The Leon Journal-Reporter - December 8, 2021

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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021 P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 45

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Implemented in Leon Tax Increment Financing (TIF) has been a joint discussion between the City of Leon and the Leon Chamber of Commerce / Leon Community Development Corporation over the past couple of years and through these collaborative efforts, TIF has come to fruition.

In the November City Council meeting, the Leon Council voted unanimously to declare the City of Leon as an Urban Renewal Area, and to implement its first Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. TIF is a powerful, but complicated, tool to spur economic development in cities, counties, and rural areas. The State of Iowa code allows government entities to implement TIF in their communities, and to determine how the tool will be used.

When a city implements a TIF district, they freeze the existing tax base of the properties within that district. The property taxes levied on those properties continue to be dispersed to all taxing authorities (county, city, school, hospital, etc.). Any additional property taxes gained in the designated area due to increased property value will be set aside and designated to be used for certain projects as deemed appropriate by the City Council. The TIF district is in place for a defined period of time, and after that period of time, ALL property taxes received from the properties in the TIF district are then disbursed to all taxing entities.

As an example, the City Council could identify a block in town that is ripe for redevelopment. The Council would place that block into a TIF district. If the current assessed value of that district is $500,000, the property taxes gathered on that assessed value would continue to be disbursed to the county, city, school, hospital, and other taxing entities. But, as redevelopment takes place, a new house is built on the block.

If the new house is assessed at $200,000, the property taxes paid on that additional assessed value will be dispersed to the City to be used for other redevelopment projects. Once the block has been redeveloped, the TIF district can be released, and the property taxes on the new total

assessed value would revert to being distributed to all taxing authorities.

The first TIF district implemented in the City of Leon includes the new Dollar General building, the community center, and Main Street Brick House. Because the Dollar General building was constructed on a property that previously had a low assessed value, there is a large increase in the new assessed value of the TIF district. The property taxes collected on this new tax value will be held at the City, and is planned to fund enhancements to the community center. This funding mechanism will allow the City to take advantage of an economic development benefit, and fund projects that could not be funded by existing City finances.

In addition to projects like this example, TIF can be used for other economic development projects in the future. For example, if a housing developer would like to build housing units in Leon, they might take advantage of TIF. The developer might have a development cost that they are not able to pay up front, such as the cost of getting water and sewer services to the new development. In this case, the developer would work with the City to implement a TIF district on the property which currently has low value.

As the value increases, the developer could be refunded their property taxes to help pay off the debt incurred to build out the infrastructure. In this example, the developer benefits by getting their property taxes rebated for a direct cost.

And the City benefits because it gets new construction that might not otherwise be possible due to the cost of building out infrastructure.

In the long run, TIF has the power to spur development throughout the City of Leon, and encourage new construction, upgrades to existing construction, and an overall increase in the property tax base. The Leon Chamber of Commerce / Leon Community Development Corporation fully supports this decision by the City Council, and looks forward to continuing efforts to help those that wish to develop in Leon.

Water Superintendent Sheetz Explains Musty Water Smell

with different temperatures. The warmest is at the top and the coolest is at the bottom. In the winter these "layers" are inverted, with the coolest at the top and the warmest at the bottom. Therefore, in the transition when these "layers" are changing there is mixing in the water from top to bottom. This is what is referred to as “lake turnover”. When these waters are mixing, many of the things that have settled to the bottom during the warmer weather can become stirred up into the upper layers.

The life cycle of aquatic organisms is also part of the equation. Many of the odor causing compounds present in the water

From the Desk of the City of Leon Water Department

thetics of the finished water, and the aesthetics of our final product are important to us, so we are making adjustWhat is that smell? ments in treatment to Many customers correct the issue. who receive water from the Leon Water Plant What is the root cause? may have noticed an As a customer of "earthy" or "musty" taste Leon Water Supply or or odor in the water SIRWA you may have coming out of the faubeen informed that the cet. We assure you that lake is turning over and the compounds that is the cause of the taste contribute these odors and odor currently in to the water pose no the water. This is true. health risk. The comWe live in a climate pounds that are the that has four seasons likely contributors to with large temperature the odor are Geosmin variations between the and Methyl-Isoborneol summer and winter. In (MIB). What we are the summer the bodcurrently experiencing ies of water in our state is an issue with the aeshave "layers" of water

Leon Home Damaged by Fire

The light posts at the intersection of Main Street and Hwy 2 (1st Street) are sporting the new Christmas lights that were purchased for the 2021 Christmas season by the Leon Chamber of Commerce.

Leon Lions/Chamber Lighting Contest

The annual Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce and Leon Lions Club is scheduled for the weekend of December 17 and 18. are formed in algae or Judging of the bacteria that live in the home lighting decorawater. When the water tions will take place cools and these living Friday, December 17 things die or go dor- and pictures of the mant, more of these winning homes on odor causing com- Saturday, December pounds are released 18, so be sure to have into the raw water lights on during this source. During certain time period. years the weather patAccording to the terns and any increases in the available nutrients in the lake water increase the population of these odor causing organisms.

Loving Chapel Indian Summer 2021 United Methodist The annual weath- Church, located at the er pattern determines 4-way stop, is offering the way that the lake some special musical turnover happens. events this Christmas Turnover is a process season. The sanctuary that happens over time is especially beautiful as the temperature this time of year. drops in the late fall Pianist Susan and early winter. The Lane will be playing amount of time it takes Christmas music on is longer with a more Wednesday, December gradual reduction in 15 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 temperature. This fall we have experienced almost summer-like temperature all the way to December. The lake temperature is taking a long time to cool down enough to stratify the Leon Chamber water column.

Coffee at Don's

Listen to Christmas Music Played at the Methodist Church

Local Area Happenings

An Extremely Small Amount Different people experience these tastes or odors differently.

Some people may hardly notice anything, while others will have a strong reaction. The studies that have been done report that some part of the population can detect odor causEarly afternoon last Friday, December 3, the home of Danielle Hatfield ing compounds when and her four children, on Southwest 11th street in Leon, suffered considerthey are present in the able smoke and water damage from a fire that possibly started in the attic/ water at levels as low roof area. at 10 parts per trillion.

The family had recently moved into the house following the death of To put that in perspecher husband and the children’s father, Brandon, and were in the process tive, 10 parts per trilof fixing it up. lion is like adding less Leon and Lamoni Fire Departments fought the blaze. They were asthan a grain of salt to a sisted by the City of Leon, Leon Police Department and Decatur County loaded semi-truck that Deputies and standby from the Decatur County Ambulance. weighs 80,000 pounds.

The Leon Fire Department was called to the scene again Saturday If you put a teaspoon evening as the fire had rekindled. of Geosmin in waThe sizes of clothes for the children include: boys size 8 and shoe size 13; girls sizes 6/7 and 5t, shoe size 11 and 9. Danielle would need clothing in extra-large and 12/14-31 jeans, along with shoe size of 8.5. (continued on page 12)

Lions Club members, they are asking that if you don't want to have your lights judged do not have them turned on during the evening of December 17.

Winners will be awarded prize money.

First place will receive $75, second place $50 and third $25. Winners will be contacted and the prize will be awarded by a Lions Club member.

You DO NOT have to sign up to be judged.

Floral

Leon Chamber of Commerce monthly coffee is being hosted by Don's Floral on Friday, December 10 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Everyone is Welcome!!!

GWB Open House

Great Western Bank in Leon is hosting a Holiday Open House on Friday, December 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Stop in for holiday treats including freshly baked cookies and a hot cocoa bar!

You are encouraged to bring your camera for a beautiful Christmas scene photo.

VWFD Chili Supper

The Van Wert Fire Department is spon-

p.m. and Wednesday, December 22 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend to listen to the music, meditate, or just relax. It’s a time to step away from the rush and busyness of the season. Stop in and make yourself comfortable and stay as long as you wish. soring a chili supper fundraiser on Sunday, December 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Van Wert Community Center.

Free Will Donation. All proceeds go to the VWFD.

Leon Noel Dec. 18

The Central-Trail FFA is organizing the Leon Noel event, sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce.

Don't miss the Leon Noel this year, being held on December 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Central (continued on page 7)

Leon City Council Meeting December 13

The regular monthly meeting of the Leon City Council will be held Monday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at the city hall.

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DEATH NOTICE PATTON, Marjorie Ann (Slauter), 91, of Moline, Illinois and formerly of Decatur County, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Moline. Services were held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter, Iowa.

HEWLETT, Albert Ai, 83, of Grand River, Iowa, died on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Mt. Ayr Health Care in Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Trinity Christian Church, west of Decatur City, Iowa. Interment will be held in the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River.

Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.

preferred a simple, quiet life. She was sweet, gentle, smart, strong, quick witted, silly and loved to laugh. She did hardthings with ease.

Sewing was her passion and she loved watching her cardinals and hummingbirds.

