OBITUARIES
CHARLES WILLIAM
“BILL” STUART
Charles William Stuart, age 83, the son of Charles Conner and Mary Jane (Duckwall) Stuart, was born April 3, 1941, in Hartford City, Indiana and passed from this life at his rural Davis City, Iowa home on Friday, July 19, 2024.
working, honest and was known to be a man of integrity. He kept his home, farm, quarry and equipment in immaculate condition and was meticulous in his care of the people and the home he loved. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Katy; and brother, John Philip Stuart at age three. Survivors include his many, many good friends who will miss talking to him, having daily coffee time and hearing his laugh and his stories he shared.
church that we believe is still in use today.
Larry worked many jobs during his lifetime, including at Snowden’s, Bookey Packing, Swift, Jimmy Dean, Hormel, Osceola Foods, and Siemens. In addition to woodworking, he enjoyed fishing with his son and grandson, camping, traveling, and playing with his grandchildren.
Tennessee, Loretta Lynn’s ranch at Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and made at least 60 trips to Branson, Missouri. And of course, many trips to Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.
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STUART, Charles William “Bill,” 83, of rural Davis City, Iowa, died on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.
WOOD, Larry Lee, 81, of Osceola, Iowa, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Chuck DeVos officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.
BROWN, Virgel Lee, Jr., 53, of Leon, Iowa, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his son’s home in Lamoni, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.
Bill, as he was known, grew up and attended school in locations from New Jersey to Indiana and throughout the Midwest as his family moved about in his youth due to his father’s line of work. The family ended up in Kansas and Bill graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in Shawnee Mission, Kansas on June 3, 1960. After high school graduation, he attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas from 19601961. He worked part time as a contractor in Kansas while in school. He joined the United States Navy and served from September 11, 1964, until August 22, 1966. He was part of the naval crew that recovered a NASA Mercury space capsule in the Atlantic. He kept an issue of Life Magazine that had an article and picture of this air craft carrier that his mother had saved to show him. She had picked him out of the thousands of navy men on the top deck. Upon completion of his tour, Bill returned back to the Kansas City area.
Bill always had an interest in construction; after learning the trade, he started his own contracting business in 1975. He received his commercial pilot’s license in October 1971, and went on to get his flight instructor license, too. He owned a Cessna 180 and flew it to many of his job building sites. He was no longer able to fly due to an ear injury in the latter part of the 1980’s. He operated his company in the Kansas City metro area for many years and then came to Lamoni to build Crown Colony in 1980. During this time, he decided to make this area his permanent home. In 1982, he purchased his farm and started building his current house. He continued to do backhoe and excavating work and install sewer systems in the area until his retirement in 2006. On April 30, 1989, he married Sharol Kae “Katy” Shoemaker in a beautiful ceremony in his backyard. They shared a love of nature and enjoyed entertaining their friends and family together at their home until her death on January 11, 2020.
LARRY LEE WOOD
Larry Lee Wood, age 81, of Osceola, Iowa, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the son of Audrey Boyd and Adrah Marie (Adair) Wood, born August 8, 1942, in Woodland Township of Decatur County, Iowa.
Larry attended one room country school then graduated from Mormon Trail High School in Garden Grove, Iowa in 1960. Two years later he was drafted into the United States Army. He was proud to have served his two years during the Vietnam Conflict and was discharged in March of 1966.
In July of 1966, Larry married the love of his life, Mary Jo Martin, now known as Presley Jo Aaron Wood. Together they had two sons, Mark Aaron and Timothy Brett. On February 14, 2014, Larry and Presley renewed their wedding vows at the Wedding Chapel of the Woods at Elvis Presley’s Graceland, commemorating 48 years of marriage.
The young couple began their marriage living in the Bootleggers Addition of Leon, Iowa. One year later they moved to Osceola. They lived in many houses, always fixing them up or remodeling them before moving on to the next one. Larry enjoyed woodcrafts, so his handyman skills were always being used. Larry also made picture frames, shelf units, a china hutch, a grandfather clock, and even a boat! His projects were his gifts of love to his family and friends.
Larry never said “no” when asked to do something. He was a Kansas City Royals fan. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Osceola, where both he and Presley were baptized. Larry even built a pulpit for the
Larry had an Elvis Presley costume that he would put on and perform shows for the grandkids. He even got a costume for grandson, Brayden, so they could do their ” impersonations. Although Larry liked Elvis, almost as much as Presley, his favorite performer was Whitney Houston. In Larry’s words, Whitney isn’t just pretty, she is beautiful!”
Larry also enjoyed listening to Bill Gaither. He took trips to see Dolly Parton’s Dollywood at Pigeon Forge,
VIRGEL LEE BROWN, JR. Virgel Lee Brown, Jr., age 53, of Leon, Iowa, the son of Virgel Lee and Mary Antoinette (Milton) Brown, was born February 20, 1971, in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away at his son’s home in Lamoni, Iowa on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Virgel and his family lived in Phoenix, Arizona then Des Moines and Osceola, Iowa. He graduated from Interstate 35 Community Schools in Truro, Iowa with the Class of 1989. He entered the United States Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge Virgel worked various jobs until his last employment in the meat department at Fareway Meat and Grocery
Preceding Larry in death were his parents; infant son, Timothy; one grandchild; two sisters-in-law, Janice Wood and Marcia Wood; niece, Robin Wood; and nephew, Patrick Wood. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Presley Wood of Osceola, Iowa; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Carly Wood of Woodburn; five grandchildren, Joscelynn, Brayden, MaKenna, Mia, and Oaklynn; sister, Linda and husband, Dave Roth; and brothers, Kenneth Wood, Don Wood, Ed Wood and wife, Carol, Mike Wood, and Gary Wood. As well as nieces and nephews, and other family and friends.
in Osceola.
On June 13, 1992, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Kelli Jo McKenzie, at St. Charles, Iowa. Over the years, they made their home in Osceola, Sioux City, and then Leon, Iowa. They were blessed with four children, Samantha, Marcus, Merissa, and Doug.
Virgel enjoyed fishing and playing video games in his free time.
