A two-vehicle accident occurred last week west of Leon on Highway 2 resulting in six people being transported to the hospital with minor injuries.A 2019 Dodge Minivan, carrying six people, and a…
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Local Law Enforcement Apprehend Fugitive
Local authorities apprehended a fugitive at a Leon residence last week.In the early evening hours on Tuesday, July 21, Dale Walker, 50, was arrested by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department without incident…
Officers Respond to a Report of a Shooting
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 9:38 a.m., Decatur County law enforcement and emergency medical services responded to a report of a shooting at 20055 272nd Ave, in rural Decatur County.Responding officers…
2 New Cases in Decatur County
As of Monday, July 20, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 15 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County with only 2 new…
Governor Makes Proclamation of In-Person Instruction in the Fall
Iowa law requires the majority of learning, especially in core subjects, be in-person unless Governor Kim Reynolds authorizes remote learning in certain cases. “While the school year will be different than it’s…
“Night In The Country” for Prom Celebration
You read it correctly, a 2020 Central Decatur Celebration “aka Prom” is happening this weekend for the CD juniors and seniors and their dates. Prom will be slightly different this year due…
19th Amendment in Iowa Banners
Decatur County, in partnership with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, is commemorating the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.The ratification of the 19th Amendment…
Governor Says ‘Need to Get Kids Back to School’
Governor Kim Reynolds focused on the mental health piece of this COVID-19 pandemic during her most recent press conference last Tuesday, July 7.During these disruptions from the pandemic, Governor Reynolds highlighted how…
CEO of CHCSI selected to serve on Governor’s Public Health and Healthcare Work Group for her Economic Recovery Advisory Board
On June 18, 2020, Gov. Reynolds signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board to assess the economic impact of COVID-19 on Iowa’s industries, businesses and workforce, analyze recovery…
It’s Fair Time…County Fair to Run July 15-20
Once again, because of COVID-19, a traditional event is being modified in order for the event to happen at all.The 2020 Decatur County 4-H and FFA Fair will be held July 15-July…