Looking Back
One Hundred Years Ago (From the Mount Ayr Record-News,Thursday, February 4, 2025.) Dr. F.H. Landes of Benton purchased Monday the office building on the west side of the square belonging to Dr. William Horne Estate and expects to move to Mount Ayr as soon as possible. Gas was 18 1/2 cents a gallon in Tingley…
Read MoreMost area schools face enrollment declines
Certified student enrollment numbers have been released by the Iowa Department of Education. “Certified enrollment” is calculated to arrive at state funding amounts for the following school year. State aid amounts agreed to in this legislative session won’t kick in until the 2025-2026 school. Four factors are included in the calculation – total resident student…
Read MoreProvision Feed Mill now operational
Over 10,000 bushels of corn turned into feed each week The prior Schalpia Feed operation and Farmer’s Coop site has completed transformation into Provision Feed Mill and is now operational. Over fifty people packed into the facility for an open house and site tours of the newly remodeled site at 317 Broadway Street on Saturday,…
Read MoreQuestions linger as smoke dissipates
The fire that burned down the original farm house at Ramsey Farms on Sunday, January 19, left many questioning why anyone was living or staying there at the time. Initially reported at 5:49 p.m., first responders interacted with an unidentified male south of the house on fire. He reported the woman who was staying at…
Read MoreVirginia McAlexander
Virginia McAlexander, 97 years old was called by her Lord on January 16, 2025. She lived on the Walters Heritage Farm until she was 94 years, then for health reasons, moved to Mount Ayr Health Care Center Assisted Living and then to the nursing home. Ginny, as she was known by many people, was born…
Read MoreDarrell Wayne Stewart
Darrell Wayne Stewart, born December 4, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication. He was the son of Warren Stewart and Ramona Shiflett. Darrell grew up in Mount Ayr, Iowa, and graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1967. Following graduation, he…
Read MoreRaiders host annual Ron Scott Duals
The Mount Ayr boy’s wrestling program had a great weekend, as the annual Ron Scott duals were held last Friday and Saturday. The Raiders as a team won three duals at the two-day event, all Pride of Iowa Conference teams. Mount Ayr beat East Union 40-36, SW Valley 42-35, and Central Decatur 46-30. Other losses…
Read MoreRaiders fall in three duals
The Mount Ayr boy’s wrestling team had a tough night on January 14, taking part in three dual meets. The result was an 0-3 night as the Raiders fell to Audubon 38-24, Lenox 42-24, and SE Warren/Melcher-Dallas 52-26. The Raiders next dual meet is on January 27 against West Central Valley and Lenox. Against Audubon,…
Read MoreThree more conference wins for Raiderettes
Remain undefeated on season The Mount Ayr girl’s basketball team improved to 14-0 overall and 10-0 in the Pride of Iowa Conference last week, winning three big conference games over Central Decatur, Nodaway Valley, and SE Warren. The Raiderettes played the second of five road games Monday night at Murray, winning 47-26. Mount Ayr will…
Read MoreRaiders suffer first conference loss
A promising start at SE Warren turning into the Raiders first Pride of Iowa Conference loss last Thursday in a game between two of the top POI leaders. The Raiders and Warhawks played for the first time this season, making up a postponed weather game from December. The final, 61-40. “SE Warren is good. They…
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