Area News
Results from last week’s election
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Now that election day is come and gone it is time to proclaim the winners of our statewide and local elections. Here locally in the Ringgold County partisan races, the candidates were all unopposed as Board of Supervisors – Randy Taylor (Rep), County Treasurer – Debra A. Cannon…
Read MoreDeclining enrollment raises concerns for MACS
By IVY BICE MOUNT AYR, Iowa – Declining enrollment and its potential impact on the district’s financial future were among the topics discussed during the Mount Ayr Community School District Board of Education meeting Monday, Nov. 9. During the superintendent’s report, the board reviewed the district’s annual financial health information and enrollment trends, which showed…
Read MoreOnce a Marine, always a Marine
Publisher’s Note: Each year the Mount Ayr Record News makes an effort to highlight a local veteran during Veteran’s Day. If you know of a veteran we should highlight in the future please reach out to the newspaper at staff@mtayrnews.com. by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — On Tuesday November 10, the United States Marine…
Read MoreLegion community breakfast supports area youth
By IVY BICE MOUNT AYR, Iowa – The Mount Ayr American Legion has revived its Sunday Community Breakfast, a tradition that originally began approximately 30 years ago. However, the breakfast has taken on a new purpose, with all profits now going toward supporting area youth organizations. Sunday breakfast at the American Legion originally started as…
Read MoreWhere’s the Beef?
Ringgold County Youth Beef Team holds 1st meeting. By IVY BICE DIAGONAL, Iowa — The Ringgold County Youth Beef Team held its inaugural meeting last Saturday that included a breeding heifer selection workshop at Werner Family Angus in Diagonal. The workshop was open to students in 4th through 12th grade and gave participants hands-on experience…
Read MoreCouncil works through weather issues
By JEFF SNYDER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Unusual weather continues to present problems for the City of Mount Ayr as exaggerated fall rains have continued the onslaught of the city’s infrastructure. The city has already put into place a detailed plan to update the storm water drainage systems and in fact are under way with…
Read MoreEvent highlights local ag business
By IVY BICE DIAGONAL, Iowa — Community members had the opportunity to learn more about local agriculture and businesses during a free community event last Wednesday at the Honey Hole in Diagonal. The event, “Finding Opportunities in Your Community,” was sponsored by Rice Auction Company in partnership with Women, Land and Legacy of Southern Iowa.…
Read MoreDiagonal Fire Department to celebrate 100 years of service
By IVY BICE DIAGONAL, Iowa — The Diagonal Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 100 years of service to the community with an anniversary celebration Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Honey Hole Bar in Diagonal. The celebration will include a dinner, silent auction, live auction and a special presentation honoring past and present members of the…
Read MoreEnergy company holds public meeting
By JEFF SNYDER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Representatives from Mid America Energy made its first public pitch to area residents on the construction project labeled (E-22574) during a public forum held Monday night in Mount Ayr with representatives from Iowa Utilities Commission also in attendance. The project refers to the installation of a high voltage…
Read MoreRCH gets upgrades
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Hospital Board of Trustees were informed of staffing and facility updates during its October monthly meeting held last Wednesday in the NAT Conference Room. A new provider, Amanda Lau (ARNP) has been hired to work in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a start date of…
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