The Leon Journal-Reporter - May 29, 2024

Spring Cleanup June 11, 12 and 13

Honoring Our Veterans

Tradition continues…

Beautiful blue skies, Old Glory waving in the breeze and small white crosses naming our local veterans, both family and comrades, who because of their service to America made it possible for us to be live in this land of the free and home of the brave.

Local Commander of Cowl-Scott American Legion Post #80

Mike Durell gave the welcome and the invocation before Leon

Boy Scout Troop #102 laid the wreath honoring all who served their country in the past and those still keeping watch at home and in foreign lands.

Annalise Minnick sang the National Anthem. Sgt. Maj. Robert Bell gave the message reminding the audience that our service men and women’s time in their respective branches should be talked about today to remind those that played golf, had a barbeque or spent time on a lake why they were

able to do so.

CD band student, Anden Hall, played taps.

Color bearers and guards of Post 80 were (pictured from left) –Billie Weable, Dennis Martin, Fred Cox, Steve Bettin, Steve Willis, Joe Short, Bob Redman, and Pat Gober.

Many organizations and invididuals spent many hours to make the Leon Cemetery look so beautiful. These included the City of Leon employees, Homeschool families placed the small flags, CD teachers Rosa Sondag and Calieb Kistler and their FFA and TSA students placed the large flags and white crosses and Scoutmaster Joshua Bragg and Leon Boy

Scout Troop 102. “As Americans, we should all remember that freedome isn’t free,” stated Com-

mander Durell. “It’s only possible because our fallen heroes have paid the ultimate price which enables us to

have ceremonies and observances like this in communities across our great country.”

New Permanent In-House MRI Machine Arrives at Decatur County Hospital

The front doors at the hospital had to be removed to allow for the new MRI machine to pass through.

By Shannon Erb, Chief HR and Marketing Officer, DCH

and improve health. We are dedicated to providing patients with the best care and we continue to expand our services to continue to exceed those expectations. As technology continues to change and improve, so does the availability of services and equipment offered at DCH. We are excited

to announce that on May 20, 2024, our new permanent in-house MRI machine was successfully delivered. With the addition of this GE SIGNA™ 1.5T MRI Scanner, we will add the in-house capability to diagnose and track the progression of heart disease, evaluate thyroid function,

of a family who had 7 children who all had the same teacher while at Central Decatur, Mrs. Sandee Smith. Are you more surprised that they had 7 children or they all had the same teacher? The family of Jon and Terri Leahy of Leon and their 7

shared the family. The oldest, Madison, will be 20 in July and Sam is 7.

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detect obstruction of the renal blood flow, locate cancerous tissue, evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joints, and to find bone diseases and tumors.

This state-of-theart machine is designed to increase efficiency, improve productivity and maximize diagnostic potential while keeping your experience and comfort in mind. As we train staff, and bring the machine online in mid-June, we will utilize advanced applications that allow for significant expansion of abdominal examinations including exams not typically performed today such as: multi-phase liver, liver fat quantifications and iron loading, advanced female pelvis imaging, rectal cancer staging, prostate examinations; and significant expansion of neurological and MSK imaging in the presence of metal implants.

Other capabilities that are included will aid in the ability to complete a quality, routine exam. The features of this scanner allow for 1) free breathing acquisition techniques for those who cannot comply due to health or hearing impairment or those who are unable to comprehend typical breath hold commands; 2) motion elimination techniques for those unable to hold still due to physiologic or pulsatile motion; 3) rapid scanning techniques for those unable or unwilling (anxious or claustrophobic) to withstand long scans (in and out in 5, 10, or 15 minutes for many exams); 4) silent scan capabilities for those intolerant of loud noise; and 5) the ability to image Cortical Bone (CT like imaging) for those

in need of bone imaging that cannot/should not be exposed to ionizing radiation. Bringing this MRI unit and service inhouse will increase our patient satisfaction by allowing you to travel within the hospital building to our scanner, versus needing to travel outside to the mobile truck in all kinds of weather, including oppressive summer heat and rain, or the harsh

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will be more comfortable during your transport to and from the scanning room, and will be in a temperature controlled environment during the entirety of your scan.

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The eligible voters of the county will go to the polls next Tuesday, June 4 to cast their vote in the Primary Election. This action will ultimately nominate candidates for their respective political parties for the upcoming General Election in November.

Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. At the local level, on the Republican side of the ticket, Doug Tharp, Ward Graham (incumbent), Brent Marvin and Jacob Stone are vying for a supervisor nod. There are two seats for the supervisor position. Charlene Hoover (incumbent) and Stephanie Daughton are seeking nomination for the office of County Auditor. Incumbent Chris Lane is on the ballot for Sheriff. On the Democratic side of the ticket, Rita Audlehelm is on the ballot for the office of Supervisor. There is no candidate for County Auditor or Sheriff. At the state level, on the Republican side, Sam Wengryn and Brenda BrammerSmith are vying for State Representative District 24, and incumbent Amy Sinclair for State Senate District 12. On the Democratic side of the ballot, Sonya Hicks is seeking the nod for State Representative District 24, while Nicole Loew is on the ballot for State Senator District 12. At the Federal level, on the Republican

side, Zach Nunn is vying for United States Representative District 3. On the Democratic side, Melissa Vine and Lanon Baccam are trying for United States Representative District 3. A reminder of the following polling places:

Precinct #1 – townships of Richland, Long Creek, Franklin, Garden Grove and cities of Grand River, Van Wert, Weldon, LeRoy, and Garden Grove – the polling location will be the Van Wert Community Center, 101 E. 1st Street, Van Wert, IA 50262.

Precinct #2 – townships of Grand River, Decatur, Center, High Point and cities of Decatur and Leon – the polling location is the Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd Street, Leon, IA 50144.

Precinct #3 – townships of Bloomington, Fayette and city of Lamoni – the polling place is the Lamoni Community Center, 108 S. Chestnut, Lamoni, IA 50140.

Precinct #4 – townships of Burrell, Eden, Woodland, New Buda, Hamilton, Morgan and cities of Davis City and Pleasanton – the polling place is the Davis City Community Center, 209 N. Bridge Street, Davis City, IA 50065. For additional information or questions contact the Auditor’s Office at 446-4323 or visit the county’s website at www.decaturcountyiowa.gov.

children said their final goodbye to 1st graders in their family last Friday. The Leahy’s presented Mrs. Sandee Smith with some flowers to express their gratitude for her amazing years with their family. “We are so thankful Mrs. Smith is a teacher at CD,”

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Terri Leahy along with 1st grade teacher Mrs. Sandee Smith, left to right: Abigail, Grace, Gabe (front left), Madison, Sam (front right), Taylor, Sandee Smith and Kimber.

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ANDERSON, Roma Darlene, 84, of Humeston, Iowa, died on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Lucas County Hospital in Chariton, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Humeston First Baptist Church, with Pastor Ron Barker officiating. Family is to receive friends one hour prior. Interment will follow in the Humeston Cemetery, Humeston. Arrangements were through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the Humeston First Baptist Church.

GEORGE, Karen Gene (Smith), 84, of Osceola, Iowa and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa.

A memorial service for Karen will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Humeston Community Center in Humeston. A graveside interment for both Karen and her late husband Joe George will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Garden Grove Cemetery, in Garden Grove, Iowa, with both police and military honors.

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ROMA DARLENE ANDERSON

Roma Darlene Anderson, age 84, of Humeston, Iowa, the daughter of James Ernest Washington and Bertha Roma (Sharp) Williams, was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 26, 1939. She passed from this life on May 20, 2024, at the Lucas County Hospital in Chariton, Iowa surrounded by her loving family.

son; and four sistersin-law, Janice Davis and Agnes, Barbara, and Marge Anderson. Survivors include her children, Tim Frank of Sterling, Virginia, Linda and Terry Sieren of Des Moines, Iowa, Scott and Chris Anderson of San Antonio, Texas, and Wade and Lorie Anderson of Chariton, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Christopher, Nicole and Andrew, Jalan, Shaylea and Greg, Joey and Alyssa, Taylor and Zach, Shianne and Tyler, Katie and Tristen, and Kylie and Griffin; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Janet; brother, Bill and Marge; brother-in-law, Wesley and Connie; sister-in-law, Shirley and Bob and Susie and Don; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Missouri area right up until her death. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Leone Smith, father-and mother-in-law, Owen and Vivian George; an infant sister; sisters and brothers-inlaw, Frances and Don Carson, and Evelyn and Raymond Palmer; brothers and sistersin-law, James and Helen Smith, Raymond and Hazel Smith, and Robert and Lois Smith; brother-in-law Larry Anderson; and nephews, Jimmy Palmer, Dennis Smith, and Steve Smith. She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Clauss and husband Martin; daughter, Barbara Flummer and husband Danny; son, Ronald George and companion Cindy Chamberlain; sister-inlaw, Donna Anderson; and grandchildren, Kathryn Ware and husband Justin, Valerie Nelson and husband Nick, Corby Weidler, Trevor Weidler, Larissa Weidler, Erich Clauss, Stephen Clauss, Ayla George, and Melody Clauss; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

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SIEFKAS, Frances Marie Bennett, 82, of Murray, Iowa, and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her home, in the presence of her family. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Murray Church of Christ, with Pastor Brian McCracken officiating. Interment was held at Oakland Park, Murray. Arrangements were through Kale Funeral Home of Osceola, Iowa.

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Roma grew up at Lanesboro, Iowa. The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1951. During high school she worked at Katz Drug Store. She worked in banking after she graduated from North High School in 1957.

