By Keegan Bethards On Monday, August 20, Central Decatur became a learning hub for educators filled with coffee, muffins, keynote speakers, and information regarding Trauma Informed Care. This information symposium was molded…
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Gilbert and Erb Were Named to Gov. Task Forces
Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced members on the three Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative task forces. Leon’s own Steve Gilbert and Shannon Erb were among the members appointed to these task forces….
Boothe to Play Basketball for ISU
By Keegan Bethards A hometown all-around athlete, Carter Boothe (son of Curtis and Missy Boothe), has retired his Central Decatur uniforms and will be lacing his shoes and hitting the court in…
Decatur County Farm to be Named a Heritage Farm this Week at the State Fair
A local family from Whittemore are the owners of a farm in Decatur County, Iowa, which has recently been designated as a Heritage Farm by the Iowa Department of Agriculture. A Heritage…
New Touchless Car Wash Operational, Laundromat Expanded
This picture shows the entrance to the newly installed touchless car wash located at Leon Car Wash on East First Street. It is of the latest technology. Leon Car Wash and Laundromat,…
Walking Trail Expansion Project Moving Forward
This is the start of the newly poured walking trail that begins south of the water treatment plant. 800 feet of new surface has been poured with planned expansion to continue the…
SCICF Awards $25K to County Conservation
Decatur Co SCICF awarded $25,000 at the county fair for a pro-active grant to the Decatur County Conservation (Little River) for walking trail. Pictured left to right: Mike Frost, Alysha Van Laar,…
It will only be a DRILL…
On the afternoon of Friday, August 17, 2018, Decatur County Hospital will be conducting an emergency evacuation DRILL. During this time you may see increased activity by both vehicles and personnel at…
Leon Community Theatre to Present Once Upon a Mattress August 3, 4, and 5
The following is the synopsis of Once Upon A Mattress, that the Leon Community Theatre will be performing at the SCIT Theatre this Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4 at 7:00…
Dr. Richard Honored for 40 Years of Service
Last Friday, July 27, Dr. Larry Richard was honored for his 40 years of serving Leon and Decatur County as well as northern Missouri as a family practice physician. Dr. Richard joined…