Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa/Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake and Benton.
Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area you can fish, boat, cross country ski, run trails and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf and Country Club and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district.
The Mt. Ayr school district includes Family Resource Center preschool, an elementary school (grades K–6) and a middle/high school (grades 7–12). Mount Ayr Community Schools have a long-standing reputation for educational excellence and provide a variety of extracurricular activities.
Visit these sites to learn more about Mt. Ayr and Ringgold County:
www.ringgoldcounty.us
www.ringgoldcountyiowa.com
www.mycountyparks.com/county/Ringgold.aspx
TRANSPORTATION - SOUTHERN IOWA TROLLEY Transportation assistance is available for individuals who are wheelchair-bound or who may require special help getting to and from their destination 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Weekend and out-of-town (such as Des Moines, Iowa City, etc.) reservations are available upon request. Pay per ride, 60+ senior discount and punch ticket available. Call (866) 782-6571 or local (641) 782-6571 to arrange door-to-door pick up and drop off. PLACES TO STAY We would like to help make your stay a comfortable one. Please contact the places listed below for further information about the variety of lodging options offered. Armstrong Guest House Lesanville Inn Mount Ayr Inn – Hotel & Suites LOCAL DINING ESTABLISHMENTS Casey’s Pizza Dari Sweet El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant Jamie’s Coffee Mill & Deli Rumors Bar & Grill Still Smokin’ BBQ Subway LOCAL FLOWERS AND GIFTS Aunt Jennie’s Attic – Gifts and Antiques Country Blossoms – Fresh flower bouquets, balloons, cards and gifts Jamie’s Coffee Mill & Deli – Gifts, cards, soaps and candy
Two-bedroom rental house
204 West Monroe St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 344-5553
Bed and breakfast (4 miles east of Mt. Ayr)
2285 270th St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 414-8550
1304 E. South St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-3500
300 W. South St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-3151
Seasonal: March–September
Hwy. 2, Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-2715
100 W. South St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-8122
118 W. Adams St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-2422
Hwy. 2, Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-0777
641-464-8025
104 W Madison Street, Mount Ayr
Hwy. 2, Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-2464
114 W. Madison St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-2149
108 West Madison, Mt. Ayr
(641) 464-3120
118 W. Adams St., Mt. Ayr
(641) 464- 2422
