Area News
History makes an appearance in Tingley
By Jeff Snyder TINGLEY, Iowa — A special guest was on hand as Tingley hosted its annual Ice Cream Social last Sunday to help kick off the celebration as Marine Corps helicopter YL-37 took up a prominent position right in the center of Main Street. This helicopter, one of only 20 believed to still exist…
Read MoreSchool to use Hudl for athletic livestreaming
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With an ever-growing interest in viewing Raider and Raiderette athletics online, the Mount Ayr Community School District to make a change to offer more options to patrons. The district is moving to the Hudl online platform for its athletic sportscasting needs for those throughout Ringgold County beyond to…
Read MoreRinggold County Hospital gets new affiliation
RCH to join University of Iowa Health System By KEN GARNER MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Hospital has found a new partner as the Board of Directors unanimously voted to become a Tier 1 member of the University of Iowa Healthcare system during its regular board meeting on August 26. “The affiliation agreement…
Read MoreAirport hangar needs generate generous donations
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Much needed financial support has begun to arrive just in time for the Mount Ayr, Judge Lewis Field Airport, FAA designation, 1Y3. Friends of the airport have made significant contributions in the last week following a recent Record News article on Aug. 13 outlining the needs for hanger…
Read MoreCity Council agrees to purchase properties
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council agreed to purchase a pair of properties during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday at City Hall. The properties are located at 207 S. Harrison St. and 202 W. Jefferson St inside the city limits. The Harrison Street address is an empty building…
Read MoreAyr Days is a Hometown party
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The annual Ayr Days celebration is observing the 250th anniversary of the United States with this year’s theme: “Honoring 250 years of Freedom, Community and Pride.” Ayr Days will be on Saturday with most of the events being centered around the courthouse square area. The community celebration is…
Read MoreSchool is back in session
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community School District began the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. The district welcomed several new teachers for the school year. Elementary Principal Chris Elwood said staff were looking forward to welcoming students back to the building. “We can’t wait to get students in the building,”…
Read MoreCTE open to train students
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Officials from the Mount Ayr Community School district as well as members of Southwest Iowa Community College gathered to officially celebrate the opening of the newest addition to the MACS facilities campus. The Career and Technical Center (CTE) cut the celebratory ribbon on the new 12,000 square foot…
Read MoreBe aware of buses as new school year arrives
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — As area students prepare to return to school, drivers across Ringgold County are being reminded of the laws designed to keep children safe when they board and leave school buses. While there is no major statewide change to the basic school-bus stopping requirements in the current Iowa Department…
Read MoreThe Iowa State Fair has a long history
By Olivia West DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is the largest annual event in Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. The fair attracts more than 1 million visitors from around the world each year and is currently held in Des Moines. However, it…
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