The Leon Journal-Reporter - February 9, 2022

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Wellness Week Postponed at DCH

Wellness Week at the Decatur County Hospital, which has typically been held during the week of Valentine’s Day, has been temporarily postponed.

At this time, many health care facilities are responding to a shortage of supplies needed to draw blood samples and run lab tests on those samples.

According to DCH officials, they are postponing the Wellness Week to a later date so that they can maintain an appropriate level of supplies needed for the daily appointments and emergency services.

Continue to watch this newspaper for an announcement in the future when Wellness Week will be held.

Great Western Bank Now a Division of First Interstate Bank Merger Expands First Interstate’s Footprint Into 8 New States, Creating the West’s Premier Banking Franchise First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (“FIBK”), parent company of First Interstate Bank, announced on February 1, it has completed its previously announced merger with Great Western Bancorp, Inc. (“GWB”), parent company of Great Western Bank. The combined holding company will operate under the First Interstate name and brand with the company’s headquarters remaining in Billings, Montana.

"This is an historic day for our 54-year-old company,” said Kevin Riley, FIBK President and CEO. “We are excited for this partnership with Great Western and believe our expansion into this new footprint will continue to build shareholder value over the long-term. As a result of this transaction, First Interstate truly becomes the premier community banking franchise in the West.”

Immediately following the closing, Great Western Bank was merged with and into First Interstate Bank. Great Western Bank branches will continue to operate under the Great Western Bank name as a division of First Interstate Bank. The conversion

Underdog Sports is Kicking Strong

of bank systems and branches is expected to occur in May 2022.

Have you heard After this conversion, Great Western Bank of Underdog Sports, a branches will be brand- youth kickboxing proed as First Interstate gram in Leon? This program actually beBank branches.

Karlyn Knieriem gan in 2016 and started and Scott Erkonen will competing in 2018 and join the combined hold- is primarily a youth Underdog ing company as Chief program.

Risk Officer and Chief Sports was started Information Officer, by Reece Tedford in respectively. In addi- the Lockdown Fitness tion, five directors from building and has reGWB have joined the cently moved to the combined holding com- Old Masonic Lodge at pany’s board of direc- 302 NW 10th Street, tors, effective immedi- east door. Reece himately: James Brannen, self has also recently Frances Grieb, Thomas become Muay Thai Henning, Stephen Lacy, certified.

This program has and Daniel Rykhus.

Over the com- had over 20 kids coming months, FIBK will pete in some form of (Kickboxing provide GWB clients combat with comprehensive or BJJ) since 2018. information relating Almost all combat to the conversion of sports gyms that have their accounts in May youth competing oper2022. Until then, FIBK ate out of major cities and GWB clients will and big gyms.

In a recent comcontinue to be served through their respec- petition on January 15 tive branches, websites, and mobile apps.

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. is a financial services holding company headquartered in Billings, Montana. It is the parent company of First Interstate Bank, a The grant apcommunity bank with dead$19.7 billion in assets plication as of December 31, line for the Decatur County Community (continued on page 12) Foundation’s granting cycle March is 15, 2022.

Grants may be awarded in the following areas: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental education & protection, health, historical preservation, human services and youth programs.

in Des Moines, even in the snowstorm, 8 youth were able to compete in the Muay Thai developmental event.

"We faced gyms from Chicago, Oklahoma City, Dubuque, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Fort Dodge and we looked good!" stated Instructor Tedford.

Since these bigger metropolitan areas are the main competition the youth programs face, this is where they got the name Underdog Sports. Even though the definition of underdog is a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest, don't let the name fool you.

These young kids have some power in their punches and kicks with great technique.

Reece does this kickboxing in his spare time. His other time is

Decatur County Community Foundation Announces Grant Deadline is March 15, 2022

Coffelt Qualifies for Four Events in State Swim Meet

Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2022 to be considered for funding. The application materials are available online at https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/ affiliates/decatur-county. Grants are awarded in April.

Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; a governmental body

FLRSP....What is it?; Seeking More Friends A small group of citizens have come together forming "Friends of Little River Scenic Pathways." The collective interest of the group involves like minded people looking at the recreational and economic possibilities of developing trails for the benefit of pedestrians and bicyclists.

If this is of interest to you and you would like to join the group in planning and promotMatthew Coffelt of Central Decatur, par- ing trail development, ticipating on the Indianola High School swim please contact one team qualified in four events for the IHSAA of the persons listed: State Swim Meet. Matthew qualified in the 500 stalder.decccb@grm. free, 100 back and on the 200 medley relay and net, dkouba@grm.net, or 400 free relay. The 2022 IHSAA State Swimming mstone@grm.net, Championships are scheduled for February 11-12 smitkatrina@hotmail. at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation com.

Answers to and Wellness Center. (contributed photo)

Questions you may have about Friends of Little River Pathways (FLRSP) WHO? FLRSP is a group of Concerned Citizens; a committee of the Leon Chamber of Commerce WHAT? The focus is to extend the current trail 1.05 miles to the Depot; using the abandoned railroad bed and creating connection to Little River Lake and the new Savanna Hills Learning Center.

WHEN? FLRSP meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. AND the third Thursday of the month (continued on page 4)

spent as a TRIO program academic advisor and on the coaching staff for cross country and track at Central Decatur. What brought Reece to Leon was his wife Sara (Parsons) Tedford who works at the Decatur County Hospital as a Physical Therapist and they have 3 children, Blake, Trae and Bree.

Underdog Sports offers kickboxing classes to youth and adults.

A new session of classes began in January on both Mondays and Wednesdays.

4:20 PM for age 8 and under, with this session ending Feb 16th 5:00 PM for Youth/ Teen ending Feb 28th 6:00 PM for Teens, ending Feb 28th There will be class options for the older youth/teens for

a March session and then limited sessions will be offered in April and May, and will then begin again in the summer for all ages.

This summer a possible newcomer class or adult section will be offered if there is interest.

A fun fact, a small handful of these Underdog Sports participants even met Helen Peralta years ago, who is now set to appear on Season 30 of the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter. "She influenced our youth program to use frequent but light sparring so that anyone could safely spar with anyone in the gym," shared Tedford.

Refer to Underdog Sports' facebook page for up-to-date information including regular technique tips.

(school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fiscal sponsor. For more specific questions on eligibility please contact, Mike Frost, president or Mary Stogdill, secretary.

The Decatur County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, has been created by and for the people of Decatur County.

The Community Foundation’s main goals are to support charitable projects and programs in Decatur County and to attract additional funds to assist donors in creating lasting legacies

Leon City Council Meeting February 14

The regular monthly meeting of the Leon City Council will be held Monday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at the city hall.

through a variety of giving options within Decatur County.

For more information, contact the Decatur County Community Foundation or visit https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/ affiliates/decatur-county. The organization is now accepting online donations.

Did he see it? Yes he did. As reported from Punxsutawney Phil last Wednesday, "I did see my shadow and there will be six more weeks of winter."

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Park University, Parkville, Missouri, recently announced the names of students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2021 Fall Semester.

Erica R. Templeton, of Lamoni EducationalLeadership/ Principalship, Master of Education.

DEATH NOTICE S H I E L D S , Ramadean Ellen, 92, of Grand River, Iowa, died on Friday, February 4, 2022. A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Grand River, Iowa. Interment will follow in the Grand River Cemetery, Grand River, Iowa.

Memorials may be given to Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Grand River, Iowa or the Shields Family Scholarship for Murray Community School senior students.

MASTIN, Alyce Jane, 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Accura Healthcare Center in Marshalltown. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Rick Hawkins officiating.

Interment will be held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.

ROBINSON, David Lesley "Tiny" or "Big D", 70, of Alhambra, IL, and formerly of Mt. Ayr, Iowa, died on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Alhambra, IL Nursing and Rehab Facility surrounded by family.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.

Interment will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Iowa.

RAMADEAN ELLEN SHIELDS Ramadean Ellen (McGraw) Shields, age 92, of Grand River, Iowa, was born December 14, 1929, in Grand River. She was one of four daughters born to Harry Raymond and Alice Ellen (Owens) McGraw.

Ramadean passed from this life on February 4, 2022.

