Council updated on 150th celebration logistics
At Monday’s city council meeting, Mount Ayr Sesquicentennial Committee co-chair Korbie Rinehart provided a number of logistical updates related to the three-day celebration set for September 19-21. Rinehart asked for the city’s assistance with closing off some streets, trash pickup, erecting bleachers, and other support duties. City superintendent Brent Wise stated the city will provide…
Read MoreRuggles named new AD at MACS
Bret Ruggles is the new activity director at Mount Ayr Community Middle/High School following action at a special meeting of the MAC board of directors Monday, March 24. Ruggles replaces long-time AD Scott Giles, who decided to step away from those duties. The change is effective at the conclusion of the current school year. In…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, March 25, 1925.) One cent postage stamps will soon be a thing of the past. On April 15, the post offices all over the country will put in place of the old familiar on-cent stamp, a new stamp selling for 1 1/2 cents. Iowa was once…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt Brothers Randolph and Walter Beall issued a special edition of their newspaper, Twice-A-Week News, on June 12, 1896. That special edition highlighted the growth and people of Rinngold County and the issue was loaded with pictures. This week’s picture is one of those photos. A house belonging to Mrs. W. C. Manson…
Read MoreHighway 2 closures in Fremont Co.
Motorists driving Iowa 2 between Interstate 29 and U.S. 275 in Fremont County need to be aware of an upcoming bridge replacement project that may slow down their trip. Beginning on Monday, April 7, until October 7, weather permitting, crews will remove and replace three bridges on Iowa 2, according to the Iowa Department of…
Read MoreLuxen Dean Chumbley
Luxen Dean Chumbley went from life to heaven on March 9, 2025. Luxen is loved by mom Mandy Chumbley, big sister Kinsley, big brother Huxley, all of Lamoni; grandpa JJ Chumbley, grandma Kathy, Aunt Chey and Uncle Donavon Flowers, cousins Jaylyn, Benson, Axton and great-grandma Rose Baker. Luxen was preceded by his uncle J.T. Chumbley,…
Read MoreKelly Lynn Anderson
Kelly Lynn Anderson was born December 3, 1964, in Dubuque, Iowa and was adopted from there when he was just a few days old by his loving parents Max and Maxine Anderson and sister Sharla. He grew up in Mount Ayr, Iowa and attended school there graduating with the class of 1983. Following graduation, he…
Read MoreGladys “Ann” Oberdier
Gladys “Ann” Oberdier, 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025. Gladys was born April 3, 1940, in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, to Lawrence and Jesse Hollingsworth Wilson. As a child Gladys lived in rural Iowa and Colorado. At age 13,…
Read MoreDonald Gene Graham
Donald Gene Graham, son of Victor and Juanita Maxine (Potter) Graham, was born January 12, 1952. Don was welcomed home by older brother Carl. Don attended school in Mount Ayr, Iowa then moved to Creston and lived with his lifelong friend Don Clark. Their final home together was a group home in Mount Ayr. After…
Read MoreGraham ready for next step in cornhole
Years of practice and national competition has paid off for one Mount Ayr senior. Dylan Graham, son of Jentry and Daniel Graham of Diagonal, has been offered a scholarship to attend Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC to compete on their interscholastic cornhole team. Last year, the Winthrop team won the Division I collegiate national…
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