She often reminisced about the traveling she and Nile enjoyed in their later years.

She leaves behind children: Joyce (Doug) Decherd, Mary (Kenny) Walleser, Rod (Miriam) Patton, and Sharon Welsh; grandchildren: Jason, Nathan, and Adam Walleser, and Laura Welsh; greatgrandchild Ellie Walleser; siblings: Jean Mickelson and Marie (John) Marsh; in-laws: Gary (Kathie) Patton, Doris (Jim) Harvey, Dorthy Bond, and Judi Patton.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother John (and Sue) Slauter; inlaws: Richard Mickelson, Bill Bond and Fay Patton.

NIMERICHTER, Virginia, 84, of Leon, Iowa, and formerly of Mercer, Missouri, died on Monday, November 29, 2021, at her home at Terrace Park Assisted Living in Leon. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Leon, Iowa.

Interment was held in the Bethel Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri.

Arrangements are RODNEY DUANE through the SladeNORMAN O'Donnell Funeral Rodney Duane Home in Leon, Iowa.

Norman, age 67, of Van Wert, Iowa, the son of Mickey Louis and Delores Faye (Shuey) Norman, was born February 27, 1954, in Oakland, California. He died at the Decatur County MARJORIE ANN Hospital in Leon, Iowa (SLAUTER) PATTON on Saturday, NovemMarjorie Ann ber 27, 2021.

(Slauter) Patton was Rod grew up born October 18, 1930, and attended school to Isaac and Celia through the eighth (Brooks) Slauter in grade in Decatur, Decatur County, Iowa. Iowa. He completed She passed away in Mo- his formal education at line, Illinois, November Central Decatur High 17, 2021.

School in Leon, where She graduated from he enjoyed wrestling Lamoni High School in and FFA. He gradu1949 and enjoyed work- ated with the Class of ing as a bookkeeper.

1972. He helped his On May 9, 1953, she dad on the farm bemarried Nile Patton fore starting a longfrom Woodland, Iowa, term job with Saxton and joined him in Se- Construction.

Then attle while he finished he worked for Martin his duty with the U.S. Marietta for 15+ years.

Marine Corps. Return- For the past 15 years he ing to Iowa, they lived was employed by Decain the Woodland area, tur County where he Sumner, Randalia, and worked on the bridge Fredericksburg, Iowa, crew for a few years bethen returned to Sumner and finally Garner.

Nile died in 2011 and in 2018 Marge moved to Moline until her passing at 91 years.

Marge devoted herself to her family and their needs. Never wanting for much, she

OBITUARIES

fore operating a road maintainer.

He was going to retire after the first of next year because he and his brother-in-law, Dan, had plans. He was also looking forward to Tara and Logan’s wedding in June of 2022.

Rod was married to Sheila Evans and blessed with two sons, David and Matthew. In April of 1994, he was married to Donna Marie Cook in Leon, Iowa.

They made their home in Van Wert and were blessed with daughter, Tara. In his free time, Rod loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, kayaking, farming, putting up hay, and attending tractor pulls with his daughter.

He also loved participating in lawn tractor pulls, tinkering in the garage, playing cards, and following CD basketball. He served on the Van Wert Volunteer Fire Department and helped his wife on the Decatur County Fair Board.

Preceding him in death were his Norman and Shuey grandparents; parents-in-law, Dick and Marilyn Cook; great niece, Maddy Cook; and great nephew, Rylon Cook. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Donna Norman of Van Wert, Iowa; sons, David Norman of Polk City, Iowa and Sarah Norman of Elkhart, Iowa and Matt Norman and companion, Lani Moeller of Grimes, Iowa; daughter, Tara Norman of Van Wert and fiancé, Logan Pankey; five grandchildren, Grace, James, Opal, and Leo Norman and Milo McAtee; parents, Mickey and Delores Norman of Decatur; sisters, Karen Schuldt and husband, Rod of Van Wert and Gayla Norman of Decatur; Donna’s siblings and their spouses, Dick, Jr. and Shirley Cook, Dan and Carol Cook, Doug Cook, Diane and Dean Allen, and Debbie and Jim Whistler, all of Van Wert, and Doris and Gary Loy of Murray, Iowa; and nephews, Shad Cook and wife, Lesley and Todd Cook, who were very special to both Rod and Donna throughout their lives.

There are also many other nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews on both sides of the family and other relatives and many friends.

ALBERT AI HEWLETT Albert Ai Hewlett, age 83, of Grand River, Iowa, the son of Auris Lee and Cleo Mae (Payton) Hewlett, was born February 27, 1938, at Grand River, Iowa.

He died at the Mt. Ayr Health Care Center in Mt. Ayr, Iowa on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Albert grew up on the family farm and attended Elk Union District #4 school outside of Grand River.

He graduated from Grand River High School in Grand River. He then worked in Des Moines, Iowa for a short time before returning to help his dad and brothers on the farm.

On May 27, 1962, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Ritchie in Grand River. They were blessed with three sons, Edward, Douglas, and Jeffery. Albert was a dedicated farmer through and through who loved farming the land. In 1969, he and Phyllis started a Grade A Dairy on their farm.

In the 1980’s they transitioned from the dairy to a cow/calf operation and also raised hogs.

When Albert wasn’t farming he enjoyed time with his family, reading westerns and watching western movies and sports on TV. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Francis Hewlett; sister and brotherin-law, Carol and Gary Jimmerson; and son, Doug Hewlett. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Hewlett of Grand River, Iowa; son, Ed Hewlett and wife, Connie of Independence, Kansas, daughter-in-law, Danie Hewl-

ett of Yuma, Colorado, and son, Jeff Hewlett and wife, Marlena of Murray, Iowa; nine grandchildren, Anna Allen, Scott Hewlett, Curtis Hewlett, Amber Wyatt, Lynnae Hewlett, Sabrina Fonte, Lydon Walker, Kendra Miller, and Kaden Hewlett; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Gene Hewlett of Grand River; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.

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Thurs., Dec. 9 - Bacon pork Kabob, onion and chive potatoes, Brussels sprouts Fri., Dec. 10 - Fish, creamed peas and potatoes, vegetable blend Mon., Dec. 13 Sloppy Joes, mac and cheese, baked beans Tues., Dec. 14 - Pizza, garden salad, corn Wed., Dec. 15 Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots

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BREAKFAST Thurs., Dec. 9 Breakfast dogs Mon., Dec. 13 French toast sticks Tues., Dec. 14 Breakfast burrito Wed., Dec. 15 - "local" Sausage gravy and biscuits LUNCH Veggies, fruit, and milk included daily.

Thurs., Dec. 9 - Mr. Rib/bun, Ranch diced potatoes, baked beans Mon., Dec. 13 Chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes fries, baked beans Tues., Dec. 14 Tater tot casserole, corn, lettuce Wed., Dec. 15 - Mini corn dogs, potato wedges, carrots

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Is it as Sweet as its Weight?

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DCH Receives Charging Station from SCICF

Hanging Christmas Lights While getting her garden ready for winter, Teresa Gentry of Garden Grove discovered this large sweet potato. As seen in the picture, this giant topped the scales at nearly 8 ½ pounds.

Way to go Teresa. Looks like you’ll have plenty for your Christmas dinner.

OBITUARIES

VIRGINIA MARY NIMERICHTER Virginia Mary Nimerichter, age 84, the daughter of Nicholas and Maude (Reisdorf) Josoff, was born December 1, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska. She died at her home at Terrace Park Assisted Living in Leon, Iowa on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Virginia grew up and attended school in Omaha. On June 26, 1954, she married Laddie Edward Nimerichter. They made their home in Omaha until 1960, when they moved to Mercer, Missouri.

They were blessed

with two sons, Laddie Jr. and Dean. Virginia was a wife, mother, and homemaker for her family in addition to working on the farm where she milked cows and raised chickens.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and fishing.

She just took care of everything for her family.

She was a member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Leon.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Laddie on June 29, 2017; and both of her brothers, Nick Josoff and John Josoff. Survivors include her children, Laddie and Janie Nimerichter of Williamstown, Missouri and Father Dean Nimerichter of Lacona, Iowa; three granddaughters and their husbands, Carrie and Geoff Tessau, Crystal and Todd Schilling, and Cathy and Larry Smith; six great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends.

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City employees Brandon Eastin and John Rippey were recently caught helping Doug Kouba jumpstart the Christmas season by decorating the light poles around the courthouse square.

Vince Gutierrez was operating the bucket. Local Alliant employee, James Cornell, once again hung the lights on the poles along NW Church Street and 1st Street.

Did you all know or realize that last Thursday's date was a palindrome and an ambigram when written numerically as 1202-2021. (Leave out the hyphens, of course).

A palindrome and ambigram means that it reads the same left to right, right to left AND upside down.