On October 5, 1957, she married Richard L. Frank. They lived in Des Moines and were blessed with two children, Tim and Linda. The marriage dissolved in 1971. On June 10, 1972, Roma was united in marriage to Harold Dean Anderson. His sons, Scott and Wade, became part of Roma’s family, too. They made their home in Humeston, Iowa and Roma worked at the Decatur County Hospital physical therapy department.

Roma enjoyed sewing and doing crafts. She was very good at and loved entertaining all children. Since retirement Roma has had time to volunteer in the Mormon Trail pre-school, the Humeston Library story hour, and the senior meal site with her sister and best friend, Janet Sponsler. The two of them were extremely close and enjoyed each other’s company. They went to coffee together daily in addition to many other events.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Harold in 2016; daughter-inlaw, Lori Frank; seven brothers-in-law, Paul LaFee, Ernie Sponsler, and Jerry, Don, Eric, Paul, and Bob Ander-

KAREN GENE (SMITH) GEORGE Karen Gene (Smith) George, most recently of Osceola, Iowa, passed away on April 5, 2024, in Des Moines, IA, at the age of 84.

Karen was born on September 1, 1939, outside of Garden Grove, Iowa. She was the youngest of seven children born to James Lisle and Gladys Leone (Myers) Smith. Karen grew up and attended school in Garden Grove, where she graduated in 1957. She then moved to Des Moines for a short time after graduating.

Karen married Morris Eugene “Joe” George on February 14, 1959. They had three children together: Rhonda, Barbara, and Ronald.

Karen and Joe made their home in southern California while Joe served in the Navy, and later, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Karen worked in law enforcement during their many years in Nevada, first with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and then with the North Las Vegas Police Department, which she retired from after 20 years of law enforcement service to the State of Nevada.

In 1983, Joe and Karen moved to Iowa to enjoy a semi-retired life on a small farm outside of Leon, Iowa, later relocating to acreage outside of Corydon. After Joe passed away in 2020, Karen moved to Osceola. For many years after moving to Iowa, Karen still served in law enforcement as a dispatcher, first with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, and then the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, finally fully retiring in the late 1990’s. After moving to Iowa, Karen became involved with and thoroughly enjoyed playing country music. For several years, she played piano and saxophone with her sister, Frances, in the Rhythm Dusters, but also played as much as she could at many jam sessions in the southern Iowa and northern

FRANCES MARIE BENNETT SIEFKAS

Frances Marie Bennett Siefkas entered into Jesus’ arms on May 23, 2024 at 82 years of age. She passed peacefully in her home, in the presence of her family. She devoted her whole life to serving and loving all who entered her home. It was a gift for her family and friends to do the same for her during her final years.

Fran was born as a delightful surprise to her parents, Ira Vere and Cora Beatrice Hembry Bennett. She lived a very joyful child-

hood, raised by her parents and older siblings. She grew up attending Leon Methodist Church and graduated from Leon High School in 1959. Fran is survived by her husband, Larry, with whom she shared a beautiful marriage of 62 years. Fran and Larry met on November 18, 1958. Larry and his best friend, Elmer, were hanging around outside the Leon school, trying to find a gal for Larry. They saw Fran outside her school with her friends, and Larry picked her out of all the girls as his future girlfriend. Fran knew by the second date that he was the man for her. Together they raised four cherished children: Cindy, Mellony, John, and Todd. Fran’s life on the farm was rich with simple joys. She breathed life into everything she touched, from her garden to her vibrant lawn filled with flowers to the grandchildren she babysat. She enjoyed reading books, painting ceramics, decorating cakes, and bird watching. She and Larry had a Christmas tree farm and blessed the community with real trees each winter. She enjoyed decorating her spacious yard with every Christmas decoration she could find. She loved parties, from little tea parties with great-grandkids to Sunday dinners to grand Easter egg hunts to hosting the Siefkas Family Reunion each fall. Fran was the reigning skee-ball champion over Brock. She took many happy family vacations to Estes Park, CO and enjoyed wintering in Texas with Larry. The love for children extended outside of the family when Fran and Larry opened their home to neighbor kids, Sandy (Seniva) Lily, Loren, and Arthur Seniva to come and live with them. The time spent in their home made Sandy, Loren and Arthur become like part of the family. Fran’s commitment to her community

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Golden Anniversary

The Children of Greg and Lois Hamilton (formerly of Murray) would like to honor the couple's 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Card Shower on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Cards may be sent to: Greg and Lois Hamilton, PO Box 255, Keosaqua, IA 52565.

the nightshift hours of 3:00 p.m.- midnight. Help reach their goal of under 300 traffic deaths in 2024.

Sign Up to Donate Blood

Leon and Decatur Communities Blood Drive, Friday, May 31, from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Salem Mennonite Church, located at 21033 Lineville Road, Leon. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

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On May 31st, the Iowa State Patrol along with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office, will be conducting a special traffic project. Officers will concentrate their efforts on highways in the three counties listed above. The goal of this special project is to reduce the number of traffic accidents and violations in this area by targeting seatbelts, impaired driving, distracted driving and excessive speed. There will be several Troopers working in these areas along with deputies from the Sheriff’s Offices on this date primarily during

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shone brightly through her involvement in the Lacelle Methodist Church and Murray Community School. She especially enjoyed helping with the Lacelle Church supper and auction each fall, as well as attending the numerous sporting events, concerts, and extra-curricular activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She proudly hosted the Murray Preschool classes to her farm for field trips. Togetherness is

Fran’s legacy. She was gifted at bringing people together and creating community. She knew how to make everyone feel welcome in her home, get conversations flowing, and help everyone connect with each other. She brought life to her home by keeping it clean and welcoming, with a revolving door of family and friends who rarely left her home empty. She generously shared her homecooked meals and her kind words. She had the gift of listening well and knowing when to speak up and what to say. Fran’s love for people poured out in her smiles, her giving spirit, and her open door.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Cora Bennett; her infant brother Howard and siblings Paul (Wyola) Bennett, Dorothy (Claire) Fullerton, and June Rose (Zell) Bryan; parentsin-law Virgil and Hazel Siefkas; brothersin-law Eddie Higdon and Darrell Reynolds; grandparents: Howard and Frances Bennett, Fred and Jessie Hembry; son-in-law Dale Hamer.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband and closest friend Larry Siefkas; children Cindy Hamer, Mellony (Kevin) Klemesrud, John (Connie) Siefkas, and Todd (Amy) Siefkas; grandchildren Michelle (Dave) Gantz, Andrew (Ellie) Hamer, Eric (Paige) Hamer; Janelle (Andy) Theobald, Jeff (Mallory) Jamison and Jared Jamison; Remington Siefkas, Courtney Siefkas, Kayla Siefkas and fiancée Brendan Langloss, Colton Siefkas and fiancée Emma Hanson; Zac Siefkas and Jake Siefkas; Kristin (Scott) Pate and Kacey (Ben) Korver; great-grandchildren Jacob, Christopher, Lucas, Timothy, and Natalie Gantz; Brock Hamer and fiancée Cheyenne Jennings; Emersyn and Beckett

Equipment Tested and Ready For June 4 Election

Decatur County Auditor Charlene Hoover and Deputy Auditor Lesley Cook performed public testing on the voting equipment to be used at the June 4th election. A specific number of test ballots were prepared for each voting precinct and ran through the respective ballot readers. All ballots were then run through the absentee ballot reader with the results tabulated and compared to the spreadsheet used to create the test ballots. Auditor Hoover reports all machines tabulated the results correctly with no errors. Training of all election precinct workers will take place this week to assure a well informed team conducts the election as specified by the Secretary of State Elections Division and Iowa Code.

Hamer; Louisa and Clark Hamer; Emma Theobald; Jase and Macy Jamison; Bo and Luke Siefkas; Lee and Claire Korver; great great-grandchild baby Hamer; sister Jean Martin; sister-in-law Linda (Mike) Croat, along with many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to cherish her memory Sandy Lily, Loren and Art Seniva, and many other friends who have become family.

Leon Chamber Meeting June 6

Leon Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6 at the Decatur County Hospital.

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Wed., May 29 – Egg salad sandwich, lettuce/tomato, vegetable soup, cookie, pears

Thurs., May 30 – Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner roll, spiced apples

Fri., May 31 – Chili, corn bread, blueberry pie

Mon., June 3 – Pulled pork sandwich, French fries, peas, brownie

Tues., June 4 – Taco salad with beef, tortilla chips, raspberry churro

Wed., June 5 – Spaghetti bake, green beans, garlic bread, applesauce

MRI Machine Arrives at DCH

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the appropriate testing they need, close to home, without waiting weeks or even months for a diagnosis and a proper course of action to treat cancers or other illnesses. If you or someone you know are looking for specialty care, call us at 641446-2285 to learn more about our services, and schedule an appointment today.

20 YEARS AGO

(May 26, 2004)

During Central Decatur’s senior award’s night, Becky Andrews, CD’s librarian, received the 2004 DEKKO Teach to Reach Award for her teaching excellence. She was nominated by an essay written by Cassie Norman.

“A Time for Remembering” was the Memorial Day 2004 theme for Leon held in the Leon Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Jack DePond gave the invocation, Cowl Scott Post No. 80 VFW Auxiliary performed the Laying of the Wreaths, Central Decatur Band Members played the “Star Spangled Banner”, CD Senior Cassie Norman was the speaker, Legion Members performed the Firing of the Volley, CD Band Member played Taps, and Roy Havens had a fly over.

