The Leon Journal-Reporter - February 12, 2020

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 91 - NUMBER 02

School Districts Call for Vote In just a few short weeks, the qualified voters in Decatur County who are in the Central Decatur School District and Mormon Trail School District will go to the polls to vote on different propositions that will affect each school community.

On Tuesday, March 3, the voters of the Central Decatur Community School District will cast their vote for or against the following proposition.

“Shall the Board of Directors of the Central Decatur Community School District in the County of Decatur, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of ten (10) years, to levy and impose a voter approved physical plant and equipment tax not to exceed one dollar and thirtyfour cents ($1.34) per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of assessed valuation of the taxable property within the school district, and be authorized annually, in combination, as determined by the board, to levy a physical plant and equipment property tax upon all the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy of the property taxes for collection in the fiscal year beginning July

1, 2020, and to impose a physical plant and equipment income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the school district on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with the 2020 calendar year, or each year thereafter, (the percent of income surtax not to exceed nine percent (9%) to be determined by the board each year), to be used for the purposes permitted by Iowa law?”

The voters of the county residing in the Mormon Trail School District will head to the polls on the same day and decide for or against on the following two propositions.

1. “Shall the Board of Directors of the Mormon Trail Community School District in the Counties of Wayne, Clarke, Decatur and Lucas, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,515,000 to provide funds to construct, build, furnish and equip an elementary school addition and to improve the site?”

2. “Shall the Board of Directors of the Mormon Trail Community School

District in the Counties of Wayne, Clarke, Decatur and Lucas, State of Iowa, be authorized to levy annually a tax exceeding Two Dollars and Seventy Cents ($2.70) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000), but not exceeding Four Dollars and Five Cents ($4.05) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of the assessed value of the taxable property within said school corporation to pay the principal of and interest on bonded indebtedness of said school corporation, it being understood that the approval of this proposition shall not limit the source of payment of the bonds and interest, but shall only operate to restrict the amount of bonds which may be issued?”

The Absentee Precinct is the Decatur County Auditor’s Office. A request for an absentee ballot by mail must be received by the Auditor’s Office no later than Friday, February 21. Voters may cast a ballot in person during normal office hours through 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 2.

Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. (Central Decatur CSD voters and Mormon Trail CSD voters will vote at his/ her General Election polling place.)

Sample ballots appear on pages 11 and 12 in this issue of the JR.

School Board Members Honored

Community Members Partner to Provide Beds for Animals (Contributed info.)

On Saturday, February 1, Decatur County Conservation and Decatur County ISU Extension partnered on an event called "Hearts for Australia".

During this event, participants learned about the animals being affected by the Australian bushfires, snacked on some fairy bread, and made animal beds for the wildlife in need.

With the help of over 30 participants, they completed 19 beds to donate!

It was reported that other seamsters who weren't able to make it to the event or didn't get the chance to sew their bed, plan to make a few more at home to donate as well.

"With all of this great support, we should have over 25 beds to send to animals in need!," shared Stalder. "We appreciate all of the participants who helped make beds, and the people who stuck around to

Local Area Happenings DCH Wellness Week

Decatur County Hospital, an affiliate of MercyOne, will be holding their annual Wellness Week beginning Monday, February 10 through Friday, February 14. The time is 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily. Refer to their ad on page 12 for complete details.

Chamber Coffee

Superintendent Chris Coffelt, center, recognized Shaun Schaff, left, and Igor Takacs, for their years of service to the school board.

Last Friday, February 7, prior to the home basketball game, Chris Coffelt, CD Superintendent, recognized Igor Takacs and Shaun Schaff for their years of serving on the CD School Board of Education.

Coffelt read "Directors of the Central Decatur Board of Education volunteer countless hours of unpaid time to provide leadership to ensure the best possible education for our students. As elected leaders, they represent our entire learning community in their continuing commitment to local citizen control and decisionmaking for our public schools."

"In November, Directors Shaun Schaff and Igor Takacs transitioned from the Board of Education.

We would like to recognize them for their service to Central Decatur Community School District."

"Shaun Schaff served as Director, Vice President and President of the Board

of Education during his 8 year tenure on the Board."

"Igor Takacs also served as Director, Vice President and President of the Board of Education during his 14 year tenure on the Board."

"During their tenure, Central Decatur grew and developed as a school district, including the implementation of a teacher leadership initiative to improve student learning and better support teaching, invested in career and technical education programs, increased student achievement and improved district facilities, including the construction of our athletic complex, a new bus barn and a recently completed greenhouse."

Coffelt extended his appreciation to Shaun and Igor for their service and leadership to CD and expressed how CD is a better school district because of their commitment.

The Leon Chamber of Commerce community monthly coffee will be Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m. This month’s location will be at Leon Hardware and Appliance (Hardware Hank) located at 300 W. 1st Street.

Business and chamber highlights will be at 9:15 a.m.

Pictured are on the left, Kayla Stalder (DCCB Naturalist) and Malorie Irving (4-H Youth Coordinator), with the 19 completed animal beds.

help the novice sewers get their beds done. We couldn't have had this great success without you!"

It was also reported that Australia is no longer accepting shipments of animal beds or any other items from other countires due to the outpouring of people donating such an abundance of these items already.

No need to worry, as there are so many shelters all over the state (and the country) that have animals that need this help so these beds will now be donated to animal shelters in the surrounding areas.

As a sidenote, Australia is still accepting monetary donations for food and sanitary needs for the animals.

meals are served from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

For reservations call A Night of Worship 641-773-5232. will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February Valentine’s Day 12, at SCIT Theatre Evening Buffett in Leon. The theatre An evening Valis located on the west entine Buffett will be side of the square and served at Carpenter’s admission is free. The Hall in Chariton on Frisponsoring churches day, February 14. The are the Leon Assembly hall is located at 1215 of God, Living Hope Court Street and the and Trinity Christian buffet will be served Church. Come and go from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 as you please. p.m. The cost is $25 per

A Night of Worship

Silver Spur Café Valentine’s Night Special

Once again, the Silver Spur Café will feature their annual Valentine’s Night Special on Friday, February 14. Specials for the evening will be an 8 oz ribeye steak, pit ham, an Iowa chop and jumbo shrimp. All specials include a baked potato, salad and a roll. The

person. For complete menu see ad on page 7. Questions call: 641895-1189.

Animal Licensing Due

All dog and cat owners within the city limits are required to license their pets yearly. This should be done for this year by February 28. Please bring in (continued on page 14)

Boswell and Carson Advance to Districts

Two Cardinal Wrestlers have advanced to the District Competition this Saturday at Knoxville.

Dakota Boswell (182), pictured at the left in the left photo, finished second and Tegan Carson (195), pictured at the center in the right photo, finished first at Sectional Wrestling that was held at Albia Saturday afternoon. On the podium, Boswell was joined by Sage Walker of Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont, 1st place finisher and Logan Demichelis, Charton, 3rd place finisher, in the 182 pound weight class. Carson was joined by Connor Reed, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont, 2nd place, and Jayden Allen-Winson, Chariton, 3rd place, in the 195 pound weight class. See page 5 for further details from the Sectional Wrestling Meet. (contributed photos)

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LOCALS Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, recently announced the names of students who were graduates of the Fall 2019 Term.

Raphael Coulthard, of Lamoni, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus in Entrepreneurship.

--Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, recently submitted the students named to the Dean's List for the FALL 2019 term. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the term.

Brianna Pierson, of Leon, was named to the Dean's List.

DCH Corner

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

February is Heart Month, and the week of February 9-15, 2020 is recognized as Cardiac Alaska and Hawaii & Rehabilitation Week.

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ucating yourself is key.

3) Counseling to reduce stress: Stress adversely affects your heart. Cardiac Rehabilitation helps you identify and tackle everyday sources of stress.

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Here are a few ways you will benefit from participating in cardiac rehab: Lower your risk of a future cardiac event. Eat better. Lose weight. Return to work.

Engage in daily activities you might have missed.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a team effort.

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Our President WAS NOT impeached. It was a waste of money and time for our country, which includes you and me, the taxpayers.

I'm sure my ancestors are rolling over in their graves. Maybe America we do need to focus on "Making America Great Again," by focusing LESS on who said this first and MORE on getting the job done you were elected for.

Maybe our politicians need to have the Constitution of the United States memorized as a requirement to being on the ballot. Our forefathers worked ethically and hard with their hands to make this country what it is and strived to get along and

work to make America Great. Let's maybe go back to the basics. oOo According to some news I've received, the Iowa Democratic Party on Sunday allocated the following delegates based on the results of last week's caucuses, giving Pete Buttigieg the largest delegate count with 14, followed closely by Sen. Bernie Sanders with 12. I understand that these delegate allocations are based on the revised results from the caucus that the party collected.

No matter who the Iowa Democratic Party allocated, I have a concern as many others do about this influencing our future role as the first to hold a caucus.

Why do these situations happen? Could it be the fact we rely too much on our electronics and have forgotten how to use the reliable paper and pen method?

I appreciate the conveniency of the computers and our electronics but I also know my paper and pen are still the most reliable resource for me. oOo Amongst chasing the basketball season around with our Miss Maizee in her senior year, while watching some outstanding ball games these past couple weeks by both the boys' and girls' teams, I also took the mat Saturday at the Wrestling Sectionals, assisted by Maizee, to observe the hard work our grapplers have been putting in this season. Congrats to Tegan Carson and Dakota Boswell who are advancing to Districts, which will be held this Saturday in Knoxville.

On Sunday, myself and many others filled the gym at the Central Decatur high school hosting the first annual Dance Showcase.

I have always enjoyed watching our girls dance but this was phenomenal. From the younger dancers to the Central Decatur Dance Team, under the direction of Chelsie Christensen and the CD Flag Team, under the direction of Emily Layton, in addition to special selections by the CD dance members and in-

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Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day - 446-4433 Bread/butter and milk served with most meals.

Wed., Feb. 12 - Ham balls, Au Gratin potatoes, Harvard beets, fruit mix.

Thur., Feb. 13 Manicotti in meat sauce, breadsticks, zucchini, brownie.

Fri., Feb. 14 - Meatloaf, hash brown casserole, Cali blend vegetables, peaches.

Mon., Feb. 17 - Bacon wrapped chicken, sour cream and chive

potatoes, bacon green beans, pears.

Tues., Feb. 18 Chipped beef and gravy over biscuit, broccoli, mandarin oranges.

Wed., Feb. 19 - Pot roast, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, Sherbet.

Central Decatur Menu

(Subject to change) BREAKFAST Daily menu item or cereal and toast, 4 oz. juice or fruit choice, milk.

Wed., Feb. 12 Breakfast dog Thur., Feb. 13 - Yogurt Parfait w/ granola and banana bread Fri., Feb. 14 - Cinnamon/sugar donut Mon., Feb. 17 French toast sticks Tues., Feb. 18 Sausage roll-up Wed., Feb. 19 - Egg/ sausage/cheese biscuit LUNCH Wed., Feb. 12 - Mr. Rib/bun, Ranch diced potatoes, baked beans, veggies, mandarin oranges, milk.

Thur., Feb. 13 Country fried pork steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, cooked carrots, lettuce, grape tomato, cucumbers, banana, milk.

Fri., Feb. 14 - Chicken taco/tortilla, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, salsa, carrots, mandarin oranges, cookie, milk.

Mon., Feb. 17 Chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries, baked beans, lettuce, grape tomato, carrots, pears, Cuties, milk.

Tues., Feb. 18 Tater tot casserole, corn, peppers, lettuce, grape tomatoes, carrots, mixed fruit, milk, toffee bar.

Wed., Feb. 19 - Pizza, veggies, hummus, peaches, kiwi, milk.

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

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vited guests of the Mt. Ayr Dance team, the 75 minutes of entertainment was amazing.

The young talent we have all around us is endless and I encourage any and all to attend this event in the future if you have the opportunity.

The CD Dance team also paired up with a male partner for their co-ed dance. The co-ed dance has been a tradition since the CD Dance Team started up 3 years ago and has always been a stitch, with this year included.

I commend these young fellows for having the courage to shake it a little and learn these 8 count step moves.

I cannot forget to include the Senior Dance, consisting of Maizee Lindsey and her grandmother Sandy Kunze, along with Alaina Applegate and grandma Cheryl Tomlinson and Riley Bell and her grandma sub Bonnie Clark. It takes courage to get in front of a crowd, right Grandma Sandy, but you were GREAT!!!

This was a nice added touch for the senior dance members. Until the next time...

So Long!

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THANK YOU

from the Glenn Payton Family Thank you for the overwhelming and very generous support to our family at the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Glenn Payton. Your sympathy and support thru various ways was an encouragement to Bryan, Selena, our family and myself, Donna, thru this life changing time with Glenn’s passing.