Ramadean was born and raised in Westerville, Iowa and spent her entire life there. She attended Westerville country school, which still stands on the family farm today, and graduated from Grand River High School in 1946.

She married Carl Joseph “Joe” Shields on January 27, 1951, at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Grand River, Iowa. They made their forever home in rural Grand River (Westerville) on her family’s century farm. To this union, four children were born: Michael Joseph, Thomas Edward, Jerold Ray and Mary Ann. Ramadean was a farmer and homemaker. Tending to the cattle was her absolute passion.

She would be outside for hours, walking several miles a day, to complete the chores and ensure they were all accounted for.

Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were also her pride and joy. Chocolate donuts, Tang orange juice, kite toast and cookies were just a few of her favorite things to serve them when they came to visit, and it was very rare that anyone left without getting some sort of snack. She was also a fantastic cook/baker and a few of her recipes are showcased in cookbooks. She also helped with many church and community meals.

Ramadean was a faithful lifelong member

of Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Grand River and was one of the first members to be baptized in the church.

She served as treasurer of the church for many years and could always be found in her spot at mass, the back pew.

Ramadean will always be remembered for her big heart, her caretaking ability, and her amazing stubbornness as she never wanted to bother anyone and always wanted to do things on her own.

Preceding Ramadean in death were her parents, Raymond and Alice McGraw; sisters, Kate Burchett, Marilyn Boyd, and Franny Stephenson; and parents-in-law, Nelson and Pearl Shields.

Surviving her is her husband of over 71 years, Joe Shields; children, Mike (Sherry) Shields of Grand River, Tom (Karen) Shields of Grinnell, IA, Jerry Shields of Grand River, Mary Gent (Mike Von Ahsen) of Waterloo, IA; her 17 grandchildren, Sondra, Joshua, Caleb, Jamiel, Miranda, Ezra, Jacob, Devin, Rachael, Leah, Shawna, Tori, Kristin, Nichole, Ashley, Paul, Aaron and all of their spouses; her 22 great-grandchildren (with two more on the way); sistersin-law, Cleone (Tom) Woughter and Virginia (Steve) Howard; many nieces, nephews, cousins and long time family friends, John and Carol Klein.

DCH Offers Chronic Pain Management Outpatient Clinic

ALYCE JANE MASTIN Alyce Jane Mastin, age 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Cletus Delbert and Lela Adria (Nicholson) Webster, was born September 23, 1933, at Leon, Iowa. She died at the Accura Healthcare Center in Marshalltown on February 3, 2022.

Alyce grew up and attended school in

Dr. Bryan Nowlin

Decatur County Public Health

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: February 22 March 8 and 22 Walk In Wednesday for COVID vaccine from 8:30 to 11:30 and between 1-4. We have all 3 vaccines.

Call 641-446-6518 for an appointment to schedule your child for immunizations.

There are specific immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. *We have COVID vaccine available for ages 12 and up.*

Lamoni Family Care Chiropractic

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All Medicare/Medicaid Accepted FREE DELIVERY IN DECATUR COUNTY Open: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Saturday

Pharmacy 204 N. Main - Leon - 446-4136

For those that suffer from chronic pain, there is good news for treatment close to home. Every week, Chandra Brown, ARNP, FNP-C, visits the DCH Outpatient Clinic to offer chronic pain management services. The following services are available in this clinic: 1) Chronic pain medication management, for a diagnosis that has lasted longer than 3 months with failed attempts of natural approach or NSAIDs. 2) Guidance on using NSAIDs, G a b a p e n t i n / Ly r i c a , muscle relaxers, lotions/creams.

3) Referral and ad-

vice for the use of ancillary services including physical therapy, labs, radiology, drug screenings, etc.

4) Expert support for muscle/skeletal disorders, cervical pain with or without radiculopathy, thoracic pain, lumbar pain with or without radiculopathy, SI joint dysfunction, chronic hip pain, chronic knee pain, myofascial pain, muscle tension, muscle spasms and fibromyalgia.

5) Advice and guidance on injection regimen, physical therapy services, chiropractic therapies, massage therapy, dry needling therapy, and psychotherapy for patients with mental aspect included.

6) Trigger point injections for myofascial pain; using Bupivacaine and/or Depo-Medrol/ Kenalog.

Chandra Brown is able to perform trigger point injections for increased muscle pain, headaches (TPI for cervical), lateral thigh for meralgia paresthetica, and lumbar muscle pain.

7) Assistance to Fibromyalgia patients utilizing non-narcotic options to decrease pain. Narcotics are not recommended for patients with Fibromyalgia. The use of Lyrica and Trigger point injections are ideal.

8) Referrals to physician for interventions (pain pumps, neural stimulators, etc.) and injections for lumbar ESI, cervical ESI, facet joint injections, SIJ injections, median branch blocks with possible radiofrequency, and more.

Chandra places great importance on continued monitoring of symptoms, and impacts of medication.

She requires new imaging on all new patients, and existing patients receive updated imaging every 3-5 years.

If you feel you can benefit from Chandra Brown’s services, call our Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to schedule your appointment. A referral is not necessary. For more information, visit www. decaturcounty hospital.org/chronicpain to read more details about Chandra’s services, watch a video to hear directly from her.

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Leon, Iowa. On August 12, 1951, she was united in marriage to LaVern Dale “Jack” Mastin.

They made their home in the Des Moines, Iowa area where Alyce was a wife, mother, and homemaker to her family of four children, Terry, David, Dan, and Julie.

In her free time she loved to play Bingo with her mother. She also enjoyed camping, boating, car rides, and playing cards, especially Canasta. The neighbor kids all loved to play in her yard and all called her Mom or Grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack in 1979; and her three sisters, Joyce McKinney, Joann Bair, and Pat Cox. Survivors include her children, Terry Mastin of Marshalltown, David and Joyce Mastin of New Virginia, Iowa, Dan and Vicki Mastin of Adel, Iowa, and Julie Gomez of Marshalltown; grandchildren, T.J. and Chrissy Mastin, Tim and Jessica Mastin, Tom Mastin, Ashley and Zach Gibson, Elizabeth Mastin, Hannah Mastin, and Mike and Michelle Bennett; eight great grandchildren, Chrissa, Terra, Eli, Abby, Adriana, McKenzie, Caleb, and Kinnick; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

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Thank You

For the past two years, our family has had an unending abundance of giving in all forms from friends, neighbors, and family. The prayers, cards, visits, food and all other acts of kindness and love have been greatly appreciated.

We send a special thank you to the Grand River Lions Club, the ladies that served lunch, Richard and Connie Slade and Pastor June Nolte-Davis.

A sincere thank you to all and know that you have been a blessing to our family.

Terry Boles Family LeAnn, Eric, Misty, Shawna and families

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CORRESPONDENTS

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY A couple of announcements for this week: The Grand River City Council meeting scheduled for February 10th is moving to February 17th (Same time). Also exercise classes will start again Friday, February 11th at 9:30 AM and continue each Friday morning unless we have been notified. Coffee is still being held every Monday through Friday from 7:30 to around 9 AM. Both are open to everyone!

Come and join in! It is Girl Scout Cookie time too-so be watching for your chance to grab some cookies! The old favorites are still available as well as a new cookie this year; the 'Adventureful' which is a brownie cookie with a caramel center. Cookies are $5 a box and can be purchased online at abcsmartcookies.com.

Be sure to support the Girl Scouts!

A birthday parade was held Saturday in honor of Fred Wallace's 70th birthday. Fred will

officially turn 70 on February 9th. Happy Birthday Fred!

Services will be held on Thursday for one of our sweetest ladies, Ramadean Shields.

Ramadean would often tell me how she and my Grandma Dorothy were best friends. I have a wonderful picture of all the girls together, I believe; on the Westerville bridge drinking sodas. Merna Van Larr, Dorothy Woody, Ramadean and my Grandma Dorothy.

All wonderful women, and Ramadean was definitely a lady. She will be missed by so many.

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LIZ CARPENTER We had another lovely February weekend despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication of six more weeks of winter.

The snow is melting and I’ve been noticing geese flying around.

Springtime is coming!

Donna Ogier got an early start on some spring cleaning and cleaned out some kitchen cupboards. She was a little astonished to

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find items dating as far back as 2012. She has decided that stocking up is not always a savings when you stock up then find items 10 years out of date!