Iowa Network Services, Inc. awarded $200 to Leon Lions Club member Earl Hanthorn and Leon Mayor Doug Kouba for the continued restoration of the stones; $100 to Weldon Christian Church members Rose Gilbert and Letha Nish to go towards putting a new roof on the church; and $250 to Decatur County Fair Board member

Sandy Marcus to go towards the renovation of the 4’H building and to purchase a podium.

A card shower was held for Ron and Debbie Hinds of Princeton, Missouri, on June 2 celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

The family of Ed and Joy Weir of Leon honored their 50th Wedding Anniversary May 29 with a card shower.

The children or Rick and Nancy Keller honored their parent’s 30th Wedding Anniversary with an open house on June 5 at Sun Valley Country Club.

50 YEARS AGO (May 30, 1974)

The Leon Pool was to open June 1 for the 1974 season. Manager was Daryl Bunch assisted by Greg Dyer and Judy Parson. Helping with swimming lessons were Debbie Mendenhall, Cindy Chastain and Marty Mendenhall.

The planned Memorial Day Service annually held at the Leon Cemetery was taken to the CD gym because of rain. The address of the morning was given by Rev. Wilton Grant. The wreath was placed by Commander Matt Scott. Flag bearers were

Wiley Willis and Ham Graves. Honor guard was Pete Hanthorn and Olen Elmore. The firing squad consisted of Elton Hanthorn, Gary Lindsey, John Moore, Don Decker and Pete Hanthorn.

Intermittent showers fell on the Leon Golf and Country Club on Memorial Day but did not hamper 73 participants in the Leon Open Tournament won by Ken Markley of Lamoni. Tim Cmelik of Leon placed second. Local flight winners were Jack Braby, Jeff Hoffman, Richard Slade and Virgil Cmelik.

The Scout Land for Leon Scout Troop 102 located south of Leon was selected as the site for the 1974 Conestoga Wagon District fall camporee. Approximately 12 scout troops from six counties in the district will attend the camporee. Loring Miller, past scout master and Eagle Scout, was to be chairman. Troop 102 Scouts under the direction of Scoutmaster Miles Horn were to be the staff for the event. The theme was to be Emergency Preparedness.

Born at the Decatur County Hospital on May 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Applegate was son, Todd Allen.

Special at the Leon Dairy Queen – tenderloin, French fries and shake for $1.00.

Marriage Licenses – Jim Lane, 19, and Judy Leeper, 19, both of Leon; and Stan Akes, 21, of Davis City and Sandy Levea, 22, of Leon.

The Decatur County Saddle Club was presenting their 23 Annual Horse Show on June 1 at the fairgrounds.

than 15,000 students throughout the nation entered this contest and only 200 “Oscars” were presented. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Binning of Van Wert.

Leon school team –A three-member team from the Leon schools matched wits with teams from 75 other schools in the statewide quiz derby at the Iowa State Fair. Members of the Leon team include: Edgar Epperly Jr., Donna Bigley and Leo Munday Jr. Alternate members were Donna Hinebaugh, Marilyn Dale and Lou Etta Meyers. Marriage licenses – Harold Hawley, Hubbard, Ore. and Patsy Cole, Lamoni; James Edgar Dow, East Machlias, Maine, and Shirley Ruth Gardner, Leon; Walter Kopocis and Mary Joan Lux, both of Omaha; Jim Braby and Bettie Reynard, both of Lamoni; Allen Keith Elliott, and Charlotte Jandene Kaestner, both of Lamoni.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rogers visited in the home of her mother, Myrtle Wagner.

Mr. and Mrs. Babe Argo and Darrell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leeper. Gene Dale visited with his grandmother, Dot Painter.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Binning, Mr. and Mrs. Vane Greenhalgh and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenhalgh drove to Estherville to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Griffith.

Mr. and Mrs. Ware Chastain and family were dinner guests in the parental George Redman home.

art of Boulder, Colo. accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Julian Frost and little daughter Linda to Leon for a spring visit at her home here. The Frosts enjoyed a visit at Fort Morgan and other places in Colorado.

100 YEARS AGO (May 30, 1924) Ray Scott accepted state appointment -Ray Scott, our efficient and capable sheriff, had been appointed to a position as state agent working from the office of the attorney general. Our people were glad to know that his family continued to make Leon their home.

Ninety-one passed examination – The largest number of graduates completed the course of the rural schools and successfully passed the eighthgrade examination.

Following are those who passed the eighth grade rural school examinations: Louise Albaugh, Loris Baker, Arleen Barton, Josephine Beasley, Argel Beavers,

Dorothy Bethards, Floy Bethards, Doris Blair, Violet Boles, Kathleen Booker, Margaret Booher, Francis Boyce, Wilma Bradley, Clifford Brammer, Eula Brenizer, Pauline Brown, Lela M. Chew, Martha Crees, Florence Eckardt, Floyd Eckardt, Walter Edge, Marvin Eivins, Lena Flemming, Basil Foland, Dale Ford, Francis Garber, Dorothy Goodman, Russell Goodman, Robert Greenhalgh, Ward Griffin, Charlotte Hall, Mabel Hamilton, Elmer Lee Hardin, Max Hawkins, Katherine Hayden, Mary F. Hembry, Kathryn Jenkins, Elvera Johnson, Emerson Keim, Doyle Keller, Marguerite Konklin, Naomi Mae Lee, Beryl Machlan, Russell Massey, Sylvester Massey, Ermal Mendenhall, Slsei Merrill, Lucille Miller, Darold McClure, Wade McClure, Phelma McDaniel, Hazel McDowell,

June 9 - 13

- 8:00 p.m. for Children ages 4 through 14 Salem Mennonite Church located at 21033 Lineville Road, Leon

Iowa’s first turkey season was considered an outstanding success by the Iowa Conservation Commission. Hunters brought 104 turkeys through the three designated check stations. There were 49 birds taken from the Stephens Forest area.

Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Worley were dinner guests in Des Moines at the home of their son, Howard Worley and family.

Ruby Elliott and Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Elliott and Steve, Mildred Coffey and Clair Arnold were callers at the Decatur County Hospital to see Leo Elliott who underwent surgery.

The Red Wing Café located in the Sale Barn east of town was open on Friday evenings serving dinner and pizza.

Mrs. Frank Stew-

75 YEARS AGO

(May 26, 1949)

Had left hand injured – Carl Hilterbrand of Grand River was in Leon having an injured hand dressed by a physician. He had been hauling sand and a tug broke causing one of his horses to back up and his hand was caught and injured painfully.

to be determined)

Won an Oscar –Mary Lou Binning, a senior in the Leon High School was awarded an “Oscar” (scholastic achievement statuette) for her entry in the 12th annual bookkeeping contest of the business Education World magazine. More

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MELINDA MACKEY

With the tornado in Greenfield, we see the destruction that can happen. Tornadoes in Iowa are a strange thing. We have watches issued quite often. We also will have warnings issued and not much happens. Those are the things that condition us to feel like nothing will happen. The tornado that ripped through the middle of Greenfield was on the ground for one minute. It developed, dropped, wiped out a path through Greenfield. I've heard amazing stories of survival and horrific stories from the destruction. We can learn from everything that has happened. Every tornado warning should be taken seriously. I also had people reach out wanting to donate. I ended up with a car load, like many many others. I am, and so were the people that received the items-thankful. I know these were not things you just had lying around. You all drove to the store and selected items. It's heartwarming to see so much generosity for people you've never

met. Greenfield has been able to stock up a huge supply of items. At this time the best thing you can do is either offer your physical help, or donate through an online link. I did deliver all the items to my contact, Bre in Creston. Some things were given directly to a young family with two small children. This family had lost everything and was lucky enough to get into a rental house. Thankfully I was able to connect with them directly through a mutual friend.

This tornado is being called the deadliest tornado in the US so far in 2024. I'm reminded of a conversation I had years ago with someone that said to me, "How thankful would you be if someone took everything you have from you; your home, your things, your family; and turned around and gave it right back?"

Don't forget about all the great events going on for Fun Day on Saturday! There is a complete schedule on the Grand River Facebook page.

Have a great week and I'll see a lot of you Saturday!!

Andover LIZ CARPENTER

I hope that everyone was able to take

grand river fun day CAR SHOW

Show and Shine Event

June 1 2:00 p.m. NO AWARDS! ● Free Cup of Ice Cream for Participants

● FREE WILL Supper at 5:00 p.m.

● Music during event!

Parking south side of city park until filled, then to west side of park. Call for information 641-414-8447.

some time over the Memorial Day weekend to remember and honor the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Services.

Sandy Osborn, Cotton Osborn, and Andrew and Cassie Lane volunteered time Thursday to mow and spruce up the Andover Cemetery for the Memorial Day holiday. They also decorated the cemetery with American flags. Thank you Cotton, Sandy, Andrew, and Cassie. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Much appreciation to all who have donated to the upkeep of the Andover Cemetery. If you would like to contribute, please contact Sandy Osborn.

We have had some terrible weather this spring and particularly this last week. Please keep the families and communities impacted by the severe and deadly weather in your prayers.

Little Miss Kyra Parkhurst celebrated her birthday with a party on Sunday. Her age?

Kyra is now the first prime number years old. Her family helped her celebrate. Happy Birthday, Kyra!

Dylan Parkhurst also celebrated a birthday last week. His age is the first prime number to the fourth power. Happy Birthday, Dylan!

Little Brooks Parkhurst is enjoying a visit from Grandma Tracy and Grandpa Chris from Arizona this week!

Thursday evening Sandy Osborn attended ball games for her grandsons Cotton and Coy Osborn. They both won their games! Congratulations, Cotton and Coy!

