The Leon Journal-Reporter - January 19, 2022

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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 51

Infinity Health (Formerly Community Murphy Joins Leon Health Centers Of Southern Iowa) Police Opens Small Medical Clinic Force

Zachary Murphy, of Mt. Ayr, has been hired by the City of Leon and completes the trio of officers for the city.

Murphy is a recent December 2021 college graduate of Simpson College in Indianola, with a degree in Criminal Justice.

The City of Leon Council approved the hiring of Murphy during their council meeting held last Monday, January 10. With the

Police Chief Bryant Schiltz, left, welcomes Zachary Murphy to the police force. addition of Murphy, force is back to their the City of Leon police normal three officers.

Victorian-Style Rural Home Destroyed by Fire Temporary solution for medical services while under construction Infinity Health (formerly Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa) experienced a flood in their Leon location at the beginning of January and is working diligently to restore the building and serve their patients within their other 10 locations.

Although Infinity Health’s Leon location is on target to reopen in March, the team continues to strive to provide high-quality services to the community through innovative

methods.

“We are pleased to announce we will open a small medical clinic in the north parking lot of our Leon office on Wednesday, January 19th,” Samantha Cannon, Infinity Health Chief Executive Officer, stated.

“The small medical clinic is a temporary solution while we continue to manage the building repairs and restore the building.”

Infinity Health’s outpatient pharmacy will continue to of-

fer parking lot pickup pharmacy services in the main parking lot, as well as mail order and local delivery of medications.

Cannon expressed, “We want to thank the community and our team for their patience, understanding and kind words as we continue to manage the aftereffects of the flood.”

Visit Infinity Health’s Facebook page @InfinityHealth2022 for the latest updates.

Decatur County Healthcare Courtesy Van Celebrates Two Year Anniversary On January 15, 2022, Decatur County Hospital, Decatur County Public Health, and Infinity Health celebrated the two year anniversary of the Decatur County Health Care Courtesy Van Service, which provides free rides to health care services throughout Decatur County. In late 2019, partners from the three health care entities in Decatur County gathered together to try and solve a major issue in our rural community. Through the Community Health Needs Assessment, the

partners learned that transportation to and from health care services was a barrier for residents in our communities. Based on the data, the three entities worked together to find a way to solve that issue.

After discussing possible solutions, the Decatur County Health Care Courtesy Van was born. An initial investment of $99,500 was shared by the three entities to purchase a vehicle, hire a driver, and cover operating costs for the first year. In the second year of opera-

tion, the three partners have shared in ~$55,000 in costs to cover the driver’s salary, gas, maintenance, and other operating costs. The impact of this $154,500 investment has been very significant.

Since its start in January of 2020, the Courtesy Van has provided over 4,500 rides to over 275 passengers from 9 communities in Decatur County.

Traveling over 65,000 miles, the van has made access to health care in Decatur County (continued on page 8)

Snow Piles Were Bigger this Time Around

A large, stately Victorian home,that once overlooked the Weldon River bottom along the Lineville Road south and east of Leon, was completely destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. the Leon and Lamoni Fire Departments were dispatched to the Gary and Karin Brown residence, at 28249 Lineville Road, for a house that was fully engulfed with fire.

When the Leon department arrived on scene it was soon learned that the fire was in the upper story of the home. “The upper story of the west side of the home was engulfed in flames,” stated Leon Chief Doug Moffett.

Due to the large structure, and the need for more man power, a mutual aid call was answered by the Allerton, Lineville, and Mercer Missouri fire departments. For the next nearly three hours, the five departments battled the tough blaze.

According to Chief Moffett, over 20,000 gallons of water was used. Due to the location, the nearest place for the tanker trucks to fill up with water was in Lineville. Several trips were made by the departments to refill their water tankers.

No injuries were

reported and the home was a total loss. No estimate was given and the cause of the fire was undetermined.

Local Area Happenings Savanna Hills Sweethearts Dinner

DCCB is holding their Savanna Hills Sweethearts Dinner on Saturday, February 5th at 6:00pm at the Leon Golf & Country Club.

The cost is $50 per ticket. This event is for ages 21+.

Please RSVP by Saturday, January 22nd by emailing Kayla at stalder.decccb@grm. net or by calling the DCCB office at (641) 446-7307.”

Chamber Coffee at LTs Auto Body in Decatur

Monthly Leon Chamber of Commerce coffee will be held at LTs Auto Body Shop in Decatur on Saturday, January 22, at 9:00 a.m. with business and chamber highlights at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is Welcome.

LTs Auto Body One Year Anniversary

LTs Auto Body and Repair, located at 506 NW Vine St. in Decatur is celebrating their 1 year anniversary with a customer appreciation on Sat. Jan. 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to stop on in and enjoy some chili, crackers, dessert and drink as well as visit with the owners Tracy Eivins and Lyle Whirrett and their families.

Longtime Business Woman Dies Longtime Main Street business woman, Lenoir Sullivan Taff, age 95, died at Westview Acres on Wednesday, January 12.

Lenoir and husband Joe Sullivan moved their family here from Bethany in the early 60s. Joe worked for HyVee and Lenoir was a stay-at-home mom to Phil and Lisa.

In 1968, they bought the hardware store from Dale and Louise Newman and changed the name to Sullivan Hardware.

After Joe’s death, she continued to run the store by herself.

Lenoir always knew where everything was located from nuts and bolts to fancy dishware and TVs and appliances. She retired in 1998 after running the store

for thirty years.

When not at the store, Lenoir was golfing at the Leon Country Club, relaxing at Rod and Reel Lake, gardening and antiquing. She and second husband Clyde Taff also enjoyed golfing in Florida and activities at the club.

Refer to page 2 in this issue for a complete obituary.

County has First Omicron "Decatur County has officially seen its first Omicron variant case," according to Holly Rash, DCPH Administrator.

Decatur County's most recent COVID positivity rate for the prior 7 days as of Monday afternoon, January 17, accordAfter being warned for several days by the National Weather Service to prepare for over 10 inches ing to the coronavirus. of snow, Leon and Decatur County received possibly 5-6 inches more or less of snow early Saturday iowa.gov website was 17% with 46 positive morning.

Undoubtedly, had the area not received rain on Friday afternoon, much more snow would have tests. (The positivity fallen. The rain transitioned over to snow in the late evening hours and was accompanied by strong rate average was 18% on January 10, 2022, winds that caused considerable drifting. with 26 positive tests.)

School was let out early Friday and all evening activities into Saturday were cancelled.

Iowa's positivOnce again the square sported its usual four piles of snow that appear after every significant ity rate was reported snow of the season.

This storm affected a good majority of the state with amounts ranging from 10-12 inches further at 23.8% in the prior 7 days (18% reported north and to the east.January 10, 2022) and By the way, there are only two weeks until Groundhog Day.

21.2% in the prior 14 days (14.9% reported January 10).

Decatur County has had 22 total COVID related deaths, four additional reported since January 10. All deaths were reported as having underlying causes and 0 deaths as COVID being a contributing factor.

As of 01/17/2022, for the state of Iowa, those not fully vaccinated account for 77.1% of all COVID-19 patients in ICU (81.7% reported on January 10) and 68.4% of all COVID-19 related hospitalized patients (73.6% reported on January 10).

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SULLIVAN TAFF, Lenoir Elaine, 95, of Leon, Iowa, died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Westview Acres in Leon. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, with Pastor Rick Hawkins officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon.

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Church. The family will greet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Weldon Christian Church.

GEHLHAAR, Vonda Lea Jackson, 85, of Osceola, Iowa, died on Monday, January 10, 2022, in Osceola.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, with Pastor Mickey Brown officiating. Interment was held in the Garden Grove Cemetery, Garden Grove, Iowa.

KNIGHT, Clair, 78, of Humeston, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

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

Survivors include his wife, Tina Knight and his children.