Our sincere thank you to: Pastors Terry and Matt for the beautiful service Trinity Christian Church members and ladies for the meals For all the prayers, cards, donations to the memorial funds Richard and Connie Slade for their planning and service God’s blessing to all who offered support and prayers thru our time of loss.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton (continued from January 29, 2020)

Those of us who tended the station at Hanoco were concerned, and tried to keep up to date with what was going on with Don’s cancer treatments. He had at least a half-dozen surgeries in Iowa City. Most every time he had a surgery, he or someone else would report to us what had happened. Then came the day we received the news that they had found cancer had spread to his brain. At that point, we figured he was done for, and I think we all thought he would be gone in a few months at most.

Will wonders never cease? After awhile, he started reappearing at the station and going about his business and, as weeks went by, we perhaps assumed the doctors must have gotten the last of it. He seemed to continue on with his life as if nothing had ever happened, and the frequent trips to Iowa City seemed to stop. He went ahead and led what seemed to be a somewhat normal life, for many years. In fact, it was over twenty years from when he was first diagnosed, until his death. I expect, to keep busy with something so he wouldn’t be thinking about his condition every minute of every day, Don took up the hobby of walking the roadsides and picking up cans and bottles for redemption.

In researching for this story, I learned some more details, and learned that things were not exactly as I thought back in the day.

I had stopped working at Hanoco, to accept a teaching position in Lamoni, and later in Florida, so about the only time I would see Don would be at auction sales in the summertime. I missed out on updates of his condition, that those who still worked at Hanoco probably knew about. I was under the impression that, after numerous surgeries and treatments, the doctors were finally able to defeat the last of the cancer. Molly informed me that he was never in remission, never cancer free, but he was able to tolerate and live with it for a very long time. Of all the various cancers he had in his body, it was eventually one of the most common, colon cancer, that ended his life. He did not last long after that diagnosis.

I’ve been acquainted with others who have been caretakers of spouses dying from cancer, so I know the last weeks of his life had to be very painful, and unpleasant, both for Don, and for those around him. I mentioned that he already had a bit of a mean streak about him, and dying of cancer couldn’t have improved his disposition.

He had to have been angry about what cancer had done to his body, plus it had actually damaged his brain, so he most certainly said things and did things

that he would not normally have said or done, back when he was healthy. A final surgery was attempted on his bowel, but he must have sensed this was the one that was going to finally get him, and he went into a comatose state as his life neared its end.

There is something that I feel badly about, something I'm not proud of, something that is part of the reason for wanting to tell Don's story in this column. As I said before, Don's disfigurement did not bother me, and I didn't mind talking with him at Hanoco, but at some point he became terribly difficult to understand and, rather than deal with that problem, I started avoiding him. I recall several auctions we both attended, where I tried my best to stay on the opposite side of the crowd from him, just so he wouldn't try to talk to me. Had we been somewhere quiet, I expect I still could have understood him, but at an auction, with the auctioneer calling the sale in the background and buyers standing around having their own conversations, a conversation with Don would have been almost impossible. I didn’t want to embarrass him, or myself, by having to ask him to keep repeating until I could get what he was saying, nor did I want to nod my head and pretend to understand, when I really didn’t.

What I would like to get across to my readers is what a brave and courageous man was Don Ivins!

Imagine yourself in his place, when he was going through all the operations and treatments, which led to the disfigurement of his head and face. Would you have been so brave? I can tell you right now, I would have not. I don’t think I would have even endured more than a few surgeries and other treatments before I would have chosen to just lie down and die, or figured out a way to speed up the process. If I could have somehow endured all the surgeries, I’m certain I would have become a hermit. I wouldn’t have wanted to be seen, or possibly make others uncomfortable. So, what I’m saying is that I admire that man so much, who evidently had a very strong will to live, and carried on when most others would have given up. I admire his wife Molly just as much, for sticking by him through what had to be some very heartbreaking and stressful times. She must have been the best support person he could have ever had, while also continuing to work at her job. Though his mother Rita, drove him to some of his appointments in Iowa City, Molly would have been his primary care-giver.

At times, she needed help though, especially when there were large areas of drainage after some of the more extensive surgeries, such as the one that left part

of his brain exposed. Molly spoke highly of nurse Sandy Crandall, who helped out in those instances.

Over the years, I have thought of Don Ivins many times. The idea for writing this story occurred to me at least two years ago, and only recently was I brave enough to contact Molly, to see if she would mind.

She didn’t, and I found her a very delightful lady to talk

CORRESPONDENTS

In the Library Loop MARY STONER

On the topic of the summer reading program, we are beginning to purchase and stockup on prizes for our super readers! Do you have some gently used toys, t-shirts, books, art supplies, or novelty items that you can no longer put to use?

Consider donating them to the library for children to earn over the summer. Items like frisbees, yo-yos, fidget spinners, dinosaurs, fingernail polish (new or nearly new), and coloring books, have all been hits in the past.

Now available for checkout: 'Blind Date with a Book.'

Stop in to select a covered book containing a brief description of its contents. You will be unaware what book you are selecting, however, until you return home to unwrap it. This is a fun way to experience authors/genres/topics you otherwise may not pick out on your own.

You may just surprise yourself with the types of books you enjoy.

Participants can enter to win a prize at the end of February.

The library may be closed during inclement weather.

Please check our Facebook page (Leon Public Library), our website www.leon.lib.ia.us, or call at 641-446-6332 to verify.

We are looking to fill upcoming vacancies on our library board of trustees. Trustees serve a 6 year term and meet the second Tuesday of each month. Contact John at 641-446-6332 for more information.

Cards for discounted prescriptions are available at the library through the American Consultants Rx company. These discounts cannot be used in addition to a current insurance plan. Stop in for more information or give John at a call at 641-446-6332.

Join our Cribbage games, every Tuesday at 10:30AM. All levels of experience welcome and assistance available to new players.

Little Tots Sto-

with. She, incidentally, also had a big birthday during the time I’ve been working on the story. I’d like to thank her, and also Ivan Hanthorn, Judith Elias, and Jeff Hash for their help, filling in some gaps in my knowledge. Finally, I’d like to thank Don Ivins, for not being afraid to share himself with me, during the most tragic years of his life.

rytime is Thursdays at 10:30. Stop in with your little ones for fun with books and songs.

Do you have a job/skill/ talent that would be of interest to little people? Stop in and talk with Mary about being a special guest!“Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.”

-Ray Bradbury

Maizee Lindsey attends Scholarship Day at Simpson College

Maizee Lindsey, daughter of Corey and Tonya Lindsey, all of Leon, took part in Simpson's Red & Gold Scholarship Day on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Only top students were invited to participate in the exclusive event, which provides high school seniors a chance to earn additional scholarship money.

Participants were chosen because of their outstanding academic credentials. The day consisted of interview and essay sessions for students and informational sessions for parents.

cham was 87. and took over the farmCharley and Ida ing. To this union were bought a home in Wel- born three daughters: KATHY MASON don in 1925 and moved Harriet Marie, Patricia HISTORY Anne and Helen Irene.

Charles M. Mea- to town.

Lawrence was mar- Patricia married Judge cham was born April 5, 1861 at Westerville, ried to Edna Eldora Reynolds. She lives in Ohio. As a young man, Lockwood July 26, 1925 (continued on page 9) he came to Iowa. He plowed corn for J.P. Kline where now the town of Weldon is. He married Ida Mae Huffman of Woodburn. After their marriage, he worked for Oscar Judd on the Judd farm and Ida helped Mrs. Judd with the housework.

Later they went to Kansas by covered wagon and homesteaded 160 acres of land.

There Mabel (Worden) and Frank E. were born in a sod house. They returned to Iowa when Mabel and Frank were still small children and purchased a farm 3 ½ miles southeast of Weldon, which was known as the Meacham place.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 basketball team from the John F. Kennedy College in Wahoo, NE game to play the Graceland College girls' team in Lamoni. Members of the JFK team were Teon February 21. resa Coleman of Leon and Edie Minnick of 50 Years Ago Diagonal.

(February 12, 1970) On the Dean's List Judy Vinson was at Graceland were shown with four lambs Central Decatur grads born to one ewe on the Cheryl Akes, Priscilla Vinson farm four miles Saxton and Dallas Waleast of Leon. The ewe ters. was a Corredale-Western mix and the lambs 75 YEARS AGO did fine with some help (February 9, 1945) from the bottle.

Public Health Nurse The Decatur Coun- Was Honored – For the ty Conservation Board first time a national obmet and approved servance was held of plans for the construc- Public Health Nursing tion of a dam at Slip Day. Lucile Plumb was Bluff Park which would public health nurse of make a small lake of Decatur County. about 23 acres.

Two More Decatur Two Lamoni youth County Yanks Killed – were being held for ju- T/5 Ephrain E. Wheelvenile court after be- er 31, and Pfc. Carroll ing apprehended while Bumgarner, 30. Wheelstealing hogs near La- er was killed in Belmoni. gium and Bumgarner Thieves broke into in Luxembourg. Major Stark's Tavern and Thomas B. McGuire Cafe, Valley Grocery, Jr., 33, was killed in Van Richie's Store and the Southwest Pacific the Burchett Tavern in when his P-38 stalled Grand River. When Abe on a high speed turn Burchett went to his and crashed. tavern at 4:30 a.m. he War Bulletin – scared the fellows off. "Russians had moved On investigation, two into Poznan and street large boxes containing fighting was in prog80 cartons of cigarettes ress, according to radio were found in the alley reports. Germans were behind the Post Office. reported to be evacuFrank Riley of Hopkins, MO, was hired to teach math at Central Decatur replacing Evonne Kouba. Riley was just discharged from the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State College.

Garland Craig was hard at work when the J-R photographer was on hand to take his picture. He was busy putting the finishing touches on the railing Grand River which fronted the podiMELINDA MACKEY um on the First Baptist As of today there's Church located on NW still a few logs left at Church Street, which the park in Grand Rivhe and other members er. All available wood were constructing. is right along the road Others helping were for easy loading. The Clifford Cowles, Ray- mulch is also free for mond Spencer and Le- the taking and is loverette Clark. cated at the northwest At the Decatur corner of the park.

County Historical SociMeals coming up at ety meeting, John Vin- the Community Center er, son of the T.R. Vin- will be Friday; Fried ers, was to present the chicken, mashed poprogram about doctors tatoes and gravy, corn, in Decatur County over cake and ice cream. On the years.

Tuesday the 18th it will The freshman girls' be chili, grilled cheese sandwich, relish tray and mixed fruit. For questions or to order, please call 773-5436.

Everyone is welcome at the Grand River Community Center.

Something to look forward to is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time beginning on Sunday, March 8th at 2am. And a reminder the next council meeting is Thursday the 13th at 7pm at City Hall.

Have a great week!

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (February 9, 2000) The elevator in the Decatur County Courthouse was in operation effective January 31, 2000 and Supervisors Bill Ballantyne, Larry Eastin and Gary Stripe tested it out.

A joint meeting with Decatur County along with Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne counties was held discussing a regional jail concept.

Work continued on the remodeling and construction of the new FOCUS unit housed in the former Leon Care Center building. The new unit housed residential comprehensive treatment rooms for 30, thirteen beds for patients of Psychiatric, Medical Institute for Children, offices, therapy rooms and other activities.

A decision was made at the annual joint school board meeting for Central Decatur and Mormon Trail to continue the school sharing program for another year in the areas of Industrial Arts, Vocational Agriculture and Elementary Library, as well as the position of superintendent.

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors passed and adopted an ordinance establishing new election precinct boundaries in the county, reducing the number of precincts to 12.

The Leon Chamber announced the car show date would be August 5, with Renee Vasey and Brad Swartz organizers.

Central Decatur officers of FCCLA: Marci Durell, Heidi Hughes, Andrea Frost, Kaylyn Probasco, Melvina Shephard, Alicia Stone, Kiley Higdon, Shelly Moeller and Jill Toney, along with Leon Mayor Richard Scrivner signed an FCCLA Week proclamation.

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Spring can’t get here soon enough for me.

The Central Decatur Dance Team performed Sunday afternoon at the High School Gym. We have some definite talent in our young students.

The program was so enjoyable with all ages performing. The last performance was our

ating all Germans from southeastern Germany and lighting the torch to war factories in a continuance of their scorched earth policy."

Anna Elizabeth Aten was married to Staff Sergeant Charles W. Bohn Jr. at Matthews Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Lee Hubler, who was in India, wrote that he had the third change in his work. First, he was a cook, then he had charge of the officers' meals, keeping them piping hot and serving them, and then he was appointed baker, being one of the two in that unit.

Howard Sage and daughter Beverly and Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Hullinger went to Des Moines on business.

Roscoe Brady Headed Program at Rotary – Roscoe Brady had the program at the Rotary luncheon and he read a lengthy letter, written by Capt.

A.K. Olson, former Union County engineer, and an old friend since killed in Germany. Mr. Olson was one of the first to get into Germany with the military government detachments and in the letter stated that they were operating under the constant fire of the

enemy. As an engineer he and his men were busy re-establishing water supply systems in captured towns and he told of his trip from his assignment back to the barracks in a jeep through ruined streets after dark with no lights.

HS Dance Team with their ‘Beach Buddy’ male team mates. So entertaining! Congrats to the guys that participated!