Monday evening

Optimist Club member Lisa Stobbe, Deb Silver, and Liz Carpenter reloaded the Optimist can trailer for a trip to the Lenox redemption center on Tuesday morning. Honorary Optimist member Jim Coulthard and Liz Carpenter took the trailer to Lenox on Tuesday. They made as fast a trip as possible because of the stormy weather and managed to return to Lamoni before the main storms arrived.

Liz Carpenter traveled to Kansas City over the weekend to spend some time with

her sisters. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and be thankful for all the good things about our country and let’s work together on the things that we can improve upon.

It was a good start to the week in Davis City Villa. On Monday, the Red Way students from CDCS came to town to clean our community center. The Red Way is a school sponsored activity that has the students going out into the community doing good deeds. The DC Council appreciates all your hard work!

Tuesday night! Wowsa! I know there were some trees down and probably other damages that I’m not aware of locally, but I’d say we truly ‘dodged a bullet’. The weather persons were on the air non-stop all evening long and were able to warn their watchers to take cover. That storm swept through Iowa with more than one tornado touching down and brought total devastation to Greenfield, IA. Continue your prayers for the Greenfield residents. Wednesday was my day to socialize and I did exactly that. There was morning coffee at the DC cafe with Annette Boswell, Jackie Willis, Paula Howell, Betty Fox, Evelyn Hamilton, Linda

Smith, Carol Proctor and Linda Boothe. It wasn’t one of our dress up days but we had a surprise visit from Barbie aka Carol Proctor. Her costume was complete with bell bottoms, long blonde hair and pink sunglasses. Ya just never know when someone famous is going to grace our coffee table. In the afternoon, I met my Osceola group (Verla Cole, Pam Kent and Lou Fry) in Decatur for a lunch that was delish. We then went outside to a picnic table and Verla shared her left over cupcakes and fried pies from a graduation she had attended. Then, the light bulb came on…why don’t we cruise into Leon and check out Lizzie’s Kitchen north of Leon?

We were all impressed with her set up and, of course, bought some of her goodies. This coming weekend will be extended to Monday because of Memorial Day..the official start to summer.

Makes me wonder what we should call these 80 degree days we’ve had the last few weeks. Saturday and Sunday have been absolutely beautiful so hope you had that camper stocked and ready to roll. Lamoni had their All School Reunion and Leon held class reunions for the classes of ’72, ’73 and ’74 over the Memorial Day weekend. I had an informant share with me that I got some compliments on my Davis City article. I just want to thank all my readers and let you alumni know that I appreciate you reading my article. It’s a dirty job and somebody has to do it. lol I love reunions and I want to remind South School employees that we will be having our 3rd Annual Reunion on Friday, August 2nd. We will meet at the Main Street Brick House at noon. Bring your favorite ‘finger food’ so we can chat, laugh, reminisce, catch up on all

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Three Alum Take Helm of Softball Program

Head Coach Maizee Lindsey (CD 2020) and Assistant Coaches Carlee Hamilton (CD 2021) and Kylee Rockhold (CD 2022)

SOFTBALL TEAM 2023-2024 - Pictured back row l-r: Head Coach Maizee Lindsey, Mili Waugh (SO), Rilee Alley (SO), Aubrey Schreck (08), Cortlynn Cook (SO), Piper Helton (08), Kaycee Boyce (JR), Breece

Schreck (JR), Maddison Jessen (SR), and Assistant Coaches Kylee Rockhold

By Ryan Stonebraker

The Cardinal softball program will welcome a new coach to the program after longtime coach Rudy Evertsen retired at the end of last year. The new faces guiding the Cardinals will be 2020 alum Maizee Lindsey as the head coach, assisted by 2021 alum Carlee Hamilton and

2022 alum Kylee Rockhold. Lindsey recently graduated from Simpson College in Indianola and will begin teaching in the Central Decatur school district this fall. Lindsey was a Cardinal and for a brief run, a Simpson Storm softball player. While at CD, in her junior year (Lindsey was injured for her entire

senior season), Lindsey batted .320 with 31 hits and a team-leading 21 RBI’s. She also tied for the lead in home runs that year. In her career, she had 102 hits and was part of 60 wins.

Graduated from last year’s team are seniors Amy Potter (.247 avg. 19 hits), and Annika Evertsen (.341 avg., 7-16 rec in 135 IP, 144

Carlee

strikeouts). Evertsen was a second-team allconference pick last year. The Cardinals took a hit when three proven players did not go out this year. Seniors Malloree Horn and Aniston Jones along with 2023 honorable mention allPOI selection Breegan Lindsey did not return. Lindsey was the team's

New Look Cardinals Get Ready for Summer Season

By Ryan Stonebraker

The Central Decatur Cardinals will have a new look team this year after running the table and finishing the 2023 POI season 13-0 and Conference Champs. The Cardinals had a 20-5 record last year, equaling their win total of 20 in the 2018 season. Those two 20-win seasons are the only seasons with 20 or more wins since the 2007 season.

The Cardinals graduated five from last year's team including two of the top three hitters in first-team POI outfielders Spencer Smith and Kalvin Brown. Smith hit .351 and was second in RBI’s with 29 and third in stolen bases with 20, and Brown hit .377 with 21 RBI’s and 22 stolen bases, and 26 hits. Also graduating were Cannon Rivera and Daniel Payne.

Pitching took a hit for the Cardinals too as ace Landon McKillip graduated early to enroll at Graceland University to play baseball. McKillip was 6-1 in 10 games with an ERA of 1.32 with 39 strikeouts and eight walks. He gave up only seven earned runs in 37 innings. Also gone are sec-

ond ace Jaxon Cornett who graduated and played baseball at Ellsworth Community College. Cornett had a record of 5-2 in eight starts with a 1.31 ERA in a team-high 42 innings. He had 77 strikeouts and 37 walks. Both Cornett and McKillip were firstteam All-POI picks last year with Cornett a unanimous selection. McKillip batted .377

with 26 hits, 11 RBIs, and a team-high 27 steals.

Jayden Broich and Dean Layten did not go out this year after combining to start seven games and pitch in nearly 42 innings. Broich was a second-team All-POI pick last year.

A big loss on the offensive side of the diamond was senior Kale Rockhold, a first-team All-POI catcher last

year, did not go out. Rockhold batted .405 with 30 hits, 2 home runs, and 36 RBI’s.

Junior Lane Leeper also did not go out after earning honorable mention honors last year. Leeper also had 24 steals and a .283 average with 17 hits and 17 RBIs.

Head Coach Shane Akers returns with seniors Creyton Ogier and Joe Sheetz to lead

second-leading hitter with a .364 average, 24 hits, 11 RBIs, and nine extra-base hits. She also led the team in stolen bases with 21. Horn batted .400 in 16 games with 12 hits and Jones batted .156 with ten hits a home run and seven RBI’s. Also not returning this year are Quinn Kernen and Piper Teel.

the Cardinals. Sheetz is the top pitcher after a 3-0 record and 4.13 ERA in four starts. He also batted .182. Ogier batted .157 and had eight hits and eight RBIs. Others back are juniors John Armbrester and Reese O’Dell, sophomore Ira Blades, and freshman Macson Lindsey. Newcomers to the team are juniors Brock Binkley, Peyton Davis, and Zander Clark; sophomores Damien

This year’s team will have a youth movement of sorts as all but four players will be sophomores or younger. There will be a pair of seniors out in Maddison Jessen and Kiley Zion.

Also, a pair of juniors are out in Addy Schreck and Kaycee Boyce. Schreck was fifth on the team in batting with an average of .253 with 19 hits a home run, and 14 RBI’s while Boyce was fourth on the team in batting with an average of .275 with 19 hits and a teamhigh 21 RBI’s.

The largest class on the Cardinals’ roster this year is their sophomore class with seven out. They are Leighanna Bundt, Cortlynn Cook, Morgan Havlik, Rilee Alley, Morgan Buckingham, Mili Waugh, and Breece Cornett. Cook and Alley played the most last year out of that group as Cook was the third leading batter with a .300 average and 21 hits while Alley played in 24 games, starting in 21 of those.

Three freshmen out are Soiyer Smith,

Easton, Lyric Friend, and Cody Burton and 8th graders Landon Palmer, Beau Waugh, Landry Johnson, and Michael Jessen along with Assistant Coach Larry Johnson. Central Decatur will play non-conference games this year against Grand View Christian, Moravia, Moulten-Udell, Murray, Melcher-Dallas, Mormon Trail, Clarke, (continued on page 7)

Cornett (SO), Landi Leeper (08), Addy

and

Hamilton. Front row: Soiyer Smith (FR), Leighanna Bundt (SO), Kiley Zion (SR), Aubri Perkins (FR), Morgan Havlik (SO), Morgan Buckingham (SO), Lakyn Mundy (08), and Aubrey Adams (FR).

BASEBALL TEAM 2023-2024 - Central Decatur and Lamoni have joined forces for the 2024 baseball team for the second year. Pictured back row l-r: Head Coach Shane Akers, Macson Lindsey (FR), John Armbrester (JR), Joe Sheetz (SR), Creyton Ogier (SR), Brock Binkley (JR), Peyton Davis (JR), Damien Eastin (SO), Michael Jessen (08), and Assistant Coach Larry Johnson. Front row: Landon Palmer (08), Zander Clark (JR), Lyric Friend (SO), Reese O'Dell (JR), Cody Burton (SO), Ira Blades (SO), Beau Waugh (08), and Landry Johnson (08).

