Area News
Ehlen to return as wrestling coach
A familiar face will lead the Raider wrestling team following action at Monday’s regular meeting of the Mount Ayr Community board of education. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreRinggold unemployment among highest in region
The unemployment rate in Ringgold County continues to be above the state average, according to statistics released recently by the Labor Market Information Division of Iowa Workforce Development. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCity gives Old Lake to RCCB
The city’s Old Lake property north of Mount Ayr will officially be given to the Ringgold County Conservation Board (RCCB) after the city council voted unanimously Monday evening to transfer the property. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreSupervisors defend role in resignation
Submitted by Ringgold County Supervisors Kraig Pennington, Lyle Minnick and Paul Dykstra (Editor’s Note: This submission is related to a front page story in the July 26 Record News about the current county engineer resigning his position and questions about the supervisors role in the decision to resign.) On Monday, June 23, the county supervisors…
Read MoreAnimal Alliance may end contract
The Animal Alliance presented the city council with a letter from their attorney at Monday evening’s meeting stating their intention to terminate their agreement with the city for animal control unless changes were made. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MorePossible pool renovations unveiled
A near-capacity crowd filled the assembly room at the Ringgold County Courthouse Monday night to listen to proposals for the renovation of the public swimming pool at Judge Lewis Park. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreUnfiled tax returns causing headaches for county fair
Submitted by Dr. Keith Miller President, Ringgold County Fair I would like to explain some of the financial situations with the Ringgold County Fair. The tax returns for years 2010, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13 and ‘14 were not filed. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreSchool registration in Mount Ayr next week
Registration for students in the Mount Ayr Community Schools is scheduled for Monday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCounty engineer quits
After less than one year, the Ringgold County board of supervisors is again seeking a new county engineer. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
Read MoreCrash fatality Saturday
A Mount Ayr man has died as the result of a two-vehicle accident July 21 in Mount Ayr. For more on this story, sign in to the e-edition.
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