On July 1st, 2021, Jim’s Sanitation will begin providing trash pickup services for residents of the City of Leon. These services will be provided for all residents that pay the City of…
Month: June 2021
Decatur County Hospital Expansion Takes Shape
At Decatur County Hospital, they are entering an exciting phase in the process to construct the new expansion. The ~8,500 square feet of new space will provide a new home for the…
Strong Storm Rips Through Area
The forces of Mother Nature were felt in the area early Sunday evening as a storm ripped through a good portion of the county.The skies began to darken around 5:30 p.m., lightning…
Coffelt Receives Rising Star Award
At last Thursday night’s Taste of the Town, Farm to School Event, the Leon Chamber’s 2019 Rising Star recipient, Joy Evertsen, announced the 2020 honoree Chris Coffelt.Coffelt, who is a local farm…
VIOLA MAY HARDIN
Viola May Hardin, age 89, of Lamoni, Iowa, the daughter of Ernest Ray Monroe and Nellie May (Warrenner) Thompson, was born February 18, 1931, in Warren County, Iowa. She died at Lamoni…
Taste of the Town, Farm to School Event Thursday
On Thursday, June 17, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., around the Leon square, the community is welcome to come and taste samples of local food, learn about their local producers, and enjoy…
Native American Dance Group Thundering Moccasins to Perform at Leon Rodeo
In just a few short weeks, the Leon Rodeo will make its four-day run July 1-4.One of the highlighted entertainment acts this year will bring Native American influences center stage in the…
Decatur Autobody Shop Destroyed by Fire
A Decatur business was completely destroyed by fire a week ago Monday, June 7.Shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Leon Fire Department was summoned to The Nice Kar Autobody shop, operated by Pablo…