The Central Decatur Dance Team competed in the Midwest Regionals on January 16 held at SE Polk, earning a 2nd place finish with a superior award and advances to Nationals which will…
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COVID Vaccine for Phase 1B Begins February 1
On Fri., Jan. 15, reported on the Decatur County Hospital Facebook page, Decatur County COVID-19 update reports having identified 14 total active cases in the prior 7 days (40 active cases in…
Healthcare Transportation Eclipses 2,000 Rides
The Decatur County Hospital, Decatur County Public Health and Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI) are happy to announce that after 52 weeks in operation, the Healthcare Transportation Van has eclipsed…
Third Graders Talking About Heroes
Mrs. Martin’s 3rd graders at North Elementary Central Decatur are talking about heroes… well-known, unsung and local.If there’s someone in the local community whom you feel is a Hometown Hero, the class…
By Zach Clark, CD AD Cardinal Fans
[As of January 7, 2021] The Governor’s Office issued a new proclamation that eliminates spectator restrictions. Basically, it is back to the “normal” days of any fan can come to a game….
County COVID Cases Improving
On Mon., Jan. 11, reported on the coronavirus.iowa.gov for Decatur County, were 26 total active cases in the prior 7 days (47 active cases in prior 14 days), a positivity rate of…
COVID in the New Year
On Mon., Jan. 4, reported on the coronavirus.iowa.gov for Decatur County, having identified 14 total active cases in the prior 7 days (38 active cases in prior 14 days), a positivity rate…
North Lumber to Move into Old Alco Building
The former Alco building will no longer be just a shadow on the north side of the square in Leon.North Lumber and Home Center has purchased the building and will be expanding…
2020 A Year in Review: Highlighting the top Stories of the Year
January 1…After delivering all of his presents, Santa was caught at the Leon Golf and Country Club enjoying a little R & R hitting a few golf balls. Late in the day,…
Shelli’s Shortstop is New Convenient Store in Town
Meet Shelli Werner and her crew at the newly opened Shelli’s Shortstop located at 210 E 1st Street in Leon. They are friendly and some say they have the best pizza in…