Morgan Nordyke, a student at Central Decatur, Leon, was recognized by Governor Kimberly Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for her outstanding academic achievement in celebration of the Eighteenth Annual Governor’s Scholar…
Month: June 2020
First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Decatur County
A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Decatur County. The individual is an Adult (18-40). According to Decatur County Public Health (DCPH), the individual is self-isolating at home.“While this…
Leon Public Library Summer Reading
Leon Library Summer Program ‘Imagine Your Story’ Kick-Off Night Friday, June 5. Drive through or walk up in the parking lot from 5:00 – 7:00 PM to register and receive your June…
DCH Introduces Community Survey
Traditionally, a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is conducted once every three (3) years in a community, and is a partnership between all healthcare agencies in the area. As we work to…
Authorities Search for Suspect Facing Numerous Charges
Local authorities are searching for a rural Leon resident who is wanted in connection with incidents that occurred during the early morning hours of May 24.According to Sheriff Ben Boswell, Dale Walker,…
SHERYL SUE MARTIN
Sheryl Sue Martin of Garden Grove, Iowa, the daughter of Robert William and Ruby Lea (Hill) Smith, was born October 2, 1951, in Georgia. She left this life on May 19, 2020,…
FREDERICK WILLIAM BUCKINGHAM
Frederick William Buckingham, age 72, the son of Joseph William and Rosetta (Smith) Buckingham, was born April 30, 1948, in Leon, Iowa. He died at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on Monday,…
DEATH NOTICES
RICHARD, Donald James “Don,” 93, of Estherville, Iowa, died on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Estherville. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7,…