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only be authorized as a single dose in people who have completed a primary vaccination se ries but would not vary by number or type of prior booster doses re ceived.Initial bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster doses will in clude: ● Pfizer for individ uals 12 years of age and older ● Moderna for indi viduals 18 years of age and Theolder US Government (USG) has arranged to purchase Pfizer and Moderna bi valent booster doses, provided the vaccines are authorized by FDA and recommended by CDC. The USG has purchased enough booster doses to en sure a robust and com plete national vaccina tionTocampaign.prepare for the potential Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of a Moderna and Pfizer omicron-adapt ed mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention will al low for vaccine pre-or dering. This will ensure the timely distribution and administration of
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At 95, Raymond Van Laar (left) has been a Grand River Lions Club member for over 60 years. He has taken admissions and welcomed guests to the Grand River Rodeo for 54 years, starting in 1968 at Shewmaker Park. Randy Van Laar presented Raymond with a special Gate Keeper Award for his outstanding service over the years. Who Is This? Call us at 641-4464151 or stop by the of fice with your guess. Clues for this week!1. Started school at Garden Grove Consolidated in 1957 2. Lived in the McClung House in GG during his senior year at Mormon Trail High3.SchoolHisfather, the 7th of 15 children, en tered the 8th grade in 1932-33 when the new school in GG opened for the first time.
North Elementary Curtis Boothe, 4th Grade; Cathy Cornell, 6th Grade English/ Language Arts; Laci Erke (NE and SE) Instructional Coach; Christie Galloway, 4th Grade; Amy Hamilton, Special Education; Cassandra Havlik, 3rd Grade; Melissa Linhart, 5th/6th Grade Science; Sara Linhart, 3rd Grade; Tracy Martin, 3rd Grade; Maddie McCarty, 4th Grade; Deb Morgan, Title 1 Reading; Torrey Nelson, (NE and SE) Art; Annie Nickell, (NE and SE) Title 1 Reading; Sydney Sickels, 6th Grade Math/Science; Lynne Skinner, Special Education; Ben Stoner, (NE and SE) PE; and Amy Tharp, 5th Arts.English/LanguageGrade South Elementary Seth
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A fund raiser meal for Tammy Foland, to help offset medi cal expenses, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1 at the Leon Lions Building at the fairgrounds fea turing Thelma’s Fried Chicken Dinner. In addition to the fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pasta salad and roll will be served.Tickets are avail able at Don’s Floral Studio, Farmers Bank, SIRF or by contacting Sharon Boord at 4464163.
Connor Christensen, Public Works Manager, in an ongoing effort to im prove the streets around Leon, was spotted Monday morning test driving a street sweeper. "No decision has been made yet because the city is still looking into all avenues to decide which is the best solution for the city streets," stated Christensen.
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Central Decatur Schools began their 2022-2023 school year last Wednesday, August 24. Joining the CD staff are 19 new faces, including a new posi tion at the elementary level of a PK-6th grade school counselor filled by Cayle Buckingham, 3 elementary teachers, 8 middle/high school teachers, 5 paraeduca tors, elementary custo dian and maintenance director.Pictured below, front l-r: Bailey Miller, Paraeducator; Cathy Cooper, Paraeducator; Sydney Sickels, 6th Grade Teacher; Carter Wilken, MSHS Industrial Arts/ Welding; Katelyn Rogers, MSHS Social Studies; Coby Bates, South Elementary Custodian; Angie Buckingham, PK em ployee of SCICAP; Dorota Bear, MSHS Science; and Matt Colston, MS English. Back - Lauren Palmer, Paraeducator; Cayle Buckingham, PK-6th School Counselor; Torrey Nelson, K-6th Art Teacher; Alex Burnette, HS Business Teacher; Maddie McCarty, 4th Grade Teacher; Carrie Coulson, MS Math; Nicole Ferguson,Paraeducator;Blackford,CodyMSHS P.E. Teacher; and Chris Cougil, MSHS Special Education Teacher. Not-pictured: Shelley tionsschoolForrolechangedersthewithinlooksDirector.Muller,ParaeducatorMeinecke,andBrentMaintenanceEachyearalwaysdifferentsoeventheschooloveryears,someteachandstaffhavetheirposition/withintheschool.thecurrent2022-23year,theposiare: Middle School/ High School Kathleen Akers, Spanish; Becky Andrews, Librarian; Tracy Andrews, Special Education; Tricia Applegate (MS/HS, NE and SE) TAG; Britney Baker, Instructional Coach; Heidi Bell, Family & Consumer Science; Justine Buckingham, Health Occupations and Nurse; Alex Burnette, Business; Bonnie Clark, Reading and Special Education; Zach Clark (MS/HS, Ne, and SE) Special Education Director and Activities Director; Matthew Kistler,SE)HallFerguson,Counselor;KimberlyCarrieSpecialChristopherEnglish/LanguageColston,Arts;Cougill,Education;Coulson,Math;Elsberry,CodyPE;Elizabeth(MS/HS,NEandVocalMusic;CaliebConstruction Trades; Emily Wilken,Education;BrendaSondag,SocialKatelynRay,Pedersen,Nordyke,Music;NE)Neilssen,andEnglish/LanguageLayton,ArtsSpeech;Steven(MS/HSandInstrumentalBeverlyMath;JulieArt;ChadSocialStudies;Rogers,Studies;RosaAgriculture;Walter,SpecialandCarterWelding.
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REDMAN, Davey Horace, 79, of Leon, Iowa, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established by the family.
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THORPE, Emma, 83, of Leon, Iowa, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at the Mercy Hospice House in Johnston, Iowa. Services are pending through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of SurvivorsLeon. include her children.
Davey Horace Red man, age 79, of Leon, Iowa, the son of Horace Clair and Wanda Edith (Cole) Redman, was born February 1, 1943, at Osceola, Iowa. He left this life suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from his home. Davey grew up out side of Van Wert, Iowa on the family farm off road J-20. He was baptized into the Van Wert United Methodist Church and graduated from Van Wert High School in 1961. After wards, he moved to the sand hills of Nebraska to be a ranch hand. In 1964, while work ing there, he received his draft notice. He served in the United States Army with the 1st Battalion of the 8th Cavalry, 1st Cav alry Division, one of the three airborne infantry battalions to first be deployed to Vietnam. His unit participated in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, the first ground engagement and one of the most brutal bat tles of the war. Davey served as a forward ob server for the artillery and spent most of his time with an infantry company. Although he seldom spoke of his combat experiences, he was very proud of his status as a paratrooper and as a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. After his honorable dis charge on June 9, 1966, he returned home to the family farm to help out.On February 17, 1968, Davey married Jane Ann Cooley. They purchased a farm and made their home north of Decatur, Iowa right by Interstate-35. They were blessed with three children, stillborn Ross David in January of 1970, then Chris and Sarah. After the chil dren were grown, Dav ey and Jane rented out the house and the land and moved into Leon. Davey still went to the farm everyday to take care of the renter’s cat tle. He loved seeing the cattle and taking care of them.Davey loved choco late, in any form. He was a member of the Fabulous Five Cof fee Club and the Leon Country Club. In ear lier years, he served on the Decatur County Hospital Board. More recently, Davey enjoyed trips to Montana with friends to elk Precedinghunt.him in death were his parents; and son, Ross. Survi vors include his wife of 54 years, Jane Red man of Leon, Iowa; son, Chris Redman and wife, Karyn of Kissim mee, Florida; daugh ter, Sarah Middleton and husband, Todd of Shawnee, band,lyngranddaughters,Kansas;KaitMorrisandhusAlexanderand
2 The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 (More Obituaries on page 3) FULL COLOR COPYING The Leon Journal-Reporter 60 cents per copy NOTICEDEATH OBITUARIES OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR DECATUR COUNTY The ReporterJournal-Leon Corey R. Lindsey Publisher - Owner Past Publisher - Owners Gary D. Lindsey and William R. Lindsey William L. Lindsey Will F. Lindsey Periodical Class Postage paid at Leon, Iowa 50144 Published at 111 NW 2nd Street Leon, Iowa, weekly. Postmaster: Send address change to The P.O.Journal-ReporterLeonBox580,Leon,IA50144-0580 MEMBER Iowa Newspaper Association YEARLYNationalandNewspaperAssociationSUBSCRIPTIONRATES Decatur County - $38.00 Surrounding Counties Wayne, Clarke, Ringgold, Iowa Harrison and Mercer Counties, MO Elsewhere in Continental USA $48.00 Alaska and Hawaii & Foreign CountriesRequest rates Call 641-446-4151NOTICE Copy and Ads Due by Friday - 3:00 p.m. The Leon Journal-Reporter assumes no responsibility for articles including pictures, antiques, or any article left with the newspaper. You should call for such articles, pictures, or antiques left with the said newspaper immediately after the publication Alldate.political and/or election ads, letters to the editor, etc., printed in The Leon Journal-Reporter must be signed, along with a complete address. NOTICE SUBSCRIBERSTO Please keep your address complete and current. The Postal Service charges $1.50 for an address correction notice if you don’t pick up each paper when moving before address gets changed. Please furnish the correct address on time, or stop your J-R if you want it held until you move. Thank you. Reporter Established 1864 Journal Established 1868 MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY LTD LEON • 641-446-4186 (continued on page 6)
Maizel Maxine Dunn, age 90, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of Clayton Emery and Velma Lucene (Earley) Barth, was born Au gust 13, 1932, in Deca tur County, Iowa. She died at Westview Acres in Leon, Iowa on Satur day, August 20, 2022. The family includ ed her siblings, Marvin Max, Melba Mae, and Maurice Monroe. She married Doyle Vernon Dunn on November 14, 1953, in Leon, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, Randle Lee, Bryce Alan, and Shelly Rae. The fam ily made their home in Leon.Over the years Mai zel worked at Westview Acres and the Decatur County Hospital as a nurses aide. She also worked as an EMT for the ambulance depart ment. She was a local Avon representative. She and Doyle were members of Trinity Christian Church. When she was not working, Maizel en joyed sewing crafts and quilts. She made a quilt for each of her grandkids. She and Doyle made crafts and sold them at the South ern Iowa Craft Festival. They also served as some of the first com mittee members and vendors. She was a good cook; her family was known to squabble over her famous Black Bottom Pie, no holiday was complete without it. No one ever left her house hungry. She and Doyle loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doyle Dunn in 2012; sister, Melba McDaniel; and brother and sister-in-law, Mar vin and Opal Barth. Survivors include her children, Randy and Debbie Dunn of Hurri cane, Utah, Bryce and Vickie Dunn of Ankeny, Iowa, and Shelly and Gary Waugh of Lamoni, Iowa; grandchildren, Cherie and Brian Hunt, Alex and Katie Dunn, David Dunn, Mark Dunn, Zachary and Amy Waugh, Cassidy and Cassadie “Cassie” Waugh, and Tucker Waugh; great grand children, Aniston and Easton Hunt, Damon and Alison Dunn, Cai lyn and Ashlynn Waugh, Peyton Waugh, and Kemper Waugh; broth er, Maurice Barth and wife, Jan of Branson, Missouri; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
JONES, Jimmie, 83, of rural Leon, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the southinInternmentfuneralSlade-O'DonnellHomeinLeon.willbeheldtheBethelCemetery,ofLeon.