OBITUARIES

LENOIR ELAINE SULLIVAN TAFF Lenoir Elaine Sullivan Taff, age 95, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Donald and Roberta Marie (Hacker) Premer, was born June 19, 1926, at Bethany, Missouri. She left this life from Westview Acres in Leon on Wednesday, January GORSLINE, Daleth 12, 2022.

"Dee" JoAnn, 88, of ruLenoir grew up ral Leon, Iowa, died on and attended school Wednesday, January in Bethany, Missouri, 12, 2022, at the Decatur graduating in 1944.

County Hospital in She lived in Kansas Leon, with family by City, Missouri, briefly her side. Services will before moving back to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Bethany and marrying Friday January 21, 2022, Joseph Junior Sullivan. at the Weldon Christian They were blessed with two children, Philip and Lisa. They made Dr. Bryan Nowlin their home in Bethany before moving to Leon, Iowa, in the early 1960’s. Lenoir was a full time wife, mother, and 303 S. Linden homemaker until Lisa Lamoni, Iowa was in school. In 1968, Joe and Lenoir bought Call 641-784-6677 the hardware store in Mon.-Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Sullivan Hardware. Joe died suddenly on September 26, 1978, but Lenoir continued to operate the store. She stocked obscure items along with the usual hardware fare and always knew which shelf or corner everything was in. She took pride in the range of items she provided, from giftware to appliances, but nothing was more important to her than the customers, providing helpful service with lively banter for her many friends and patrons. Lenoir retired in 1998, after a thirty-year run at the store.

In March of 1997, Lenoir married Clyde LeRex Taff in Ft. Myers, Florida. They made their home in Leon. In her free time, Lenoir loved to golf. She was a member of the Leon Country Club and the Olde Hickory Country Club in Ft. Myers, Florida. She also loved to travel, including trips to Israel and Ireland with family and friends as well as several others around the country.

She was a member of the Leon Rod & Reel Club in Leon and enjoyed gardening, attending auctions, and collecting antiques, especially glassware and old-style tools.

Preceding her in death were her parents; both husbands, Joe and Clyde; son, Dr. Philip Sullivan; and her brothers, Bill, Robert, and Louis Premer.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Sullivan and companion, Jeff Criswell of Greenwich, Connecticut; daughterin-law, Susan Lane and husband, Jim of Leon, Iowa; grandchildren, Adam and Melissa Sullivan, Andrew Sullivan, Charlie Rodger, Wyatt Rodger, and Elektra Rodger; great grandchildren, Jane, William, and Finley Sullivan; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

DALETH ‘DEE’ JOANN GORSLINE Daleth ‘Dee’ JoAnn Gorsline, of rural Leon, Iowa, was born in Clarke County on June 15, 1933; the youngest child of Emmett H.

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Glenn and Gladys B. Twombley Glenn. She passed from this life on January 12, 2022 at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon, with family by her side. She was 88 years old.

Daleth grew up in the Osceola area, graduating from Osceola High School in 1952. As a teenager she worked at the Osceola Country Club. She was introduced to the love of her life, Charles ‘Chuck’ Benton Gorsline, by her older brother, David. On December 26, 1951, while Chuck was on Christmas leave, they were married in Osceola at the home of her grandmother, Ada Twombley. They were married for 67 years.

Daleth and Chuck were the proud parents of four children: Diana, Terrie, Steven, and Ricky.

In March of 1964 they moved to the farm they had purchased in Decatur County, southwest of Van Wert and farmed the land.

Daleth helped in the fields, tended gardens, canned produce, and tended the house. She was a good seamstress and made many clothes, and craft items for her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for archeology and rock hunting, cooking and baking, and teaching her grandchildren to play cards. Daleth was a member of the 4D club that consisted of ladies from the Weldon area that made beautiful quilts and embroidery. She was a member of the Weldon Christian Church. Her life was well loved and well lived.

Those relatives who precede Daleth in death are her husband, Charles ‘Chuck’; son, Rick Gorsline; daughter, Diana Gorsline; daughter in law, Connie Gorsline; granddaughter, Jessica Gorsline; brother, David F. Glenn; and parents Emmett Howard Glenn and Gladys Bertryl Twombley Glenn.

Daleth leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Terrie (Larry) McBroom, of Weldon; son, Steve (Wendy) Gorsline of Lucas; grandchildrenTracie (Mark) Pearce, of Leon; Travis (Sarah) McBroom of Decatur; Tina Ward of Grand Island, NE; Danny (Lecy) Gorsline of Weldon; and Sara (Chris) Adams

of Ankeny, IA; greatgrandchildrenBriana, Jaelyn, and Kailee Gorsline; Erin McBroom, and Nora Ward; brother in law, David (Wanda) Gorsline of Bettendorf, IA; along with other relatives and friends.

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Wed., Jan. 19 Glazed pork loin, baked potato bar, Mediterranean vegetables Thurs., Jan. 20 Pepper steak, stir fry vegetables, rice, egg roll Fri., Jan. 21 Potato crusted cod, oven browned potatoes, Confetti corn Mon., Jan. 24 Sloppy Joes, French fries, mixed vegetables Tues., Jan. 25 Pineapple pork chops, Au Gratin potatoes, cooked cabbage w/ red pepper Wed., Jan. 26 - Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes/gravy, roasted carrots

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

BREAKFAST Wed., Jan. 19 Breakfast boat Thurs., Jan. 20 Egg/bacon/cheese English muffin Fri., Jan. 21 Cinnamon/sugar donut Mon., Jan. 24 Pancakes and sausage patty Tues., Jan. 25 Bacon scramble pizza Wed., Jan. 26 "Local" Sausage gravy and biscuits LUNCH Veggies, fruit, and milk included daily.

Wed., Jan. 19 Chicken taco/tortilla, cheese, lettuce, salsa, peppers, baby carrots Thurs., Jan. 20 Pasta w/ meat sauce, green beans, lettuce salad, cherry tomatoes,

Tha

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Thank You The Family of Kim Hewlett would like to thank family, friends, and our entire community for the non-stop support you have given to us.

All of your meals, phone calls, texts, contributions, and prayers have been a true blessing.

A special thank you to the Decatur County Hospital for their care given to Kim and our family. We are so fortunate to have such fantastic people in our community.

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OBITUARIES

VONDA LEA JACKSON GEHLHAAR Vonda Lea Jackson Gehlhaar passed away January 10, 2022 in Osceola, Iowa. The daughter of Ralph Andrew and Carmaleta Alice Rogers Jackson, Vonda was born June 28, 1936 on the family farm near Persia, Iowa and was baptized February 26, 1943 at her home in Fonda, Iowa. She grew up in northwest Iowa moving every year as her father was a farm laborer. She moved near Derby, Iowa when the family purchased a farm in 1951.

On June 3, 1953 she married Carl “Ivan” Gehlhaar. This union was blessed with nine children, Marlene, Marilyn, Delores, Alice, Denise, Mary, Thomas, Melissa and Alan(stillborn).

They were inseparable for over sixty-eight years.

The Gehlhaar’s made their home

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in and near Garden Grove for the next 66 years, living on Ivan’s family farm since 1966 which Ivan and Vonda purchased. Vonda worked on the farm beside her husband, helping where ever needed when time allowed, especially farrowing sows and raising small pigs.

Family was the most important thing in her life. After seeing most of her children leave home, Vonda pursued and achieved her GED in June 1987. She furthered her education at Southwestern Community College and graduated in May 1989 with a diploma in Clerical Office.

Vonda was a 4-H leader for 5 years, organized a PTA, organized farm survival meetings in the 80’s, worked in Farm Bureau women’s organization, and was a Sunday school teacher.

Vonda loved to sew making most of the clothes for her older daughters, she also enjoyed crafts, crocheting, growing flowers and arranging them and reading.

Vonda was preceeded in death by her parents, infant son, Alan Dean, grand daughter Zoey Van Eaton, only sister Joeleen, brothers Gerald, Jerry, Donald, Merne, Duane, Max and Marlin; son-in-law, Grant Rice and many sisters-in-law.