Pretty neat. Thanks for drawing my attention to this Mary. oOo History will tell that whenever the Lindseys, well Dad and I anyways, do a project it never really goes as planned. And, what should take several minutes to complete, ends up taking hours to get done.

Case in point was this weekend when I attempted to cut an old dead tree down in mom's yard.

The placement

of this tree was precariously near mom's clothes line, but after my initial assessment I figured with the proper notching and relief cut I could drop it where I wanted. Huh? As I looked up to the top of the tree, I did take notice that a majority of the limbs were leaning a little on the opposite side of where I wanted it to fall, but I continued.

I made my notch and started my cross cut towards the notch from the backside.

Everything was going like clockwork, but remember my overhanging branch discovery? Well as I got close to my notch from the backside, the tree shifted the wrong direction, coming down and pinching the chainsaw...and it didn't fall.

Now what? I tried pushing the tree a little to coax it the right direction. Nope!

I decided I was going to pull it. I ran home and retrieved some rope. I managed to loop one of the upper branches. I started to pull in the direction I wanted it to fall. This is where it went south.

Maggie Lindsey, right, representing the South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF) presented a charging station to CHRO JoBeth Smith at the Decatur County Hospital for patient and visitor use.

As I pulled, the tree spun a little on its base, the upper branches caught on a nearby tree and careened, you guessed it, right on top of the clothes line. In doing so, it snapped one of the clothes line poles in half. Arggg!

Looks like I will be building a new one for Mom when warmer weather returns. Ha! Mac grabbed a chain saw and he and I cleaned up the debris as Mom and Tonya hauled it off to the burn pile.

So a 30 minute project turned out taking a

few hours. Dad and I were (I still am) a big proponent of Murphy’s Law! Ha! Oh, and when the tree went down, it did release my saw.

Until the next time…

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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (December 5, 2001) Citizens Bank hosted an open house, inviting the community to stop in for a cup of cider and a holiday cookie.

The family of Truman Hamilton held a Card Shower honoring his 81st birthday.

The family of Bobby Oliver held a Card Shower honoring her 90th birthday on December 9.

A picture from around October 1956 of Ed Scrivner, Lloyd Hill, Freddie Jones, Glenn Hazeltine and Curt Bigley, playing music in the Odd Fellows Hall was in the Leon JR. The Odd Fellows Hall was located above the Long's Clothing Store, the building currently between Pies and Such and Hy-Vee Pharmacy.

Pettijohn in Bethany, Missouri, had a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser priced at $16,946; 2001 Dodge Neon $9,465; and 2001 Chevrolet Tracker (4 wheel drive) $12,743.

CDS Academic team consisting of Trenton Norman, Cole Christensen, Daren Durell, Sarah Mounsdon, Christy Hanthorn and Sara Clark prepared for their match.

50 Years Ago (December 9, 1971) The Leon Business and Professional Women's club was sponsoring a project to purchase park benches for the court house yard.

The Grand River Mutual Telephone Corporation held its annual Christmas party in Bethany. A turkey and ham dinner was served to 165 consisting of the Board of Directors and wives, guests and employees. On the committee from Leon were Rod Eccleston and Don

Walters.

A new born calf was pulled from a dry well on the Loral Jensen farm southeast of Leon. The calf was rescued by Leon Firemen Harold Norris and Ward Kilgore after three hours. The men fashioned a loop on the end of the water rescue dragging pole and pulled the calf out. The well was 37 feet deep and the calf survived the ordeal.

Thirty-one senior girls, students of Mrs. Lila Akes, took the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow test.

Leon Boy Scout troop 102 was selling Christmas trees.

The CB Radio Club met at the American Legion Hall in Cainsville for dinner.

Attending from the area were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Osborn, Carla and Brenda of Davis City and Pam Johnson of Leon.

The Decatur County Achievers 4-H Club attended the Ice Follies in Des Moines. Those attending were Debbie Jones, Jean, Beth and Anne Sanborn, Marjorie Cotterill, Lori, Diane and Kelly Beers, Teri Beers, Lisa, Mark and Rick Beers, Barbara and Arlan Binning, Deanne, David and Darrell Redman, Becky Redman, Renee Warren and Laurie and Deana Brophy.

Adults attending were Imogene Warren, Martha Beers, Reva Beers, Marge Beers, Mrs. Brophy, Don and Donna Redman, Eldon and Doris Binning and Russell and Mable Fierce.

75 YEARS AGO (December 5, 1946) World War Vet Injured with Old Gun – Kelley Perkins, 29, World War II veteran, was badly injured in

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a gun accident at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Perkins of Lineville, "I was just foolin' with that old gun," he mumbled to his father after he regained consciousness.

Perkins had planned to go hunting with his younger brother, Jim Perkins, 12. He was working on the old 12-gauge shotgun when the accident occurred. The injured man was shot through the chest.

Youth Conference Held – The Decatur County Youth conference was held at the Leon Christian Church. The meeting was attended by about 30 young people and leaders. The following officers of the Decatur County Youth Council were elected: Barbara Robison, Leon, president; Vaughn Clark, Leon, vice-president; and Jean Amsberry, Lamoni, secretary; the Rev. John L. McCurdy, minister of the Leon Christian Church, was appointed as the adult advisor.

New Sheriff Named Deputy – Oscar Midgorden, Leon, newly elected sheriff of Decatur county, announced Frank Kendall, a former Decatur county Republican sheriff, as his new deputy.

Marriage License – Mark E. Ingram and Nadine Tatman.

Marriages – Pauline Dunham and Jack Earnest were married in Brush Prairie, Wash.; Eugene Martens and Lenore Scar were married at Dexter.

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Carter and two little sons spent Thanksgiving at Mrs. Carter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ketchum in Downing, Mo. Mrs. Carter's two brothers who also attended were Mr. and Mrs. V.R. Ketchum and children, Downing, and Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Ketchum and children, Memphis, Mo. Katharin Hoffman, Kit Sue and G.F., who was a student at Simpson, departed for a Thanksgiving weekend in Omaha, Neb., the guests of Mrs. Hoffman's son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Viner.

Mr. and Mrs. John Pettis and Darlene and Randal Cox spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Seymour in Des Moines.

Kenneth Perry and family and Clyde Watson, wife and daughter Lois spent an evening at the George Redman home.

50 YEARS AGO: Frank Howell, co-captain of Graceland’s 71-72 wrestling team, had at least two loyal supporters. David Hamaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamaker of Davis City, and Melvin Stokes, son of Mrs. Joyce Stokes of Leon, were guests of Graceland to watch Frank wrestle against Maryville. music transmitted to you through telephone receivers.

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was there to cheer the players on to the win.

We have some birthdays to celebrate this coming week and those participating are Amy Hamilton and Jordan Hullinger. Ron and Kay Willis will celebrate their wedding anniversary on the 9th.

Best wishes to ALL! I ordered some new Christmas decor and got the letters L E O N. I’m wondering if any-

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To rent the Davis City Community Center just give me a call at 442-3595. Later….

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Davis City has been pretty much uneventful this past week. All we’ve had to savor was this beautiful, fall weather…. almost summerish, in fact. But the weather person has some cooler weather in store for us and we will button up, bundle up and march into winter. The first day of winter isn’t officially until Tuesday, Dec 21st, so we’ve been very fortunate this fall.

The countdown to Christmas has begun.

There are lots of lights and trees and the shopping is underway. Only 20 days til Christmas and Santa will be filling the stockings with gifts, fruit and, maybe even some coal for those that have been naughty.

100 YEARS AGO Last Friday night, (December 9, 1921) A.B. Fierce the basketball season Dropped Dead – A.B. started. The bleachers Fierce, one of Decatur were full and the teams County's well known were ready to shoot citizens, dropped dead some hoops. It’s my fawhile chopping wood at vorite sport season so I the home of Mrs. Anna Fierce. Mr. Fierce had retired from farming and with Mrs. Fierce was making his home in Van Wert.

Local Wireless Plant Picked Up Chicago Concert Music – W.S. Pottorff and Dr. J.W. Robinson and some of their friends were enjoying some of the Chicago concerts during the evening via wireless. The apparatus had been set up at the Pottorff home and it was a most cleverly worked out wireless equipment. The station at the Pottorff home picked up the music clearly and was a great pleasure and most interesting to have this

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Moines was damaged by fire starting in the roof. The flames were soon extinguished by the fire department and not a great deal of damage was done.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thomson were the parents of a baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hall were the parents of a son, Olan Rex. Rose Lamoree spent the day in Weldon at the home of her brother, Earl Lamoree and family.

Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Burkey and Truman, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tiedje, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Prather and Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gould, Mertie and Margaret Edwards spent a social evening with Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Stearns and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Maynard and daughters and Jane Clay called on Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ash. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams and little son and Mr. and Mrs. George Williams and family spent the day with Tom and George's mother, Harriett Williams.

