NORMA FRENCH
Norma French, 89, of Creston, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at the Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston. Memorial services was 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Powers Funeral Home near the junction of highway 25 and 34 in Creston. Pastor Dan Fields and Pastor Dave Tebbenkamp will officiate the service. Norma…
Read MoreLOGAN PALMER
Logan was born February 16, 1994, in Decatur, IL, son of Sidney L. and Theresa (Karcher) Palmer. He attended Northwest Christian School where he was baptized. He later attended Harristown Schools and was an honor roll student at Sangamon Valley High School, graduating in the class of 2012. He then attended Richland Community College, graduating…
Read MoreRaiderettes defeat tough SWV team
After a short break from the volleyball court, the Raiderettes faced stiff competition from the Southwest Valley Lady Timberwolves. Head coach Tori Braby was unable to attend the matchup, though, the girls assured their coach they would come home with a win. For more on volleyball, sign into the E-Edition.
Read MoreLynch sets new school record in girls 5K
The Mount Ayr Cross Country teams traveled to Winterset on September 5. For more on this story please sign into the E-Edition.
Read MoreRaiders come up short against Cardinals
The Raiders played the Central Decatur Cardinals on Friday, September 8 for the second home game of the season. For more on the Raiders loss, sign into the E-Edition.
Read MoreFirst look at MACS enrollment
Preliminary enrollment numbers, updates on changes at the athletic complex and disposal of excess property were among a variety of items on the agenda at the regular meeting of the Mount Ayr Community board of directors Monday, September 11. For more on this story, sign into the E-Edition.
Read MorePoverty trends in Ringgold County
As explained by Data USA, “the Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who is in poverty. For more on Ringgold County poverty trends, sign into the E-Edition.
Read MoreGateway cast thrilled with Mount Ayr
Following the performance by the Gateway Dance Theater at Mount Ayr High School Saturday, September 9, members of the theater company had high praise for the city and its residents. For more on this story, sign into the E-Edition.
Read MoreWhitson back on earth
She’s done it again! With her landing in Kazakhstan September 2 from the International Space Station, Ringgold County native and Mount Ayr High School graduate Peggy Whitson has achieved two more space flight records. For more on this story, sign into the E-Edition.
Read MoreRaiders look to get first win on new field against Central Decatur
The Raiders face Central Decatur this Friday, September 8 and are chasing their first win on the new field after a loss to Southwest Valley last week. For more on this story please sign into the E-Edition.
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