Raiderettes snap losing streak
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Raiderette volleyball team snapped an 8-match losing streak last Monday when they beat Murray in five sets. The match was the first of two straight home matches. The following night, Mount Ayr fell 3-1 to Wayne, giving them a 4-20 overall record. Murray came into the match…
Read MoreRaiders dominate in Homecoing shutout victory
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — It was a happy Homecoming as the Raiders had a dominating shutout victory at home against Nodaway Valley in Class A District 7 action last Friday night in Mount Ayr. The Raiders took control of the football game with Nodaway Valley in the first quarter, scoring a pair…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, October 14, 1926.) The carnival which was tagged at the school house Friday night for the benefitof the high school athletics was a decided success. A large jovial crowd surged about the school house from early until late, dodging confetti and unwinding themselves from paper…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
I wrote about this picture in the January 23, 2025 Record-News but I stumbled upon some more information. This photo is rare for two reasons: it is a pre-1894 photo and the names are given for the people in this week’s picture. I know it was taken before February 1894 because that is when it…
Read MoreObituary – Jerry Duane Barker
Jerry Duane Barker, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at Henry County Health Center. He was born on April 17, 1943, in Creston, Iowa, to Guelda (Stamper) and Donald Shrimpton. Jerry’s father Donald was killed in action January 10, 1945, at Luzon during WWII, and he was later adopted…
Read MoreGovernment throws a temporary lifeline
Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis from Chief Reporter Jeff Snyder on what the government is doing to help alleviate diesel fuel prices. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Federal government in Washington, D.C. recently threw a temporary lifeline to struggling farmers across the nation including those situated in Ringgold County. Most…
Read MoreDemocrat treasurer nominee makes stop
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — John Norwood, Democratic candidate for Iowa Treasurer, stopped by the Mount Ayr Record News office last Saturday to discuss his views on the race for this important seat within the states government. Norwood covered everything from the primary responsibilities for the office to his own person beliefs on…
Read MoreEarly student numbers down at MACS
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — As the Mount Ayr Community School district is in the process of certifying the current year’s enrollment numbers, Superintendent Jason Shaffer reported to the Board of Education that preliminary numbers are down during its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday afternoon at the district office. “We knew we would…
Read MoreCity discusses water and makes procedural moves
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council largely focused on procedural items, specifically authorizing several resolutions that have to do with banking and money movement during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night at City Hall. However, the biggest topic discussed was that of water. With two council members not in…
Read MoreRaider Royalty
With Mount Ayr Homecoming Week underway the school announced its candidates for Homecoming King and Queen. Nominees are (front) MaKel Jones, Tatum Friedrich, Jaylee Shaffer, Kelbey Greenland, Dannie Stewart, (back) Avery Wolfe, Dyson Thompson, Hayes Stogdill, Drew Graham and Adler Reed
Read More