Cassie Daleske, Andrew Lane, and their boys have been battling sickness while trying to feed cattle and keep everything going.

Cassie is particularly happy we’ve had some sunshine and nicer weather. It helps make a person feel better and keeps everything running smoothly.

Holly Parkhurst and her son, Benson, enjoyed their first snow day together last week.

Amazing how the snowfall can vary so much just a few miles apart. Holly teaches in Bethany.

Ivan Lane is still waiting for the weather to warm up a bit more so he can get out and about more.

Jim and Jeanine Bradley stopped by to visit with Liz Carpenter on Saturday afternoon.

Cotton, Coy, Cole, and Chad Osborn ate lunch Saturday with Sandy and Gary Osborn. All three boys stayed all night with Gary and Sandy. Chef Coy made a banana pie for their dessert.

Starting early on a career? Everybody’s got to eat.

Matt and Carin Dixon stopped by to say hi to Liz Carpenter on Sunday afternoon.

Sandy Osborn stopped by Liz Carpenter’s Sunday evening to pick up some eggs and visit for a few minutes.

Liz Carpenter brought the Optimist Club’s can trailer home to get it ready for another trip to Indianola. Dennis and Julie McElroy came down late Sunday afternoon to help pack it up and get it ready to go Monday morning. The more exciting news this week for Liz is that she is ordering chicks! These will grow up to be laying hens.

They are scheduled to arrive at the end of April. Baby chicks are always fun!

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and good luck to the Olympic athletes.

class (best suited for ages 12 and up) and yesterday I hosted our second STEM Adventure (best suited for preschool-2nd grade) The grant was provided by Iowa Storytime STEMpacks and we will continue to host these monthly programs featuring hands-on learning. Our next STEM Adventure program will be March 8th from 3:30-4:00pm.

With the efforts of the Leon Lions Club, we have added two new large print Westerns to our adult collection this week:' Hunters Moon'

by William Johnstone and 'Choctaw Trail' by Preston Lewis.

Also new to our adult large print collection, the fiction books 'Louisiana Lucky' by Julie Pennell, 'Wednesday Walks & Wags' by Melissa Storm, and 'Perfect Tune' by Emily Gould.

Little Tots Storytime is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, books, fingerplays, and fun!

Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.

right? I’m thinking I’ll pretty much just hibernate until I see or hear a more accurate weather forecast.

If you missed the boys basketball game with Mt Ayr on last Monday night, you missed a really good game. Both teams came in with a win on their mind and that led to a game worth watching.

Exciting, for sure.

Central Decatur left with the win and the crowd went wild! On Friday night, I streamed the HS game.It was a good game, as well, and I watched it in my jammies where I was warm and comfy.

Shelly Poush Flora, David Griffieon, Dana Hullinger, Vince Snethen, Jennifer Clark, Bobbi Helton, Paige Toney, Bailey Hess, Trevor Waddell, Bob Bixby, Marvelle Plym, Nicky Pinegar Head, Bob Andrew and Peggy Hamilton are our birthday boys and girls this coming week. Send them best wishes.

Who is Pete and why do we keep doing things for his sake?

442-3595 is the number to call to rent the DC Community Center….and thank you for being a friend.

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Weldon

Kathy Mason HISTORY OF WELDON

Dr. O.P. Jamison was our physician and surgeon; Miss Peters was his trained nurse, his assistant was Miss Arline Moyer. In 1917, Dr. Jamison built a beautiful hospital building which burned in February 1921.

L.M. Parr and E.E. Delk handled the creamery business; Smith was our cafe man; Fuller and LaFollette were our barbers; Snyder and Evans were our garage men; Wm. Lloyd was our meat market; Charley Hall our bank president; W.R. Warren cashier of the bank and Gerda Kline assistant cashier.

The Mother's Club was organized in 1913, adding much to the social, interest of the community.

There were 26 members.

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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (February 6, 2002) Leon Rodeo was named "Rodeo of the Year." Bill Hamaker of the Iowa Rodeo Cowboys' Association presented the "Rodeo of the Year" plaque to members of the Leon Rodeo Committee. The members present were Dick Scrivner, Doyle Deemer, Doug Smith, Roger Vanderflute, Travis Handrock, Ron Collins, Kris Lindsey, Richard Decker, Danny Flummer, Linda Craig, Lori Scrivner and JoBeth Smith.

Students at the Decatur elementary school receiving letters at the time of this picture from soldiers were Rachel Durell, Amy Warren, Ben Anderson, Skylla Pierson, Daniel Keller, Kilby Weiermann and Rebecca Brown.

Elizabeth Marcus and Marci Durell were pictured holding a signed personal letter from President George W. Bush thanking them for sending him a copy of the CD which they recorded after the happenings on September 11, 2001. Marcus wrote a poem and Durell took the words and wrote the music for the song. The signed letter was placed in Central Decatur's trophy case.

After several months of substantial financial losses, the Decatur County Hospital announced the decision to discontinue inpatient mental health services, closing FOCUS Acute Care,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

during their regular meeting January 28, 2002.

An Open House was held for Earl and Joanne Hanthorns' 50th wedding anniversary on February 9, at the Loving Chapel Untied Methodist Church.

The family of Iva L. Marvin held an open house in celebration of her 100th birthday, February 17.

50 Years Ago (February 10, 1972) Leon merchants had free tickets for the asking to Graceland's basketball game against Central Methodist College to be held on February 19.

Dr. Tom McMillan was elected to active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. It was a national association of more than 31,000 family doctors.

Attending 4-H Winter Camp at Madrid from Decatur County were: Kendall Foland, Derrick Bucy, Cathy Courtney, Cindy Smith, Donna Miller, Terry McBroom, Greg McAlexander, Lisa Beers, Mark Mendenhall, David Beers, Donna Heintz, Stephen Kinney, Sheila Beers and Joyce Meyers. Noel McBroom was a junior counselor.

Mabel Fierce and Don Beers were leaders who also attended.

Lindmark Ranch located east of Decatur (continued on page 12)

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37th Annual Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol

Dear Editor

We are writing on behalf of Friends of Little River Scenic Pathway (FLRSP) to inform the community of our Purpose and Mission: to "plan, implement, improve and maintain our present and future trails in our community."

Our Goal is "to promote healthy lifestyles (physically, emotionally and mentally) by walking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing in a safe and inviting environment on our trails."

Trail activity increased during the recent pandemic, fulfilling that need while "social distancing".

Trail development encourages and supports tourism and economic growth. As a committee of Leon Chamber of Commerce, our organization recognizes trails to be one feature that tends to enhance the marketability of a locality (town, city, resort destination). Property values increase because of closer proximity to trails. Walking/jogging and bike trails rank second from the top of the "important to very important" amenity list – behind highway access*. (Prepared

by Gay Lea Wilson for Central Iowa –Trails Capital of the World).

The original 1.5 mile trail extends from the Leon Fairgrounds to the south and then west towards Little River Lake. In 2021, (continued on page 12)

FLRSP....

What is it?; Seeking More Friends (continued from page 1)

at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE? FLRSP meets at the Leon Community Center WHY? Leon grew 100+ years ago because of the railroad. FLRSP sees the opportunity to use the same routes that brought people to the area in the "good old days" by renewing a treasure hidden in plain sight, and recognize their own "Triple A" standard through Active Awareness of our Atmosphere.

HOW? FLRSP is seeking more Friends - young and old - with ideas and energy to carry them through.

FLRSP is actively pursuing grant funds.

All other resources are welcome; donations and in-kind labor. Donations can be mailed to FLRSP, PO Box 351, Leon, Iowa 50144.

Adrianna Benda, Tate Swartz, Carson Scrivner, Nolan Pierson, Blake Foot, and Representative Joel Fry. Seated - Gunnar Smith Recently, several Central Trail FFA members joined other FFA members from across Iowa when they converged on the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism.

Those attending from Central Trail included Adrianna

The old prognosticator of weather has spoken. Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, saw his shadow last week, thus foretelling there will be six more weeks of winter. oOo Had to leave the office in haste Monday afternoon, as we were called to a fire at the Main Street Motel. A lot of smoke. The fire was located and extinguished. We had all area departments on their way or standby because with these old buildings you never know what you will get into.

