Dr. Larry Leonard “Doc” Richards passed in the loving arms of his family on June 6, 2020. “… The thing that makes you special is your kind and gentle heart. And when…
Month: June 2020
6 Active Cases in County
As of a press release dated June 11, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health have identified 7 total confirmed cases in Decastur County. One has fully…
Courthouse Offices and City Hall Continue “Open by Appointment” Status
The Decatur County Courthouse continues “only open to public by appointment” policy until further notice.It was the hope of the Board of Supervisors that the facility could reopen fully on June 8….
Iowa State Fair Board Votes to Postpone 2020 Iowa State Fair to 2021
Options for 4-H and FFA youth livestock shows are under reviewAs of a vote taken on Wednesday, June 10, the Iowa State Fair Board, the governing body who oversees the Iowa State…
Decatur County Fair Plans Change for 2020, Youth Events to Continue With New Format
Due to the ongoing building and grounds capacity limits, social distancing restrictions, public health guidelines, and additional precautions put in place, the Decatur County Fair Board made the tough decision to cancel…
Central Trail FFA Banquet
By Sarah Frisbie and Adrianna BendaAfter another year of success and accomplishments in the Central Trail FFA chapter, the annual parent-member banquet was held at the Decatur County Fairgrounds on June 2nd,…
CHARLES JAMES PORTER
Charles James Porter, age 86, of Leon, Iowa died at Westview Acres in Leon on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born to Charles Edward and Kathryn Helen (Freilinger) Porter on March…
Bell and Howell Hired, Few Move into new Rolls
Not only did this year’s senior class not get to finish out their school year in proper form due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the annual Central Decatur staff recognition was not…
City Council Upholds Decision to Not Open Pool
The City Council met with members of the community at a requested special council meeting, Wednesday, May 27 to hear the public’s concerns regarding opening the Leon Swimming Pool for the season….
4 Total COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Decatur County
In a release, as of Thursday, June 4, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health (DCPH) reported a second COVID-19 positive case in Decatur County, ages 41-60….