The first neighborhood music class is being offered to children 0-6 years of age and their parent(s) or caregiver on Tuesday, February 2, from 10:00-10:30 am at Leslie’s School of Dance, 1108 E. Monroe, in Mt. Ayr.  The class will include action songs, instruments, balls, bubbles, parachute and more!  There is no charge for the class. Additional classes […]

Ringgold County Public Health has confirmed 2 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, within the county. Pertussis is a bacterial disease that causes severe spells of coughing. It can occur at any age, but it is most common in infants less than a year of age. Pertussis can lead to pneumonia, convulsions, inflammation of the […]

Check out this website to get a free downloadable calendar filled with activities to engage your child in literacy activities.  Be sure to scroll down to access the free coloring/activity sheets to accompany the theme promoted during the month.  Special days are celebrated each month and include activities related to those days.  Books by the Bushel is also […]

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its decision on the implementation of the Iowa Health Link managed care program.  The program will now begin on March 1, 2016, instead of January 1, 2016. In the meantime, Medicaid members can continue to see their current providers.  Letters are being mailed by December […]