The family of Freda Jimmerson-Hixson would like to thank family and friends for their prayers, flowers, cards, calls and food. We would like to thank Southern Hills Specialty Care, Care Initiatives HOSPICE, the Grand River Community Center and Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, and Joshua Summers for officiating the service. God Bless. The Jimmerson Family Thank You
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Yvonne Mae Hyn den, age 94, of Lamoni, Iowa, the daughter of Leonard Arthur and Florence Edna (Poff) Walden, was born Oc tober 9, 1927, at home at Lamoni, Iowa. She was the younger sister to her twin brother, Ev erett, who was 20 min utes older and brother Leonard, who was six years older. Yvonne died at the Lamoni Specialty Care Center in Lamoni, Iowa, on August 24, Yvonne2022.was bap tized into the RLDS Church at eight years of age in the basement of the Coliseum The ater in Lamoni as the church had burned down. She graduat ed from Lamoni High School in 1945, then at tended Graceland Col lege for two years as it was a two year college at the time. Yvonne worked as a reception ist for Dr. Gamet and Dr. Nelson for two years after that. On June 12, 1949, she married Robert “Bob” Bailey Hynden. They made their home in Iowa City while Bob finished his degree at the Universi ty of Iowa. Their firstborn son, Robert Mi chael, was born while they were in Iowa City. They were blessed with four more children, Douglas, Dana, James, and Linda, over the next nine years. In addition to be ing a wife, mother, and homemaker, Yvonne worked part-time for Bob’s insurance busi ness. Bob and Yvonne belonged to a motor cycle club and spent many enjoyable years going on riding trips with their club mem bers. In their retire ment years, she and Bob wintered in Texas. They had many Iowa friends there includ ing Dale and Frances Moon, Rita and Don Bierlein, and Dorothy and Loren Harris. Af ter Bob passed away in 2006, Yvonne sold their
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HYNDEN, Yvonne Mae, 94, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the Lamoni Specialty Care Center in Lamoni. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Community of Christ Church in Lamoni, Iowa. Interment was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery, in Lamoni. Arrangements were through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon. McCLEARY, Forrest Donovan "Don", 91, of Weldon, Iowa, died on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon. PRALL, Gary Willard, 88, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Sunday, August 21, 202, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Donn Henson offi ciating. Interment was held in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni.
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Emily Redman; great grandchildren, Brooks and Brantley Morris; brothers, Dick and Rhonda Redman of Pella, Iowa and Danny and Carolyn Redman of Burwell, Nebraska; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. home and moved to Terrace Park Assisted Living in Leon, Iowa. In 2019, she moved back to Lamoni into Lamoni Specialty Care Center.Over the years Yvonne was active in many women’s clubs and enjoyed read ing, working puzzles, spending time with her children and grandchil dren, and visiting with her many friends. In her final years, she es pecially enjoyed visit ing over coffee with her friend Charlotte Elliott and many other friends she made at Lamoni Specialty Care Center. Yvonne was a loving wife, mother, grand mother and friend and will be missed by many who loved Precedingher. her in death were her parents; husband, Robert Bailey Hynden in 2006; son, Robert Michael Hyn den in 2017; and broth ers, Leonard Walden and Everett Walden. Survivors include her children, Doug Hyn den of Midland, Tex as; Dana and Bruce Snethen of Altoona, Iowa; Jim Hynden of Holden, Missouri; and Linda and Tom Perkins of Lamoni, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 3 greatgreat friends.andniecesWaldensister-in-law,grandchildren;ShirleyofMinnesota;andnephews;otherrelativesand
The public test of Decatur County’s vot ing equipment will be held on Wednesday, September 7, com mencing at 12:00 p.m. in the Decatur County Courthouse, 207 North Main Street, Leon, Iowa 50144. The public test will be conduct ed on the first floor of the courthouse, in the Board of Supervisors room located in the NW votesnumberACorner.predeterminedofballotsand(forthepublic
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GARYPRALLWILLARD Gary Willard Prall, age 88, of Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Wil lard Ora and Vera Aden (Bell) Prall, was born February 4, 1934, in Leon, Iowa. He died at his Lamoni home on August 21, 2022. Gary attended school and graduated from Lamoni High School, then attended Graceland College for two years. He served in the United States Army from February 7, 1956, until his honor able discharge on Jan uary 4, 1958. On August 3, 1956, Gary was united in marriage to Shirley Ree Sams in Lamoni. They made their home in Lamoni. They were blessed with two chil dren, Laura and Greg. Gary managed the La moni Lumberyard for six years before work ing for lumberyards in Des Moines, Iowa for 36 years. After re tirement he drove the as “Dick” and Neta (Fisher) McCleary. Don married Rose Ann Popken on March 1, 1953, at the Smyrna Friends Church north of Weldon, Iowa. They were blessed with six children, David, Rich ard, Julie, Donald, Bob, and DonPaul. attended country school through the eighth grade and graduated from high school in Osceola, Iowa. He started work ing at a very early age. He was inducted into the United States Army on January 3, 1955, and served at Camp Chaffee, Arkan sas, Fort Carson, Colo rado, Camp Roberts, California, and Fort Lewis, Washington. He worked for several peo ple in Clarke, Decatur, and Polk Counties. He also worked at Mateer John Deere Dealership in Osceola and retired from the McGahuey John Deere Dealership in Leon, Iowa. Don served on the Weldon City Council for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, David Mc Cleary; son, Richard McCleary; daughter, Julie McCleary; and brother, John Mc Cleary.He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Mc Cleary of Weldon; sons and wives, Donnie and Sue of Leon, Bob and Kim of Newton, Iowa, and Paul and Sheri of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Nathan, Tasha, Cody, and Dal ton; 11 great grand children; sister, Martha and Larry O’Neall of Osceola; brothers, Max and Bertina McCleary of Urbandale, Iowa and Monty and Pauline Mc Cleary of Murray, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Southern Iowa Trolley, the job he enjoyed the most. Gary enjoyed building things and reading the newspaper in his free time. He was a member of the RLDS Church, which later be came the Community of Christ.Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Prall of La moni; daughter, Laura Jeanes and husband, Doug of Lamoni; son, Greg Prall and wife, Charisse of Fort Wayne, Indiana; five grandchil dren, Tiffany and Drew Magstadt, Tyler and Hanna Jeanes, Madi son Prall, Meridian and Justin White, and Jason Prall and fiancé, Rylee Norton; great grand children, Kambri and Myla Jeanes; and other relatives and friends.
at 24244 207th Avenue, Leon. Everyone will gather outside. Bring a lawn chair! Catfish, Redear Sunfish, Minnows, Bluegills, Hybrid Bluegills, Bass, Grass Carp, Crappies Please bring your own POND water. Taking walleye orders for Fall delivery. Private Deliveries Available. Fish Farm open by Appointment. Cash or Checks ONLY Friday, September 2 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Leon Smith Feeder Supply Call 641-874-5907 Evening SPECIAL 304 SE Vine Decatur 446-7000 LABOR DAY HOURS Closing at 2:00 p.m. on Labor Day, September 5. Check out Our Daily Specials (Visit FB for MORNINGSATURDAYdetails)SPECIAL STEAK & EGGS w/ hashbrowns & toast Every Saturday Served until 10:30 a.m. The Family of Lester and Patti Vandel Would like to honor their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a Card Shower on Friday, September 9, 2022. Cards may be sent to: Lester and Patti Vandel 305 NW 13th Drive Leon, IA 50144 Love, Shad, Lesley, your grandkids and great grandkids Decatur County Public Health IMMUNIZATION CLINICS The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: Call 641-446-6518 for an appointment to schedule your child for immunizations. There are specific immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. We have COVID vaccine available for ages 12 and up.* Walk In Wednesday for COVID vaccine from 8:30
I found the route to China the other day while walking in the yard near the garden. There is a crack de veloping that is wide enough it could be a portal to the East. Ha! We definitely need moisture.Asection of side walk at the office is starting to undulate which is going to re quire a little more in vestigating, but I won der if it has something to do with the dryness beneath, as LittleoOowell.Mac is all excited. He is going to give football a go this year. He does have good hands and can kick fairly well so who knows. He did tell me that there is a total of 26 out for the team13 7th graders and 13 8th graders. I told him to be prepared to play both sides of the ball if needed. oOo I saw where the city was trying out a newer street sweeper Monday morning. Things seem to be moving in the right direction for time...work.Let'staking-care-of-streets.thekeepupthegoodUntilthenextSoLong!
