8th Grader Adrianna Benda was School Winner The National Honor Society Geography Bee was held last Monday, January 14, for the classroom winners from grades 4th thru 8th. Eighth grader Adrianna Benda…
Month: January 2019
Playwright Darrell Johnston Thrilled with Audiences at ‘And a Guitar’, Gained Valuable Feedback
“The audiences surpassed my expectations and offered valuable insight about the script,” stated Darrell Johnston following the six-day workshop-run of his musical entitled ‘And a Guitar’ two weeks ago. The group had…
Leon Chamber December Meeting
Leon Chamber of Commerce met on December 11, 2018, at the DCDC office. President Chris Coffelt called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Those in attendance were: Doug Kouba, Cayle Buckingham,…
Leon Chamber November Meeting
Leon Chamber of Commerce met on November 8, 2018 at the DCDC office. President Chris Coffelt called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were: Doug Kouba, Cayle Buckingham,…
RUTH GWENEVERE DALE
Ruth Gwenevere (Flanagan) Dale, the fifth child of Johnny Pious Flanagan and Maymie Viola (Boyd) Flanagan, was born on March 6, 1925, and passed away peacefully January 9, 2019, at Westview Acres…
DENNIS RAY HARDY
Dennis Ray Hardy, also known as Butch, age 72, son of Wayne Rodrick and Mildred Evelyn (Sage) Hardy, was born January 26, 1946, in Pekin, Illinois. He died at the Crest Haven…
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Southern Roots is Officially Open on North Main
Danielle Reed, owner (sitting) and Josh Cunningham in their new salon Southern Roots located on North Main Street in Leon. Southern Roots has been open since December 1, 2018. Looking for that…
CD Wins Eggs for Food Pantry
Central Decatur Community School’s food pantry got a boost to start the 2019 year. The pantry recently received a donation of 30 dozen eggs as part of a Who’s Your Iowa Farmer?…