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…
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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…
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,…
American Degree Awarded to Central Trail FFA Members
Trae Petty, Chandler Smith, and Tucker Loghry were awarded the American FFA Degree as part of the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo.They were honored during the Virtual 93rd National FFA Convention…
Back to a Three-Man Police Force
With the hiring of two new Leon Police Officers, the department is back to a three-man force.During the course of the council meeting held on November 9, the council approved the hiring…
37 Active Cases in County; 18.4% Positivity Rate
On Mon., Nov. 16, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 270 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County (228 a week ago) with…
Decatur County Conservation Boasts Several Projects In the Works
Last month, over 2,000 Walleye were stocked at Little River Lake. “Despite the many hurdles encountered and the negative effects on our programs and parks, we had some good things happen this…