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Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leon has a new pastor. Pastor Aaron Wendorff was ordained and in stalled on July 2, 2022 to serve as pastor at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Leon, as well as at Immanuel Lutheran in Osceola. Pastor Wendorff grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota, gradu ated from Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN and spent time working at a window company, as a job coach for people with special needs in the Twin Cities, and then as the Youth Ministry Director at Camp Luther in Nebraska. He gradu ated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with a Master of Divinity de gree. Pastor Wendorff met his wife, Leah, at Camp Omega in Waterville, MN (Lutheran summer camp in southern MN) where they worked to gether. They have been blessed with four beau tiful children: Miriam, Hazel, Abraham, and Josiah. Pastor enjoys coffee, board games, playing guitar, getting outside, and spending time with family! “It is a great hon or to serve as pastor here at Our Savior’s. The people here have been so welcoming, and I am so blessed to preach and teach God’s Word in this place. Come join us on Sundays for worship at 11:00. Sunday School will start soon and take place before church. We also welcome you to a brief prayer service ev ery Thursday at 2:45 at the church in Leon, fol lowed by a Bible study at 3:00. Come and en joy either the prayer service or the Bible study, or both,” stated Pastor Wendorff.
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UPDATE, July of 1915: We have been in formed that Ladislaus Madarasz was interred at Goodhope Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri, which is lo cated near where he was residing upon his death. His daugh ter, Hermina "Mina" (Madarasz) Bray is also interred at Goodhope Cemetery.Thiswas found on the Decatur County IAGenWeb page along with other abandoned cemeteries.HappySeptember! the
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I told you in last week’s column that I was meeting with a South School co-work er and I did on Tuesday. Luci Weber spent the week in Decatur County contacting friends that she had made during her 5 year teaching career in Leon. Luci is retired and lives in Austin, Texas. She had rented the cabin at Nine Eagles for the week and Charlotte Braby stayed with her. I drove to the cabin on Tuesday. We sat on the porch that over looked the lake and the trees. It was a beautiful and peaceful setting to catch up on all the lat est. Hours went by but it didn’t seem like that much time. Oh, what a wonderful visit we had! Then on Thursday, Luci and Charlie stopped by my house to bid fare well til the next Iowa visit. My South School friends (family) are the absolute best!
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Verla Cole and Lou Fry of Osceola dropped in for a surprise visit on Wednesday. We hung out at my house for awhile and then went for lunch at the Cafe and ate way too much… it wasChloegood.Yoder and Gideon Porter ex changed their wedding vows on Saturday after noon. Ramona Clark, Jennifer Clark, Carla Evans and Brenda Boles attended the ceremony. They shared that it was a beauti ful ceremony, which I already knew it would be. Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Porter!Rusty Kernen, Scott Boswell, Olivia Boothe, Kaden Boothe, Sean Flynn, Goldie Martin -97, Eloise Cox - 97, Lisa Moffett, Larry Baxter, Kevin Hullinger, Neil Butcher, Evelyn Hamilton, Penny Akers
50 Years Ago (August 31, 1972) Don Decker placed first in the novelty, di vision of the 1972 Iowa Cookout King contest at the state fair. He grilled channel catfish and received $10. Ham Graves and Randy Rainer where also in the contest.Thehome of Margaret and Clyde Watson who lived south of Van Wert was badly damaged by a fire on the roof. The Van Wert and Leon Fire Departments respond ed to the fire that pret ty much destroyed the wholeJanetroof. Trembly represented Decatur County at the 4-H Dress Revue at the state fair receiving second place honors.John Sullivan, who had been a phar macist at Edwards Pharmacy in Osceola, joined Young's DriveIn Pharmacy replacing Carl Rouse who was starting at the Still College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in DesMrs.Moines.
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Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa stopped in Leon for his annual visit of Decatur County. New faces to Central Decatur were Lisa Major, Elementary Principal; Tucker Lillis,
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August is coming to a close, baseball will be over soon, football is starting up, and all the schools are open and back in session. The circle of life continues. Cassie Daleske re ports that Axel and Kipton Lane were so excited for their babysiter Chrissy to get home from Africa. Axel could hardly wait to see her, and Kip missed her, but missed her snacks more. Liz Carpenter started back to school last Axelweek.Lane is enjoy ing school. He loves his teacher and is making new friends again this year. It's gonna be a great year. Go Axel! Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main worked all week then had a lit tle fun on the weekend. Both of them played golf on Saturday and then Bre went shop ping in the Keegancity.Parkhurst had a birthday Thursday. His age is the first prime number cubed. Happy Birthday, Keegan!Holly Parkhurst started school this week and is glad to get back into a routine. Holly went to Megan White’s bridal shower Sunday. Baby Kyra spent time with Grandma Nicky and Benson went to Keegan’s birthday par ty. Pretty busy family! Cotton, Coy, and Cole visited Sandy and Gary Saturday while their mom and dad went to a wedding. Cotton and Coy stayed all night.Ivan and Trouble stopped by to visit the Ogiers Saturday. Donna is still waiting for the repair crew to get their new ac unit installed. Seven fans and a small window unit are not enough in this hot Tuesdayweather!night
20 YEARS AGO (August 28, 2002) Don and Merna Van Laar of Grand River were pictured with a Carolina Cross watermelon they grew tipping the scales at 97 pounds.Commercial Roof Coatings, with Ivan and Darla Stoltzfus and family sponsored the Thursday in the Park at Harvey Park. The entertainment was "Chosen Generation" with vocal specials by MikalaU.S.Keeney.
Horace Havens of Leon an nounced the engage ment of her daughter, Cindy Charlene, to Warren Lee Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren G. Boyd, all of Leon. A November wedding was Aplanned.recipefor Dainty Cream Puffs and Filling, submitted by Lila Akes, CD's home economics teacher, was chosen for (continued and Melanie Marvin are celebrating birth days this coming week. Please send them birth day wishes. Damon and Gina Eakes are celebrating their wed ding anniversary on the 2nd and Ronald and Lucille Deemer on the 3rd. Best wishes to bothOncecouples.upon a time, all the villagers decid ed to pray for rain. On the day of prayer, all the people gathered but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith. Later….
Kay Herring and Philinda Snethen went for sup per at Firehouse 54. Thursday Optimist Club members Philinda Snethen, Julie McElroy, and Liz Carpenter de livered cans and bot tles to the redemption center in SaturdayCorydon.
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Abandoned cem eteries are really ev erywhere in the grand scheme of things. In the 1800's before specif ic ground had been set aside for the purpose of burial; families had their own spots. Some unfortunately were bur ied during their journey and others beside their home. Some of these cemeteries have been located well enough to be called 'abandoned', but there is history there that has been re corded.One is the Madarasz Cemetery in Richland Township. There are no tombstones. This abandoned small fam ily cemetery is not visi ble today, but was near the east side of the road in the SE 1/4 of Section 36. It had four graves of which two were babies. Once there were small stones, a lilac bush and a fence. Ladislaus MADARASZ was born in Hungary, September 22, 1811 and became Secretary of State in Hungary.Hisfirst wife died in 1843 and he came to New Buda in Decatur County in 1851. Second wife, Sibila OSOLOCK, who was born in Germany in 1836, were married in Decatur County before 1862. They bought 340 acres of land in Section 36. Their oldest daugh ter (Note from Janet KOZLAY: "Bela is a common boy's name in Hungary", possibly this should read oldest son), Bela L. MADARASZ, was a school teacher born in 1862 and died in 1886 and was buried in the Munyon Cemetery located one mile to the east.It is presumed that the burials are Ladislaus and Sibila MADARASZ and two of their children, al though no death re cords or dates can be found.
Kay Herring and Philinda Snethen had pizza and went to the movie BulletLizTrain. Carpenter and Holly Howell at tended the visitation for Yvonne Hynden on SundayHaveafternoon.agoodweek, be kind to each other, and take some time to enjoy Labor Day week end and appreciate this great country.
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South Elementary Principal also re ceived a donation from Pamida for $246. Newly purchased scoreboards for the high school gym were installed, including the number, fouls, and points.