Virgil Robison, Alvia Parker and Lou Dobson and family were Leon callers.

Virgil Robison had his new engine all fixed up and ready to saw wood for whoever had a big enough woodpile.

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Mark your calendars! Our annual 'Tales, Treats, and Twinkle Lights' will be happening on Thursday, December 16th from 6:30-7:30PM. Children are encouraged to come in their jammies as we enjoy holidaythemed books, songs, cookie decorating, and perhaps even a visit from Santa himself!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community this holiday season?

Consider "adopting" a children's author off of the Giving Tree, located in our children's department. We have several popular authors we would love to see "adopted" by a member of the community. This would mean that each time a new book is released by this author, the adopter would pay for the book (we have deeply discounted books through our vendor), on behalf of the library, and they would have first dibs on reading it. In addition, a plaque is placed inside the book, noting the generosity of

The GRM Networks Board of Directors has authorized the return of approximately $3 million in patronage capital credits to its member-owners. This includes $2.5 million paid to members with service in 1998 and $500,000 paid to members with service in 2020. This year, GRM Networks has also returned more than $2.4 million to the estates of deceased members.

Combined, a grand total of more than $5.4 million will be returned to members, or their estates, in 2021.

The December 2021 check distribution marks the 33rd consecutive year GRM Networks has paid capital credits to member-owners. Since 1989, members of the cooperative have received more than $61.6 million in patronage capital credits.

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Due to the uptick in Covid and the upcoming holidays exercise class has been put on hold until January.

And be sure to check when you can get your booster.

I'm seeing more and more Christmas lights and decorations around town and the sign has had more work completed. The lights have been added and the stonework I think has been completed. It looks really very nice!

We did receive some sad news after Wyatt's graduation last week that he will not be able to come home for Christmas after all.

He might be able to get leave in February right before he ships out. So we'll hold onto his presents and hope that he will get to come home for a bit.

Sadly, long time community member Albert Hewlett passed away last week. I wanted to look back and find some Grand River history, seeing as how his family is one of Grand River's oldest families.

I did find the welcome article from when his grandparents were married. From The Leon Journal in 1901. I thought it was a sweet article and wanted to include it this week.

Thursday, March l4, l90l: ALBERT LESLIE HEWLETT and BIRDIE ISABELLA BRONSON, two bright and intelligent young people of Grand River, wended their way to the M.E. Parsonage, on Monday afternoon, March l8, where Rev. Joseph Stephen performed the ceremony which united them in the bonds of holy wedlock. The groom is a pushing and prosperous young farmer, and the bride is a propossessing and successful school teacher. These young people start out in life with flattering prospects, and we predict for them a peaceful and happy voyage over the ocean of life.

They have a host of friends whose best wishes will follow them in the new home provided at Grand River with whom we join with heartiest congratulations.

If you have any news or interesting information-please let me know, I would love to include it!

Well, winter doesn’t officially arrive until Tuesday, December 21st. That is not stopping it from practicing cold temperatures this week! Bundle up!

Holly, Dylan, and Benson Parkhurst enjoyed the 65 degree weather last week.

Good thing because this week is about thirty degrees cooler.

Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main enjoyed the same old joys of work and home life last week. Nothing wrong with that!

Kim Erwin was very busy last week making cups and getting them shipped out.

Word is she had something like 1200 cups to make and was up to 800. Very busy lady!

Her work will make a bunch of people happy this Christmas.

Ivan stayed home last week. Probably a good idea to stay home this week, too, considering the change in the weather.

Jeanine, Jim, and Samuel Bradley from Clarinda visited Philinda Snethen on Friday evening. They brought pizza and ice cream and they watched a movie.

Donna had a quiet week around the house last week.

On Monday Philinda Snethen took Kay Herring out to lunch in Des Moines for her birthday then they went shopping. Great way to celebrate a birthday! No report on Kay’s age. Pretty sure she is still pretty young.

Happy Birthday, Kay! On Tuesday Kay Herring and Philinda Snethen went to Corydon to celebrate Fay Andrew’s birthday. No report on Fay’s age either. Pretty sure she is as young as Kay. Happy Birthday, Fay! Cotton and Coy Osborn stayed all night Friday night with Grandma Sandy and Grandpa Gary Osborn.

Little brother Cole Osborn joined them Saturday, and they all had fun decorating the Christmas tree.

Optimist Club members Kay Herring, Philinda Snethen, Garnet Coulthard, Julie McElroy, and Liz Carpenter did some decorating in Central Park on Tuesday evening as part of the Lamoni Holiday Happenings.

Drew and Keegan Parkhust stopped and visited with Liz Carpenter Sunday afternoon. Liz was out planting fruit and nut trees and Drew and Keegan were checking their trap line.

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Cardinals Fly High in Home Season Opener

ing 34.8% from behind the arc. CD also went 5/9 from the free throw line, good for 55.6%.

TEAM STATS: Tyke Hullinger: 3 points, 5 assists, 1 rebound, 4 steals Trey Hullinger: 20 points, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal Gunnar Smith: 16 points, 2 steals Matthew Boothe: 9 points, 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals Jack Srivner: 14 points, 6 assists, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 blocks

Sam Boothe: 4 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 1 steal, Nash Dykes: 1 assist Spencer Smith: 5 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals Kyle Linhart: 6 points, 3 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 3 blocks Grant Boyd: 4 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds Kevin Linhart: 2 points, 2 rebounds Total: 83 points, 26 assists, 34 rebounds, 16 steals, 8 blocks, 11 fouls

Wrestlers Begin Season 1-1; Carson Strikes Gold at Tourney

Jack Scrivner and Kyle Linhart team up on the blocked shot.

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur Cardinal boys' basketball team opened their season on their home floor on Friday hosting the East Union Eagles.

The Cardinals started fast and aggressive on both ends of the floor, playing fast paced basketball throughout the night. After building a big lead early, Central Decatur never looked back earning a comfortable 83-49 win to open their season.

"I thought we started out the game really well. Our press was ef-

fective and we were moving the ball," stated Coach Curtis Boothe.

"I liked our balanced scoring. We're going to need this kind of effort and attitude throughout the season. It was a great start to our season." Boothe CD opened the game by winning the tipoff where Jack Scrivner made a layup off of an offensive rebound on the Cardinals' first possession of the game. The Cardinals were up 17-0 before the Eagles were able to get on the board for the first time. The score by

the opponents didn't slow down CD though, who ended the quarter leading 29-8.

After a short break, EU started to push back on the Cardinals more but were unable to cut too much into the lead built in the first quarter. Despite getting outscored 1518 in the second quarter CD went into the locker room with a 4426 lead.

CD opened the second half with the same intensity they had to start the game with Trey Hullinger quickly kicking off the

scoring with a three pointer. The Cardinals were able to stymie any hopes the Eagles had after slightly outplaying them in the second quarter by outscoring their opponents 22-11 in the quarter to take a 66-37 lead into the fourth quarter.

CD was able to pull their starters shortly into the final frame of the game and again outscored the Eagles, this time 17-12, coasting to a victory by a score of 83-49.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 53.8% from the field includ-

Lady Cardinals Bounce Back at Home

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur Cardinal girls' basketball team played their first home game of the season on Friday hosting the East Union Eagles. The Cardinals built a big lead in the first quarter and played suffocating defense, securing a 62-41 victory to make their record 1-1 early in the season.

CD wasted no time getting ahead of the Eagles.

Throughout the first quarter the Cardinals pressured East Union into turnovers, cashing in on their opponents mistakes on the other end of the court. At the end of the first quarter, CD had built a comfortable 21-6 lead.

In the second quarter, the defensive inten-

sity kept right up, but the offense began to stagnate. The Cardinals struggled to convert shots into points and were outscored 8-9 in the second quarter. CD went into the locker room with a 29-15 lead.

Coming out of the locker room, the Lady Cards were able to recapture the offensive efficiency of the first quarter matching their point total and continuing to play stifling defense. The Cardinal scoring in the third quarter was started by Lauren Martin, cashing in on a three point attempt. CD followed this shot with a few more threes and a flurry of easy layups. The Cardinals outscored (continued on page 7)

Lauren Martin lead the board with 18 points.

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The Cardinal wrestling squad ushered in the young season last Thursday with a road trip to Bedford Lenox to take on the host school and Corydon. They split the evening as they lost to the Bulldogs 56-17, but defeated the Falcons 3518.

Against the Bulldogs, after being open at the 120 and 126 pound weight classes, the Cardinals suffered three straight losses. Wyatt Hamaker (132) was pinned by Stein in 3:42, Devin Adams (138) lost a close 6-5 decision to Kitzman, and Aidan Buckingham (145) was pinned by Mann in 51 seconds.

The Cardinals trailed 27-0 at this point before Evahn Wallace (152) put up the first points by pinning Martin-England late in the contest at 5:20.

