REBECCA BETH CALDWELL
Rebecca “Becky” Beth Montgomery was born August 16, 1930 in Huntsville, Arkansas to Fred Montgomery and Flora (Faubion) Montgomery. Becky was educated in Alabam, Arkansas. Becky met the love of her life Jack Keith Caldwell, in California during WWII. Becky and Jack were united in marriage on August 25, 1946 in San Francisco. To this…
Read MoreALENA MARIE TAYLOR
Aleine Marie Taylor, daughter of Clyde James and Marie Fern (Lane) Howie, was born December 24, 1927 in Creston, Iowa. She moved with her family to California and graduated from high school at Gilroy, California. While attending a dance with her sister Delores, the girls met Sam and his friend Jim Moody. Within the next…
Read MoreRaider JV dominates opponent
The Mount Ayr Raiders defeated the West Central Valley Wildcats in JV football. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
Read MoreCross country teams find it tough to outrun competition
Lake Panorama was the site of the most recent cross country meet. The boys field had eight ranked teams in the top 20 whereas the girls had five ranked teams in the top 20. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiderettes stall during tournament play
The Mount Ayr Raiderettes travelled to Des Moines for a tournament at Des Moines Christian on September 14. The Raiderettes went 1-3 with their one win coming against Newton. They fell to Grinnell, Van Meter and Des Moines Christian. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
Read MoreRaiders run their way to victory
The Raiders found their second win on the road this last week with a victory over the Woodward Academy Knights. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
Read MoreSchool election votes finalized
The results from the September 12 school elections in Ringgold County are now official following a canvass of the totals by the Ringgold County board of supervisors. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
Read MoreEnjoy a ‘Raider Rodeo!’
Homecoming Week is just around the corner in the Mount Ayr Community Schools. The celebration will begin Monday, September 25 with the first designated dress up day and culminate with the MAC Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Saturday, September 30. (See separate article on this page for Hall of Fame details.) For more…
Read MoreFour to be inducted into Hall of Fame
The Mount Ayr Community Hall of Fame will induct four new members at a banquet and ceremony Saturday, September 30 in the high school commons. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
Read MoreCouncil to crack down on speeders
Slow down or expect a ticket! That was the message coming loud and clear out of the meeting of the Mount Ayr city council Monday, September 18. For more on this story, sign into the e-edition.
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