Area News
Water, sewer rate increases set
By Jennifer Kellner The Mount Ayr city council approved the third readings of the water and sewer ordinances, increasing rates to cover estimated budget shortfalls at their regular meeting Monday, August 11. The new adjusted rates will be published in an upcoming issue of the Mount Ayr Record News. SAM GIS presentation Dustin Henggeler with…
Read MoreSpecial Delivery!
Surprise of a lifetime Tuesday, July 29, started out as just another routine day for Peyton and Harlee Stull. Before the day was out, however, they had a miraculous story to tell about the birth of their son all alone along a rural roadside. Nine months pregnant, Harlee had spent the morning folding laundry, freezing jalapenos,…
Read MorePersonnel, Medicaid top RCH board agenda
by Brenda Grose Announced at Ringgold County Hospital’s Board of trustees meeting, Monday, July 28, was new head of rehabilitation, Nathan Nebel, PT. Nebel heads the newly contracted service, Inspire Rehab which began July 1. Additionally, new to RCH will be tele-health electro physiology, a cardiology specialty provided by Mohit Chawla, MD. Coming on board…
Read MoreSesquicentennial awarded grant
The Mount Ayr Sesquicentennial Committee has been awarded a $15,640 state grant to go toward historical and cultural presentations and activities during the three-day celebration, September 19-21. According to the Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority, the “Iowa Community Cultural Grants help cities, county governments, tribal councils and nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations to support the development…
Read MoreGarner purchases Ringgold County newspapers
Ken Garner, of Maryville, MO, has purchased Paragon Publications, Inc., which includes the Mount Ayr Record News and the Diagonal Progress from Tom and Tami Hawley effective August 5. The deal has been finalized and the handover to Garner officially took place on Tuesday. The purchase by Garner continues an improbable streak of local ownership…
Read MoreCity continuing RCDC partnership
Mount Ayr city council members voted to continue support of RCDC financial partnership at their regular meeting on Monday, July 28. Public forum Several people were in attendance to address the council during the public forum. Randy Taylor was present to clarify that the County Board of Supervisors have not made a cost sharing request…
Read MoreWHO hires Diagonal local
Anyone who tunes in to the “Today in Iowa” morning news show on WHO-TV Channel 13 may well see a familiar face on screen. That face would belong to 2022 Diagonal High School graduate Skyler Stamps, who recently joined the station as a multi-media journalist (MMJ) and on-air reporter. “MMJ means that I do basically…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: TOM HAWLEY IS RETIRING!
Lucky 13 Tom Hawley, owner and publisher of the Mount Ayr Record News and Diagonal Progress, recently announced his upcoming retirement. Hawley is planning for a lot more rest and relaxation after disseminating Ringgold County’s news for the last 13 years. Tom and his wife, Tami, purchased the stock in Paragon Publications, Inc., the corporation…
Read MoreEmergency sewer issue
Mount Ayr city council members approved having Garden and Associates apply for an Iowa DNR construction permit for sewer repair/replacement at an emergency meeting on Tuesday, July 22. Heavy rain event Local residents called into The City of Mount Ayr after 6-7” of rain fell between June 24-25, which led city staff to investigate potentially…
Read MorePASSING THROUGH
Keeping Iowa history alive Tyler Sullivan, an Iowa City native, made a return visit to Ringgold County over the weekend as part of a journey to keep history alive in all 99 counties in Iowa. For the last 10 years, Sullivan has been traveling the state, spending time in parks and local spots of interest.…
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