Month: May 2020
BRAD ELDON STILL
Brad Eldon Still, 55 of Mt. Ayr, IA, passed away at Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston, IA on May 9, 2020. Brad fought a short but valiant battle with anaplastic thyroid…
JOAN OWENS WOLFORD
Joan Owens Wolford was born on November 3rd, 1939 in Washington, Iowa to Doris and Albert Owens. She died of natural causes May 13th at the age of 80.Joan grew up in…
School Receives $162,201 CARES ACT Funding
Central Decatur has received $162,201 in Federal CARES funding.Superintendent Chris Coffelt indicated that the application allowed the school to use funds for a variety of potential activities, including:• Existing Expenses – Expenses…
Courthouse to Re-Open in Phases
The Decatur County Board of Supervisors will begin re-opening County facilities in the following phased approach, unless a determination is made that it is necessary to change this plan.County facilities will re-open…
Governor Opens up Economy Iowa Receives A+
Iowa continues to be a leader against COVID-19, recording an A+ on their coronavirus.iowa.gov website, being only 1 of 10 earning this top grade. Governor Kim Reynolds also reported Monday, May 18,…
Report from DCPH – Decatur and Ringgold Counties 0 Cases
As of Monday morning, Holly Rash, Decatur County Public Health & Homecare Administrator, reports that Decatur County and Ringgold County are the only 2 counties in the state that do not have…
A “Grad” Day for a Parade
The community of Leon came together in support of the Central Decatur Class of 2020 on Sunday, May 17, during the senior parade around the town.The streets were lined bumper to bumper…
Library Continues to Serve its Patrons
The Leon Public Library has never stopped providing services to patrons!As a result of the COVOID-19 pandemic, some services have been modified — and access to the building has been restricted by…