Donna Jean (Roush) Wilson
Donna Jean (Roush) Wilson was born April 19, 1932, in Taylor County, IA to Leslie and Cleo (Posten) Roush. Her family lived on a farm north of New Market, IA, where she and her older brother Carrell attended country school. They had to walk 1-1/2 miles to school, with a group of 5 boys and…
Read MoreSpot for Biden’s library
To the editor: I hear Joe is having trouble raising money for his presidential library. I have a solution. We could rename the Mount Ayr Public Library to the Joe Biden Presidential Library! I understand there are already several left learning books on the shelves! If there is too much room for the JBPL, it…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, December 24, 1924.) Near Gravity, Taylor county, J.S. Francis says that in sinking a shaft for coal a piece of wood was discovered at a depth of 65 feet. The piece of timber was embedded in blue clay. It was a small log about 6 feet…
Read MoreDiane Lynne Drake
Diane Lynne Drake, daughter of Curt and Donna Wilson, was born on February 13, 1958, in Mount Ayr, IA. She was welcomed home by her brother Douglas and later David. Diane grew up on farms outside of Maloy and Redding and attended her elementary school years there. In middle school, she began attending Mount Ayr…
Read MoreOnline high school set
Latest evolution to learning for area students Education has come a long way from the days of just readin’, writin’, and arithmetic. Gone are the chalkboards, tablets and laptops have replaced many textbooks, and dogs can’t eat electronic homework. Modern education is constantly evolving, and at the December 9 meeting of the Mount Ayr school…
Read MoreTimely local care saved Elmer’s life
When Patricia Elmer had surgery at University of Iowa Hospital in September, she had no idea she would become so acquainted with the care team at Ringgold County Hospital (RCH) and Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. After having surgery in Iowa City on September 18, she was in and out of University of Iowa Health Care…
Read MoreRinggold County among the best places in Iowa to raise a family
A study by SmartAsset has determined Ringgold County ranks seventh among Iowa counties as best places to raise a family. SmartAsset is an online financial services organization. The ranking was based upon data from the U.S. Census Bureau across four categories: housing affordability, students’ academic performance, recreation and community centers per 1,000 people, and childcare…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran to close December 29
Trinity Lutheran Church will hold their final service at the Mount Ayr location, 1111 East South Street, on Sunday December 29 at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. with fellowship and refreshments until the service starts. The current church location was dedicated on September 1, 1974. First Lutheran Church met at this location…
Read MoreRinggold County 2024 in review: January ~ June
As the end of another year approaches, we look back on the people, places, and things that graced the pages of the Record-News in 2024. This week focuses on the months January through June. Next week will cover July through December. January Diagonal teenager Weston Drake rescues Pat Kemery from under an overturned four-wheeler. John…
Read MoreDiane Drake
A celebration of life for 66 year old Diane Drake of Mount Ayr will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13 at the American Legion in Mount Ayr. Armstrong Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A complete obituary will be in next week’s edition.
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