ENDANGERED IN RINGGOLD COUNTY
While most people would associate the term “endangered species” with animals such as bald eagles, certain wolves and varieties of whales, it may come as a surprise that Ringgold County is home to five species designated as “endangered” or “threatened” by the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). For more sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreVeterans Day observances planned
The Ringgold Singers will perform two patriotic programs in honor of Veterans Day. On Thursday, Nov. 9 they will appear at Mount Ayr Health Care and on Nov. 16 they will perform at Clearview Home. Both programs begin at 6:45 p.m. For more, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreHelen Umbarger Funeral Notice
Helen Umbarger, 89, of Mount Ayr, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr. Helen’s memorial services are pending at this time at the Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr, Iowa. Her full obituary will be in next weeks paper.
Read MoreMARY LYNN MILLER
Mary Lynn (Eighme) Miller was born January 31, 1949 in Creston, Iowa to Lucius Dale Eighme and Georgia Lee (Lutz) Eighme. She graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1967. On June 24, 1967 Mary was united in marriage to Dennis Marvin Miller. Mary was a homemaker and later worked for Ankeny Drug Town as…
Read MoreRaider 2017 football stats compiled
The Raiders ended their season at 3-6 which also marks the first losing season of head coaches Delwyn Showalter and Derek Lambert in their 17 years of co-head coaching the Raiders. For more on the Raider football season, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderette volleyball season stats told
Keirston Klommhaus led the team in kills this year, tallying up 294 on 784 attempts. Klommhaus was also successful on 281 of 315 serves which landed her 66 aces. For more on the girls stats and a full stat box, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreViet Nam books available to local vets
As we look toward Veterans Day the Ringgold County Veterans Affairs would like to bring a very special book to your attention. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreMAC fall play Nov. 10-11
The Mount Ayr Community High School Drama Department has announced its fall production. “The Snow White Variety Show” by Brian D. Taylor will be performed on the MACHS stage November 10 and 11. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreArea Lions Clubs to meet in Mount Ayr
by Curtis Riggs The Mount Ayr Lions Club will host other area Lions Clubs at a zone meeting on Thursday Nov. 9 where providing relief funds to areas ravaged by Hurricane Harvey will be the primary topic of discussion. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreLocal elections are Tuesday
The regular city election for the purpose of electing a mayor and council members for the cities of Ringgold County will be held on Tuesday, November 7. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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