Last Wednesday, the schools and community were all pumped up in support of the CD girls’ basketball team qualifying for their back to back to back berth to the Iowa State High…
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Masters Makes History as 1st All-Tournament Team Member
Alli Masters, center, is joined by her coaches Darlene Fuller, left and Curtis Boothe following the awards ceremony Saturday night when she was named to the Class 1A All-Tournament Squad. Alli Masters,…
2018 Leon Chamber Officers
At the annual Citizen of the Year banquet meeting last Thursday, the 2018 officers were announced. They are from left – Marcia Stephens, secretary; Jessalyn Glassgow, vice-president; Chris Coffelt, president; and Shane…
Akers is Rising Star Award Recipient
Shane Akers, on the left, was presented the 2nd Rising Star Award, by Leon Chamber of Commerce member Corey Lindsey. Kolton Hewlett, last year’s recipient, was unable to be here to present…
Christensen is CD’s Great Sportsmanship Winner
Each school at the Iowa State Girl’s High School Basketball tournament, nominated a person who has been an outstanding sportsperson and booster for their team. Kristin Christensen was honored as the Central…
Cierra Clark In Simpson College Theatre Production
Cierra Clark of Leon will perform in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Cierra will play the role of Rona Lisa Peretti. Parents of Cierra…
Students and Driver Escape Serious Injury in Bus Accident
On Wednesday morning, February 28 while on its service route, a Central Decatur School Bus ended up in a cornfield off 215th Avenue, also known as the Van Wert road north and…
Decatur County Farm Bureau Presents Commemorative Basketballs
The Iowa Farm Bureau became the exclusive title sponsor of the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) in 2002. On behalf of all Iowa Farm Bureau members across the state, Decatur County…
DCDC Receives $25K Grant from GRM Networks
Pictured from left to right: Mike Quick, GRM Networks Board Member; Ron Hinds, GRM Networks CEO; Shannon Erb, DCDC Executive Director; Bruce George, GRM Networks Board Secretary; and Kyle Kelso, GRM Networks…
Four Advance to State Free Throw Contest
The Knights of Columbus Regional Free Throw Contest was held in Albia on Sunday, February 25. The Leon/Mount Ayr Council #12216 will be well represented at the state competition which will be…