We want your in put! The library and its board of trustees are putting together a Strategic Planning Committee to help cast vision for the library and determine the best ways to achieve this. This commit tee is open to Decatur County Residents. We would love to see a va riety of ages, occupa tions, and
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CD's offense. The team continued to set themselves back and negate big gains with self-inflicted wounds. "We want to play free and aggressive, but we also need to show discipline so we don't shoot ourselves in the foot," said Head Coach Jon Pedersen. "It is the coaches' re sponsibility to put the team in situations in practice that simulate game situations so we can play fast but also under control. It is something we will plan for in the com ing weeks in practice and try to execute on Fridays.""We need to get better and it falls on the coaches to show the way and players to accept the chal lenge and produce." CD's defense bent, but never truly broke while in the red zone. The Cardinal defense held SWV scoreless until the fourth quar ter. Kale Rockhold led the way with 11 total tackles, 2 for a loss. Ty Rasmussen was re sponsible for 5.5 tack les, 1 being for a loss. Scrivner had 5 total tackles and 1 sack.
Kale Rockhold led the way with 11 total tackles. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)
By Zach Smith Central Decatur opened their volleyball season on the road in Bedford for a triangu lar meet last Thursday, August 25. In Central Decatur's first match, the Cardinals were pit ted against the Bedford Bulldogs.Bedford outlasted CD 2-0 (25-22, 25-20). CD squared off against Mt. Ayer in the second match of the evening hanging tight against Mt. Ayr but the Raiders would win 2-0 (25-21, 25-20). Vs. Bedford Malloree Horn led the attack offensively for CD with 4 kills. She was aggressive and ac tive throughout the match. Her emphatic overhead kill to bring CD within five points at 6-11 in the first set was crucial to building mo mentum throughout the rest of the match. Horn also had 5 digs. River Hamaker was all over the court. She led the Cardinals in digs with 13. Hamaker also led CD in service aces with Preslee4. Jones had an impressive run at the end of the first set. Bedford was on set point at 24-15, but Jones served effec tively. CD won seven straight points before Bedford could sweat out the last point need ed to win the first set 25-22.In addition to Horn leading with 4 kills, CD Rotary Exchange Student Giorgia Pelliciari recorded 2 kills along with Amy Potter, Hamaker and Lexi Jensen 1 each. Tristyn Leymaster and Potter each earned 2 assists along with Hamaker, Jensen and Kaycee Boyce with 1 each.Potter and Pelliciari each recorded 1 solo block.River was the scrappiest with 13 digs joined by teammates Horn with 5, Jensen 4, Leymaster and Breegan Lindsey 3 each, Potter and Jones 2 a piece and Boyce 1. In addition to Hamaker's 4 ace serves and recording 85.7% from the serving line, Jones recorded 2 ace serves with a 90.9% and Jensen 1 ace with 87.5% serving efficien cy. Potter and Horn were both perfect from behind the serving line and Lindsey 80%. Vs. Mt. Ayr Horn led CD in key offensive and defensive stats with 3 kills and 5 digs. Jensen set up her teammates with 3 as sists. ansecondcutRuggles'Raiderettealsoficiency.CDforeteam.efficiencyTheplaguedServingCDthismatch.Cardinalshadanof76%asaInthematchbeagainstBedford,servedwith88%efTheCardinalscouldnothandleHaydenserve.RugglesthroughCDinthesetestablishingeight-pointleadthat the Cardinals could not surpass."We worked so hard in both of these games… We never gave up," stated Coach Bailey"WeGwinn.have lots of young players stepping up to varsity and they did such a good job. Our upperclassmen did a great job of be ing leaders and show ing the underclassmen how it's done." In addition to Horn's 3 kills, Pelliciari, Lindsey and Boyce each recorded 1 kill and Leymaster earned 1 assist.Hamaker earned 1 solo block for CD. Horn lead the team with 5 digs along with Lindsey with 3, Hamaker and Jones 2 a piece, and Leymaster, Potter and Jensen 1 each.The team recorded 6 ace serves lead by Emma Richards with 2 and Potter, Pelliciari, Horn and Jensen 1 each.CD is on the road all this week. Tuesday, August 30, they square off against conference foe Southwest Valley. Thursday, September 1, they head to Centerville for a tri angular meet against Centerville and Clarke. The following week, the Cards travel to East Union on September 6 before hosting their first game on Sept. 8 against Lenox.
Sophomore DB Cord Hamilton stepped up big for the Cardinals registering 5.5 total tackles, already sur passing his total from last season. Hamilton is one of many under classmen that are be ing asked to step up for CD this season. Coach Pedersen was happy with the way his Pedersen.compete,"kidsaful,Theyandletes,dangerous,victoriousMt.Valley.torycoming7:002.thisproudourwillgather,morecompetition.back"Ieddidperformed.underclassmen"Ithoughttheyagreatjob,"addCoachPedersen.didn'tseeanyonedownfromtheTheexperiencetheythemoreweaskofthemwithinschemes.Weareoftheirwork."CDhostsMt.AyerFriday,SeptemberThegamestartsatP.M.Mt.Ayrisoffa54-0vicoverNodawayLastseason,Ayerwalkedaway34-27."[Mt.Ayr}isverygreatathgreatscheme,greatculture.willbeahandbutwewillhavegoodplanandthewillbereadytosaidCoach
CD Offense Stifled by SWV, Drop Season Opener
By Zach Smith Central Decatur football opened the 2022 season on the road in Corning for a non-district matchup against the Southwest Valley Timberwolves. Last season, CD shut out SWV 28-0. Twenty-eight com bined points were scored once again, this time in favor of the Timberwolves as they won 17-11. It was a defensive battle from the begin ning. Neither team scored in the first quarter, and only one play occurred outside of CD's 50 yard-line. The Cardinals had a chance to score early after Champ Walker returned a punt 70+ yards deep in the Timberwolves's red zone, but a holding penalty negated his return, a recurring problem for CD this game.The only score in the first half came off a blocked punt. Marshall Knapp from SWV blocked Jack Scrivner's punt at tempt through the back of the end zone, resulting in a safety. CD's defense would make a crucial goal line stand as time expired in the half to keep the score 0-2. There were four lead changes in the second half. Walker would start the back and forth by charging into the end zone on a 15-yard rush half way though the third quarter. A success ful two-point conver sion pass to Scrivner would fensewithThegoalleaddive.laterwouldEvanSWVfollow.quarterbackTimmermanscoretwodrivesonaone-yardCDretooktheona36-yardfieldbyKaleRockhold.Cardinalsled11-96:54remaining.TheCardinaldewasabletoforce
a quick stop from SWV on their next drive, but CD was not able to maintain a drive of their own. A punt by Scrivner placed the Timberwolves at their 45-yard line with three minutes remaining in the Onegame.play is all it took for Timmerman to break away for the longest, most impact ful play of the game, a 55-yard touchdown rush. His two-point conversion was suc cessful as well. The score would remain at 17-11 for the remain der of the 2:40 left in the SWV'sgame. defense seemed to have an answer for any thing CD attempted. The Cardinals were held to a total of 91 yards combined. Sam Boothe would throw for 86 yards off 8 completions on 18 attempts with 1 in terception that was deflected at the line. The Cardinal ground game was held to 5 to tal yards. Walker was the leading rusher with 18 yards on 11 carries. Walker broke away for the lone 15yard touchdown in the third Penaltiesquarter.plagued
The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 5 Shon JessicaKofoidKofoidMikeDurell Leon Pharmacy Ph. 641-446-4136 Metal Buildings, New Construction, Foundations, Flat Roofs (641) 446-7843 Forie Cooper - over 30 yrs. exp. cell (641) 414-6155 ConstructionLindsey Cody515-238-7164Lindsey “All BuildingYourNeeds.” 148 W. Jefferson St. Osceola, IA 50213 641-342-6541 Leon Hardware & Appliances, LLC P: 641-446-4123 F: 641-446-4177 E: LPW@grm.net Bob Templeton 207 W. Main - Garden Grove, IA 641-443-2048 For All Semi Service and Tire Needs 2206 Hwy S26, Allerton, IA TEMPLETON INSURANCE AGENCY 129 E. Main Street Lamoni, IA 50140 641-784-3332 email - templetonins@grm.net Midwest Wholesale Outlet Your 50% off Everything Store Closeouts, Returns, Surplus 127 S. Main St. Osceola, IA Central Decatur BoosterAthleticClub Main Street Brick House Creamery & Shoppes 200 N. Main - Leon 446-6029 Kyle and Jennifer Watson 106 E. 1st - Leon, IA 641-446-4188 Darrin Haley Hinds, owners Central Decatur Performing Arts Booster Club Midwest Wholesale Outlet Your 50% off Everything Store Closeouts, Returns, Surplus TRUE VALUE STORES 19563 Hwy 69 N, Leon, IA 1012 Jeffreys Dr. Osceola, IA 210 E. 1st LeonStreet 641-446-4600 210 N. Main - Leon 446-7995 Indoor Batting and Pitching Facility 304 North Main - Leon 641-572-0521 105 N. Main - Leon 641-446-7444 www.facebook.com/SCITtheatre Movie times: Fri: 7 pm Sa: 7 pm Su: 5 pm River Hamaker was all over the court leading the Cardinals in digs with 13. CD Starts Volleyball Season 0-2 after Close Matches in Bedford
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Central Decatur 2022-2023 High School Football Cheer Team pictured back row l-r: Reese O'Dell, Logan Proctor, Bianca Swartz. Front: Maddy Hanscom, Delaney Brown, and Jamie Oesch. Not-pictured: Kaylee Kisky, Izzy Triggs, Head Coach Ashly Green and Assistant Coach Stephanie Drees.The cheerleaders will be showcasing their spirit this Friday, September 2, when the Cardinals take on the Mt. Ayr Raiders during the first home football game. The cheerleaders will also help lead the Cardinal Spirit dur ing the week of September 26, with the Homecoming game scheduled for Friday, September 30, as well as be performing for the Homecoming festivi ties.In October, the CD cheerleaders will be competing in the State Cheer Competition held in Des Moines.