Vonda is survived by her husband Ivan of Leon, IA and siblings Larry Jackson of Des Moines, IA and Gene Jackson of Tucson, AZ.

Surviving children are Marlene Seitz (Bob) of Shelby, IA, Marilyn Warren (Chuck) of Leon, IA, Delores Gehlhaar of West Des Moines, IA, Alice Brown (Mickey) of Padacuh, KY, Denise Gehlhaar (Phil Flores) of Ankeny, IA, Mary Dodson (Scott Van Eaton) of Fontanelle, IA, Tom Gehlhaar (Stephanie) of Humeston, IA and Melissa Gehlhaar of Humeston, 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

DONALD FORREST RICHARD Donald Forrest Richard, age 83, the son of Forrest Dean and Ruth Anne (Cook) Richard, was born December 24, 1938, in Leon, Iowa. He died at his Humeston, Iowa home on January 4, 2022.

Don grew up in Humeston and graduated from Humeston High School in 1956. He furthered his education at Iowa State University majoring in engineering, but later switched to accounting at Drake University. On November 8, 1957, he married Sondra Ann VanWinkle in Humeston, Iowa.

They made their first home in Des Moines, Iowa until Don completed his schooling, graduating in 1959, and earning his CPA in 1961. They moved to Humeston to help his dad, Forrest “Frosty” Richard, at Humeston Oil, a petroleum distribution and marketing business. Don enjoyed the work so he took over when Frosty retired. Don expanded and changed the name to Richard Oil. In addition to running the oil business, he had side businesses doing the books and income taxes for others and selling insurance. No matter his work schedule, he always had time for his children, Alan, Jeri “Jan”, and Debbie. Don and Sondra attended all their children’s activities and he was always available for a game of catch or to help with flash cards or spelling lists.

Don was a pillar

Political newcomer Nicole Hasso, Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives for the new Iowa District 3 spoke at the We the People Tea Party of Southern Iowa meeting last Tuesday night at the Lamoni Community Center.

She covered such diverse topics as the US border crises, liberal/progressive influence on what is taught in our local schools, financial solutions for Social Security and Medicare programs, US energy independence, and the critical need to radically decrease the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy. of the Humeston community and served in many, many ways. He was on the city council, and served as a founding member and president of the Wayne County Development Corporation, treasurer of the Humeston Commercial Club, which became the Chamber of Commerce, longest serving board member of the Petroleum Marketing Insurance Trust, a Boy Scout scoutmaster who received the Silver Beaver Award, and a local delegate for Republican Conventions. He was an active member of his church.

He helped form the Humeston Christian United Methodist Church, and served as a lay leader, church treasurer, delegate to the United Methodist annual conference, helped with Ingathering, and did mission work for the Red Bird Mission and the Gideons. He and Sondra led the church youth group for years. He also served in other organizations and on many other boards throughout his life. Don was a quiet man, but always enjoyed listening and watching other people interact. People usually listened when he did speak.

In the little free time Don had, he and Sondra enjoyed traveling. He also enjoyed golfing, watching football, cheering for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kansas City Royals, reading military history, hiking and camping, and visiting the Rocky Mountains. The couple owned a campground resort in Grand Lake, Colorado for a time.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Sondra on January 11, 2020; infant daughter, Michelle; brother-in-law, Charles VanWinkle; and nephew, Scott Bittick. Sur-

vivors include his children, Alan Richard of Bonham, Texas, Jan and David Lundahl of Humeston, and Debbie Morgan of Humeston; grandchildren, Andy and Rachel Graham and Keiana Morgan and Dean Schultz; two

great grandchildren, Alea and Nathan Graham; sister, Glenys and David Lynch of West Des Moines, Iowa; brother, Dell and Mary Richard of Iowa City, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (January 16, 2002) It was no longer legal for anyone to arbitrarily dump garbage in the City of Leon garbage packer or containers in the community without authorization by the City of Leon unless you own that particular dumpster or garbage container. For many years, people had been placing garbage in and around the packer located on the City of Leon maintenance lot.

The dumping had been mainly occurring on the weekends.

Citations would now be issued to any violators of this ordinance. The City officials stated that you must be a resident and pay fees to put garbage out for collection.

A horse drawn buggy driven by Noah Gingrich, 22, of Davis City was struck from behind by a pick-up truck driven by Oliver Manchester, 70, of Davis City. Gingrich and three passengers in the buggy: Jospehy Gingrich, 17, Enis Gingrich, 15, and Eli Yoder, 22, all of Davis City were injured and taken the Decatur County Hospital.

Iowa Senator Tom Harkin had his aide Bob Soukup at the Leon City Hall, as part of his statewide effort to discuss the need for a new farm bill to bolster the rural economy for farm families and rural communities.

Farmers who bought and applied restricted use pesticides must be certified. A private pesticide applicators training session was to be held at the 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Leon.

Grace and Clarence "Sam" Eckerman, who were former residents of Leon, were in town visiting. "Sam" was a jeweler in Leon and an expert watch maker.

He also had a special hobby of building boats

and Dee Lukenbill are our birthday folks for the coming week. Send them best wishes!

442-3595 is the number to call if you need to rent the DC Community Center… later, Linda

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50 Years Ago (January 20, 1972) The Don Simpson family had a Wausau home constructed on their lot across from the Leon Hy-Vee Store.

Bob Hynden of Hynden Quality Homes, Lamoni, stated that normally it took only 4 hours to put the homes together but that the high south wind slowed the process.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bozarth of Davis City were enroute south with their camper when they were struck by a car driven by a man from Bethany.

They were taken to the Decatur County Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Three Des Moines area television stations (WHO, WOI and KDIN) were to begin televising from the new tower north of Des Moines near Alleman. The new $2 million tower was one of the tallest television transmitting towers in the world at that time.

At the annual dinner of the Leon Fire Department, Bill (W.L.) Lindsey was presented a plaque by Chief Harold Norris for his 40 years of service since 1932, thus making him a lifetime member.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Johnson of Lineville announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary Grace, to Douglas Lyle McCart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McCart of Corydon.

CD girls downed the Mormon Trail Saints 74-64.

High scorers for Leon were Ronda Dobson with 34 and Teddi Vandewater with 26. The defense was lead by Debbie Mendenhall and Tina Webb.

Mr. Kouba's exploratory art class displayed their newly (continued on page 10)

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MELINDA MACKEY Much appreciation to Craig Stogdill for working most of the day to clear the roads in town-we definitely had enough to push! I hope everyone found their cars. I had Oliver most of the weekend, so staying in was pretty great!

I found the following article about the telephone lines switching over from the switchboard to dial phones. The article doesn't have a date, but I think it would be somewhere around 79 or 80. GRAND RIVER TO HANG UP ITS PHONES WITHOUT DIALS by "The Iowa Boy" Chuck Offenburger Before long, it's going to be much tougher spreading the word about garage sales, church suppers and early dismissals of school around the southern Iowa community of Grand River. News of births and deaths won't flash across the town as quickly as it does now.

The local radio station is dying? Well, in a way, yes.

The Grand River Telephone Co. – the last in the state (and one of only two in the nation) still using phones without dials – is going out of business. That means home-town operators will no longer be sitting before the switchboard in the small farm house that has served as the company's office. There'll be no one there to take and give messages, to ring around town when someone's away from home and has an important call, to listen to a late-night, longwinded and pointless story when someone's had a drink too many and is lonely.

The conversion to the dial system is expected to take place in the next year or so.

Grand River phone subscribers, who are paying about $6 a month for basic service now, authorized the switch in an election last February. The new service will be slicker, quicker, a little more expensive and a lot less personal. But isn't that the story on most all progress? "Over the phone, we've become like one big family here," operator Virginia Thomas, 52, was saying recently as she was connecting and disconnecting callers.

"There's a closeness that's developed that we're all bound to miss when we go dial." "Just a second," she said, adjusting her head set and swiveling in her chair back toward the suddenly alive switchboard. "Grand River.

