Area News
Ringgold County Community Health Fair brings health resources to courthouse lawn
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR — Area residents had an opportunity to learn more about local health and wellness resources during the Ringgold County Community Health Fair held last Wednesday on the Ringgold County Courthouse lawn in Mount Ayr. The free, community-wide event was held from 3 to 6 p.m. and welcomed people of all…
Read MoreMACS Board discusses conference changes
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community School Board of Education discussed several conference-related issues during its recent meeting. Chief among those Pride of Iowa Conference issues is the upcoming departure of Nodaway Valley from the conference and possible changes to conference alignment. Nodaway Valley previously announced plans to leave the…
Read MoreHaving breakfast on a wing
Fly-in draws pilots from near and far by Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Friends of Judge Lewis Field Airport held a special “Fly In” breakfast last Saturday in Mount Ayr to draw more attention to the regional airport. Nearly a dozen pilots and their planes flew in from around the area and beyond…
Read MoreCity to update water metering equipment
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The city will now have a newer more efficient tool to help read water meters across the community. As the Mount Ayr City Council voted to update metering equipment during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday at City Hall. The old meter reading system relied on two specific…
Read MoreTeaching kids about internet safety
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The internet has become a major part of everyday life for nearly everyone, but especially for children. From games and videos to schoolwork and social media, children are spending more time online than ever. With that comes the responsibility and challenge of teaching them how to use the…
Read MoreSeptember highlights importance of suicide prevention and awareness
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for communities to talk openly about mental health, encourage people to seek support and remind those who may be struggling that they are not alone. Mental health affects people of all ages and backgrounds. While…
Read MoreLabor Day weekend in Diagonal
Diagonal Lions annual celebration draws community over Labor Day weekend By Olivia West DIAGONAL, Iowa — The annual Diagonal Lions Club Labor Day Celebration returned this past weekend bringing three days of tournaments, parades, contests, live entertainment and family activities to Diagonal over Labor Day weekend. The annual celebration began on Saturday with a sand…
Read MoreExtreme heat hits Ringgold County
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The first week of September in Ringgold County and the rest of southwest Iowa, more closely resembled the first week of August in Arizona with temperatures averaging nearly 20 degrees above the normal for this time of year. Last Wednesday, the temperature topped out at 99 degrees. Extreme…
Read MoreWind turbine companies want to be in county
By Jeff Snyder SHANNON CITY, Iowa — Like many small rural agricultural communities in Iowa their existence and survival relied on rail service extending through their communities. Shannon City stands as a unique example, as the town exists in both Ringgold and Union counties. By the late 1880s Shannon City was a town of nearly…
Read MoreMeasles cases rise in southwest Iowa
By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The recent outbreak of measles in the state of Iowa has consistently been on the rise over the past several weeks. Here in the southwest part of the state there are at least 17 confirmed cases in the region as of August 26. As of Monday evening there…
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