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Mount Ayr is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,822 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Ringgold CountyGR6. Ringgold County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ...
Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area Ranked 26th - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²) - Width 310 miles (500 km) - Length 199 miles (320 km) - % water 0. ...
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Ringgold County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. ...
Geography
Mount Ayr is located at 40°42′51″N, 94°14′13″W (40.714210, -94.236892)GR1. Image File history File links IAMap-doton-MountAyr. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.6 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.39% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,822 people, 780 households, and 492 families residing in the city. The population density was 278.1/km² (720.2/mi²). There were 856 housing units at an average density of 130.6/km² (338.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 780 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.82. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,893, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median income of $27,333 versus $20,184 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,444. About 8.3% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
For population 25 years and over in Mount Ayr High school or higher: 81.4% Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6% Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Mount Ayr is Named for Ayre Scotland
Ringgold County http://www.ringgoldcountyiowa.com/
Ringgold County was named for Samuel Ringgold (1796-1846) who was a Mexican War Officer
A member of the first graduating class of the United States Military Academy at West Point (1818), Ringgold, an artillery officer, was on General Winfield Scott's staff when this portrait was painted. He was later promoted to Major General in acknowledgment of his military innovations: the McClelland military saddle and the idea of flying artillery, a tactical concept employing artillery pieces that could be moved quickly from place to place. In 1846, in the first clash of the Mexican War, Ringgold led a small American force to victory at Palo Alto. Wounded, he died three days later. News of his death, the first of the war, created an explosion of national pride, and he became a hero.
Education Mount Ayr has one high school (7-12) and one elementary school (K-6), as well as a preschool. Enrollment averages around 50 students in each class. Mount Ayr Community High School (MACHS) has a strong music department including marching band, concert band, and jazz band, vocal chorus, chamber choir and small ensembles. MACHS also has good sports programs and offers football, volleyball and cross country in the fall; basketball, wrestling, and bowling in the winter; golf and track in the spring; and baseball or softball in the summer. MACHS also has a Drama Department which produces two plays a year and has several small one acts and individual students who compete at district and state level. MACHS has several Cheerleading squads (Football, Wrestling and Basketball). Also present at school are FHA, FBA, 4-H and various other organizations. Website: http://www.mtayr.k12.ia.us
Also, there is an Alternative High School available.
Many specialized programs tour this school system. Among them, bringing very cultural and artistic programs are the Act!vated Storytellers. Web site: http://www.activated-storytellers.com/travel/Typical/March06.html
Weather Mount Ayr-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.
Mount Ayr Climate Nearest Weather Station Information
Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)
Station MOUNT AYR 4 SW Distance 4 miles Jan Temp 11 to 31 F Apr Temp 38 to 61 F Jul Temp 65 to 85 F Oct Temp 41 to 65 F Annual Precip 34.6 inches
Crime Rate Date for Year 2000 Statistics presented are based on data collected by the FBI as part of its Uniform Crime Reporting Program. These data represent offenses reported to and arrests made by State and local law enforcement agencies as reported to the FBI. These data do not include Federal law enforcement activity. Additionally, not all law enforcement agencies consistently report offense and arrest data to the FBI. Users should refer to the Coverage Indicator for the proportion of the population covered by the agencies reporting to the FBI.
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Crime Number (Estimate) Total 48 Murder 0 Rape 0 Robbery 0 Aggravated Assault 0 Burglary 12 Larceny - theft 36 Motor vehicle thefts 0 Coverage indicator 92% Information found at (http://www.fedstats.gov/mapstats/crime/county/19159.html)
The 5 Most Stolen Vehicle's in Iowa during the in the year 2002: Rank Year Make Model-Name 1 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4 2 1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4 3 1983 CHEVROLET K10 4X4 FLEETSIDE 4 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC 5 1985 FORD E150 4X2 CARGO VAN Information found at (http://198.204.14.7/news/moststolen/2002/2002vehia.htm)
Activities Mount Ayr and the surrounding area are VERY popular spots for hunters and outdoors men and women of all ages. There is fishing, boating, hunting, cross country skiing, running trails and so many other activities sponsored by the local DNR and city and state. Mount Ayr has a 9-hole golf course. The town also has a six lane bowling ally and a miniature golf course and dirt bike track. There is a public outdoor swimming pool as well as Judge Lewis Park all within city limits. On the east side of town, there is a nature walk. Mount Ayr also has Loch Ayr where public boating and swimming is allowed in a contained man-made lake. Also, seasonal berry picking is abundant in the Loch Ayr area on public access roads. Berries available include choke cherry, gooseberry, strawberries, raspberries and wild plums.
