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Glazebrooks answer the call in Mount Ayr, Diagonal Churches
The First Christian Church in Mount Ayr and the United Church of Diagonal have a new shared pastor. Rodney Glazebrook of Osceola began his duties at the churches on July 16. Glazebrook and has wife will live in the First Christian Church parsonage. Glazebrook comes to the county after 15 years of pastoring in both…
Read MoreMACHS ranks high in U.S. News study
Two local school districts ranked high in a recent U.S. News study that analyzed the 2020-2021 school year. Jason Shaffer is superintendent of both districts. Mount Ayr High School placed 67th out of the top 100 Iowa high schools. Bedford High School ranked the highest in southwest Iowa, placing 30th in the state. Statewide, Mount…
Read MoreFiling deadline for city and school election is Sept. 21
Towns across Ringgold County are preparing to elect a mayor and city council members, as well as school board representatives from each school district. Ellston and Redding will be voting to fill 5 seats on each city council, along with a mayor. Benton, Beaconsfield, Diagonal, Kellerton, Maloy, Mount Ayr, and Tingley will all be electing…
Read MoreWishard Chapel’s new church nears completion
Although Wishard Chapel is one of the oldest churches in Ringgold County, it is about to evolve into the newest house of worship in the area. Pastor Bill Armstrong is excited to usher the congregation into their next chapter, and make room for additional members. “We always had a plan to build,” states Armstrong, “as the…
Read MoreFour to be inducted into MACS Hall of Fame
Blaine Scott The Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame was established and created to honor graduates, employees, teams, individuals, and friends of the Mount Ayr Community School for their accomplishments and/or service to the Mount Ayr Community School, and to inspire our students to become the best that they can be. New Hall…
Read MoreJohn Shields on double duty
Story by Master Sgt. David Eichaker Army Spc. John Shields, a combat medic in Iowa Army National Guard’s 334th Brigade Support Battalion, embraced his long-held dream of service by joining the National Guard while also utilizing military training to fulfill his civilian ambition as a municipal firefighter. After graduating from Mount Ayr High School in…
Read MoreCity Council says ‘go’ to outdoor pool
The Mount Ayr City Council voted 3-2 to move forward with a new outdoor pool at Judge Lewis Park Tuesday evening. Earlier, the council voted 3-2 to not move forward with the outdoor pool, but a change of personnel on the council have changed that equation. Chandra Poore was elected to the council August 1,…
Read MoreMACS homecoming festivities planned for next week
Mount Ayr Community Schools are celebrating homecoming next week, September 11-16, 2023. This year’s homecoming theme, “Let the Show Begin,” features Raider Country. Staff and students will dress up throughout the week for daily events including: Monday, September 11- Pajama day Tuesday, September 12 – Favorite Sports Team (Elem), Duo, Trio, or Group day (MS/HS)…
Read MoreUrban bed shortages discussed by RCH board
Ringgold County Hospital’s board of trustees met Monday, August 25 for their regular monthly meeting. Department reports were heard, and general conversation centered around bed shortages in urban hospitals and how to manage that need by utilizing rural hospitals when possible and as much as possible. Leading off the meeting, chief of staff, Katie Willcox…
Read MoreFull chamber as city discusses pool options
The Mount Ayr City Council reviewed concepts for the proposed Gold Center pool, and the outdoor pool designed by JEO Consulting during a special work session Monday, as an overflow crowd looked on. Council members Greene, Robertson, Elliott, Poore, and Bishop were joined by 15 community members that have an interest in a pool of…
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