Last week, Westview Acres and Terrace Park were recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their achievements through the Quality Initiative Recognition Program, which…
Category: About
Graham Receives NTCA Heroism Award
It was a chilly Iowa Sunday evening, November 27, 2016. At 10:30 p.m., Tyler Graham, Combination Technician for GRM Networks, stepped out of the R.V. that was parked in the drive of…
“Sharing the Weight”
“Sharing the weight” has donated 15 weighted blankets to the Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa. A community group meets at the Lutheran Church in Corydon once a month and makes weighted…
Graceland Makes Championships in NAIA National Tournament
GU men’s basketball team made history claiming first-ever Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament crown, earning an automatic berth into the 81st Annual NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Editor’s note:…
Deemer Surpasses 1,000 Career Points at GU – Yellowjackets Played in NAIA Championship Game
Jeremy Deemer, of Leon, surpassed 1,000 career points on a historic night for Graceland University men’s basketball. He helped guide Graceland University to its first-ever Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament Championship…
Frank and Blades Score Perfect at State
Allison Blades (right) and Maggie Frank scored perfect at the State Speech competition that was held at Nevada High School on Saturday, March 10. Blades, daughter of Josh and Angie Blades, received…
Easter Egg Hunt Makes Return This Year
The Easter Egg Hunt will make a return this year and will be expanded to include other activities. This year, on Saturday, March 31, an Easter Celebration will take place on and…
Smith Recognized for 70 Years in the American Legion
Robert W. Smith of Leon was issued a plaque in grateful appreciation for his faithful and dedicated allegiance to the Cowl-Scott American Legion Post 80. His seventy years continuous membership merits the…
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Former Main Street Leon Businesses
A look down South Main Street today. Time marches on and the town square has seen many changes over the years. Editor’s Note: The following story was compiled by Harry Graves. When…
Doug Kouba named 2017 Citizen of the Year
The Leon Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year banquet was held March 1 at the Leon Country Club. Leon Chamber President Shane Akers welcomed members and guests. Prior to the meal…