Mount Ayr prepares to celebrate 150 years as a community
By Jennifer Kellner The Mount Ayr City Council approved matching funds for a tornado siren grant application, a SAM GIS mapping plan and considered tree removal options at their regular meeting Monday, September 8. Closed session The first item on the regular business agenda was a closed session “to discuss strategy with counsel in matters…
Read MoreObituary: Maxine Washburn
Maxine Washburn (1925-2025) Maxine Washburn, lifelong resident of the Hatfield, MO area passed away peacefully August 26, 2025, at the age of 100 years and 36 days old. She had been residing at the Worth County Convalescent Center for 10 months. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and dedication to her family and…
Read MoreObituary: Alta Hazel (Ward) Vanderflught
Alta Hazel (Ward) Vanderflught (1934-2025) Alta Hazel (Ward) Vanderflught, better known as Hazel, was born September 24, 1934, in Leon, Iowa. She was the oldest daughter born to Floyd “Curly” and Virginia (McAdam) Ward. Hazel was united in marriage to Donald Eugene Vanderflught on January 17, 1952. To this union was born 6 children: Randy…
Read MoreRaiders beat Shenandoah to open 2025
By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR – The Mount Ayr Raiders had a battle on their hands for their 2025 season opener. The Raiders hosted Shenandoah in the first of eight games this fall in non-district play. The result was a 26-14 hard fought win against a physical team. Head coach Ryan Victor said he was…
Read MoreRaiderettes go 1-2 at Clarinda triangular
By Ryan Stonebraker CLARINDA – The Mount Ayr volleyball team began their season last week at the Clarinda Volleyball Triangular on Tuesday, August 26. The Raiderettes got three matches in to start the season against Clarinda, Stanton, and Lenox. At the meet, Mount Ayr went 1-2 with their win over POI rival Lenox. Mount Ayr…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt We get many items donated to the Mount Ayr Depot Museum every year and this year has been no exception. Frank Baker recently donated a box of old stuff, so let’s see what in it. But, first, let me remind our readers how fragile paper is and how, during World War II,…
Read MoreLOOKING BACK in the Early Files
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, September 2, 1925.) Celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the High Point Church Wednesday August 19, brings to mind the years of long ago, when Ringgold County was engaged in making history. As the county was being settled up, the need of a church was voted.…
Read MoreChuck Grassley, makes a brief visit to Ringgold County
Chuck Grassley, long standing Iowa, U.S. Senator made a brief visit to Ringgold County on August 27 as part of his annual 99 county tour of the state. Grassley and his entourage stopped by Glendenning Motors as part of his outreach program. He entertained a small group of business people, mostly representing the automobile sales…
Read MoreCancer in Ringgold Co. Week 1: Introduction
By Darrell Dodge [This article is the first in a series examining cancer in Ringgold County. Today’s installment looks at data collection and general causes of cancer.] Cancer rates in Iowa overall and rates specific to Ringgold County were the focus of an August 27 presentation in Mount Ayr as part of the 99 Counties…
Read MoreInjury clinic, positive financial report top RCH board agenda
by Brenda Grose MOUNT AYR – A reminder about the ongoing MACHS injury clinic offered through Ringgold County Hospital, a recap of the RCH Foundation and a financial report showing the “first positive gain in three years” were all topics heard when Ringgold County Hospital trustees met for their regular monthly meeting, Monday, August 25.…
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