Area News
Fall brings a change of pace
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — There is something about fall in Ringgold County that makes one notice things that might otherwise be overlooked. The mornings become a little cooler. The sun sets a little earlier. Cornfields begin to turn brown, leaves start showing their first hints of color and the familiar smell of…
Read MoreThe changing face of downtown
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR — Downtown Mount Ayr is changing. Not necessarily in the dramatic way that makes headlines about small-town Main Streets disappearing. Instead, the changes are happening one storefront, one business and one building at a time. Some familiar businesses are changing hands. Others are moving to different locations. Historic buildings are…
Read MoreThe price of security
Publisher’s Note: The following is a commentary on the cost of fuel by Record News Chief Reporter Jeff Snyder By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Currently it cost roughly $99 to fill up the tank of a typical half-ton pickup truck. This is the most ever in Iowa history. For those inclined to drive…
Read MoreCounty denies wind company’s request
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors once again welcomed members of Steelhead Wind Energy Company, as well as a number of county residents to discuss the recent request by Steelhead to grant approval for the erection of several MET weather towers in Ringgold County during its regularly scheduled…
Read MoreLefty’s Club tavern preparing to reopen under new ownership
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A familiar name is preparing to return to the Mount Ayr business community as Lefty’s Club Tavern gets ready to reopen under new ownership. The longtime tavern, located at 111 E. Madison St., closed its doors in May of 2025 after more than seven decades of serving as…
Read MoreRinggold County Community Health Fair brings health resources to courthouse lawn
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR — Area residents had an opportunity to learn more about local health and wellness resources during the Ringgold County Community Health Fair held last Wednesday on the Ringgold County Courthouse lawn in Mount Ayr. The free, community-wide event was held from 3 to 6 p.m. and welcomed people of all…
Read MoreMACS Board discusses conference changes
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community School Board of Education discussed several conference-related issues during its recent meeting. Chief among those Pride of Iowa Conference issues is the upcoming departure of Nodaway Valley from the conference and possible changes to conference alignment. Nodaway Valley previously announced plans to leave the…
Read MoreHaving breakfast on a wing
Fly-in draws pilots from near and far by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Friends of Judge Lewis Field Airport held a special “Fly In” breakfast last Saturday in Mount Ayr to draw more attention to the regional airport. Nearly a dozen pilots and their planes flew in from around the area and beyond…
Read MoreCity to update water metering equipment
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The city will now have a newer more efficient tool to help read water meters across the community. As the Mount Ayr City Council voted to update metering equipment during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday at City Hall. The old meter reading system relied on two specific…
Read MoreTeaching kids about internet safety
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The internet has become a major part of everyday life for nearly everyone, but especially for children. From games and videos to schoolwork and social media, children are spending more time online than ever. With that comes the responsibility and challenge of teaching them how to use the…
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