Preceding him in death was his father. Survivors include his wife, Kelli Brown of Leon, Iowa; children, Samantha and Jacob Ward of Ames, Iowa, Marcus and Taylor Brown of Lamoni, Iowa, Merissa Brown and friend, Derrick Cowen, of Leon, and Doug Brown of Lamoni; 10 grandchildren; mother, Mary Husted and stepfather, Everett, of Leon; brother, Bob Brown of Leon; half sister, April McGuire and husband, Robert of Lucas, Iowa; half brother, Everett Lee Husted, Jr. of New Mexico; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Saturday, August 3rd. She was able to celebrate this milestone with several family members and friends.
We can truly say that Lois had a memorable 80th birthday. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.
Lois, Joyce, Bruce, Donnie, and John
Bill was a rare individual. He was always surrounded by good friends and these friends considered him to be a kind and caring person who was always ready for a cold beer, lots of laughs and good conversation. He enjoyed fishing, shooting and trail riding through his timber. He had made jeep trails with his friends all through his land. He was hard
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Personalized and Compassionate Care at DCH
We know that a cancer diagnosis can be scary. If you or a loved one are faced with this situation, you need face-to-face, individualized cancer treatment from a high-quality team you can trust. At Decatur County Hospital, we take pride in the personalized, individual care our on-site team provides to help you fight back. We’ll be by your side through every step in your cancer journey.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional care close to home, with a vision to enhance lives and improve health. We are dedicated to providing you with the best care and we continue to expand our services to continue to exceed those expectations. We currently offer a number of services and clinics, including oncology, pulmonology, and infusion therapy to treat cancer.
Our cancer care physician, Dr. Zeeshan Jawa, MD, is a boardcertified Oncologist and visits the DCH Outpatient Clinic four (4) days each month to provide expert personalized care for those living with a cancer diagnosis. During your first oncology appointment, Dr. Jawa will ask about your health history, do
a physical exam, and discuss the type of cancer you have and your treatment options. You will then work together to identify your goals for treatment and address your questions and concerns.
Cancer is unique for each patient and requires close monitoring and compassionate care. Dr. Jawa’s patients appreciate his personalized care, compassion, and his accessibility to the Decatur County area. The appreciation for our cancer treatment process also extends beyond his personalized care to our entire cancer care team. Dr. Jawa partners with other providers, and our onsite chemotherapy and infusion teams to provide high-quality cancer care while saving you the stress of traveling far from home for treatment.
Two providers that Dr. Jawa works closely with are Dr. Daniel Dodge and Dr. Matthew Trump. These providers specialize in pulmonology services to help patients living with lung conditions or diseases, including cancer. Specifically, they can help diagnose and treat: asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), emphysema, lung cancer, occupational lung diseases, complex lung infections including tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and more.
When diagnosing cancer throughout the body, our new on-site screening techniques can help our providers better identify the progression of cancer to in-
South School Reunion Held
The third annual Leon South School
ementary Commons. Although the
the delightful reminiscing of days and events
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– Corby Boswell, Leonore Coffelt, Bobette Lindsey, Becky Helton, and Patty Hostetler. Not pictured: Cindy Stiles.
form proper treatment.
Our new GE NM830 nuclear medicine service is available six (6) days per month to locate cancerous tissue, to find bone diseases and tumors, track the progression of heart disease, evaluate thyroid function, detect obstruction of the renal blood flow, and evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joints.
Our new, GE SIGNA 1.5T MRI scanner includes advanced applications that allow significant expansion of examinations including those not previously performed such as: multi-phase liver, liver fat quantifications and iron loading, advanced female pelvis imaging, rectal cancer staging, and prostate examinations. This technology helps our providers see fine details of disease progression to determine proper treatment plans.
When it comes to treatment for cancer, our infusion team includes your healthcare provider, registered nurses, a pharmacist, a pharmacy tech, and laboratory staff. Our team has advanced education to provide the most qualified and experienced care to you and your family. Specially trained registered nurses will administer your infusion therapy in a relaxed and comfortable setting, giving you the expert help you need with the care you deserve.
The John Dowell Infusion Center, which opened in January 2024, allows us to serve up to ten (10) patients simultaneously. With its open floor plan, elevated ceiling, provisions for natural light, and other design touches, the new infusion center provides a very comfortable experience for those going through treatment. In addition, it allows our nursing staff to maintain continuous observation of patients to ensure
Leon Community Meal Menu
Wed., Aug. 7 – Spaghetti, broccoli, garlic bread, Angel food cake
Thurs., Aug. 8 – Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, strawberries/ blueberries
Fri., Aug. 9 – Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, buttered carrots, dinner roll, fruit cup
Mon., Aug. 12 – Chicken strips, Mac-nCheese, green beans, applesauce
their comfort and that infusion treatments are consistent with the prescribed treatment plan.
Each individual infusion space provides patients with individual lighting controls, spacious storage for personal belongings, internet access, and individual televisions to choose their entertainment (including the ability to connect headphones to avoid disturbing others), and the infusion chairs include heat and massage to ensure comfort while going through treatment. The new infusion area has been designed to provide patients the option of maintaining their privacy during treatment or to be able to interact with other patients to share stories and offer support.
We know that a cancer diagnosis can be scary. If you or a loved one are met with this situation, you need face-to-face, individualized cancer treatment from a high-quality team you can trust. At DCH, we take pride in personalized, individual, on-site care to help you through your cancer journey.
To learn more about our services, visit www.decaturcounty hospital.org, or call 641-446-2285 to schedule your appointment. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @DecaturCounty HospitalIowa.
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Reunion was held last Friday, August 2 at the North El-
numbers were short, everyone enjoyed the fabulous food and
gone by. Principal Don Forman recalled his first job
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$4,000 per year. Oh my, have times changed! Pictured back from left – Manuel Atwood, Rita Audlehelm, Christie Galloway, Susan Lane, Zona Thomas, Donnella Wellborn, Linda Boothe, and Don Forman. Front, from left
20 YEARS AGO
(August 4, 2004)
Water skiing to be allowed on Little River Lake was an agenda item being discussed by the Board of Supervisors. Little River Lake was at the time a “no wake” lake. This meant, according to Rich Erke, the Decatur County Conservation Officer, a request for a rule change with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources was required before making this approval.