Finally returned to the office around 4 p.m. and now I'm frantically finishing the paper to meet press deadlines.

Such is life. All for now.

Until the next time...

So Long!

Benda, Tate Swartz, Carson Scrivner, Nolan Pierson, Blake Foot, and Gunnar Smith.

The students from Central Decatur where among more than 600 high school students wearing blue corduroy from 100 schools that visited the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines on February 1st. The students visited with legislators, exhibited skills learned in the agriculture classroom and learned the importance of citizenship. This was all part of the 37th Annual Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol.

During the morning, FFA members gathered at the Downtown Embassy Suites and heard from Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, about the importance of agricul-

ture in Iowa and abroad.

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President, Brent Johnson, then delivered a message about the importance young agriculturalists can play in the agriculture industry. Elizabeth Burns Thompson from Navigator CO2 then spoke about the importance of advocating for the agricultural industry.

The morning program culminated with FFA members hearing a brief message from Governor Kim Reynolds, who then presented and signed the FFA Week Proclamation.

The proclamation officially declares February 19- 26, the week of President George Washington's Birthday, FFA Week in Iowa.

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Carson Moves on to Districts

Tegan Carson (220) takes Miles Mundorf of Atlantic to the mat in his 20-7 win in the second round of the Sectional Tournament.

(photos by Maizee Lindsey)

Cardinals Rally in the Second Half, Top the Raiders at Home

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur Cardinal boys' basketball team hosted the Mount Ayr Raiders at home to start their week. This game, the first of four for the Cardinals for the week, featured two teams each with

a single loss going in.

Despite a rocky start, the Cardinals (14-1) were able to top the Raiders (13-1) to improve to 15-1 overall on the season and 11-1 POI Conference.

The game started in a back and forth fashion with the teams trading

baskets. As the quarter progressed though, the Cardinals struggled to get open and easy shot attempts. By the end of the quarter, Mount Ayr had pulled away a little, leading 9-15.

In the second quarter, the Cardinals started to pull themselves back into the game.

The defense tightened up and although the offense still struggled to get open shots, the Cardinals kept the game from getting out of hand. CD was able to outscore the Raiders 11-9, going into halftime CD trailed 20-24.

Returning to the court, both the Cardinals and the Cardinal fans really came to life. As the fans raised the roof at the high school, the Cardinals seized control of the game. CD scored the first eight points of the quarter to take a 28-24 lead, a lead that they would never give up. At the end of the quarter, Trey Hullinger grabbed an offensive rebound and put a shot up and in the hoop as time expired in the quarter. Heading into the fourth, CD had all the momentum, leading 37-32.

Throughout the fourth quarter, the

STATS vs. (Mt. Ayr) Tyke Hullinger Trey Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Matthew Boothe lead the scoring against South Kyle Linhart Harrison with 27 points.

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In the matchup with the Raiders, their first of four games in the week, CD got off to a

STATS vs. (Mt. Ayr) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Layni Masters Harrisen Bevan Kylee Rockhold Mara Dykes Annika Evertsen Hadley Bell Maren Buckingham Addiston Graham Aniston Jones Adriene Kelley

3Pt 2/6 1/6 0/2 0/0 4/11 0/2 1/4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

Pts 12 8 12 4 14 0 3 1 0 0 2 2

FG 5/9 3/10 5/16 1/2 5/12 0/2 1/5 0/2 0/0 0/0 1/2 1/1

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Lauren Martin lead the boards with 15 against South Harrison going 3/4 from behind the arc.

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game stayed tight but CD maintained their lead, outscoring Mount Ayr 14-10 in the quarter and securing a thrilling 51-42 victory.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 45.5% from the field including 23.5% from behind the three point line. At the free throw line, CD made 7 of 17 attempts, good for 41.2%.

"We didn't start the game very well," stated Coach Curtis Boothe. "I felt like we were struggling to find our identity on offense. Thankfully, we made some changes at halftime, and we were way more aggressive.

I thought our defense was the difference.

Tyke, Gunnar, and Spencer did a great job on Frost."

Individual stats for this week's games will be in next week's issue.

The Cardinals hosted Clarke on Tuesday, Feb. 8 and on Thursday, the boys only travel to Woodward Granger.

Post season for Class 2A - District 13 begins Monday, Feb. 14 with the boys traveling to Albia to play Davis County at 6:30 p.m.

The winner advances to play Pella Christian at Pella Christian on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Adams (138) after a first round bye, lost his semi-final match to Dante Hedrington of Atlantic by fall in 39 seconds. He went on to win his next match by fall over Leland Woodruff of Clarinda in 3:26, but was not able to wrestle back.

Adams finished the season with a 2711 record.

Niebauer (195) lost by major decision to Brenden Casey of Atlantic 11-3 and lost 8-5 to Brayden Nothwehr of Clarinda.

He finished the season 26-19.

Morgan and Rivera each suffered two losses. Morgan was pinned

by Michael Mayer of Clarinda in 1:45 and

by Alexander Shinn of Clarke/Murray in 2:21.

Morgan finished the season 8-25. Rivera lost by major decision to Jayden Dickerson of Shenandoah 10-0 and was pinned by Mason Fry of Clarke/Murray in 4:20. Rivera finished the season 26-19.

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Six Cardinals mat took to the Saturday in Leon at the 2A Sectional 3 Tournament in hopes of continuing on their post-season trail, however, only one earned the right to move on to the District contest which will be held this Saturday in Glenwood, Iowa.

Besides the Cardinals, five other teams made the trip to Leon. Atlantic won the team title with 263, followed by Creston 238; Clarinda 177; Clarke, Osceola/Murray 113; Shenandoah 80; and CD 66.

Senior Tegan Carson (220) was the lone CD wrestler to advance.

Carson opened the Sectional contest with a first-round bye and then won a major decision over Miles Mundorf of Atlantic 20-7. In the finals, he met Tyler Binning of Clarke and secured a late period pin at the

4:26 mark. Neither had scored a point.

Carson will carry an outstanding 42-1 record going into Sectionals this Saturday.

He will open this tournament against Samuel Daly, a junior with a 23-12 record from Southwest Iowa.

The five other Cardinals wrestlers that vied for a chance to move on to Districts included Cord Hamilton, Cody Morgan, Devin Adams, Odin Rivera, and Jess Niebauer.

Hamilton and Adams finished 3rd, Niebauer 4th and Morgan and Rivera finished in 6th place.

Hamilton (120) drew a first-round bye and then lost to Cruz Weaver of Atlantic by fall in 5:11. With only three in this weight class, Hamilton was not able to wrestle back for true second as Weaver ended up in second place.

Hamilton finished the season with a 13-5 record.

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

2021-2022 CD WRESTLING TEAM:

Pictured back l-r: (SO) Aidan Buckingham, (JR) Cody Morgan, (SO) Evahn Wallace, (SR) Tegan Carson and (SR) Jesse Niebauer. Front: (FR) Alex Legurrier, (SR) Chase Crawford, (FR) Wyatt Hamaker, (SR) Devin Adams and (FR) Cord Hamilton. Not pictured: (SR) Odin Rivera and (SR) Colton Barnes and Head Coach Brian Carson and Assistant Coach Wade Hamilton.

DISTRICT QUALIFIER (220) Teegan Carson Districts will be held at Glenwood, February 12 1st and 2nd place winners will Advance to State.

Wrestling Dual Meet Record 2-24

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2021-2022 CD WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS

Back row l-r: Madison Jessen, Coach Cindee O'Dell, and Logan Proctor. Front: Madison Hanscom, Annabelle Edwards, Jordan Pace and Kiley Zion. (photo by Memories by Linda

(photo by Maddy Leahy

2021-2022 CENTRAL DECATUR BOWLING MEMBERS

CD students join the Lamoni bowling team, pictured l-r: Daniel Blakely, Cameron Lavrenz, Kaylee Byrd, Nate Short, and Daniel Payne.