The Cardinals were open again at 160.

Odin Rivera (170) rolled over Quintanilla in 2:36. Then, Jesse Niebauer (182) lost by tech-fall 16-1 at the 3:49 against Cox. Again the Cardinals were open at 195.

Senior Tegan Carson (220) put the final points on the board when he tech-falled Marshal 18-02 at the 3:57 mark.

The Cardinals were open at 285 and 113, while both squads did not have a wrestler at 106.

The Falcons had less wrestlers than the Cardinals in the their matchup which CD used to their advantage.

With double forfeits at 113, 120, and 126, and Hamaker (132) and Adams (138) winning by forfeit, the Cardinals were up 12-0 early on.

Buckingham suffered a loss to Spence in 2:42, before Wallace pinned Buss in 1:18 to move the score 18-6.

Through the next few classes, Corydon picked up a forfeit win at 160, as did Rivera (170) and Niebauer (182) did for the Cardinals.

Then, after a double-forfeit at 195, Carson swept a tech-fall victory over Buban 18-3 in 2:00.

To conclude the contest, Corydon won a forfeit victory at 285 and both squads were open at 106.

Out of the six wrestlers that traveled to the Coach Riley Invitational at Nodaway Valley on Saturday, December 4, one brought home first place hardware while another earned a 7th place finish.

Tegan Carson (220) was the lone CD wrestler to strike gold.

After a first-round bye, Carson pinned Marshall of Bedford/Lenox in 3:16 and followed with a fall over Harris of Clarinda in 3:16 to earn a trip to the finals. In the finals, he pinned Binning of Clarke in 2:00.

Evahn Wallace scored 6 points for CD with his seventh place effort. After an opening round loss to Boyer of Clarke in 4:58, Wallace moved through the consolation side. He picked up two victories – one against Bolton of Creston/O-M by fall in 1:52, and another in his final match against Tallman of AC/GC winning that one by fall in 1:13.

Hamaker (132), Adams (138), Buckingham (145), and Rivera (170) all suffered two losses.

Team standings were as follows: Clarinda, 211; Knoxville, 182.5; Pleasantville, 136.5; Nodaway Valley, 128; AHSTW, 120.5; Clarke, 109; Southwest Valley, 106; Earlham, 97; Bedford/Lenox, 96; AC/ GC, 83; Mount Ayr, 54; Creston/O-M, 39; and Central Decatur, 34.

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Decatur High School.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be around from 11:00 a.m. to noon. FREE Christmas stockings to the first 50 children, provided

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Holiday Carriage Rides will be available, presented by Randy and Sandy Gibson.

A holiday meal, free of charge, will be provided by Cactus Cares, serving 300.

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Many activities will be provided to help spread the Christmas cheer such as the joys of the season being heard everywhere along with reindeer games, kettle corn served, live Nativity scene and make-n-takes just to mention a few.

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Make plans to attend the Leon Public Library annual Tales, Treats and Twinkle Lights event Thursday, December 16 from 6:30

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- 7:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to come in their jammies and enjoy holiday-themed books, songs, cookie decorating and perhaps even a visit from Santa.

CD Fine Arts to Present Holiday Madrigal Dinner

The Central Decatur Fine Arts Department will be presenting a Holiday Madrigal Dinner December 17, 18 and 19 at Trinity Christian Church, west of Decatur City, featuring a sumptuous meal and festive entertainment.

The shows on December 17 and 18 begin at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner being served for $20/meal and on December 19 begins at 2:00 p.m. with a dessert matinee for $10/dessert. Seating is limited and reservations are required by calling Beth Hall at 641-344-9425 or email beth.hall@centraldecatur.org.

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By Jenna Young and Cadence Clark On Saturday, November 23rd, the Central Trail FFA hosted another successful Hoedown at Sundown. To start the night off, the officer team and the DJ, Lisa Jones, were at Pioneer Hall at six to set up and decorate the building.

The Central Trail FFA had purchased seventeen boxes of pizza and Hardware Hank had donated six cases of water for the event.

The guests were told to show up at seven thirty and as soon as they got to Pioneer Hall, they took a picture at the picture booth before eating pizza. Before the lights were turned out, the members and guests were able to play cornhole and mingle with their friends.

At eight o’clock, the lights were turned out and the fun began.

The dancing lasted for about an hour until there were some technical difficulties with

the music; the officer team then decided to start the games. The games included charades, lip-sync, plinko, and limbo. Everyone was split into teams, where they competed in front of judges for points. For the charades, an action was picked out of a bucket randomly and for lipsync, a song was picked out of another bucket at random. After these two events, members and guests were very competitive for a round

of limbo. At the end of the games when all of the points were added up, Team #1 won the FFA spirit stick.

After the games, which lasted for about an hour, the music was working again, so the dancing continued. By eleven, everyone was all danced out, so it was called a night. Before everyone left though, the annual “I survived Hoedown ‘21” picture was taken.

Cardinal Girls Dance and Flags Compete at State Basketball (continued from page 6)

their opponents 21-8 in the quarter to take a 50-23 lead into the final quarter.

The starters saw little playing time in the fourth quarter as the coaches opted to close the game with the bench unit. CD was outscored by the Eagles 12-18 in the quarter, but easily secured the 62-41 win.

As a team the Cardinals shot 30.9% from the field including 21.7% from behind the arc. CD also went 7/12 from the free throw line, good for 58.3%.

TEAM STATS: Lauren Martin: 18 points, 1 assist, 10 rebounds, 3 steals Hallee Hamilton: 13 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds, 3 steals Mara Dykes: 3 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, 3 steals Harrisen Bevan: 8 points, 2 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals Kylee Rockhold: 5 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 3 steals Annika Evertsen: 4 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds Hadley Bell: 4 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds Makenna Perkins: 1 rebound, 1 block M a r e n Buckingham: 1 steal Addiston Graham: 2 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, 1 steal Aniston Jones: 5 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals Total: 62 points, 17 assists, 47 rebounds, 19 steals, 1 block, 16 fouls.

Cardinal Dance Team - Pictured back l-r: Lauren Martin, River Hamaker and Maggie Layton. Middle: Hadley Bell, Logan Proctor, Annika Evertsen and Addyson Schreck. Front: Izzy Triggs, Tristyn Leymaster, and Aniston Jones.

(Photo by Maddy Leahy)

CD Flag Corps - Pictured back l-r: Tempest Erwin and Aries McGuire.

Front: Morgan Thompson, Phoebe Herring, Janelle Johnson and Aspen Eslick.

(Photo by Emily Layton)

The Cardinal Dance Team and the CD Flag Corps both competed at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Assocation (ISDTA) last week in Des Moines. This is the fourth appearance for the Cardinal Dance Team and the first time for the CD Flag Corps.

The Cardinal Dance Team, under Coach Chelsie Christensen, competed on Wednesday, The following real December 1 in Prop, estate transactions were along with solos by

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John R. Campbell and Lindsey M. Campbell to Keyla Quintanilla and Ransom T. Goodrich Lots 7 and 8, in block 6 of Original Town of Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $159.20.

Edgar F. Hansell and Phyllis S. Hansell to Nelson E. Hawbaker and Laura G. Hawbaker as Trustees of The Nelson E. Hawbaker and Laura G. Hawbaker Revocable Trust - NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 18, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT the N 200'. Transfer

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Lauren Martin, Hadley Bell and Logan Proctor.

On Thursday, the team members competed in Pom and Hip-Hop. They returned home with a Division I rating for their Prop routine and a Division II for both their Pom routine and Hip-Hop routine. They also earned two academic awards for their hard work in the classroom, receiving a Distinguished Academic Award for having a team GPA over 3.5. They also re-

ceived an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for having the highest team GPA (3.94) out of 120 teams.

The CD Flag Corps, under Coach Emily Layton, has their first trip to the State Competition in the books, also returning home with an Academic Award of Excellence for having a team GPA between 3.0-3.49 and a Division II for their Color Guard competition.

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DCH Board Meets

The Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees met October 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

Members present were: Denise Elefson, Guy Clark, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Teri Foster, Larry Griffin, and Rebekah Mendenhall.

Others present: Mike Johnston (CEO), Tara Spidle (CFO), Jo Beth Smith (CHRO), Shannon Erb (Director of Marketing and Business Development), Dr. Erika Brown (CMO), Candy Jordan (MercyOne), and Jeremy Behrens (Seim Johnson).

Denise Elefson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

The agenda was approved as presented.

Sheri Frost discussed a recent experience of an acquaintance of hers in the Emergency Department.

The following Consent Agenda items was approved: (1) Regular Meeting Minutes September 2021 (2) Special Meeting Minutes October 13, 2021 (3) September 2021 Accounts Payable (AP): $965,441.80.

