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According to the Mount Ayr Track and Field facebook page, in a race 3 years apart, in 2022 senior Adalyn Reynolds competed for the last time at Drake Stadium and achieved a time of 25.93, securing the silver medal in the 200m final and setting a school record. Last week, her sister Emma, matched this…

The Mount Ayr city council passed the first readings of ordinances increasing water, sewer, storm water, and garbage rates, accepted a demolition bid, and considered a potential RCDC partnership at their regular meeting Wednesday, May 21. As part of the consent agenda, the council also approved the minutes from a special meeting held Thursday, May…

Valedictorian, Tyler Martin, gave the commencement address last Sunday. Salutatorian, Aubree Clark, also addressed her fellow graduates after being recognized for her academic achievement.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and a number of observances are planned around Ringgold County. Mount Ayr – American Legion Post 172 The Mount Ayr American Legion Post 172 and Sons of the American Legion will honor our fallen this Memorial Day by assembling the Avenue of Flags and hosting a ceremony at the…

With the school year coming to an end this Friday, eager eyes look forward to all that summer has to offer. Some popular past-times are flashing a caution light, however. Pool leak delays opening The opening of the new swimming pool at Judge Lewis Park has been postponed due to a water leak. On Tuesday,…

A total of 48 Mount Ayr High School graduates are receiving their diploma this year. Friday, May 15 is the official last day for Mount Ayr seniors. The class of 2025 will be celebrated during a commencement ceremony this weekend, Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. in the Mount Ayr high school gym. Leading up…

Around Ringgold County, people are struggling to find available rental housing, and monthly rental rates are rising for many Mount Ayr tenants. Residents at Country Ayr apartments found a note, dated February 1, taped to their mailbox stating their rent would be increasing $100-150 a month beginning March 1. The increase in rent came after…

At their regular meeting Monday, May 12, the Mount Ayr Community Schools board of directors learned the results from the latest round of the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) testing. Elementary principal Chris Elwood reported students in grades 3-5 continued to show growth in their proficiency in English/language arts (ELA) and math. For…

The ribbon cutting and open house for the new swimming pool at Judge Lewis Park is set for Saturday, May 17. City officials and pool committee representatives will cut the ribbon to officially open the pool to the public at 5 p.m. The first official “jump in” will follow at 5:15 p.m., Layton Greenman won…

Four new Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The honorees will officially be recognized at the 2025 Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony held in conjunction with the homecoming celebration in October. This year’s inductees include: Fay Howie In a world that often rushes by, Fay Howie stands out…