Happy Birthday wishes are extended this week to Jennifer Clark, Bobbi Helton, Paige Toney, Marvelle Plym, Nikki Head, Bob Andrew, Peggy Hamilton, Heath Cozad, Kierra Horton, and Mike Johnson.

Some days are better, some days are worse. Look for the blessing instead of the curse. Be positive, stay strong, and get enough rest. You can’t do it all, but you can do your best.

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out for some lunch.

Not much happening with Dylan, Holly, and little Benson Parkhurst or Gary and Sandy Osborn. Just carrying on as usual.

Liz Carpenter had a slow week for a change and managed to stay home in the evenings and take care of a few things around the house. She is glad that it is staying lighter longer in the evenings as it is much better to do the chores in the

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MARGARET GIBSON Well, we are almost halfway through February already. Fortunately we get an extra day in February this year to catch up on all that stuff we don’t have time to do in the normal 365 days in the year. Good luck with that!

Tuesday Philinda Snethen went to Des Moines with her grandson Kyle Booth.

Philinda Snethen, Ruthie Welch, and Kyle Booth attended the memorial service for Joann Bjorland on Saturday. Later they went

100 YEARS AGO (February 12, 1920) Iowans Held Big Picnic – Decatur County residents and former residents held a picnic at Los Angeles, Calif. And they all had a mighty fine time. The Journal was in receipt of the following account of the affair. The picnic was proposed by Nora Biggs and with the help of other Decaturites they gathered together about forty of the Decatur County people, all bringing well filled baskets.

The table fairly groaned under the weight of the good things to eat. After the dinner hour they went to a sunny part of the park and had pictures of the crowd taken. As the sun began to lower in the west the happy throng started for their respective homes after giving three cheers for Iowa as the place to make money and for California as the place to spend it.

Youth Near Osceola Was Near Death As a Result of Rat Bite – As the result of a battle with a large rat a young man residing near Osceola was in a serious condition from blood poisoning resulting from the rodent's bites in an exciting battle with an unusually large species of the barn rat family. Everett Dudney, 14, was severely bitten by the vicious animal and reported as slowly recovering from a serious attack of blood poisoning.

Marriage License – Lloyd B. Bright and Margaret C. Warnock; Delbert E. Merritt and Harriet E. Stewart.

Ehline Fierce and children and Mrs. John Stearns drove over to Weldon to visit Mrs. Fierce who was in the hospital there.

Garfield Bunch and son James visited at the home of his father. Mr. Bunch was injured by a team which became unmanageable and was not able to do his work at the time.

Helen Griffin, who completed the census, told us that Alice and Al Gammil were the oldest twins reported.

Christine and Mardine Ebrecht were the youngest.

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Connie Wilcoxson had dinner Sunday with her mother Doris Lane.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and being nearly halfway through February means we are coming up on Valentine’s Day this Friday. Chocolates, sweet treats, dinner, and flowers are always nice for Valentine’s Day. Especially nice is spending quality time with your sweetheart.

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Carson and Boswell Move on to Districts

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Dakota Boswell (182)gets a quick 21 second pin over Demichelis of Chariton in the second round of competition last Saturday. He went on to place second. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)

Tegan Carson (195) prepares to roll Landsperger of Knoxville over for the pin in he second round of Sectionals this past Saturday. Carson went on to win his weight class. (photo by Maizee Lindsey) It was a tough sectional wrestling tournament for the local squad. Out of the 11 wrestlers, the Cardinals managed to push two through to the next round.

Making it to the 2A District 5 tournament this Saturday at Knoxville was Tegan Carson (195) and Dakota Boswell (182). Carson won his weight division, while Boswell took 2nd

place in his. Wrestling at Districts will begin at 12:00 noon with the 1st and 2nd place finishers advancing to the state tournament the following week.

Carson entered the Sectional tournament as the number 1 seeded wrestler at 195 pounds. After receiving a first round bye, he pinned Landsperger of Knoxville in 2:34 in the semis, thus earning a

trip to the title bout.

There it was a hard-fought match the entire three periods of action. Carson came away with the one-point victory 12-11 over Reed of EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont.

Carson will enter this weekend’s District event carrying a 35-4 record. He will open the tournament against Wyatt Hunter of Grinnell, a junior with a 31-

Cardinals Win Two Before Losing in OT to MSM The Cardinals traveled to Wayne on Tuesday capturing an easy 70-27 conference win and Centerville on Thursday 64-48. On Friday, the Cardinals hosted MartensdaleSt. Marys (MSM) on

Friday, losing 74-80 in overtime.

Vs. Wayne The Cardinals against the Falcons was not much of a contest grabbing a 17-8 first quarter lead and

Kolby Hewlett recorded 13 key points, 5 assists and 2 steals against MSM.

stretching it to a halftime 34-10 lead.

In the first quarter, Kolby Hewlett was the first to score on a steal and 1/2 court drive. Michel Evertsen followed the lead with a shot from behind the arc.

Matthew Boothe and Hewlett continued the momentum with back to back baskets.

It was an even playing field with the other starters Trey Hullinger recording a quick steal at the top of the key before driving to the hoop along with Cole Pedersen scoring a basket after grabbing the offensive rebound.

In the final 36.8 seconds, Pedersen and Tyke Hullinger each drove the floor and added back to back baskets for the 17-8 lead.

The Cardinals doubled their score in the second quarter while the defense held the Falcons scoreless until 9.8 seconds were remaining.

Boothe added the first basket along with a shot later from behind the arc. Hewlett and Pedersen each recorded 2 points while Evertsen finished the (continued on page 8)

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was the next highest place finisher for CD and he medaled in 3rd place. He pinned Messamker of Centerville in 2:50 but lost his next match to Linsley of Knoxville by fall in 2:53.

Walker managed to battle back hoping to climb his way back to qualify. He won an 8-2 decision over Zanoni of Albia but was not given the option to wrestle back for true second as he would have faced Linsley again. He settled for 3rd place. He finished the season 2014.

William Gillis (120), (continued on page 8)

CD Winning Streak Earns Back Spot in Rankings

The Cardinals continue their winning streak adding another 3 games to the win category while upgrading back into the rankings with #14 place according to the state for 1A IGHSAU rankings from February 5 report.

The Cardinals started on the road beating the Wayne Falcons on Tuesday, February 4, 61-35 and Centerville on Thursday, 60-57 on the buzzer beating shot by Hallee Hamilton before hosting the Martensdale-St. Marys (MSM) Blue Devils Friday, winning 57-49. The Cardinals host Osceola on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for their last regular season game.

On Thursday, Feb. 13 post season begins with the Cardinals hosting Mormon Trail with a 7:00 p.m. game.

The winner plays in Leon on Tuesday, February 18, against either Bedford or Lenox at 7:00 p.m.

Vs. Wayne The Cardinals had no contest against the Falcons grabbing a 12-0 first quarter lead stretching it to a 36-15 half-time lead. All five starters were on the

Riley Bell took the lead recording a double double against MSM with 18 points and 13 rebounds. board in the first quarter with Maizee Lindsey and Riley Bell each with a shot from behind the arc and Alaina Applegate, Hamilton, and Lyndsey Dale each with 2.

The second quarter, Dale opened the quarter with a shot from behind the arc followed by Kylee Rockhold going 3 for 3 from behind the arc along

with Lindsey and Mara Dykes each with a three-pointer. Bell and Harrisen Bevan added 2 points a piece along with Hamilton delivering 2 from the charity stripe.

The Falcons earned 7 of their 15 points from the charity stripe. The Cardinals had 12 fouls in the first half to the (continued on page 8)

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Winning the team title was Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont with 218 points. They were followed by Knoxville 184.5, Centerville 177, Albia 160.5, CD 113, Osceola 101, and Chariton 98.

After the opening round of Sectionals, the Cardinals still had seven wrestlers on the topside, but in the semis, there were a lot of tough, ranked wrestlers to contend with.

Besides the pair of District qualifiers, the Cardinals had a 3rd place, four 4th place finishers, a 5th place, and three 6th place finishes.

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Like Carson, Boswell received a first round bye before taking to the mat in the semifinals against Demichelis of Chariton.

Boswell made quick work of his opponent, pinning him in a mere 21 seconds to earn a trip to the finals.

There he met Walker of EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont who carried an unblemished record thus far this year. Boswell was pinned in 35 seconds. He did not have to wrestle back for true second as he already beat Demichelis of Chariton.

As a team, the Cardinals finished 5th in

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We Salute the Fighting Cardinals Best of Luck Through the Tournaments!

DISTRICT QUALIFIERS (182) Dakota Boswell (195) Teegan Carson Districts will be held at Knoxville, February 15 1st and 2nd place winners will Advance to State.

2019-2020 CD WRESTLING - Back row left to right: Head Coach Brian Carson, manager Bailee Clements, Jesse Niebauer (SO170 pounds), Javin Evans (SO-145), David Walker (SR-152), Dakota Reed (SR-170), Jeff Marlow (SR-285), Dakota Boswell (JR-182), Tegan Carson (SO-195), and manager Carlee Hamilton. Middle row: Coach Kyle Ramaeker, manager Elizabeth Scudder, Jaxson Cornett (FR), Colton Barnes (SO-145), Journey Anderson (SO-182), Hunter Bradford (SO-195), Logan Jones (JR-138), Chance Bly (JR-138) and manager Sarah Frisbie. Front row: manager Amy Potter, Austin Long (FR-220), Zander Reed (JR-160), Greyden Henry (SO), William Gillis (SO-120), Devin Adams (SO-132), Chase Crawford (SO-106), and Coach Dan Christensen. (photo by Memories by Linda)

Wrestling Dual Meet Record 6-19

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2019-2020 CD WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS Back row l-r: Arianna Nopoulous, Loralie Jackel, and Carleigh O'Dell.

Middle: Trinatie Mothershead, Octavia Snethen, and Reese DeVore.

Front: Maggie Frank and Taylor Beavers. Not pictured Coach Cindee O'Dell.

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2019-2020 Central Decatur Bowling Members

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Boy’s and Girl’s Substate/ Regionals Class 1A District 7, February 18 at Great Escape in Pleasant Hill Start time is at 1:00 p.m.

Attending Schools: Lamoni/CD, Centerville, Clarke, Knoxville, Mount Ayr, Southeast Warren **State Class 1-A will be held February 24 at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo at 10:00 a.m.

2019-2020 Basketball Cheerleaders

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Boy’s Record Overall 2-13 Girl’s Record Overall 2-13

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We Salute the Fighting Cardinals Best of Luck Through the Tournaments!

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2019-2020 CD GIRL'S BASKETBALL - Back row left to right: Coach Darlene Fuller, manager Jenna Young, Lyndsey Dale (JR), Lauren Saxton (SR), Alaina Applegate (SR), Riley Bell (SR), Maizee Lindsey (SR), Emma Rasmussen (JR), Eily Hall (JR), manager Maggie Layton and Head Coach Curtis Boothe. Middle row: Mya Applegate (SO), Jordan Proctor (SO), Kylee Rockhold (SO), Carson Bethards (SO), Mara Dykes (SO), Hallee Hamilton (SO), Lauren Martin (SO), and Addiston Graham (SO). Front row: Layni Masters (FR), Lexi Jensen (FR), Emma Richards (FR), Annika Evertsen (FR), Adriene Kelley (FR), Harrison Bevan (FR), Maren Buckingham (FR), and River Hamaker (FR). Not pictured: Bianca Spanedda.

Class 1A - Region 7

(Note: this is the bottom side of the bracket)

LADY CARDINAL First Round Tournament Play is Thursday, February 13 in Leon at 7:00 p.m. They will play Mormon Trail.

Regional Championship will be played on Wednesday, February 26 at Harlan or Creston at 7:00 p.m.

Winner Advances to State.

Lady Cardinal’s Record Overall 16-3 POI Conference 11-2 (as of Friday, Feb. 7)

2019-2020 CD BOY'S BASKETBALL - Back row left to right: Head Coach Zach Clark, Daniel Blakely (FR), Logan Coon (SO), Kevin Linhart (FR), Dawson Kernen (SR), Cole Pedersen (SR), Michel Evertsen (SR), Issac Hall (SR), Kyle Linhart (FR), Jack Scrivner (FR), and Coach Jon Pedersen.

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Class 1A - District 10

(Note: this is the top side of the 1A District 10 bracket.)

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Cardinal’s Record Overall 13-6 POI Conference 10-3 (as of Friday, Feb. 7)

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Devin Adams (126), Logan Jones (138), and Zander Reed (152), all finished in fourth place.

Each won their opening match, but lost their next two. Gillis pinned Hughes of EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont in 3:59, Adams won by major decision over McGatchey of EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont 8-0, Jones pinned Beaver of Knoxville 3:22, and Reed won by decision over Bellon of Knoxville 5-3.

Gillis finished the seaon 11-29, Adams 23-21, Jones 16-11, and Reed 21-20.

