Anne Renée Warren O’Rourke, was born in Leon, Iowa, May 8th, 1958, to Chester William Warren and Susie Imogene (Reinier) Warren. On August 5th, 2020, at Denver Hospice, following a seven year…
Month: August 2020
Chamber Seeking Volunteers for Recreational Projects
A small group of citizens have come together and talked about forming “Friends of Little River Scenic Pathways.” The collective interest of the group involves like minded people looking at the recreational…
Iowa DOE Reopening Guidance
Iowa Department of Education (DOE) provided some FAQ on their website August 14, 2020, related to school reopening guidance and the criteria set by public health released on July 30, 2020. The…
Munter Named DCDC Director
The Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC) recently hired Emily Munter as their new Executive Director.Munter, a resident of Lamoni, is new to DCDC but is no stranger to Decatur County. As she…
Graceland University Partners with Presage, Corteva and CHCSI for Screening and Testing
Graceland University has taken multiple actions to ensure the safety and well-being of the Graceland and Lamoni communities as it relates to COVID-19, including a testing requirement and daily health screenings.“The steps…
30 Total Cases in County
Reported on Monday, August 17, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 30 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County with 24 cases total…
Governor Reynolds Announced Disaster Declaration on 25 Counties from Derecho
Alliant Pledges Power for All by Tuesday Last Tuesday, August 11, Governor Kim Reynolds put into effect a Disaster Declaration due to the Derecho that hit Iowa the day before. As of…
BETTY POOLE
Betty Jean Poole peacefully passed August 2, 2020, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Iowa.Betty was born January 15, 1927, at her home near Leon, Iowa, the beloved daughter of Luther…
RUBY MAY SMITH
Ruby May Smith, daughter of Alfred Oliver and Stella Martha (Merrick) Cover was born November 29, 1932 at Dupree, South Dakota. Ruby died August 2, 2020, at Lamoni, Iowa, at age 87.Fall…