To the editor: Attention: Residents of Ringgold County  – “Support your local Sheriff.” When the rats start winning the rat race of society, it’s time to move back to the Midwest. That’s how I discovered Mount Ayr. Reminds me of Mayberry, a safe, secure, quaint, small town, a place I wanted to hang my hat.…

To the editor: My name is Bob Giles. I am a graduate from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (I.L.E.A.) 76th Basic Class 1982. I also have a four-year degree in Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Masters of Public Administration from Drake University. I have known Landon for 23 years. I went to work…

To the editor: In 2001, I began my career in law enforcement. At that time, Ringgold and Decatur law enforcement members did not speak or work with one another. Over the next few years, Deputy Haley realized the need and benefit of the two departments working together. Deputy Haley was instrumental in building and repairing…

To the editor: Ahead of the 2020 planting season, the ag community finds troubling signs in livestock production and our grains markets. I contract raise 20,000 hogs and graze 450 pair of cows, I see first-hand the unprecedented challenges farm families across Iowa are facing. The packing industry has been controlling the market on cattle…

To the editor: With regard to your “Idle Chatter” column in the 23 April Mount Ayr Record News, I can only say AMEN to “What’s the Science?” Just because there’s not much credible/sound scientific data about COVID-19 doesn’t mean everybody and his dog doesn’t have an opinion, and unfortunately the interaction of “expert” opinion and…

To the editor: Please folks do not listen to the president when he suggests that one could inject disinfectant into your body or use ultraviolet light in the body.  These are both killers. Keep the knowledge of our doctors and scientific evidence up front as you listen to the news.  They know what we are…

To the editor: I am addressing this letter to Governor Kim Reynolds who has acted with prudence and determination to enact programs to protect Iowans and yet keep essential businesses, about 80% of Iowa’s businesses, open to continue to serve all of us. Her daily press conferences keeps us informed, assured that her decisions are…

To the editor: I am writing to encourage everyone to vote for Rob Haley for sheriff in the upcoming primary election. Rob is one of the finest human beings I’ve ever known and we are lucky to have him serving us in Ringgold County. He is the embodiment of Iowa values and he is devoted…

To the editor: In the past several years we have been very blessed to have traveled to 20 plus different countries in the world. Group travel is very educational and very enjoyable to be with friends and friends you meet along the way. Most of our tour guides were college educated as being a tour…

To the editor: Diseases can surprise us. We are in a much different place now, than we were a week ago. Yes we have had serious epidemics before and have gotten through them. ‘Its just like the flu right?’ So what’s the big deal? First, the flu virus has been around for a 1000 or…