Jesse Niebauer (170) finished in 5th place, completing a 9-15 record. Cody Morgan (106) finished 6th place and completed a 3-23 record. Colton Barnes (145) finished 6th and completed a 14-17 record. Austin Long (220) finished 6th and completed a 10-24 record.

Girls Basketball

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Falcon's one which was called with 1.4 seconds remaining in the first half.

The Cardinals finished the game leading the point spread 17-14 in the third quarter and 8-6 in the fourth for the 61-35 win.

Bell and Applegate lead the scoring with 12 and 11 points, respectively, joined by Rockhold with 9, Lindsey, Hamilton and Bevan 6 a piece, Dale 5, Dykes and Layni Masters 3 each.

The team recorded 24 rebounds lead by Bell with 8, Applegate and Hamilton 4 a piece, Lauren Saxton and Eily Hall 2 each, and Lindsey, Dale, Dykes and Masters 1 each.

Lindsey and Hamilton took the reins with the assists recording 4 a piece along with Applegate 3, Bell, Dale, Saxton, Dykes, and Masters 2 each, and Rockhold, Carson Bethards and River Hamaker 1 each.

Hamilton recorded 3 steals joined by Bell and Dykes 2 a piece and Lindsey, Applegate, Dale, Lauren Martin, and Rockhold 1 each.

Saxton, Bell and Applegate each recorded 1 blocked shot.

"After a slow start to the game, we really got things going in the second quarter," stated Coach Curtis Boothe.

"Kylee was on fire, going three for three from the arc. Riley and Maizee each hit 2 3s. Mara, Lyndsey, and Alaina all had 1 3 pointer. It was nice to see us move the ball well and hit the open shots. We ended the night with 10 3s."

"Hallee and Maizee had 4 assists apiece. As a team, we had 24 assists on 24 made field goals. That's a true sign we were moving the ball well and playing as a team. We kept our TOs a little lower than we had been. We had 12 and that's where we need to keep it. Riley led us with 8 rebounds."

"It was a good win for us. Now's the time we need to be playing our best basketball."

Vs. Centerville The battle against Centerville was a nailbiter clear through the buzzer beating shot by Hamilton to win 60-57.

The Cardinals trailed 16-24 after the first quarter and narrowed the gap with the half-time score of 3036.

To start the game, Hamilton lit up the scoreboard with the first basket from behind the arc along with another 2 points before the quarter ended.

Lindsey also added a key three pointer along with Applegate going 4 for 4 from the charity stripe and Bell putting up 4 points.

In the second quarter, the Cardinals were taking advantage of the trips to the charity stripe with Bell delivering 1 and Dale 4. Masters joined the action scoring back to back baskets before her trip to the charity stripe executing both. Masters then drove to the basket before popping back out to Hamilton who closed the first half with another shot from behind the arc.

Returning from the locker room, trailing 3036, the Cardinals continued working to chip away the deficit. In the first 3 minutes, it was an even playing field with Applegate adding a basket and Masters 2 more from the charity stripe. The next 2 minutes the Redette's went on a 6-0 run, leaving the Cardinals trailing 34-46.

The remaining 5 minutes the Cardinals took the reins answering back with a 10-3 run. Bell scored 5 points, Masters and Applegate 2 each and Hamilton 1.

With 8 minutes remaining, still trailing 44-49, the Cardinals finished what they came for. Continuing their momentum adding another 9-0 run in the first 3:30 minutes, taking the 53-49 lead.

Masters grabbed a jump shot, Applegate a basket after grabbing the offensive rebound followed by a shot from behind the arc to gain the lead. Bell stretched the lead with a strong basket. The defense stepped their game up not allowing second looks by the Redettes.

The Cardinals held the Redettes scoreless for almost 6 minutes.

After Centerville finally added a basket, Applegate answered back with a shot from behind the arc, 56-51.

In the next 3 minutes, it was a slower paced game with Dale adding 1 point from the charity stripe while Centerville added 3, 5754.

The Redettes were able to put up another three tying the game 57-57 with 38.8 seconds remaining.

Returning from a Redette time-out, the Cardinals executed a key play with Applegate setting a screen while Hamilton right behind her received the cross court pass and put up the buzzer shot for the 60-57 win.

Applegate lead the boards with 16 joined

by Bell, Hamilton and Masters with 12 a piece, Dale 5 and Lindsey 3.

The team recorded 27 rebounds including 9 from Applegate, Bell 7, Masters 4, Hamilton 3, Dale 2, and Lindsey and Hall 1 a piece.

Dale recorded 4 assists along with Hamilton with 3, Dykes and Masters 2 a piece, and Applegate and Hall 1 each.

Applegate recorded 2 blocked shots.

"I thought we played well from the tip. Our offense was getting good shots and hitting them. We gave up too much dribble penetration to their guards. That hurt us by giving them 18 free throws at half and Riley and Maizee each had three fouls."

"We played much better in the second half. We finally got our posts into it. I thought Lyndsey hit some big

free throws Layni gave us a nice spark off the bench and scored 12.

With 30 seconds left, we were going to take the last shot. We executed the play well and Hallee stepped up and knocked it down for the win. It was a good team win!"

Vs. MSM In the second time facing MSM, the first half was even with a 2626 tied score.

In the first quarter, Bell picked up 6 points on a couple assists by Lindsey and an offensive rebound, Applegate added the first basket for the Cardinals after grabbing the offensive rebound and Masters ended the quarter delivering both shots from the charity stripe, leading 10-9.

Twenty-three seconds into the second quarter, Hall added a basket off an assist

by Saxton followed by Hamilton working her way around the arc with back to back baskets. Bell continued her strong post moves adding the next 6 points followed by Applegate with a confident shot from the elbow to finish the offense for the Cardinals with 16 points.

Returning from the locker room, the first 4 minutes of the third quarter were battle of the baskets with Bell earning 2 from the charity stripe along with Dale 2 and Hamilton another shot from behind the arc.

The Cardinals then took control in the last 4 minutes going on a 7-1 point spread to take the lead and never look back. Dale started the run with a three pointer followed by Bell with 2 and Masters 2.

In the final 8 minutes, MSM added the first basket and Hamilton answered back with a shot from behind the arc. MSM then secured 2 from the charity stripe and Applegate answered with 2.

The Cardinal defense also stepped up pulling back to back charges against the Blue Devils.

Returning from a Cardinal time-out, Applegate put up another 2, leading 47-38. After almost two minutes drained off the clock, Masters made some noise denying a pass and grabbing the steal and was then fouled and executing both shots from the line.

In the last 3:03, the Cardinals were executing their job scoring the final 8 points from the charity stripe. Dale added 3, Bell and Masters 2 each and Applegate 1.

Bell recorded a double double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Hamilton followed with 12 points along with Applegate with 9, Dale and Masters 8 each, and Hall 2.

Applegate grabbed 9 rebounds along with Lindsey and Masters with 4 a piece and Hamilton 2.

Bell lead with 5 assists joined by Applegate with 3, Lindsey and Masters 2 a piece and Hamilton, Dale, Saxton and Rockhold 1 each.

Dale and Hamilton each grabbed 2 steals and Applegate 1.

Applegate and Bell recorded 1 blocked shot each.

"Alaina and Riley were dominant down low with 9 and 13 rebounds respectively," stated Coach Booth.

"Riley also led us with 5 assists. It was a good win for us. It was nice to have 5 girls score 8 or more points. When MSM was making their run in the second half, Hallee stepped up and hit a couple big 3s.

Our defense on their shooters in the second

CD Tracksters Earn All-State Honors

According to a recent newsletter from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches (IATC), Central Decatur girl's track team members received special All-State honors. Emma Atwood received an All-State honor in the 100 meter hurdles and high jump, Riley Bell in the long jump and the shuttle hurdle team pictured of Bell, Lyndsey Dale, Maizee Lindsey and Atwood. half was solid. I also thought shooting 14-17 from the free throw line was key to our victory."

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half with a jumper off an assist by Haden Leymaster before back to back baskets from behind the arc. The Cardinals lead 34-10 going in to the locker room.

The Cardinals continued to dominate leading with the 14-9 point spread in the third quarter and 22-8 in the fourth.

Two and 1/2 minutes ran off the clock before Evertsen opened the third quarter with a basket. Boothe quickly joined in with back to back baskets. The Cardinals continued to move the ball around before weaving the passes through the defense from Boothe to Evertsen to Pedersen for the basket.

The Cardinals stepped their game up in the final 3 minutes with Trey Hullinger adding a shot from behind the arc and Boothe recording a basket plus one for the 48-19 lead.

In the final 8 minutes, the Cardinals continued their momentum.

Leymaster started the run followed by Hewlett with 2 and Pedersen 2 from the charity stripe and Trey Hullinger 1.

Dawson Kernen stepped up the offense adding a shot from behind the arc followed

by Cauy Masters with a hoop. The next basket by Tyke Hullinger started the continuous Mercy Rule clock.

The Cardinals continued their offense with Masters adding 2 more, Gunnar Smith a shot from behind the arc and Isaac Hall the final 2 for the 70-27 win.

Boothe and Evertsen lead the scoring with 14 and 13, respectively, joined by Pedersen with 10, Hewlett 8, Trey Hullinger 7, Tyke Hullinger and Cauy Masters 4, Kernen and Smith 3 each, and Leymaster and Hall 2 a piece.

Evertsen and Pedersen lead the boards with 5 and 4 rebounds, respectively, along with Hall and Masters 3 a piece, Trey Hullinger, Leymaster and Boothe 2 each, and Hewlett, Smith and Kernen 1 each.

The team recorded 18 assists lead by Evertsen with 4, Pedersen, Smith and Boothe 3 a piece, Hewlett 2 and Tyke Hullinger,

Leymaster and Hall 1 each.

Hewlett, Boothe and Trey Hullinger each recorded 3 steals along with Evertsen and Pedersen with 2 a piece and Tyke Hullinger, Smith, Leymaster and Kernen 1 each.

Pedersen recorded the solo block.

Vs. Centerville The Cardinals had a strong first half 3618 lead. Evertsen was hot leading with 19 points (scored 16 of the first 20 points) along with Boothe 5, Hewlett, Pedersen and Trey Hullinger 4 a piece.

QUOTE Evertsen ended the night scoring 26 points along with Pedersen with 13, Boothe 11. Trey Hullinger 6, Hewlett 4, and Tyke Hullinger and Hall 2 each.

The team recorded 31 rebounds lead by Evertsen with 9, Pedersen and Trey Hullinger 6 a piece, Boothe 5, Hewlett and Tyke Hullinger 2 each and Kernen 1.

Evertsen also lead with 6 assists and 5 steals. Pedersen followed with 4 asssits, Hewlett 3, Boothe 2, and Tyke Hullinger and Leymaster 1 each.

Tyke Hullinger and Trey Hullinger each recorded 1 steal.

Pedersen and Evertsen recorded 2 blocked shots each and Boothe and Leymaster 1 a piece.

Vs. MSM The Cardinals had a disappointing 74-80 conference loss against MSM in overtime with four of the five starters also fouling out.

The Cardinals had a first quarter 14-12 lead. Boothe was the first to light up the scoreboard with a shot from behind the arc.

Evertsen and Pedersen followed suit with 4 points a piece before Evertsen finished the scoring with a shot from behind the arc.

The Blue Devils grabbed the momentum in the second quarter stealing the lead with back to back baskets, 14-17.

After MSM was called for a 3 second call, Tyke Hullinger added the first Cardinal basket followed by a jumper by Hewlett to steal back the lead, 1817.

MSM added another 2 answered back by Hewlett.

The Cardinals lost some ground when MSM added 6 more to the boards before Boothe delivered 2 from the charity stripe.

The Cardinals returned from the locker room trailing 22-27.

The battle of the baskets began in the first 6 minutes before the Cardinals tied the game, 35-35. Hewlett added a shot from behind the arc and a basket plus one along with Evertsen scoring a three pointer and Pedersen with back to back baskets.

During the final 2 minutes of the third quarter, Pedersen secured 2 from the charity stripe taking the lead before MSM worked in a last second shot to tie the game at 37-37.

The Cardinals opened the fourth quarter with Boothe securing 2 from the charity stripe and Pedersen 1.

Hewlett and Evertsen continued to stretch the lead each adding another shot from behind the arc, 46-37.

With 5:43 on the clock, the Blue Devils scored their first basket of the quarter. Trey Hullinger answered back with a basket on the out of bounds pass

by Evertsen.

After the Blue Devils scored another basket, Evertsen buried a shot from behind the arc followed by Boothe and Pedersen each with a basket. Pedersen was soon taken to the line delivering 2 more for the 57-42 lead with 3:02 remaining.

MSM added the next 3 points from the foul line before Pedersen added 1 for the Cardinals. With 2:35 on the clock, Pedersen was called for his 5th and final foul, which the Blue Devils added 1 to the boards, 58-46.

Seconds later, Evertsen was called for his 5th foul on the made basket by MSM. The Blue Devils scored the next 6 points before Leymaster scored 1 from the charity stripe, 59-54.

