Month: April 2018
Two Census Tracts in Decatur County Nominated as Opportunity Zones to Spur Business Investment
This map shows the nominate area for Opportunity Zones designation. The areas outlined in black are nominted. by Shannon Erb Director of the DCDC On Friday, April 20, Governor Kim Reynolds and…
CD Entrepreneurship Students Participate in Business Plan Contest at Graceland
CD Entrepreneurship students who traveled to Graceland University Wednesday, April 4th, for the inaugural G.U./Enactus Business Plan Contest were l-r: Isaac Hall, Branden Janssen, Jeff Marlow, Dakota Davis, Gabe Hamilton, Elliot Ness,…
ORVILLE ELDON DALE SR.
Orville Eldon Dale, Sr. was born June 1st, 1923, at the family homestead down the hill from New Salem Church in Decatur County, Iowa. He left this life on Monday, April 16,…
KENNETH STEVEN KRUG
Kenneth Steven Krug, 63, left this life on April 16, 2018 in Odessa, TX. Ken was born in Staten Island, NY to Andrew and Charlotte Krug. He moved to Jacksonville, FL with…
CAMILLE J. “CAMI” BETTIN
Camille Joanne Bettin was born May 6, 2015 in Cherokee, Iowa to Scott and Jessica (Lussman) Bettin. Camille, or Cami as she was nicknamed, was a heart warrior. She had many surgeries…
County Extension Recognized for 100 Years of Service
The Decatur County Extension celebrated 100 years of service to the county last Wednesday evening, April 18. From its humble beginnings in a partnership with Farm Bureau, the Extension has been an…
Decatur County Development Corporation Host First Annual Meeting
The Decatur County Development Corporation hosted its first Annual Meeting and Fundraising Gala on Friday, April 20, 2018. With over 70 guests in attendance, the group celebrated Economic Development and business successes…
CD Members Score Well at Contest
CD Band students had a successful first time experience at solo and ensemble contest held at Lenox last Saturday, April 14. Seniors Mackenzie Bell (left) and Kennedy Buckingham (center) received Division I…