The Leon Journal-Reporter - January 26, 2022

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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 52

Administrator Assures Community Drinking Water is Safe The City of Leon says the drinking water is safe for consumption despite recent levels of haloacetic acids exceeding the standard.

In an effort to help alleviate this issue, the system has been flushed to help provide fresher water in the lines.

“I want to reassure the community the drinking water is safe even though research has shown if the contaminant is consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it has been linked to cancer risks,” stated Kyle Sheetz, City Administrator, who also serves as the Water Superintendent. “They were talking about two plus liters a day, ingested for decades.”

Iowa standards require the haloacetic levels to be at or below 60 parts per billion, but Sheetz said Leon’s level was just above that. “We had a 60-point something, that rounded up to 61,” stated Sheetz.

Tests are conducted every quarter

from two sites in town.

Sheetz indicated that the next scheduled testing will be done in February.

In addition, the taste/musty smell that has accompanied the water as of late is not related to the contaminant levels.

Sheetz had written an article that appeared in the December 8 , 2021 issue of The Leon Journal-Reporter explaining the musty odor of the water, highlighting this odor was due to above average temperatures in the fall. This allowed nonharmful organics to grow in the Little River Lake which serves as the city’s water supply.

Sheetz indicated the city is working to alleviate this issue, as well. The process does take time. He stresses the water is safe for drinking and said the city will be working closely with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to figure out a treatment process moving forward.

Booster Club Purchases New Banners

Recently, the Central Decatur Athletic Booster Club purchased new banners to hang in the gym to celebrate Pride of Iowa Conference Championships as well as state qualifying teams or Top Ten state finish depending on the sport in IHSAA/IGHSAU sanctioned events. The white with red lettering banners are hanging from the rafters above the visitors bleachers. There are banners to represent B/G Basketball, Football, Wrestling, B/G Cross Country, B/G Golf, Baseball, Softball, B/G Track, and Volleyball. The banners can be updated as the accomplishments are made.

Increasing Cases of Influenza Important Reminders from CD Activities Director Zach Clark A and B Seen at School Winter sports are moving along and postseason is on the horizon. I wanted to send some updates and reminders as some important dates are in front of us.

Central Decatur is lucky enough to host IHSAA Sectional Wrestling for the first time since 1994.

This will be held on Saturday, February 5 starting at 12 pm.

Boys and girls basketball postseason dates will be scheduled in the next couple of weeks. We hope to have the opportunity to host games.

For any postseason event, ALL ticketing will be done online.

There will not be any cash transactions at the door. This is a policy of the IGHSAU and IHSAA. The Cardinal Dance Team will hold their Showcase on Sunday, February 6, starting at 2 pm in the high school gym. There will be great performances and entertainment, so I urge you to attend and support the Cardinal Dance Team.

The CD TSA will hold their local competition on the evening of Friday, February 11. Eight schools will be here to compete in events such as: RC Car, Photography, Flight, Quiz Bowl and other various events. This is a great opportunity to support our TSA students.

I also wanted to communicate today about sportsmanship and parking at our home events.

Central Decatur School holds sports-

manship in high regard and expects appropriate behavior from our students and fans.

Sportsmanship is an understanding of and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity, and general goodwill toward an opponent. As a reminder our statement at the beginning of contests reads: Central Decatur High School encourages positive sportsThe Central been in contact with manship and behavior Decatur School both Central Decatur at our activities. Please infec- District has released and Lamoni Schools The Biden breakthrough encourage players and Administration has tions in people who information indi- in regards to their illcoaches with positive made 4 free covid tests are fully vaccinated are cating it is seeing ness and % of absent comments and acts; available. You can sign likely to occur. With significant cases of students. "Many of and respect the deciup to receive the tests other variants, like sions of the game offiInfluenza A and B in the symptoms they at this link: https:// Delta, vaccines have cials. What you do and each of the buildings. are seeing are: Fever, www.covidtests.gov. remained effective at say during the contest School officials re- Chills, Muscle Aches, Every home in the U.S. preventing severe illreflects on your team, Runny ness, hospitalizations, mind parents to keep Headache, is eligible. school and community.

Holly Rash, DCPH and death. The recent their child at home Nose, Sore Throat, Enjoy the game by beAdministrator, shared emergence of Omicron if they show signs of Cough, Stomach ing a good sport. emphasizes illness as it seems to Pain, the following informa- further Vomiting, We would ask that the importance of vac- spread quickly. Flu Nausea, tion.