After another 2 points were recorded

by MSM, Tyke Hullinger did his job delivering 2 from the charity stripe.

With less than 1 minute, MSM put up another 3 pointer, narrowing the gap, 61-59.

On the next trip to the line by the Blue Devils they could have tied the score but only made 1 point.

Trey Hullinger continued to do his job recording another 2 from the charity stripe, 6360.

MSM was working their smart game adding a basket plus one followed by another quick basket to take the lead, 63-65.

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only recorded 1 point. The Cardinals had a do or die situation and Trey Hullinger stepped up to the plate and nailed a last second shot from behind the arc to tie the game, 66-66.

Twelve seconds into the overtime, Boothe was called for his 5th foul and MSM recorded both points.

Then on an intentional foul call, Leymaster was taken to the line delivering both baskets to tie it back up.

In the next 90 seconds, MSM went on a 7 point frenzy before Trey Hullinger added a point from the charity stripe.

With 1:22 on the clock and the Cardinals trailing 6975, Hewlett had no choice but to do what it took to stop the clock. Hewlett recorded his 5th foul and MSM added another point followed by another trip to the charity stripe delivering 2 more, 69-78.

With 22.5 seconds on the clock, Masters was working under the basket grabbing the offensive rebound and putting it back up for two.

The Cardinals were forced to foul again down the court and MSM secured both.

The Cards continued to give everything possible as Trey Hullinger buried another three.

With 8.2 seconds remaining and a 74-80 score, the Cards just simply ran out of time.

The scoring was evenly spread with Pedersen and Evertsen leading with 16 points a piece along with Hewlett and Trey Hullinger 13 each, Boothe 9, Leymaster 3 and Tyke Hullinger and Masters 2 each.

Evertsen lead with 6 rebounds joined by Trey Hullinger and Boothe with 5 a piece, Pedersen and Hewlett 4 each, Kernen 2 and Masters 1.

Hewlett and Evertsen took the lead with 5 assists each along with Trey Hullinger 3, Boothe 2 and Pedersen 1.

Evertsen was quick to record 5 steals along with Hewlett and Boothe 2 a piece and Trey Hullinger, Pedersen, Leymaster and Kernen 1 each.

Evertsen recorded the solo blocked shot.

The Fry Times

The House Advances Priority Child Care Bills

This week the House advanced two bills out of committee to increase child care provider rates and introduced legislation to address the “cliff effect” in the child care assistance program.

These are just three of the priority bills that House Republicans have introduced this session to address access and affordability of child care.

• House File 2067 unanimously passed the Human Resources Committee to increase child care provider rates in the Child Care Assistance Program below the 50th percentile of the 2017 Market Rate Survey up to the 50th percentile, and also increases rates to child care providers under the quality rating system bonuses to reflect the increased rates as appropriate.

This amounts to a $7.2 million increase to child care providers accepting CCA. This legislation is important because between FY2018 and FY2019, there was a reduction of 18 child care centers, 140 child development homes, and 99 unregistered homes accepting CCA in the state.

• House File 2128 also passed the Human Resources Committee with bipartisan votes to expand the definition of “infant and toddler” to include children age two weeks to three years. Currently the “infant and toddler”

CD/Lamoni Bowling Teams Place 1st The Central Decatur/Lamoni bowling girl's and boy's teams both placed first during a meet on Saturday, February 1, held in Mt. Ayr. The CD/Lamoni girls scored 1549 against the opponents West Central Valley with a score of 1525 and Mount Ayr, 1089.

Individual scores were Ashten Adams 115/104 (219); Kaydee Swartz 98/108 (206); Dakota Byrd 93/102 (195); Teyona Greenhalgh 98/95 (193); and Reyna Gutierrez 93/79 (172).

Bakers scores were 106, 159, 128, 71 and 100.

The boys scored 1674 against opponents Mount Ayr with a score of 1566 and West Central Valley, 908. Individual scores were Devin Medina 148/128 (276); James Clapham 113/139 (252); Nathaniel Bishop 119/130 (249); Kaidon Holmes 103/92 (195); Nathaniel Short 70/93 (163); and Dawson Hensley 72/73 (145). Baker scores were 103, 72, 109, 138, and 117.

The Central Decatur bowlers joined with the Lamoni school again this year for the 2019-2020 season and have been busy since November and are improving at the prime time as they prepare for their Sub-state meet that will be held on Tuesday, February 18, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Great Escape in Pleasant Hill.

CD/Lamoni Girl's Scores: November 25 - Teyona Greenhalgh 98/144 (242); Ashten Adams 93/120 (213); Dakota Byrd 92/87 (179); Anna Bruce 65/99 (164); and Briana Gorlines 55/48 (103) for a team score of 1317. Baker scores were 73, 67, 69, 124, and 83. Team score: 1317.

In this meet, Teyona Greenhalgh received 2nd and Ashton Adams

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December 3 Ashten Adams 121/108 (229); Teyona Greenhalgh 81/103 (184); Dakota Byrd 86/87 (173); Anna Bruce 64/64 (128); Savannah Curl 55/68 (123); and Briana Gorlines 44/56 (100).

Bakers scores were 79, 87, 83, 65, and 71. Team score: 1222.

December 12 Teyona Greenhalgh 133/111 (244); Ashten Adams 127/93 (220); Dakota Byrd 87/111 (198); Briana Gorlines 79/77 (156); and Anna Bruce 82/41 (123). Bak(submitted info.) ers scores were 84, 56, Pictured above l-r: Isaiah Roberts, Gunnar Smith, Nathaniel Bishop 97, 81, and 97. Team and Brandon Vecchio, Central Decatur high school band members who score: 1356. were selected to play in the Graceland University Honor Band last Friday December 17 and Saturday, February 7 and 8.

Anna Bruce 103/114 (217); Dakota Byrd 116/96 (212); Teyona team scores were Nod- 1189.

January 6 - Kaidon Greenhalgh 88/100 away Valley 2022, Lenox Weldon (188); Ashten Adams 1881, Mount Ayr 1640, Holmes 136/108 (244); KATHY MASON Bishop 87/84 (171); and Briana Southeast Warren 1630 Nathaniel Gorlines 70/59 (129). and CD/Lamoni 1184. 127/112 (239); James (continued from page 3) Bakers scores were 91, No individual scores Clapham 115/112 (227); 82, 73, 73, and 87. Team were available as of Devin Medina 84/127 Des Moines but her press time.

(211); Nathaniel Short husband has passed. score: 1293.

96/76 (172); Dawson Irene is married and December 19 - CD/Lamoni Hensley 83 and Daniel lives in Creston.

Dakota Byrd 121-106 Boy's Scores: November 25 - Payne 60. Baker scores (227); Ashten Adams Charley Meacham 110/100 (210); Teyona Devin Medina 52/150 were 104, 127, 92, 108 passed away SeptemGreenhalgh 91/108 (202); James Clapham and 93. Team score: ber 14, 1943. Lawrence (199); Anna Bruce 64/72 95/61 (156); and Daw- 1617. continued to run the January 27 - Na- farm until 1969, when (136); and Reyna Guti- son Hensley 75/46 (121). errez 61/35 (96). Bakers Team score: 746. In this thaniel Bishop 129/173 he sold the farm to scores were 100, 99, 92, meet, Devin Medina re- (302); Nathaniel Short Glen Mallott of Texas, 97/88 (185); James formerly of Van Wert.

97 and 80. Team score: ceived 4th.

December 3 - Clapham 84/98 (182); Lawrence and Edna 1336.

January 6 - Dako- Devin Medina 82/186 Kaidon Holmes 86/87 moved to Creston June ta Byrd 119/120 (239); (268); James Clapham (173); Dawson Hensley 17, 1972. Lawrence Ashten Adams 111/127 129/126 (255); Daniel 68/94 (162) and Dan- passed away in Cres(238); Teyona Green- Payne 45/79 (124); and iel Payne 73/57 (130). ton. The farm was in halgh 91/133 (224); Dawson Hensley 52/60 Baker scores were 87, the Meacham name for Kaydee Swartz 102/117 (112). Baker scores 70, 88, 87 and 102. Team 81 years.

(219); Anna Bruce 89/70 were 92, 56, 67, 66 and score: 1438.

Edna and Ida February 3 - Kai- Pearcy of Weldon use (159); and Reyna Guti- 75. Team score: 1115.

December 12 - don Holmes 129/141 to sing together at fuerrez 65/76 (141). Bakers scores were 108, 74, Devin Medina 103/109 (270); Nathaniel Bishop nerals many years.

95, 90 and 118. Team (212); James Clapham 125/117 (242); NathanLOCAL 89/85 (174); Dawson iel Short 102/111 (213); score: 1564.

Kathryn has been January 27 - Teyo- Hensley 96/57 (153); James Clapham 113/78 down with the flu and na Greenhalgh 103/121 Nathaniel Short 81/67 (191); Dawson Hensley is now on the mend.

(224); Ashten Adams (148); and Daniel Payne 82/109 (191) and Daniel Pete McVey has (127).

Baker Payne 87/66 (153). Bak- also been down with 109/109 (218); Dako- 69/58 ta Byrd 120/89 (209); scores were 91, 100, 95, er scores were 83, 142, the flu and is now on Kaydee Swartz 72/101 92 and 99. Team score: 125, 135 and 127. Team the mend. score: 1719.

(173); Anna Bruce 61/94 1291.

Letha Nish is still December 17 February 8 - Pride taking physical thera(155); and Reyna Gutierrez 67/69 (136). Bak- James Clapham 119/80 of Iowa Tournament py for her arm. Larry ers scores were 86, 80, (199); Devin Medina team scores were Le- Nish is doing better.

119, 106 and 119. Team 91/95 (186); Dawson nox 2137, Mount Ayr Rose and Steve Gilbert Hensley 56/73 (129); 1634, Nodaway Valley are gone to Norway on score: 1489.

February 3 - Kaydee and Kaidon Holmes 1622, Southeast Warren their trip.

(118).

Baker 1543 and CD/Lamoni Swartz 140/136 (276); 51/67 Connie Hook goes Dakota Byrd 111/136 scores were 67, 89, 55, 1521. Individual scores to Florida to see friends pay class only goes up (247); Teyona Green- 82 and 46. Team score: were Kaidon Holmes the end of the month.

98/135 (233); James to the age of two years. halgh 119/113 (232); 971.

We are looking for December 19 - Na- Clapham 119/87 (206); warmer weather. We The Governor recom- Ashten Adams 111/76 mended this change in (187); Reyna Gutierrez thaniel Bishop 140/86 Dawson Hensley 110/83 are tired of the snow definition to increase 82/79 (161) and Briana (226); Nathaniel Short (193); Devin Medina and ice. rates to providers by Gorlines 95/60 (155). 103/122 (225); James 85/106 (191); Daniel Everyone is wel$2.3 million.

Bakers scores were Clapham 121/78 (199); Payne 89/95 (184); and come to call Kathy at • Lastly, House 101, 97, 108, 73 and 84. and Dawson Hens- Nathaniel Short 86/65 641-445-5213 with any ley 65/63 (128). Baker (151). Baker scores news or mail to PO File 2203 was intro- Team score: 1566. duced this week and February 8 - Pride scores were 91, 62, 88, were 125, 81, 89, 108 Box 73, Weldon, Iowa, assigned a subcommit- of Iowa Tournament 91 and 79. Team score: and 111.

50264. tee to address the “cliff effect” in the child care that time. precedented flooding. assistance program.

Funding for these The Senate voted Currently, Iowans are

by Senator Amy Sinclair to allocate $15 million emergencies has not limited in their ability Week four was an- funding K-12 schools toward flood relief be- created a budget crisis to be successful. Parother short week for for the next school year fore adjourning in 2019. because Senate Reents receiving Child us because of the Iowa to $91.7 million in addi- The first bill debated publicans have careCare Assistance are caucuses on Monday. tion to last year’s levels of the 2020 session, fully managed the state actually discouraged While the week was of funding.

Senate File 2144, was budget and provided a to increase take home Finally, Senate File a supplemental appro- cushion to absorb this shorter, it also included pay and encouraged to 2144 provided fund- priation to again go to- need for flood relief. remain on welfare. The the first floor debate of ing in the current fis- ward flood relief. This the year.

Since the natural state places a significal year for flood relief bill appropriates $20 disaster occurred last This week work cant child care finanand funding to address million to the State De- spring the state departcial barrier in their way. also continued on findissues at the State Re- partment of Homeland ment of Homeland Seing solutions to one House Republicans source Center in Glen- Security and Emer- curity has been working of the biggest issues are committed to help wood passed the Iowa gency Management to with federal agencies in education, violent Iowans stuck in welSenate. This supple- be allocated to local to acquire available student behavior.

