The upcoming Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates to the November General Election. Note that Iowa does not have a presidential primary, and presidential candidates…
Author: Tonya Lindsey
Hello Snow…Goodbye Snow
In case you didn’t know it, we went from spring, to winter, and back, in a matter of 24 hours. Mother Nature did her best to give us a repeat of the…
Blaring Sirens, Horns and Flashing Lights
Decatur County Sheriff Ben Boswell leads the parade of over 30 vehicles around the streets of Leon last Friday morning. Here they are traveling south along Church Street. Following the route in…
Iowa in Tie for 4th in Census 2020 Responses
Have you filled out your Census 2020 yet?It is one way that important historical and record keeping data is collected for not only your county, but the state and nation, as well….
Public Health Update – COVID-19
Decatur County Public Health is thankful to report Decatur County so far has shown NO positive cases of COVID-19. Clarke County in Iowa has reported 2 cases and Harrison County in Missouri…
CD CARES Now Live
Since Govenor Reynolds has determined that it is in the public health’s interest for the state for Iowa schools to remain closed through April 30, the Department of Education is requesting from…
Grand River Post Office Temporarily Closed
Due to building health code issues the Grand River Post Office will be temporarily closed after today (Wednesday)Mail for Grand River will be sorted and picked up by the carrier for delivery…
ADRIAN “BUD” McDOWELL
Adrian “Bud” McDowell, 45, of Leon, died Saturday April 4, 2020, at Decatur County Hospital in Leon. A Celebration of Life Memorial services will be at a later date. In lieu of…
LUCILLE CELIA “LOU” CANAVAN
Lucille Celia “Lou” Canavan, daughter of Lionel Levesque and Lea Dufrense Levesque was born October 21, 1940 in West Warwick, Rhode Island and passed from this life Monday, April 6, 2020 at…