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Central Decatur 2022-2023 High School Dance Team pictured back row l-r: juniors Hadley Bell, Izzy Triggs and Aniston Jones. Middle: seniors Annika Evertsen, Logan Proctor, and River Hamaker. Front: sophomores Addyson Schreck and Tristyn Leymaster. The team is coached under Chelsie Christensen and will be performing this Friday, September 2 during the CD home football game. The dance team will be competing again for the fourth time at the an nual State Dance competition, held November 30 - Dec 2. "Be on the look out for a NEW - Parents Night Out with dates starting October 7th," stated Coach Christensen. "We will have 1 day a month for the remainder of the school year for parents to go out kid free!"
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Public Test of toEquipmentVotingbeHeld measure) will be pro cessed through each unit, followed by a check for accuracy of the unit’s tabulating system.Immediately af ter this test, each unit will be set for the September 13, 2022, Lamoni Voted PPEL Special Election, and just before the polls are opened for voting, pre cinct officials will gen erate a “zero” report (showing no votes) from each unit, which will be in public view at the polling place. For more informa tion about the Special Election, please visit the county’s atCountywa.org.www.decaturcountyiowebsite:orcontacttheAuditor’soffice641-446-4323.IfyouhavenewspleasecalltheJournal-Reporterat446-4151
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Ward Graham. Also present was Charlene Hoover, Coun ty Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.Motionby Graham/Bell to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2022, Regu lar Session. Motion carried. Decatur County Engi neer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the Engineer Bob Hamilton met with the board to discuss departmen tal matters.Motionby Graham/Bell to approve payment to ConAgg Companies, LLC for project number FM-C027(89)--5527. Motion Representativescarried. from the City of Leon, and De catur County Conservation met with the Board to dis cuss improvements to the Little River Scenic Pathway. No action taken. With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 SIGNED:p.m.Dan ChristensenChair, Board of DecaturATTEST:CharleneSupervisorsHooverCountyAuditor1t31Aug.31,2022 A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. Lamoni08/20 PD responded to a cow on Hwy. 69 south of Lamoni.Lamoni PD and SO re sponded to a suspicious per son on I35 near the 7 mile marker.Leon PD was called for a domestic on SE Poplar St. in Leon and later met the caller at the PD in Leon. SO arrested and trans ported Bradley Olsen of Hancock from Adair County on an FTA probation viola tion. SO and Lamoni FD re sponded to a vehicle on fire behind Cobblestone in Lamoni.08/21Lamoni PD responded to a domestic on East 10th St. inLeonLamoni.PD responded to barking dogs on South Main St. inLamoniLeon. PD responded to a welfare check on West 10th St. in LamoniLamoni.PD respond ed to missing juveniles on Lakeview Drive in Lamoni. Leon PD responded to a violation of a no contact order on NW School St. in Leon.08/22SOresponded to a mo torist assist on the exit ramp near Van Wert. SO booked Melissa Woolums of Diagonal on an FTA theft 2nd charge and are holding her for Ringgold Co. SO responded to an ongoing civil issue between neighbors on East Douglas Ave. in Garden Grove. SO and Lamoni PD re sponded to a driving com plaint on I35, southbound from the 22 mile marker. Lamoni PD responded to a harassment call at the Rodeway Inn in Lamoni. SO responded to a bur glar alarm on Popcorn Road south of LeonWeldon.PDarrested Justin Blades of Leon on a warrant for violation of a no contact order.08/24SO,Weldon FD and Van Wert FD responded to 1st St. East in Weldon for a vehicleLamonifire. PD responded (continued to an animal complaint on N Clark St. in Lamoni. Leon PD responded to hit and run at the high school in Leon.SO, Lamoni PD and Leon PD assisted Missouri State Patrol with a missing person.SO responded to a mo torcycle vs. deer accident on I35 near the 3 mile marker. SO08/25responded to a two vehicle accident on Hwy. 69 north of LeonLeon.PD responded to a two vehicle accident on Hwy. 2 east of Leon. Leon PD responded to smoke on Hwy. 69 across from the Leonhospital.PDresponded to a gun shot sound on NW Church St. in Leon. Leon PD and SO re
Hoover Decatur County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections the Board following week’s
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Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Decatur and Ringgold Counties, State of Iowa. A Special Election will be held For the Lamoni Community School District. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Polls open 7:00AM - 8:00PM Polling location: Lamoni Community Center Lamoni, Iowa.
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First day absentee ballots may be mailed or voted in person at the Decatur County Auditor’s Office is Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Deadline to submit request for an absentee ballot to be mailed is Monday, August 29, 2022 @ 5pm. Deadline for eligible electors to pre-register is Monday, August 29, 2022 @ 5pm. Deadline to vote absentee In-Person at the Decatur County Auditor’s office is Monday, September 12, 2022 @ 5PM. Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling location before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered – such as voters registering to vote on election day – or voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residency. A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification or proof of residence if required, may have one of the
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TO DEFENDANTS: You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as Defen dants in this action, which Petition prays that Plaintiff be named as sole owners of certain property you my claim an interest in and that you be forever barred from ever claiming any right, title or interest to the real estate. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Alan M. Wilson, whose address is P.O. Box 469, Corydon, Iowa, 50060. That attorney’s telephone number is 641.872.2343; facsimile number 641.872.1650. You are further noti fied that the above case has been filed in a county that utilized electronic fil ing. You must serve a mo tion or answer on or before the 28th day of September, 2022, and, within a reason able time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Decatur County, at the courthouse in Leon, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the peti tion.If you require the assis tance of auxiliary aids or ser vices to participate in court because of a disability, imme diately call your district ADA coordinator whose number is available from the clerk of court (If you are hearing im paired, call Relay Iowa TTY atONCESEEKYOU(1.800.735.2942)./s/____________________CLERKOFCOURTIMPORTANTAREADVISEDTOLEGALADVICEATTOPROTECTYOURINTERESTS.3t30Aug.24,31,&Sept.72022
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First day absentee ballots may be mailed or voted in person at the Wayne County Auditor’s Office is Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Deadline to submit request for an absentee ballot to be mailed is Monday, August 29, 2022 @ 5pm. Deadline for eligible electors to pre-register is Monday, August 29, 2022 @ 5pm. Deadline to vote absentee In-Person at the Wayne County Auditor’s office is Monday, September 12, 2022 @ 5PM.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Decatur, Lucas & Wayne Counties, State of Iowa. A Special Election will be held For the Wayne Community School District. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Polls open 7:00AM - 8:00PM Polling location: Wayne County Courthouse Basement Conference Room Corydon,
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2) Proof of identity and residency using Election Day Registration documents, 3) Cast a provisional ballot and provide proof of identity/residency at the County Auditor’s office by noon on Monday, September 19, 2022. For additional information about providing proof of identity and/or residency visit: https://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or phone“Any641-872-2242.voterwhois physically unable to enter a polling location has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.” For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s Office by calling 641-872-2242, emailing mdooley@waynecountyia.org or for TTY access, dial 777+ 1-641-872-2242.
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COURTHOUSETHEREPORT Jim’s Sanitation 641-782-6996 Labor Day Trash Pickup Residential trash pickup Will be run one day later this week. Tuesday, September 6, trash pickup will be picked up on Wednesday, September 7. Wednesday commercial trash pickup will be Thursday, September 8 and Friday trash pickup will be Friday, September 9. City of Leon Residents... Decatur County Sheriff's Report August 20 - 26, 2022 NOTICE:
2) Proof of identity and residency using Election Day Registration documents, 3) Cast a provisional ballot and provide proof of identity/residency at the County Auditor’s office by noon on Monday, September 19, 2022. For additional information about providing proof of identity and/or residency visit: https://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or phone“Any641-446-4323.voterwhois physically unable to enter a polling location has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.” For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s Office by calling 641-446-4323, emailing decauditor@grm.netCharlene.