SSB fare dependency by almental appropriation communities to begin resources to assist dis3080 was approved lowing them to accept directs $333,000 to the repairing levees to pro- placed Iowans, rebuild at the subcommittee raises or promotions institution to improve tect against potential roads and highways, level and a number of at work due instead operations and the fa- flooding this spring. changes were made work with fellow Iobeing pushed over the cility, which has been during the Senate EdThe levels of state wans and communities welfare cliff. The House the subject of a federal funding necessary to in the southwest porRepublican proposal ucation Committee to implementation, investigation. The bill address the immediate tion of our state. extends the finan- aid clarify intent, and pro- calls for $137,000 to need have been deterA delegation of digcial eligibility to those contract with experts mined by the Iowa De- nitaries from Pakistan vide more specific alfamilies receiving Child for the direct consul- partment of Homeland and India joined me at Care Assistance with a location of resources tation, evaluation, and Security in coordina- the Capitol this week. for therapeutic classstaggered increase in planning for improve- tion with the governor They were in Iowa to rooms.

The goal of this payment from the famment in operations. It and her staff. The De- observe our caucus legislation remains the ily to begin preparing also calls for $102,000 partment of Homeland process. The members same, giving schools them to pay for child to complete a com- Security will continue of Parliament, journaldistricts options for care costs. placements of students prehensive facility as- to work with federal ists, and attorneys were In the District sessment as well as an agencies to determine part of an exchange As always, please with violent behavior, OSHA consultation. the amount of future through the American keeping teachers safe, join me at one of my Lastly, $94,000 is direct- federal funds antici- Council of Young Poand ensuring all stulegislative forums in dents receive the edu- ed to contract with the pated to be received. litical Leaders.

February: UIHC for a peer review Once the department Staying in touch Feb. 7 @ 8:00 – Cory- cation they deserve. of patient care.

SSB 3080 is part of As we work furhas a clearer picture don – Farm Bureau Iowa counties were of the federal funds to ther into the session, Feb. 7 @ 10:00 – an education funding package we announced ravaged by flood dam- be received, which they your input becomes Chariton – Mosaic age last spring when should know before the increasingly important Feb. 7 @12:00 – Os- last week. Together levees were breached legislature adjourns, because everything we ceola – Lakeside Ca- with SSB 3097 and SSB due to ice build-up, additional state fund- do as a General Assem3096, these bills provide sino winter melt, and spring ing may be required bly affects you personFeb. 7 @ 2:00 – Leon an additional $7.7 milrains. Many Iowans to help Iowans rebuild ally. You can email me lion for transportation – Community Center were forced out of their and get back on their at amy.sinclair@legis. equity, $5.8 million for Rep. Joel Fry homes and had no feet. The legislature iowa.gov to voice your per pupil funding, and House District 27 choice but to suspend will look at appropriat- support or concerns on $75.7 million for K-12 joel.fry@ farming or business op- ing additional funds at upcoming legislation. education.

These bills legis.iowa.gov erations due to the unwould bring total new 515.281.3221

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY Case No. EQCV006928 CITY OF LEON

Petitioner, vs.

CALLISTO TRUST, DECATUR COUNTY IOWA TREASURER, BLAISE LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, MICHAEL DOOLEY AND UNKNOWN PARTIES,

Respondent.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Callisto Trust, c/o Scott Leff, 2015 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Amended Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the Respondent in this action. A copy of the Amended Petition is attached to this Notice. The attorneys for the Petitioner are Karla J. Fultz and Hugh J. Cain of Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., whose address is 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, Iowa 50312.

The attorney’s phone number is (515) 2440111; facsimile number (515) 244-7394.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. Information regarding requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you by using the Iowa Judicial Branch Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) at https://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/EFile, unless you obtain from the court an exemption from electronic filing requirements. If you do not file your appearance, motion or answer within 20 days from the date you are served this Original Notice, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS 3t52 Jan. 29, Feb. 5 & Feb. 12, 2020

ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY Case No. EQCV006928 CITY OF LEON

Petitioner, vs.

CALLISTO TRUST, DECATUR COUNTY IOWA TREASURER, BLAISE LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, MICHAEL DOOLEY AND UNKNOWN PARTIES,

Respondent.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Unknown Parties YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Amended Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the Respondent in this action. A copy of the Amended Petition is attached to this Notice. The attorneys for the Petitioner are Karla J. Fultz and Hugh J. Cain of Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., whose address is 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, Iowa 50312.

The attorney’s phone number is (515) 2440111; facsimile number (515) 244-7394.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. Information regarding requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you by using the Iowa Judicial Branch Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) at https://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/EFile, unless you obtain from the court an exemption from electronic filing requirements. If you do not file your appearance, motion or answer within 20 days from the date you are served this Original Notice, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Amended Petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court

because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS 3t52 Jan. 29, Feb. 5 & Feb. 12, 2020

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.org.

February 3, 2020 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Bob Bell, Dan Christensen and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Motion Fulton/Christensen to approve the agenda.

Motion carried.

Motion Fulton/Christensen to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2020, regular session. Motion carried.

Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board.

Motion Fulton/Christensen to adopt Resolution to award contract for Project BHOS-SWAP-C027(66)— FB-27. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2020-9 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, hereafter referred to as “the Board,” believes the Project Number BHOS-SWAP-C027(66)— FB-27, Decatur County Bridge D4230, hereafter referred to as “the project” is in the best interest of Decatur County, Iowa, and the residents thereof. The project is defined as Bridge Deck Replacement on 130th Ave. over Grand River; and WHEREAS, the Board has sought appropriate professional guidance for the concept and planning for the project and followed the steps as required by the Code of Iowa for notifications, hearings, and bidding/ letting; and WHEREAS, the Board finds this resolution appropriate and necessary to protect, preserve and improve the rights, privileges, property, peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort and convenience of Decatur County and its citizens, all as provided for in and permitted by section 331.301 of the Code of Iowa; and IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by Board to accept the bid from Herberger Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,184,493.40 and awards the associated contract(s) to the same; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. If any part of this resolution is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution or action of the Board as a whole or any part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

The resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its approval as provided by law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, that after receiving the necessary contract documents, including but not limited to, the contractor’s bond and certificate of insurance, Todde W. Folkerts, the County Engineer for Decatur County, Iowa, be and is hereby designated, authorized and empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of said County to execute the contracts in connection with the afore awarded construction project let through the DOT for this county.

Dated at Decatur County, Iowa, this 3rd day of February, 2020.

Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa Robert G. Bell, Chairman Jim Fulton, Member Dan Christensen, Member ATTEST: By: Stephanie Daughton, Decatur County Auditor Motion Fulton/Christensen to adopt Resolution to award contract for Project BRS-SWAP-C027(74)—FC27. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2020-10 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, hereafter referred to as “the Board,” believes the Project Number BRS-SWAP-C027(74)—FC27, Decatur County Bridge N2212, hereafter referred to as “the project” is in the best interest of Decatur County, Iowa, and the resi-

dents thereof. The project is defined as Bridge Deck Replacement on Lineville Road over Caleb Creek; and WHEREAS, the Board has sought appropriate professional guidance for the concept and planning for the project and followed the steps as required by the Code of Iowa for notifications, hearings, and bidding/ letting; and WHEREAS, the Board finds this resolution appropriate and necessary to protect, preserve and improve the rights, privileges, property, peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort and convenience of Decatur County and its citizens, all as provided for in and permitted by section 331.301 of the Code of Iowa; and IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED by Board to accept the bid from Herberger Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $575,252.10 and awards the associated contract(s) to the same; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. If any part of this resolution is adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the resolution or action of the Board as a whole or any part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

The resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its approval as provided by law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, that after receiving the necessary contract documents, including but not limited to, the contractor’s bond and certificate of insurance, Todde W. Folkerts, the County Engineer for Decatur County, Iowa, be and is hereby designated, authorized and empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of said County to execute the contracts in connection with the afore awarded construction project let through the DOT for this county.

Dated at Decatur County, Iowa, this 3rd day of February, 2020.

Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa Robert G. Bell, Chairman Jim Fulton, Member Dan Christensen, Member ATTEST: By: Stephanie Daughton, Decatur County Auditor The Board conducted a work session for the FY2021 County Budget.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: 1st Ayd Corporation Shop Supplies $581.55 Access Systems Leasing Phones Lease 688.87 Access Systems Leasing Equipment Lease 134.12 Acheson, Terre Reimb-Postage/ Supp 16.09 Agriland Fs Inc. Diesel/Gas 22,969.16 AK Garage Vehicle Maint & Repair 68.00 AK Garage Tire Repair 17.00 Alliant Energy Electrical Service 1,924.15 American State Bank Building Payment 671.62 Amerigroup Return Overpymt 1,017.32 Aramark Uniform Services Cleaning Supplies 62.56 Boswell, Carrie Cleaning Services 240.00 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Inc Bridge Design/ Insp/Rtg 12,207.10 Cardmember Service Supplies 255.25 Carquest Of Lamoni Shop Supplies 590.88 Centurylink Telephone Service 269.83 Centurylink Telephone Service 131.14 City Of Van Wert City Utilities 99.00

Cornett, Justin Reimb-Ofc Supp 19.25 County Treasurer Fuel 1,671.52 County Treasurer Fuel 111.28 Decatur Co. Land Improvmt Trucking Rip Rap 640.00 Decatur County Hospital Supplies 137.70 Decisionhealth, LLC Manuals 214.13 Dish Network Wellness Center 32.97 Dollar General Food/Prov/ Ofc Supp 196.70 Dollar General Custodial Supplies 36.85 Doug Vanhouwelingen Trucking Rip Rap 375.00 Ecosource LLC Cont’d Excav Implemtn 3,580.00 Electronic Engineering Radio & Equipment Maint

2,561.00 Gilbert True Value Supplies 66.94 GRM Networks Telephone Service 150.38 Harrison Truck Centers Truck Fuel Tank/ Supplies 1,954.04 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Exterminator Service 125.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Pest Control 60.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Pest Control 60.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Pest Control 50.00 Hotsy Cleaning Systems Pressure Washer Nozzle 95.00 Housby Mack Inc. Parts 522.79 Husky Spring Parts 991.98 Iowa D.O.T. DOT Training 480.00 IA Emergency Mgmt Assn 2020 Membership 150.00 IA Law Enforcement Academy Educ/Trng Svcs 750.00 IA St Assoc Of Counties Isac Conference 190.00 Jeanes, Lisa Hynden Reimb-Pymt Of Dues/M’ship 270.00 Leon Hardware & Appl Ice Melt 827.31 Leon Hardware & Appl Hardware 10.37 Leon Journal Reporter BOS Proc 711.77 Leon Journal Reporter Pub Hrg Ntc-Asr 28.87 Leon Recyc & Auto Parts Hub And Wheel 75.00 Lucas Co Secondary Roads Mileage 120.96 Mail Services Llc Feb Regis’n Renewal Ntcs 229.21 Mediacom Internet/Fax 259.55 Mid America Recycling Recycling - Dec 452.14 Midwest Wheel Companies Truck Parts 84.84 National Elevator Insp Routine Inspection 80.00 Norris Quarries.

Road Rock 6,988.43 Ice Control Sand Ice Control Sand 3,303.63 Norsolv Systems Envir Svcs Returned Solvent Service 167.95 North Lumber & Home Ctr Ice Melt 102.40 Oden Enterprises Inc. H Pile For Bridge Project 11,156.36 Office Machines Co. Office Supplies 64.08 O’Halloran International Truck Repair Parts 195.97 Polk Co Sheriff’s Ofc Legal/Court 48.40 Pomp’s Tire Service Truck Tires 1,496.00 Solutions, Inc Computers/ Install 9,002.92 Solutions, Inc Repairs & Supplies 325.92 Tharp, Nate Snow/Ice Rmvl 10/29/19-1/29/20

1,132.00 Triwest Health Care Alliance Refund Over

Payment 781.55 U.S. Cellular Data Proc 1,566.18 U.S. Cellular Telephone Service 331.49 U.S. Cellular Cell Phone Service 179.64 U.S. Cellular Cell Phone Service 29.39 W.W. Repair LLC Ice Breaker For Maintainer 1,250.00 Watson Auto Parts Shop Supplies 521.64 Watson Auto Parts Wiper 8.99 Written Word Llc Legal Notices 50.00 Yeggy, Kelly Court Adv Phone/Mlg Reimb

463.05 Ziegler Inc. Repair Parts 1,772.36 Total $101,254.54 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 1t2 Feb. 12, 2020

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report Feb. 1 - 7, 2020

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

2/1: Leon PD and the SO responded to a family dispute on SE Poplar St. 2/2: Lamoni PD responded to a noise complaint in the 100 block of East Main St. Leon PD arrested Justin Blades, 40, of Leon on a charge of driving while barred.

Blades was booked into jail and held.

2/3: The SO and Leon PD responded to a domestic dispute on South Park St. in Van Wert. The SO arrested Joel Garrett, 32, of Van Wert on a charge of domestic abuse assault.

Garrett was booked into jail and held.

The SO responded to a report of a burglary in Garden Grove.

Lamoni PD and Lamoni FD responded to a fire alarm at Crown

Colony.

The SO responded to a disturbance at a residence in Garden Grove.

Lamoni PD and the SO responded to a report of a domestic dispute on 4th St. in Lamoni.

