The Iowa Department of Education recently released new online reports showing how public schools performed in a new accountability system that meets the Every Student Succeeds Act, a federal education law that…
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Gov. Reynolds names Readout as 1 of 16 members to first Governor’s Teachers Cabinet
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced last Tuesday, December 11, the names of all 16 members of her first Governor’s Teachers Cabinet, which is being convened to give teachers a more prominent voice in…
Leon Native to Organize Group to Workshop an Original Musical
Darrell Johnston recently had the opportunity to sing on stage with famed country star Dolly Parton An original musical is to be performed in Leon and Lamoni. Actor/musician Darrell Johnston, son of…
Tex-Mex Style Restaurant Opens in Leon
Bienvenido de la LaBota II, a new Mexican restaurant located at 309 SW Lorraine Street in Leon (formerly The Cave). LaBota II is the new place in town, owned and operated by…
From the Decatur County Auditor’s Office: Local Statistics and Costs of the November 6, 2018 General Election
Over the course of an election cycle, Auditor’s Office staff are frequently met with the reply, “Really?? I didn’t know that.” With the November 6 General Election now behind us, and as…
Central Decatur Enrollment Figures Released
The Central Decatur Student enrollment figures, that were recently released by Superintendent Chris Coffelt, show a slight uptick over last year with 650 students in grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year….
Rain or Shine, Leon Noel had the Town Buzzing
Even though Mother Nature didn’t cooperate, Leon Noel had the Courthouse and down town a buzz as the community kicked off the Holiday Season. The people were enjoying “An Old Fashioned Christmas.”…
Rural Lamoni Home Burns
The home of Ed and Diane Anderson was completely engulfed in fire when local firemen arrived on the scene last week. A rural home in Grand River Township west of Decatur was…
Savanna Hills Learning Center Receives Funds
The Smoke the Town committee presented $1,500 to the Savanna Hills Learning Center project. The money was raised during the Smoke the Town event and Leon Fall Festival that were held on…
Honey Tree Chiropractic on Main Street
Dr. Mara Wengryn stands out in front of her chiropractic business which is now located on Main Street. Honey Tree Chiropractic is located at 116 N. Main. Dr. Wengryn is pleased to…