PUBLIC NOTICE The following motor ve hicles have been taken into custody and are considered abandoned.1988Ford Ranger andsultingstorageallthis(10)theseYouMainTowingbeing1JJV532D7NL2186306VIN:20211G1PC5SB2E7179604VIN:20141FTBR10A2JUB33009VIN:ChevroletCruzeWabashTrailerThesemotorvehiclesareheldatSouthernIowa&Recovery2050E.St.,Lamoni,IA50140.havetherighttoreclaimvehicleswithintendaysafterthedateofnoticeuponpaymentoftowing,preservation,andcharges,ifany,reinplacingthisvehiclepropertyincustody.DecaturCountySheriff’sOffice203NEIdahoSt.Leon,IA501442t31Aug.31&Sept.7,2022 DECATURSUPERVISORSBOARDCOUNTYOF Minutes are unofficial until approved by
Pre-registered voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling location before receiving and casting a regular ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered – such as voters registering to vote on election day – or voters changing precincts must also provide proof of residency. A voter who is unable to provide an approved form of identification or proof of residence if required, may have one of the
KATHYWELDONMASON NewspaperHistory in Weldon The Weldon Hornet was edited by Daral and Johnson in 1882. On December 10, 1896, George T. Williams wrote the fol lowing:Itis not the inten tion of the writer to go into all the details of the early settlement of Weldon and Decatur County, nor is it ex pected for that is left to the historian. This article is only intended for a plain panoramic picture of Weldon. The best town of its size in Decatur, the best County in DecaturIowa.County is located in the extreme southern tier of Iowa counties and almost midway between the eastern and western boundaries of the state. It comprises a territory 24 miles square and divided into sixteen townships.Crops are king and average yield is 50 bushel per acre and ex cellent quality. It never fails and planting is often done two weeks earlier than in western Iowa. Oats are superior to any growth in Illinois, Wisconsin or northern Iowa and yield is from 50 to 80 bushel an acre and are a sure crop and pay well. Wheat, barley, rye and potoates are sure crops this season and were Stockimmense.isthething the southern Iowa farmer has. The qual ity of land, climate and late water survey makes this section ide al. Cattle pastured on rich grass during the summer are in prime condition for the mar ket. In the winter, hay and corn are fed. The next paper was the Weldon Messenger. There were a total of eight goodLeoncents.and50wereSubscriptionnewspapers.rates$1.00foroneyear,centsforsixmonths,3copiessoldfor25WeallenjoyourJournal.Lotsofnews.
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sponded to a rolling domes tic near the golf course in Leon.Leon PD and DOT re sponded to an oil spill at the 4-way stop in Leon. Lamoni PD responded to juveniles in the pool area at the Lamoni Pool. Lamoni PD responded to a back pack found near the Comile Markerunity Center. Lamoni PD responded to a car and female parked on an interstate bridge near the 6 mile marker on I35. SO, Lamoni PD and Leon PD responded to a sto len vehicle out of Harrison Co. inSO,Missouri.Leon PD and Lamoni PD responded to a missing elderly female out of WayneSO08/26County.andLamoni PD re sponded to a single vehicle accident on I35 near the 3 mile marker.LeonPD responded to a suspicious person on South Main in LamoniLeon. PD responded to a welfare check on a stu dent that didn't show up to school in Lamoni. SO transported, arrest ed and booked Faithyamh Okic of Des Moines on war rants for domestic abuse and unlawful possession of pre scription drugs x17 counts. Leon PD and SO re sponded to a domestic call on North Main in Leon. Leon PD responded to a dog call on South Main St. in Leon.Leon FD responded to a baler fire on 207th Ave., south of Leon. SO responded to a do mestic call at the 12 mile marker on I35. Leon PD responded to a runaway on NW School St. in Leon.Leon PD responded to a dog call on NE Idaho and 7th St.
license. Total $601.11. Michael Ryan Johnson, Kansas City, KS, speed ing over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $121.75. Lancer Thomas Martin, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. TotalRugemeka$906.69. Sankara, Cedar Rapids, IA, no val id driver's license. Total $354.00.
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President, Julie McGonegle, and State 4-H Program Leader, Debbie Nistler, as they were introduced on stage.“We are honored to recognize these special individuals, for their advocacy and dedication to the Iowa 4-H program,” shared Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director, Emily“ThisSaveraid.isagreat way to honor the volunteers and staff across the state of Iowa that gen erously give their time and talents to foster positive partnerships with our 4-H youth,” said Tillie Good, Iowa 4-H staff and volunteer development manager. The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame was initiated in 2002 to help com memorate the 100th anniversary of 4-H. A summary of previous honorees was on dis play at the 2022 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Exhibits Building. These summaries are also available at the Iowa 4-H Foundation office in the Extension 4-H Youth Building at Iowa State University. Information about pre vious inductees to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame also is available on the Iowa 4-H Foundation website, organized by year and by county. Go to Fame.”thenselectfoundation.org/www.iowa4hand“Recognition”“Iowa4-HHallof CountyDecatur SWCD Public MeetingInput Farmers, landown ers, and members of the public are invited to a long-range conser vation planning meet ing for the Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District. This meeting will be held Tuesday, September 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Leon NRCS Office Conference Room – 303 SW Lorraine St., Leon, IA. Contact Cara Morgan with Golden Hills RC&D for more info: ia.nacdnet.netoratcontactcommodations,446-4135.ia.nacdnet.netOfficewith3029hillsrcd.orgcmorgan@golden/712-482-ofKarenMorristheLeonField–karen.morris@or641-IfyourequireacpleaseKarenMorris641-446-4135x3karen.morris@
• President Gregg Davis of Chula, Missouri President Mark Yungeberg of Princeton, Missouri Bruce George of Allerton, Iowa Secretary Ray Meyer of Conception Junction, Missouri John McCloud of Spickard, Missouri Treasurer Allan Mulnix of Bethany, Missouri
LOCAL Our sympathy for the Don McCleary fam ily and to Rosann and Donnie who took care of Don. He passed away in Des Moines. Don was In theLoopLibrary time to make sure we can accommodate a largeBeginningdonation. this week, boxes of 25 library picture books will be heading to every South Elementary classroom and Early Head Start. Each month these boxes of books are put together based on the class’ age, interest, or specific requests from the teacher. They are then dropped off at school and exchanged the next month. If you are a homeschool parent, daycare pro vider, or area teacher and could benefit from one of these boxes of books, please in hisBrent90s. and Kathy took dinner on Sunday to NellKathyWright. Mason and son Brent Mason and Pete McVey and son Marty celebrat ed Kathy’s birthday August 23 at the Mexican Resaturant in Osceola. Marty McVey’s birthday was August 25. Pete McVey had a birthday August 15. Weldon County Club breakfast is ev ery Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Call 641-414-2954 with news or send to Kathy Mason 107 2nd Ave West, Weldon, IA 50264 DCH toServicesNeurologyExpertCornerCloseHome
FNNB$288.80.Bank fka First Newton National Bank to Pavo Hotels, LLC - Parcel
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COURT CASES Van Wert, plaintiff, vs. Debbie Lou Whistler, James T. Whistler, and Parties in Possession, defendants. Petition Filed.
MAGISTRATE Parker Michael Bartz, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).
Total Allen,$185.17.zoneAllen,TotalunderKellerton,10ingFarmingtonTotalunderDenison,Orlando$193.00.Orellana,IA,speeding55orzone(6thru10over).$118.25.SaiKiranBomma,Hills,MI,speed55orunderzone(6thruover).Total$118.25.BilliJoMunyon,IA,speeding55orzone(6thru10over).$118.25.WilliamAllenJackson,OK,speedingover55(6thru10over).TotalWilliamAllenJackson,OK,novaliddirver's
The following real es tate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in proper ty value with the first $500 worth of property exempt. James Mueller and Bethany K. Mueller to Christopher Clark and Mao Zheng - Commencing at the centerline of abandoned RR ROW on N line of 7th Street, Lamoni, Iowa, thence E 248' to a point 5' E of SE corner of concrete driveway on lot 1, block 7, Dancer's Addition to W Lamoni, thence N ... to POB, including easements on part of lot 1 lying W of trunk sewer line for sewer to house, sewer to garbage, buried telephone and buried electrical lines and buried TV cable line to pole in SE corner of lot 1, being a part of lots 1 and 2, block 7, Dancer's Addition to Lamoni and part of abandoned RR ROW; And Commencing 246' N of the SE corner of block 7, Dancer's 2nd Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Iowa, thence due W ... to POB. (Property lines are presumed to run E-W and due N-S for this description.) Transfer stamps
8 The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 COPYINGCOLORFULL Journal-ReporterLeonThe cents60percopy
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the stock holders of Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation d/b/a GRM Networks was held at 10 a.m. August 17, 2022, at the GRM Networks corporate office in Princeton, QuickMissouri,LanceAllerton,BrucetermsDirectorsMissouri.withexpiringwereGeorgeofIowa,TimofBarnard,andMikeofLamoni,Iowa.George,Lanceand
Total Hoepker,10speedingGoodrum,TotalMO,$563.82.canceledcenseOsceola,10speedingBumgarner,Donovan$118.25.BradleyRaymore,MO,over55zone(6thruover).Total$118.25.DustinLeeRiley,IA,drivingwhileliisdenied,suspended,orrevoked.TotalEdithDeLaCruz,Joplin,speedingover55zone.$118.25.RussellLaVestaLaPorte,TX,over55zone(6thruover).Total$118.25.NicholasEdwinWestDesMoines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).
Mike and Peggy Frost Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Total $118.25.John Bee Thao, Broken Arrow, OK, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).
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Mike and Peggy Frost of Decatur County were inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. Ninety-eight21. Iowa counties participated this year and selected 133 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Counties select inductees for their ex ceptional work in con tributing to the lives of 4-H members and the overall IowaaberssurvivingInducteescommunity.ortheirfamilymemwerepresentedcertificatebythe4HFoundation
Total $118.25. Caitlyn Rose Cox, Afton, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).
TotalEric$89.50.Dean Padget, Shorewood, MN, speed ing over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total Suryakant$118.25. Joshi, Overland Park, KS, speed ing over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total Suryakant$118.25. Joshi, Overland Park, KS, open con tainer - driver 21 years old and older. Total $354.00. Ebonee Rochelle Thomas, Murphy, TX, speed ing over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over).