(4) September 2021 Payroll: $772,887.00 (4) Accounts Receivable Write-Offs September 2021: $42,426.15.

Jeremy Behrens from the accounting firm Seim Johnson presented the Board of Trustees with the draft audit report for FY 2021 and a brief discussion followed. The final au-

dit report is expected in January or February 2022.

Dr. Wehling was not present at the meeting due to an emergent surgical case. Dr. Brown presented the Medical Staff report in his absence. There was no meeting of the Medical Staff in October 2021.

In order to accommodate Dr. Homedan's clinic and surgical days, Dr. Wehling has altered his on-site schedule. His clinic and surgery visits will now be the first (1st) and third (3rd) Monday, the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesday, and each Wednesday of the month. As a result, the regular Medical Staff meeting has been moved to the third (3rd) Wednesday of every other month at the same start time of 8:30am.

Mike Johnston queried the Board members as to whether or not they had any questions or if any further discussion was required for items contained in their weekly Board update emails since the previous meeting. No questions were presented and no further discussion was required.

In the interest of time and the length of the meeting, Mike indicated that the remainder of his report would be directly relevant to the closed session and discussed at that time.

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for September 2021: Total gross revenue was $3.0 million in September. September had an operating loss of $128,859 with a net loss of $37,469. This was

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primarily attributable to September being a three (3) pay period month. Motion carried unanimously.

Mike Johnston presented the Board with a report (prepared by Mark Mattes) and update on current clinical initiatives as follows: American College of Cardiology – Chest Pain Center Accreditation Process: Our application process is now 58% complete.

Relevant metrics presented include door to EKG time, door to troponin accession, heart score documentation, noninvasive ischemia evaluation, door to needle time where appropriate, and review of thirty (30)-day readmission episodes.

Education with respect to the emergency severity index (ESI) is to be conducted with staff and providers in the Emergency Department (ED).

Quality Report: Mike Johnston reported to the Board of Trustees on the following performance metrics for September 2021:30-day readmissions; Medical error tracking; Adverse drug events; Blood incompatibility; Foreign objects retained after surgery; Air embolisms; Stage III or IV pressure ulcers; Catheterassociated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs); Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs); Surgical Site Infections (SSIs); Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs); Clostridioides difficile (C-DIFF) infections; and Antibiotic "timeouts" performed during morning patient rounds.

In addition to the information reviewed above, Mike provided the Board members each with a written copy of the total hospital performance improvement metrics (by department) current through the end of September 2021 and a copy of quarterly HCAHPS scores todate.

Jo Beth Smith provided the HR Update as follows: Welcome to Daniel Diaz (EMT), Autumn Vanderflught (Cook), and Shawn Harrah (Plant Ops Mechanic) and Congratulations to Karl Bradford for ob(continued on page 9)

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All About Sleep Studies

Do you wake up feeling groggy, with headaches, or snore in the night? If so, talk to your doctor about the possible need for a sleep study. Sleep studies can diagnose sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, sleepwalking and other severe medical conditions.

A sleep study is conducted by attaching monitors while you sleep. These monitors take a record of vital signs and movements made during sleep.

Once the sleep study is complete, the data is analyzed, present conditions are diagnosed, and a treatment plan is created.

If you suffer from headaches in the morning, snoring, frequent drowsiness or insomnia, you should talk to your doctor about the possible need for a sleep study. Your physician will be able to refer you to Decatur County Hospital so your study can be done locally.

Sleep studies provided by our partner, Practical Sleep Services, can be performed either on site in our overnight DCH Sleep Lab, or in your home.

In-home studies are administered by the patient with instructions from Practical Sleep Services.

Due to regulations for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, all facilities performing sleep studies must be accredited. Therefore, if you are a Medicare or Medicaid patient, your sleep study will only be covered if completed in a hospital that has an accredited sleep lab.

Our sleep study service has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). ACHC is a not-for-profit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. DCH is one of

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only a few hospitals in the state to receive this accreditation.

This accreditation shows our patients and community members that DCH has a continued commitment to provide the most highquality and specialized services close to home.

For more information about our Sleep Lab, call 641-446-2323. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and our available services, please visit www. decaturcountyhospital.org, or follow us on Facebook @DecaturCountyHospitalIowa.

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Christmas books and movies are on display, ready for check-out!

Stop by to pick up your next cozy read or family Christmas movie.

Books are a two-week check-out and movies are a three day check out.

Interested in providing input and helping to cast vision for our library? We are in need of 3 Leon Library Board of Trustee Members.

They must be residents of Leon. Meetings are held monthly. Please contact John at 641446-6332 or john@leon. lib.ia.us for more information.

Little Tots Storytime is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, books, fingerplays, and fun! Tomorrow's storytime will be happening at the regular time, 11am; no morning Little Tots Storytime on 12/16, due to our evening "Tales, Treats, and Twinkle Lights" storytime at 6:30PM. Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.

(continued from page 5) the adopter. Although it varies from author to author, an adopter could expect to spend between $10-$15 dollars, anywhere from 1-4 times per year. More specific projections are listed on the Giving Tree.

The Little Cards Preschoolers joined us for an 'Imagination' themed storytime last week! Mrs. Hanthorn, Mrs. Marvin, and Mrs. Sinclair's classes walked from south school to the library to enjoy several books focused on using our imaginations when we are building with blocks, interacting with nature, or playing with others.

We also sang a variety of silly, imaginative songs like "Down by the Bay," "Baby Shark," and "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, I'm Going to the Moon!"

We look forward to the visit from these sweet kiddos each month.

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Hospital Board Minutes (continued from page 8) taining his Paramedic certification.

The second round of interviews for the CNO candidate is scheduled for next week [first week of November]. She will meet with selected department heads and line staff.

Shannon Erb presented the marketing report to the DCH Board of Trustees. She provided the Board with an overview of current and planned marketing efforts as well as the results of previous campaigns.

At approximately

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 7) stamps $224.00.

11T IA, LLC to Rebecca Kuster and James Kuster - Lot 1, block 1, EXCEPT the W 50' thereof, Eastern Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $21.60.

Daniel White to Larry Lee White and Dianna L. White - Parcel "F" located in lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, block 3 of Garvin's subdivision; AND in lot 15 and in lot 18 of NW Addition; All in Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed May 25, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0806, described as follows: Beginning at

6:54 p.m., a roll call vote was called for the Board to go into closed session to discuss the following: Marketing and Similar Proprietary Information: Iowa Code 21.5(1)(L). The vote results were: Denise Elefson – aye; Sheri Frost – aye; Guy Clark – aye; Linda Chastain – aye; Teri Foster – aye; Larry Griffin – aye; and Rebekah Mendenhall – aye. Those present in addition to the Board members were Mike Johnston, Tara Spidle, Jo Beth Smith, Shannon Erb, Erika Brown, and Candy Jordan. With a consensus of the Board members obtained to do so, the Board returned to open session at approximately 8:01 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

Parsons Named Chair of International Assoc. of Fairs

Jeremy Parsons of the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, was named 2022 chairman of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) during the business meeting at the 2021 IAFE Convention & Trade Show. The Convention took place Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Parsons will serve in this international leadership role for 2022, spearheading the direction of the organization, which currently has more than 1,500 fairs and affiliated organizations the NE corner of lot 5 in worldwide.

He becomes only said block 3; thence S ... to a distance of 112' par- the sixth Iowan to

serve as the chair of the IAFE, an organization with roots dating back over a century.

He joins former Clay County Fair manager Myles Johnson, who served as chairman in 1990, and four managers of the Iowa State Fair (A.R. Corey, Lloyd Cunningham, Marion Lucas, and Gary Slater).

Parsons’ nearly 30 years of fair experience, which started when he was a teenager, has included time as a volunteer at the Decatur County Fair in Leon, Iowa, and as a seasonal employee at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.

After spending 11 years as a high school

a line commencing at a point marked by a steel post driven in the ground which is 587.4' E and 20' S of the center of the intersection of the N and S road and the E and W road on the N line of the NE 1/4 of Section 14, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence S to the fence which divides the bottom farm from the hill ground, thence S along the fence to the S line of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 -- which 50 acres more or less is located all in Section 13, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $795.20.

Jennifer Watson to Cory and Kari Byrd - 305 SE 15th St., Leon, Iowa, 50155; Miles - Lots 1 thru

5, block 24 and W ½ of Street adjoining lots 1, 4 and 5; Deed book 2015; Deed page 0181. Transfer stamps $26.40.

Richard Hartley and All Star Capital, LLC to Enos Swartzentruber and Tad Whittom - N 90' commencing at the SW corner of the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $4.00.

Kenneth C. McBroom to Shirley J. McBroom W 1 rod of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 and the E 1 acre of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4, and the

allel. Transfer stamps $31.20.

Mark A. Mendenhall, trustee of Mark A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 and Stephanie A. Mendenhall, trustee of Stephanie A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 to Lonny S. Teston and Melanie D. Teston - E ½ NE 1/4 of Section 12, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $524.00.

