Editors Note: The following was sent to me by Iowa Department of Transportation Sgt. Joe Nickell. He comments on how appreciative he and his colleagues were to the people of Leon and…
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Elementary Teacher Tenders Resignation
The Central Decatur School Board approved a resignation of an elementary teacher during the course of a special meeting that was held June 27. The Board accepted the resignation of Tara Gott….
Zoomers RV Opens in Lamoni
Touting its motto, “We make memories affordable,” Zoomers RV officially opened its RV dealership early this month at its 1905 East Main Street office in Lamoni, former home of Interstate Repair Service….
Central Decatur Teachers O’Grady and Sondag Complete Externship
Central Decatur teachers, Lauralee O’Grady and Rosa Sondag, along with seven other area high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators, recently completed the 2018 Real World Teacher Externship Experience. The externship…
Akers Chosen as Grand Marshal
Shane Akers has been selected as the 4th of July Grand Marshal. In March, Akers was presented the Rising Star Award, by Leon Chamber of Commerce. Shane graduated from Central Decatur and…
CD School Offering Free Lunches Three Days a Week
From now through August 3, Central Decatur School will be offering free lunch three days a week at various locations in the county. According to Joy Evertsen, Nutrition Services Director, these lunches…
Council Decides to Keep Police Force within the City
Over the last several weeks, discussions have taken place between the Decatur County Board of Supervisors and the City Administrator Denise Simmons with regards to law enforcement. What prompted these meetings, was…
School District Sees Drop in Students Being Chronically Absent
The Central Decatur Community School Board held its regular monthly meeting on June 18 and topping the agenda was reviewing statistics for absenteeism and the paving project at South Elementary, along with…
“Peace, Love and the 4th of July” – Theme for Leon 4th of July Parade
There is still time to get your float built, your antique car out, or decorate your bike to participate in the annual 4th of July parade. A reminder, this year’s parade theme…
Miller Has World-Class Talent
Jared Miller of Leon, Iowa, proved his world-class talent as a livestock auctioneer at the 55th annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC), presented by the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA). Bloomington Livestock Exchange…