Area News
Pain at the pump
Publisher’s Note: The following is an analysis of nationwide issues impacting the greater southwest Iowa community. By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Over the last five weeks area residents have seen a dramatic spike in gasoline prices largely due to events taking place in the Middle East. Those old enough to remember the gas…
Read MoreCity Council hears waste disposal services proposal; holds public hearing
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Despite having two council members not present, work and meetings continued on Monday during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mount Ayr City Council at city hall. Prior to the regular meeting a Public Hearing was held at city hall in regards to the proposed property tax levy…
Read MoreRCH receives grant for internship program
By Dalton Shadle MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Ringgold County Hospital recently received a grant to help with summer internships. It was announced last week that the hospital received a grant in the amount of $26,500 that will be used this summer as part of the 2026 Summer Youth Internships. This will be the third time…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department announces Honorary Membership Program for the county
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office announced, along with the Iowa State Sheriff’s and Deputies Association Institute announced the Honorary Membership Program last Friday. The program is intended to provide an opportunity for area citizens, in particular Ringgold County, to become Honorary Members and support local sheriff’s departments by…
Read MoreEaster Egg Hunt: All eggs accounted for
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Despite the cold and damp temperatures a large group of young volunteers from around the Mount Ayr community gathered and held an organized hunt on Saturday morning for what was alleged to be a large number of missing Easter eggs. Area children gathered around the Ringgold County Courthouse…
Read MoreMental health awareness in Ringgold County:
What resources are available locally and regionally By DALTON SHADLE MOUNT AYR, Iowa — With Mental Health Awareness Month on the horizon or any other day it is important to bring up in conversations “Are you OK?” with those we know and care about. Nationally, Iowa ranks on the lower end of the scale for…
Read MoreLegislative Forum to be held on Saturday
A legislative forum, sponsored by the Mount Ayr Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 4 at the Ringgold County Courthouse Assembly Room. The forums provide Ringgold County residents with the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers during the Iowa legislative session. House District 17 Representative Devon Wood and…
Read MoreRental housing appeals boards gets update
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Housing Appeals Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 24 to learn of the progress with the ongoing rental housing inspection process. Dennis Dugan, the lead inspector on this project, led the discussion with board members. As a procedural process, the board needed to…
Read MoreTingley dedicates new Community Building
By Priscilla Alvik TINGLEY, Iowa — Only 28 days shy of the second anniversary of the devastating EF2 tornado that brought winds of more than 135 mph through Tingley, the town today is thriving. Over 200 people gathered Sunday, March 29 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Tingley Community Building. Longtime resident Nancy…
Read MoreLocation of first Hy-Vee store to be restored in Beaconsfield
by Jeff Snyder BEACONSFIELD, Iowa- The community center in Beaconsfield has plans to restore the historic site of the first Hy-Vee shopping location. The original site, located in Beaconsfield was set up as a general store started by Charlie Hyde and David Vredenburg, the two founders of Hy-Vee. Hyde had a general store located in…
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