Who? Well, she's not at home right now, but she should be back before long. . . she just ran to town. . . yes, I’ll tell her."As the end draws near, Thomas and the five other operators who take turns at the board find themselves frequently answering questions for strangers who drop in. They come for one last peek at yesteryear.

Have a great week!

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LINDA BOOTHE The “Davis City Sista’s’ met on Wednesday for their weekly coffee. It was blistery cold but we all were able to attend.

Our discussion turned to Spring, at one point, and planting our flowers and how to care for them. Maybe we jumped the gun just a little because by Friday we were anticipating 6-9 inches of snow and blizzard conditions.

Sure enough…Friday brought the snow and cold and cancellations for all of Iowa. My family had planned… for the second time, our Christmas gathering. Once again, it was cancelled due to road conditions for those of us that needed to travel. Our original plan was to attend the ISU basketball game in Ames and then all of us would meet at Chris and Tracey Boothe’s for all of us to be together. We decided to reschedule in the next couple of weeks so prepare yourself for another blizzard around the 29th….just sayin’. So I cozied under my blanket and reclined and watched the ISU game on TV. While sitting and thinking about all this snow, I wrote this little poem to the tune of ‘The Wheels on the Bus go round and round’. (…and to add some humor to these dreadful winter days).

The temps in Iowa go up and down, up and down, up and down.

The snow in Iowa comes down, down, down, all through the day.

The winds in Iowa go blowing around, blowing around, blowing around.

The kids in Iowa slide down, down, down, all through the town.

We dream about spring with flowers and heat, flowers and heat, flowers and heat.

We dream about spring with flowers and heat and the temps in Iowa that are hard to beat.

(Apologize for my attempt to poetry… hope it made you smile anyway…lol) Machelle Clark, Ryan Tharp, Kelli Hinds, Judy Kuster, Mark Graham, Lisa Hullinger, Bryce Cozad, Alyssa Reed, Tracey Boothe, Joyce Binning, Joe Lewis, Karen Zion

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LIZ CARPENTER With the win over Pittsburgh Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs are one step closer to the Super Bowl! Go Chiefs!

We are already halfway through January and speeding towards February, and you know what February second is - Groundhog Day! We have only had a couple of measurable snows so far this winter and a few days of bitter cold weather. Let’s hope Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow, and we can move on to spring and warmer weather.

Axel Lane has enjoyed playing in the snow at babysitter Chrissy Wiig’s. Snow is definitely good for having fun. Axel’s folks, Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane haven’t enjoyed the snow quite as much as Axel. They have both been a little under the weather this ARLY they are week. WeEhope feeling better soon.

Donna Ogier’s furnace quit last Sunday night. Fortunately the repairman came an hour after she called on Monday. She says it was a bit chilly even with 3 electric heaters and all their blankets. A new part was installed on Tuesday and all is

now well. Good thing too, as it is going to get really cold this week!

Philinda Snethen had a nice visit with Dr. Julie Snethen on Thursday and another visit with Kay Herring on Friday as well as Amy McBirnie. She also had a text visit with Liz Carpenter.

Cotton and Coy Osborn stayed all night Saturday night with Grandpa and Grandma Gary and Sandy Osborn. On Sunday morning, they stayed with Gary while Sandy went to play with Cole while the boys’ dad, Chad Osborn, took care of the morning chores.

Thank goodness for grandparents!

Isadora Cote, daughter of Alma and Ronnie Mickelson, celebrated her birthday Sunday and she made the Graceland University honor’s list.

Her birthday is the 8th prime number. Happy Birthday, Isadora!

Ivan Lane had another quiet week at home. Give Ivan a call if you have a minute, then he’ll have some new to share!

Liz Carpenter made a trip to Mt. Ayr on Thursday afterschool to pick up her Ranger from the shop.

Bill Weable went along to keep Liz company.

She is very happy to have her Ranger back home. (Actually, very happy is a huge understatement.)

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and just a reminder that Valentine’s Day is only about three and half weeks away. Time to start thinking about what you are going to get your sweetheart - maybe chocolate or flowers or some Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia or apparel? Go Chiefs!

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Lady Cardinals Blowout Eagles

County. In the rematch with the Eagles, CD again earned a victory, this time by a score of 82-44 and improving to 6-6 on the year.

From the tip, the Cardinals were firing on all cylinders. In the first quarter, Central Decatur wasted no time building a lead.

By the end of the quarter, the Cardinals lead 17-8.

In the second quarter, the Eagles offense began pushing back, scoring sixteen points in the quarter.

Fortunately for CD their offense kept up the pace slightly adding to their lead and scoring nineteen points to take a 36-24 lead into the locker room.

Returning from the break, the Cards kept up the defensive intensity, holding the Eagles to six points in the Layni Masters drives around her defender for 2. She scored 14 points and quarter. On the offensive, the Cardinals had lead in rebounds with 8 against East Union. their most productive Tuesday the 11th. In competitions against quarter of the season,

By Reece Hill The Central their first match up of Martensdale and Davis nearly doubling their Decatur Girls' the season, CD earned Basketball Team went their first win of the on the road for their year in a 62-41 viclone match up of the tory. Heading into this week, visiting the game, the Cardinals East Union Eagles on had lost their prior two

120: Double Forfeit 126: Preston Mann (BGM) over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Sawyer Callahan (BGM) over Cody Morgan (CDEC) (Fall 1:31) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Austin Shaull (BGM) (Fall 1:30) 145: Mason Maschmann (BGM) over Aidan Buckingham (CDEC) (Fall 0:32) 152: Ryan Hopwood (BGM) over Evahn Wallace (CDEC) (Fall 1:23) 160: Cooper Winter (BGM) over (CDEC) (For.) 170: Brock Bellenger (BGM) over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (Dec 10-5) 195: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over Connor Cooling (BGM) (Fall 1:28) It was more of the same against LynnvilleSully as Carson was the only CD wrestler to pick up a win. He did so by a winning by forfeit at 220 due to no opponent at that weight.

The following are other results from that dual.

Vs. Lynnville-Sully 106: Double Forfeit 113: Double Forfeit 120: Gentry Walston (LYSU) over (CDEC) (For.) 126: Skyler Stoll (LYSU) over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Trevor Van (continued on page 6)

By Reece Hill The Central Decatur Boys' Basketball Team visited the East Union Eagles on Tuesday the 11th, playing a rematch against their conference rival as their only game of the week.

Their first match up of the season was Central Decatur's first game of the year, where they easily won 83-49.

In the previous week, CD was defeated for the first time of the season, by Martensdale, and were able to bounce back the next day, winning against Davis County.

In the rematch against the Eagles, CD earned a 72-38 victory, continuing to bounce back from their first loss and improving to 10-1 on the year.

The Eagles were the first team to get on the board, knocking down a three point shot to kick off the game. However, Matthew Boothe would answer the shot with a three of his own that began a 12-0 run for the Cardinals. Trey Hullinger ended the

quarter with an andone layup, converting on the free throw and giving CD a 22-12 lead to end the first.

In the second quarter, the Cardinals continued to clamp down on defense and extending their lead, outscoring the opposition 20-8 in the quarter. At halftime, CD led 42-20.

Returning from the locker room, the Eagles went basket for basket with the Cardinals, but were unable to dig themselves out of the hole they were in.

Heading into the final quarter, the Cards led 55-31.

In the fourth quarter, CD again limited the opposing offense while continuing to build their lead, outscoring the Eagles 17-7 and earning a comfortable 72-38 win.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 45.5% from the floor, including 39.1% from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, CD made 3 of 7 shots, good for

STATS vs. (EU) Tyke Hullinger Trey Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Kyle Linhart Grant Boyd Kevini Linhart Nash Dykes

3Pt 0/4 1/2 0/1 1/4 0/0 2/3 0/0 4/7 0/0 0/0 1/2

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FG 0/5 5/8 4/8 4/10 4/7 2/4 1/2 5/8 0/4 4/8 1/2

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FG 5/13 5/9 0/1 5/10 2/6 6/6 2/4 2/7 1/2 0/2 0/0

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Kyle Linhart hit several threes in the second half, leading the team with 15 points.

