Snapshots of History
Last week I honored the Mount Ayr High School class of 1975 as they get together for their 50-year reunion. There are many overeaters in that class, so I know the event will be well catered. The class of 1965 graduated 60 years ago and I found some information on what Mount Ayr was like…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, July 29, 1925.) Narrow Escape From Death: Turning a flip flop in a Ford coupe, tumbling down a 30 foot embankment over a rocky surface into the water below~just like they do to produce thrillers for the movies, except at a higher rate of speed~was the…
Read MoreCity continuing RCDC partnership
Mount Ayr city council members voted to continue support of RCDC financial partnership at their regular meeting on Monday, July 28. Public forum Several people were in attendance to address the council during the public forum. Randy Taylor was present to clarify that the County Board of Supervisors have not made a cost sharing request…
Read MoreWHO hires Diagonal local
Anyone who tunes in to the “Today in Iowa” morning news show on WHO-TV Channel 13 may well see a familiar face on screen. That face would belong to 2022 Diagonal High School graduate Skyler Stamps, who recently joined the station as a multi-media journalist (MMJ) and on-air reporter. “MMJ means that I do basically…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: TOM HAWLEY IS RETIRING!
Lucky 13 Tom Hawley, owner and publisher of the Mount Ayr Record News and Diagonal Progress, recently announced his upcoming retirement. Hawley is planning for a lot more rest and relaxation after disseminating Ringgold County’s news for the last 13 years. Tom and his wife, Tami, purchased the stock in Paragon Publications, Inc., the corporation…
Read MoreEmergency sewer issue
Mount Ayr city council members approved having Garden and Associates apply for an Iowa DNR construction permit for sewer repair/replacement at an emergency meeting on Tuesday, July 22. Heavy rain event Local residents called into The City of Mount Ayr after 6-7” of rain fell between June 24-25, which led city staff to investigate potentially…
Read MoreObituary: Georgia LuAnn (McHenry) Brand
GEORGIA LuANN (McHENRY) BRAND Georgia LuAnn (McHenry) Brand was born on September 12, 1936, to John & Rubye (Colvin) McHenry. She was born and raised on a farm near Allendale, Missouri, half a mile from the Iowa line. Georgia passed away at her home in Mount Ayr, Iowa on July 19, 2025. Georgia attended a…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt The Mount Ayr High School class of 1975 will get together for our 50-year reunion in about three weeks, so I will dedicate this article to those overfed, geriatric grads. We will also take a look at some of the events and way of life of 50 years ago. Many members of…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, July 22, 1925.) Chas. V. Agee’s Ford coupe was stolen Sunday evening while Mr. and Mrs. Agee were visiting at the Yates home in Pattonsburg, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Agee motored to Pattonsburg Sunday morning, the car was parked in the street and it was while the…
Read MorePASSING THROUGH
Keeping Iowa history alive Tyler Sullivan, an Iowa City native, made a return visit to Ringgold County over the weekend as part of a journey to keep history alive in all 99 counties in Iowa. For the last 10 years, Sullivan has been traveling the state, spending time in parks and local spots of interest.…
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