Garden Grove hosted their second annual Music Fest in the park in downtown Garden Grove, over three days.
The Leon Lions Club received a $500 grant from GRM to be used towards the repair and resetting of broken and fallen stones in the Leon Cemetery.
Leon Firefighters were called to the home of Clara Coverdell at 203 W School. A small building next to a garage had burst into flames, starting the nearby house on fire. The Leon Firefighters responded quickly and were able to keep the fames from getting any farther than the siding on the home.
Showing at SCIT Theatre was “Anchorman” starring Will Ferrell, Harrison Ford, Ben Stiller, Paul Rudd and Steve Carell and Dodgeball,” starring Ben Stiller, Chuck Norris, Justin Long, Christine Taylor and Missi Pyle.
50 YEARS AGO
(August 8, 1974)
Don Decker was the winner of the Decatur County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest. He went on to represent the county at the state fair.
Pauline Warren and her husband Marshall flew to Texas in their plane where Pauline represented the Iowa Chapter of the International Flying Farmers. Pauline was crowned the Iowa queen in March. The convention was held in San Antonio.
On the final night of the 1974 Decatur County Fair, the annual Parade of Champions was held prior to the meat animal sale. The top price on market lambs went to Rob Leeper for his pen of 3 that brought $34.00. per cwt. In the swine division, Lynn McAlexander received $66.00 per cwt for the champion and Mike Durell received $50.00 per cwt for his reserve pig. In the market beef sale, Randy Reed received $69.00 per cwt for his champion weighing 1,265 pounds. The reserve champion steer owned by Dennis Thompson sold for $52.25 per cwt.
Mrs. Bill Woodley of Grand River received a check for $350 from the Leon Lions Club for the purchase of a new riding lawn mower. Leon Lions treasurer Chet Redman presented her the check.
The senior citizens
employed to teach in the Des Moines city schools. Kathryn Mendenhall and Thelma Williams were Des Moines visitors.
Thelma Shira of Corydon entertained Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kucera, Mike and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Parson and Rebecca, Dwight Boor, Lucky and Tony to a birthday dinner in honor of Dwight Boor.
celebrated July birthdays with homemade ice cream made by Josephine Shook and angel food cake. Having birthdays were Diana Wade, Wilma Stam, Louie Pickering and Sarah Rhoades.
The Conestoga Wagon District of the Boy Scouts held a Cub Scout Day at Lake Rathbun. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lee Brenizer took 10 scouts from Davis City and Leon to the activities. Local boys attending were Andy Purdun, John Hughes, Danny Moffett, Rick Pinegar, Alfred Pinegar, Brent Brenizer, Russell Rumley, Tim Payton, Gary Graham and Steve Thompson. They took boat rides, had races, ball throwing and knot tying contests.
Eric and Kenny Dale were spending the week in Pleasanton with their grandparents Pauline and Tom Soppland.
Births at the Decatur County Hospital: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jim O’Hair on the 27 of July and a daughter, Claire Elizabeth to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howell on July 30.
Betty Hembry of Decatur attended a week of camp at Camp Sunnyside near Des Moines. There were 61 campers attending the session with her.
One hundred fortysix relatives and friends attended the Horney Reunion held in Harvey Park on August 4 in Leon.
Mary Viner caught an 18.5 pound catfish in a pond north of Leon. She used beef liver as bait on a six pound test line with a treble hook.
75 YEARS AGO
(August 4, 1949)
Graduated from University – Catherine C. Conwell of Grand River and Darrel D. Coffey of Garden Grove, each received their M.A. degree from the University of Iowa at commencement in the fieldhouse at Iowa City.
Injured finger with wedding ring – Raymond Walling of Lamoni had a badly injured third finger on his left hand caused by his wedding ring which caught on a truck box.
Twelve stiches were required to close the wound.
There was another case of Polio at Lamoni – The second case of polio in Decatur County, was Donny Dahlem, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dahlem in Lamoni. The first case in the county was Joe Lysinger, also of Lamoni. Both boys lived in the same section of Lamoni and were under treatment at hospitals in Des Moines.
Marriage Licenses – At Bethany, LeRoy Elliott, Lamoni, and Yvonne Offutt, Cameron. At Leon: Melvin R. Owen, Tipton, and Melva Ellen Hullinger, Pleasanton.
Vernon Lee Ingram was host to a group of friends on his birthday with six candles on his cake. Sharing the birthday party were Bonnie Sue Butcher, Sarah Ann Roland, Janis Karns, Jimmy Jones, Tommy Bennett, Larry Willis, Michael Jackson, Larry Tinsley, Donna May Ingram and the honoree.
The V.F.W. Auxiliary of Davis City presented a glory gloss flag with pole and stand to the Brick Church. The presentation was made by Ida Mae Hill, Americanism chairman. Georgie Osborn, president; Leath Lee, senior vice-president; and Beatrice Hill, junior vice-president, were present to represent the Auxiliary. A patriotic program, arranged by Crystal Bolon, of the church board and also an auxiliary member. Pansy Wright, a missionary, on her way to France, was a guest speaker.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Myers and Jerry of Des Moines spent the weekend in Lineville with her parents, G.W. Molleston and family. Mr. Myers had been
A complete surprise birthday party was carried out for Howard Appleby by his family and neighbors. The group also celebrated the birthdays of Sheryl Appleby, Lyle Smith, Lena Curry and Vivian George, which all occurred the same week. Those enjoying the five gallons of homemade ice cream and four birthday cakes were: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Curry, Mr. and Mrs. John McKibben and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Booth and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Booth and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Owen George, Donna Lee and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Appleby, Irene, Sheryl and Milford.
100 YEARS AGO
(August 8, 1924)
Gave recital – Mabel Bradley presented the following pupils in a piano and violin recital at the Methodist Church: Helen Goodman, Mabel Hamilton, Evelyn Arney, Mary Long, Durine Riddle, Florence Bowman, Verda Blakesley, Florence Stout, Forest Miller, Farrell Miller, John Vail, William Cherington, Mary Jane Penniwell, Watson Townsend, Billy Lindsey, Bobby Lindsey, Ruth George, Bernita Barnum, Carl Long, Velma Still, Helen McIntosh, Virginia Townsend, Pauline Parrish, Alma Varnum, Agnes Warnum, Delphine Marvin, Georgia M. Penniwell, Alice Sullivan, Virginia Epperly, Opal Epperly, Florence Randolph, Dorothy Goodman.