2/4: Lamoni PD arrested Karl White, 59, of Lamoni on a charge of domestic abuse assault.

White was booked into jail and held.

Leon PD was notified of a criminal mischief complaint in the high school parking lot.

The SO, State Patrol, Leon PD, Lamoni PD and EMS responded to an armed barricaded suicidal person at a residence north of Van Wert. The person was removed from the residence and taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Kaleb Hampton, 24, of Garden Grove, turned himself into the SO on an outstanding Iowa DOT warrant for 1st degree theft and 3rd degree fraudulent practice and Hampton had an additional warrant in Wayne County for a probation violation.

Hampton was booked into jail and held.

Leon PD responded to a report of suspicious activity outside an area business.

2/5: The SO was notified of a possible theft of a vehicle from a farm in Bloomington Township.

Lamoni PD responded to a dispute at a residence on North Clark St. 2/6: Wayne County SO arrested Zebulon Neinas, 32, of Allerton on an outstanding Decatur County warrant for failure to appear. Neinas was transported to the county line and turned over to a Decatur County Deputy.

Neinas was booked into jail and held.

2/7: The SO received a complaint of a credit card fraud case.

Leon PD responded to a harassment complaint.

Holiday Notice The City of Leon will observe Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 17.

Garbage Route Schedule Monday’s routes should be at the curb Tuesday. All other routes should be placed out on the normal day and continue to be placed at the curb until emptied.

Thank you,

City of Leon

CITY OF LEON

ANIMAL LICENSING DUE Animal license renewal for your dog or cat began January 1st and continues through February 28th.

Please come to Leon City Hall to obtain a 2020 license. Bring in the veterinarian’s form showing rabies vaccination and spayed or neutered, if applicable.

The licensing fee is $10 if animal is not spayed/ neutered and $5 if they are.

A penalty of $5.00 will be added to each license fee after the February 28th deadline.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT City of Leon Weekly Call Log

Jan. 31 – Feb. 6, 2020 2 Arrest 6 Cases Filed 01/31 Fire Call 02/02 Barred Driver 02/02 Property 02/04 JCO Minor 02/05 SR-22 02/04 Trespass The Department responded to the following 110 calls for service, 37 business checks and 5 vehicle equipment checks: 17 Administrative (4 Grant writing) 5 Agency Assisted Sheriff's Dept 1 Animal Call 1 Assault 7 Case Follow up 6 COPs (Community Oriented Policing) 1 Domestic (simple) 8 Extra Patrols 1 Fire Calls 1 Investigation 1 Juvenile Related 2 Parking Violation 4 Phone Calls 11 Public Assists 6 Report Writing 2 Salvage Inspections 3 Suspicious person/vehicle 25 Traffic contacts 1 Training 1 Trespass 1 Welfare Check

MAGISTRATE

Nicole Jean Eppers Misurelli, Kansas City, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over).

Total $201.75.

Heaven Leigh Mbaruk, Converse, TX, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $301.25.

Tyler B. Wasson, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00.

Robert Lee Eklund, Afton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $119.00.

Jamielea Jo Sligh, Decatur, IA, fail to display registration plate.

Total $87.00.

Matthew Stephen Lesan, Cambridge, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $87.00.

Rebecca Smith Beach, Des Moines, IA, fail to display registration plate. Total $87.00.

Cecilia Rie Chase, Thornton, CO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $176.25.

John Dana Custis, Des Moines, IA, dark window. Total $201.56.

Rachael Ilene Gebhardt, Clarinda, IA, improper display of plate frame. Total $125.63.

Joshua Griebahn, Cyprus, TX, speeding in work zones (1 thru 10 over). Total $464.06.

Paul Douglas Harden, Jr., West Memphis, AR, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $277.50.

Jade Elizabeth Helgens, Tiffin, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $141.00.

Danielle Louis Jones Bohannon, Malvern, IA, driving on a revoked license. Total $31.25.

Shea Samuel Hardin Swafford, Mediapolis, IA, speeding in school zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $235.50.

Tina Kay Thomas, Kellerton, IA, driving on a suspended license.

Total $496.88.

Tina Kay Thomas, Kellerton, IA, open container. Total $412.50.

Preston DeWayne Trusty, Eagleville, MO, speeding in school zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $125.63.

Search Begins for Iowa’s Best Burger The Best Burger Contest is not only a great way to celebrate Iowa’s 25,000 beef farmers, it’s also a great way to increase business for participating restaurants and draw visitors to Iowa communities.

“Winning the 2019 Iowa’s Best Burger Contest put our restaurant on the map and garnered new customers from all over the state. We went from serving 200 burgers a week to 200 burgers a night,” says Oskaloosa’s Wood Iron Grille. “Our burgers have always been our best-selling menu item, but after winning the contest nearly every guest that dined at our restaurant ordered a burger.”

The contest is sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) and occurs in two phases. In the first phase, Iowans are encouraged to nominate their favorite burger, whether it’s

gourmet or down-home style. Nominations will be accepted between February 10 and March 10, 2020.

“Burgers are such a classic American favorite and a great source of high-quality protein that is authentic, real and raised responsibly.

Beef supplies 10 essential nutrients without a long list of ingredients or added sodium. It’s hard to beat the taste, satisfaction and nutrition you get from a serving of real beef and this contest showcases just that,” says Janine Moore, IBIC’s Chairman.

This is the eleventh year of the contest, which unites beef lovers and beef farmers across the state. After the nomination period, 10 restaurants will be chosen as finalists and visited by a secret panel of judges, who will determine the ultimate winner.

The 2020 Best Burger in Iowa will be announced on May 1, 2020 with the

kick-off of May Beef Month in Iowa.

Details about the contest, rules, and the voting form are available on the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s website, www.iabeef.org. Burger lovers can also find a link to the online nomination form at the Iowa Beef Council Facebook page; or by texting BEEF to

313131. Photos of your favorite burger can be shared socially using #IABestBurger.

The nomination period will close at 5 p.m. on March 10, 2020.

To qualify to be named Iowa’s Best Burger, the burger must be a 100% real beef patty and be served on a bun or bread product.

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Restaurants can download a digital toolkit including promotional materials for the contest from IBIC’s website at www.iabeef. org to promote the contest to their customers.

The promotional materials can be used in restaurants, online, or on social media.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION – CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Central Decatur Community School District in Decatur County, Iowa, that a special school election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, regarding the following proposition: Shall the Board of Directors of the Central Decatur Community School District in the County of Decatur, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of ten (10) years, to levy and impose a voter approved physical plant and equipment tax not to exceed one dollar and thirty-four cents ($1.34) per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of assessed valuation of the taxable property within the school district, and be authorized annually, in combination, as determined by the board, to levy a physical plant and equipment property tax upon all the taxable property within the school district commencing with the levy of the property taxes for collection in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and to impose a physical plant and equipment income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the school district on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with the 2020 calendar year, or each year thereafter, (the percent of income surtax not to exceed nine percent (9%) to be determined by the board each year), to be used for the purposes permitted by Iowa law?

The Absentee Precinct is the Decatur County Auditor’s Office. A request for an absentee ballot by mail must be received by the Auditor’s Office no later than Friday, February 21. Voters may cast a ballot in person during normal office hours through 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 2.

Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. at the polling locations listed below. (Central Decatur CSD voters will vote at his/her General Election polling place.)

Central Decatur School District voters who live in:

Burrell Township Hamilton Township Morgan Township New Buda Township City of Davis City City of Pleasanton

Center Township Eden Township City of Leon

Decatur Township City of Decatur

High Point Township Woodland Township

Franklin Township Long Creek Township

Will vote at the following polling place:

Davis City Community Center

Leon Community Center

Barnum Community Center (Decatur)

Grand River Township Richland Township City of Grand River

Garden Grove City Hall Grand River Community Center

Van Wert Community Center

Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the Auditor’s Office at 641/446-4323 or via e-mail at dauaud@grm.net. For TTY access, dial 711 + 641/446-4323.

The unofficial results will be posted as soon as possible after the polls close on the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org.

Following this notice is a sample of the ballot to be voted.

If you have news please call the JournalReporter at 446-4151 Stephanie R. Daughton, Decatur County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, 1t2 February 12, 2020

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Beautify Your Community with a Build with Bags Grant from Iowa Grocers Deadline to Apply Is March

Is there a park, school playground, recreation trail or community gathering space in your hometown that needs a little sprucing up? Iowa’s grocers would love to help with a Build with Bags grant from the Iowa Grocery Industry Association.

The Build with Bags program awards grants of up to $2,000 for purchases of picnic tables, park benches, planters and playground equipment made of recycled plastic. The deadline to apply for a grant is March 30, 2020.

“We want to encourage community groups to apply for these grants even if they’ve applied in the past,” says Iowa Grocery Industry Association President Michelle Hurd. “Grocers care about the environment, and they express this care and concern through the Build with Bags grant program.”

After 10 years, the Build with Bags grant program has donated $335,562 to more than 195 schools and parks across the state and kept hundreds of thousands of plastic bags out of landfills.

The idea is to use the money from the Build with Bags Grants to increase plastic bag recycling efforts throughout Iowa and it’s working, according to Hurd. Approximately 10,600 plastic bags are used in the making of one park bench and more than 20,000 are used to make a picnic table.

“The program takes an innovative approach to encourage individuals to recycle their plastic bags so those bags can be turned into products that beautify our communities,” explains Hurd. “It gives Iowans a firsthand look at what happens to their plastic bags when they are recycled and demonstrates our industry’s commitment to the environment. Our members feel strongly that everybody wins when we recycle.”

Grocers play an instrumental role in securing the Build with

Bags grants for their communities.

Grant applicants must obtain an endorsement letter from a local grocer who is supportive of the community’s project and recycling plans.

“While the endorsement letter is not the only factor in the selection process, it is one of the most vital to the Build with Bags program,” Hurd explains. “In the program committee’s eyes, it reflects how the applying community is working with its local grocers to establish long-term projects and goals that help increase the awareness of plastic bag recycling.”

Encouraging purchases of furniture and equipment made from recycled plastic for parks and schools through its grant program is one of four goals established for the Build with Bags program. The other three include increasing the number of plastic bags recycled, reducing consumption of plastic

grant-application.cfm.

Grants recipients will be announced in conjunction with Earth 30, 2020 Day on Wednesday, bags and increasing April 22, 2020. Notifiuse of reusable bags. cation will be made diParticipating re- rectly to each grant retailers include Fareway cipient and sponsoring and Hy-Vee locations as Iowa Grocery Industry well as many indepen- Association member. dent grocers throughout the state.

The program will give thousands of dollars to Iowa schools and parks again in 2020 to purchase park benches, picnic tables, planters and trash receptacles made from recycled plastic bags.

The IGIA works with Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls to supply the recycled products.

Build with Bags is a cooperative effort of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association, Keep Iowa Beautiful, Metro Waste Authority in Des Moines and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020 calendar year. Details on how to apply, as well as selection criteria, are outlined at http:// w w w. i o w a g r o c e r s . com/build-with-bags-

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.

James L. Dowler, Sr. and Evelyn J. Wiggins to City of Leon, Iowa - Lots 5 and 8, block 3 of Stout and Gillham's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Virgil Houk and Geneva Houk to City of Leon, Iowa - Lots 6 and 7, block 3 of Stout and Gillham's addition

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION – MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Mormon Trail Community School District in Decatur County, Iowa, that a special school election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, regarding the following two propositions: Shall the Board of Directors of the Mormon Trail Community School District in the Counties of Wayne, Clarke, Decatur and Lucas, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $5,515,000 to provide funds to construct, build, furnish and equip an elementary school addition and to improve the site?

Shall the Board of Directors of the Mormon Trail Community School District in the Counties of Wayne, Clarke, Decatur and Lucas, State of Iowa, be authorized to levy annually a tax exceeding Two Dollars and Seventy Cents ($2.70) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000), but not exceeding Four Dollars and Five Cents ($4.05) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of the assessed value of the taxable property within said school corporation to pay the principal of and interest on bonded indebtedness of said school corporation, it being understood that the approval of this proposition shall not limit the source of payment of the bonds and interest, but shall only operate to restrict the amount of bonds which may be issued?

The Absentee Precinct is the Decatur County Auditor’s Office. A request for an absentee ballot by mail must be received by the Auditor’s Office no later than Friday, February 21. Voters may cast a ballot in person during normal office hours through 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 2.

Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. at the polling locations listed below. Mormon Trail CSD voters who reside in Decatur County will vote at his/her General Election polling place.

Mormon Trail School District voters who live in:

Center Township

Garden Grove Township High Point Township Woodland Township City of Garden Grove City of LeRoy

Franklin Township

Will vote at the following polling place: Leon Community Center

Garden Grove City Hall

Van Wert Community Center

Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the Auditor’s Office at 641/446-4323 or via e-mail at dauaud@grm.net. For TTY access, dial 711 + 641/446-4323.

The unofficial results will be posted as soon as possible after the polls close on the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org.

Following this notice is a sample of the ballot to be voted.

