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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2022
P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 28
Interior Steel in Place, and Exterior Finishing in Progress on DCH Outpatient Clinic Expansion
Exterior brick work almost completed on the north and east sides of the building. by Shannon Erb, Marketing DCH Over the last few months, construction on the new DCH Outpatient Clinic has progressed on schedule, and soon the work on the exterior of the building will be completed. As the exterior work begins to wind
down, work on the interior of the building has already begun. Inside the building, structural steel is in place, and provides a tangible representation of the various hallways, exams rooms, offices, nurse stations, and waiting areas throughout the
new space. As the interior takes shape, the selection of furniture, paint colors, flooring, and light fixtures is also in progress. As we look at a multitude of options for these items, our goal for the building is to provide a comforting, welcoming space for our patients,
Local Farmers Market Helps Foster Community Pride
Everett Parmer's vegetable stand at the local Paradise Farmers' Market.
By David Fuller One of the challenges that all small towns have is to establish community pride. The City of Leon and other property owners have done a great job of removing old non livable houses from our community. The next step is to continue this community pride by making improvements to the vacant lots that are left after the demolition. This pride can surface as commerce, athletics, schools and community and property improvements. The Leon Journal Reporter has begun a series on community and property improvements within the city of Leon. Each story in this series will focus on an individual that has made an effort to im-
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their loved ones, and our community. When you visit our facility, we want you to feel at ease, and comfortable in your surroundings. In the new waiting area, multiple seating options will be available. When you visit, you’ll be able to choose from traditional chairs,
prove the community or their own personal property. The Leon Journal-Reporter has highlighted a couple community pride projects already in the newspaper. They also are encouraging anyone who would like to nominate a neighbor or community project, to contact them at 641446-4151. Our third story is about the Paradise Farmers' Market that is located on the northeast corner of the square every Thursday. The current market was started in 1996 by "Bud" Parmer and his son Everett. Everett told me that they raised their produce in two green houses and an outside garden. As a teenager, helping his dad, Everett said that he "would never have a garden when he grew up". But here he is in 2022 still tending his gardens. He said he guesses it is just "in his blood". Everett said that at times he has been questioned on where his produce comes from. He told me that all of (continued on page 8)
Grand River Rodeo Bucks Out August 19 and 20
On the afternoon of Monday, August 1, a crop dusting plane crashed into a timbered area west of Decatur and the pilot walked away unharmed. Local crop dusting pilot Jordan Omstead, Lamoni, was forced to make a crash landing of his AT-301 fixed wing single engine air craft soon after taking off from the Lamoni Airport, when according to Chris Lane, Decatur County Sheriff, the plane lost power and was unable to climb. Omstead was not injured in the crash. Area law enforcement agencies, Leon and Grand River fire departments, along with the Decatur County Ambulance, responded to a report of a crop duster airplane down and was on fire. The plane was located in a timbered area north of the Schildberg Rock Quarry on Highway 2. Sheriff Lane indicated that Omstead was flying in a northeasterly direction when the accident occurred. The plane skimmed the tree tops before going down. Omstead had exited the plane before it caught fire. The crash is being investigated by the FAA and NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board).
The 40th annual Grand River Lion's Club Championship Rodeo will be held at the Grand River Rodeo grounds August 19 and 20 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Advance tickets are still available and can be found at First Interstate Bank and Farmers Bank in Leon; American State Bank and BTC Bank in Lamoni; and at Mount Ayr at City State Bank. Adult tickets are $6 and kids are $4. At the gate, adult tickets are $8 and kids ages 5-12 are $5 with children under 5 free. There will be Muttin Bustin each (continued on page 3)
benches, pub height chairs, and even a booth. We hope the various types of seating will allow patients, visitors, and those waiting for a loved one during a longer procedure to find comfort in the different options. When checking in for an appointment, our new check in desk will allow for more privacy as you provide information we may need for your appointment. The new check in desk will have chairs for you to sit in while you fill out the necessary paperwork so you can feel comfortable during every part of your visit. Multiple check in windows will help you get checked in faster, and will allow you to have privacy if you need to ask any questions of our staff. As you move on to the next step in your appointment and meet with your provider, our exam rooms will extend the same comfort as our lobby. Each exam room will include two chairs, and an exam table if your provider uses one. If your pro-
vider doesn’t typically use an exam table, you may have a room without one, which will allow for more space in the room. After you finish your appointment, you will have one last trip through our lobby as you check out and continue on with the rest of your day. A restroom will be accessible directly off the lobby to ensure easy access to those facilities when you need them. Our primary goal with this new building is to provide access to the specialists you need, who provide the care you deserve. As we continue to evolve to meet that goal, there is another exciting update coming to Decatur County Hospital while the new building is being completed. In late September 2022, our radiology department will be installing an upgraded CT scanner. As we continue to see more cases of advanced health conditions, and as we con(continued on page 8)
McBirnie is New Postmaster in Leon
Amy McBirnie, right, is the new Postmaster in Leon. Eva Takacs, left, has replaced Amy as the Supervisor in the Leon Post Office.
On August 2, Amy McBirnie was installed as Leon’s new Postmaster replacing Jennifer Crees who took other employment. McBirnie started her postal career as a PTF Clerk in October of 2007 in Montezuma. From there she had assignments in Colfax, Marshalltown and New Sharon. Amy has worked in management since becoming a traveling-
full time supervisor in Leon from October 2015 to May 2022 and now Postmaster. Amy and her husband Ed, a former USPS city carrier, have been married 35 years and have three grown children, Amanda, Chaz and Carissa. Longtime postal employee, Eva Takacs, has replaced Amy as supervisor in the Leon Post Office.
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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DEATH NOTICE LEE, Jimmie, 79, of Grand River, Iowa, died on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Southern Hills Specialty Care Center in Osceola, Iowa. Funeral services are pending through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.
