In carrying out her promise to visit all of Iowa’s 99 counties, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst was in Leon Monday, September 10, for a short tour of Leon’s Main Street. Senator Ernst…
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Leon Post Office to Honor First Responders
The United States Postal Service will recognize our nation’s first responders for their skill, dedication and uncommon bravery by issuing the Honoring First Responders Forever Stamp. Whether responding to a fire, medical…
It Happened Again…The Walls Came a Tumbling Down
Not again!!! History repeats itself a year later almost to the day. After recent heavy rains, the City of Leon is once again faced with the crumbling of another vacant building on…
Jackson Receives 25 Year Pin from USPS
Barry Jackson of Kellerton recently received his 25 year pin and certificate from the United States Postal Service. Jackson has been the regular rural carrier on the Kellerton/Lamoni route for the past…
Fry Earns HyVee’s Highest Honor: Legendary Customer Service Award
Pictured: Gene Fry (middle) with regional vice president John Griesenbrock (right) and Leon Hy-Vee store director Tony Brown (left). If Gene Fry wanted to run for mayor of Leon, Iowa, he’s already…
Senator Grassley Visits Decatur County Hospital
Pictured left to right: Daren Relph, Interim CEO; Rudy Evertsen, DCH Board Member; Senator Grassley; Linda Chastain, DCH Board Chair; Cayle Buckingham, DCH board member; Guy Clark, DCH Board Member; and Mike…
Terrace Park: National Assisted Living Week, September 9-15
Pictured are front l-r: Mildred Luce, Mary Ann Leeper, Elaine Albaugh and Yvonne Hynden. Middle sitting l-r: Marie Louis, Mark Saxton, Mayor Allen Simmonds, Lewis Webster, Darlene Hamilton, and Gwen McClure. Back…
Lathrum is New Park Manager at Nine Eagles State Park
There is a new face at one of Decatur County’s hidden gems, Nine Eagles State Park, located south of Davis City. The park, having been without a park manager for the last…
The Rains Came Down…and Down…and Down
Water goes where it wants to. On Saturday morning after the heavy rain, North White Street acquired a beautiful little pond. The peaceful scene didn’t last long as the water continued on…
Savely Graduates Law Enforcement Academy
Ben Savely, center, recently graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. He is pictured with his father, Todd and mother Gina. Ben Savely graduated from ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy), August 15,…