GIRLS Kaylee Byrd

GP TP HG 6 510 104

BOYS Daniel Blakely Cameron Lavrenz Daniel Payne Nathaniel Short

GP 8 4 6 8

TP 657 299 586 882

SP HS 3 180

HG 128 89 109 165

SP 4 2 3 4

HS 197 156 203 290

stats as of February 5

2021-2022 BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS

Central Decatur High School Basketball Cheerleaders l-r: Nattalie Coffey, Amelia Carcamo, Gabby Mathis, Karlie Pace, Jordan Pace and Abigail Buckingham. (photo by Memories by Linda)

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Good Luck Cardinals!

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

2021-2022 CD GIRL'S BASKETBALL

Pictured back l-r: Assistant Coach Rudy Evertsen, (JR) Harrisen Bevan, (JR) Layni Masters, Assistant Coach Calieb Kistler, (SR) Lauren Martin, (SR) Hallee Hamilton, (SR) Mara Dykes, (SR) Kylee Rockhold, (SR) Addie Graham, and Head Coach Frank Howell. Middle: (JR) Annika Evertsen, (JR) Maren Buckingham, (SO) Hadley Bell, (SO) Aniston Jones, (SO) Haley Oesch, and (SO) Adriene Kelley.

Front: (FR) Makenna Perkins, (FR) Abigail Leahy and (FR) Addy Stone.

Not-pictured: (FR) Addy Schreck.

Class 2A - Region 7

LADY CARDINALS Receive Bye then Second Round Tournament Play is Tuesday, February 15 in Leon at 7:00 p.m.

CD plays Pleasantville.

I-35 or COLFAX-MINGO

Regional Championship will be played on Wednesday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at TBA Winner Advances to State.

WOODWARD GRANGER or MADRID

12-8 Lady Cardinal’s Record Overall 10-3 POI Conference (as of Saturday, Feb. 5) 2021-2022 CD BOY'S BASKETBALL

Pictured back l-r: (JR) Grant Boyd, (FR) Jeffrey Richards, (SR) Cauy Masters, (SR) Trey Hullinger, (JR) Jack Scrivner and (JR) Kevin Linhart.

Middle: (FR) Ari Johnson, (JR) Kyle Linhart, (FR) Gavin Smith, (SR) Matthew Boothe, (JR) Vincent Carcamo and (SO) Sam Boothe. Front: (SR) Tyke Hullinger, (JR) Spencer Smith, (FR) Nash Dykes, (JR) Gunnar Smith and (FR) Aleks Kupresanin.

Not-pictured Head Coach Curtis Boothe and Assistant Coaches Devin Brines and Darlene Fuller.

CARDINAL BOYS

Good Luck Cardinals!

Class 2A - District 13

First Round Tournament Play is Monday, February 14 in Albia at 6:30 p.m.

CD plays Davis County.

The winner advances to play Pella Christian on Thursday, February 17 in Pella Christian at 8:00 p.m.

SUBSTATE 7 at TBA February 26 at 7:00 p.m.

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18-1 Cardinal’s Record Overall 12-1 POI Conference (as of Saturday, Feb. 5)

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Cardinal Crier EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill

Volume 22 Issue 13

ADVISOR: Leon Journal-Reporter

Code No. 504.3R1 E: Student expression in an official school publication will not be deemed to be an expression of the school district. The school district, the board, and the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression.

The liability, if any, is only to the extent of interference or alteration of the speech or expression.

Senior Spotlights

The 6th Man

Madison LaRee Leahy

By Maddy Leahy During one of the first assemblies of the year, you might recall hearing from Mr. Dan Johnson about being “the 12th man.” The idea of the 12th man has been modified to fit almost every sport, including basketball, making it “the 6th man.”

The theory is that if the people not directly involved in the sport stay actively involved in the game with things such as cheering, the team on the field or court will perform better.

According to 'The Bench Report', the number one student section in the country in 2020 was from California, a school called Los Alamitos Locos - a school that went undefeated in the 2019-2020 football season. Whether the school is just pure talent or pure luck, you can’t deny that having the extra support from the side helps.

For the majority of you who have attended a CD home or away basketball game, you have probably seen the same thing every time. The first two or three rows cheer on the team, and anywhere behind that usually is silent for a majority of the game.

When CD played Mt. Ayr not too long ago, the stands were packed. Not only is the school only a 30-minute drive from us, but they have also been one of our biggest rivals since our parents were in high school. This was easily one of the best basketball games I have personally ever attended.

The entire first half of the boys' game specifically, the student section was quiet, only cheering for the occasional three-pointer or block. The halftime score was 20-24 in favor of the Raiders. I am in no way trying to discredit the hard work of our basketball team and coaches, but anyone who was there cannot deny the entire environment changed in the second half.

After a short pump-up speech, by Junior Vinny Carcamo, the entire student section stood up on the bleachers and began cheering and

CD Drama Department to Present 'Radium Girls'

By Reece Hill In case you haven’t heard the word, the Central Decatur Drama Department has officially announced it’s next production! This spring they will be performing the drama known as Radium Girls.

Based on a true story, this play is set back in the late 1920’s. Some of the hot topics of the day were the “miracle cure” Radium, famous scientist Madame Curie, and luminous watches.

Suddenly and mysteriously the girls painting these watches begin to fall ill. This story follows one of the painters, Grace Fryer, as she fights for her day in court.

Auditions were held on Monday the seventh and Tuesday the eighth. There will be one final try-out day held on Friday the eleventh. Stay tuned for the announcement of the cast list!

Digital Media Joins Crier

By Maddy Leahy As many of you know, there was a new class offered the second semester taught by Mr. Johnson and yours truly. With only 11 students and one class period, we have a very limited amount of time and have been struggling with what we want to accomplish in the class.

Our plan was to bring back “The Nest” - a News Broadcast brought every week but with scheduling conflicts, that project has been pushed back until track season. Now, the members of the class are working towards a temporary new goal - helping put together the Crier. Every week, the class will write articles, and vote the best ones to be featured in the next edition of the Crier. The articles can be written about anything the students want, and can either be an editorial, a news article, or a student poll.

Members of the class include Jeb Eslick, Adeline Stone, Gage Kelley, Nash Dykes, Gavin Smith, Aundeen Butz, Trinity Davis, Devon Newton, Ethan Schmidt, and Lane Leeper. Even if you are not a part of the digital media class, you can still write articles for the Crier! Stay tuned in the next Crier edition to view our first guest columnist, and be watching for the first edition of The Nest!

chanting alongside the cheerleaders. Not too long into the second half, the boys took the lead and ended with a score of 51-42 in our favor.

The girls' and boys' basketball players at our school are some of the most hardworking athletes I have ever met, and I hope the tradition continues for years to come. However, I also hope the trend of the student section continues. So, as the basketball season winds to a close, our sights are set on track season. Ten returning high school athletes qualified for State Track last year, and three of the incoming freshmen actually won the middle school state shuttle hurdle race with the help of an incoming 8th grader. People from other schools often times discredit our “small country school” but in reality, our school has a lot of talent when it comes to sports. Show up, be loud, and have some spirit when it comes to our school!

Crier Announcements - Seniors, if you haven't already, fill out your Senior Spotlight!!

- FFA Week is February 20th-25th - Prom has been set for April 30th - The Crier is looking for underclassmen interested in reporting the news about our fellow classmates!! Talk with Reece or Maddy!

- There is still time to try-out for the spring play!

The final audition date is Friday, February 11th!

CD Students Work as Paraeducators

By Reece Hill Recently you might have heard that Central Decatur Schools have hired a few new paraeducators, but they aren’t just any random people.

The three new paraeducators are actually members of Central Decatur’s senior class.

Quentin Coffelt, Cadence Clark, and Maggie Layton were all contacted by the administration and given the opportunity to apply for the job.

Working with the children not only gives the students work experience, but they also are getting paid.

The students are employed in a substitute capacity, so they don’t work every day. They also only go when they don’t have any classes.

“It has helped me realize that I want to be an elementary teacher,” stated Maggie Layton.

If you are a student interested in becoming a substitute paraeducator, talk to Principal Dan Johnson or HR Becca Harvey to learn more.

