Mount Ayr has been chosen again as one of 14 hosts for the Live Healthy Iowa 5K Run/Walk as well as a 1K Kid’s Run this spring.  The state-wide events will be held Saturday, April 11.  Register now at livehealthyiowa.org.  The registration fee is $20.  Participants in the 10-Week Wellness Challenge will receive $10 off their 5K […]

The United States is experiencing a measles outbreak.  There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of measles in Iowa; however, measles cases are occurring in Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois and South Dakota, as well as the west coast.  For information about the causes, signs/symptoms, prevention and treatment, please click on this link:  Measles.

Participating families in the Ringgold County Parents as Teachers program have expressed an interest in a children’s book exchange. Sometimes parents tire of reading the same books to their children every day. A book exchange would allow parents to “trade” an old book for a “new” one. The first exchange will be held at the […]

Artwork by elementary students at Mt. Ayr Community School has been on display in the Ringgold County Courthouse during the month of November.  The artwork is hanging in stands on the stairways to encourage people to take the stairs as part of making healthier lifestyle choices.  Check out the displays, and get some good exercise! Artists featured this month include Kindergarteners […]