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Cardinals shot 45.2% from the field, including 40% from three point territory. At the free throw line, CD made 12 of 16 attempts, good for 75%.

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For the final quarter, the Cardinals were able to coast to the final buzzer, loosening up a bit on defense while continuing their productive night on the scoreboard. Each team scored fourteen points in the frame to bring the final score to 82-44 As a team, the

Cardinals Get Back On Track

Cardinal Wrestlers Have Tough Go at Sigourney The Cardinal Wrestling squad traveled to Sigourney on Thursday, January 13 for their only meet of the week due to inclement weather canceling the Ron Scott Duals last Friday and Saturday.

At Sigourney, the squad dropped three contests. They lost to BGM, Brooklyn 51-18, lost to Lynnville-Sully 51-6, and were beaten by Sigourney-Keota 71-6.

Only three wrestlers found the win column against BGM, Brooklyn.

Tegan Carson (220), Devin Adams (138), and Jesse Niebauer (195) pinned their opponents. Carson won by fall in 1:08 over Layne Jocom, Adams pinned Austin Shaull in 1:30, and Niebauer pinned Connor Cooling in 1:28.

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"We were able to get everyone plenty of paring for and recover- playing time," stated Coach Curtis Boothe. ing from surgery.

As you prepare for, "Our guys moved the and recover from a total ball and were able to joint surgery, Goldfinch get lots of open shots will work with your against their zone. Kyle surgical team, other hit several threes in the hospital staff, and you second half. I thought was aggresto help ensure you re- Kevin ceive care based on sive with his post play.

Advanced Surgical Gunnar did a great job Pathways. These ap- of running through the proaches are designed passing lanes." to enhance your preparation for surgery, better manage any surgery-related pain, and minimize your need to use addictive opioid painkillers. We are (continued starting this partnerfrom page 5) ship with patients who undergo total joint reWyk (LYSU) over placement procedures, Cody Morgan (CDEC) and we plan to extend (Fall 1:09) 138: Trevor this service to other Van Wyk (LYSU) over surgical procedures in Devin Adams (CDEC) the future. Through (Fall 0:44) 145: Brodey this partnership, we Johnson (LYSU) over will provide access to Aidan Buckingham three tools at no cost (CDEC) (TF 16-0 1:49) to you.

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I'm a little on the sore side after this last snow storm we had.

Not because of the shoveling and snowblowing I did but it was the fact I decided to take a quick trip down the basement stairs.

Quick? It didn't seem that quick when it was happening.

I had just finished up clearing off the walks at the office and at the old site of the J-R when I decided to walk the snowblower home to finish a few areas Mac hadn't got to with the shovel.

I busted through the few remaining drifts in the driveway and

made a couple passes up and down the sidewalks.

I parked the snowblower, grabbed the shovel, and proceeded to the basement stairwell. This open stairwell is a great collector of snow. Grandma used to have Dad and I cover it with a few sheets of plywood to help keep the snow from piling up, but I use that entrance more than grandma did in later years so I abandoned that job a long time ago.

With my trusty shovel in hand I took one step down the stairs and then the next thing I knew I had one foot in the air above my head, the shovel doing the same, and I was reaching back with one arm hoping to break my fall and to keep my back from or head from crashing into the concrete. All the time I was saying to myself, this is going to hurt.

It was just by chance that the one foot I still had on the stairs acted like a ski and I rode the steps down like a true Alpine skier. While I was slaloming down (or careening down more likely) I could see the closed basement door coming into focus. Yep I piled up against the door with a loud thud.

I sat there trying to get my bearings and trying to assess myself to see if I was O.K. I guess I was. My arm and wrist was a little sore.

How I avoided any serious injury I'll never know. Maybe I still do have those catlike reflexes. Ha! But here's the thing. As I was sitting at my desk Monday afternoon, I started feeling like I was run over by a mack truck. Ahhh, the residual pains have set in.

Dad always told me that the older you get the more things hurt.

He was right. Until the next time...

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARCIA J. EMERSON Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MARCIA J. EMERSON, Deceased, who died on or about July 23, 2021: You are hereby notified that on January 10, 2022, that Dustin Emerson was appointed administrator of the estate of Marcia J. Emerson.

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.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LENOIR TAFF Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LENOIR TAFF, Deceased, who died on or about January 12, 2022: You are hereby notified that on January 14, 2022, the last will and testament of LENOIR TAFF, deceased, bearing date of October 17, 2008, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Lisa E. Sullivan was appointed executor of the estate.

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PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005140 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH D. KYNER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of KENNETH D. KYNER, Deceased, who died on or about September 13, 2021: You are hereby notified that on November 23, 2021, the last will and testament of KENNETH D. KYNER, deceased, bearing date of July 21, 2016, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Donna L. Morgan was appointed executor of the estate.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005137 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA OWENS Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of LINDA OWENS, Deceased, who died on or about August 19, 2021: You are hereby notified that on December 2, 2021, 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 on October 27 2021 Anthony Ray Owens Administrator of Estate 706 NE Hill Street Leon, IA 50144 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: January 26, 2022.

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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AND TAKING OF TAX DEED TO: Tammy Edwards 207 SE 4th Street Leon, IA 50144 Parties in Possession 207 SE 4th Street Leon, IA 509144 City of Leon, Iowa 104 West 1st Street Leon, IA 50144 Hauge Associates, Inc. 2320 W 49th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 17, 2019, the following parcel was sold for delinquent taxes to Overstrand 4, LLC: Lot One (1), Block Twenty-three (23), Original Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Parcel #0733118002 was sold at tax sale by the Treasurer of Decatur County, Iowa, for then deliquent and unpaid taxes against the parcel, that a Certificate of Purchase was duly issued by the County Treasurer of Decatur County, Iowa, pursuant to said tax sale, which Certificate is now lawfully held and owned

by Overstrand 4, LLC and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the parcel will be assigned unless redemption is made within ninety (90) days from the completed service of this notice dated January 12, 2022.

By: Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Telephone No. (641)446-4613 Facsimile No. (641)446-7940 Attorney for Overstrand 4, LLC 1t51 Jan. 19, 2022

WAYNE-RINGGOLDDECATUR COUNTY SOLID WASTE COMMISSION

January 12, 2022 Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the next scheduled meeting.

A meeting of the WayneRinggold-Decatur County Solid Waste Management Commission was held on the 12th day of January 2022,

at 6:00 p.m., at the Landfill in Grand River, Iowa.

Commissioners and staff present were Colby Holmes, Dave Dotts, Jonathan Erb, Doug Collier and Sheila Caldwell.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Colby Holmes, Board Vice Chair, opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve the agenda.

A motion to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting was made

by Dotts/Erb. A nomination to appoint Bob Bell as Board chairman was made by Erb/Dotts. A nomination to appoint Colby Holmes as Vice-Chair was made by Erb/Dotts.

Bids for lease of pasture were opened.

Erb/Dotts made a motion to approve the bid of Russell Boles.

A motion to place ads in the county newspapers for bids to haul leachate was made by Dotts/Erb. FY23 budget worksheets distributed and discussed.

Financials were reviewed by the Board.

Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve the financials.

Status report of Evora Consulting reviewed and discussed.

Erb made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dotts.

The next board meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

Colby Holmes Vice Chair Sheila Caldwell Secretary 1t51 Jan. 19, 2022

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 10, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, January 10, 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 and Dan Christensen. Absent: Ward Graham. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion Bell/Christensen to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2022, organizational/regular session. Motion carried.

Quarterly reports/updates were provided by Conservation/Emergency Management Director Rich Erke and Auditor Stephanie Daughton.

