Month: June 2020
JAMES WILLIAM “TOT” BOSWELL
James William Boswell, age 89, of Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Hosie Leroy “Roy” and Alma Deane (Osborn) Boswell, was born February 2, 1931, at Cainsville, Missouri. He died at his home…
CAREY LEE COURTNEY
Carey Lee Courtney, son of Harold (Tate) W. Courtney and Norma (Brandt) Courtney was born July 13, 1956 in Clarke County, Iowa and passed from this life Friday, June 5, 2020 at…
2 Active Cases in County
As Monday June 22, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 10 total confirmed cases in Decatur County. Eight have fully recovered and are…
Leon Fourth of July Parade
Plans are being made to hold the annual Leon 4th of July parade on Saturday, July 4 beginning normal time at 4:00 p.m.Leon Chamber has chosen this year’s theme as “United We…
Quiet on the Rodeo Homefront this Year
During this pandemic several tough decisions and sacrifices have been made.These decisions are based on the information known about COVID-19 and how easily the virus spreads throughout a community and can lead…
No Pleasanton Parade Celebration this Year
For the first time in a quite a number of years, the Pleasanton Fourth of July Celebration will not be held this year.This year would have marked the 163rd year of the…
Last Televised Press Conference by Governor Reynolds
On Thursday, June 18, Governor Kim Reynolds reported that was the last televised press conference. The week of June 22, she will return to her normal schedule with 1 press conference each…
Celebrate With a Plan
The last few months have brought incredible challenges for our communities. As our nation begins to reopen, many Americans will be eager to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends….