James Michael Fine
James Michael Fine was born September 5, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Eugene and Erma Jo (Slavik) Fine. He was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Hoover High School. Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Jim returned to Des Moines where he lived…
Read MoreMount Ayr teams sweep MTSM
Raiders, Raiderettes starting season strong Both Mount Ayr basketball teams picked up victories to end the week last week over Pride of Iowa Conference rival Martensdale-St. Mary’s. The Raider boys beat MTSM 48-27 while the Mount Ayr girls beat the Blue Devils by ten points, 49-39. In the boy’s game, the Raiders jumped out to…
Read MoreRaiders secure win over Wolverines
The second game in as many nights saw the Nodaway Valley boy’s basketball team see the Raiders of Mount Ayr in town to kick-off Pride of Iowa Conference league play. There, both teams came into the game coming off of their second game in as many days. Last Tuesday, the Raiders, who were picked to…
Read MorePOI favorite Raiderettes race past Wolverines, 65-31
The favorites to win the Pride of Iowa Conference girl’s title this year made their way to Greenfield to face the Wolverines for their POI and home opener on Tuesday, December 3. There, the Raiderettes showed why they are picked to win the POI this year, beating Nodaway Valley 65-31. The win was the first…
Read MoreRaiders have fifth place finish at Coach Riley Tournament
The Mount Ayr Raider wrestling team had one champion and a fifth place finish at the annual Coach Riley Invitational Saturday in Greenfield. The Raiders scored 122 points and placed fifth out of 12 scoring teams. Individually, Brock Shaha won his weight class at 126 to claim the only individual title. The Raiders will be…
Read MoreRaiders 2-1 in opening night duals
The Mount Ayr wrestling team got their season underway last week when they had a pair of dual wrestling meets. The result was a two of three wins as the Raiders beat SW Valley 42-33 and Clarke 48-30, and lost to Shenandoah 50-30. The Raiders beat POI foe SW Valley 42-33. The Raiders needed a…
Read MoreLooking Back
One Hundred Thirty-Two Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, December 15, 1892.) Long years ago, there was strong opposition to second presidential candidates. Occasionally this opposition assumed the shape of an anti-second term plank, in a political platform, but usually by some third party, or faction. In those days the reasons for it were…
Read MoreOnline school, retirement on MAC board agenda
The board of directors of the Mount Ayr Community Schools met in regular session Monday, December 9. Discussion items included the establishment of a new online school, early retirement incentives for district employees, and review of the elementary school’s Performance Profile results. Online school Superintendent Jason Shaffer presented a proposal for a new online option…
Read MoreMEMORIES LIGHT UP THE PARK
A few months ago, Ringgold County Conservation Director, Travis Scott, reached out to P.J. West to talk with her about an idea to honor Matthew Wayne Munyon and Munyon Plumbing and Heating in the form of a lighted display at Poe Hollow Park. “He shared that Matthew and Munyon Plumbing and Heating had such a…
Read MoreCounty deer harvest reported
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has released the state’s deer harvest so far in the 2024 season that includes the first archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons along with the youth and disabled hunter seasons. So far statewide, hunters have harvested 51,067 does and bucks. The DNR estimates this year’s total will trail 2023 when…
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