Trial jurors for court – E.M. Arnold, Garden Grove; J.L. Ballantyne, Lamoni; Mrs. Joe Culp, Leon;
Ted Culver, Humeston; Ethel Clark, Garden Grove; Roy Clark, Leon; Jessie Claiborn, Lamoni; R.E. Dunahoo, Davis City; Chester Dale, Pleasanton; Charles Donaldson, Lamoni; Edith Hinderks, Lamoni; Charles Haller, Lamoni; Albert Harger, Grand River; N.L. Harris, Leon; Mae Henderson, Davis City; Ella Jenkins, Linnie A. Kirk, J.M. Longacre, all of Leon; Oscar Midgorden, Lamoni; Mrs. E.G. Monroe and B.C. Melvin, both of Leon; Etta McKim, Lamoni; Sam Overholtzer, Garden Grove; Jake Piper, Mrs. M.T. Riddle, both of Leon; Francis Reger, Davis City; Harry Rosengorger, Weldon; L.B. Spencer, Lineville; A.H. Scholfield, Lamoni; H.M. Wood, Lineville; George Williams, Decatur; Fred Wion, Lamoni; F.E. Young, Garden Grove; Frank E. Young, Decatur; David Hansen of Lamoni was drawn to fill a vacancy.
Marriage license – Charles M. Sandage and Dorothy M. Briggs, both of Lamoni.
Mrs. Erastus Wilson and daughter visited Mrs. Lou Green and Opal.
Those who called at the George South home were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Trisler and children, George Fry and Ernest, Mrs. Earl Reed, Zona Housh and Dave Fry.
Reese Boles joined the army of radio fans by installing a Crosley in their home.
Mrs. W.S. Ivy, Mayme and Thirza were Osceola visitors. Bernadine Sullivan spent the week with relatives at LeRoy.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Anderson were the parents of a boy. My and Mrs. Goerge Overholtzer were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Moore (the former Audrey Woolman of Woodland were the parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Overton were the parents of twin sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Orva Baker, Hazel and Blanche visited at the home of Mr. Baker’s uncle, Fletch Honn and family.
Ranch Rodeo Held during County Fair
During the Decatur County Fair, the Ranch Rodeo has become a popular event. The event was held on Saturday, with 15 teams entered. The following list is the final standings listed in order of winning 1st – 15th: (first) 5G, (second) 4 Dudes, (third) 3 Men and a Lad, (fourth) Burr and the Boys, Lamoni Livestock, Crown B, St. Clair Performance Horses, Walkin’ 08, Flyin’ M Ranch, Buckle Bunnies, Triple C, Queen and Court, Day Late & a Dollar Short, B Bar D, and Salad Tossers. Pictured are the 1st – 4th place prize winners. (contributed photos and info.)
J Bar J Livestock Services - Jeff Landrum would like to say thank you to the following who helped make this year’s Ranch Rodeo event a success.
Decatur County Fair Board, Leon Rodeo Committee, Stoltzfus Buckers Ivan and Darla Stoltzfus Leon, Iowa added money, Rockin’ King Customs Peterson, Iowa - first place prize buckles, 3:10 Ranch Life Ardmore, Oklahoma - second place prize ranch ropes, Team Legg Creations Leon, Iowa - third place prize tumbler/tie strings, Southern Iowa Saddle Shop Osceola, Iowa - fourth place prize rope halters, lnvinci Lamoni, Iowa - event posters, J Bar J Livestock Services, Jeff Landrum Lineville, Iowa - rodeo producer, Seth Maxie Hattiesburg, Mississippi - PRCA announcer, Jeff Gray Green City, Missouri - cattle, Brandon Van Laar Decatur, Iowa - trailer for steer hauling
JUDGES
Jeffrey Landrum Lineville, Iowa, Jerry Vaughn Leon, Iowa
SPONSORS
5L1J Farms Humeston, Iowa, AgriVision Equipment Leon, Iowa, BTC Bank Lamoni, Iowa, Brian’s Farm Supply Lineville, Iowa, Commercial Roof Coatings Leon, Iowa, Decatur County Fair Board, Dixie and Brian Broich and family Leon, Iowa, Herc-U-Llft Ankeny, Iowa, Honey Tree Chiropractic Dr. Mara Wengryn Leon, Iowa, Horton Floor Covering Humeston, Iowa, Judy Landrum @Landrum Custom Cow Care Lineville, Iowa, Lavely Construction Stan and Lisa Lavely Garden Grove, Iowa, Leon Recycling Kyle Norman Leon, Iowa, Shelli’s Short Stop Leon, Iowa, Southern Iowa Towing & Recovery Lamoni, Iowa, The Stag Inn, Bar & Grill Jennifer and Richard Vecchio Garden Grove, lA, Taylor Fencing Justin Nary Lamoni, Iowa, Toney’s Welding Service Lamoni, Iowa
VOLUNTEERS
Chelsey Broich Mt Ayr, IA turn back cattle, Tanner Burton Davis City, IA turn back cattle, Tim Burton Lamoni, IA turn back cattle, Cody Burton Lamoni, IA out gate, Cotton Osborn Eagleville, MO out gate, Matthew Burton Leon, IA out gate, Sawyer Stoll Lamoni, IA out gate, Mike Oesch Leon, IA cattle superintendent, Chris Christensen Decatur, IA back pens, Joel Schreck Leon, IA back pens, Shylea Kerns Mt Ayr, IA timer, Dixie Broich Leon, IA timer, Elizabeth Polsdofer Lineville, IA timer, Jeff “Slim” Landrum Lineville, IA producer, Sandy Marcus Leon, IA Slim’s personal assistant, Keegan Bethards Photography Decatur, Iowa, Jade Peterson Photography/videography Corning, Iowa, Boston Boswell Lineville, Missouri - American flag, Hope Brass Leon, Iowa - National Anthem, Clint Higdon Leon, Iowa - sound system set up
TEAMS
3 Men and a Lad Colt Spidle, Bryan Neubauer, Shawn Martin, Shane Martin; 4 Dudes Jr Oesch, Colby Cummings, Zach Nelson, Dusty Horton; 5G Luke Goehring, Colby Goehring, Landon Henderson, Jed Martsching; Buckle Bunnies Kyle Redman, Travis Van Laar, Ty Redman,Wyatt Page; Day Late & a Dollar Short Brooks Jacobson, Payton Wheeler, Logan Craig, Cooper Horton; Triple C Mason Allen, Krey Hunt, Bracken Collier, Jacob Sabotka; Burr and the Boys Joel Hinkle, Jake Turner, Steven Young, Crayton Schwieter; Crown B Hunter Beverlin, Zach Nelson, Bryan Cox, Justin Moore; Walkin’ O8 Glenn Oesch, Gus Oesch, Jr Oesch, Bill Frisbee; St Claire Performance Horses Luke Goehring, Colby Goehring,Ty Redman, Jed Martsching; Queen and Court Haylie Osborn, Colby Cummings, Dusty Horton, Brooks Jacobson; Lamoni Livestock Brandon Van Laar, Hank Gingerich, Annanias Swartzentruber, Andy Swartzentruber; Salad Tossers Tate Swartz, Dakota Fry, Hunter Blackford, Cody Jones; B Bar D Matt Davis, Jayce Davis, Kendall Boswell, Dalton Rumley; Flyin’
Justin Moore, Trevor Weir, Blake Moffat, Lewis Lyle.