of Life will be held from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on his birthday, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at The View at Briarcliff Marriott and at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 26, at Clio Country Music Jubilee, in Clio, Missouri. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
OBITUARIES
HERKELMAN, Dwight William, 89, of Leon, Iowa, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Westview Acres Care Center in Leon, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, with Pastor Jim Fisher officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Iowa. Visitation will be held on DWIGHT WILLIAM Wednesday, August 10, HERKELMAN at the Slade-O'Donnell Dwight William Funeral Home, beginHerkelman, age 89, of ning at 2:00 p.m. with Leon, Iowa, the son of family receiving friends Waldo William and Milfrom 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. dred Isabel (Dasher) JONES JIMMERSON Herkelman, was born HIXSON, Freda June 2, 1933, at AtlanGrace, 99, of Grand tic, Iowa. He died at River, Iowa, died on Westview Acres Care Saturday, August 6, Center in Leon, Iowa 2022, at Southern on August 4, 2022. Dwight grew up in Hills Specialty Care in the Dexter, Iowa area Osceola, Iowa. Funeral and graduated from services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Dexfield High School in August 12, 2022, at 1951. Later that same the Slade-O'Donnell year he was united Funeral Home in Leon, in marriage to Wilma Iowa, with Rick Melick Louise Brooks. They officiating. Interment were blessed with five will be held in the children, Samuel, RobGrand River Cemetery, ert, Melvin, Linda, and Grand River, Iowa. Marion. Wilma passed Visitation will be held away in 1958, soon afon Thursday, August 11, ter Marion’s birth. On at the Slade-O'Donnell December 31, 1958, Funeral Home, begin- Dwight married Dixie ning at 2:00 p.m., with Glee Williams. Her two family receiving friends daughters, Connie and Carmen, became part from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund of his family as they has been established raised their children together along with their by the family. own daughter, DwighSHIELDS, Cleo Earle, ta, known as Dee. Over his lifetime, 63, of Lamoni, Iowa, Dwight worked varidied on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. ous jobs including beA memorial gathering ing a hired farm hand, will be held from 5:00 city worker, plumber, - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, school custodian, and August 12, 2022, at the trolley driver. He also Lamoni Community volunteered as a fireCenter in Lamoni, man. He was a memIowa. Arrangements ber of the New Salem are through the Slade- Baptist Church south O'Donnell Funeral of Leon, the Leon Lions Club, served as a Home in Leon, Iowa. district governor, and LASWELL, Jerry Lynn, was a new member of 80, of Verona, Missouri, the Cowl-Scott Ameridied on Thursday, July can Legion Post #80 in 21, 2022. A Celebration Leon. Preceding him in death were his parents; wives, Wilma and Dixie; daughter, CarDr. Bryan Nowlin men; and sister, Delores Tate. Survivors include his children, Sam and Karen Herkelman of Shell Knob, Mis303 S. Linden souri, Robert and Jan Lamoni, Iowa Herkelman of Brandon, Florida, Melvin Call 641-784-6677 Herkelman of Walcott, Mon.-Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Iowa, Connie Probasco Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Evenings by appointment of Des Moines, Iowa, Linda and Terry Miller of Portage, Pennsylvania, Dee and Jerry Winebrenner of Leon, Iowa, and Marion and Kathryn Van Fosson of
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Lititz, Pennsylvania; 18 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 11 great, great grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Burkheimer of Ames, Iowa, Carol Van Fosson of Mitchellville, Iowa, and David Herkelman of Cimmaron, Kansas; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.
FREDA GRACE JONES JIMMERSON HIXSON Freda Grace Jones Jimmerson Hixson, age 99 years 10 months 14 days, of Grand River, Iowa died August 6, 2022, at Southern Hills Specialty Care, Osceola, Iowa. Freda was born September 22, 1922, the daughter of G. Lebert and Hattie (Carrier) Jones. She was the youngest of six children. Freda attended Country School in rural Decatur County, Iowa and Leon High School. She worked for her brother-in-law at Palmer Garage where she met her future husband, Lloyd Jimmerson. Later she worked at the Decatur County Hospital and was coowner and bookkeeper of Jimmerson Trucking. On May 17, 1941, Freda married Lloyd Harland Jimmerson. To this union four sons and one daughter were born. On November 30, 1966, Lloyd was killed in a gravel truck accident. Freda ran the trucking business with her sons, Gary, Ronald, and Daniel as truck drivers. On January 8, 1971, Freda married Myrl Hixson and moved to Humeston, Iowa. After his death on March 10, 1990, Freda returned to her home in Grand River. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events, gardening, her flowers, and mowing her yard. She was very proud of the baby quilts she made for her grandchildren. Freda was a member of the Grand River Baptist Church. Freda is survived by her children, Ronald (Patty) Jimmerson of Osceola, Iowa, Eula (Duane) Dolecheck of Creston, Iowa, Daniel (Joan) Jimmerson of Des Moines, Iowa, and Melvis (Marsha) Jimmerson of Van Meter, Iowa; 15 grandchildren, Grant (Stephanie) Jimmerson, Galen (Patti) Jimmerson, Shelly (Darin) Wookey, Todd (Angela) Jimmerson, Troy Jimmerson, Angela Dolecheck, Sheila (Sean) Jenkins, Melissa Clymer, Teresa
(Rob) Cox, Lori (Eddie) Bowman, Christina (Mark) Figueroa, Monte Jimmerson, Melanie Strain, Mindy (Ryan) Bryngelson, and Mark (Julie) Jimmerson; 35 great grandchildren; 20 great, great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Halcyon Jimmerson; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceding Freda in death were her parents; husbands, Lloyd and Myrl; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Carol Jimmerson; brothers, Clifford (Alma) Jones, Clarence Jones, and Raymond (Letha) Jones; sisters, Thelma (Glen) Palmer and Doris (Jim) Robinson; siblings-in-law, Henry (Bessie) Jimmerson, Elbert (Beulah) Jimmerson, Robert Jimmerson, Juanita (Lowell) Overholtzer, and Vera (Harold) Blades.
Shields. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Shields of Lamoni; five children, Travis Shields of Carlisle, Iowa, Tara Shields of Leon, Shellie and Kevin Klommhaus of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Lisa and Travis Jeanes of Lamoni, and Carrie Phelps and fiancé, Curt Corwin, of Lamoni; 11 grandchildren, Sierra Shields, Kolby, Kaleb, and Kadan Hansen, Kaitlyn and Ryan Parrott, Kasydi and Kade Klommhaus, Ryean, Hagen, and Caylie Phelps, and Macie Jeanes; great grandson, Knox Parrott; sister, Connie McCarl and Richard of Des Moines, Iowa; brother, Curt Shields and Kathy of Lamoni; one nephew, Cody Shields; and many other family and friends. (More Obituaries on page 3)
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CLEO EARLE SHIELDS Cleo Earle Shields, age 63, was born on January 31, 1959, in Leon, Iowa to Robert E. and Margaret E. (Akers) Shields. He left this life from his Lamoni, Iowa home on August 5, 2022. Cleo grew up in Grand River, Iowa and attended grade school and junior high at Grand Valley Schools in Grand River and Kellerton. The family moved to Lamoni in 1974, where Cleo attended four years of high school. Cleo has two siblings, Connie and Curtis. Cleo married Denise Rex on February 8, 1977, to which two children, were born, Travis and Tara. They later divorced in 1986. In 1999, Cleo married Joyce (Elliott) Hynden. He hated the word “step” when it came to family, so in 1999, he gained three daughters, Michelle, Lisa, and Carrie. He worked at Plaza Furniture in Leon, Iowa for 26 years and Crown Colony in Lamoni for 22 years. Cleo enjoyed doing crosswords, tinkering with autos, riding his “hog” with Cody, and joking with his grandkids and drawing goofy pictures for them. Cleo was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret
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OBITUARIES
JERRY LYNN LASWELL Jerry Lynn Laswell, age 80, of Verona, Missouri, passed away from The Children and Grandchildren of this life into the loving arms of our Lord July 21, 2022. He was born and raised in Kansas City (Avondale), Miswould like to honor their souri August 10, 1941. The best husband 50th Wedding Anniversary and father, Jerry loved his family immensely, with a Card Shower cherishing the moments he shared with on Friday, August 19, 2022. them. Without hesitaCards may be sent to: Chuck and Marilyn Warren tion, he showed pa604 SW Lorraine tience and affection Leon, IA 50144 for the women in his life. Jerry was the most Love, your Kids and Grandkids
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90th Birthday The family of Maizel Dunn would like to honor her 90th birthday with a Card Shower on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Cards may be sent to: Maizel Dunn, Westiew Acres Care Center, 203 SW Lorraine, Leon, IA 50144.