Stores Mount Ayr has a wide variety of general and department stores. On Highway 2, there is a Casey's General Store with kitchen meals, a Sinclair gas station (with full service), a Dollar General store, a Hy-Vee grocery store, and Philips 66 gas station. In the downtown area, Mount Ayr has a Pamida department store and CGI grocery store. Antiques and collectibles are available at Aunt Jennie's Attic on the Town Square and there are also several other antique dealers in the area, however they are scattered around the county and not in town boundaries.
Dining Mount Ayr also has a few diners and restaurants. There is a sandwich store called the Substation, much like Subway; a Franchized Subway on Highway 2, Peggy Sue's (a 50's Diner), and Smith's Sports and Spirits bar and grill. Local pizza is available at Casey's and Breadeaúx Pizza. Mount Ayr has a seasonal ice cream store, the Dairi Sweet.
Famous citizens - Peggy Whitson, NASA Astronaut
- John K Sickels, Agricultural Pioneer and Soil Relocation Specialist
- Carey Crowson, Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Cody Roe, Singer and Guitar Player in the Bluegrass Band, Junk Ditch Road
- Andy Trullinger, Singer and Songwriter for Invisible North
External link NASA Biography Categories: Stub | 1960 births | Astronauts ...
Banking The city has several banks: Great Western, U. S. Bank, and First Federal and several ATM machines located at various businesses.
Mount Ayr's historical Town Square Featuring cobblestone brick streets featuring the early 1900's Courthouse, classic Carnegie Library, restored Princess Theatre, interesting antique stores, gift shops, restaurants, and taverns will take you back in time to a slower-paced era. And, don't forget to visit the 1879 restored Mount Ayr Depot Museum on North Taylor Street.
Church Buildings and Services United Presbyterian Church (641) 464-3731
Free Methodist Church (641) 464-2767
St Joseph's Catholic Church (641) 464-2826
Kingdom Hall-Jehovah Witness (641) 464-3506
First Lutheran Church (LCMS) (641) 464-2424
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (641) 464-3340
Church Of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints (641) 464-3435
Regular Baptist Church (641) 464-3293
United Methodist Church (641) 464-3636
Assembly of God Church (641) 464-3113
Assemblies of God Lighthouse (641) 464-3323
First Baptist Church (641) 464-2602
Parks, Recreation and DNR Judge Lewis Recreational Park Has a large swimming pool, lighted tennis and baseball diamond, sand volley ball court, horseshoe courts, bike and hiking trail and picnic area complete with playground for children.
Poe Hollow Park & Ringgold Trailway on HWY 2, 2 Miles East of Town Two mile trailway begins at the Caboose on HWY 2, just a few blocks north of the Mount Ayr Inn on Highway 169 and ends at Poe Hollow Park with several shelter houses, a gazebo, a wooded and sheltered picnic area and camping grounds.
Sun Valley Lake and Resort Located at nearby Ellston, the Sun Valley Country Club with nine hole golf course is open to the public for golf, lunch, dinner and occasional dancing and live entertainment. Public dock open all year long for fishing, swimming and other water recreation.
Fife's Grove and Loch Ayr Features a wooded area with camping available, a pond for fishing, picnic area, playground area and a gazebo.
Airport Judge Lewis Field is owned and operated by the City of Mount Ayr and is not included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). The Iowa Aviation System Plan identifies Judge Lewis Field as a Basic Service airport. General aviation airports in Iowa provide an important means of accessing the communities and regions they serve and provide a link to the national transportation system. Judge Lewis Field serves the general aviation needs of Ringgold County and the City of Mount Ayr. The airport is utilized by single engine aircraft. The airport offers no fixed-base operator (FBO) services. The airport offers aircraft parking and hangar storage. Fuel is not available. A variety of aeronautical activities occur at the Judge Lewis Field including: personal travel, business travel both local and transient, law enforcement and medical transport.