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Ranch Rodeo first place winners: 5G - Luke Goehring, Colby Goehring, Landon Henderson and Jed Martsching and Ranch Rodeo Coordinator Jeff Landrum.
Ranch Rodeo third place winners: 3 Men and a Lad - Shawn Martin, Bryan Neubauer, Shane Martin and Colt Spidle and Ranch Rodeo Coordinator Jeff Landrum.
Ranch Rodeo second place winners: 4 Dudes - Jr. Oesch, Colby Cummings, Zach Nelson, and Dusty Horton and Ranch Rodeo Coordinator Jeff Landrum.
Ranch Rodeo fourth place winners: Burr and the Boys - Joel Hinkle, Jake Turner, Steven Young, and Crayton Schwieter.
Champions of the Decatur County Fair 2024
Presenting the awards were 2024 Queen Cadence Clark and Princess Addisyn Field
Champion Beginners Novice A awarded to Harper Vinson (center left). Reserve Champion Beginners Novice A awarded to Peyton Redman (center right).
Champion Preferred Novice A awarded to Keithan Schnick (center left). Reserve Champion Preferred Novice A awarded to Avery Redman (center right).
Champion Beginners Novice B awarded to Kinsley Hiebing (center left). Hiebing also was awarded Champion High Point. Reserve Champion Beginners Novice B awarded to Emery Campbell (center right).
Champion Preferred Novice B awarded to Jerzee Schnick.
Champion Novice A awarded to Emily Petty (center left). Reserve Champion Novice A awarded to Beau Waugh. He was assisted by Mili Waugh (right).
Champion Graduate Novice A awarded to Leighanna Bundt.
Champion Novice B awarded to Kendall Hatfield.
Champion Pre-Novice Agility awarded to Cortlynn Cook (center left). Reserve Champion Pre-Novice Agility awarded to Finley Mothershead (right).
Champion Novice Agility awarded to Leighanna Bundt (second from left). Reserve Champion Novice Agility awarded to Jerzee Schnick (right).
Champion Open Agility awarded to Leighanna Bundt (second from left).
Champion Open Agility awarded to Kendall Hatfield (second from right).
Poultry and Pet Care judge was Mike Boldon
Riley Yoder (second from left) was also awarded Senior Showmanship. Alea Graham was also awarded Senior Showmanship (center). Gibson Graham was awarded Junior Showmanship (second from right).
Champion Commercial Poultry shown by Aubriella Conley (second from left). Reserve Champion Commercial Poultry shown by Alea Graham (second from right).
Champion Breeding Poultry shown by Riley Yoder (second from left). Reserve Champion Breeding Poultry shown by Milo Amsberry (second from right).
Champion Other Breeding Poultry shown by Riley Benda (second from left). Reserve Champion Other Breeding Poultry shown by Alea Graham (second from right).
Overall Supreme Champion Poultry shown by Riley Benda.
Class 6 Champion shown by Cody Burton (left). Burton was also awarded Senior Showmanship. Class 6 Reserve Champion shown by Jerzee Schnick (right).
Class 4 Champion shown by Jerzee Schnick (left). Class 4 Reserve Champion shown by Avery Redman (right).
Best of Show Rabbit awarded to Jerzee Schnick (center). Schnick was also awarded Junior Showmanship.
Supreme Market Rabbit shown by Gage Myers (second from right). Myers was also awarded Advanced Showmanship. Reserve Market Rabbit shown by Gage Myers.
Champion Pet Care and Reserve Champion Pet Care awarded to Cody Burton.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL THE VACANCY OF DECATUR COUNTY ATTORNEY BY APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 69.14A, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors intends to make an appointment to fill the vacancy of Decatur County Attorney at 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 12, 2024. The vacant office will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot and the appointment made on August 12th will be valid until the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election are certified, subject to the following paragraph: Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 69.14A(2)(a), citizens of Decatur County may request a special election to fill the vacancy by filing a petition with the Decatur County Auditor’s office no later than 14 days after the appointment is made to fill the vacancy.
2t26 July 31 and August 7, 2024
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Case No. ESPR005243 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DUANE EUGENE PIEARSON Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DUANE EUGENE PIEARSON, Deceased, who died on or about February 7, 2023: You are hereby notified that on July 18, 2024, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate. Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated on August 1, 2024.
Jenifer Ehrlich Administrator of the Estate 12349 215th Avenue Van Wert, IA 50262
Edward E. Cox, ICIS#: AT0011527 Attorney for the Administrator Cox Law Firm, LLP 105 W Van Buren Centerville, IA 52544
Date of second publication: August 14, 2024.
2t27 Aug. 7 & 14, 2024
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Case No. ESPR005244 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY L. HUTCHISON Deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LARRY L. HUTCHISON, Deceased, who died on or about March 25, 2024. You are hereby notified that on July 22, 2024, the Last Will and Testament of LARRY L. HUTCHISON, deceased, bearing date of July 22, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Kimberly Watson was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is
thereafter forever barred. Dated July 19, 2024.