Tonita M. Helton to Derek Jones and Sherry Jones and Gary Townes and Greta Townes - 50 acres more or less described as: NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4; all that part of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 (EXCEPT that part lying N and E of cemetery road) and of the W 29 acres of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 which lies E of

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DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m. 1st Friday; Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m. Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 5:30 Sunday Evening Service.

DAVIS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

DAVIS CITY FAITH BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer DAVIS CITY UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Worship DECATUR ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Larry Owens - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DECATUR RESTORATION BRANCH: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m.

GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLE’S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Chris Reising - Mass - September - April on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and May - August on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: 19399 320th Ave on Hwy 2. Carol Hanthorn, Pastoral Leader - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Wednsday Bible Study 2:00 p.m.; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m.

HUMESTON CHRISTIAN-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Pastor Kristin Wolf 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening Bible study.

KELLERTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday Evangelistic Services KELLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship LAMONI FIRST BAPTIST: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening service; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study LAMONI -- KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 28871 163rd Ave., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

LAMONI UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11:15 a.m. Worship LAMONI - WELLSPRING FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP - 532 W. Main St. - Pastor Dave McPherson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; Pastor Josh Hostetler LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Prayer Time. All services signed for the deaf.

LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m.

Pre-Prayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service.

LEON CALVARY BAPTIST: Jerry McFerron, serving pastor - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening worship.

LEON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 603 E 1st St., Leon - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.

LEON MENNONITE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 24817 State Highway 2, 9:30 Sunday a.m. Worship.

LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Carol Saxton, Pastoral Leader Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; First Sunday family dinner 12:15 p.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH: - Pastor Jeremy Quigley - Hwy. 2 West (by Plaza Furniture) - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Praise and Worship.

LEON OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Pastor Daryl Tomplins, Vacancy Pastor Emeritus - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.

LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Samuel Danso - Mass 8:00 a.m. Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Kristin Wolf - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Pastor Gary Lanning - Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Chris Reising - Mass - May - August on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and September - April on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

NEW SALEM BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study.

OSCEOLA ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC: Father Chris Reising - Mass in EnglishSunday, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish - Sunday 12 NOON. TRINITY CHRISTIAN: Pastor Terry D. Roberts - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday Worship, 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Youth & Small Group Bible Study Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Nursery prov.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD: - Pastor Butch Black - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; No Nursery Available.

WELDON CHRISTIAN: Ministers Jim and Susan Lane, Jim Farlow, and Todd Carroll - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Todd Carroll, Pastoral Leader - Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

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Parsons is heavily involved in his community, currently serving as a member of the Spencer Community School Board of Education.

He is also past president of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce and the Clay County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Originally from Leon, Iowa, Parsons has a B.A. degree in English from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo., and a M.A. degree in education from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo. He has four priorities in life, which he attempts to keep in the proper order - faith, family, the Chicago Cubs, and fairs. He and his wife Kelsi have three sons (Creighton, Silas, and Milo) and are active members of Spencer First Baptist Church.

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teacher and coach at Newtown-Harris High School in Newtown, Mo., he served as executive director of the Missouri State Fair Foundation before being named CEO/manager of the Clay County Fair in 2011.

His responsibilities at “The World’s Greatest County Fair” include leading all aspects of the yearround operation of the 240-acre Clay County Fair & Events Center, orchestrating details for the annual fair and hundreds of non-fair events, and overseeing 12 full-time employees.

A passionate advocate for the fair industry and education, Parsons is involved in several industry organizations, including the IAFE. He graduated from the Institute of Fair Management in 2015 and received his Certified Fair Executive status in 2017. He is a past president of the Mid-West

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, December 8, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICES Public Hearing Notice The City of Leon will be holding a public hearing on December 13, 2021 at 6pm at the Leon City Hall regarding the sale of the following property:

704 NW Church DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue.

November 29, 2021 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse.

Present: Bob Bell and Dan Christensen. Absent: Ward Graham (except for participation by phone as noted below). Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion Christensen/Bell to approve the minutes of the November 22, 2021, regular session. Motion carried.

At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board. Also in attendance was Supervisor Graham by phone.

Motion Christensen/Bell to approve payment to Cedar Valley Corp. for Project STBG-SWAP-C027(79)— FG-27. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed the revisions for the county employee handbook. No action taken.

Brooke Whitehouse met with the Board via teleconference regarding possible funding for the water trail planning on the Grand River.

Following discussion, no action taken.

Don Brown of Renodry USA met with the Board to describe services offered re measuring and removing “rising damp” from old buildings such as county courthouses.

Brown took a reading of the courthouse basement and will follow up with the Board providing a free report of his findings.

With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Bob Bell Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t45 Dec. 8, 2021

NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005139 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS RAY SMITH Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DENNIS RAY SMITH, Deceased, who died on or about September 12, 2021: You are hereby notified that on November 5, 2021, the last will and testament of DENNIS RAY SMITH, deceased, bearing date of August 20, 2021, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Thaddeus R. Smith was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four

months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated November 5, 2021 Thadeus R. Smith Executor of Estate 3227 Valleyview Trail Prole, IA 50229 Verle Norris, ICIS#:12631 Attorney for Executor Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street P.O. Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: December 15, 2021.

2t45 Dec. 8 & 15, 2021

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT COURT CASES

Abigail Land Holdings, LLC, plaintiff, vs. Joshua A. Smith and Parties in Possession, defendants. Petition Filed.

Southern Iowa Plumbing, LLC, plaintiff, vs. Restore 24/7 Iowa Disaster Services, LLC, SJM Sonstruction, Inc. DBA SJM Custom Cabinet, David P. Voshell, Linda M. Voshell, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, defendants. Petition Filed.

PCA Acquisitions V, LLC, plaintiff, vs.

Lynn M. Jennings, defendant. Petition Filed.

MAGISTRATE

Nick Brunetti, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $172.36.

Chet Allen Clark, Seymour, IA, failure to obey stop sign or yield right of way. Total $84.00.

Maria Concepcion Guerrero, Saribault, MN, permitting unauthorized person to drive. Total $354.00.

Andrew Edwin Johnson, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $707.97.

Andrew Edwin Johnson, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $122.76.

Andrew Edwin Johnson, Leon, IA, new

title/registration violation. Total $331.06.

Cody Scott Keller, Seymour, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $55.00.

Christian Daniel Reyes Pineda, Saribault, MN, no valid driver's license. Total $354.00.

Christian Daniel Reyes Pineda, Saribault, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Frankie Rose Scarlett, Knoxville, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $430.80.

Chase Allyn Adams, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Susan Ann McCleary, Leon, IA, failure to use child restraint device. Total $210.25.

Samantha Shay Yoder, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Traer Dion Johnson, Grand River, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts.

Total $135.50.

Stephen Allen Leader, Lees Summit, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Ethan Hunt, Leon, IA, person under 21 using tobacco/vapor product 1. Total $70.00.

Jessica Sue Spencer, Cedar Rapids, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Todd Alan Cooney, Pleasant Hill, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Chloe Jayne Carson, Saint Paul, MN, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Jarrod Stanley Harms, Bentonville, AR, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Timothy L. Morgan, Sterling, IL, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Decatur County Sheriff's Report

Nov. 27 - Dec. 3, 2021

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 11/27: GRFD RESPONDED TO A GRASS FIRE ON 140TH ST. NEAR GRAND RIVER. SO RESPONDED TO A TRESPASS CALL ON YUKON RD. NEAR WOODLAND. SO RESPONDED TO A CONTROLLED BURN NORTH OF VAN WERT.

11/28: SO RESPONDED TO A SUSPICIOUS PERSON ON ELK CHAPEL RD. NEAR HWY 2.

SO RESPONDED TO A WHITE BULL OUT WEST OF I35 ON HWY 2.

SO RESONDED TO A TRESPASS CALL, WEST OF THE MORMON CEMETARY NEAR GARDEN GROVE. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A SUSPICIOUS PERSON AT HOME POND IN LAMONI. LAMONI PD AND SO RESPONDED TO A DISTURBANCE CALL ON NORTH LINDEN IN LAMONI. 11/29: LAFD ASSISTED HARRISON COUNTY WITH A GRASS FIRE ON I35.

SO RESPONDED TO AN ANIMAL NEGLECT COMPLAINT ON 110TH ST NEAR LEROY. SO RESPONDED TO A STOLEN LICENSE PLATE NEAR LAMONI. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A WELFARE CHECK AT LAMONI SCHOOLS. GRFD AND LAFD RESPONDED TO A FIRE NEAR WESTERVILLE. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A WELFARE CHECK IN LAMONI. SO RESPONDED TO A CAR VS DEER ON HWY 69, WEST OF DAVIS CITY. 11/30: SO RESPONDED TO A STOLEN VEHICLE COMPLAINT, NORTH OF LEON ON HWY 69.

