Wanda Mae Schuldt, age 86, of Bentonville, Arkansas, was born January 23, 1934 to Hoyle and Ruth (Barnett) Simmerman at Van Wert, Iowa. She died at the Bradford House in Bentonville on…
Author: Tonya Lindsey
Honor Roll Students for First Quarter at Central Decatur
Central Decatur Schools have released the first quarter honor roll list for the 2020-2021 school year. Those students in grades 7th through 12th who attained the honor roll include the following:SENIORSKeaton AdamsTaylor…
Show Arena Takes Shape at Fairgrounds
Framing is quickly taking shape on the new show arena at the Decatur County Fairgrounds located at the north edge of town. Local contractors Travis Clark, Tyson Smith and others have been…
25 New Active Cases in County
On Mon., Nov. 23, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 295 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County (270 a week ago), with…
COVID-19 Numbers on the Rise at Westview Acres
As of last week, Westview Acres has confirmed residents in their facility have been diagnosed with COVID-19. These individuals are receiving medical treatment and will remain in isolation for at least 10…
Construction on New Dollar General Building Moving Along
In the past few weeks, the construction site west of town where the new Dollar General store will be located has continued with the extensive dirt work and construction, preparing for the…
RACHEL DAWN KAUFFMAN
Rachel Dawn Kauffman, 42, Mill Hall, PA, born August 30, 1978, in Fairfax, VA to Paul and Naomi (Beachy) Petersheim, entered her eternal rest on November 10, 2020. In her teens she…
KAREN BARTON SPARKES
Karen Barton Sparkes, age 77, of Lamoni, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence Albert and Evelyn Alberta (Boles) Owens, was born February 19, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa. She died at Unity Point…
Lions Club Lighting Contest
The annual Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce and Leon Lions Club is scheduled to happen again this year.Judging of the home lighting decorations will take place Friday,…