CD Quartet to Sing at Wells Fargo

Parents/Guardians: Jon and Terri Leahy Favorite Class: Study Hall with Mrs. A and Junior Year Speech Personal Theme Song: "Mama Tried" by Merle Haggard Most embarrassing moment: Sophomore year when I forgot the hawkeye colors while talking during an assembly #yellowandgold Biggest Pet Peeve: Slow drivers Future Plans: Attend DMACC for a degree in Communications while continuing photography *wink wink @maddyleahyphotography*

Maggie Rae Layton

Parents/Guardians: Emily Layton Favorite Class: Speech Personal Theme Song: “Crying Time" by Dean Martin Most embarrassing moment: Sophomore year co-ed dance when I was trying to do the back flip circle. I kicked Matt Boothe in the face like 37 times...Sorry Matt.

Biggest Pet Peeve: Sticky things Future Plans: Attend Grand View University and get a degree in Elementary Education

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Monday, February 21 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 24 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

NO SCHOOL Friday, February 25

Upcoming Events Schedule for February 9th - 23rd THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10TH Academic Team @ SEW 6:00 P.M. JV Boys @ Woodward Granger 7:30 P.M. Var. Boys @ Woodward Granger FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11TH 5:00 P.M. TSA Competition @ Home SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12TH 12:00 P.M. WR DISTRICTS @ Glenwood TBA Bowling - Boys ONLY @ Lenox MONDAY FEBRUARY 14TH 9:00 A.M. Bowling (G) Substate/Reg. @ Shenandoah 6:30 P.M. BB Boys DISTRICTS @ Albia vs. Davis Co. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15TH 9:00 A.M. Bowling (B) Substate/Reg. @ Shenandoah 7:00 P.M. BB Girls REGIONALS @ HOME vs. P-ville MIDTERM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17TH STATE Wrestling @ Wells Fargo 8:00 P.M. BB (B) DISTRICT @Pella Christian vs. PC FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18TH STATE Wrestling @ Wells Fargo 7:00 P.M. BB (G) REGIONALS @ Panorama vs. TBA SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19TH STATE Wrestling @ Wells Fargo

By Reece Hill Congratulations to Maggie Layton, Cadence Clark, Annika Evertsen, and Addie Graham on being selected to sing The Star-Spangled Banner at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Basketball Tournament. The girls have sung the National Anthem a number of times at different school events and work hard day after day to continue to improve under the direction of Mrs. Beth Hall. The quartet will be performing on Monday, February 28th.

MONDAY FEBRUARY 21ST 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:45 P.M./12:55 P.M. Early Dismissal TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22ND 9:00 A.M. POI Speech Contest @ Mt. Ayr iSmile @ South Elementary 7:00 P.M. BB Boys Districts @ Oskaloosa vs. TBA WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23RD POI Academic at Lenox 7:00 P.M. BB Girls Reg. Championship @ TBA

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

Decatur County Hospital intends to file an application with the USDA Rural Development for financial assistance to develop a Chronic Emergency Department Visit Reduction Program.

A public meeting for comments will be held at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in the Conference Room at Decatur County Hospital (1405 NW Church Street, Leon, Iowa) to discuss the proposed project and to provide the opportunity for public comment.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005153 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DALETH J. GORSLINE Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DALETH J. GORSLINE, Deceased, who died on or about January 12, 2022: You are hereby notified that on February 4, 2022 the last will and testament of DALETH J. GORSLINE, deceased, bearing date of July 23, 2009, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that David Gorsline was appointed Executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated February 4, 2022 David Gorsline Executor of Estate 5589 E. Creekside Lane Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 Robert W. Reynoldson Attorney for Estate Van Werden, L.L.P. 200 W. Jefferson PO Box 199 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Mason McCoy Attorney for Estate Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. 200 W. Jefferson PO Box 199 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Date of second publication: February 16, 2022.

2t2 Feb. 9 & 16, 2022

NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005146 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD D. ANDERSON Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DONALD D. ANDERSON, Deceased, who died on or about October 28, 2021: You are hereby notified that on January 28, 2022 the last will and testament of DONALD D. ANDERSON, deceased, bearing date of October 22, 2009, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Samuel Lee Anderson was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication

of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated January 21, 2022.

Samuel Lee Anderson Executor of Estate 1121 Orchard Avenue Lamoni, IA 50140 Verle W. Norris, ICIS# 12631 Attorney for Executor Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: February 9, 2022.

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NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005148 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LISA A. SCHWALBE Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LISA A. SCHWALBE, Deceased, who died on or about January 4, 2022: You are hereby notified that on January 28, 2022, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated this February 1, 2022 Erin Campbell Administrator of the Estate 3852 68th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 Ashley F. Charnetski Attorney for Administrator Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. 699 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Date of second publication: February 16, 2022.

2t2 Feb. 9 & 16, 2022

NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005150 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN LYNN SMITH Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of STEVEN LYNN SMITH, Deceased, who died on or about December 20, 2021: You are hereby notified that on January 28, 2022, that Thoric Smith was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated this February 2, 2022 Tonita Helton Attorney for the Administrator Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church St. Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: February 16, 2022.

2t2 Feb. 9 & 16, 2022

NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR SMALL ESTATE The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005151 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS C. REEVES Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of THOMAS C. REEVES, Deceased, who died on or about October 3, 2021: You are hereby notified that on January 31, 2022, that Richard Stougard was appointed administrator of the estate of Thomas C. Reeves.

Notice is futher given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named District Court,

as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this January 31, 2022 Richard Stougard Administrator of the Estate 3017 E. Douglas Street Des Moines, IA 50317 Mason McCoy Attorney for Estate Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. 200 W. Jefferson PO Box 199 Osceola, Iowa 50213 Date of second publication: February 16, 2022.

2t2 Feb. 9 & 16, 2022

NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005149 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELAINA MARIE SMITH Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ELAINA MARIE SMITH, Deceased, who died on or about December 24, 2018: You are hereby notified that on January 28, 2022, that Thoric Smith was appointed administrator of the estate.

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

Dated this February 2, 2022 Tonita Helton Attorney for the Administrator Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church St. Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: February 16, 2022.

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Honey Tree Chiropractic 302 NW 10th - Leon

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

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

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

Dr. Mara Wengryn

641-442-5002

REQUEST FOR BIDS The MERCER COUNTY

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

is seeking bids on construction of a building addition onto the office located at 305 West Main in Princeton, MO.

750 square foot building as well as a concrete drive-up car port of approximately 750 square feet.

Bids will be accepted until March 2, 2022.

For more information, contact Gina Finney, Administrator at 660-748-3630.

The Mercer County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer, complies with prevailing wage, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

LAWN CARE BIDS The Athens Township Trustees are accepting lawn care bids for the Maple Row (Kellerton), Tedrow, and Merritt Cemeteries in Ringgold County, Iowa for 2022.

Bids may be submitted for any individual cemetery, or any combination of cemeteries.

The Athens Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids submitted.

Bids and applications are due on or before February 23rd, 2022 to Justin Akers, Athens Township Clerk, 2110 County Highway P68, Kellerton, Iowa 50133.

If interested, please request an application form, which must be submitted with the bid, by calling or texting Justin Akers at 641-414-5040.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

January 31, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room (now located on the first floor, NE corner) of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Bob Bell, Ward Graham and Dan Christensen. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Bell/Graham to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2022, regular session. Motion carried.

At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board.

