by Keegan Bethards Brandon and Hannah Zeciri, from Chariton, are the new owners of Sunrise Diner, a new restaurant located in the old Leon DQ building on Highway 2. The cherished DQ…
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Dale, Kelso and Carson Advance to State
From left – Wyatt Dale, Kade Kelso and Trace Carson all had their tickets punched for the second time for the State Tournament following their fine performances at Districts which was held…
City of Leon Recycling Dumpster Re-Located
The recycling dumpster for the City of Leon has been moved to the Leon Noel Park (the little league ball fields) for the time being. The City would like to ask that…
Cardinal Basketball Teams are POI Champs!
5 IN A ROW: back from left – Coach Curtis Boothe, Riley Bell, Alaina Applegate, Maizee Lindsey, Erica Kauzlarich, Abbie Ridgway, Chania Vos, and Assistant Coach Darlene Fuller. Middle from left –…
Cardinal Basketball Teams are POI Champs!
CHAMPS: back from left – Assistant Coach Jon Pedersen, Coach Zach Clark, Trae Petty, Cole Pedersen, Tyler Davis, Gideon Porter, Chandler Smith, manager Tanner Bettin, Assistant Coach Jacob Nethers, and Assistant Coach…
Central Decatur Junior High Choir to Perform Musical
The Central Decatur junior high choir, under the direction of Beth Hall, CD K-12 music director, will be performing a junior high musical titled, Krazy Kamp by Tim Kelly. The performance times…
Progress on SWCC Home Continues, Students Gaining Valuable Experience on Project
by Keegan Bethards Take a drive down NW 6th Street in Leon and you can take in the progress being made on the SWCC house being completed by Central Decatur, Mount Ayr,…
Mark Smith named 2016 Citizen of the Year
Naida Hill, 2015 Citizen of the Year, presents Mark Smith with his plaque award recognizing him as the 2016 Leon Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year. (photo by Shannon Erb) The…
Republicans Call for Special County Nominating Convention
The Decatur County Republican Central Committee will hold a Special Convention on February 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Leon Community Center located at 203 NE 2nd St in Leon. The…
From the Desk of the AD
by Zach Clark Winter sports are starting or getting ready to enter the postseason. The CD wrestlers had four young men qualify for the district wrestling tournament over the weekend. Kade Kelso,…