Reported on Monday, September 14, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 56 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County with 48 cases totally…
Category: News
Celebrate Leon Thrived
Celebrate Leon held on Saturday was a huge success commented both organizers, Janet Chambers in charge of the vendors and Katie Jensen with the Car Show. Chambers reported having 30 vendors who…
School Provides FREE Meals to all Students
Since Monday, September 14, 2020, Central Decatur Community School District has been providing free breakfast and lunch to all Preschool – 12th grade students that choose to eat at school. This change…
Chamber Coffee Returns Sept. 22
The Leon Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring their monthly Chamber Coffee, to be held on Tuesday, September 22 at Pies and Such, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome!!!
New Postmaster in Town
On September 1, Leon welcomed Jennifer Creese to town as the new postmaster. She replaces Dan Durell who officially retired in June of this year.Creese, a dedicated Hawkeye fan, was born and…
Discussion of Speed Enforcement Program for City of Leon
The City of Leon Council has invited Blue Line Solutions to the September council meeting to discuss the implementation of a new speed enforcement program within city limits.This enforcement program will consist…
Discussion Begins on Cemetery Gazebo/Pergola Project
Steps are being taken to move forward with the gazeebo/pergola project at the Leon Cemetery.A committee, consisting of Lions Club Members, American Legion members, and city officials recently met to discuss preliminary…
Celebrate Leon Sept. 12
The Leon Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Vendor show for all crafts, direct sales, food, farmer’s market, flea market items, garage sale, etc. along with a Cars and Motorcycles Car Show….
Conservation Run for the Hills 5K
The Decatur County Conservation Board’s 5th Annual Run for the Hills 5k Run/Walk is still on, but it may look a little different this year.Due to COVID-19, DCCB has decided to hold…
Longtime Community Businessman Dies
Longtime Leon businessman and community promoter, Delbert Lee, 88, died at his home on Friday, August 28, 2020.Delbert was born in Stratford, IA and graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines.In…