Margaret Louise Pacha Swan
Margaret Louise Pacha Swank died February 7, 2025. She was born April 15, 1922, to Alfred and Avis Benson Pacha at home, northwest of Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa. Margaret graduated in 1939 from Diagonal School and worked in homes after graduation until she was married to Raymond Swank of Kellerton, on May 4, 1940. They…
Read MorePhillip Dan Stamper
Phillip Dan Stamper died December 24, 2024, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Phillip was born October 19, 1931, to Grant Albert and Mildred Pearl (Keller) Stamper on a farm on the old “High and Dry”, Ringold County, near Diagonal, Iowa. He was educated in the Diagonal School, graduating with the Class of 1950.…
Read MoreGuelda Barbara Stamper Barker
Guelda Barbara Stamper Barker, daughter of Grant Albert Stamper and Mildred Pearl Keller Stamper, was born January 26, 1923, on a farm in Grant Township, Ringgold County, Diagonal, Iowa. She lived all her life in Ringgold County with the exception of 7 years spent in Creston, Iowa as a child, where her father had employment…
Read MoreDrought conditions remain stable despite below-average rainfall
Despite below-normal precipitation in January, drought conditions remain stable across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. January’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 0.32 inches, or 0.65 inches below normal. January is typically the driest month for the state, but increased rainfall during the previous months helped prevent drought conditions from deteriorating. Total rainfall…
Read MoreStephen Eugene Worthington
Stephen Eugene Worthington was born August 31, 1951. He was adopted by Laverene and Maxine Worthington in October 1951. He was welcomed home by older sister Linda and later joined by sister Loretta. Steve graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1970. He continued his education at Indian Hills Community College and completed the…
Read MoreShaha champ, Mount Ayr fourth at Quad State Classic
The Mount Ayr Raiders made the trip across the Iowa-Missouri border last Saturday to compete at the Quad State wrestling classic. The Raiders were one of 14 scoring and 16 total teams at the meet from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Mount Ayr placed fourth with 135.5 points led by an individual title for Brock…
Read MoreRaiders win two of three duals
The Mount Ayr boy’s wrestling team won two of three duals last week on January 27 in their first of two outings in the week. The Raiders beat Lenox 39-33 and West Central Valley 54-12. The only loss was to Clarke. Against Lenox, Mount Ayr, trailed 21-9 after the first six matches of the dual.…
Read MoreWarHawks stun Raiders at home
The SE Warren War Hawks stunned a packed Mount Ayr gym last week when they beat the home team 61-60 to earn a share of the POI boy’s title with one week left in the regular season. The Raiders fell behind early, and a furious comeback attempt came up short in the 1-point loss. The…
Read MoreSix Raiderettes battle for state
The Mount Ayr girl’s wrestling team made the short trip to Central Decatur High School for a Class 1A state qualifying meet. The meet had state bids on the line for the top two finishers at each weight class this week in Coralville at Xtream Arena. At the meet, the Mount Ayr Raiderette wrestling team…
Read MoreRaiderettes clinch share of POI title
The Mount Ayr girl’s basketball team clinched at least a share of the 2024-25 Pride of Iowa Conference title last week with a 70-22 win at home. The game was the last regular season home game for the Raiderettes and what a memory they leave with their fans. Mount Ayr did not lose a POI…
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