Area News

 Early History of Ringgold County  and Settlers By Mrs. B.M. Lesan From the Nov. 25, 1925 Mount Ayr Record News Attention has been called to the following errors in my article printed November 4. Alex McCartney settled southwest of Mount Ayr instead of southeast. John S. Sheller agreed to give half the town lots to…

The results of the state site evaluation of the preschool program was a main topic of discussion at the Monday, June 9 meeting of the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors. The site visit conducted by two individuals from the Iowa Department of Education was the first since the pre-school program was moved into…

Tingley is hosting a fundraising day of fun on Saturday, June 28 from 3-9 p.m. All proceeds will go directly toward helping fund the new community building and playground. This family-friendly event, hosted by the Tingley Betterment Foundation, is offering kids games, a petting zoo and tie-dying station from 3-6 p.m. A bags tournament will…

Another arrest has been made stemming from the recent drug bust at Ransey Farms. According to the arrest report, on June 4 Nicole Christine Audas, 40, of Mount Ayr was arrested in Polk County on the following Ringgold County arrest warrants: • Child Endangerment (Aggravated Misdemeanor) • Possession of Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine 2nd Offense (Aggravated…

Will return to space this weekend This week is a memorable one for Beaconsfield native Peggy Whitson. On May 31, Whitson was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame located at the Kennedy Space Center at Merritt Island, FL. Just eight days later, she is scheduled to return to space as commander of the…

Two face charges after Ramsey Farm house raided The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals on a number of drug-related charges. According to the arrest reports, RCSO has been investigating possible criminal activity on four properties known locally as “Ramsey Farms.” The properties were suspected as a “drug hub” and hangout for individuals…

New Judge Lewis Pool finally opens After 18 tumultuous years of planning to replace the original pool in Mount Ayr, a ribbon cutting and open house was held at the new pool on Friday, May 30. Members of the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce, The City of Mount Ayr, and the aquatic center committee gathered…

Mount Ayr student eligible for Math Stars program A third-grader at Mount Ayr Elementary has been recognized by an exclusive mentoring program for her achievement in mathematics. Jovie Jerome, daughter of Karl Jerome and Regan Main, scored in the top two percent of all third grade students in mathematics in the most recent Iowa Statewide…

by Brenda Grose Ringgold County Hospital’s board of trustees met Tuesday, May 27 in front of a packed room of concerned citizens in response to recent information expressed in a press release from RCH CEO Nicky Gilbertson. The topic of the press release was a newly signed contract with Inspire Rehab to provide rehabilitation services…

An icon of the Mount Ayr business community has closed its doors after nearly three-quarters of a century. Wednesday, May 21 was “last call” at Lefty’s Club Tavern, The business has been located at 111 E. Madison for its entire existence, and to say it carries a great deal of history with it would be…