Raiderettes go 1-2 at Clarinda triangular
By Ryan Stonebraker CLARINDA – The Mount Ayr volleyball team began their season last week at the Clarinda Volleyball Triangular on Tuesday, August 26. The Raiderettes got three matches in to start the season against Clarinda, Stanton, and Lenox. At the meet, Mount Ayr went 1-2 with their win over POI rival Lenox. Mount Ayr…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt We get many items donated to the Mount Ayr Depot Museum every year and this year has been no exception. Frank Baker recently donated a box of old stuff, so let’s see what in it. But, first, let me remind our readers how fragile paper is and how, during World War II,…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, September 2, 1925.) Celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the High Point Church Wednesday August 19, brings to mind the years of long ago, when Ringgold County was engaged in making history. As the county was being settled up, the need of a church was voted.…
Read MoreChuck Grassley, makes a brief visit to Ringgold County
Chuck Grassley, long standing Iowa, U.S. Senator made a brief visit to Ringgold County on August 27 as part of his annual 99 county tour of the state. Grassley and his entourage stopped by Glendenning Motors as part of his outreach program. He entertained a small group of business people, mostly representing the automobile sales…
Read MoreCancer in Ringgold Co. Week 1: Introduction
By Darrell Dodge [This article is the first in a series examining cancer in Ringgold County. Today’s installment looks at data collection and general causes of cancer.] Cancer rates in Iowa overall and rates specific to Ringgold County were the focus of an August 27 presentation in Mount Ayr as part of the 99 Counties…
Read MoreInjury clinic, positive financial report top RCH board agenda
by Brenda Grose MOUNT AYR – A reminder about the ongoing MACHS injury clinic offered through Ringgold County Hospital, a recap of the RCH Foundation and a financial report showing the “first positive gain in three years” were all topics heard when Ringgold County Hospital trustees met for their regular monthly meeting, Monday, August 25.…
Read MoreBlaze battled by local firefighters
The Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department was one of 25 area fire departments called to battle a blaze at an egg production facility northwest of Clearfield on August 26. According to authorities, the fire at Daybreak Foods began in a manure bunker but quickly spread to a housing barn, killing more than 110,000 chickens inside.…
Read MoreObituary: Michael G. Walkup
Michael G. Walkup February 3, 1951 – August 24, 2025 Mike Walkup, 74, of Winterset, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Azria Health Center in Winterset. Mike was born February 3, 1951, to Harold & Annabel Walkup. He grew up in Redding and graduated from high school in 1969.…
Read MoreRaiderettes to challenge title
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR – The Mount Ayr volleyball team will have high expectations on them this year as the Raiderettes return a team that can challenge for the Pride of Iowa Conference title. The Raiderettes had a winning record in the POI and return two all-conference players from last season. The Raidettes were…
Read MoreRaiders Back in black
Mount Ayr to compete in stacked Class A District 7 By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR – The 2025 Mount Ayr football team will play in Class A District 7 this year and next year and many will recognize the teams. In the district are AC/GC, Central Decatur, Riverside, Southwest Valley, Nodaway Valley and AHSTW. AC/GC,…
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