LOOKING BACK in the Early Files
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, July 8, 1925.) Probably never before in the history of Ringgold county was the Fourth of July celebrated with a more appropriate program than on last Saturday when the people of the county and adjacent territory met at Mount Ayr to enjoy the celebration sponsored by the…
Read MoreSheriff launches new mobile app
The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the launch of a new mobile application allowing public access to information regarding county law enforcement. The application’s interface (shown above) includes a series of buttons to direct users to the information they seek. Home screen On the home screen is the first screen users see when they…
Read More1914 an important year in Mount Ayr history
Compiled by Mike Avitt While this year’s sesquicentennial commemorates the founding of the city of Mount Ayr in 1855, the year 1914 alone holds a prominent place in that long history. The new high school building graduated its first class of students, nine girls and eight boys. That year saw the emergence of the first…
Read MoreApp reveals local rain totals
So how much rain did you get? That’s a typical question any two residents of Ringgold County ask each other following another round of rainfall over the county this season. As shown in the chart (above, below, etc.) from the RainDrop mobile application, so far in 2025 Mount Ayr has received 25.72 inches of rain,…
Read MoreIowa Ag Secretary Naig to visit fair on Thursday
As part of his annual visits to every county, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will visit the Ringgold County Fair on Thursday, July 10 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Secretary Naig will tour the fair and fairgrounds with fair board members, visit with fairgoers, and interact with 4-H and FFA students and see their livestock exhibits…
Read MoreCounty fair is underway
The 2025 Ringgold County Fair is in full swing and plenty of activity can be found today through Sunday, July 15. Nightly entertainment Thursday night features Mutton Bustin’ at 6:30 p.m. followed by the rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 6-12, with kids 5 and under admitted free.…
Read MoreMARILYN LOUISE PRITCHETT JOHNSON
Marilyn Louise Pritchett Johnson was born to Helen “Lucille” (Clouse) and Ralph Forrest Pritchett on a farm near Delphos, IA on Dec. 29, 1939. She joined sisters, Lois Irene, and Verna “Eileen”. In 1944, brother Ralph Forrest Jr “Junior” and in 1955 brother Jerry Lee were born to complete their family. Unknown to the Pritchett…
Read MoreMiddle school boys face Lamoni, CD
On Tuesday, June 24, the young Raiders played Lamoni at home. The A team lost 15-8. “We started rough but ended with a positive inning, scoring 5 runs in the last inning,” stated coach Josh Vanderflught. Wyatt Collier pitched well the first three innings, but the defense struggled. Collier allowed 2 hits, 9 walks, and…
Read MoreRaiderettes host first round tourney game
Post-season tournament action gets underway Monday, July 7 for the Raiderette softball team as they host Essex in first-round action. Gametime is 7 p.m. As of Tuesday, July 1, the Raiderette record stands at 8-8 while Trojans are 2-15. Both Essex wins came against winless Hamburg. The winner of the Mount Ayr-Essex game will advance…
Read MoreRaiders open post-season Saturday at Bedford
The Mount Ayr Raider baseball team will open postseason play this Saturday, July 5 at Bedford against Sidney. Gametime is 5 p.m. As of Tuesday, July 1, the Raiders will carry a record of 13-4 into the game against the 3-11-1 Cowboys. The Cowboys have wins against Lenox, Hamburg, and Essex. The winner of that…
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