Family Reunions Showers Reunion
The annual Showers' Family Reunion was held at the Davis City Community Center on July 31, 2022. A potluck lunch was enjoyed by all with connecting with cousins and picture taking. The following attended: Judy Patton, LaVern Prickett, Rosanna Brammer of Des Moines, Terry Chapman, Bethany, MO, Rachel and
Sawyer Conrad, Indianola, Ashley, Ruby and Abigail Toney, Creston; Wayne and Debby Showers, Don and Tonya Showers, Clifford and Linda Chapman, Brian and Tammy Harrah all of Leon. Next year’s annual reunion is scheduled for July 30, 2023.
Decatur County Soil & Water
The Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioner's monthly meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, at 303 SW Lorraine St., Leon. Tentative agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, treasurer's report, and bills; approval of IFIP payments, amendments, maintenance agreements and applications; district business and plans for next meeting.
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kind, loving, gentle, sweet soul and never met a stranger. He was blessed and lucky to have spent a lot of his life living his dream in the country with the love of his life. Jerry enjoyed the lake boating, building their own home, many farm (pets) animals, and tending to his lawn and garden. Able to fix anything, he was a successful business owner of an auto body and fender repair shop in Avondale, Missouri. Jerry enjoyed talking to everyone, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, listening to country music, and recalling memories of when he was a MC at Clio Country Music Jubilee Show. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs: Bella and Digger; cats: Shed and Izzi; and many other fur babies throughout the years. If you asked anyone who knew him, they would say what a great family man, neighbor, and friend he was. There are many memories for all who knew him reminding them of the love that
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they had shared with Jerry. He will be missed dearly. He is survived by his adoring wife “Sweepee” of 61 years, Doris Laswell of Verona, Missouri; and three daughters: Tina Shook, Lori Laswell, and Colleen (Troy) Adrian, all of Kansas City, Missouri. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Lynae (Bill) Watkins, Courtney Poole, Casey Poole, Bobbi Jo Malinda, Cole Adrian, and Sami Adrian; five great-grandchildren: Phoenix, Reese, Rowan, Burke, Addison; sister, Jody Portwood; his 102-year-old momin-law, Betty Baughman; as well as several nieces and nephews; and son-in-law, Gary Poole (Kelly). Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Theran “Spud” Laswell and Elizabeth (Kidwell) Laswell; two daughters: Julie Laswell and Kim Poole; son-in-law, Kevin Shook; brother, Colby Laswell; and two sisters: Shirley Sons and Marilyn Livasy.
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Orthopedic Surgery Close to Home (continued from page 2) provide a solution that meets your needs. As an added benefit for our total joint replacement surgery patients, we now offer a FREE service to help you prepare for and recover from total joint surgery. Representatives from our partner–Goldfinch Health– will work with your surgical team, other hospital staff, and you to help ensure you receive care based on Advanced Surgical Pathways. These approaches are designed to enhance your preparation for surgery, better manage any surgery-related pain, and minimize your need to use addictive opioid painkillers. Through this partnership, we will provide access to three tools at no cost to you: 1) A Nurse Navigator to help you through your surgery journey, 2) A customized app to connect with your Nurse Navigator, and 3) A “prepared for surgery” care package to help you have the best surgery experience possible. Depending on your insurance, you may not need a referral to see our orthopedic team. To learn more and schedule your consultation, call our Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and all our available services, please visit www. decaturcounty hospital.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa.
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Grand River Rodeo Aug. 19 and 20 (continued from page 1) night at 7:00 p.m. for ages 7 and under; steer riding will also be held during the rodeo with sign in beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night; and the always fun Chicken Chase for ages 5-10 each night of the rodeo, as well. The Rawide and Dusty Show will be the special entertainment provided by the Grand River Rodeo Co. Enjoy DJ Shining Star Shellie Adams following the rodeo Friday night and dance to Band Jesse and the Medicine Men after the rodeo Saturday night. Both will be held on the rodeo grounds.
Reduce Maintenance Costs By Applying For Grants For Clean School Buses
The Leon and Lamoni School Districts are among more than 200 school districts in Iowa that meet criteria to apply for grants through the Clean School Bus Program. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is encouraging Iowa school districts to apply for rebates offered by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2022 Clean School Bus Program (CSBP) as a way to save Iowa tax dollars. After the application process closes on August 19, the EPA will offer eligible school districts up to $500 million to replace old school buses with new zero-emission and low-emission school buses. “This program is an opportunity for school districts in Iowa to update their fleets with zero or reduced emission models that vastly reduce fuel and maintenance costs, saving Iowa tax dollars,” said Sand. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 provides up to $5 billion for the Clean School Bus Program through the fiscal year 2026. Grants, rebates, or contracts are available for up to 100% of the cost of replacement buses and charging and fueling infrastructure. The EPA may also prioritize applications from rural school districts, high-need local education agencies, and tribal schools.
