Area News
Clubhouse Bar+Grille set to open
By Priscilla Alvik ELLSTON, Iowa — What started out as a consult for Nick Kuhn became an adventure in May of 2021 as Nick and his wife Lynn accept the challenge of running “The Clubhouse Bar+Grille. Nick, a former engineer by trade with a flare for cooking, put his critical thinking expertise into high gear…
Read MoreCity votes to continue supporting Ringgold County Development Corporation
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council voted unanimously to continue its support of the Ringgold County Development Corporation at it’s regular meeting Monday night. RCDC Development Director Nicole McGinnis made a presentation to the city council outlining the status of the ongoing development projects and the preliminary plans going…
Read MoreDrive for life tour visits Mount Ayr
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Iowa Donor Network paid a visit to Mount Ayr this past week and was represented by Liz Markert, mother of Emily Markert, one of the foundations original inspirations. Liz Markert’s motivations stem from a promise she made to her daughter Emily during the final days of her…
Read MoreStyle Show to be held for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — In what has become an annual event and not just a rallying call, the Nobody Fights Alone annual Breast Cancer Awareness Style Show will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday May 3 at the First Christian Church in Mount Ayr. The style show, which features women modeling clothing,…
Read MoreIowa investing in rural tourism
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Development Corporation hosted an event by the Iowa Tourism Office, which is a part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The event was held last Tuesday at the Ringgold County Senior Center. The Iowa Tourism Office’s mission is to elevate Iowa’s unique visitor experiences and hidden…
Read MoreA look at a Mount Ayr golf phenom
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Hard work and perseverance are qualities shared by many successful people. The ability to capitalize on a God given talent and gift is not always a guarantee for future success. Some excel in academics, others go down this path via athletics, and then there is Jaylee Shaffer. Shaffer…
Read MoreEarth Day celebrates 56 years
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Earth Day 2026 marked 56 years since the first earth day celebration in 1970. The first Earth Day was spearheaded by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin who was inspired to create this day after witnessing a massive oil spill in Santa Barbera, California in 1969. Nelson was credited…
Read MoreRCH holds first-ever gala in honor of 75 year anniversary
By Ken Garner MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Hospital celebrated its 75th birthday in style with its first ever gala last Saturday night at Homestead Hall located at the Ringgold County Fairgrounds in Mount Ayr. “The inaugural gala was a wonderful success,” RCH Chief Executive Officer Nicky Gilbertson said of the sold-out event.…
Read MoreRinggold Foundation opens grant process
MOUNT AYR, Iowa – The Ringgold Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Ringgold County by investing in area nonprofits through grant programs. The Ringgold Foundation is an affiliate member of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for the grant making process. Please visit https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/affiliates/ringgold-county to access and complete the grant application. Grant funds are…
Read MoreMount Ayr School Board approves tax levy; gets facility updates
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community School District Board of Education approved the upcoming tax levy and received updates on various district building and grounds updates during its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The tax levy for the upcoming year was approved by the board as it saw a slight…
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