SO RESPONDED TO A CRIMINAL MISCHIEF COMPLAINT AT THE REST AREA ON I35.

LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO AN ACCIDENT AT THE CORNER OF CEDAR AND COLLEGE IN LAMONI. SO RESPONDED TO A CAR VS DEER ACCIDENT ON HWY 69 NEAR LAMONI. SO RESPONDED TO A DEER CALL ON J20 AND 125TH AVE NEAR GRAND RIVER. LEON PD RESPONDED TO A BURGLAR ALARM AT FARMERS BANK IN LEON. LAMONI PD AND LMU RESPONDED TO A POSSIBLE GAS LEAK ON E. 9TH ST. IN LAMONI. 12/01: SO RESPONDED TO AN ACCIDENT ON PLEASANTON RD. LAFD RESPONDED TO A COMBINE FIRE ON 105TH AVE SOUTH OF LAMONI. LEON PD RESPONDED TO AN ACCIDENT AT THE POST OFFICE IN LEON. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A TRAFFIC COMPLAINT AT MAIN AND S. STATE IN LAMONI. LEON PD RESPONDED TO A GAS DRIVEOFF AT SINCLAIR IN LEON. ISP RESPONDED TO A SEMI VS CAR ACCIDENT ON I35 NEAR VAN WERT. SO AND LEON PD RESPONDED TO A DRIVING COMPLAINT ON I35 NEAR THE 8MM. 12/02: SO IS INVESTIGATING CREDIT CARD FRAUD NEAR LEON. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A WELFARE CHECK ON W. MAIN IN LAMONI. SO IS INVESTIGATING CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AT THE DAVIS CITY CEMETARY. DSCO RESPONDED TO A B/E ALARM ON 277TH ST. NEAR LEON. SO RESPONDED TO A WELFARE CHECK NEAR 165TH AVE. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A GU

(continued from page 9) SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 9, and the E 60 acres of the N ½ NW 1/4 of Section 16, all in T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

City of Decatur to Southern Iowa Rural Water Association - A parcel of land located in the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 35, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown and more particularly described in the Plat of Survey filed December 22, 1992 in Book B at Page 123 in the office of the Decatur County Recorder; N 290' of the E 265' of the S ½ N ½ NE 1/4 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, containing 1.22 acres subject to all easements of

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record; S 390' of the E 265' of the N ½ NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, containing 2.37 acres, subject to all easements of record; S 40' of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 27, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; S 40' of the W 40' of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 26, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; N 85' of lots 7 and 8, block 11, Original Town of Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Diane L. Fenton to Bruce Allen Robertson and Ruby Jean Robertson - E ½ of lots 102 and 103; All of lots 105, 106 and 108; Lot 104 EXCEPT the N 3' thereof; All in RR addition to Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $60.00.

Dixie L. Cowling, deceased and Joe Thomas Cowling, Jr. to Joe Thomas Cowling - Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 in block 12 of Smith's addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Joe Thomas Cowling, Jr. and Debra Cowling to Michael Sweerin - Lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 in block 12 of Smith's addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $151.20.

PRKG 1806, LLC to Mark A. Mendenhall, trustee of the Mark A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 and Stephanie A. Mendenhall, trustee of Stephanie A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 - N ½ SW 1/4; N ½ NW 1/4; W ½ SE 1/4; E ½ SE 1/4 EXCEPT approximately 10 acres described as follows: 40 rods W from the NE corner of the E ½ SE 1/4 of Section 12, T 69, R 24, thence ... to beginning; All in Section 12; Fract. N ½ NW 1/4 EXCEPT therefrom the S 1 2/3 acres of the above described premises; S ½ SW 1/4; All in Section 1; All in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Steven L. McClallen, Trustee of Steven L. McClallen Revocable Trust under Declaration of Trust dated January 27,

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CALL REFERENCE STUDENT ACTIVITY AT GU. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A DOMESTIC ON S. CEDAR IN LAMONI. 12/03: SO RESPONDED TO A DOMESTIC ON 115TH ST. NEAR GARDEN GROVE. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT NEAR S. MAPLE AND E. 4TH ST. IN LAMONI. LFD/LAFD/LEON PD AND SO RESPONDED TO A HOUSE FIRE ON SW 11TH IN LEON. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A DOG INCIDENT AT THE TRAILER PARK ON E. MAIN ST IN LAMONI. LEON PD RESPONDED TO A MAILBOX INCIDENT ON HWY 2 EAST OF LEON. LEON PD RESPONDED TO A GROUP OF JUVENILES ON THE TRAIL NEAR THE MASONIC PARK. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO A STRONG SMELL AND NEIGHBOR ISSUES ON 10TH ST. IN LAMONI. LAMONI PD RESPONDED TO JUVENILES FIGHTING AT THE PARK NEAR THE POOL IN LAMONI. SO RESPONDED TO A DISABLED VEHICLE ON I35 NEAR THE 4MM. LEON PD RESPONDED TO AN ACCIDENT IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT IN LEON. SO, GGFD AND ALLIANT RESPONDED TO A POLE ON FIRE ON W. MAIN ST. IN GARDEN GROVE.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 10) 2011 to Blake Lee Binning - Parcel "A" in that part of the NE 1/4 of Section 1, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed October 7, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-1614, described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of the NW 1/4 of said NE 1/4; thence S ... to POB, having an area of 27.18 acres including 3.26 acres of road easement.

Transfer stamps $171.20.

Cynthia J. Glazebrook, fka Cynthia J. Parmer and Rodney L. Glazebrook to Rodney L. Glazebrook and Cynthia H. Glazebrook - Lots 1 and 2, block 7, Irving's 2nd Addition to the Town of Van Wert, Iowa. No transfer stamp.s Benjamin Todd

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Interested parties should stop by and fill out an application or send resume to:

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Savely and Lisa M. Whirrett aka Lisa Wyatt to Douglas Van Houwelingen and Kathy Van Houwelingen - Lot 4 in Henderson Addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $42.40.

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Musty Water Smell (continued from page 1) ter equivalent to 200 Olympic-sized swimming pools, you would still be able to smell it.

What We Are Doing Because of the nature of these odor causing compounds and the extremely low level that some individuals can detect them, they are nearly impossible to remove through the water treatment process. The Leon Water Department is sampling the granular activated carbon that is in the water filters at the Leon Water Plant.

There is a chance that the carbon is “spent”, and the time has come to regenerate the carbon.

Unfortunately, this is costly course of action that cannot be done on timeline that will affect the concentration of these compounds in the near term.

Another thing that the water department has been doing this fall is flushing the fire

hydrants. This should move fresher water into all the water mains, but it may have contributed to the odor issues. This seems counterintuitive, but we are considering that this process may have made the odor stronger. We must consider all of the actions that we have taken this summer and fall that may have contributed to situation.

What You Can Do We get it! The smell is unpleasant. We are not alone, and many other water treatment entities in the United States must deal with this same situation.

While knowing that we are not alone in this will not improve the smell of the water, it is good to know that we are not experiencing something that is unheard of. There are a couple of things that customers can do to help the water be more palatable. When Geosmin and MIB are noticeable, customers can add lemon juice

and chill water in the refrigerator to improve the taste and reduce odors.

quire every water system to test the water for contaminates that could be a risk to public health. Since taste Let Us Know and odor do not pose The United States a health risk, taste and EPA and Iowa DNR re- odor testing is done by

smelling and tasting the water daily instead of sending samples to a lab. That makes the customer an important link in the chain. If you notice an issue with the quality of your water,

call Leon City Hall at 641-446-6221 to report it. The information that you provide can help in identifying and resolving the issue.

“12 Days of Christmas”

LEON CHAMBER SCAVENGER HUNT Stroll along Main Street and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights while searching for the specific “12 Days of Christmas” ornaments pictured below. The SPECIAL ornaments are located on the decorated trees inside business windows along Main Street! The decorated trees are provided by businesses and organizations. The fun can be enjoyed between December 8 - 20.

COMPLETE THE DIRECTIONS BELOW AND WIN A CHANCE FOR 1 OF 3 $10 CHAMBER BUCK CERTIFICATES, PROVIDED BY THE LEON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

1. Cut out this scavenger hunt form or print off from Leon Chamber of Commerce Facebook page. Forms also available at the drive-up windows of Farmers Bank and GWB and “Little Library” located on southwest corner of Courthouse lawn.

2. On the line, write down the organization/business name of the DECORATED TREE where you found that ornament.

3. When the form is complete, drop it off at: The Leon Journal Reporter, 111 NW 2nd or Leon City Hall (drop box), 104 W 1st St., Leon, IA 50144 4. Only one scavenger hunt form per person will be accepted. Forms must be received by noon December 20 to be eligible.

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