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, August 10, 2022
TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (August 7, 2002) The Leon Little River Car Show was another great success in its seventh year as cars from as far away as Oklahoma rolled into town. Despite a scorcher of a day, over 157 vehicles were on display. The Statue of Liberty that sits in the Decatur County Courthouse yard received a major facelift. At the time, the statue was 52 years old. Decatur County Board of Supervisors pictured with the statue were Gary Stripe, J.R. Cornett and Larry Eastin. Senator Charles Grassley gifted the City of Grand River $30,000 to be used towards purchasing a fire truck for use with grass and brush fires. The money was part of funding for 23 Iowa communities from the United States Department of Agriculture, part of the Community Facilities Economic Impact Initiative grant program. The family of Allen and Virginia Miller of rural Leon held a card shower celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on August 11. Decatur's Darlings for July 2022 at the DCH were Breckin Lawrence Davis, son of Amanda and Heath Davis of Lamoni; Landon Brant Gilliland, son of Gina and Travis Gilliland of Lamoni; Maizee McKinze Lindsey, daughter of Corey and Tonya Lindsey of Leon; Alexa Marie Anderson, daughter of Brandy and Tracy Anderson of Mt. Ayr; and Shakota Mae-Lynn Williams, daughter of Angela and Bryan Williams of Decatur. Four generations: great grandfather Floyd Collins, grandfather Don Collins, fa-
ther Clint Collins and Jordan Collins; and great grandmother Shirley Collins, grandmother Linda Joyce, mother Melissa Sunata and Micah. 50 Years Ago (August 10, 1972) The new Lutheran minister, Rev. Robert Faga and family, moved to Leon from Latimer. They were living in the Presbyterian Manse while the Lutheran Missouri Synod was building a house for them on Ben Lou Drive. Beside Rev. Faga, the family consisted of his wife Sonnie and David, 16, Cynthia, 15, Becky, 8, Gayle, 7 and Marla, 4. The congregation was also planning on building a new church as well. Delegates from Decatur County to the Iowa Republican State Convention were Lee Hewlett, W.H. Barnes, Frances Campbell, Anthony Crandall, Paul Griffith, David Haseltine, Harold Tabor, Alice and Carl Coffey, Eleanora Miller, Oda McKern, Dean Vaughn and Homer Warren. Richard Virden and Robert Kelly, both of Leon, were attending Army Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Both men were then transferred to Fort Carson, CO. Receptionists at the Decatur County Museum were Himena Hoffman, Enola Downard, Teresa Tullis, Doris Rhodes, Edna Young, Eileen Hamlin, Leonore Barrett and Edna Young. First and second place winners in the Leon Library Summer Reading Program were Shelly Dunn, David Webb, Irene Miller, Danny Ridgway, Shanda South and Tammy Foland. Honorable mention went to Beth Carroll, Susan Mullins, Sherry
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Craig, Debbie Sinclair, Shari Ridgway, Gregg Mullins, Pam and Cindy Almandinger. Fifty-seven children participated. School for the 197273 year was to open August 28 at 8:20 a.m. Ben Franklin special: 64 count Crayola Crayons for 67¢. Western Auto special: 22 inch - 3 ½ horse power push mower for $67.95. 75 YEARS AGO (August 7, 1947) Joe Combs of Leon drowned in Michigan – Joe Combs, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Combs of Leon, drowned in a lake near Norway, Mich. The youth departed for Michigan shortly after school was out to visit his uncle, Jack Franzoi, Detroit. From Detroit he went to Norway where he was visiting his grandmother. According to his sister, Patty, 12, he was learning to swim and could only swim under water. Highway 69 to be Federal four- lane highway project – According to announcement by Thomas H. McDonald, public roads commissioner, Highway 6 crossing Iowa east and west and Highway 69, crossing the state north south, serving Leon, and other Decatur County towns, was designated as fourlane highways. Dr. J. W. Wailes passed – Dr. J.W. Wailes, 82, Davis City, died at the Decatur County Hospital following 20 months of hospitalization. Dr. Wailes practiced medicine in Davis City 54 years. Marriage licenses – David Elsworth Jones and Viola Simmerman; Robert Vitrus Keller and Beverly Ann Sage; Kenneth E. Wright and Mary Darlene Johnson. Marriage – Frances Daughton and Evan L. Dickerson were married in Mount Ayr. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Miller, Carolin Fae and Loring and Mrs. Miller's mother, Minnie Liljegren of Keota, enjoyed a weekend visit with Mr. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hacker, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hacker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fierce and family of Van Wert, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Butcher of Ellston enjoyed a family dinner in the home of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Henry Heins and family, Osceola. Mr. and Mrs. Oren McHarness accompanied their granddaughter. Mrs. Willard Overton and husband to Des Moines to visit their daughter, Mrs. Steve Scott, who was a patient at Mercy Hospital following an operation. Mr. and Mrs. T.H. White were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Hockensmith and family. Ruby Metier spent the weekend with her
parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Will Metier and Flora May. 100 YEARS AGO (August 10, 1922) Girl stole apparel of daughter of former Leon residents – The temptation to take the pretty clothes, furs and jewelry of a bride's trousseau and the groom's new traveling bag, were too great for a 16-year-old girl when she was left alone at the O.S. Long home where she was employed. Taking a dainty pink costume, she tore out the underskirt so it would fit her better, dolled up in the rings, packed her baggage and started for Canada with $40 in her purse. The trousseau belonged to Mrs. A.N. Ahlgren, wife of the commander of the American Legion Post. When arrested the girl was going under the maiden name of the bride, that of Miss Ruth Long, and was handing out the bride's former calling cards. Trains stopped at the fair ground – Arrangements were made whereby all passenger trains except the early morning south-bound train, stopped at the fairgrounds starting on Tuesday noon and continuing until the night train Saturday to unload and take on passengers going to and from the fair. Marriage Licenses – Ralph Dorn and Merle Boyd; Olin F. Richardson and Roxanne Bowen. Marriage – Vernon A. Nichols and Bertha V. Peck were married in Des Moines. William and Jack Ferren had a wireless outfit of their own construction which was working in a most efficient manner. With this apparatus, which the boys installed in their home in west Leon, they were able to pick Y up the concerts, EARL baseball scores, weather reports, market reports, etc., broadcasted from many stations in this section of the United States. Mrs. Earl Norton and children visited her sister, Mrs. Jim Lamberson. Argie Buchanan visited her sister, Lena Curry. Opal Overholtzer and her brothers, Samuel and Max of Garden Grove, returned to their home after a week's visit in the Fairview neighborhood. Ruth Overholtzer accompanied them home. Mrs. Ernest Hamilton and little son arrived from Greybull, Wyo. To visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson. Mrs. Raleigh Stover and Mrs. Jane Ragan took Mrs. Stover's youngest daughter, Ruth, to St. Joseph, Mo. to be operated upon for appendicitis.
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LIZ CARPENTER And the heat continues! Well, it is August after all and school will be starting soon. Some things just never seem to change. Cassie Daleske reports that Axel Lane is excited for school to start back up, Andrew Lane is still haying, and Cassie is still working at Walmart. And the cycle of life continues. Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main went to the Lake of the Ozarks last weekend with all the family and had a super fun trip! Even Lonny Lane got in on some fun in the water. Always fun to don your swimsuit and enjoy the water at the Lake of the Ozarks! Holly, Dylan, Benson, and Kyra Parkhurst had fun at the Blythedale Fair Friday evening. Then they also had fun at Grandpa Larry’s family vacation to Lake of the Ozarks. They had fun swimming and shopping and enjoying family time. Drew Parkhurst and his family also went down to Lake of the Ozarks for the weekend. It was a great weekend for family time! Tuesday Liz Carpenter and friends Holly Howell and Linda Perkins went to Altoona and Des Moines. They enjoyed shopping, lunch, and lots of laughing. They, too, are getting ready to go back to school. W e d n e s d a y Philinda Snethen went to Des Moines with Donald Waddell. On Thursday, Julie Snethen and Jefferey Reyes and Kay Herring stopped over and visited Philinda Snethen. Sandy Osborn stopped by Liz Carpenter’s Wednesday to pick up some eggs and for a short visit. Alma and Ronnie Mickelson spent the weekend with Maigen, Emaleigh, and Kamarie at their 1st ABGA goat show in Adel, Iowa. They had great family time and learned lots
about their goats and how to improve them. Learning and having fun together as a family is a great way to make memories. They are excited to go again next year. Friday, Liz Carpenter and friend Linda Perkins made another trip to Des Moines to take care of some business and do a little more shopping. Donna Ogier ran into Lamoni Saturday morning before it got too hot and visited her sister Jan, and Charlene Fisher. She also checked out the new meat market. While there she was pleased to meet up with her good friend Ann Zieger. Always good to run into friends when you are out and about. Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane stopped by Wednesday and helped Liz Carpenter get the license plate off her daughter’s car. Liz had a new plate to put on it, but the bolts on the old one were rusted on pretty tightly. Took a pair of vice grips and more muscle than Liz had to get it off. Fortunately, Andrew had both the vice grips and the muscle for the job. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and take the time for family and make some memories.
