Simple Blessings Senior Table has first meal
By Priscilla Alvik TINGLEY, Iowa — Donetta Phelps and Connie Richards cooked and the “Seniors” flocked in, 29 of them in fact. This was the commencement of a new chapter for Tingley beginning on Tuesday, May 5. When notification from Connections was received in April that the Tingley Congregate Meal Site would be closing at…
Read MoreRotert named new fire chief
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Volunteer Fire Department will have new leadership following the annual officer election meeting. Ed Rotert, the long time assistant chief, was elevated to Chief. Rotert will replace Mike Wimer who held that role for 17 years. Wimer will remain active with the department and continue…
Read MoreSchool board approves 2026 graduates
By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community Schools Board of Education approved the Class of 2026 for graduation pending completion of all requirements during its regularly scheduled board meeting Monday afternoon. Superintendent Jason Shaffer informed the board of the summer food program that will begin on June 2 and last for…
Read MoreRinggold County area students recognized for academic excellence
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Three Ringgold County area students were recognized by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 24th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The area students honored were Aubree Shields of Mount Ayr,…
Read MoreCity council hears two proposals
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council held its regular meeting on Monday evening and opened with a public forum session. First to speak was Anna Neatherly, owner of the Country Ayr Cottage Bakery. Neatherly laid out a plan to start and manage what she is calling “Mount Ayr Farm…
Read MoreMACS support healthy habits with walk to school day
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community Schools held a Walk, Ride or Roll to school day on May 6. Students, mostly in the K-5 grades, were encouraged to ride their bikes to school as a show of a commitment to healthy habits and exercise. The events are usually run in…
Read MoreRaiderettes tie for second at Chet Roed Relays
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In a crowded field at the Chet Roed Relays, the Raiderettes scored 130 point to tie for second along with Creston last Tuesday at the home meet in Mount Ayr. The Raiderettes were only five points behind Wayne for the top spot. Other Pride of Iowa Conference teams…
Read MoreBoys Golf Postseason
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr and Diagonal boy’s golf teams found out late last week where they will be playing their postseason golf meets. The Iowa High School Athletic Association released 2026 sectional and district meet assignments last week. Sectional meets will be Wednesday, May 13 and district meets will…
Read MoreSchool records fall at Dave Tapps Invitational
By RYAN STONEBRAKER VAN METER, Iowa — The Mount Ayr boys and girls track teams traveled to Van Meter last Thursday, April 30 to run at the annual Dave Tapps invitational The Raiderettes placed fourth at the meet scoring 80 points. Van Meter won the meet with a team score of 118 followed by Ballard in…
Read MoreRaiders hold off Lenox at Chet Roed Relays
By RYAN STONEBRAKER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The team race at the annual Chet Roed Relays last Tuesday came down to a pair of Pride of Iowa Conference teams. The host Raiders were able to hang on and win the meet with 105 points to runner-up Lenox’s 99 points, while Creston was third with 95 points. The…
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