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Aubri Perkins, and Aubrey Adams. Of those, Smith played the most as the primary catcher last season. Smith led CD in batting with a .330 average, 29 hits, and 17 runs scored. She was named to the second-team All-POI all-conference list last year. The Cardinals have

four eighth graders on the roster this year. They are Piper Helton, Landi Leeper, Aubrey Schreck, and Lakyn Mundy. The Cardinals play non-conference games against Moravia, Grand View Christian, Moulten-Udell, Mormon Trail, Lamoni, Clarke, and Chariton. The Cardinals play in a weekend tournament on May 31 and June 1 at Murray.

Rough Season Opener for Cardinals at SEW

By Ryan Stonebraker

The Central Decatur softball team knew they would have their work cut out for them in their 2024 season opener at Milo. SEW, a perennial POI contender and Class 1A state contender was the season-opening foe for the Cardinals. It was also the first varsity game for new head coach Maizee Lindsey. There, the Warhawks would beat CD, 11-1 in six innings. The win was the tenth straight for SEW over Central Decatur dating back to the 2019 season. The Cardinals had three hits in the game and scored their only run in the top of the sixth inning. The Cardinals run set the score at 8-1. Cortlyn Cook was 2-for-3 with two singles and a run scored. Soiyer Smith had a single and walked. Addy Schreck had two of the five CD walks in the game. Breece Cornett and Mili Waugh also reached base via walks in the game. SEW scored first with a four-run first inning. Two more runs in

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Chariton, and Ankeny Christian.

The Cardinals will have 11 home games

the bottom of the second set the score at 6-0. That would hold for two innings as the Cardinals settled in with two innings not allowing a SEW run. In the fifth, the Warhawks would add two more runs for an 8-0 lead. After CD’s run, the Warhawks ended the game in the bottom of the sixth with three runs to reach the 10run mercy rule. SEW had eight hits in the game. Belle Ewing led the Warhawks with a 3-for-4 night with a double, RBI, and three runs scored. Cailey Wallace also had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Jaycee Neer had a double and drove in three runs. Morgan Havlik took the loss from the circle. Recording 0 strike outs and giving up 4 walks. The Cardinals have a busy week with two POI games and a two-day tournament at Murray this Friday and Saturday. The Cardinals hosted 1A No. 3 Wayne on Tuesday, May 28, and the topranked team in 1A, Martensdale-St. Marys on Thursday.

this season. POI home games were May 28 Wayne, and May 30 Martensdale-St. Marys, June 13 Lenox, June 18 Nodaway Valley/O-M, June 20 East Union, and June 21 SEW.

Cardinals See Two Of First Three Games Postponed

By Ryan Stonebraker

The excitement for the new 2024 season was tempered last week for Central Decatur as two of their first three games were postponed due to weather. The Cardinals did get their first game last Thursday at SEW. The Cardinals were to host Grand View Christian on Wednesday, May 22 in their season opener, but the weather canceled it. That game is postponed until June 26. The Cardinals game at Mount Ayr last Friday, May 24, was postponed due to heavy rains in the Mount Ayr area. That game has not been rescheduled yet. The first game of the year for CD turned out to be the game sandwiched between

CD Middle Schoolers Finished a Successful Track Season

By Reece Tedford

Central Decatur middle schoolers finished a successful track season with a home meet on May 10th. The boys won the following three events-4x800 (Beau Waugh, Blake Tedford, Grant Oesch, Evan Carpenter), 4x100 (Beau Waugh, Blake Tedford, Grant Oesch, Evan Carpenter), and 4x400 (Scout Patterson, Michael Jessen, Drew Hesselbeck, Bryse Auxier).

The girls won the following events-4x100 (Lakyn Mundy, Landi Leeper, Jordan Dittmer, Grace Leahy), Shuttle Relay (Piper Helton, Izabelle Patterson, Landi Leeper, Aubrey Schreck), 4x200 (Grace Leahy, Izabelle Patterson, Aubrey Schreck, Landi Leeper), and the 4x800 (Kimber Leahy, Adelynne Lane, Karizma Overhake, Kieryn Watson).

There were also individual winners in the High Jump (Jordan Dittmer), Long Jump and 100m Dash (Grace Leahy), 100 hurdles (Piper Helton), 200m Dash and 200m hurdles (Jordan Dittmer). The boys and girls had several top 6 finishers at the meet.

A week earlier on May 4th Jordan Dittmer became the small class middle school girls state champion in the 200m hurdles with a new school record of 30.15. The previous record was set by current high school hurdle standout Breegan Lindsey in 2022 (30.26). There were also two girls’ relays that medaled at the state middle school track meet. 4x100m (Lakyn Mundy, Grace Leahy, Izabelle Patterson, Jordan Dittmer) medaled in 4th and the Shuttle hurdle relay in 5th (Piper Helton, Izabelle Patterson, Aubrey Schreck, Jordan Dittmer).

and Jordan Dittmer.

the two postponed games. The Cardinals traveled to SEW last Thursday, taking a tough 12-0 loss in five innings.

SEW and CD were scoreless after the first inning. It was at the bottom of the second that the Warhawks took control of the game. SEW scored four runs in the inning for a 4-0 lead after two innings. The Warhawks held the Cardinals from scoring in the top of the third, and took command of the game in the bottom of the third, batting around in the order and scoring seven runs to extend their lead to 11-0. The Warhawks added a single run in the fourth to set the score at its final.

Central Decatur had one hit in the

TWICE TOLD TALES

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Madge McGuire, Raymond McKee, Jennie E. McMurtrey, Louisa Noftsger, Adrah Osborn, Cleo Payton, Pauline Pease, Roy Perry, John Phillips, Carl Poole, Hazel Poole, Margaret Poush, Edna M. Rauch, Beulah Redman, Louise Redman, Helen Reed, Wayne Reed, Bedford Ross, Verna Silkett, Verle

Slaymaker, Franklin Smith, George Snethen, Viola Still, Belva Thompson, Thomas Thompson, Virgil Toney, Charles Umphress, Beatrice Vaughn, Dorothy Waller, Harold Warren, Helen West, Hal Williamson, Murray Williamson, Johnnie Wilson, Lela Welcher, Lyle E. Wise, Beryl Wood, Bradford Young. Marriage licenses – Albert E. Reed, DeKalb, and Jessie Collins, Van Wert;

game, a single from senior first baseman

Creyton Ogier. John Armbrester and Cody Burton each reached base in the game via a walk with Armbrester the solo stolen base.

Ira Blades took the loss after working the first two innings and giving up four runs. He struck out two and walked six. Creyton Ogier and Landry Johnson each pitched in the game.

Despite the runs, SEW had only four hits in the game. The Cardinals issued 12 walks in the game.

Tate Dierking had a grand slam and 4 RBIs

Doss Akers, Decatur, and Lucille Spicer, Shenandoah; Clarence F. Millsap and Eloise M. Robbins, both of Decatur.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Price and Edna Lockwood spent a day in Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. John Kyner and children and Mrs. Grant Kyner spent a day in Clarinda. Gertrude Carlson of Humeston visited in the George McGuire home.

Winnie Thompson, Jewell and Irene Massey, Josephine Patton and Hazel Lane returned to their homes for the summer vacation after a year’s school work at Garden Grove.

to lead SEW. Austin Ledlie started and was the winning pitcher for SEW after working four innings and striking out nine Cardinal batters. The Cardinals play three Pride of Iowa Conference games this week. Central Decatur hosted Wayne Tuesday,

will host Martendsdale-St. Marys Thursday and travel to East Union on Friday.

Middle School Boys’ Track Team 2024 Pictured back row l-r: Slater Keeney, Kynzer Norman, Cash Greubel, Michael Jesson, Bryse Auxier, Blake Tedford, Evan Carpenter, and Axel Hill. Middle: Ben Buckingham, Beau Waugh, Avery Redman, Hagen Helton, Trevor Quigley, Carter Hall, and Ajae Mendenhall. Front: Drew Hesselbeck, Scout Patterson, Bentley Hearron, Grant Oesch, Luke Buckingham and Gibson Graham. Not pictured: Coach Bonnie Clark.

Middle School Girls’ Track Team 2024 Pictured back row l-r: Karmyn Teal, Landi Leeper, Ocean Mathis, Aubrey Schreck, Piper Helton, and Grace Leahy. Middle: Fremont Bevan, Finley Sullivan, Lakyn Mundy, Izabelle Patterson, and Adelynne Lane. Front: Kimber Leahy, Keiryn Watson, Maycee Watkins, Sadie Buckingham, and Karizma Overhake. Not pictured: Coach Reece Tedford

CD Red Way Day of Service

By Payton Phillips

If you walked or drove around the Central Decatur School District towns this past week you undoubtedly noticed how nice our small towns look. Street lines and fire hydrants have a fresh coat of paint, flower beds and playgrounds have been weeded and mulched, storm debris and trash have been cleaned up and there’s a new mural crosswalk on our square. With

hard work and dedication on a long, hot day, Central Decatur students, paraeducators, teachers, administrators and members of the community joined forces and tackled a huge list of community improvement projects in Leon, Decatur, Davis City and Grand River for the yearly Red Way Day of Service.

“Red Way” is the character code of the Central Decatur School District. The code

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links learning to life by empowering every student, every day, to be Respectful, Excellent and Dedicated (RED). Student Council members, led by Mrs. Tricia Applegate, organized the yearly event. Take a walk around our beautiful towns this week and enjoy the character and charm of our communities. If you see a Central Decatur student, make sure to thank them for all their hard work!

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our lives and simply enjoy the fellowship.

