LOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, December 3, 1925.) To the courage and presence of mind of D.V. Ferris, cashier of the First National Bank of Diagonal, is given credit for the thwarting of an attempt to rob that institution just before noon yesterday. Mr. Ferris was getting ready to leave the…
Read MoreMount Ayr set to usher in Christmas
MOUNT AYR- Iowa The city of Mount Ayr is set to usher in the holidays with a Lighted Christmas Parade on December 6. The parade will begin at the old train depot site and work its way south to the city square scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m.. Among the other activities planned in addition…
Read MoreFourth Annual Simple Blessings Dinner Honors Nichole Phelps
by Priscilla Alvik Simple Blessings For the past four years Donneta Phelps owner of the Wagon Wheel Café, in Tingley has prepared dinners to share with towns people near and far on Thanksgiving Day. Phelps has named the gift of serving food to others “Simple Blessings”. Phelps through her actions on Thanksgiving Day is doing…
Read MoreThe first four honorees
Ivy Bice by Ashlyn Byer Ivy Bice is the 12th grade daughter of Chris Bice and Andy and Jennifer Kellner. She is positive, dependable, and respectful, all qualities that make her a natural leader. You will always see Ivy putting the most into everything she does in academics and athletics. Ivy is actively involved in…
Read MoreNational Honor Society welcomes new members from MACS
by Jeff Snyder Mount Ayr, Iowa- On November 26, 2025 11 young people were inducted into the Parnassus Chapter of the National Honor Society. This year was the 66th induction ceremony at Mount Ayr High School. The National Honor Society is advised by Abby Stephens Elliott. The keynote speaker at this years induction ceremony was…
Read MoreObituary: Sheila Kathryn (Warren) Marler
Sheila Kathryn (Warren) Marler was born November 17, 1939, and went to her heavenly home on November 18, 2025, at the age of 86 years and 6 hours. Sheila was born in Grant City, Missouri to Edward (Bud) and Magnolia (Nolie) Warren. She attended school in Grant City until marrying Ronnie Wallace on January 21,…
Read MoreObituary: Alice Sue Key O’Kelley
Alice Sue Key O’Kelley, born May 19, 1945, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to God, family, and friends. Alice will be remembered for her warm heart, generous spirit, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. Alice loved being outdoors, embracing…
Read MoreRaiders hoops start ‘stacking bricks’
By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In every sport it’s the final results that show a team’s success or lack thereof, but for the Mount Ayr boy’s basketball team a big part of that is the process of how they get there that matters the most. “So our expectations don’t necessarily go into wins…
Read MoreBoys wrestling looks to build on last years success
By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — When Mount Ayr boys wrestling coach Kevin Turllinger took over the reins of the program four years ago, the number of wrestlers was low. Since that time the squad has more than tripled in size with 17 athletes on the roster this season raises their own expectations. “When…
Read MoreRaiderettes placed seventh at SW Valley
By DALTON SHADLE CORNING, Iowa — The Raiderettes placed seventh during their first wrestling meet of the season at 3rd Annual Southwest Valley Girl’s wrestling Tournament last Saturday in Corning. The results placed Mount Ayr nearly smack dab in the middle of the 15 teams who competed. Coach Mitch Doolittle, in his first year of…
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