Raiders, Raiderettes sweep meets
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Air golf teams are playing well right night. Both teams had meet wins. The Mount Ayr boys won a three-team meet with Lenox and Bedford. Mount Ayr was led by meet medalist Jaxson Greene with a score of 38 while Avery Wolfe was the runner-up medalist with a…
Read MoreRelays dominate at Central Decatur
By RYAN STONEBRAKER LEON, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boy’s track and field team won four events and placed 5th as a team at the Central Decatur co-ed last week. The Raiders scored 66 points at the meet. Chariton won the meet with a team score of 116.5 while Bedford was the runner-up with 93 points…
Read MoreLooking Back by Lora Stull
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, May 12, 1926.) Word was received this morning that the offices at Fort Dodge had picked up M. A. Schnepf and Ray Twombley who escaped from the Ringgold County jail on the morning of May 5. Schnepf was awaiting the action of the grand jury and…
Read MoreSnapshots of History by Mike Avitt
This week’s picture comes from the A. T. Andreas Illustrated Historical Atlas of 1875. This is the earliest map I’ve ever seen of Ringgold County; no railroads yet. I know you can’t see the details, but someday this map will be used by other historians and I’ll give them a head start with this article.…
Read MoreRCDC prepares for summer
The Ringgold County Development Corporation (RCDC) is gearing up for two exciting summer events that continue to bring visitors, businesses and communities together across Ringgold County: Rockin In Ringgold and Road Trip Ringgold which are being held June 5-6 making for a fun-packed weekend. Rockin In Ringgold being held Friday, June 5 is RCDC’s only…
Read MoreMemorial Day Schedule
Memorial Day Services Memorial Day is a day to recognize and honor all of those who have served our country and American Legion posts in Ringgold County will be at area cemetery’s and other locations throughout the day. Below are the schedules. The American Legion Post 172 in Mount Ayr will be having Memorial Day…
Read MoreSilver linings
Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis of current events and economic impacts facing residents in our area. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — According to the 2020 census, Ringgold County has approximately 4,976 people. Of these, 1,415, or 28 percent are age 65 or older. Statistics further indicate that some 87 percent of…
Read MoreMount Ayr Community School graduates 46 students
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community High School saw a packed gymnasium on Sunday, May 17, as people from all across Ringgold County gathered to wish the 46 new high school graduates good luck. High school principal Josh Vanderflught, standing along side of superintendent Jason Shaffer, welcomed the all gathered…
Read MoreDangerous weather hits Ringgold County
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa- More violent weather roared through Mount Ayr starting Monday afternoon and continued late into the evening following a weekend of dangerous weather. A reported three and a half inches of rain fell Monday on the already saturated ground causing flash flooding throughout the area. Water backed up and accumulated…
Read MoreObituary: Annette Marie Townsend
Annette Marie Townsend, daughter of Nicholas Joseph & Alberta (Grannados) Castro, was born January 1, 1939, in Galt, California. Annette met the love of her life, Jerry Edward Townsend, as he was serving in the U.S Navy. They were married June 8, 1958, in Galt, California. To this union were 5 children: 4 daughters, Adrianne,…
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