Just passin’ thru Mount Ayr
Anyone traveling along Highway 2 in Mount Ayr Monday morning might have noticed an unusual sight – a hammock tied between the two sign posts at El Vaquero restaurant. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes ‘3-peat’ as POI champs
For the third straight year, the Mount Ayr Raiderette track team dominated the field in capturing the championship of the Pride of Iowa Conference track meet. Details can be found in the Record-News online edition.
Read MoreMount Ayr boys second at POI, Raider Relays
The Mount Ayr Raider track team placed second at the Pride of Iowa Conference meet April 30 and at their own Raider Relays April 24. Details can be found in the Record-News online edition.
Read MoreMount Ayr golfers tune up for POI
The Raider/Raiderette golf teams traveled to Happy Hollow Golf Course to take on the Southwest Valley Timberwolves in a dual meet. Details can be found in the Record-News online edition.
Read MoreTAMI SUE (SWANK) CASE
TAMI SUE (SWANK) CASE Tami Sue (Swank) Case was born September 1, 1969 in Mount Ayr to Leonard and Charlotte (Combs) Swank. She graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1988. After school Tami married Darrel Case and they had a son, Joshua Brandon Case. They made their home in Mount Ayr. They later divorced.…
Read MorePAUL CLIFTON SMITH
PAUL CLIFTON SMITH Paul Clifton Smith was born to Milo and Ida (Driver) Smith on January 12, 1924 in Clarke County. He was the fourth oldest of 15 children. He went to school in Clarke County and helped his dad on the farm. In March 1943 he went into the service, he was First Marine…
Read MoreIT’S AN HONOR
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Those are the words of Justin Gourley in describing April 25 the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Details can be found in the Record-News online edition.
Read MoreHeath care driving local economy
In recognition of National Hospital Week (May 6-12), the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) has compiled data highlighting the degree to which employment in the health sector impacts both state and local economies. Details may be found in the Record-News online edition.
Read MoreCourthouse lawn getting a make-over
The Ringgold County courthouse and courtyard are in the process of getting a make-over. Details may be found in the Record-News online edition.
Read MoreALAN CURTIS JONES
Alan Curtis Jones was born to William and Hazel (Hullinger) Jones on the family farm in rural Tingley on August 20, 1941. Welcoming him home were older siblings, Lloyd, Robert, David, Mary, Mildred and Margaret. Curt later helped welcome siblings, Lois Maxine, Kendrick, Gene and Martha. Curt passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on…
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