‘Old Lake’ plans put on hold
There were more questions than answers during a special meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council Monday evening regarding the final disposition of the “Old Lake” property north of Mount Ayr. For more ont his story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMARY MILLER
Mary Miller, 68, of Oskaloosa, IA formerly of the Ringgold County area passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Tingley Cemetery in Tingley. Visitation will follow burial at the Tingley Community Building on Saturday from 12:00…
Read MoreVEVA JOY VORHIES
Veva Joy (Short) Vorhies was born on a farm near Diagonal on April 23, 1930. She lived her early life with her parents Ray and Minnie (Reynolds) Short in the Diagonal/Shannon City area. She was the fourth of five surviving children. She graduated from Shannon City High School 1948 where she played girls basketball. Following…
Read MoreJENNIFER LEE WATKINS
Jennifer Lee Watkins (Donson), 45 of Kellerton, IA was born March 2, 1972, in Mechanicsburg, PA to Jack Donson and Patricia Holzworth. She passed peacefully in her sleep on November 4, 2017 in her home. Jenni was a graduate of Susquenita High School in PA. After graduation she studied horticulture and floral design. She was…
Read MoreHELEN FERN UMBARGER
Helen Fern Umbarger HELEN FERN UMBARGER Helen Fern (Rinehart) Umbarger was born November 12, 1927 in Allendale, Missouri to Clyde Everett and Jewell (Whited) Rinehart. Helen graduated from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Missouri. In 1945, Helen was united in marriage to Raymond “Shorty” Umbarger. In 1953, Helen and Shorty moved to a farm…
Read MoreCRAIG ALLEN FORD
Craig Allen Ford, youngest son born to Edward E. and Margaret E. (Sullivan) Ford, was born July 29, 1955 at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr, IA. Craig was welcomed home by his older brothers, Charles and Mike; and would later help welcome into the family his sister, Marcia. Craig grew up with a…
Read MoreCheer squad takes first at state competition
The Mount Ayr Raider Cheerleading Squad recently traveled north to participate in competition cheer on Saturday. The girls came home as state champions in the time-out cheer division. For more, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes well represented on All-Conference teams and All-Conference academic honors
After a 20-10 season, five Raiderettes have been selected for the Pride of Iowa All-Conference teams. For more, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreArea election results released
Results are unofficial. Absentee ballots (18) will be counted Thursday, November 9. Results will be canvassed by county supervisors Monday, November 13. Results do not reflect scattering of write-in votes. For results, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRCCB makes pitch for ‘Old Lake’
A new proposal for the future of the “Old Lake,” another high bid for relocation of the water booster station and a proposal for a change in the city’s city-wide clean-up program were items of discussion at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr city council Monday, November 6. For more sign in to…
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