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MELINDA MACKEY A set of car keys have been found in the Wrangler 4H bin, and may have been put in between the last week of July and the first part of August. Please contact Shannon Lecy if you think they are yours. You can also call Grand River City Hall to get in contact with her. We definitely had one of those hot, hot summer weekends. We had Kaylie, Abby and Oliver at the house and the little splash pool came in pretty handy. The 44th Annual Hopeville Music Reunion will be Sunday, September 11th. The 10th Annual Jim Overholtzer Memorial Cribbage Tournament (continued on page 5)
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We partied! We pizza-ed! We pool-ed! We celebrated the over 145 community members who reached their summer reading goals. Much appreciation to the many families who joined us at the Leon Pool on Friday night. It is always fun to kick back poolside on a hot summer evening and celebrate the many hours of reading that
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MELINDA MACKEY (continued from page 4) will also be held. Jim Overholtzer was the longtime Postmaster of Grand River and a master at cribbage. Hopeville has not had a postal station since the 1930s, so Jim served Hopeville as well. Jim’s family, who live in Washington state, purchase a new trophy each year to award to the Hopeville tournament winner. For more festival information, contact Cheryl German at Hopeville, 641-4472699. Work continues on the Veteran Memorial on Broadway Street. I'm sure I'm not the
'America's Farmers Grow Communities' program. The $5,000 can go toward a local non-profit with the goal of improving our community. (Like providing continued funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, so Decatur County children from birth to age 5 can receive a free book each month!)
only one excited to see it completed. Much appreciation to everyone working on this project. It's such a wonderful addition to Broadway Street. A friend and neighbor passed away this weekend, Freda Jimmerson Hixson passed away Saturday and her services will be Friday at 10am at Slade-O'Donnell in Leon; visitation will be Thursday from 5-7pm and family will greet friends from 2-7pm. My most sincere condolences to her family. Have a wonderful week!
visit with. It was good Best wishes to all! A girl friend of mine to see you, Charles! Sooo, after a wonderful was leaving jewelry day, an extremely hot books all around the day, I came home to house to leave hints shower and crash. I ate to her husband for her birthday. too much, spent time upcoming with my favorite peo- Her husband saw all ple…what more could I the books lying around ask for? Another birth- the house and he came day in the books. up with a great idea for Rain! Rain! We his wife’s birthday….he need it so bad. My flow- bought her a magazine ers are limp and dying rack. but my main concern is Later…Linda for the farmers so let’s Davis City all pray for some much LINDA BOOTHE needed moisture! Linda Cox, Shelby Not much happening around here so not Cozad, Sheryl Marvin, much to tell you all but Vincent Kuster, Larry Opfer, Chloe I did have a birthday. Lee I’m really thankful for Yoder, Renee Elston Brandi Green that (lol) and my family and and friends never fail to are our birthday boys make me feel special. and girls this coming I met Curtis, Carter, week. Curtis and Missy Matthew and Samuel Boothe celebrate their Boothe for lunch and anniversary on the It is too early to got to meet Miss Abby 7th and so do Charles talk about this, beJudy Waddell, Sutton. Lunch was del- and cause it seems like it ish and we had a really Christoper and Tracey was a conversation good time. I love yard Boothe celebrate their not that long ago, sales so after lunch I anniversary on the 13th. but it is inevitable. went to one and while I was looking through the goodies, I heard someone singing Happy Birthday to you. It was none other than my friends, Jackie Legg and Kelly Greenland. Of course, we had to do a selfie. They are so fun! Lou Fry and Verla Cole, from Osceola, called to make a date for an evening meal. We decided on Leon’s new restauSATURDAY rant, Battle Axez. The food was good and, MORNING SPECIAL while we were there, I got to visit briefly with a ‘basketball buddy’ w/ hashbrowns & toast ** FOR SALE ** of mine, Mr. Charles Warren. I sat with him Home Raised Beef Hamburger, Every Saturday at many games and Served until 10:30 a.m. Ribeye Steaks and Fillets he kept stats on the teams just like my Dad used to do for my boys. 304 SE Vine Decatur 446-7000 It was so nice to see Charles. He’s always so ‘chipper’ and so easy to
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Storytime has resumed at 11am on Thursdays. Join us with your little ones for books, rhymes, and songs. All ages are welcome, but the Storytime is best suited for birth through age 6. Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.
With the way prices of goods and services are continually on the rise, I too, must look at my own business. The cost of newsprint is continually on the rise, not to mention the availability is starting to dwindle, and the cost of postage is following. We just took another hike in July and no doubt more is on the horizon. With that being said in the near future, subscription rates and advertising rates will need to be increased. Stop in now and renew your paper to save a few dollars. I appreciate the understanding and continued support in these times we are a facing. oOo Alex is starting to get the idea of cause and effect down. His grandma showed him a picture of his cousin Bryson and asked him, "Who is this?" Alex looked at it and said "I dun no" while shrugging his shoulders. The way he said it was hysterical. Tonya asked him again and got the same response. Alex knows who Bryson is but he knew the way he was acting was getting the laughs. He is too smart for his own good. Ha! Even a day later, he still looked at the photo and said, "I dun no" still shrugging his shoulders. oOo We did receive a little rain shower the other day that amounted to almost an inch in some places, but my garden still has cracks in it. Until the next time... So Long!