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Pictured above from left to right are Bruce George of Allerton, Iowa, Tim Lance of Barnard, Missouri, and Mike Quick of Lamoni, Iowa. All three were re-elected to the GRM Networks Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the stockholders of Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation d/b/a GRM Networks. The meeting was held at 10 a.m. August 17, 2022, at the GRM Networks corporate office in Princeton, Missouri.
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2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation d/b/a GRM Networks® Quick were re-elected for three-year ElectedtheimmediatelyboardficersDirectorssentedandMeetingattendedForty-seventerms.peopletheAnnualattheoffice2,043werereprebyproxy.TheBoardofelectedofattheirregularmeetingheldfollowingAnnualMeeting.were:
If you suffer from pain or decreased func tion due to a neurologi cal condition, the DCH neurology clinic is here to help. Five consecu tive days each month, Dr. Maher Loutfi visits the DCH Outpatient Clinic to address neu rological conditions including: dementia, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, neu ropathy (pain as a re sult of damage to the nerves), Parkinson’s disease, seizures, and stroke.Dr. Loutfi offers the following services to di agnose and treat neu rological conditions: Botox for migraines, general neurology con sultation to diagnose and treat TwitterHospitalIowa,DecaturCountyandfollowcountyhospital.org,visitableHospitalabout446-2285.neurology,turcountyvisitabouttoCallouruleclosespecialtyease.withtobilitationprogramsBigintions,neurologicalscannerandtoforpracticingDr.VanderbiltincompletedSouthcyhisUniversity,greeceivedmonth.theFridayHospitalatappointmentspain.EMGconductionconditions,neurologicalandnervestudies/topinpointnerveDr.LoutfioffersonsiteDecaturCountyonMonday-typicallyduring3rdweekofeachDr.LoutfirehismedicaldefromDamascuscompletedneurologyresidenattheUniversityofAlabama,andafellowshipNeurophysiologyatUniversity.Loutfihasbeenneurologyoveradecade.Dr.LoutfiisableuseourmobileMRIonsitePET/CTtodiagnosecondiandworkshandhandwithourLSVTandLSVTLoudinourrehadepartmenthelptreatpatientsParkinson’sdisForexceptionalhealthcare,tohome,schedanappointmentinOutpatientClinic.usat641-446-2285learnmore.TolearnmoreourENTservice,https://www.decahospital.org/orcall641-TolearnmoreDecaturCountyandouravailservices,pleasewww.decaturorusonFacebookInstagram@andon@dch_iowa.
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Total $118.25.Ronald D. Garcia Delcid, Carrollton, GA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).
TotalRebecca$89.50.Sue Hannaway, Aurora, CO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).
The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 9 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 THE CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISINGCLASSIFIEDRATESCLASSIFIEDADDEADLINEFriday-4:00p.m. Minimum $5.00 for 20 words or under, 15 cents per word over. Second or continuous insertion onehalf price. WANT ADS must be paid be-fore they are run. NO BlindEXCEPTIONSad : 20 cents per word Blind Ads: When the name of advertiser or phone number is not giv en in ad involving answer ing or handling inquiries by our office force, an ad ditional charge of $2.00 to the above rate will be made. Displayed classified ads with borders are $6.00 per inch. In Memoriams will be basic charge of $15.00 minimum charge for up to 25 lines of one column type and 20 cents a line over 25. All poetry, 50 cents per line. Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00. Cards of Thanks: A charge of $5.00 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 10 cents a word over 50 words. Obituaries - A charge of $32.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a pic ture with an obituary. Engagement and wed ding pictures: single col umn, $5; two column, $10. Wedding details for publication in JournalReporter, 10 inches free. $4.00 per inch over. Not responsible for photographs, clippings or other items left for publication
FOR RENT: BWL Self-Storage Contain ers - 8' x 20' or 8' x 40'. Behind Hy-Vee in Leon. Call Cayle Bucking ham, 641-414-4480. If no answer leave mes sage. 35tfc FOR SALE Interested parties should stop by and fill out an application or send resume to: Westview Acres Care Center 203 SW Lorraine Street Leon, Iowa 50144 Phone: 641-446-4165 Benefits include: Flexible scheduling, referral bonus, generous call in pay bonus and vacation benefits are available to full and part time employees. Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance benefits after 60 days. We also offer a caring and friendly work environment! ** HELP WANTED ** ●CNA ●LPN ●RN Full Time positions available Jody Wilson in partnership with Eric Dale 641-572-0990 for emergency repairs │jody@leonphc.com Serving South Central Iowa Specializing in: GeoThermal,Heating/CoolingBoiler, **WINTER MAINTENANCE ON HEATING UNIT** $69 in town $79 outside area 7 Years of technical service experience. CALL TO SIGN UP FOR ONE OF OUR MAINTENANCE PLANS! 641-572-0990 | jody@leonphc.com Serving South Central Iowa PER MAR SECURITY IS NOW HIRING *Per Mar Security is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities*Opportunity • Competitive Compensation • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Great full-time and parttime shifts available! • Life insurance Medical, dental, and vision coverage! • 401K • Free uniforms! • We put you through all of the necessary training! • dental, Why Work For Us? If interested, apply online at www.permarsecurity.com or contact the Recruiter at aessy@permarsecurity.com or by phone at 515-689-0326 Starting Pay Rate of $13 Per Hour. FULL TIME FIRST SHIFT 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Starting Pay Rate of $14 Per Hour. FULL TIME SECOND SHIFT 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Leon Hardware & Appliances Plumbing Hardware Appliances Mattresses 300 West 1st Street Leon, IA 50144 Phonewww.leonhardwarehank.com641-446-4123 18189 Hwy 69 • Leon, Iowa • 641-446-4198 DeltaMetals.co/ The City of Leon will be accepting applications for a Public Works Position. The individual will need knowledge and experience in street, storm sewer, cemetery, parks maintenance, etc. The individual will be required to obtain a CDL. The individual will be required to work after normal work hours, holidays, and weekends as needed. Starting wage will be based upon experience and qualifications. Applications may be picked up at Leon City Hall, 104 W 1st St. Leon, IA or by calling 641-446-6221. Accepting applications until position is filled. EOE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Leon PUBLIC WORKS HELP WANTED “We are taking on new customers for lawn care and pest control.” GENERACMiscellaneousStand by Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and fam ily stay safe and com fortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for addi tional terms and condi tions. netmarvkrauspromotions.info:AMMOselectionderSun.3-8pm,CounciltemberGUNSporting1-855-954-5087GoodsSHOW:Sep2-4Westfair,Bluffs,IAFriSat.9am-5pm,9am-3pm.$7(un14FREE).LargeofGUNSandforsale!More563-608-4401www. Midwest Wholesale Outlet Your 50% off Everything Store Closeouts, Returns, Surplus TRUE VALUE STORES 19563 Hwy 69 N, Leon, IA 1012 Jeffreys Dr. Osceola, IA FOR SALE: Ruger 44 carbine, $750; Lib erty 25 gun safe, $1,200; and Country line 40 ton log splitter brand new, $1,500/$2,000, in Leon, IA. Contact 402-6378511. 1t31p
"B" located in a portion of lot 7 of TSC Subdivision in the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed November 2, 2011 in Book 2011 Page 1465, more particularly de scribed as: Commencing at a ½ inch iron pin on the NW corner of said lot 7; thence N ... to POB, containing 1.55 acres. Transfer stamps $447.20.Bradley D. Edmister and Kelly A. Edmister to Rodnie Gene Kelley - A tract of land described as beginning at a point located at the center of the County Road (said road being named 205th Street) on the W line of the fract. W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 30, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. This quit claim deed is given to cancel a right of first refusal set forth in a warranty deed dat ed March 9, 2012, and filed for record March 12, 2012, in Book 2012 at Page 307 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder. No transferRobertstamps.L. Bjorland, aka Robert Lee Bjorland to Lamoni Community School District - W ½ of lot 3, block 4, Central Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stampsShannon$21.60. K. Smith Revocable Trust Agreement dated November 13, 2017 to Abraham Properties, LLC - Parcel "B" located in the S ½ SW 1/4 of Section 1, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying S and E of Yukon Road and lying W of Zenith Road, as shown in Plat of Survey filed May 24, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-0853, in the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder's Office and con taining 34.64 acres; AND Parcel "D" located in that portion of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 lying S and E of Yukon Road, the E ½ NW 1/4, NE 1/4 and the N ½ SE 1/4 ly ing S and W of Zenith Road, all in Section 12, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed May 24, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0853, in the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder's Office and con taining 140.08 acres, includ ing 0.7 acres for cemetery purposes, known as Logan Cemetery; AND A 20' wide ingress-egress easement measuring 10' each side of centerline located in the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 12, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Easement Plat filed May 26, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0863, in the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder's Office, for the benefit of the owner of parcel "C" and Parcel "D" of said Section 12 as shown in Plat of Survey filed May 24, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0853, in the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder's Office. Transfer stamps $1,671.20.Vertical Bridge NTCF, LLC to Vertical Bridge Towers IV, LLC - A tract or parcel of land situated in the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 11, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the center line of a public road on the S bound ary of the NW 1/4 of said Section 11, which point is E 365.9' from the W 1/4 cor ner of Section 11 and marks the SW corner of the tract of land conveyed herein; thence N ... to the POB, con taining 1.0 acre, more or less exclusive of the public road. AND BEING the same prop erty conveyed to American Telephone and Telegraph Company, a New York cor poration from E.L. Bruce and Marie Bruce by Warrant Deed dated December 06, 1956 and recorded December 18, 1956 in Deed Book 292, Page 360; AND FURTHER CONVEYED to American Tower Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation from AT&T Corp., a New York corporation, formerly known as American Telephone and Telegraph Company by Quitclaim Deed dated May 31, 2000 and recorded August 09, 2000 in Deed Book 409, Page 100; AND FURTHER CONVEYED to Arkatek, Inc., an Arkansas corporation from American Tower Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation by Quitclaim Deed dated August 19, 2002 and re corded September 20, 2002 in Deed Book 2002, Page 1459. No transfer stamps. Kent Dudney and Julie Dudney to Douglas D. Newton - E 317' N 210' of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 18, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, except 1 acre in the NW corner of the E 28 acres of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 18, T 70, R 25 W of the 5th P.M. Transfer stampsRodnie$119.20.Gene Kelley to Michael Adam Banks and Tanya Lanea Banks - A tract of land described as begin ning at a point located at the center of the County Road (said road being named 205th Street) on the W line of the fract. W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 30, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $319.20.Darel D. Foland and Phyllis A. Foland to Darel Foland and Phyllis Foland, Co-Trustees of Darel and Phyllis Foland Revocable Trust u/a dated July 27, 2022 - N ½ SW 1/4 of Section 23 and the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 22, all in T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. DR RE Holdings II, LLC to Sligh Family Farms, LLC - Parcel "A" in that part of the S ½ S ½ SW 1/4 of Section 31, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed May 14, 2018 in Book 2018 at Page 0571, described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of said Section 31; thence N ... to POB, having an area of 30.28 acres, including 4.70 acres of Decatur County Road Easement. Transfer stampsTyson$318.40.David Smith and Amber Michelle Smith to Hoch Holdings, LLC - N ½ NW 1/4 Section 2, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT beginning at NW corner of said Section 2, S 639.8', thence NE along ex isting fence .... to beginning; AND EXCEPT Parcel "A" located in a portion of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly de scribe as: Commencing at a lad plug on the N 1/4 corner of said Section 2, thence S ... to POB, containing 3.67 acres subject to any ease ments of record. Transfer stamps $600.80.