Vacation Bible School with the group of leaders from Tennessee will be in Davis City the week of July 20 -26, 2024. Be sure and mark your calendars for this fun and learning event. The week of May 26th thru June 1st we will celebrate birthdays with and for Zach Nall, Julie Houk, Becca Kuster, Larry Opfer, Amber Vicker, Rex Toney, Barb Borrowman, Mel Hammer, Jackie Willis, Kiley Zion, Bob Reed and Rob Friedman. Danny and Martha Palmer will celebrate their 51st anniversary on May 26th.

Best wishes to ALL! Memorial Day

originated during the Civil War era so veterans, families and civilians could decorate the grave sites of soldiers they wished to honor. Independence Day is to celebrate our freedom with picnics, parades, fireworks, the American flag and rodeos with our families. We celebrate July 4th in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Veterans Day was set aside to honor American veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve.

Weldon Kathy Mason LOCAL Prayers and concerns for Norman Jenkins, Ronnie Ellis, Denny Cohagen, baby Elaine, Shirley Rysdam, Kelly Blanchard, James Lane (Jim Lane’s son), Kathy Richards, Paula Farlow, and Larry Simmerman family. Brent Mason’s daughter McKenna, Brent and Kathy went to see McKenna graduate from college at Springfield, Missouri, May 11. McKenna received her Bachelor of Arts honors for Biology, Political Science, Criminology, Law and Society honors and leadership. She is planning to go to law school next. Her grandparents from Nebraska were

The pictures are compliments of the 2024 Red Way Media Team: Keagan Zion, Payton Phillips, Angel Easton and teacher Mrs. Megan Carpenter. Projects around the community were: High School Campus - Baseball/Softball Field, Landscape Garden with Cardinal Sculpture, Trash Pick Up, Concession Stand Swap, and Track- put track stuff away, clean out press box; Leon Golf & Country Clubcart shed; East, West, North Welcome SignsWeed and plant flowers; paint LEON on golf course hill.

Downtown LeonPaint street lines, Decatur County Museum, Courthouse - put down fabric, spread mulch, clean around Freedom Rock, Leon Librarypull weeds by building and in bench area, reset parking stops if not too heavy, and Paint crosswalk mural between New 2 U and Lockdown Fitness.

Paint fire hydrants in Leon (NE side of town); Leon Swimming Pool- power wash chairs, clean out bathrooms, plus other general clean up; Little League Fields - As-

semble picnic tables, pick up trash, spread woodchips under playground equip, scrub outside of building, put together shelving unit for equipment shed. Leon City FarmPaint shipping container; Leon Cemetery and Chapel Clean up, Clean tombstones; Masonic Park- Spread wood chips, pick up trash; Walking Trail starting at Masonic Park- pick up trash and brush. Conservation

Board - Pickup trash/ weed and mulch the playground Little River Beach and Campground trash pick up; Burr Oak- Little River Shelter by new playground- tree trimming clean up.

Decatur - Sticks and Trash Pick up throughout park and ditches; Davis City Community Center –cleaning; and Grand River - Storm clean up and trash pick up.

also present. Thinking of my friend Virginia Gracey of Iowa and my cousin Terri Ruhlow from Oklahoma. I saved a letter from Mickey Neal about his brothers and sisters who are all deceased. Mickey died recently here in May. Others are Jack in 2011, Betty, Melvin, Gearald, Jerry, Paul, Joe, Robert, John, and Patty Farley in 2024. Still alive are Lenore, Karen, and Wanda. Everyone is welcome to call Kathy at 641-445-5213 or 641414-2954 with any news or mail to 107 2nd Ave West, Weldon, Iowa, 50264.

HISTORY THOMAS QUAYLE: Thomas Quayle was born on the Isle of Man, England, and with his parents, brothers, and sisters emigrated to America in 1870. In 1891, he married Nellie McVey. They lived 4.5 miles southeast of Weldon, where their five children were born: Lizzie, Edith, Lloyd, Claude and Opal. They had lived on the same place 49 years, when they moved in to Weldon. Nellie died in February and Tom in March 1946. Lloyd died in 1963, Lizzie (Roberts) in 1964 and Edith.

Ringgold County Hospital’s Rehab Department provides the LSVT BIG® and LSVT LOUD® programs for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease or other neurological conditions. Our three licensed LSVT® clinicians work together to help patients grow stronger and more confident in their daily activities.

LSVT BIG focuses on improved training movements for any activity to help with everyday tasks and movements. Therapists will use activities that incorporate both small and large motor-skill tasks—from buttoning a shirt to maintaining balance while walking. Our therapists will teach patients how and when to apply extra effort to produce natural and bigger motions.

LSVT LOUD trains individuals to use their voice at a normal loudness level while speaking at home, work, or in the community. Our speech therapist assists in helping patients feel more comfortable speaking with a strong, loud voice.

Painting City Farm storage container.

Cleaning up Playground in Leon

East, West, and North - cleaning up Welcome Signs in Leon, weeding and planting flowers

Trash clean up in Decatur

Helping clean up stones at the Leon Cemetery

Cleaning up Grand River area

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Decatur County Secondary Roads will accept bids for premium diesel fuel and ethanol blended gasoline needed from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Detailed proposals can be obtained from the Decatur County Engineer at 1306 S. Main St., Leon, Iowa 50144, and phone number 641-4467131. 1t17 May 29, 2024

ORIGINAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR DECATUR COUNTY Equity Case No. CDDM004930 Upon the Petition of TINA LYN TALLEY Petitoner and concerning ROY LEE OUSLEY, JR. Respondent

1. Information for Respondent Named Above ● Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent.

● Petitioner’s contact information during the divorce case: Tina Lyn Talley 23779 US Hwy.69 Leon, IA 50144 Decatur County (515)452-2075 mustangfreedom@ iclouod.com

2. Respondent’s Deadline for Filing a Response You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after June 12, 2024.

3. Instructions to Respondent Named Above You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition. Important Notice to Respondent

● You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests.

● If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in this matter, go to the Iowa Judical Branch website for self-represented litigant information and family law forms. If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, contact the disability coordinator at (___)________. Persons who are hearing or speach impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. Disability coordinator contact information available at http://www.iowacourts.

gov/ Administration/ Directories/ADA_Access/. 3t17 May 29, June 5 & 12, 2024

CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL Minutes for May 15, 2024 Central Decatur Board of Education Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Board members present: Sean Saxton, Cassy Allen, and Amber Swartz. Andrew Sullivan joined via Google Meet. Board members absent: Nick Tharp. Others in attendance: Russ Reiter, Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich and one guest. Board President Swartz called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved:

● The agenda for May 15, 2024. ● Minutes of the previous meeting on April 24, 2024. ● Financial reports for the following funds for April 2024: General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Bond and Interest, Partial-Self Insurance Fund, Activity, Scholarship, and Lunch.

● Summary list of bills for May:

Emergency Relief –ESSER III) for COVID-19 expenses incurred.

● Funds in the amount of $422.00 will be transferred from Capital Projects to the General Fund to reallocate a portion of the GRM Networks grant for Ag.

● There were no open enrollment applications to review or approve.

● The Board approved the following fundraising requests: Class of 2025 –Serving food at La Bota and HS Girls Basketball – Thelma’s chicken meal. Motion to approve all items listed in Consensus Items and Reports listed above by Saxton, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

LEARNING LINK:

• Denovo Construction Solutions Construction Representative Russ Reiter introduced Denovo Smart, highlighting their process for completing a facility needs assessment and long range planning.

ACTION ITEMS:

● The Board approved the following projects/purchases:

o Twenty-five Clear Touch interactive panels for classrooms through KCAV. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously.

o Replace the entry doors at South Elementary – Clear Image Cabinetry & Construction. Motion by Saxton, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

o A new 20x40x10 building closer to the livestock facility. Motion by Saxton, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board approved the second reading the following policies: 405.02 – Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection; 411.02 – Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection; 507.8R1 – Special Health Services Regulation; 704.01 – Local-State-Federal-Misc Revenue; 704.06 – Fundraising Within the District; 704.06R1 – Fundraising Within the District Regulation; 706.01 – Payroll Periods; 706.02 – Payroll Deductions; 706.03 – Reduction in Employee Pay; 706.03R1 – Reduction in Employee Pay Regulation; 707.01 – Presentation and Publication of Financial Information; 707.04 - Audit. The following policies were rescinded and combined with policies above: 504.5 – Student Fund Raising (704.06); 504.5R1 – Student Fund Raising Regulation (704.06R1); 707.02 – Treasurer’s Annual Report and 707.03 – Publication of Financial Reports (both combined with (707.01). (Motion by Allen, second by Sullivan. Motion carried unanimously.

● Personnel:

o The Board accepted the following resignations: Amanda Kelley, Nutrition Services Director; Brian Carson, Head HS Wrestling Coach; and Darlene Fuller, Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously.

o The Board approved the following hires:

● MS/HS Summer School Coordinators: HS-Tricia Applegate; MS-Bonnie Clark and Tracy Andrews.

● Summer School Staff: Kathy Vogel, Lyndin Marvin, Jenny Jones, Lisa Jackson, Beth Hall, Cadence Clark, Tracy Martin, Mara Dykes, Sara Linhart, Eily Hall, Brandy Boyd, Torrey Nelson, Rachel Jones.

● Assistant Summer Weight Lifting – Connor Christensen.

● Clarification for purchasing IT services as needed by block of hours through Green Hills AEA for 20242025. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously.

o Classified Staff Notification: Resignation from Andre Birge, Activity Custodian.

INFORMATION ITEMS:

● Board Business:

o Superintendent Coffelt talked about staff appreciation week and recognized the leadership the Board has provided this past year in honor of May as School Board Recognition month. As volunteers, Board Directors provide countless hours of service and leadership to the school district throughout the year.

o Superintendent Coffelt shared highlights of legislation that passed this session. Board members were encouraged to attend the IASB Summit on Student Success on June 11.

o Board members reviewed the proposed increase for conference activity fees.

o The Board reviewed the process and timeline for the superintendent evaluation.

