Author: Tonya Lindsey
ROBERT LeROY BROOKS
Robert LeRoy Brooks, age 81, the son of Woodrow William and Pauline Marie (Young) Brooks, was born October 4, 1938, in Decatur County, Iowa. He died at the Creston Specialty Care Center…
Officers Respond to a Report of a Shooting
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 9:38 a.m., Decatur County law enforcement and emergency medical services responded to a report of a shooting at 20055 272nd Ave, in rural Decatur County.Responding officers…
2 New Cases in Decatur County
As of Monday, July 20, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 15 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County with only 2 new…
Governor Makes Proclamation of In-Person Instruction in the Fall
Iowa law requires the majority of learning, especially in core subjects, be in-person unless Governor Kim Reynolds authorizes remote learning in certain cases. “While the school year will be different than it’s…
“Night In The Country” for Prom Celebration
You read it correctly, a 2020 Central Decatur Celebration “aka Prom” is happening this weekend for the CD juniors and seniors and their dates. Prom will be slightly different this year due…
19th Amendment in Iowa Banners
Decatur County, in partnership with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, is commemorating the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.The ratification of the 19th Amendment…
RONALD RAY NORMAN
Ronald Ray Norman, age 81, died at his rural Decatur, Iowa home on July 8, 2020. He was born January 28, 1939, to Winfield Jesse and Vurna Avis (Butcher) Norman, in Burrell…
GWENDOLYN LaVERNE McCLURE
Gwendolyn LaVerne McClure, age 90, was born July 25, 1929, on a farm near Kellerton, Iowa. She was the daughter of Raymond Weston and Golda Luella (Young) McGauhey. She died at Westview…