NOTICE: “All real es tate 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 in tention to make any such preferences, limitations or dis-crimination. We will not know-ingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal op portunity basis.” NOTICE STATEWIDE FOR RENT
Permanent Program Technician
WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c FOR RENT: One bed room apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Sharon Boord, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday. tf42c
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The Clarke/Decatur County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Osceola, Iowa, is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position. The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial. The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www.usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number FSACO-11625623Questions22-IA-KR. regarding this position can be directed to Kathy Henely, at (641) 342-2162 or emailing Kathy.Henely@usda.gov.
The deadline for filing an application is 9/14/2022. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
100 YEARS AGO (August 31, 1922) A number of Leon people got together and held a picnic sup per at Harvey Park in south Leon in honor of Eva Smith and broth er, Ed. C. Smith, who were around from Long Beach, Calif. The fol lowing were in atten dance: Mr. and Mrs. Mike Springer, Robert Palmer, Ed Smith, Eva Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Springer, Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Long and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Colby and family, Mrs. Campbell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Birchard, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Teale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chastain and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Shields, Dr. and Mrs. Foxworthy and Ollie, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wasson, Helen Gammill and Della Buell. S. C. Duff, who was employed at the Ernie Hamilton garage on east Ninth Street had the end of the first fin ger on his right hand taken off. He was work ing on the city tractor and the machinery in some way caught his finger and the end was crushed
Then he added almost as an after-thought: "Don't let it discour age you!" With that he walked to his big Cadillac and drove off before there was time for aMarriagespicture. - Rowena Manchester and Stanley R. Melas were married in Des Moines. Ruth Cox and Kenneth A. Smith were married in Leon. Helen Louise Shira and Seaman First Class Edwin Ray Cross were married. Frances Heerema and Robert McGee were married in Indianola. Patricia Hyland and Robert Donhowe were married in Osceola.Maude Ross of Burlington was spend ing her vacation with her sister, Mrs. George Moneysmith and fam ily inMrs.Leon.Wayne Bucy returned to Kansas City after spending a few days here visiting her grandfather, E.L. Shira, and mother, Winnie Evans, and at tending the funeral of her aunt. Mrs. John Hoffman.Mrs.Clair Biddison, formerly Marcella Hull, underwent major sur gery at a Pueblo, Colo. hospital. Her aunt, Kate Hull, was with her during her illness.
Zach Clark (left), Central Decatur Activities Director, presents a Leon Rodeo Shirt to Jamie Pollard, Athletic Director Iowa State University.
On Tuesday, August 23, Jamie Pollard, Athletic Director for Iowa State University was the guest speaker during the annual welcome back meeting for the staff at Central Decatur. Zach Clark, CD’s Activities Director, was instrumental in getting Pollard to come to the school. “We gave him a CD Athletics shirt, but also picked out a unique gift for him as a first time visi tor to Leon – a Leon Rodeo Shirt.” inclusion in Pies and Patries that was in the newest edition of Home Economic Teachers Favorite Recipes cook bookWinnersseries. of gift cer tificates from Sheryl's Open House was Denise Crowe, Mabel Smith, Sandra Reno, Marie Place, Grace Horn, Dot Hickman, Thelma Rippey, Mary Baker, Gloria Hamilton, Greta Willis, Pauline Rippey, Mary Hyatt, Cecile Hamilton, Nell Smith, LaVerne Arnold, Pearl Boyce and Ada Akers. B&W Furniture (Plaza Furniture) was moving into their new building located across the highway from the new Hy-Vee Store at the west edge of Leon. Births at the Decatur County Hospital: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Akes, a son, Brandon William born August 21; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Yutzy, a son, Nelson Wayne, born August 23; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Partridge, a son, Samuel Charles, born August 24.
10 The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 TWICETALESTOLD (continued from page 4) BERBER CARPET NOW$499 sq. yd. & up 3 pc. - White COFFEE TABLE and 2 End Tables NOW$16900 Special One-of-Kind Items - Some Have Scratches Plaza Furniture Leon, Iowa (641) 446-4187MC, DiscoverVisa, Sept.Sept.Sept.Thursday,18-5Friday,28-5Saturday,38-4 Full Size MATTRESS & BOX NOW$29900SET 3 Day SOFA & LOVESEAT NOW$69900SET La-Z-Boy ROCKER RECLINER NOW$29900 La-Z-Boy SOFA RECLINER NOW$79900 Large - Oak GUN CABINET Very Fancy NOW$53000 2 pc. NOWSECTIONAL$79900 SOFA only NOW$36900 5 pc. - Chromcraft TABLE and 4 Swivel Chairs NOW$1,19900 Knee Hole LARGE DESK NOW$28800Click Down SOFA NOW$19900 3 pc. - Drop Leaf TABLE and 2 Chairs NOW$19900 SCIT Theatre Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444 Rated PG 1 hr. 38 mins. Hank, a loveable dog with a head full of dreams about becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his des tiny. ALL TICKETS $5. Popcorn $2. All other concessions $3 Tickets may also be purchased at the door. No credit cards accepted on site. Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 5:00 p.m. September 2, 3 and 4 Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
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ISU Athletic Director is Guest Speaker at CD
Although it’s the time of year for corn to start drying down, this field is showing the effects of the dry weather that has also been hurting pasture and hay fields in the county. Some area farmers are having issues with ponds drying up and the bacteria that has been forming in the stale water. No moisture is forecast in the next week.
fact that the fair offi cials had arranged for rain insurance, the day would have been a big loss.Marriage License - Oscar C. Watts and Cleora L. Pitkins. The following from Decatur County were among the graduates at the summer term of the Iowa State Teachers' College: Ruberta Lillian McKern, Garden Grove; Epsy LaVerne Jones, Grand River; and Clara May Howard, Weldon. Ethel Dobson and Joe spent a day with Mrs. Dobson's mother, Mrs. Tom Baker. Mrs. Phil Lantz and daughters, Fern and Mrs. Clyde Johnson left to attend the state fair. Warren Hullinger, who had been employed in the E.E. Smith bar ber shop, had gone to Bethany, MO, where he was working in the John Atteberry shop. Tracy Eivins
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75 YEARS AGO (August 28, 1947) Dean Akes, 27, LeRoy, was a patient at the Decatur County Hospital where he was being treated for burns. The accident occurred when a spark from a car on which Akes was working in his garage ignited gasoline on the floor. His hands and right side were quite severely burned. The barn and an adjoining shed at the Walter Scott farm northeast of Leon on the old Leon and Garden Grove road, were burned about 4 o'clock in the morn ing, when lightning struck the buildings during the heavy rain and electrical storm. Several hundred bales of hay and straw and a little over 100 bushels of oats were destroyed. Mr. Scott had some in surance.Leon played host to a celebrity. The fa mous labor leader, John L. Lewis, stopped at the Leon Hotel. Representatives of The Leon Journal-Reporter were on hand early that morning to interview, but the results were nil. John's comments when he emerged from the hotel cafe where he ate breakfast, were of his usual variety, terse and very uncommunicative. "I have nothing to say.... just passing through."
Corn is Starting to Fire
