Area News

While youth today are facing unique challenges, 4-H is helping young people find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. National 4-H Week, observed October 7-12, recognizes America’s largest youth development organization. Supporting nearly six million youth across the United States, the organization focuses on preparing youth to face an…

A clarification to the story in the October 10 Record News entitled, “Anatomy of a county settlement” was requested by Brenda Rae (Christner) Adams. Five former employees were named as part of legal settlements with Ringgold County, including Brenda Adams. This individual should be further identified as Brenda Sue (Woosley) Adams, who was previously employed…

Mount Ayr Record News staff has reviewed the City of Tingley council meeting minutes to compile this story detailing the rebuilding process and related finances. The City of Tingley is planning to construct a new community building after a tornado ripped through the center of the prior structure on April 26. A REBUILD Committee has…

MACHS Class Float placings: 1st: Seniors “Way Back When” 2nd: Juniors “Pac Man” 3rd: Freshmen   “Friends… The one where we were conference champs.” 4th: Sophomores “Turn it on, Leave it on” Community Float Entry Winner: First Christan Church

MACS grad, Hall of Fame member has fan club of kids she’s delivered More than 50 students, young children and babies gathered on Friday, September 27 as a tribute to the doctor that helped usher them into the world. Mothers and children between one month to 16 years-old hopped aboard a parade float in Dr.…

The City of Mount Ayr held a council work session with the city’s attorney on Wednesday, September 25 to discuss legal questions pertaining to the drafted rental housing ordinance that stalled out at the August 5 council meeting. Jason Palmer, with Lamson Dugan & Murray LLP and City Administrator Brent Wise attended the work session…

Fall festivals, Halloween fun and harvest gatherings are now in season. Ellston Harvest Dinner The Ellston United Methodist Church is hosting their annual drive through harvest dinner on Saturday, October 5 from 5-7 p.m. Freewill donations are being accepted for dinner, which includes ham, turkey, and ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and…

Professionally-trained stock dogs and their handlers from all over the United States and Canada will convene at Hoover Angus just north of Tingley next month for their main event of the year. Dogs that have earned enough points to qualify through U.S. Border Collie Handler’s Association’s trials earlier this year will compete. There are two…

Settlement ends civil rights claims; criminal case remains Ringgold County will pay $500,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit former Ringgold Country Conservation Director Kate Zimmerman brought against the county in federal court. The settlement was approved by the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors at their meeting on September 9. Supervisors Steve Knapp and Randy…

Homecoming activities are underway this week, with a full night of activities planned for Thursday, September 26. The evening starts with a coronation night cookout hosted by the music boosters from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the football field. A choice of hamburger, pork loin or hot dog along with chips, dessert and water is…