● Upcoming Dates: a. 2024 Graduation: Sunday, May 19, 2024 b. June 18, 2024:

Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 7:15 pm – High School Library. c. July 15, 2024:

Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 7:15 pm – High School Library. Allen moved the meeting adjourn at 8:41

Iowa State Senator Amy Sinclair Visits Lamoni

By Len Edwards

Senator Sinclair was the guest speaker for the monthly We the People Tea Party of Southern Iowa meeting at the Lamoni Community Center May 14th. She briefed the attendees on the many accomplishments over the last legislative period. A few of these are laws to: ensure religious protections for Iowans (SF 2095), require a supermajority of the legislators to raise state tax rates in the Iowa Constitution (HJR 2006), provide schools more flexibility to districts to improve school security (HF 2586), and expand Medicaid benefits to pregnant women (SF 2251). Additionally, she pointed to the 3.8% flat tax rate to take effect for Iowans in 2025 and the saving of over 1 billion dollars in additional tax relief, saving Iowa families an average of $800 dollars. Finally, the senator was very proud that Iowa is now rated #3 in the nation for employment opportunities, #5 in teacher salaries, #6 in lowest taxes, and # 7 as best state in which to live. As always, our annual session with Senator Sinclair was informative and punctuated with lively discussions. Our meetings are always open to the public every second Tuesday of the month

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Board supplies - year end awards $384.50

Brommel, Debra Laptop deposit refund $35.00

$120.00

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP Concession, track, FFA, & prom supplies, senior trip travel $9,650.86

Bos Landen Golf Club Sectional golf entry fees $110.00

BSN SPORTS, INC Track supplies $1,579.90

Campbell, Tia

FFA supplies $461.00

CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY

SCHOOLS

Track entry fees $100.00

CENTRAL DECATUR LUNCH FUND FFA supplies & meals for music performance $77.19

CHARITON HIGH SCHOOL

Track entry fees $110.00

CHOPONIS, RICH Officiating $350.00

CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL, Track entry fees $575.00

Coffey, Kinsey Res. Gr Champ Breeding beef $150.00

Coffey, Skylar 4th Pl Breeding Beef $50.00

COLFAX-MINGO HIGH

SCHOOL

Track entry fees $180.00

COMFORT INN FFA travel $2,106.72

DANNCO

Track supplies & football helmet reconditioning $3,585.85

DOESE PHOTOGRAPHY FFA supplies $695.00

EAST UNION CSD

Track entry fees $269.00

FROST, KEVIN Officiating $350.00

GILBERT TRUE VALUE FFA & general athletic supplies

$148.79

Greiman, Sam 5th Pl Market Beef $50.00

Greubel, Bradyn 4th Pl Breeding Beef $75.00

Harper, Larissa

IOWA FFA

JACOBUS, LARRY

JOINER, ZOE

MADRID

Mount

Sondag, Rosa Reimburse for FFA supplies $42.97

SOUTHWEST VALLEY

SCHOOLS

Track entry fees $125.00

VAN METER COMMUNITY

SCHOOL

Track entry fees $375.00

WAPELLO COUNTY 4-H

EXPO

Livestock & horse judging fees $450.00

WATSON AUTO PARTS General athletic supplies $19.36

WINTERSET COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Track entry fees $110.00

Fund Total: $30,668.57

LUNCH FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 5-15-2024

Anderson Erickson Dairy Milk/Yogurt 3,956.82

Loffredo, Corporate Headquarters

GENERAL

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS

May 20, 2024

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 8:02 a.m. in the Supervisors office.

Present: Sam Wengryn, Steve Fulkerson, Ward Graham and County Auditor Charlene Hoover. Also present during the day: Anne Akers, Rita Audlehelm, Jessica Bear, Holly Rash, Dell Lee, Chris Lane and Dan Cox. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve the agenda

as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Fulkerson/ Wengryn to approve the minutes of May 13, 2024 Regular Session. Motion carried. Public comments were heard from Anne Akers concerning the ability to hear the board when they speak. Rita Audlehelm requested information from the board concerning payroll. Sam deferred to the Auditor who stated all questions concerning claims, payroll and elections should come to her directly and not the Board of Supervisors. All inquiries in the county should be addressed to the individual department heads before

taking them to the Board of Supervisors.

Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve relocating the Sheriff’s office to the Community Service building. Wengryn suggested tabling the motion. When a vote was called, the motion carried.

Wengryn opened the FY24 County Budget Amendment #1 Public Hearing at 8:40 a.m. With no public or written comments, motion by Fulkerson/Graham to close the public hearing at 8:50 a.m.

Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve the FY 24 County Budget Amendment #1. Motion carried. Motion by Graham/Fulkerson to approve Resolution 2024-16 for FY23 County Budget Amendment #1 Appropriations. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2024-16 BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATIONS

WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.434(6) requires the board of supervisors to appropriate, by resolution, the amounts deemed necessary for each of the different county officers and departments; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the current county budget was approved by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors on the 20th day of May, 2024; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that the following amendment appropriations be made:

a.m. Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting.

SIGNED: Sam Wengryn, Chairman Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t17 May 29, 2024

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT

Decatur County Sheriff's Report

May 18 - 23, 2024

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS Proven Guilty.

5/18

Lamoni PD responded to a driving complaint on southbound I-35 near the 6 mile marker.

Lamoni PD responded to harassment at Dollar General in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a garage fire on 240th St., north of Lamoni.

5/19

SO and Lamoni PD responded to a suspicious male on 280th St., northeast of Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to threats made on N Main St. in Leon.

5/20

MAGISTRATE

Nathaniel A. Irvin, Eagleville, MO, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked. Total $682.62. Anthony Curtis Katzmann, Lamoni, IA, no valid driver’s license. Total $771.00. Anthony Curtis Katzmann, Lamoni, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $671.77. Nicholas Dean New, Lawrence, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Jonathan D. Lopez Saucedo, Arvada, CO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Mary D. Hostetler, Leon, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50. Merleen Albert, Frontenac, KS, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00. Arun Sampath, Middleton, WI, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. William Marshal Lawrence, Malakoff, TX, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Thanh Giang Tang, Houston, TX, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $216.00.

Brandon Douglas Maudlin, Stanberry, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Aaron Douglas Cosman, Ames, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Dakota Michael Fry, Leon, IA, operation without registration. Total $112.50.

Grey Porter to Huntandgather, LLC – N

SW ¼; W ½ SW ¼ SW ¼, and the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 33, AND the NE ¼ SE ¼

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED

lapse at the close of business on

Motion by

of May, 2024.

ATTEST: Charlene Hoover County Auditor

County Engineer Justin Savage reported work will continue on the bridge on 250th St prepping to set pilings. Culvert crew is busy marking locations to begin ditching and reported on an issue in Pleasanton and determined it is within the city limits. Complaints have been received concerning muddy roads around Lamoni and LeRoy. They are being addressed as time allows.

Dell Lee voiced his concern of the farm to market road running in front of his property. He would like something in writing stating who is responsible for the plugged tube which causes flooding in his yard. Engineer Savage stated he will look at the 28E Agreement with Davis City and let him know.

Wengryn reported he is waiting on information from Heartland Insurance and Grand River Mutual. County may consider moving to a “.gov” email. County has 90 days after July 1st to comply. Motion by Graham/ Fulkerson to table the Multi Factor Authentication until information can be acquired. Motion carried. While discussing options for livestreaming/archiving the board meetings, the board stated the livestreaming is being done for transparency and not required. Archiving the board meetings to the Cloud will generate additional cost to the county. Wengryn gave committee reports for DCDC, Southern Iowa Trolley and Historical Society. The following claims were

for

Ward Graham Sam Wengryn NAYS:

None

Leon PD responded to a dog at large on SE Vine St. in Leon.

5/21

SO responded to a noise complaint on S Church St. in Garden Grove.

5/22

SO arrested Benito Bustamante of Leon for probation violation.

Lamoni PD responded to a 2-vehicle accident on College Ave and S Cherry St. in Lamoni.

Leon PD arrested Cindy Patterson of Leon for failure to appear.

Leon PD responded to a report of harassment on N Main St. in Leon.

Lamoni PD arrested James Kuster of Lamoni for violating a no contact order.

5/23

SO responded to an assault on N Kellogg St. in Garden Grove.

SO responded to a report of fraud at Farmers Bank in Leon.

SO booked Tylor Rumley, serving time for previous charge.

SO responded to a wreck on northbound I-35 near the 18 mile marker.

Lamoni PD responded to a dispute at American State Bank in Lamoni.

SO responded to reckless driving in Garden Grove.

Leon PD responded to a dispute on N Main St. in Leon.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Racheal D. Roach, 30, Leon and Anthony K. Yoder, Leon, 33.

Jascy R. Hullinger, 27, Davis City, and Taylor S. Brammer, 30, Davis City.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Stephanie Miller, petitioner, vs. Jason Miller, respondent. Decree Granted.