took place over the past couple months. Winners of the Kindle Fire, the Spare Time Birthday party package, and the $50 in Chamber Bucks have been notified. Farmers, please visit americasfarmers. com to enroll to win $5,000 to benefit our community through the Bayer Fund
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PUBLIC NOTICES #137 155 4465 Hazmat 1st Quarter Sirg 1,624.25 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S Collier, Doug LEVY Cell Phone Use 20.00 AND SALE Constuction Materials, Inc. STATE OF IOWA @Bridge Iowa District Court for Materials 6,781.00 Decatur County Contractor Solutions Court Case EQCV007189 Ratchet Straps 51.00 SPECIAL EXECUTION County Treasurer Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a @Fuel Recycling Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a June 804.48 Quicken Loans Inc Dave Gryp Plaintiff Construction, Inc. VS Guardrail Jones, Karen McFarland - in Repair 4,905.00 rem Decatur Co Development Defendant Corp @DCDC Fy22 As a result of the judg4th Q Contribution ment rendered in the above 9,361.50 referenced court case, an execution was issued by Decatur Co Pl566 the court to the Sheriff of Watersheds Bd Fy23 Annual Decatur County. The exContribution 5,000.00 ecution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and Decatur Co. Land interest in Real Estate Prop- Improvement Leachate erty to satisfy the judgment. Hauling 1,251.88 The property to be sold is: Decatur County Lot One (1) and the Emergency Mngmn north forty (40) feet @Levy Amount of Lot Two (2); Block From Gen Supp Two (2), Original Town 55,000.00 of Lamoni, Decatur Decatur Repair County, Iowa. Repairs 52.50 Street Address: 218 Decatur Title Services N. Maple st., Lamoni, Report Of Title 200.00 IA 50140. Des Moines Stamp This sale not subject to Manufacturing Dues & redemption. Memberships 32.90 Property exemption: Cer- Dollar General tain money or property may Charged Sales be exempt. Contact your atSupplies 28.30 torney promptly to review Electronic Engineering specific provisions of the Radio & Related law and file appropriate noEquipment 231.00 tice, if applicable. Employee Benefits Systems Employee Health Judgement amount Insurance 2,841.75 $150,253.72; Costs $315.00, Accruing Costs Gilbert True Value Home Center PLUS. Supplies 262.81 The described property Government Forms & will be offered for sale at Supplies public auction for cash only License Plate as follows: Envelopes 423.48 Date of Sale Time of Sale GRM Networks August 22, 2022 1:30 p.m. Telephone 266.25 Place of Sale Hawkeye Lock & Security Sheriff’s Office Building Repairs & 203 NE Idaho Street, Maintenance 652.50 Leon, IA 50144 Heartland Insurance Risk Dated July 7, 2022 Annual Insurance Sheriff Chris Lane Premiums 319288.00 Decatur County, Iowa Henry M Adkins & Son Inc Attorney @Ballot Printing, Sayer Law Group, PC Coding & Testing (319) 234-2530 7,621.21 1t26 July 27, 2022 Hobart Service 1t28 August 10, 2022 Misc Reairs & Maint 67.33 Hoover, Charlene Postage For DECATUR COUNTY Certified Mail 24.55 BOARD OF Housby Mack Inc. SUPERVISORS @Returned Part 602.82 Minutes are unofficial Ideal Ready Mix Co. until approved by the Board Concrete 2,926.50 during the following week’s Iowa D.O.T. meeting. For previous min@Agg Tech/ utes and other information, Pcc 1 4,424.52 please visit the county’s Iowa Prison Industries website: www.decaturcoun@Signs 486.33 tyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to Iowa Secretary Of State 641-400-6441 to find coun@Election Polling ty information, ask a quesPlace Mailing 623.62 tion or report an issue. Isaca August 1,2022 Auditor The Decatur County Conference 250.00 Board of Supervisors met in John Deere Credit regular session on Monday, Annual Tractor August 1, 2022, at 8:00 Pmt 7,792.62 a.m. in the Board of Supervi- L & W Quarries sors office located on the 1st Rock 1,011.12 floor of the Decatur County Lamar Companies Courthouse. Present: Dan Ads 650.00 Christensen, Bob Bell, and Lavely Construction Ward Graham. Also present Concrete Work 280.00 was Charlene Hoover, Coun- Lawson Products Inc. ty Auditor. Unless otherwise Hardware And noted, all motions carried Parts 873.05 unanimously. Leon Hardware & Motion by Graham/Bell Appliances Llc to approve the agenda as Supplies 118.34 presented. Motion carried. Leon Journal Reporter Motion by Graham/Bell Annual Subscription to approve the minutes of For Va Office 880.90 the July 25, 2022, Regular Leon Service Session. Motion carried. Vehicle Repairs Decatur County Engineer & Maintenance 239.47 Dillon Davenport met with Logan Contractors the board to discuss depart- Supply Inc mental matters. Tool Repair 1,861.69 Motion by Graham/Bell MFA Agri Services to approve final payment to Herbicides 1,022.18 Keller Excavating, Inc. for MFA Oil Company Project # ER-CO27(76)—58@Fuel 595.03 27. Motion carried. Mid American Research The following claims ap- Chemical proved by the Board were Custodial paid: Supplies 207.50 Agriland Fs Inc. Midwest Wheel Companies Fuel $11,352.67 @Brake Core 917.36 Agrivision Equipment Group Murphy Tractor & Parts 252.28 Equipment Com AK Garage Purchase Tire Repairs 505.88 Motorgraders Alliant Energy 558,000.00 Electricity 346.11 Nationwide Crane Training American State Bank Crane Testing 50.00 Building Nicholas, Michael Payment 671.62 Cabin Auto Jet Muffler Corp. Reimbursement 220.00 Truck Parts 536.94 Norris Quarries. Bear Graphics Road Rock 23,143.01 Envelopes 121.26 North Lumber & Home Big Boyz Toyz Center Inc Boat Repairs 688.37 Supplies 310.93 Blyzo Bait Northland Products Bait 382.80 Company Boyd Construction Llc Oil 1,368.87 Architect Learning Office Machines Co. Center 3,000.00 Office Supples 129.59 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Inc Pearce, David Bridge Rating/ Paper Worker 800.00 Inspection 1,459.00 Pierson, Janet Capital One Trade Credit Office Supplies 16.00 Tools And Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc., Supplies 384.40 Ar Dept Cardmember Service Sr Tires 1,220.00 Supplies & Postmaster Phone 186.69 Postage 240.00 Centurylink, Business Quill Corporation Services Office Supplies 203.53 Telephone 107.39 Rash Holly Centurylink, Business Telephone 35.00 Services S.I.R.W.A Telephone 59.00 Water 279.12 Christensen, Dan Schildberg Construction Co @Mileage 311.00 Rip Rap For City Of Ottumwa, Code Lwc 2,049.60
Schupan Recycling Divisions @Sirs April 576.83 Six Fifteen Graphics Uniforms 108.00 SmIth And Son Supplies For Tire Repairs 460.20 Southern Iowa Trolley Fy23 Contribution 5,000.00 Sport Wade Inc. County Asst/ Fuel For Vet 40.00 Stogdill, Sue Mileage For July 42.50 The Railroad Yard Pipe For Projects 5,160.00 Truck Center Companies Truck Parts 440.28 Tysdal, Randy Cell Phone Use 20.00 U.S. Cellular Telephone 779.97 US Bank Supplies & Fuel 473.58 US Treasurer Federal Excise Tax 179.55 Watson Auto Parts Truck Parts 234.38 Written Word Llc @Bos Minutes For June 258.54 XcessoRies Squared Hardware 60.00 Ziegler Inc. Machinery Repair And Maintenance 2,365.65 Grand Total $1,067,235.06 With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t28 August 10, 2022
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Diana Lee Yoss, Bloomfield, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Timothy B. Atwell, Hardyville, KY, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Oscar Guillermo Sanchez Munoz, Independence, MO, failure to deliver title as required. Total $210.25. Oscar Guillermo Sanchez Munoz, Independence, MO, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $244.75. Koda Rider Spencer, Russell, IA, person under 21 using tobacco/vapor product 1. Total $70.00. Kiera Estrella Oliva Vandewalle, Silvis, IL, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Clayton John Merritt, Seymour, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Vern Charles Anderson III, Willow River, MN, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Mathew Tyler Drader, Brunswick, GA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Kenny B. Deleon, Purdy, MO, fishing and hunting - no license under $10. Total $89.50. Katherine Anne Hazelwood, Shambaugh, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50. Drew Taylor Ehlen, Mount Ayr, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Ramon Soto Marin, Crystal Lake, IL, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Bailee Ann Watson, Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Jim Junior Hyde, Kellerton, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts adult. Total $135.50. Dean Michael Gentuso, Las Vegas, NV, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Timothy Allan Stroup, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00. Jessica Nicole Ryan, Douds, IA, no valid drivers license. Total $354.00. Olivia Vega, Dallas, TX, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $216.00.
