The City Council met with members of the community at a requested special council meeting, Wednesday, May 27 to hear the public’s concerns regarding opening the Leon Swimming Pool for the season….
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4 Total COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Decatur County
In a release, as of Thursday, June 4, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health (DCPH) reported a second COVID-19 positive case in Decatur County, ages 41-60….
Fulton, Christensen, and Graham to Appear on Ballot in November for Supervisor Seats
The following are the unofficial Primary Election results that were tallied from last week’s election. Of the 4426 registered voters, 1208 ballots were cast equating to a 27.29 percent turnout. There were…
Student Academic Achievements
The annual Leon Lions Club banquet was unable to be held due to the unprecedented times of COVID-19.For over 50 plus years, the local club has supported student academic achievements by holding…
Class of 2020 Held “Real” Graduation on Football Field
The Class of 2020 may not have experienced the end of their senior year as planned due to COVID-19, but thanks to the Central Decatur administration and staff, the seniors were listened…
Governor Reynolds Opens up Iowa
On Wednesday, June 10 in the press conference, Governor Kim Reynolds made a proclamation that opened up the state of Iowa as of June 12, continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency, easing…
Miller Receives “Service Above Self” Award
Editor’s note: the following was read about Loring when he was presented his award.Loring Miller of the Rotary Club of Decatur County, Iowa was awarded Rotary International’s highest individual recognition, the Service…
29 to Graduate this Saturday from CD
The Central Decatur High School Class of 2020 will be honored at a Baccalaureate service (private service due to COVID-19 restrictions) conducted by the Decatur County Ministerial Alliance at 7:00 p.m., Friday,…
Seniors Recognized During Awards Night
The Class of 2020 was unable to attend a Senior Awards Night Ceremony, due to COVID-19 restrictions. In order to honor these seniors for their recognitions, a video was created and can…
Nordyke Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Academic Excellence
Morgan Nordyke, a student at Central Decatur, Leon, was recognized by Governor Kimberly Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for her outstanding academic achievement in celebration of the Eighteenth Annual Governor’s Scholar…