Beaconsfield, Iowa. Jerry grew up on a farm and was always a farmer. Jerry was one of eleven children. He was a caregiver to his younger siblings and helped them as they grew…
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