Kimberly Watson
Executor of Estate 408 Illinois Street Bedford, IA 50833
Verle W. Norris, ICIS#: 12631
Attorney for Executor
Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street P.O. Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: August 7, 2024. 2t26 July 31 & August 7, 2024
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court for Decatur County Court Case EQCV007314 SPECIAL EXECUTION Planet Home Lending, LLC Plaintiff VS Prime, Randelle. Defendant
As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of Decatur County. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and interest in Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: THE WEST TEN AND ONE-HALF (W 10 1/2) ACRES OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (N 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1 / 4) OF SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP SIXTYNINE (69) NORTH RANGE TWENTYFIVE (25) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHEAST ONEFOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4) OF SECTION
THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP SIXTYNINE (69 NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA, THENCE SOUTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET THENCE EAST THREE HUNDRED FIFTY (350) FEET, THENCE NORTH ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) FEET, THENCE WEST THREE HUNDRED FIFTY (350) FEET, TO BEGINNING; SOUTH TWENTY-TWO (22) RODS OF THE NORTH SEVENTY-SIX (76) RODS OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE 1/4 SW 1/4); SOUTH TWO (2) ACRES (FOUR (4) RODS OF NORTHEAST ONE FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE 1/4 SW 1/4); NORTH THREE-FOURTHS OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE FOURTH (N 3 /4 SE 1 / 4 SW 1/4) EXCEPT THE NORTHWEST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NW 1 /4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4); AND EXCEPT THE WEST ONE-HALF ACRE OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4), EXCEPT RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EXCEPT COMMENCING TWENTY (20) RODS NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4 SW 1 /4), THENCE NORTH TO SWITCH OF C.B.&Q. RAILROAD, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO EAST END OF THE SWITCH, THENCE EAST TO A POINT FORTY (40) RODS EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID FORTY (40) ACRES, THENCE SOUTH TO A POINT SIXTY (60) RODS SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY (40) ACRES, THENCE WEST TO BE-
GINNING, ALL IN SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-NINE (69) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., EXCEPT AS BELOW: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST ONE-FOURTH OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SE 1/4 SW 1 / 4) OF SECTION THIRTYTHREE (33), OWNSHIP SIXTY-NINE (69) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25) WEST OF THE P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33), THENCE NORTH ZERO DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 0°0· E) THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND FIVE TENTHS (346.5) FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTYTHREE (33) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH ZERO DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 0°0· E) SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY SIX AND FOUR TENTHS (756.4) FEET, THENCE SOUTH FORTY-TWO DEGREES EIGHT MINUTES WEST (S 42°8’ W) NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND NINE TENTHS (979.9) FEET, THENCE SOUTH ZERO DEGREES SEVEN MINUTES EAST (S O°T E) SIXTY-TWO AND FORTY TENTHS (62.4) FEET, THENCE NORTH EIGHTYSEVEN DEGREES FIFTY-ONE MINUTES EAST (N 87°51’ E) SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND ONE TENTH (666.1) FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; NOTH: THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION THIRTY THREE (33), TOWNSHIP SIXTY-NINE (69) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25) WEST IS ASSUMED TO BEAR DUE NORTH AND SOUTH.; AND EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER (S 1/4) CORNER OF SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33), TOWNSHIP SIX-
TY-NINE (69) NORTH, RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25) WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA, THENCE NORTH ZERO DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 0°0· E) THREE HUNDRED; FORTY-SIX AND FIVE TENTHS (346.5) FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 34); THENCE NORTH ZERO DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 0°0· E) SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND FOUR TENTHS (756.4) FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE SOUTH FORTY-TWO DEGREES EIGHT MINUTES WEST (S 42°08’ W) NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND NINE TENTHS (979.9) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH ZERO DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 0°0· E) THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO (362) FEET; THENCE NORTH NINETY DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 90°0’ E) THREE HUNDRED THIRTY (330) FEET; THENCE SOUTH FORTY-TWO DEGREES EIGHT MINUTES WEST (S 42° 08’ W) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
NOTE: THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SAID SECTION THIRTY-THREE (33) IS ASSUMED TO BEAR NORTH ZERO DEGREES ZERO MINUTES EAST (N 0°0· E). COUNTY: DECATUR. Street Address: 1407 SE Poplar Street, Leon, IA 50144. This sale not subject to redemption.
Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.
Judgement amount $161,947.30; Costs $13,071.95, Accruing Costs PLUS.
The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale Time of Sale September 4, 2024 10:00 a.m.
Place
Dated July 18, 2024. Sheriff Chris
(312) 605-3500
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MARRIAGE
LICENSES
Jessica L. Hutchison, 43, Lamoni, Iowa and Kenneth W. Starnes, 55, Lamoni, Iowa.
Samuel J. Weidner, 42, Iowa and Julia R. Boldrin, 42, Iowa. Loanne L. Andrew, 58, Davis City, Iowa, and David W. Houk, 50, Davis City, Iowa. Rocio M. Salas Cornijo, 40, Leon, Iowa, and Omar I. Morales Martinez, 35, Leon, Iowa.
COURT CASES
City of Leon, plaintiff, vs. Jennifer Marie Layton, defendant. Petition Filed. City of Leon, plaintiff, vs. ABA Recovery Services, Inc.; DRIP, LLC; DSV SPV3, LLC; John Daniel Moore; and State of Iowa. Petition Filed. City of Leon, plaintiff, vs. Robert Clay Short, defendant. Petition Filed. Rocket Mortgage, LLC fka Quicken Loans, LLC, plaintiff, vs. Hauge Associates, Inc., Duane Scott Hill, Kylie Dawn Hill, Parties in Possession, Portfolio Recovery Assoc., LLC, and United States of America Secretary of Housing, defendants. Petition Filed.
DISSOLUTION OF
MARRIAGE
Samantha Ann Hill, petitioner, vs. Dustin Lee Hill, respondent. Decree Granted.
MAGISTRATE
John Evari Martinez Picado, Miami, FL, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over).
