Month: December 2020
2020 A Year in Review: Highlighting the top Stories of the Year
January 1…After delivering all of his presents, Santa was caught at the Leon Golf and Country Club enjoying a little R & R hitting a few golf balls. Late in the day,…
DOUGLAS (DOUG) AL HEWLETT
Douglas (Doug) Al Hewlett, age 55, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, December 8th surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Yuma, Colorado. Born to Albert and Phyllis (Ritchie) Hewlett…
SAMUEL WAYNE ROSA
Samuel Wayne Rosa, age 63, of Davis City, Iowa, the son of Steve and Doris Virginia (Sparks) Rosa, was born February 11, 1957, in Lorraine, Ohio. He died at his home on…
TEDDY LYNN HAINLINE
Teddy Lynn Hainline, age 70, of Lovilia, Iowa, the son of Clifford Paul and Dorothy Fern (Haley) Hainline, was born April 13, 1950, at Creston, Iowa. He died at the Monroe County…
Shelli’s Shortstop is New Convenient Store in Town
Meet Shelli Werner and her crew at the newly opened Shelli’s Shortstop located at 210 E 1st Street in Leon. They are friendly and some say they have the best pizza in…
Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
The Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa received its shipment of Moderna COVID Vaccine last week to administer to the medical personnel.Terrilee Jackel, ARNP, was one of the first ones to receive…
City to Outsource Garbage Pickup
It was 50 years ago when Elmer Teater stopped hauling trash away for Leon. It was also in that time period when the City of Leon began its trash pickup service.Now, the…
ROGER LAURENCE DAVIS
Roger Laurence Davis, 88, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020, surrounded by his family. A private service with military honors was held December 12th at Ankeny Memorial Gardens for family. A…