Medical Clearview Nursing Home 641-464-2241
Crain Medical Clinic 641-464-3911
Mount Ayr Health Care Center 641-464-3205
Mount Ayr Medical Clinic 641-464-4470
Mount Ayr Vision Center
Ringgold County Hospital 641-464-3226
Public Library The Mount Ayr Public Library is an official Carnegie Library and has a microfich film collection dating back to 1838. Also, there is dedicated Genealogy Room. More information coming!
Hotels, Inn's and Bed & Breakfasts Mount Ayr Inn 641-464-3500
Charlie - Jane's B & B (http://www.charlie-janes.com/)
Local Festivities Ringgold County Fair - Roughly July 12-17
Autumn in the Ayr Days (Roughly September 23-27)
Public and Private Organizations Masonic Temple Order of Eastern Star Rainbow Girls V.F.W Country Club
Local Media Mount Ayr Record News
University Extension Office Mount Ayr has a VERY active University Extension Office. They have programs ALL the time including Clover Kids, Master Gardner Programs and 4-H. Website: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/NR/rdonlyres/70D62D58-0849-4E5A-B207-983A364B8D43/44769/Ringgold.pdf
Interesting Details Mount Ayr In the Media - A true crim novel entitled "Betrayal in Blood: The Murder of Tabatha Bryant" written by Michael Benson is about a woman born in Mount Ayr, Iowa to Leroy and Ginny Bassett. She was shot in the eye by her husband with a .22 mm because she was having an affair. Citation (http://books.google.com/books?id=GwsWlMlLAN0C&dq=mount+ayr+murder)
- Located near Caledonia Iowa (an official Ghost Town) where Bonny and Clyde once hid out.
- "Iowa astronaut to take student art into space this fall" QUOTED FROM
- http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=288517&z=2)
- According to "Iowa: the literary Landscape" A woman named Eleanor Saltzman used to write novels about murder in Mount Ayr Iowa in the early 1900's. Her works included "Ever Tomorrow. New York: C. McCann, 1936" and "Stuart's Hill: A Novel. New York: Bernard Ackerman, 1945." Citation (http://www.mtmercy.edu/iafiction/iowaad4.htm)
- Largest Sum of Money Paid to former Employee of Public School System in Iowa: Is 475,332 USD and counting. Plus interest on the weekly payments of 831 USD. Paid to Former Superintendent Philip Burmeister for a "Disc Injury" sustained during unidentified school activity. Complete Workers Compensation Case on file here. Citation (http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:OlNhJjKRVMwJ:www1.iwd.state.ia.us/dwc/wcdecisions.nsf/AttachmentsDoc/DocID1.028CDDE999803EE06862570910055759E/%24FILE/PHILIP%2BV.%2BMOUNT%2BAYR%2BCOMMUNITY%2BSCHOOLS%2B-%2BDate-%2B10-27-2004%2B-%2BFile%2BNumber-%2B5007530D%25201.0.pdf+burmeister+mount+ayr&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us)
Registered Sex Offenders According to our research of the Iowa and other state lists there was one registered sex offender living in Mount Ayr in early 2007. The ratio of number of residents in Mount Ayr to the number of sex offenders is 1764 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.
Groves, Sonny Ace
Address: 307 E Adams Zip code: 50854 Crime: Lascivious Acts With A Child Sex: Male Date of birth: 1969-04-04 Eye color: Green Hair color: Brown Height: 5'09 Weight: 210 lbs. Race: White Citation (http://www.city-data.com/so/so-Mount-Ayr-Iowa.html) (http://www.iowasexoffender.com/sho.php?id=990280077&L_isonums=&sub=&lastone=)
External links - Maps and aerial photos for 40°42′51″N 94°14′13″W / 40.71421, -94.236892Coordinates: 40°42′51″N 94°14′13″W / 40.71421, -94.236892
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