The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Erica Cook. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt. Gage Porter, Jordan Porter, Galt Porter and

of SE ¼ which is 20.8 rods W of Se corner of Se ¼ and a permanent easement of 6000 bushel steel bin and equipment as now located on the SW ¼ SE ¼; Section 32; All in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $2,285.60. Gage Porter, Jordan Porter, Galt Porter and Grey Porter to Huntandgather, LLC – SE ¼ SW ¼ and the E ½ SW ¼ SW ¼ of Section 33, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $912.80. NL Holdings, LLC to Pots on Properties, LLC – E 111’ of Lot 9; E 111’ of the N 10’ of Lot 8; and Commencing 114’ S and 10’ E of the NW corner of Lot 1, S 71’, W 10’, N 71’, E 10’ to POB, All in Block 1, Ferguson’s First Addition to Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $583.20. Robert L. Bjorland to Robert L. Bjorland as Trustee of Robert Bjorland Revocable Trust –Lots 1-12, Block 29, 2nd Park Addition and Lots 1-12, Block 30, 2nd Park Addition; all in the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa; AND E 69.5’ of the W 139’ of Lot 3, Block 4, Central Addition, also described as the W ¼ of Lot 3, Block 4, Central Addition; All in the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

THE CLASSIFIEDS

CLASSIFIED

ADVERTISING RATES

CLASSIFIED AD

DEADLINE

Friday - 3:00 p.m.

Minimum $6.00 for 20 words or under, 25 cents per word over. Second or continuous insertion onehalf price. WANT ADS must be paid before they are run.

NO EXCEPTIONS

Blind ad: 50 cents per word

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.

Displayed classified ads with borders are $7.00 per inch.

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.

Engagement and wedding pictures: single column, $5; two column, $10.

Wedding details for publication in JournalReporter, 10 inches free. $5.00 per inch over.

Not responsible for photographs, clippings or other items left for publication

NOTICE

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.”

WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Parkview Apartments Elderly Housing has 1 BR apartments, with stove, refrigerator and utilities furnished when available. Smoke Free. Please call 641446-4163 for more information on availability and application. Office hours are 7:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. tf4c

FOR RENT: BWL Self-Storage Containers - 8' x 20' or 8' x 40'. Behind Hy-Vee in Leon. Call Cayle Buckingham, 641-414-4480. If no answer leave message. 35tfc

HOUSE FOR

RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch style farm house for rent approximately 8 miles northwest of Lineville or 13 miles southeast of Leon. Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer are included. New flooring. Central air. Nice sized kitchen, dining room and living room with basement for recreation or storage. One car attached garage. Fabulous views with mature trees and a nice yard. $1,200 per month, electric, propane and water included. Available in July. (970) 520-9225. 3t17c

FOR SALE

MONUMENTS

Eighmy Monument Co. Malcolm Eighmy, owner Hwys. 2 & 169 - Mt. Ayr, IA 1-800-305-3110

ROOFING

• Flat Roofs • Commercial and Residential We have quality and experience. COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

STATEWIDE

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When veterinary care is unavailable or unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack® animal healthcare products for cats, dogs, & horses. At Tractor Supply® (www. happyjackinc.com).

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Sgt. Maj. Robert Bell gave the keynote message at this year's Memorial Day service that was held Monday morning at the Leon Cemetery.

grand river

fun day

Hamburgers & Hotdogs at Park from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Kids Games at park at 1:00 p.m.

Come and enjoy the day, bring your kids. All kids games are free. You just pay for what you eat or drink.

LITTLE LEAGUE BALLGAME 11:00 A.M. Bring Lawn Chairs

NORTHWEST—LEON

* MULTIFAMILY SALE— FAIRGROUNDS NORTH BUILDING (PIONEER HALL)—FRI 8A-6P/SAT 9A1P—WOMENS CLOTHES SM-2XL, MISC & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BRAND NEW ITEMS, CRAFT ITEMS, WEIGHTLIFTING BENCH & WEIGHTS SYSTEM WITH PUNCHING BAG. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

* 1106 NW CHURCH—GLASSWARE, MED CABINET MIRROR, 14 LIKE NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, 10 RED LANDSCAPE ROCK, GEORGE FORMAN GRILL, MISC, LEMONADE AND COOKIES

* 500 NW CHURCH, MULTIFAM— FRI 9A-2P/SAT 9A-2P—TODDLER GIRL CLOTHES, SHOES, TOYS, WOMENS CLOTHES SM/MED, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & DÉCOR, APPLIANCES, CRAFT ITEMS, BAKED GOODS

* 502 NW WHITE—FRI 8A-3P/SAT 8A?—BOOKCASE AND BOOKS, GIRLS CLOTHES, HOME DÉCOR, COFFEE TABLE, ROUTER TABLE, 6FT 3 POINT HITCH BLADE, MISC

SOUTHWEST—LEON

* 806 S MAIN—FRI 4P-6P/SAT 8A-12P/ SUN 8A-12P—CLOTHING AND SHOESMEN, WOMEN, TEEN BOY, WEDDING DÉCOR, HOME DÉCOR, SKATEBOARD, MINI BIKE, CLOWN BIKE, BICYCLE, TOOLS, TIRES & WHEELS, SMOKER, MISC

* 207 S MAIN—FRI/SAT10A-4P— CLOTHES, HOUSEHOLD, BABY ITEMS, DÉCOR, MISC

* 406 S MAIN—FRI 8A-5P/SAT 8A-1P— CLOTHING, ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, TOOLS, SPORTING GOODS

$20/ TEAM BAGS TOURNAMENT

Starts at 1:00 p.m. Register at site until 12:00 Noon First 30 teams are registered. Contact Jesse Stogdill 641-414-2608 for info.

►Show and Shine Car Show at 2:00 p.m.

►GAMES of all kinds from: , bingo inside Community Center, fire truck rides, face painting, street sketching, country school museum will be open, baking contest, country obstacle course, ring toss, balloon pop, casting contest, temporary tattoos, and live bullfrog races. INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE and BOUNCE HOUSE June 1 RAFFLE PRIZES, SUPPER & STREET DANCE!

Don’t miss it, great family time! Games at park and Community Center park start at 1:00 p.m.. Call for information 641-414-8447.

* 310 NW 12TH DR—HOUSEWARES, FURNITURE, YARD TOOLS, MOWER

* 1101 NW CHURCH—FRI 8A-5P/SAT 8A12P—MULTI FAM-PS4, 5, XBOX 1 GAMES, HELMETS, WOMENS CLOTHING, CHRISTMAS TREES/DÉCOR, SHOES, DEHUMIDIFIERS, HEATER, PET ITEMS, COUCH, VACUUM, MISC

* 1000 NW CHURCH—FRI 9A-4P/SAT 8A-11P—HOUSEHOLD, DISHES, SMALL APPLIANCE, ADULT CLOTHING, MISC

* LEON HY-VEE PHARMACY 8:30A5:30P—GIFTING AND DÉCOR ITEMS 50% OFF

NORTHEAST—LEON

* 900 NE LOCUST—FRI 10A-6P/SAT 8A-?—GUY STUFF, TOOLS, ALL SIZE CLOTHES, HOUSEHOLD, TOYS, MISC

* 505 NE 10TH FRI 8A-4P/SAT 8A3P—FISHING, CAMPING, PRIMITIVES, ANTIQUES, TOOLS, GOLF STUFF, SMOKER, HE-SHED AND SHE-SHED ITEMS, BOOKS, KNICK KNACKS, GALSSWARE, GUITAR, MINI FRIDGES, BUD SIGN, MILITARY SURPLUS, FURNITURE, ANTLERS

If you have news please call the JournalReporter at 446-4151

City of Leon Residents

SPRING CLEAN UP

June 11 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

June 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: “City Farm” west of Leon Cemetery

Only the Residents of the City of Leon that pay for trash service through the City are eligible for Spring Clean-up and you must present your water bill when dropping items off.

To utilize Spring cleanup, you will be responsible for getting your clean-up items to the dumpsters and placed in them. The dumpsters will be located at the “City Farm” which is west of the Leon Cemetery at 1604 NW 6th St. A city employee will be there to verify eligibility. You must show them your water bill. This service will only be available June 11 and 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and June 13 from 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. No after hours dumping allowed.

Items that are allowed at the drop off location:

• Couches, chairs, carpet and household furniture

• Metal Appliances and Metal will be taken at no charge (separate from other refuse as you will put it in a different dumpster)

• Wood, Doors, Door Frames, windows, siding and flooring.

Items that will NOT be allowed at the drop off location:

• NO YARD WASTE, PROPANE TANKS, TIRES, CAR PARTS, OR TV’S

• NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

**Commercial accounts not eligible for general cleanup.**

Jim’s Sanitation is not responsible for items not intended for disposal at cleanup site. Jim’s Sanitation also reserves the right to reject any clean up items. Trailer loads of construction debris are not accepted. Jim’s Sanitation 641-782-6996

* 1001 W. 1ST STREET, LEON, SAT, JUNE 1 FROM 8-2 HUGE GARAGE SALE - HUNTING, GUNS & AMMO, FISHING, SPORTING GOODS, LOTS OF MISC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES, WOMEN'S AND KIDS CLOTHES - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

SOUTHEAST—LEON

* 207 SE 4TH—FRI 10A-4P/SAT 10A-4P— DVDS, HOUSEHOLD, TOYS CLOTHES, MISC

OUT OF CITY LIMITS

* 26374 US HWY 69—FRI 8A-5P/SAT 8A-5P—LARGE ESTATE SALE, MANY HOUSEHOLD, ANTIQUES, QUILT TOP, FABRIC, OLD TOYS, MISC

* 23745 220TH ST—FRI 10A-4P/SAT 9A10P—CLOTHING- BOY, JUNIOR GIRL, MENS, SHOES-BOY, JUNIOR GIRLS, MENS, TOYS, CAMPER ACCESSORIES, JEEP BRAND PACK N PLAY, DÉCOR, BAGS, BEDDING, CURTAINS, SPORTS EQUIP., MISC