Snapshots of History
I took this week’s photo on May 18, 2016 on Decatur Street in Kellerton. There were many two-story, brick bank buildings in Ringgold County at one time. This is the last one still standing. And I found the two men most responsible for its existence. Willis Wilbur Peasley was born in Essex County, New York…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files By Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, November 11, 1925.) Costin & Dow, who own a general merchandise store at Worth, MO, have decided to locate in Mount Ayr and last week rented the Timby Building east of the Odd Fellows Hall. They are receiving this week their stocks of ladies’ ready-to-wear, dry…
Read MoreFive Raiderettes earn All-POI volleyball honors
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR, Iowa – The Pride of Iowa Conference released its annual honors list for all-conference volleyball teams recently. Mount Ayr had five athletes receive honors, with four of those being first-team. Senior Aubree Shields was one of only two players who were unanimous all-conference picks this year. The other was Lexi Clendenen from…
Read MoreHyVee sponsors Veterans Day breakfast
In honor of Veterans Day, on November 11, HyVee, in Mount Ayr, put on a free breakfast for veterans and their families at the American Legion Post 172 post. The kitchen was manned by HyVee personnel including store manager Macy Ricker, human resources manager Keyona Paxson and produce manager Brittany Triggs. The three HyVee chefs…
Read MoreCouncil replaces software firm after numerous problems
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — After dealing with numerous sofware problems impacting customer utility bills, the Mount Ayr City Council canclled its software service agreement with Gworks and voted on a suitable replacement during its regular meeting on Monday. City Administrator Brent Wise told the council that Gworks has had ample time to…
Read MoreMount Ayr School Board Reviews Finances, Enrollment Trends, and CTE Project Progress
District remains in strong financial standing despite declining enrollment; Career and Technical Education building on track for spring completion. By Darrell Dodge MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A review of the district’s financial standing and an update on the Career and Technical Education building were among items covered in the Monday, November 10 regular meeting of…
Read MoreWinners declared in area elections
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa —Voters across the area exercised their constitutional rights on November 4 to elect new leaders for a variety of positions. In Mount Ayr, a new mayor and new city council members were elected. Mack Greene overwhelmingly was elected as mayor winning 75 percent of the votes cast. “It feels…
Read MoreBowling Stats
Classic League Week of October 23, 2025 Men Just Us 13-7 Allendale Auto 13-7 Ricker AC/Heating 10-10 Podium Ink 10-10 Gettin Sauced …
Read MoreDoolittle competes at state meet
By RYAN STONEBRAKER FORT DODGE, Iowa — Mount Ayr senior Addison Doolittle had a weekend last week as she competed at the Class 1A state cross-country meet in Ford Dodge last Saturday. The Raiderette qualified for the state meet out of their Central Decatur state qualifying meet. Doolittle was one of many Pride of Iowa Conference…
Read MoreRaiders fall in playoffs
By RYAN STONEBRAKER GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa – It wasn’t meant to be. The Raiders fought hard, but could not get enough scoring to pull off the upset of third ranked AC/GC last Friday in the second round of the 2025 playoffs. The Raiders fell behind 14-0 at halftime, and matched the Chargers only score in…
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