The Leon Rodeo is on the horizon and will bring plenty of action to town starting next Wednesday, July 3. Rodeo organizers, under the leadership of Chairman Mark Smith, are making final…
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Leon Rodeo will Buck Out Soon – Tickets On Sale Now
In the words of Garth Brooks, “It’s Bulls and Blood, Dust and Mud…”. That’s right folks, start dusting off your cowboy boots and grab your cowboy hats, because it won’t be long…
Decatur County Historical Society Making Plans to Move Museum
The old Leon Napa building located at 101 S Main Street is being re-modeled to be used as the Decatur County Museum. Lindsey Construction is in charge of the re-modeling. The re-modeling…
DCH Soon to Offer Orthopedic Surgical Services
Beginning June 27th, DCH is excited to welcome a new Outpatient Clinic to our services. Dr. Thomas Anderson and Dr. David Beard will offer Orthopedic Surgical services and deliver exceptional care, close…
Pride of Iowa Conference Academic All Conference
GIRLS TRACK: The Central Decatur Cardinal girl’s track team had nearly the entire team achieve the prestigious Academic All Conference. To be eligible for the Academic All Conference Award the athlete needs…
American Legion Holds Flag Retirement Ceremony
Saturday evening, June 1, a flag retirement ceremony was held in the parking lot of the Leon Community Center before numerous Veterans and Boy Scouts and their families along with other community…
DCDC Partners with CD Schools to Open Business Incubator and Co-Working Space
These FBLA students helped to start the N.E.S.T. (Nutruing Entrepreneurial Students for Tomorrow) which is located in the Community Center. Pictured from left – Dakota Reed, Advisor Larry Johnson, Keaton Adams, Brandon…
Help Preserve Decatur County History
Soft brick construction has created a hazard to county historic artifacts. They must be moved from the Decatur County Museum to prevent potential damage during demolition of the adjacent building. Repairs or…
CD End of Year Teacher Recognition Atwood Retires with Almost 40 Years in Education
The annual Central Decatur End of the Year Teacher Recognition program was held Friday, May 31 following the students being released for summer break. This year three staff members will be leaving…
Decatur County Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Sheriff
This photo shows the impact on Sheriff Boswell’s car where one of the bale spear tines punctured the driver’s side door. The tractor, driven by Gerry Greenland, pushed Boswell’s car more than…