Area News
MAC fall play Friday, Saturday
The Mount Ayr Community High School fall play will be presented Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. both nights. The annual pie auction will be held at intermission. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. A total of 94 students are involved in the production of “The Island of…
Read MoreOfficial election results
Mount Ayr Mayor Steve Fetty 151 Council (3) Brad Elliott 144 Ken Robertson 128 Jordan Stewart 148 School board Brandi Shay 422 PJ West 407 Craig Winemiller 419 Diagonal Mayor Lowell Johnson 49 Council (3+1) James Norris 49 Shon O’Kelley 48 Doug Ruby 48 Bradley Bentley (fill vacancy) 48 School board Becky Stamps 91 Pam…
Read MoreMAC board holds hearing on lighting project
A public hearing on the athletic complex lighting project and details about current enrollment numbers were main items of discussion at the Monday, November 11 meeting of the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors. Public hearing Due to a new state law, a public hearing was required before the district could use any portion…
Read MoreModest enrollment growth for MACS
Certified enrollment numbers for schools in southwest Iowa have been released by the Green Hills Area Education Agency. The enrollments are split into two categories: “certified” and “served.” “Certified” students are resident students in each district that generate funding through the state formula. This number would include any student who open enrolls out to a…
Read MorePreliminary election results
Mount Ayr Mayor Steve Fetty 151 Council Brad Elliott 144 Ken Robertson 128 Jordan Stewart 148 School board Brandi Shay 422 PJ West 407 Craig Winemiller 409 Diagonal Mayor Lowell Johnson 49 Council James Norris 49 Shon O’Kelley 48 Doug Ruby 48 Bradley Bentley (vacancy) 48 School board Pam Grace 89 Becky Stamps 91 Gina…
Read MoreLower bond interest to save Mount Ayr thousands
At their regular meeting Monday, November 4, the Mount Ayr city council finalized plans to borrow up to $2.4 million for future infrastructure projects and approved a change in the policy for connecting new homes to the city sewer service. Bond purchase agreement Michael Maloney of the financial services firm of D.A. Davidson appeared before…
Read MoreSpecial events will honor veterans
Veterans Day observances have been set for Monday, November 11 and Tuesday, November 12. Hy-Vee breakfast Hy-Vee will host a free breakfast for veterans and their spouses from 6-10 a.m. Monday at the Mount Ayr American Legion building. Additional guests may purchase breakfast for $6. Mount Ayr school The Veterans Day observance in the Mount…
Read MoreCounty touts redesigned website
Ringgold County now has a redesigned website to provide information about county government as well as items of interest in the county. The website can be found at https://www.ringgoldcounty.us. Featuring a beautiful sunrise photo by county photographer Amanda Jackson, an introduction to the county on the homepage states: “Ringgold County is helping redefine Small Town,…
Read MoreUSDA issues safety-net payments to area farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa is processing $ 42,735,299 in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments for the 2018 crop year. In our area, Ringgold County will receive $56 per acre, Clarke County $52 per acre, Decatur County $60 per acre and Taylor County $62…
Read MoreRCH board receives annual audit report
Financials from the 2019 Ringgold County Hospital audit and September monthly figures were the focus at the regular Board of Trustees meeting held Monday, October 21. Marty Dubas, CPA and audit partner with Seim Johnson, audit and consulting firm for the hospital presented the prepared audit. Dubas reported to the board on RCH performance compared…
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