Laura Christine Dykes, age 62, of Princeton, Missouri, the daughter of Louie Lawrence and Patricia Joan (Morgan) Poole, was born June 11, 1958, in Marshalltown, Iowa. She died at the Wright Memorial…
Author: Tonya Lindsey
Leon Chamber Awards Tree and Decorated Window Winners and Lighting Contest Winners Announced
The Leon Lions Club along with the Leon Chamber of Commerce, sponsored their annual home Christmas lighting contest.The judges traveled around the City of Leon last Friday, December 18, checking out the…
DCPH Receives Moderna Vaccine for COVID
On Mon., Dec. 21, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported as of Thursday, December 17, having identified 20 total active cases in the prior 7…
See the “Christmas Star” in the Night Sky
Gaze into the southwest sky on horizon about 45 minutes after sunset on December 21, the Winter Solstice, and one should be able to see The “Christmas Star.”It is on this date…
County COVID-19 Numbers
On Mon., Dec. 14, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 13 total active cases in the last week (35 a week ago) and…
The Barnyard Restaurant Serves from Farm to Plate
Beef, that’s whats for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Jonas Yoder is the new proud owner of The Barnyard Restaurant located in Decatur. If you are wanting some ‘Real Beef,’ The Barnyard has…
PHYLLIS IDELL (PETTY) BURNS
Phyllis Idell (Petty) Burns, the daughter of Wayne and Ocie Petty was born December 17, 1934 near Lineville, IA and departed this life at the Kavanagh House December 1, 2020.Phyllis grew up…
Governor Behind Students Learn Best in School
Last Wednesday, December 9, Governor Kim Reynolds addressed the concerning impact COVID has had on PK-12 students’ education. With the schools being shut down last Spring and the challenges of returning back…
Reading “Letters to Santa”
Leon Postmaster Jennifer Creese held a story time at the post office last Friday.This Friday, December 18, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Postmaster Creese will be reading “Letters to Santa” by…