Snapshots of History
By Mike Avitt I was asked about the history of Breakfast with the Master, held at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. Breakfast with the Master is a Lenten Service held in the morning during the week preceding Easter and focuses on the betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. This event is sponsored…
Read MoreDon’t hinder Social Security
To the editor: At the town hall meeting with Senator Grassley’s representative, one concern that affected almost every person in the room was changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA). DOGE is planning to shut down hundreds of local and regional offices that assist people with Social Security enrollment and resolving errors. Our closest Social…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, April 22, 1925.) Robbers intent upon wholesale looting visited the towns of Tingley, Shannon City, and Knowlton Friday night and escaped without leaving a clue to their identity. Seven business houses in Tingley, two in Shannon City and one in Knowlton were entered, in most instances…
Read MoreCity to clear abandoned lots
The Mount Ayr city council approved the demolition or removal of three properties, hired a seasonal pool manager and learned the aquatic center will open May 23 at their regular meeting Wednesday, April 16. The council also held a public hearing for the FY26 proposed budget. With no one in attendance, the hearing was closed…
Read MoreFuture housing plans identified
A collaborative Ringgold County Development Corporation (RCDC) and City of Mount Ayr housing meeting was held on January 29. City council representatives Matt Henle, Mack Greene and City Administrator Brent Wise attended along with RCDC members Kim Greenland and Jodie Geist. Housing Goals Established The group set collective goals for 2025 along with a yearly…
Read MoreMcGinnis named Executive Director of RCDC
Ringgold County Development Corporation (RCDC), welcomed Nicole McGinnis as the next Executive Director for the organization at their Wednesday, April 16 monthly meeting. McGinnis was officially hired April 1, and is succeeding Jodie Geist, who is transitioning to a part-time project consultant role. “It’s our pleasure to introduce our new Executive Director, Nicole McGinnis,” stated…
Read MoreRCDC business survey results announced
The Ringgold County Development Corporation welcomed a new executive director, heard about the Rural Housing Summit, and reviewed business survey results at their regular meeting Wednesday, April 16. Four main initiatives have been identified by RCDC for this year. Housing tops the list followed by leadership training, business retention and expansion, and recruitment of new…
Read MoreTingley announces community building and playground project
The City of Tingley recently announced the launch of the Tingley Community Building and Playground Replacement Project, a major investment in rebuilding town infrastructure. The initiative is projected to cost $830,000, with $755,000 allocated towards a new community building and $75,000 for a playground. The new community building will serve as a vital space for…
Read MoreMount Ayr High School Prom Highlights 2025
Mount Ayr junior senior prom was held on Saturday, April 12. Photos courtesy of Mount Ayr Community School and Shaun Kniep.
Read MoreViola Annette (Annie) Roed
Viola Annette (Annie) Roed, age 95, of Mount Ayr, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center. Annie was born April 4, 1930, Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of Murrell and Mary (Hamilton) Hickman. She graduated from Indianola in 1947 and then nursing school at Mercy Hospital. She met the…
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