HORACE A. JOHNSTON
Horace A. Johnston, “Andy,” age 77, died on Friday, April 6, 2018 in San Antonio, TX. Andy was born in Diagonal, IA on August 10, 1940, to Robert and Floretta Johnston, but was largely raised by his grandparents, Horace and Martha Johnston, who he had great affection for. He was one of four siblings, to…
Read MorePAMELA JEAN FARREN
Pamela Jean (McIntire) Farren lived with the intention of leaving a legacy from the date of her birth, January 26, 1951, until she drew her last breath on April 8, 2018. She was born and grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from East High School in May of 1969 and was married to…
Read MoreMAC ELBERT CROSS
Mac Elbert Cross, son of Ames R. and Elberta R. (McKinstry) Cross, “was born at a very young age” on September 28, 1941 in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Mac graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1960. Mac enjoyed camping and riding his horse, Sparkle, on trail rides with friends. One time, Mac and friends went…
Read MoreJAMES JEFFREY ROUTH
James Jeffrey (Big Jim) Routh, the only son of Francis Aaron and Velda Eleanor (Chandler) Routh, was born October 12, 1957, and departed this life on April 14, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was baptized into the Clearfield Methodist church on June 15, 1958. He graduated from Diagonal High School in 1976.…
Read MoreRaiders take first win of the season in Leon
The Raiders were able to sneak in another track meet in Leon during the short Spring weather last week. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes outrun opponents at Guy Clark Relays
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Read MoreRaiderettes reach 3-0, Raiders grab two wins in triangular
Spring weather passed through southern Iowa last week and the Mount Ayr golf teams were able to take advantage of it and hit the links in Corydon. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreWhitson memorial planned for courthouse lawn
One of Ringgold County’s most famous natives, astronaut Peggy Whitson from Beaconsfield, may soon have a memorial on the courthouse lawn to celebrate her record-breaking achievements in space. The brainchild of Ken Robertson of Mount Ayr, the plan calls for a memorial rock, similar to the “Freedom Rock” in Diagonal, honoring Whitson and placed on…
Read MoreRCCB again makes pitch for Old Lake
Last fall, the Ringgold County Conservation Board (RCCB) approached the Mount Ayr City Council about the possibility of turning the Old Lake area north of Mount Ayr into a RCCB-run recreation area. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreArea state legislators give update on session
State Representative Cecil Dolecheck (R-Mount Ayr) and State Senator Mark Costello (R-Imogene) meet with a good sized crowd Saturday afternoon during the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce’s “Legislative Coffee” at the Ringgold County Extension Service office. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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