Larry Bert Grose
Larry Bert Grose, son of Bert Clifford Grose and Mary Tennessee (Glick) Grose, was born on July 6, 1950, in Creston, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Mount Ayr Healthcare Center in Mount Ayr, Iowa, at the age of 74. A lifelong resident of Ringgold County, Larry attended school…
Read MoreGarey Allen Rice
Garey Allen Rice 85 of Rapid City passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Rapid City. A celebration of Garey’s life will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at www.osheimschmidt.com Garey was born June 14, 1939, near Mount Ayr, Iowa to Laurence J. and Dency L. (Young) Rice, the youngest of…
Read MoreLloyd James Bishop
Lloyd James Bishop was born at home in rural Elmo, Missouri on October 2, 1932, to Murrell “Casey” and Alverda “Verdie” (Horn) Bishop. On April 26, 2025, Lloyd passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Lloyd was raised on a farm in rural Coin, Iowa. He attended country school near Bingham and…
Read MoreMary Lou (Lambert) Cook
Mary Lou (Lambert) Cook, Grant City, Missouri, was born on July 18,1932,2 on a farm southwest of Grant City, Missouri to Owen and Lennis Lambert and passed away on April 17, 2025. Mary Lou attended rural elementary schools until the family moved to Redding, Iowa where she graduated from Redding High School in 1950.…
Read MoreSnapshots 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…
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