Letters to the Editor The Power of Truth!

“The Emperor wears no clothes!” Did he attempt to use his presidential power for personal gain? As Senator Romney said, “Yes, he did!” When even one observer speaks the truth, the illusion is revealed. This day will be recorded in infamy, when our Senators violated their oath to be impartial jurors and render an honest verdict of the charges presented, when a majority preferred party to patriotism.

We, their electorate, will never forget their cowardice in enabling this Pretender President to put children in cages, to send refugees back to their deaths in dangerous countries, to lie as easily as he breathes and to enact government policies which make the daily lives of his Base more difficult. We will remove these sycophants from their positions of trust for dereliction of duty! Fellow Patriots, unite! Throw off these chains of blindness the Oligarchs would bind us with and turn the scoundrels out!

R. B. Trembly 28104 Lineville Rd Lineville, Iowa

Stephanie R. Daughton, Decatur County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections, 1t2 February 12, 2020

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

THE CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE Friday - 4:00 p.m.

Minimum $5.00 for 20 words or under, 15 cents per word over. Second or continuous insertion onehalf price.

WANT ADS must be paid be-fore they are run.

NO EXCEPTIONS Blind ad: 20 cents per word Blind Ads: When the name of advertiser or phone number is not given in ad involving answering or handling inquiries by our office force, an additional charge of $2.00 to the above rate will be made.

Displayed classified ads with borders are $5.00 per inch.

In Memoriams will be basic charge of $15.00 minimum charge for up to 25 lines of one column type and 20 cents a line over 25.

All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

Cards of Thanks: A charge of $5.00 is made on all cards of thanks of not over 50 words, including signatures. Cards of Thanks over 50 words will be charged at the rate of 10 cents a word over 50 words.

Obituaries - A charge of $27.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.

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

Wedding details for publication in JournalReporter, 10 inches free. $4.00 per inch over.

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

NOTICE NOTICE: “All real estate ad-vertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or dis-crimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. We will not know-ingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.”

FOR RENT FOR RENT: 300 acres crop ground For Rent in Decatur County; Franklin Township, Section 24 with 30 acres FREE hay ground included. Call only to 712-485-2470, or calls/ texts to 712-796-8191.

2t2p FOR RENT: 120 acres For Rent in Hatfield, Missouri, Harrison County off Hwy 46A. Call only to 712485-2470, or calls/texts to 712-796-8191. 2t2p A PA R T M E N T S FOR RENT: 1 BR Apt. at 1204 SE Poplar, Leon.

A kitchenette at 103 S Main, Leon, completely furnished, washer and dryer. 641-446-4900.

tf01c FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Carolyn Rice, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday or 641-344-8702 evenings.

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tion, candidates must meet State Requirements for Law Enforcement Employment.

Applicants currently ILEA certified are allowed lateral transfer.

Applicants without certification are required to pass P.O.S.T. and physical agility exams.

Successful applicants are eligible for employment by all agencies.

For details, application contact Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, 712-336-2793, any Coop Agency, or website www.dickinsoncountysheriff.com Testing Dates are March 20 & 21, 2020; Estherville, Iowa. Application deadline is February 28, 2020, at 4:00 PM EOE

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 12) to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Ivan Muzljakovich and Stacy Ann Muzljakovich to David Cowden - Commencing at the NE corner of lot 1, block 2, George T. Young's addition to Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB, which is also 379' W and 112' N of the E 1/4 corner of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence W ... to POB; AND A permanent easement from the garage driveway to First Street, Leon, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of above described property, E 40', S to the public road, W 40', N to the POB, said easement being subject to

Honey Tree Chiropractic 116 N. Main - Leon

Monday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

the right of Milo Hamilton to make any arrangements with the City of Leon when said private road may become a city street. No transfer stamps.

David Cowden and Patricia A. Cowden to Kip A. Cowden - Commencing at the NE corner of lot 1, block 2, George T. Young's addition to Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB, which is also 379' W and 112' N of the E 1/4 corner of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence W ... to POB; AND A permanent easement from the garage driveway to First Street, Leon, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of above described property, E 40', S to the public road, W 40', N to the POB, said easement being subject to the right of Milo Hamilton to make any arrangements with the City of Leon when said private road may become a city street. Transfer stamps $55.20.

Kasey Nernes and Matthew A. Nernes to Stephanie Marie Whitten and Gregory Shayne Surber - Lots 2 and 3, block 10, and beginning at the SE corner of said lot 2, thence S ... to POB, all in the original town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa; also an easement to use for driveway purposes only the

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W 10' of the N 18' of lot 1, block 10, original town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $100.00.

Melanie Hunt to Eugene Hunt - N ½ of lots 1 and 2 in block 7 of Finley's addition to the City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Dr. Mara Wengryn

FOR RENT: BWL Self-Storage Containers - 8' x 20' or 8' x 40'.

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Call Cayle Buckingham, 641-414-4480. If no answer leave message.

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COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

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WANTED NOTICE: We will not allow hunting or trespassWANTED: Nomiing on our land in Decatur nations for 4-H HallCounty. Roger James. of-Fame. Call or text

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Help Wanted - Truck Driver Class A CDL Driver Pneumatic/Tanker. Annual Compensation Exceeds $80,000.00, Home Weekends, and Benefits like no other. We haul our own products!

Contact Tony 608-9350915 Ext 16 Help Wanted – Government Police Officer: Lakes Area Law Enforcement Testing Coop is establishing eligibility list for current and future law enforcement openings in beautiful Iowa Great Lakes Area. Coop consists of Armstrong, Arnolds Park, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Lake Park, Milford, Okoboji, Spencer, Spirit Lake Police Departments and Clay and Dickinson County Sheriff’s Offices. At time of applica-

NOW ACCEPTING Applications for Part - Time

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FOR SALE NEW:TURNKEY BUSINSSS OPPORTUNITY, Restaurant/Coffee Shop on square in Leon -------------------------$50,000.00 2 BR, 1 BA, laundry, all electric, 328 Main, Grand River --------------$38,900.00 Pending 3 BR, full bsmt, 8 lots, 1 1/2 acres, 205 N. Teale, Davis City --------------------------------------------------$64,000.00 5 BR, partial bsmt, large shop, 707 SE 6th --------------------------------$89,000.00 3 BR, 706 NW Church, Pending (approx. $19,000 assumable mortgage)------------------------------$29,800.00 1 1/2 story, full basement, 518 W. Main, Lamoni, also adjoins bike trail ------------------------------------------------------$45,000.00 3 BR, 2 BA, Berm Home, all electric, 600 NE 7th ------------------------$89,500.00 3 BR, large lot, 703 SW Mindi St. --------------------------------------------$88,500.00 4 BR, 2 BA, numerous updates, well maintained, w/ painting allowance, located at 207 NW 5th, Take a Look!

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South Central Home Health Care is looking for a caring individual for an RN position. We are a family-owned company where each employee is truly valued. Our office is in Leon, IA. Qualified candidates need to have at least 1 year of RN experience (home health experience preferred, but not required), excellent assessment skills, and a wide variety of clinical skills to care for our clients, ranging from newborn to the elderly. Your duties will include skilled nursing visits, patient teaching, wound care, PICC/IV/Infusion Care phlebotomy, supervision of home health aides, and more. Your nursing visits will be in our hometown area of Decatur and surrounding counties.

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Interested individuals should contact Cindy Johnson at (641) 446-8953, or mail their resumes to 303 SW Lorraine, Suite A, Leon, IA 50144.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

CD Featured Artists Mrs. Pedersen, the Central Decatur high school art teacher, has been randomly having a "Featured Artist" during this 2019-2020 school year.

The artists featured this week are Mya Applegate and Chloe Hamaker.

Mya Applegate is a sophomore in high school. She is involved in student council, basketball, softball, track, and cross country. In her spare time, she enjoys doing sports, sleeping, and painting.

"She loves art and prefers to paint on canvases. Mya especially likes to draw and paint realistic things and nature," stated Pedersen.

Chloe Hamaker is a sophomore. She is involved in track, XC, FFA, academic team, and science club. Her spare time is spent riding her horses, barrel racing, and tumbling.

"She prefers to use pencils and colored pencils and likes to draw anything and everything that relates to her horses," stated Pedersen.

Mya Applegate

Chloe Hamaker

Decatur County SCICF Grant Applications are online South Central Iowa Community Foundation has over $99,000 in grant funds available for charitable projects & non-profit organizations serving Decatur County. The application deadline is March 15th.

To be considered for a grant, organizations must be tax-exempt, non-profit entities classified by the IRS as a 501(c) (3) organization or a government body (school, city, county).

You can go to our website, www.scicf.org

Care Initiatives Hospice Recognized as a 'We Honor Veterans' Partner

under the non -profits tab and grant opportunities and find the link there or under counties and then Decatur county grant application.

Any questions please email Stacy at stacy@scicf.org or call 641-217-9105.

Grants are awarded in a competitive grant process to those organizations that score on four funding priorities; positive impact to Decatur County, permanency of the project, the number of people impacted by the project and the amount of

SCIT Theatre Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444

Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

February 14, 15 and 16

Little Women

PG 2 hrs. 15 mins.

Based on the classic book, Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women each determined to live life on their own terms.

COMING SOON 1917 and Sonic the Hedgehog MOVIE Admission Adults $5 -- Children & Students $3

community support the project has, including other financial support.

The mission of South Central Iowa Community Foundation is to contribute to a better life for the people of South Central Iowa by helping donors carry out their charitable intent and by providing responsible stewardship of gifts for community purposes.

Decatur County SCICF Board members are: Mike Frost, Kay Herring, Mike Kucera, Mary Stogdill, and Alysha Van Laar.

Local Area Happenings (continued from page 1) the veterinarian’s form showing that your pet has been vaccinated for rabies and or spayed or neutered. The licensing fee is $10 if the pet is not spayed or neutered and only $5 if they are.

Stop by City Hall during business hours between now and February 28. A $5 late fee will be charged after the deadline.

CD 2020 Senior Class Fund Raiser

The 2020 Senior Class at Central Decatur High School will be having a fund raiser on Monday, February 17 at LaBota Restaurant located at the west edge of Leon. From 5:00 p.m.

It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are Veterans. To help provide care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and women, Care Initiatives Hospice has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

As a We Honor Veterans Partner, Care Initiatives Hospice will implement ongoing Veteran-centered education for their staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the Veterans they proudly serve.

The nation is seeing many of the Veterans who served in World War II and Korea pass away—and the number of deaths of Vietnam Veterans is beginning to rise.

The We Honor Veterans campaign provides tiered recognition to organizations that demonstrate a systematic commitment to improving care for Veterans. "Partners" can assess their ability to serve Veterans and, using resources provided as part of the campaign, integrate best practices for providing to 9:00 p.m.

Members of the class will be the servers for your evening meal. Twenty percent of sales and tips will be donated to the senior class.

Specials for the evening will be $10 Chicken and Steak Fajitas and $2.25 alcohol free Strawberry Daiquiris.

Leon Hy-Vee Changing Hours

Starting on Monday, February 17, 2020, the Leon Hy-Vee store will have new operating hours. The store will be open for business from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, store hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

end-of-life care to Veterans into their organization. By recognizing the unique needs of our nation's Veterans who are facing a lifelimiting illness, Care Initiatives Hospice is better able to accompany and guide Veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. In cases where there might be some specific needs related to the Veteran's military service, combat experience, or other traumatic events, Care Initiatives Hospice will find tools to help support those for whom they are caring.

"We thank Care Initiatives Hospice for partnering in the We Honor Veterans program," says NHPCO President & CEO Edo Banach. "We Honor Veterans partners are committed to providing quality Veteran-centric care to the Veteran patients they serve. They understand how a Veteran's military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, could impact their endof-life experience."

The resources of We Honor Veterans focus on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment, coupled with Veterancentric education of health care staff caring for Veterans. To learn more about We Honor

Veterans or to support this important work via a secure, online donation, please visit www. wehonorveterans.org.

"VA shares a common goal with our nation's hospices, and that is to provide the best possible care specifically tailored for Veterans, meeting their goals of care in their preferred setting. As we focus on working together and unite our services and skills, We Honor Veterans will channel our combined strengths directly to Veterans - wherever they are receiving care," added Banach.

Care Initiatives Hospice is owned and operated by Care Initiatives, Iowa's largest not-for-profit senior care provider.

With headquarters in West Des Moines, Care Initiatives Hospice offers services in 66 counties from 6 offices throughout the state. Care Initiatives is committed to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life's health transitions.

For more information about Care Initiatives or Care Initiatives Hospice, visit careinitiatives.org.

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

Sat., February 22 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Leon Golf & Country Club Join the Decatur County Conservation Board for a night of good food, drinks (cash bar), music and more. This event will help raise funds to support the Savanna Hills Learning Center project. $50 ticket (includes Friends of Decatur County Conservation membership). Ages 21+ RSVP by Monday, February 17.

For info or to RSVP, email Kayla at stalder.decccb@grm.net or call the DCCB office at (641)446-7307.