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City still having software issues
City Council approves new P.O. box for payments By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — During a busy Mount Ayr City Council meeting on Monday night at City Hall, elected officials were updated on the continuing bill processing software issues. City Administrator Brent Wise brought the council up to speed on a number of ongoing…
Read MoreStudents help construct Tingley playground
By Pricillia Alvik After an EF-2 tornado touched down in Tingley on April 26, 2024, the town immediately went into clean-up and plan mode. The Tingley Betterment Foundation formed to help facilitate the rebuilding of the Tingley Community Playground that was destroyed. Spearheaded by town resident Macy Jarred, the playground began to physically take shape…
Read MoreUpcoming city-school election dates, deadlines
The City-School Election is less than a month away, so mark your calendars with these important dates and deadlines! October 15: Start of in-person absentee voting, and first day that absentee ballots start being mailed. October 20: Last day to request an absentee ballot to be mailed, and last day to register to vote online…
Read MoreMACS to add School Resource Officer
by Jeff Snyder During the Board of Supervisor meeting held September 15 the board discussed the addition of a School Resource Officer (SRO). The SRO position will be responsible for maintaining a visible presence on school grounds, fostering communication between law enforcement and the students and serving as a resource to school staff and administrators.…
Read MoreFrom trauma to triumph Stephens-Higgins publishes children’s book
by Darrell Dodge “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Those words from 19th-century American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson could certainly apply today to describe Terri Stephens-Higgins on her journey from over-coming physical and mental challenges to become the author of a children’s book,…
Read MoreRinggold County Hospital receives Iowa Top Workplace Award
MOUNT AYR, Iowa – Ringgold County Hospital has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Iowa Top Workplaces 2025. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees…
Read MoreHomecoming in full swing
By Jennifer Kellner Homecoming activities are underway this week, with a full night of activities planned for Thursday, October 2. The evening starts with a coronation night cookout hosted by the music boosters from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the football field. The football team will be auctioning off their jerseys beginning around 6:45 p.m.…
Read MoreCity/School Election Nov. 4
By Jennifer Kellner Mount Ayr – Several contested races will be decided based on the results of the upcoming City and School election on Tuesday, November 4. City elections In the City of Mount Ayr, Jordan Crawford and Mack Greene are both running for Mount Ayr Mayor. Three candidates, Matthew Henle, Carter Kupper and Rachael…
Read MoreMount Ayr MS/HS ‘high performing’ in state ratings
By Darrell Dodge The Iowa Department of Education (DOE) last week released it latest Iowa School Performance Profiles (ISPP), and for the second year, Mount Ayr Middle/High School maintained its “High Performing” rating, the second highest possible. Each year the DOE analyzes data submitted by public school districts as required by the federal Every Student…
Read MoreCouncil revisits tree removal
By Jennifer Kellner The Mount Ayr city council heard from several members of the public and set Beggar’s Night at their regular meeting Monday, September 22. Public forum There were three citizens in attendance to address the council Monday. Ed Minnick was the first to address the council about the $20 capital improvement fee that…
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