Grassley announces listening posts in south central Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling listening posts in 11 counties from April 7 to April 11. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may stop by during the scheduled hours. “Too often, Americans feel Congress doesn’t understand the challenges facing their families. The best way to…
Read MoreJoyce G. Mitchell
Joyce G. Mitchell, daughter of William and Geraldine (Summa) Adams, was born February 12, 1924, at home in rural Gentry County, Missouri. Joy attended Grant City High School and graduated with the class of 1942. On June 4, 1942, Joy was united in marriage to Duane E. Mitchell in Rockport, Missouri. To this marriage was…
Read MoreNancy Lynn (Wicker Deemer) Grose
Nancy Lynn (Wicker Deemer) Grose was born May 3, 1948, to Donald Eugene Wicker and Alice Marie (Laird) Wicker in Creston, IA. Nancy grew up in rural Kellerton, IA as the oldest of her three sisters, Marsha, Donna, and Debbie. Nancy (Nance) attended school at Kellerton and graduated in 1966 from Grand Valley High School…
Read MoreDorothy (Bruner) Parrish
With love and gratitude, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Dorothy (Bruner) Parrish, who passed away peacefully, March 30, 2025, at the age of 100 years and 6 months. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and servant of God, Dorothy’s life was a testament to faith, family, and unwavering kindness. Dorothy was born September 23, 1924,…
Read MoreSnapshots of History
By Mike Avitt I did not plan an article this week so we’ll continue with Mount Ayr houses and I’ll give you some information I left out of last week’s article. Although I’m not a member, I sometimes attend meetings of the Ringgold County Historic Preservation Commission. I like to call myself a “consultant” but…
Read MorePrices are remaining high
To the editor: Trump spent most of his election campaign saying his administration would tackle high prices. He vowed to bring them down on day one–say, January 21. Exit polls on election day in key battleground states indicated that 32% of voters considered the economy to be the most important issue and among that group…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, April 1, 1925.) King of booze making sentenced by Judge Fuller. The extreme penalty provided by law was pronounced by Judge Homer A. Fuller against Walter Case, who last week in the district court of Clarke Co. was convicted of the crime of possessing instruments for…
Read MoreTown hall talk
Area legislators hold public meeting in Mount Ayr Two area Iowa legislators appeared at a town hall for area constituents Saturday, March 29 in Mount Ayr. District 7 State Senator Tom Shipley and District 17 State Representative met with approximately 40 are residents to share their views and listen to constituent concerns. Senator Shipley remarks…
Read MoreMATURA Head Start stops Mount Ayr operations
A cascading series of events led to families being abruptly notified that MATURA Head Start would no longer be providing preschool at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in Mount Ayr as of Thursday, March 27. The following notice from the MATURA Head Start Leadership Team was sent to parents prior to ending their program in…
Read MoreAirport funding concerns addressed
An entity of its own; airport commission votes to continue use At a special joint meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council and the Airport Commission held on Monday, March 24, roles were clarified for each group, expenditures were reviewed, and both entities agreed to move forward with pouring concrete footings for new hangar doors.…
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