Decatur County Sheriff's Report
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NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 07/30 Leon PD responded to an aggressive dog on NW Church St. in Leon. Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on NW Church St. in Leon. SO responded to a welfare check on I35 near the 14 mile marker. SO responded to a tres-
passing incident on 190th Ave near Davis City. Leon PD responded to a burglar alarm at Agrivision in Leon. SO responded to a property check on 215th Ave near Van Wert. Lamoni PD responded to fireworks on 4th St. in Lamoni. SO responded to a running semi on Hwy 69 in Davis City. 07/31 SO responded to gunshots fired south of Van Wert. SO responded to property damage of a cornfield near the Clarke/Decatur line. SO, Lamoni PD, Leon PD, Van Wert FD, Weldon FD and Leon FD responded to a house on fire on the south side of Van Wert. SO and DCH responded to a citizen in distress near the Clarke/Decatur line. SO responded to a threat regarding a child custody issue. SO rsponded to a stolen tractor/loader on NE Poplar St. in Leon and found on J20 north of Leon. Leon PD responded to a domestic situation on NE 2nd St. in Leon. SO responded to a suspicious vehicle near Weldon. Leon PD responded to stolen property on NW 6th St. in Leon. 08/01 SO responded to suspicious items left on West Pine St. in Davis City. Leon PD responded to a counterfeit bill at Casey's in Leon. SO responded to a welfare check on 252nd St. near Lineville. SO responded to a trespassing incident on 250th Ave near Weldon. SO, Lamoni PD, Leon PD, Leon FD and Grand River FD responded to a crop duster down and on fire west of Decatur. 08/02 Leon PD responded to an abandoned vehicle near the Leon Country Club in Leon. Lamoni PD responded to a civil/trespass issue in Lamoni. ISP and SO arrested Dawn Cota of Bellevue, NE on a warrant out of Kentucky for larceny. Leon PD responded to an animal complaint on South Main St. in Leon. Leon PD and ISP responded to an abandoned vehicle near the Leon Country Club in Leon. Leon PD responded to an aggressive pit bull south of the Catholic Church. 08/03 Lamoni PD responded to a steer running loose east of Lamoni. Leon PD responded to a two vehicle accident near MFA. SO responded to a trespass/theft issue on 215th Ave, south of Van Wert. SO responded to a foul smell on Hwy 69, north of Leon. 08/04 Leon PD responded to a criminal mischief incident at Casey's in Leon. SO and Lamoni PD responded to a noise complaint in Davis City. Lamoni PD responded to a stranded motorist at Dollar General in Lamoni. Lamoni PD responded to a disagreement at the Rodeway Inn in Lamoni. SO and Leon FD responded to a truck fire on McIntosh Road east of Davis City. 08/05 DOT responded to large rocks on Hwy 2 and R15, west of Decatur. SO responded to a civil incident on West Main St. in Davis City. SO responded to a suspicious vehicle/person on 211th Ave near Van Wert. SO, ISP, Leon PD, Lamoni PD, Leon Rescue and DCH responded to a semi rollover over on I35 south bound near the 17 mile marker. SO responded to a civil issue north of Lamoni. SO and ISP responded to an aggressive pitbull on N 3rd St. in Van Wert.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate 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 property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt. Alice Faye Sweeten and Clyde Edward Sweeten to James L. Bahr - S ½ SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 24, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa,
(except Parcel "F" in that part of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 24, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed October 15, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-1648 in the Decatur County Recorder's Office and containing 0.34 acres including 0.10 acres of road easement.) AND Parcel "A" in that part of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 25, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed October 15, 2021 as Instrument No. 20211648 in the Decatur County Recorder's Office and containing 0.34 acres. Transfer stamps $563.20. Kimbal R. Fox to Ronald J. Fox, Sr. - Commencing at the SW corner of Lot 1, block 1 of Ferguson's Second Addition to Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to POB. No transfer stamps. Larry E. Blake to Mary Jo Blake - Lot 1, block 2, George T Youngs Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Commencing 10' N and 672' W of SE corner of SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence W ... to POB. No transfer stamps. Mary Jo Blake to Dustin Davis and Katherine Davis - Lot 1, block 2, George T. Youngs Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $2.40. Decatur County Development Corporation Inc. To Andrew Ross Akers - W 65' of lot 2, in block 1, Stout and Gillham's Addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $291.20. Ashley N. Young FKA Ashley N. Dale to Dustin K. Dale - Lots 1 and 4 in block 10 Miles Addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Dustin K. Dale to Brandon L. Chaffinch - Lots 1 and 4 in block 10 Miles Addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $83.20. Estate of Mark Allen Saxton, Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005106 by Executor Jay Saxton to Steven Craig Saxton and Thelma Saxton - E ½ of lot 3, and the S 9' of the E ½ of lot 2, in block 14, Shaffer's Addition to Leon, Iowa. Transfer stamps $23.20. John S. Miller and Susie J. Miller to Benjamin James Watt and Jennifer Noelle Watt - Commencing at the SW corner of the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 26, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB, (EXCEPT the W 162'). Transfer stamps $148.00. Timothy Friday and Dennis Post to AJS Farms or Assigns - SE 1/4 SW 1/4; SW Fr. 1/4 SW 1/4 (except all that part of the SW fract. 1/4 SW 1/4 lying S of the middle of the creek known as the Weldon branch or the Weldon Fork of the Grand River); All in Section 7, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $406.40. Estate of Travis A. Vaughn, Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005069 to Kendra Vaughn - Parcel "A" located in the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 and SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 23, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 3, 2008, in Book 2008 at Page 0472, and more particu-
larly described as follows: Commencing at the Center of said Section 23; thence along 1/4 Section Line, S ... to POB, said tract containing 1.69 acres, more or less, inclusive of 0.18 acres within ROW; AND undivided ½ interest in: W ½ NW 1/4, NW 1/4 SW 1/4, E ½ SW 1/4 of Section 23, AND NE 1/4; and the N ½ SE 1/4 of Section 22, all in T 69 N R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa EXCEPT Parcel "A" located in the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 and the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 23, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 3, 2008, in Book 2008 at Page 0472, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Center of said Section 23; thence along 1/4 Section Line, S ... to POB, said tract containing 1.69 acres, more or less, inclusive of 0.18 acres within road ROW. No transfer stamps. Benna L. Easter, Successor Trustee of the Benjamin K. Yarrington and Anna L. Yarrington Revocable Trust, dated November 1, 1999 to Michael A. Easter and Sarah M. Easter - E 111.5' of the S 112' of lot 3 in block 24, Dancer's 1st Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa; E 19.25' of the W 150' of lot 3, block 24 Dancer's 1st Addition to City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $207.20. Evangelene K. Trowbridge to Evangelene K. Trowbridge as trustee of the Evangelene K. Trowbridge Revocable Trust - NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. AND S ½ SW 1/4 of Section 11, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Gary Patterson and Zula Patterson to Paul Sawyer All that part of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 15, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, which lies on the S side of the County Road. Transfer stamps $319.20. Charles Sligh and Kristina Sligh to Roger Hemminghaus and Kendra Hemminghaus - NE 1/4 NE 1/4; E 3/4 S ½ NE 1/4; All in Section 10, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $927.20. William D. Morain and Sharon Kay Mesle-Morain, Trustees of the William D. Morain and Sharon Kay Mesle-Morain Revocable Trust dated July 9, 2008 to Eric K. Elliott - S 75' of lot 2, block 2, W Lamoni Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $79.20. Michael Zion to Clint Zion - Lot 4, block 17, Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Janice L. Johnson, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Raphel Johnson to Janice L. Johnson - S ½ of lot 2 and all of lot 3, block 3, Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Janice L. Johnson to Vincent R. Johnson - S ½ of lot 2 and all of lot 3, block 3, Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Carol Crees to Jon W. Leahy and Terri J. Leahy -
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Commencing at the NE corner of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 5, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Transfer stamps $439.20. Marlin L. Leonard and Melissa L. Leonard to John Thompson and Rosemary Thompson - Lot 3 and the N 12' of lot 4 of block 3 of the Original Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $15.20. Jeff McIntyre and Antionette McIntyre to Jason L. Hagle and Lisa Ann Hagle - All of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 lying S and W of County Road J-20; AND All of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 lying S and W of County Road J-20; All in Section 34, T 70, N R 26, W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $191.20. Travis J. Bryan to Ryan
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Progress on DCH Outpatient Clinic Local Farmers Market Helps Foster Community Pride Expansion (continued from page 1) tinue to add specialty providers to help with those conditions, many of them need advanced imaging to ensure they are partnering with you to develop the best treatment plan possible. With the installation of this new scanner, our specialists will have on-site access to this advanced imaging. The new CT machine has a multitude of benefits including an increase from our current 32-slice to-128 slice to provide clearer images with a higher resolution, better recognition of metal artifacts in the body, faster set up to allow faster scans, customized scan settings for complex cardiac procedures, specialized stroke assessment, and expanded reporting to provide more information to our specialists. And perhaps the benefit that means the most to our patients is the ability of our radiology techs to manage the majority of the scanning process directly from consoles located on the machine. This means that our techs will be with you for more time during your scan, ensuring you are as comfortable as pos-
A front view of the new 128-slice CT scanner that will replace the current 32-slice scanner at Decatur County Hospital. This state-ofthe-art CT scanner will be installed at the end of September 2022, and will provide clearer images with a higher resolution, have better recognition of metal artifacts in the body, allow for faster set up leading to faster scans, let technicians customize scan settings for complex cardiac procedures, provide tools for specialized stroke assessment, and export expanded reporting to provide more information to the specialists. sible. This new scanner is on the cutting edge of CT technology, and will allow our providers to request higher levels of scans to ensure you get the best treatment possible. This machine is one of the most advanced scanners in our
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the produce he sells is either grown by him or purchased from local farmers. Since Everett has a greenhouse he can plant his tomatoes as early as the middle of March. This gives him a month and a half longer growing season than most Iowans that plant outside gardens. This means that when most gardeners are planting their tomato plants, at the first of May, Everett already has tomatoes that are ready to eat. Everett is right, gardening seems to be in the family blood. Although she is now a nurse, Everett's daughter Addy worked in the garden growing up, keeping with the tradition started by her grandfather and father. She was active in FFA and used the garden as some of her required education projects. She also entered produce in the county and state fair. One year her tomatoes received a grand champion award at the Iowa State Fair. The Paradise Farmers' Market in Leon is open from the last Thursday in June to the second Thursday in
October. The hours of operation are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is located on the north side of the courthouse square. Any vender is welcome to set up a stand in the market. The cost is $5 a week or $65 for the season. The produce does not have to be organic, but it must be local, fresh and come from an Iowa producer or farmer. There are currently five venders that are active at the Farmer's Market. Lacey Bell, from Clear Sky Flowers, sells cut flowers that she grows in her garden in Leon. Everett Parmer sells produce that he either grows in his garden and greenhouse in Van Wert, or purchases from other local farmers. Carol Yoder sells homemade baked goods. Mark Wells sells produce. Finally, Becky Housberg sells apples, that are grown on the Apple Trails Family Orchard. Each vender sets their own price for their goods provided. I would like to challenge the local vendors that take their produce to the Des Moines Farmer's Market each week to give the local market a chance and sell their produce here
in Leon. It would be nice to see more vendors and customers on the Leon square every Thursday afternoon. This would definitely bring back some pride to the community. Recently, one of the local vendors, Lacey Bell, from Clear Sky Flowers received a "Choose Iowa Grant". With the grant monies she received she plans on improving her transportation that will allow her to expand to new markets. One of the things she would like to do is put in a new flower cooler which will allow her to keep her flowers fresher, after they are cut. Anyone is welcome to either attend the market each Thursday, or set up your own stand. With the cost of groceries and food on the rise this might be a way to purchase fresh produce at a reduced cost to you. Also, if you have a garden and have extra produce, each week, this would be a way for you to share that extra produce with other members of the community. Please come join in, and we look forward to seeing you at the market.
Vertical Bridge NTCF, 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 boundary of the NW 1/4 of said Section 11, which point is E 365.9' from the W 1/4 corner of Section 11 and marks the SW corner of the tract of land conveyed herein; thence N ... to POB, containing 1.0 acre, more or less,
exclusive of the public road. AND BEING the same property conveyed to American Telephone and Telegraph Company, a New York corporation 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 Quit claim 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 Quit claim Deed dated August 19, 2002 and recorded September 20, 2002 in Deed Book 2002, Page 1459. Tax Parcel No. 0811100004. No transfer stamps.
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