At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board. Motion Bell/ Christensen to approve partial payment to Cedar Valley Corp for Project STBGSWAP-C027(79)—FG-27.

Motion carried.

A quarterly report/update was provided by Decatur County Hospital CEO

Mike Johnston.

Decatur County Development Corporation Executive Director Emily Munter was not available and will reschedule with the Board.

The Board adjourned from 1:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. in order to attend the Little River Lake Sponsors meeting.

Quarterly reports/updates were provided by Superintendent of Schools Chris Coffelt, Sheriff Ben Boswell, Public Health Director Holly Rash, Disabilities Coordinator Tammy Harrah, Veterans Affairs/General Assistance Director Samantha Schaff, Treasurer Janet Pierson and Attorney Lisa Hynden-Jeanes.

Hynden-Jeanes proposed a resolution authorizing a change in status from fulltime to part-time. Motion Bell/Christensen to adopt Resolution. Motion carried.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-9 BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Iowa Code § 331.752, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors, with the agreement of the Decatur County Attorney, hereby elect to change the status of the Decatur County Attorney from full-time (unable to engage in private practice) to part-time (able to engage in the private practice of law) effective January 10, 2022.

The change in status will allow the Decatur County Attorney to engage in the private practice of law. The initial annual salary of the County Attorney shall remain unchanged at $106,214.34.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Christensen to approve this resolution this 10th day of January 2022.

AYES: Dan Christensen Robert Bell NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton County Auditor Hynden-Jeanes presented a letter from the Rockhold Law Firm regarding a Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2011 regarding vacating a portion of 235th Street in 11-6826.

The letter requested the Board issue a deed as required by Iowa Code § 354.23. Motion Bell/Christensen to approve signing Quit Claim Deed regarding same. Motion carried.

A quarterly report/update was provided by Assessor Justin Cornett.

With no further business to come before the Board, and in order for Supervisor Bell to attend the Leon Meal Site Committee meeting, the Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t51 Jan. 19, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MAGISTRATE

Bret Allen Doty, Woodburn, IA, operating non-registered vehicle. Total $55.00.

Monico Christian De Leon, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Kristin Nicole

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Bond, Lakeville, MN, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Melvin Armando Melendez Benitez, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Angela Dawn Ruth, Van Wert, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Rebecca Ann Pearce, Blockton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Mayra Guadalupe Becerra Bueno, Liberty, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Andrew Glen Jones, San Antonio, TX, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Bailey Mae Bridgeman, Dallas, TX, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Hailey Ann Lewis, West Des Moines, IA, failure to obey stop sign. Total $210.25.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

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

01/08/22 Leon PD responded to a missing Fed Ex package delivered to True Value in Leon.

SO responded to a white bull on Hwy 2, west of I35.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment call on W 10th St in Lamoni.

SO, Lamoni PD, Leon PD, ISP, DCH, LEMS responded to multiple accidents on I35 because of freezing fog.

Leon PD responded to a family dispute in Leon.

SO/Lamoni PD arrested/booked David Demeuse, Lacona, IA on an OWI 1st charge on I35 near the 10mm.

01/09/22 Leon PD responded to an accident on I35 near the 22mm.

01/10/22 GGFD responded to a vehicle fire on E Main St in Garden Grove.

Lamoni PD responded to a domestic on S Cedar St in Lamoni.

01/11/22 SO responded to a suspicious vehicle on 165th Ave near Grand River.

SO arrested/booked Robert Jones, Decatur, IA on warrants for a probation violation and possession of drug (continued on page 8)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF LEON

Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2022 6:00 PM Mayor Pro Tem Jonathan Erb called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Council members present were Tonya Lindsey, Daniel Moffett, Jerry Parsons, Cody Cooper, and Jonathan Erb. Motion by J Parsons seconded by D Moffett to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by J Erb to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Parsons to set the FY23 Max Levy Hearing for February 14, 2022. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by C Cooper to table the CDBG Upper Story Housing Grant Development Agreement because the agreement needs to be made by council resolution. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by D Moffett to approve Tallgrass Archeology at a not to exceed cost of $7746.00 to complete a historical survey at 200 N Main St, Leon for the CDBG Upper Story Housing Grant.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve Asbestos Inspection, Testing and Training, Inc. at a not to exceed cost of $730.00 to complete an asbestos inspection at 200 N

Main St, Leon for the CDBG Upper Story Housing Grant.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve using 100% of the ARPA funds to offset the cost of the sewer lining project and pay for the remaining balance over 2 years. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to purchase the 2 sewer plant replacement pumps from Iowa Pump Works at a cost of $19,391.20. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by D Moffett to approve the purchase of barricades, road signs and end loader tire chains from Barco at a cost of $1797.34. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Parsons to approve hiring Zach Murphy for the position of Police Officer at a beginning salary of $39,500. All ayes, motion carried.

The council discussed the possibility of platting city owned property at 1501 NW Church St as a street.

The council directed Administrator Sheetz to research the issue further. No action taken.

Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to adjourn at 7:03 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.>

JANUARY CLAIMS Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax $29.40 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel/No Lead $2,271.21 Agrivision Fltr Element $37.98 Alliant Energy Gas/Electric

Service $13,428.17 Amazon Calendars/Batt/

Bags $188.77 Badger Meter Inc Meters $752.94 Baker And Taylor Books Books $370.93 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax $12,478.75 Canine Tactical Lls Training/Food $550.00 Cengage Learning-Gale Books $99.70 Central Decatur Activity Soccer/Fall

Concession $282.56 Chem-Sult Inc Chemicals $5,928.06 Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life $208.36 Decatur County Sheriff Communication

Contract $1,505.08 Delta Dental Delta Dental $425.60 Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co Name Plates $34.50 Eftps Fed/Fica Tax $8,423.14 Galls Llc Hoodie $99.99 GRM Networks Phone/Internet $547.30 Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn Annual Exam $1,596.84 GWB Gregg Postage $23.50 GWB John Faronics Deep

Freeze $356.39 GWB Kyle Budget Wksp $125.99 GWB Lorrie Idrive $85.92 Hach Company Chemicals $265.92 Harlequin Reader Service Books $38.94 Healthies You Healtiest Pre $176.00 Heiman Fire Equipment Gloves $102.41 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Ca Pest Control $110.00 HLT Auto & Tire Back Hoe

Block Heater $212.79 Hopkins & Huebner Legal Fees $1,679.93 Hy-Vee Food Store Pancake Brkfst $517.44 Ia State Withholding State Taxes $1,160.00 Iowa-Des Moines Supply Tissue/Towels $160.05 Ipers Protective Iper $6,136.21 Jeo Consulting Group Sanitary Sewer

Rehab $445.00 Leon Chamber Of Commerce

Dues $75.00 Leon Journal Reporter Publications $375.93 Lorrie Scrivner Community Center

Contract $174.00 MFA Agri Services Tordon $16.76 Midwest Office Tech-Copys Copier Contract $82.50 Midwest Office Tech-Lease Copier Lease $128.43 Modern Marketing Pens $462.85 North Lumber & Home Cente

Post/Floor Dry $45.08 Sicog Housing Rehad

Payment $37,341.00 Six Fifteen Graphics Jackets $188.50 Solutions Setup Laptops $1,409.98 Southern Iowa Towing/Rec Pull Out Plow $250.00 Standard Insurance Standard Ins $135.30 State Hygienic Laboratory Water Testing $362.00 Titan Machinery-Access Ac Fltr/Door Window $359.54 U S Cellular Cell Phones $636.23 Usa Bluebook Motor Serv Kit $158.33 Wagler Susan Event Cookies $44.00 Watson Auto Parts Batt $364.12 Watts Backhoe Inc Backhoe Services $350.00 Wrd Landfill-Qrtly Alloc Quarterly

Allocation $4,555.00

Payroll Checks Total Payroll

Checks $35,182.46 Claims Total $143,552.78

General Fund $68,025.30

Road Use Tax Fund $22,571.13

Water Fund $24,493.80

Sewer Fund $17,071.02

Landfill/Garbage Fund $11,391.53

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paraphernalia.

