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The Ringgold County Ministerial Association will again sponsor its 41st annual “Breakfast with the Master” series of Holy Week observances April 14-18 at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. This year’s series is entitled “The Nails.” Each morning different area churches will prepare and serve breakfast from 6:30 to 7 a.m., provide music and…

At the last pool progress meeting, Tuesday, March 25, the contract team working on the new Mount Ayr aquatic center shared they plan to wrap the project up by May 6. Prior to the end of March, the pool deck was completed and pool walls had been sand blasted, and grout rubbed to prepare for…

A group of local families banded together last fall, creating a dynamic home school experience for their kids. Taking a slightly different approach to traditional home schooling, kids in kindergarten through 6th grade have been meeting together two days a week at Living Hope Church in Leon as part of Lighthouse Christian Academy. While the…

[Editor’s note: In recognition of Mount Ayr’s sesquicentennial observance in September, the Record-News will run an occasional feature story recounting the early days of the city and county. Items are told in the vernacular of the day in which they were written, but some have been edited with discretion.] From the October 14, 1925 edition…

Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) staff will hold traveling listening posts in 11 counties from April 7 to April 11. Iowans seeking assistance with a federal agency or wishing to share their views may stop by during the scheduled hours. “Too often, Americans feel Congress doesn’t understand the challenges facing their families. The best way to…

Area legislators hold public meeting in Mount Ayr Two area Iowa legislators appeared at a town hall for area constituents Saturday, March 29 in Mount Ayr. District 7 State Senator Tom Shipley and District 17 State Representative met with approximately 40 are residents to share their views and listen to constituent concerns. Senator Shipley remarks…

A cascading series of events led to families being abruptly notified that MATURA Head Start would no longer be providing preschool at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in Mount Ayr as of Thursday, March 27. The following notice from the MATURA Head Start Leadership Team was sent to parents prior to ending their program in…

An entity of its own; airport commission votes to continue use At a special joint meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council and the Airport Commission held on Monday, March 24, roles were clarified for each group, expenditures were reviewed, and both entities agreed to move forward with pouring concrete footings for new hangar doors.…

Square revitalization project incorporates permeable pavers and bio retention cells At their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 19, Mount Ayr city council members learned a grant will significantly help the square revitalization project, targeting a December 1, 2026 completion window. Madison St. Project Update Greg Roth, P.E. with Veenstra and Kimm provided an update on…

At Monday’s city council meeting, Mount Ayr Sesquicentennial Committee co-chair Korbie Rinehart provided a number of logistical updates related to the three-day celebration set for September 19-21. Rinehart asked for the city’s assistance with closing off some streets, trash pickup, erecting bleachers, and other support duties. City superintendent Brent Wise stated the city will provide…