On one of the hottest afternoons of the summer, eight fire departments battled a house fire that ultimately destroyed the home of the Curtis Boothe family located east of Leon on Highway…
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Two Dead following Head-On Motorcycle Crash
On the evening of July 22, two people died following a motorcycle crash that occurred south and east of Leon According to the Iowa State Patrol, at approximately 10:00 p.m. Alex Naylor,…
Bill Riley Talent Search Competition
The senior division for ages 13-21, was won by a piano solo by Clayton Allen (second from left). Cadence and Cierra Clark received second with their vocal duet andAllison Blades (right) received…
55th Annual Award Winning Leon Rodeo July 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Who knew that the vision of Dr. Thomas Viner, Harold Norris and Ernie Coleman from 1964 is still alive and thriving today. It was these three gentlemen who helped jumpstart the Leon…
Traffic to be Interrupted at 4-Way Stop in Leon as Reconstruction is Slated to start Next Week
The City of Leon was notified Friday, June 2, that construction on the intersection of Highway 2 and 69 would commence on Monday, June 12. The area will be widened and resurfaced…
Class of 2017 Seniors Recognized During Awards Night
Several of the Central Decatur 2017 Seniors who received scholarships and accolades during the Awards Night held last Tuesday, May 16, are pictured in the back row l-r: Joey Johnson, Brianna Keeney,…
Decatur County Museum Opening May 30
The Decatur County Museum will be opening next Tuesday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m. for the season. The summer hours will be Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. through August.
Leon Park and Rec Saturday Activities
The Leon Parks and Rec has organized a 2nd annual Splash Dash 5K walk or run for Saturday, May 27, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Harvey Park (swimming pool). Lots of fun…
Help Save the Museum
Members of the Decatur County Rotary Club and The South Central Iowa Community Foundation met in celebration for the completion of floor replacement at the Decatur County Museum on May 15. The…
Junkin’ on the Jefferson June 2-4
Five towns in two states have joined together for Junkin’ on the Jefferson. It will provide a weekend of shopping and other fun events. Bethany and Eagleville, Missouri, along with Osceola, Lamoni…