Leon PD responded to a verbal dispute on NW School St in Leon.

01/12/22 Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on juveniles on N Linden St in Lamoni.

SO responded to a forceable eviction on E National St in Decatur.

SO/Lamoni PD/ Leon PD responded to I35 for a call in Harrison County that involved a stabbing.

Leon PD responded to the Decatur County Hospital for a family dispute.

Lamoni PD responded to a trash fire near 10th St/Ferguson.

Leon PD/SO/Lamoni PD responded to shots fired on Hwy 69 south of Leon.

Van Wert Fire assisted Clarke Co with a house fire on 220th Ave. 01/14/22 SO arrested/booked Angela Greenhalgh of Van Wert to serve time on an assault charge.

SO/Leon PD responded to an individual at the Decatur County Courthouse in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a dog call on SE Q St in Leon.

SO responded to a harassment complaint on Hwy 69, north of Davis City.

01/14/22 SO arrested/booked Jennifer Holmes of Williamson, IA to serve time for Lucas County on a possession of controlled substance charge.

SO arrested/booked Marjorie Shounkwiler of Russell, IA to serve time for Lucas County on a possession of controlled substance charge.

SO responded to a harassment call on an individual in Van Wert.

SO arrested/booked Juan Escobar Rodriguez of Murray to serve time on a probation violation for Lucas County.

SO arrested/booked Devon Funk of Garden Grove to serve time on an assault charge.

Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on N Linden St in Lamoni.

SO responded to a car in the median at

the 12mm on I35.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment call in Lamoni.

Governor Reynolds Unveils Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal (continued from page 10) management The Governor also proposed for increasing funding for state park infrastructure projects, Iowa National Guard facilities, and grants for the railroad revolving fund and recreational trails.

As always, the release of the Governor’s budget proposal represents the firing of the starter’s pistol on the annual budget process that is the guiding factor in each legislative session. Budget subcommittees begin next week, starting with a close examination of the details of Governor Reynolds’ proposal.

Rep. Joel Fry House District 27 joel.fry@legis.iowa. gov 515.281.3221

Healthcare Courtesy Van Celebrates Two Year Anniversary (continued from page 1) available to everyone.

A major barrier to accessing health care has been addressed.

Mike Johnston, Decatur County Hospital CEO said, “We are always looking for ways to serve the residents of Decatur County to ensure they have access to the high-quality health care services they deserve. The Courtesy Van is an investment we are willing to make so that everyone can utilize our services, and the services of our partners. Just because we don’t live in ‘the big city,’ that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be able to engage with specialists that can treat our health care needs.

We are thankful for our partnership with Decatur County Public Health and Infinity Health to ensure you and your family can access quality care.”

Transportation is available free of charge to Decatur County Residents who have an appointment at Decatur County Hospital, Decatur County Public Health, or Infinity Health (Leon and Lamoni facilities). The van can also transport residents to and from pharmacies in Decatur County to pick up prescriptions. To schedule a ride, call 1-844-7825420. Scheduling is done on a first come first served basis, and a 24 hour notice is required. Transportation is offered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday-Friday.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps rep-

resent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

Peyton Gilbert to Keeton Gilbert - Lots 2 and 3, block 16, Miles Addition to City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Commencing at the NW corner of lot 2, block 16, Miles Addition to City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to beginning.

Transfer stamps $103.20.

George E. Yoder and Lorene Yoder to Henry J. Gingerich and Kimberly D. Gingerich - A tract of land hereinafter to be known as Parcel "A" of the SW 1/4 of Section 14, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said tract being further described as: Commencing at the S 1/4 corner of said Section 14; thence along 1/4 line, N ... to the POB, said tract

containing 93.34 acres, more or less, inclusive of 2.15 acres within road ROW. Transfer stamps $296.80.

Lonnie W. Rumley and Marilyn K. Rumley, Co-trustee, or their successor, of The L & M Rumley Living Trust, u/a dated March 23, 2016 to Kristine Rumley-Lamb and Rachel Rumley-Lamb SE 5 acres of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 25, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Michael E. Warren and Jeanette Sue Warren to Leon Assembly of God - E 28' of lot 1 and the E 28' of the N 22' of lot 2, block 18 of Original Town of Leon, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Shirley I. Hill to James A. Troutman and Amanda T. Troutman Commencing at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, (continued on page 9)

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JUDICIAL SPECIALIST 2 The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks applicants for a full-time Judicial Specialist 2 position to work in both Decatur Clerk of Court in Leon, Iowa and Ringgold Clerk of Court in Mount Ayr, Iowa for 40 hours per week.

Applicants must possess very strong computer skills with the ability to learn complex computer systems.

For further information, visit the website at: https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowacourts/career-opportunities/ State of Iowa Judicial Branch application form, cover letter and resume due by Friday, January 21, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

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ACCEPTING BIDS

The WRD Landfill is accepting bids to haul leachate from their location at 21377 125th Ave, Grand River, IA 50108 to Corning Wastewater Treatment, 101 Loomis Avenue, Corning, IA 50841 ● Bids shall be based on a per gallon price.

● The length of the contract will be one year, running from March 14, 2022 through March 14, 2023 on an as-needed basis. ● The WRD Landfill will provide the 6700-gallon tanker trailer as well as the pump and hose to fill at the lagoon.

Tanker trailer is to be returned to landfill after use each day and shall be used only for the hauling of leachate for the landfill. ● All bids are due in writing to the WRD Landfill office by noon on March 9, 2022.

For questions, please contact the WRD Landfill at 641-773-5229 21377 125th Ave, Grand River, IA 50108 Proof of liability insurance will be required with the inclusion of the WRD Landfill as additional insured.

The WRD Landfill Commission has the right to refuse any and all bids.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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 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.”

WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c

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

Behind Hy-Vee in Leon.

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

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 8) R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence W ... to POB; AND Commencing at the NW corner of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 24, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to POB; EXCEPT Commencing at the SW corner of Section 24, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB of the tract of land to be described lying in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of said Section, thence S ... to POB, containing 2.00 acres, more or less, of which there are 0.228 acres in Public ROW. Transfer stamps $357.60.

GNA Holdings LLC to Robinson F. Dean and Aimee M. Dean - S ½ NW 1/4, Section 34, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND S 60 acres of N ½ NW 1/4, Section 34, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $1,071.20.

If interested, apply online at www.permarsecurity.com or contact the Recruiter at aessy@permarsecurity.com or by phone at 515-689-0326.

** HELP WANTED ** Full Time positions available

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

Westview Acres Care Center 203 SW Lorraine Street Leon, Iowa 50144 Phone: 641-446-4165

*Per Mar Security is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities*

SIMULCAST AUCTION

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Position Opening

DECATUR COUNTY RECYCLE TRUCK DRIVER

FOR RENT FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Sharon Boord, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday.

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Decatur County has a part-time (10-15 hrs/wk) Recycle Truck Driver position available at $16 per hour.

Various requirements and duties include:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Leon

• Valid Iowa Class B Commercial Drivers License • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Water/Wastewater Operator

• Ensure vehicle is fully-fueled and kept on regular maintenance schedule

The City of Leon will be accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Operator.

• Perform post-trip inspections; make sure cab is clean

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, must have the ability to obtain a Grade 2 license for water/wastewater treatment and distribution.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

The position collects samples, performs water tests, takes corrective action as necessary, reads meters and maintains water/wastewater equipment and facilities.

Candidate must have a class B CDL or be able to obtain one within six months of hire. Weekend work on a rotating basis is required. Starting wage will be based upon experience and qualifications.

Applications may be picked up at Leon City Hall, 104 W 1st St. Leon, IA or by calling 641-446-6221.

Accepting applications until position is filled.

