GROVER MAINS
Grover Weldon Mains, son of Jacob Weldon & Dorothy Inas (Safley) Mains, was born June 26, 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa. Grover grew up in Taylor County and graduated from Lenox High School in 1968. His dad rightfully nicknamed him “Mischievous Mike” because he was so ornery. Grover entered and served in the US Army…
Read MoreRaiders go 3-0 last week
The Raiders had a perfect week to close out the regular season, winning three games remaining on their schedule, with East Union having played on Tuesday, but not available at press time. The Raiders will receive a first round bye in Regionals and have had a great end to the regular season. For more…
Read MoreRaiderette season winding down
Mount Ayr improved to 15-5 after a 2-1 week to close out the season. The Raiderettes loss came against a tough number two ranked Central Decatur team, while they secured wins over Lenox and Wayne. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreFive Raiders place first at Sectionals
The Mount Ayr Raider wrestlers participated in sectional wrestling on Saturday, February 3. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCity hopes to avoid booster station litigation
A new wrinkle in the ongoing discussion concerning performance of the water booster station was discussed at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council Monday, February 5. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read More‘Perceived threat’ causes lock-down of Mount Ayr elementary
Mount Ayr elementary school was placed in a short lock-down Wednesday, January 31 following a perceived threat to a staff member. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreNew Election Integrity Law introduced
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate visited Mount Ayr Thursday, February 1 to introduce Iowa’s new Election Integrity Law. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCounty Democrats, Republicans brave weather to caucus
Ringgold County political officials reported a relatively low turnout at this year’s Democrat and Republican caucuses held Monday, February 6. A non-presidential election year and inclement weather were cited as probable reasons for the low turnout. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreDOROTHY WURSTER
Dorothy A. Wurster, formerly of Tingley, passed away January 24, 2018 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah, Iowa. She was born Dorothy Ann Fox on April 23, 1931 in Mahaska County to Leslie and Ella Mae Rose Fox. She attended Center School, a one-room school, in Monroe Township, Mahaska County. She graduated from Lacey…
Read MoreHarvey Roach, Sr.
Harvey Ray Roach was born March 28, 1944 in Allendale, Missouri to Jesse and Lucy May (Barnhart) Roach. He went through ninth grade in Allendale High School. On June 21, 1966 Harvey was united in marriage to Eldeen Roach in Grant City, Missouri. To this union were four children, Harvey Ray Roach, Jr., Waunita Ann…
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