Senior agriculture student Cody Richardson discusses the workings of the aquaponic system to 5th grade students at Central Decatur. In the fall of 2015, Nathan Fierce suggested the idea of an Aquaponics…
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“Beat Cancer” Game this Saturday: Cardinals vs Roadrunners for a Good Cause
Once again, athletes from Central Decatur and Interstate-35 will team up for a good cause. Beat Cancer Night has been scheduled for this Saturday, January 13 with activities beginning at noon. All…
Coaching Team Surpasses 300 wins Halfway Through Season 16
Coaches Curtis Boothe, back left and Darlene Fuller, back right, gather around members of this year’s basketball team following their 300th victory at Pleasantville last week. Pictured front from left – Lauren…
City Chief Weir Makes Donations from Charity Run
On Tuesday, December 12, Leon Police Chief Jason Weir, presented various items to local charities. These items, which included, food, toys, gas cards, money, hat and gloves were collected during his first…
Depot Auto Opens in Leon
“I enjoy selling cars,” stated TJ Wagler, who has recently opened Depot Auto. Depot Auto is located at 1403 S. Main Street across the street from the Decatur County Engineer’s Office. Wagler…
Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced
1st place: John and Jane Chaillie at 800 NW Church The Leon Lions Club, along with the Leon Chamber of Commerce, sponsored their annual home Christmas lighting contest. Sign-up was not required….
Central Decatur is Making the Grade: “Iowa School Report Card” Shows Improvement
According to the Iowa School Report Card… *The Central Decatur North Elementary building jumped two categories in 1 year, to earn a “Commendable” rating on the Iowa Report Card. *Middle/High School also…
Decatur Home Destroyed by Fire
Tuesday, December 12, two adults and five children lost their home and possessions in a fire that occurred in their trailer house on the east side of Decatur. The fire call went…
Readout Wins Milken Award and $25,000 Cash
Central Decatur Educator Joni Readout, third from left, gets help holding her large check in the amount of $25,000 following her receiving the Milken Educator Award last week. From left – Iowa…
Jones Industries: Electronic Repair Shop Opens – (Wildlife Damage Control also operating out of this office)
Danny Jones, left, owner and operator of Jones Industries, stands with his father, Mike in their new facility located at 1204 NW Church in Leon. Mike will operate his Wildlife Damage Control…