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OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC. Lease Agreement-CT Injector 9,728.50 OFFICE
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KLEJCH LINDA Contract LaborDieticain 15,109.44
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ORTHO-CLINICAL
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PARKER THERESA General Supplies 59.40
PARMER’S PRODUCE Food 29.00
PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRA Professional Fees-Lab 300.00
PATIENT REFUNDS Patient Refund 6,150.00
PEARCE MARK Travel 86.54
PERFORMANCE HEALTH General Supplies 1,148.06
PHARMA WISE, PLLC Purchase ServicesPharmacy 5,193.06
PHILIPS HEALTHCARE Inventory 1,106.92
PICC STAT Purchased Service -Med/Surg 1,968.00
PINNACLE MARKETING
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PRACTICAL SLEEP SERVICES, LLC Purchased Services Sleep Studies 16,880.00
PRECISION DYNAMICS CORP. Inventory 754.24
PROBO CARDIOLOGY General Supplies 795.29
RADIOMETER AMERICA INC. Lease Agreement -Lab 3,436.05
REHAB VISIONS Contract Labor-PT, OT and Speech 70,654.93
RINGGOLD CO HOSPITAL Contract Labor -General Surgery 108,627.30
RUHOF CORPORATION Inventory 440.86
RURAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LLC Implantables 104,935.14
RURAL PARTNERS IN MEDICINE Contract Labor - Ortho 134,085.31
RYAN VAN MAANEN Continuing Ed 583.15
SAPPER SHELLEY Travel 36.85
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unanimously. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve the minutes of July 22, 2024 Regular Session. Motion carried. Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve the certificate of completion with IP Pathways for the AdaptiveCloud Migration. Motion carried. Auditor Hoover addressed the board concerning the return of the copiers. It was brought to her attention last Friday, in addition to the dollar amount published in the minutes last week, it seems there will be an expedite fee to meet the timeframe of returning the copiers. The supervisor’s directed her on Friday to use the county credit card to pay the expedite fee of $1,178.75 in addition to the original shipping fee. The board passed the following resolution:
DECATUR COUNTY Resolution 2024-21 DESIGNATION OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO CIRCLE OF FREEDOM RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY CENTER WHEREAS, Circle of Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit organization with a mission of helping women break free from their struggle with addiction. This residential recovery center, located in Seymour Iowa, is for women needing more intensive help. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the DECATUR COUNTY BOARD
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Blind Ads: When the name of advertiser or phone number is not given in ad involving answering or handling inquiries by our office force, an additional charge of $5.00 to the above rate will be made.
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In Memoriams will be basic charge of $20.00 minimum charge for up to 25 lines of one column type and 25 cents a line over 25.
All poetry, 50 cents per line. Paid locals (20 words or less) $6.00.
Cards of Thanks: A charge of $6.00 is made on all cards of thanks of not over 50 words, including signatures. Cards of Thanks over 50 words will be charged at the rate of 25 cents a word over 50 words.
Obituaries - A charge of $42.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.
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PLAN YOUR DAY
Planning your day or days at the Fair is easy with our online daily program and official Iowa State Fair App. Search by date, location or keyword to create your very own personalized adven-
ture.
GETTING AROUND THE FAIR
Additional picnic tables, shade structures and benches have been installed to make your visit more relaxing this year, but the Fairgrounds is still a big place. Please plan accordingly for additional walking and stay
hydrated. Look for new water bottle refilling stations or visit a water bottle station through the Blue Ribbon Foundation. Shuttles for Fairgoers run from the First Church to the Campgrounds with a stop at Pioneer Hall. Scooter rentals are available at Gate 8, 10, 11, 13 & 15 or can be reserved ahead of time through HomeTown Mobility.
SAFETY Weather changes quickly in Iowa and alerts from the National Weather Service impacting the Fairgrounds will be announced grounds-wide. Weather that could impact events or concerts will be shared directly with ticket holders and on social media. In the case of an emergency, First Aid stations are located near the Ag Building and at the Service Center on Grand Ave. Kid find bracelets are available to little Fairgoers at all information booths, the Iowa State Fair Public Safety Building, in the Hall of Law and at
the Des Moines Radio Group booth in front of the Grandstand.
TIPS Wear proper clothing for August weather and comfortable shoes. Bring sunscreen and sealed bottles of water are allowed to carry in to help keep you hydrated. Cash and credit cards are accepted at all of the Iowa State Fair food stands and vendors. Bags, purses and soft-sided coolers are allowed but are subject to inspection at the gates and at the Grandstand. Stay up-to-date with all of the latest and greatest activities and news at the Iowa State Fair website or on the official Iowa State Fair App.
Text FAIR to 844.844.8508 for special offers, updates on concerts and daily activities, weather alerts and more. The 2024 Iowa State Fair, Fair Fever, runs from August 8-18.
NOTICE: “All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or dis-crimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.”
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Don't forget the Grand River Rodeo is quickly approaching-August 16th and 17th! Hopefully we are through with the miserable heat for a while!
Here's a little bit of history: Harry A. Andrew was born and raised in Grand River Twp., son of John N. Andrew (5-29-1852) and Evaline Aldora Akers (2-13-1858) who were married in the old East Elk Chapel Churchschool in May, 1875. Evaline's father (Spencer C. Akers) helped build Elk Chapel. Mr. Akers ran a store and post office at Elk and he was one of the committee of three to locate the county seat of Decatur Co. of the 2nd location by act of legislature. Harry, at the age of 96, is the only one of John and Evaline's twelve children still living. Two of his brothers' wives are living yet: Mrs. Paul (Carrie) Andrew, Lamoni, Ia., and Mrs. Lyman (Myrtle)
Andrew, Houston, Tex. Harry and his wife, Jessie (Lloyd), lived many years of their lives south of Grand River on the farm where their five children (Ray, Vernon, Ralph, Dorothy and Donald) grew up. They moved to South Dakota during the early years of their marriage but lived there only a brief time.
