Area News
Ringgold Development home nearing completion
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Development group saw one of its projects take another step toward completion on December 16. A nearly complete new manufactured home was delivered to the recently cleared site at 503 West Monroe Street in Mount Ayr. Crews from Homes for Iowa eased the three bedroom,…
Read MoreOne Starry Night Brings Bethlehem to Life in Ellston
The Ellston and Tingley United Methodist Churches celebrated “One Starry Night in Bethlehem” this past Sunday, at the Ellston Methodist Church. Families, friends and visitors took part in a fun-filled interactive experience that brought smiles and laughter to all. Walking through the “Bethlehem Marketplace” gave everyone a chance to experience crafts, local service projects and…
Read MoreHeirloom decorations a family tradition
By JEFF SNYDER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A baby’s first Christmas, the Eiffel Tower ornament from that trip to France or the handmade Popsicle stick cross covered in colorful glitter, these are all holiday decorations that stand the test of time. Each year dust covered boxes reemerge from the basement or attic and open up…
Read MoreSuper Moon on full display
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The last full moon of the year came and went on December 4. In addition to being the last, it was also one of the most spectacular moons of the year. Each full moon is assigned a name and in this case, perhaps aptly named, this one was…
Read MoreMount Ayr Community Schools Winter Concert Delights
by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The MACS students treated all comers to their annual Christmas/Winter concert on Monday night. The program included performances by all grade levels including choir performances by elementary students as well as those in the advanced grades. The program consisted of traditional holiday favorites and contemporary takes on lesser…
Read MoreFarm Bridge payments on the way
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — President Trump signed a $12 billion dollar relief package bill on December 8 targeting specifically row crop farmers and their operations. Recent international trade disruptions as well as volatile commodities prices have exposed Iowa based farmers to a perilous position. Increased input costs, higher machinery and seed costs…
Read MoreChristmas home tour raises funds for women battling breast cancer
By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — When it comes to women’s health, especially breast cancer, the mantra “Nobody fights alone” is often used as a rallying cry. In the past few years several local women have helped to start a movement to help those specifically battling cancer in Ringgold, Union and Decatur counties. This…
Read MoreMiss Amazing visits Mount Ayr
By Jeff Snyder Mount Ayr, Iowa — The city of Mount Ayr was paid a visit on December 4, by an independent film crew (Greenstone TV) who traveled all the way from New Zealand to film a number of local residents going about their pageant preparation for The Miss Amazing Pageant held exclusively for developmentally…
Read MoreUpdates from the MACS board
Board discusses CTE building timelines for the coming month By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Board of Education received an update on the CTE building during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. The board was informed that utility connections have been made and that a storm sewer was installed. Although construction…
Read MoreMount Ayr holds soggy Christmas parade
By Jeff Snyder Mount Ayr, Iowa — The weather finally cooperated on Saturday enabling the “Very Vintage” Lighted Christmas Parade and most activities to proceed as planned. Although the weather threatened to wipe out the festivities, clearing finally arrived at about 6:15 p.m. paving the way for the first of the evening’s activities; the Lighted…
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