Area News

A special election will be held on Tuesday, September 10 to determine whether to adopt a public measure for the Mount Ayr School District. The Mount Ayr Community School District is asking voters to consider renewing the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) fund this September. This is not a new tax or levy. The…

Four new inductees will be welcomed into the Mount Ayr Community Schools Hall of Fame class this year. The awards will be presented at the annual Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday, September 28. Tickets for the 2023 Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony are $35 each or $240 for a table of eight.…

Ringgold County Veterans Affairs has corresponded with the Central Iowa VA Healthcare Center out of Des Moines to assist rural Veterans in receiving medical and mental healthcare treatment locally two days a month. The Des Moines VA has a Virtual Mobile Clinic (VMC), which is a 38 ½ foot Recreational Vehicle that has been modified…

The Ringgold County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was recognized with an award at the annual Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) Conference in Ames on Monday, August 19. Of the 100 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the state (Pottawattamie county has two districts), Ringgold was awarded an Exemplary Use of State Cost Share…

The Ringgold County Hospital’s board of trustees met Monday, August 26 for their regular monthly meeting. Along with departmental reports, the board heard information on insurance coverage and the ongoing evaluation process of employees among other miscellaneous items on the agenda. Cam James of Assured Partners Insurance in West Des Moines was present to give…

Just one mile northwest of Diagonal, a small campground emerged from a farm field to offer visitors a quiet, relaxing camping experience. A sign posted along County Hwy J23 between Diagonal and Creston directs people to “Goshen Lake and RV Park” just ½ mile south on a gravel road. Calling the phone number listed on…

The annual Diagonal Lions Club Labor Day celebration is back this weekend, providing three days of events and activities. Saturday, August 31 Registration for a sand volleyball tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. under the middle shelter house at Fogle Lake. The tournament is planned to begin at 10 a.m. Contact Zach Gunsolley with any…

Several musicians and performers are coming together to pack the Princess Theater for a live event Saturday, September 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. The variety show will celebrate a new marquee sign (coming soon) and show appreciation for the Princess Theater, which continues to provide a safe, fun, place…

Just outside the city limits of Mount Ayr, a family farmstead is offering community members looking for a greater connection to their food source a variety of local produce options. Holdfast Farmstore, a small-scale market, offers local gardeners a place to sell excess produce, in a convenient self-serve, self-pay setup for community members. Rather than…

Two community events are planned to bring people together this weekend. The Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the events with the annual Ayr Days Celebration Saturday, August 24. The 5th Annual Ice Cream Social at Tingley Memorial Park is planned for the following day on Sunday, August 25. Ayr Days The annual…