The Board held a work session for the FY23 county budget. Motion Bell/Graham to set the public hearing for the county’s FY23 Proposed Property Tax Levy for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Motion carried.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Mo’ly It Svcs 1,651.77 Access Systems Network Svc 171.60 Agriland FS Inc. Fuel 8,765.20 Agrivision Equipment Group Chainsaw/Parts 513.52 AK Garage Tires/Repair 734.00 AK Garage Car Repair 37.00 Alliant Energy Utilities 112.21 Alphamedia Radio Ads 117.70 American Radiator Cleaning Dpf Filter 300.25 American State Bank Bldg Pymt 671.62 Boyer Trucks Purchase Used Mack 60,045.00 C.J. Cooper & Associates Random Screen 35.00 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Bridge Rating/ Inspn 4,025.90 Capital One Trade Credit Impact Wrench 249.99 Cardmember Service Supplies 290.67 Carquest Filters/Parts 205.94 Central Iowa Detention Nurse Visits 30.00 Centurylink Telephone 51.22 Centurylink Telephone 48.31 Centurylink Telephone 55.00 Certified Power, Inc Truck Parts 1,604.69 Clarke Electric Co-Op. Utilities 190.80 Comm’y Health Ctr Of S’ern Ia Office Visit 99.00 Decatur County Hospital 1/3 Driver/Fuel Transp Van 1,373.81 Dollar General Custodial Supplies 3.65 Electronic Engineering Dispatch Console Maint 231.00 Gilbert True Value Supplies 343.81 GRM Networks Telephone 335.64 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care Extermination Services 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 Part For Furnace 135.35 IA Concrete Paving Assn Workshop/Conf Regis’n 585.00 IA D.O.T. Hardware 164.51 IA State Assn Of Assessors Assn Dues 325.00 IA State Medical Examiner Autopsy 2,156.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Parts/Wet -Dry Vac 243.45 Leon Journal Reporter Advertise 100.00 Marion Co Public Health Tobacco Education 3,317.25 Martin’s Auto Glass Llc Repairs 360.00 Mediacom Fax/Phone/ Internet 235.57 Meyer & Lain Attorney Fees 330.00 MFA Oil Company

Fuel 459.39 Mid America Recycling Recycling 276.76 Midwest Wheel Companies Truck Parts 1,436.70 Nichols Equipment Equipment Rental 3,512.00 Norman, Ryan Reimb-Parts 83.45 Northland Products Co Oil 3,226.90 Pomp’s Tire Service Tires 3,600.00 Powerplan Repair Parts 789.28 Sidwell Web Hosting 4,788.00 Smith Feeder Supply Inc. Oxygen 52.00 Solutions, Inc Computer Setup/ Supp 105.98 S’ern Ia Towing & Recovery Vehicle Repair 413.30 Sw’ern Com College Education 10.00 U.S. Cellular Telephone 353.66 U.S. Cellular Hot Spot/ Tablet Svc 294.42 U.S. Cellular Telephone 29.49 U.S. Postal Service Postage Stamps 232.00 Vander Haag’s Inc. Truck Parts 1,406.71 Vanguard Appraisals Inc Contract Bal 31,521.60 Watson Auto Parts Parts 739.97 Watson Auto Parts Vehicle Repairs 34.72 Wayne Co Public Health Tobacco Education 1,660.95 Ziegler Inc. Parts/Test Ck 5,664.46 Total $151,233.17 The following claims approved by the Conservation Board were paid: Mfa Oil Company Vehicle Fuel 362.86 S.I.R.W.A Water - SB/LR 58.25 U.S. Cellular Telephone 224.59 Total $645.70 The following claims were paid by the WRD Landfill, Decatur County, Fiscal Agent: Alliant Energy Electric Power 579.74 Collier, Doug Cellphone Allowance 20.00 Employee Benefits Systems E’ee Group Insurance 2,726.79 Pearce, David Contract Labor 427.50 Schildberg Construction Rock 2,372.82 S.I.R.W.A Water 34.50 Tysdal, Randy Cellphone Allowance 20.00 Us Bank Supplies 602.22 Ziegler Inc. Repairs/Maint 4,068.59 Total $10,852.16 With no further business to come before the Board,

the Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t2 Feb. 9, 2022

CITY OF LEON

Special Council Meeting February 1, 2022 6:00 pm Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Erb called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Tonya Lindsey, Daniel Moffett, Jerry Parsons, Cody Cooper, and Jonathan Erb. Motion by T Lindsey seconded by D Moffett to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to approve RESOLUTION 2022-1: A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LEON AND ALEXANDRA HOSCH FOR A PROJECT AT 200 N. MAIN STREET. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by D Moffett to approve the contract from Tallgrass Archaeology, LLC for a Historic Survey for the Upper Story Housing Grant at 200 N. Main Street in the amount of $7,746.00. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Parsons to approve the contract from Curtis Architecture & Design P. C. for architectural services for the Upper Story Housing Grant at 200 N. Main Street in the amount of $20,000.00. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by T Lindsey to approve RESOLUTION 2022-2: RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID AND AWARD CONTRACT IN OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM – HOUSE #4.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve RESOLUTION 2022-3: RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID AND AWARD CONTRACT IN OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM – HOUSE #5.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons

seconded by J Erb to adjourn at 6:11 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Jonathan Erb Mayor Pro-tem ATTEST:Kyle Sheetz City Admin/Clerk 1t2 Feb 9, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT SHERIFF’S REPORT

Notice: a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until & unless proven guilty.

01/29/22 SO/LAPD/LFD/ISP/DCH responded to a semi accident on I35 SB near the 2mm.

SO responded to a family dispute on Ridge Road near Grand River.

Leon PD responded to a welfare check at Parkview Apts in Leon.

SO responded to a family dispute on E Main St in Garden Grove.

Leon PD responded to a noise complaint/disturbance at Main St Apts in Leon.

SO/Leon PD responded to the report of vehicles racing north of Leon on Hwy 69.

Lamoni PD responded to an alarm at Dollar General in Lamoni.

01/30/22 SO responded to an accident north of J20 on Hwy 69.

SO/LFD/VWFD/WFD responded to a vehicle on fire on I35 SB near the 15mm.

SO arrested/booked Arpit Pandy of Lamoni to serve time on a violation of no contact order.

01/31/22 LFD responded to a fire alarm at Hillside Apts in Leon.

DCH responded to a medical alarm on Hwy 69 north of Leon.

SO took a report of a stolen box trailer north of Davis City.

Leon PD responded to

assist a resident on S Main St in Leon.

02/01/22 SO/LAPD/Leon PD responded to an alarm at the Amish country store in Lamoni near I35.

SO responded to a driving complaint on Hwy 2 east of Leon.

SO/Leon PD responded to a verbal domestic on NE Poplar in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to Hy-Vee in Lamoni to review a shoplifting video.

Leon PD responded to a call at the storage units south of Leon.

SO responded to a stalking/harassment call involving juveniles at the Mormon Trail High School in Garden Grove.

SO arrested/booked Lucas Cameron Eugene Barnes of Leon to serve time on a possession of marijuana charge.

SO assisted Ringgold County in finding a distressed motorist on I35.

02/02/22 Lamoni PD/Lamoni FD responded to a call on E 10th St in Lamoni.

SO responded to a dog complaint on W 2nd in Grand River.

02/03/22 SO/Lamoni PD responded to assist ISP at Hwy 69 and I35 for backup.

Leon PD responded to an active threat at H/R block

in Leon.

02/04/22 SO responded to a car vs deer accident on Hwy 2 east of the Decatur/Ringgold line.

SO/Lamoni PD/ISP/DCH responded to a semi truck rollover at 207th Ave and Dale Miller Road.

SO arrested/booked Sheena Spencer of Leon to serve time on a warrant for domestic abuse.

Leon PD/SO/Leon Rescue/DCH responded to a pickup rollover on SW 11th St in Leon.

SO responded to a civil dispute in Grand River.

SO responded to a DHS case in Garden Grove.

VW Fire/Leon Fire Responded to a brush fire on 175th Ave near Van Wert.

SO/Leon PD responded to a family dispute on SE 6th St in Leon.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Carrie Jo Fry, petitioner, vs. Michael Scott Boswell, respondent. Decree Granted.

COURT CASES

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. Petitioner, vs. Michael D. McAllister,

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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.

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NOTICE NOTICE: “All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or dis-crimination. We will not 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.”

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Kansas City, MO, no valid driver's license. Total $ 1,018.21.

Willie Brown Jr., Salem, OR, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $170.51.

Nikale Oscar Lee Davis, Oklahoma City, OK, speeding over 55 (21 or over).

Total $659.63.

Darryl Hollis Dyer, Jr., Glendale, MD, hours of service violation. Total $93.00.

Brandon Alexius Easterwood, Kansas City KS, speeding road work zone (1 thru 10 over). Total $561.91.

William Freeman, Leon, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $99.00.

Ashly Morgan Longfell Green, Leon, IA, operating non-registered vehicle. Total $ 226.11.

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Green, Leon, IA, failure to carry registration card. Total $137.76.

Travis Lemarr Baxter Greer II, Indianapolis IN, failure to maintain control. Total $457.85.

Tristen Allen Harrell, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liabilityaccident. Total $796.75.

Kenneth Michael Johnson, Kansas City MO, improper use of median, curb, or access facility. Total $287.88.