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• Record time on route; maintain records

• Work and drive productively and safely and in a courteous and professional manner

The Recycle Truck Driver will operate the Decatur County Recycle Truck and will be responsible for transport and disposal of recycling materials to the Des Moines, Iowa, recycle facility.

Applications and Motor Vehicle Record Release Forms may be obtained in the Auditor’s Office or on the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov.

If you have questions, please contact County Supervisor Dan Christensen at 641/344-3223.

Applications must be submitted to the Decatur County Auditor’s office before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 28.

Decatur County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 19, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4)

created cartoon characters and strips in the lunch room. Students who had artwork were: Terry Butcher, Richard Slade, Sherri Simpson, Coleen Eastin, Larry Opfer, Marcia Showers, Scott Heintz, Tammy McMillan, Deanne Redman, Michael Gibbs, Lila Hullinger, Julie Hughes, Lucille Baughman and James Dilling.

75 YEARS AGO (January 16, 1947) Four injured in head-on crash near here – As the result of a head-on collision of two automobiles, four people were injured. The accident happened on the curve of Highway 69 just west of Leon. The injured were Margaret Trowbridge, wife of Ned. A. Trowbridge, driver of one car, his mother Anna Trowbridge, and Mrs. Marie Wheater, of Marshalltown. Earl Hughes of Rochester, Minn. was riding with the other driver, Willard Scripture, also of Rochester.

Former Leon man brutally beaten and robber near Kansas City, Mo – Roy Tripp of Topeka, Kan. formerly of Leon, suffered a brutal beating on a return trip to his home by a bandit in Kansas City.

He was robbed of two watches and managed to save his money by dropping his billfold as he left his car. Mr. Tripp was the son of Lillie Grimes of Leon.

Joe Carr new president – Joe Carr, manager of the Hyde Service Store, headed the Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year.

Julian Frost, cashier of the Decatur County State Bank, served as vice-president. Lloyd Black continued as secretary and Dr. E.J. Hines was the new treasurer. Brail Wright, manager of the Graham Department Store, was the chairman of the Retail Merchants' Bureau.

Marriage Licenses – Horace Havens and Evelyn Dobson.

Mrs. Joe Nulph and Mrs. Lester Beavers papered the Woodland schoolhouse.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wiseley had a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Lewis who left for a different climate in hopes of benefitting the health of their little son, Donnie.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crees and family, Mr. and Mrs Vernon Andrew and family, Carl Wiseley, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith

and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Woods and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Buckingham, Jessie Negley and sons and Lou Negley, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Valentine and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Lewis.

The Weldon Mothers Club was entertained in the home of Ruby Herron. Guests were Helen Gorsline, Helen Scott and Mrs. Green.

Officers for the next year were: Ruby Herron, president; Mable Binford, vice-president; Helen Powers, secretary-treasurer.

100 YEARS AGO (January 20, 1922) Van Wert Man Killed – Clyde Blades of Van Wert was fatally injured when the gas tank on a woodsawing outfit exploded enveloping him in flames. Blades had left early for the home of George South near DeKalb, for whom he was sawing wood.

He had just started the engine which had but a gallon of gas in it when it exploded suddenly.

Sawed Fred Smith's wood – Friends and neighbors gathered at the Fred Smith home and spent the day cutting and sawing wood. Mr. Smith had been very ill. The ladies brought and sent well-filled baskets of food for the noon meal. The men helping were Will Griffin, Gold Elmore, Lawrence Mark, Raymond Keller, Walter Covington, Will Horn, Etna Argo, Ralph Leeper, Walter Deitrick, Steve Eastin, Jim Davis, Frank Hutchinson, Al Luper, Bert Young, Malla Dunn, Harry Stover, Luther Argo, Robert Leeper, Noah Carrington, George Holcroft, Oscar Reed, Merton Reed, Charles Thorp, Jim Dunn, Dr. Rogers, Glen Luper, John Bagley, Everett Bagley, Emmett Cowles, Glen Frazier, Clell Dunn, Marion Davis and Charles Griffin.

Lineville Jockey Riding for Rajah of India – Guy Garner, a former Lineville boy, a famous jockey, was riding racing horses for a Rajah of India. He was riding winners in various parts of Europe and was the employ of the Rajah of India.

Marriage Licenses – Paul R. Rardin and Orpha M. Toombs.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hill and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Guy McCullough and family spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill.

W.C. Lowe, wife and two daughters of

the Board of Regents, Community Colleges, and the Iowa Tuition Grant program also receive a 2.5 percent increase in FY 2023. The three state universities receive $12.3 million in additional funds for their general education line items, and the University of Northern Iowa receives $1.3 million for its new program working with community college students to earn their bachelor degrees. Iowa’s community colleges are recommended to receive an increase of $5.4 million. Students at the state’s independent colleges also see an increase of $1.2 million to the Iowa Tuition Grant program.

Medicaid - In Fiscal Year 2023, the state will

Weldon visited their daughter Lois and other relatives in Osceola.

Merritt Stutevlle and family visited at the John Stuteville home.

Clarence Doolittle and Ray Welch were Leon callers.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles South and baby called on Mr. and Mrs. George South near DeKalb.

Mrs. E.J. Evans, Ethel and Florence visited Mrs. Willard Piercy.

The Fry Times

Governor Reynolds Unveils Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund – As part of her budget proposal, Governor Reynolds also released her recommendations for the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF) for FY 2023.

Among the new projects proposed to be funded are: • $4.9 million for Dept. of Corrections projects • $3.2 million for infrastructure projects at DHS facilities, • $6 million in FY 2023 & FY 2024 to restore the livestock barns at the Iowa State Fairgrounds • Creating new programs dealing with carbon and fertilizer

spend $1.5039 billion from the General Fund on the regular Medicaid program and the Health and Wellness program.

This amount would have been significantly higher, if not for the continued enhanced federal Medicaid match rate states are receiving in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mental Health – Another major piece of Governor Reynolds budget proposal is fulfilling the state’s new commitment to exclusively funding Iowa’s mental health system.

Under her budget plan, the state provides $121.3 million to the mental health regions to serve Iowans needing mental health and intellectual disability services.

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IOWA REPUBLICAN PARTY CAUCUS

On Tuesday night, Governor Kim Reynolds revealed her plan for state spending in fiscal year 2023. The Governor’s plan proposes to spend $8.2013 billion from the General Fund in FY 2022, which is an increase of 0.95 percent over the current FY 2022 budget.

Governor Reynolds’s budget spends 89.04 percent of the on-going revenue in the General Fund ($9.2106 billion).

Among the major items in the Governor’s budget are: Supplemental State Aid for Schools – Governor Reynolds is proposing that Iowa’s education system receive $154.1 million in additional money during FY 2023. Schools are provided a 2.5 percent increase in Supplemental State Aid for Schools and school transportation funding.

Higher Education – State funding for state universities under

The 2022 Republican Precinct Caucuses will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the locations listed below for each precinct.

PRECINCT

LOCATION

DELEGATES

Precinct 1

Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd,Leon, IA 50144

5

Precinct 2

Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd, Leon, IA 50144

6

Precinct 3

Lamoni Community Center, 108 S. Chestnut St. Lamoni, IA 50140

4

Precinct 3

Lamoni Community Center, 108 S. Chestnut St. Lamoni, IA 50140

3

NOTE: The precincts were redrawn from last election: Precinct 1: RL/LC/FR/GG/Weldon/Garden Grove/ Grand River/Van Wert/LeRoy Precinct 2: GR/DE/CE/HP/Decatur/Leon Precinct 3: BL/FA/Lamoni Precinct 4: BU/ED/WO/NB/HA/MO/Davis City/Plesanton

The Precinct caucuses will perform the following functions: A. Elect 2 persons, Republican residents of the precinct to serve on the County Central

Committee.

B. Elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Decatur County Republican Convention held on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The number of delegates to be elected at each caucus is listed above.

C. Propose and vote on platform planks to send to the county convention.

Voter Registration forms will be available to register or to update your information.

Paid for by the Decatur County Republican Party.

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