Trump supports Russia
To the editor: Friday’s “ambush” meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky, which saw Trump and Vance playing the role of school yard bullies against a people trying to defend themselves from Putin’s aggression, was just another day at the office for the current administration. I would point out that the Russian government from Stalin to Putin…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, March 4, 1925.) A new electric sign, advertising the Kelley Springfield tires, was installed recently at the Tingley Service station. It shows up nice only when it rains a little dampness seems to put out our lights. Last reports from the horseshoe pitching tournament at Fort…
Read MoreJohns accepted at exclusive camp for deaf
An exclusive camp devoted to preparing young people with hearing impairments for leadership roles in the deaf community has extended an invitation to a former student in the Mount Ayr schools. Kaitlyn Johns, a junior at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, is one of only 64 applicants who have been accepted…
Read MoreRecent legislation impacts county budget
As published on page 8 of today’s Record-News, the property tax hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) is set for March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors office in the Ringgold County courthouse. Understanding the numbers included on the proposed tax levy notice can be confusing,…
Read MoreSchool levies explained
The public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 property tax levy for the Mount Ayr Community School district is scheduled Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the board room. As published on page 8 in today’s Record-News, the legal notice for the proposed levy is broken down into six separate line items. Below…
Read MoreHistory comes alive in Benton
While most museums connect people with the past, the Benton Museum not only showcases the history of the town, it is where present day residents continue to connect and discuss the town news. Each morning, a jovial group starts their day drinking coffee at the community center, conversing and reminiscing about members who once gathered…
Read MoreSix MACHS students qualify for state speech contest
Six Mount Ayr High School students will be competing at the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) state individual speech contest Saturday, March 15 in Ames. Mount Ayr had 13 entries in the district contest held last Saturday, and eight of them qualified for the state speech contest in a couple weeks. Senior Brittney Gilliland…
Read MoreBeth Ann Clark
Beth Ann Clark, born on December 25, 1962, in Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away on February 15, 2025, at Regency Park Nursing & Rehab of Jefferson, Iowa. She left this world surrounded by her loving family. Beth Ann dedicated approximately 25 years to her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She provided home health care with…
Read MoreSHAHA FIFTH AT STATE TOURNAMENT
The outstanding career of Mount Ayr’s Brock Shaha came to an end last week at the 2025 Traditional State Wrestling tournament after Shaha collected a fifth-place finish in the 120-pound weight class in Class 1A. Shaha finished the season with a record of 53-4. Shaha was the third seed in the 120-pound weight class. Shaha…
Read MoreRaiders advance to district finals
Mount Ayr defeats East Mills, Lenox on tourney trail before falling to Stuart The Mount Ayr Raider boy’s basketball team has advanced to a district final for the second time in three seasons after winning a pair of postseason games last week at home. The Raiders beat Lenox 64-50 on Monday, February 17, and then…
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