Very few farm families had electricity in their homes during those years that Harry and Jessie's children were growing up but he and the boys supplied their house with electricity by means of a windcharger. They also had ice cream "every Sunday" in the summer because they built an ice house and filled it with ice from a nearby pond in the winter time. Harry and later his sons had the first caterpillars around Grand River and built the farm ponds. He always liked to invent things and at one time he made and sold a garden cultivator. He and his brother attempted to invent a perpetual motion ma-
chine, but without success. That is still one of his pet projects. He keeps up a correspondence with friends and relatives in California and Texas, watches TV and very much enjoys visiting with friends and relatives. NOTE:
Jessie died April 6, 1953. Henry died at the age of 100 years on February 9, 1995. They were interred at Grand River Cemetery. Have a great week!
The KC Royals are thirteen games over .500 and five games back of the lead in the American League Central division! We haven’t seen Royals like this in a few years. It is good to see what a winning season looks like, and it’s not over yet! Go Royals!
Holly and Dylan Parkhurst and their children Benson and Kyra made a trip to Mark Twain Lake with Papa Larry for vacation. The kids were so excited for Jellystone Park and the water park. It was great timing for a vacation because school will be starting soon.
Breanna, Clay, and Brooks Parkhurst had Luke and Bailey Stanley and their daughters over for dinner on Friday! They also got to visit Logan and Esabel Craig’s new house!!
Ronnie and Alma Mickelson along with Maigen, Emaleigh, and Kat made their way to the Adel Best of the Barns Goat show over the weekend. They love this show, because they get to spend quality time with each other, have excellent competition, and learn more about their goats. They didn’t place as high as some of their previous shows, but they learned more about important structure points on the goat. They brought along their goat Louise’s sister Leonora and she got second in her class and Emaleigh’s goat June also did well placing second in her class, too. They had a great time!
Donna Ogier had another yardful of limbs to pick up after
the latest windstorm! She renewed her driver’s license for 6 yrs in Bethany on Friday then returned home where she discovered her cats have learned to open kitchen cabinet doors! They are into everything! She also has a family of baby coons in the barn! They haven't seen mama coon yet, but for sure she's near! (Liz Carpenter hopes the coons stay around Donna’s house and away from Liz’s chickens!)
Friday Philinda Snethen, Mary and Gary Silver, Kelsey Coon, and Laura Williams made a trip to Des Moines and ate lunch together.
Saturday night Julie Snethen and Manny Reyes ate supper and spent the night at Philinda Snethen’s house and ate lunch together on Sunday. Later they helped Gary Silver buy a suit for his granddaughter Samantha Silver’s wedding.
Sandy and Gary Osborn went to the parade in Blythedale for the Blythedale Free Fair and watched grandsons Cotton, Coy, and Cole in the parade. The fair has been going on for many, many years to the delight of multiple generations of families. Rural America, what a great place to live!
Liz Carpenter enjoyed a Harry Potter birthday party with her friends the Ramaekers on Wednesday. They made lightning bolt cheese crackers, shepherd’s pie, golden snitch protein balls, a chocolate birthday cake with pink frosting and green writing, and popcorn. They watched the first Harry Potter movie and played Harry Potter games. They
had so much fun they plan to make it an annual event! Have a good week, be kind to each other, and I hope you have been able to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics. The heartwarming stories of the athletes’ journeys to and through the Olympics provide a bright light and hope for all of us during these trying times. Go Olympians!
City
Linda Smith, Linda Boothe, Betty Fox, Evelyn Hamilton, Carol Proctor and Annette Boswell shared their Wednesday morning coffee together at the DC Cafe. An hour of catching up and sharing new family pictures. We always have a good time.
The 3rd Annual South School Reunion was held on Friday at the North Elementary Commons. Our numbers were down from last year but there were several excused absences reported to the office. The remainder of you that I didn’t hear from will receive unexcused absences and next year, a 2 page written report on your day, double spaced and signed by an authorized person will be required. I did learn one thing at school that day
and that is that I need a cooler on wheels because with water and ice, it was about too much for senior citizens to carry. We had a really good time and enjoyed the food that each of the attendees furnished. Rita brought her famous Physical Cookies and Christie’s cinnamon cake was delish! We had a surprise guest that wasn’t on the list. It was none other than Patty Hostetler. I’m so glad she came. Our reunion is open to anyone that has or still does work for the school. Mark your calendar TODAY! The 4th Annual School Reunion will be on Friday, August 1, 2025. Location to be decided. Saturday, the family of Russell Gardner held a Celebration of Life for him at the Trinity Christian Church in Decatur, Iowa at 1:00 pm. Russell passed on January 5, 2024, at his home in Newkirk, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loved ones. The weather was so bad at the time that many of his Iowa friends could not attend his service in Newkirk. A wonderful meal was catered by Lizzie Yoder and Russell’s birthday was August 6th so the family provided his birthday cake to share. Pastor Terry Roberts officiated Russell’s service with his usual thoughtful and sincere message to the family and friends. Russell grew up in Davis City so he had family in the area and many lifelong friends. Russell was a proud Davis City River Rat! He was a man of God and, if you knew him, he’d do anything for you and never ask for anything in return. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,
Deborah and son,Tony. He was the son of the late Robert H. Gardner and the late Melba M. Barth-Gardner-McDaniel. His sisters are Marvell Gardner-Plym and Wylene GardnerHerrington, both of Lees Summit, MO. I was thrilled to see Linda HamiltonCampbell at Russell Gardner’s services on Saturday. Linda and I are high school friends and remain faithful, long distant friends to this day. She never changes, is as cute as a button and I love every time we get to see each other.
Lois Cannon’s family held a birthday party for her on Saturday at the Leon Community Center. I stopped in to wish her a Happy 80th birthday! Lois was acknowledged by several from Leon and surrounding areas. When I talked to her, she was thrilled by the wonderful day of family, food, friends and fellowship. Sunday afternoon, I accepted the invitation from Bill and Allyson Reynolds of Decatur, to come visit at their home. Granddaughter, Nele Reynolds has been spending the week with her grandparents. I certainly wanted to see Miss Nele and Allyson and I always have such good conversations. I always stay too long and don’t want to leave, all at the same time. Just another lifelong friendship that I treasure.
Birthdays that we need to acknowledge this coming week are Melba Smith, Linda Boothe, Jim Mahan, Melissa Cory, Whitney Hawthorne, Kaylee Boyd, Patty Chapman,
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