Michelle Lucille Love, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $519.96.

Desiree Doris Antione McGuire, Leon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety beltsadult. Total $164.08.

Nathan Brian Moore, Exline, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $175.75.

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT (continued from page 11) defendant. Petition Filed.

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Leopoldo Ruiz Jasso, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Dana Hayward Massie, Leon, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50.

Jared Christian Betz, Ankeny, IA, failure to reduce speed to reasonable. Total $210.25.

Angel Marzelle Gomez Hernandez, Hudson, WI, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $428.75.

Angel Marzelle Gomez Hernandez, Hudson, WI, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00.

Romeo Quintero Reyes, Houston, TX, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

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Tracy Marie Nickell, Mount Ayr, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Travis Eugene Matthews, Carrollton, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Aaron Leroy Wilkey, Tingley, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Mark Douglas Pearson, Corning, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Cody Lee Atkins, Mt. Ayr, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

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Secretary for Residence Life REGISTRAR ASSISTANT Graceland University is seeking a take-charge Graceland University is seeking a individual who is able to handle a complex full time, 12-month Registrar Assistant for work assignment requiring analytical thinking the Lamoni, IA campus. and problem solving abilities. The successful As a member of the Office team,forthe candidate willRegistrar’s be the Secretary theRegistrar Assistant provides lifelong services to students in a professional Residence Life Office on the Lamoni, IA campus.

and caring atmosphere that puts the student first while maintaining Requirements: Associate’s degree orThe twoRegistrar year’s Assistant college the academic integrity of the university. preferred, student or equivalent education Mustby promotes confidence and and prideexperience. in Graceland be able to the relate to students of allacademic backgrounds and be maintaining accuracy of student information and a lifelong records. learner with initiative, mature judgment, a high permanent level of organizational skills and the capacity to work The successful applicant will be forward thinking, student-centered, independently, with little direct supervision. Advanced and solution oriented. computer knowledge, budget experience, and attention Qualifications: to detail are required. The ability to change focus rapidly, •interpersonal Bachelor’s skills, degreeandorflexibility experience higher and education in a indynamic fastacademic/registration field. paced working environment are essential.

• Attention to detail of applications willregistrar begin •Application Ability to Procedure: comprehend Review and interpret university and immediately and continue until the position is filled. policies, procedures, and academic regulations. a letterconfidential of application, a resume anddiscretion, three • Please Abilitysend to handle student data with knowledge FERPA to the Graceland University Human letters ofofreference • Resources Good organizational time management skills, IA meet Department,and 1 University Place, Lamoni, deadlines andcall work under pressure fax (641) 784-5033 or 50140, (641) 784-5447, • Strong customer service orientation; interpersonal skills e-mail personnel@graceland.edu.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential; ability to supervise • Ability to think critically and apply logic to solve problems • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong technical skills; proficiency with administrative computing systems, data processing, data entry, electronic forms, report writing tools, and desktop applications.

If interested, please submit application online or in person: Graceland University, Human Resources Office, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140; email personnel@graceland.edu.

Phone inquiries to (641) 784-5447.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, February 9, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4)

access to the west side of the lake and the site of the future Savanna Hills Learning Center.

Our proposal is to extend the original trail south, along the abandoned railroad bed to the Depot.

Phase I of plan development is in progress, with an estimated $20,000 needed for survey and legal fees to secure permanent right of way.

We have to be "shovel ready" before larger construction grants will be considered for funding. Nothing can happen until Phase I is realized.

We also invite active participation in the project by sharing ideas and energy, time, and talent.

We meet the 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday of each month at the Leon Community Center.

Please join us in this opportunity to affect the future betterment and health of our community. If you would be interested in donating to this project, you can send donations to FLRSP, PO Box 351, Leon, Iowa 50144.

Marcia Stephens and Kathy Smith FLRSP Members PO Box 351 Leon, IA 50144

a 9-1 record and they received 2nd place in the Mt. Ayr Raider inheld a registered vitational.

Everyone Charolais sale where placed at Mt.Ayr and they sold over 320 heif- they brought home 10 ers and bulls. The sale medals and a trophy. itself was held in a large heated tent.

75 YEARS AGO Born at the Decatur (February 6, 1947) County Hospital: a son, Sleet storm caused Kyle Christopher, to Mr. heavy damage in and Mrs. Mardis Coffey Decatur County – Zero of Weldon on January cold and a heavy sleet 29; a daughter, Cynthia storm caused the worst Ann, to Mr. and Mrs. wire damage in the hisHank Brown of Leon tory of this section of on February 1; a son, the state. Many busiChristopher Michael, ness houses, homes, to Mr. and Mrs. Mike hospitals, schools and Street of Pella and other institutions were the Humeston area on without electricity, February 2. (This is the heat and water for sevChris Street that went eral hours. The condion to be an outstand- tion of Erle Laughead, ing Iowa Hawkeye bas- Iowa Southern Utilities ketball player who was lineman, who suffered killed in a car crash in a fractured left leg January of 1993.) and shoulder when he Lizzie Roberts was belted to a pole of Leisure Manor in and it broke off during Osceola celebrated the sleet storm. Mrs. her 100th birthday on Vernell Cox, Denver, February 4. Lizzie was Colo., who was injured the grandmother of when the Cox car skidMildred Jones Luce ded on the icy paveand great grandmother ment on Highway 2, of Donna Luce Hudson 11 miles east of Leon, and Gerald Luce. was released from the The Leon Dairy hospital but remained Queen was planning to in Leon under the docopen for the season on tor's care.

February 11.

Don Decker, city mail carrier, fell and fractured his right arm while carrying mail on his route. He was not able to carry the mail until April 1. (continued from New FFA officers page 4) for the 1972-1973 year were Jerry Parsons, Decatur County Lowell Martin, David Conservation received Leeper, Steve West, Eric Hanthorn, Kevin grants for a new trail, (continued from Watson and Doug adding another 1.2 page 5) miles across Little Horney.

The CD wrestlers River dam, creating ended the season with fast start and easily secured the 58-40 victory to improve to 10-7 on the season.

The Cardinals started the game by scoring the first four points of the quarter.

CD didn't let their momentum get stopped by a Raider score, though, responding to the first Mount Ayr basket with a 13-0 scoring run to make the score 17-2.

At the end of the first quarter, the score sat at 17-6.

The second quarter was a bit tighter on the scoreboard. The Cardinals allowed the Raiders to score six of the first nine points of the second quarter, but rallied to outscore the opponents 14-11 overall. Heading into 304 SE Vine the locker room, the Cardinals led 31-17.

Decatur CD returned put446-7000 ting the game away early. In the third quarter, the Cardinals kept their foot on the gas extending their lead to 49-27 by the end of the quarter.

Going into the final quarter, CD was able to sit back and coast to the end of the game. Despite being outscored 9-13 in the quarter, the Cardinals secured the victory by a score of 58-40.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 36.1% from the floor including 25.8% from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, CD made 6 of 10 attempts, good for 60%.

Individual stats for this week's games will be in next week's issue.

The Cardinals hosted Clarke on Tuesday, Feb. 8 for the final season game.

After receiving a bye in the first round, the girls' post season for Class 2A begins Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Leon at 7:00 p.m. against Pleasantville, in Class 2A - Region 7.

The winner advances to play Friday, Feb. 18, at Panorama High School at 7:00 p.m. Refer to page 7 for bracket.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cardinal Girls Basketball

Evening SPECIAL

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Saturday, February 12 Serving 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Steak/Shrimp Baked Potato, Salad and Dessert

Martin Signs with Grand View University Dance Team

On Sunday during the CD Dance Showcase held at the CD high school, Central Decatur Senior Lauren Martin, signed her Letter of Intent to attend Grand View University in Des Moines to study biology and has joined the Grand View Dance Team. Joining Lauren during the signing were her parents Randy and Shondell Martin (seated beside Lauren), along with her CD Dance Coach Chelsie Christensen.

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

Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

February 11, 12 and 13.

West Side Story Rated PG-13 2 hrs. 36 mins.

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Coming Soon: February 18-20 & 25-27 Unchartered Dog, Moonfall ALL TICKETS $5 All concessions $2 each.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

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