Four Raiders headed to ‘The Well’ for State Wrestling
The Mount Ayr Raiders advanced four wrestlers to the state meet after they competed in districts at Riverside this past Saturday. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders finish first in POI for first time in 18 years
For the first time in 18 years, the Raiders placed first in the Pride of Iowa Championship following a victory over East Union last Tuesday. Mount Ayr, Central Decatur and Martensdale-St. Marys finished in a three-way tie at 13-3 while Bedford was 12-4 and Pleasantville was 11-5. For more on this story, sign in…
Read MoreRaiderettes finish season with win
The Raiderettes ended the regular season on a win over East Union recently to give them nice momentum heading into Regionals. The Raiderettes faced Interstate-35 on Tuesday, February 13, however, the game had yet to be played before press time and results of the game will appear in the February 22 issue of the Record-News…
Read MoreBowlers place third in final regular season meet; participate in districts
The Raider and Raiderettes participated in the POI bowling tournament recently, with both teams placing third. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreBoard approves new football complex building
After a lengthy discussion at their regular meeting Monday, February 12, the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors accepted a bid for the construction of a new restroom/concession building at the football complex. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MorePublic meeting on moving 6th grade Monday
The Mount Ayr Community School District will hold a presentation on Monday, February 19, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium concerning a proposal to relocate the sixth grade from the elementary to the secondary building to implement a “middle school model” with the seventh and eighth grades. For more on this story,…
Read MoreWatershed projects will impact county budget
Funding to cover the costs of the operation, maintenance and replacement of watershed projects in Ringgold County will impact the Rural Basic tax in the upcoming county budget. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRANDY SCOTT SEYNAEVE
Randy Scott Seynaeve was born on July 29, 1962 in Moline, IL. Born to parents Frederick Arthur and Frances Miller Seynaeve, he joined big brother Andy Dill Seynaeve at their home along the Rock River in Illinois. When Randy was five, his family grew to include step mom Ellen Seynaeve, then brother Dan Seynaeve. In…
Read MoreCAROL L. WILCOXSON
Carol L. Wilcoxson, 89, formerly of Lamoni, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Southern Hills Specialty Care Center in Osceola. No public services are to be scheduled. Private burial will be at the Trinity Christian Cemetery near Decatur, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Christian Church. Online condolences may be given…
Read MoreDONELLA RAE DRAKE
Donella Rae Drake was born on February 13, 1931 near Mount Ayr. Her parents were Ray and Hazel Middleton. She graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1950. On March 17, 1952 Donella was united in marriage to Linden Drake in a little church in South Carolina. They lived on a farm east of…
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