Diarrhea," our fans uphold and The Omicron vari- cination and boosters. symptoms hit rapidly stated Holly Rash, support these fundaant likely will spread Scientists are working mental principles and on day one, and days DCPH Administrator. more easily than the to determine how well values.

During the 2-4 can be especially "We are seeing a vaoriginal SARS-CoV-2 existing treatments for course of a contest riety of illnesses in virus and how eas- COVID-19 work. Based hard. there will certainly be Students need the community that ily Omicron spreads on the changed genetic plays that don’t go the Influenza compared to Delta re- make-up of Omicron, to be fever free for include way you may have seen. mains unknown. CDC some treatments are at least 24 hours and A & B, Norovirus, Please remember the expects that anyone likely to remain effec- have significant reso- COVID-19, and other officials are doing their with an Omicron in- tive while others may lution of symptoms viruses. At this point, very best and with the fection can spread the be less effective. increase in negative before returning to our schools [CD and virus to others, even if comments, they are beschool.

Lamoni] are not conthey are vaccinated or coming more difficult LTs Auto Body More informa- sidering closing." don't have symptoms. to find. The reality of tion can be found at Iowa school disMore data is needed to Postpones 1 a shortage of officials know if Omicron infec- Year Anniversary https://www.verywell- tricts are required to is the cancellation of health.com/a-day-by- report to the Iowa tions, and especially games. Please make reinfections and break- Celebration day-look-at-the-flu- Department of Public sure your actions help through infections in 770511.

Health when 10% or create an environment L.T.s Auto Body people who are fully In response to more of their poputhat promotes sportsvaccinated, cause more and Repair in Decatur the concerns about lation is out sick. manship and creates an severe illness or death unfortunately had to atmosphere that helps these current ill- Chris Coffelt comcelebratthan infection with postpone the Central Decatur acing their 1 year anni- ness numbers and mented that Central other variants. tivities be successful.

Current vaccines versary that they had the the neighboring Decatur has always During recent Mt. Ayr directly reported to are expected to protect scheduled this past school of home events, we have against severe illness, Saturday, January 22. closing down for a the Decatur County had parking issues hospitalizations, and They are planning to few days this week, Public Health on a that made traffic flow deaths due to infec- re-schedule their Open the Decatur County regular basis. extremely difficult. As tion with the Omicron House Celebration at a Public Health has we continue to host variant.

However, later time. events, we need your cooperation to help with the flow of traffic and access in case of an emergency. We are going to help open up spots in our parking lots by asking our players to park out back. We are also going to open up the north elementary doors so fans can enter from that side.

As we continue to host events, please do not park in the following areas: the inside circle of the circle drive, along the sidewalk where it is painted yellow, in spots where there are signs that say ‘no parking,’ and in areas that would be considered double parking or block access to the circle drive. We This group of CD basketball players volunteered their Saturday morning to help with the Special Olympics basketball need your cooperation skills. It had been four years since this activity was held at Central Decatur. “They all put their heart and soul into it and I am to make this work. ever so grateful to know each one of them,” stated Zach Clark, Central Decatur Activities Director. Many lives were touched by the interactions of everyone who participated. (contributed photo)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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WEBSTER, Robert "Bob" Lee, 74, of Rogers, Arkansas, died on Friday, January 21, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa. Interment will be held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.

Survivors include his son, Bobby Webster of Rogers; grandchildren; brother, Mike Webster of Decatur, Iowa; and sister, Kate Erickson of Pinrose, Colorado.

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AGNEW, James "Jim" William, 87, of Des Moines, Iowa, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, due to Alzheimer's disease. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Iowa.

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

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MUNYON, Sandra J., 80, of Watertown, Wisconsin, died on Monday, January 10, 2022, at The View in Johnson Creek with her loving husband by her side. A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Bible Baptist Church of Utica. A private family burial will take place at Ebenezer Cemetery in Watertown. Arrangements were through the Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Home of Watertown.

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JAMES WILLIAM AGNEW James “Jim” Agnew, 87, of Des Moines passed away on January 18, 2022, due to Alzheimer’s disease. Jim was born in Winterset, Iowa, to Brown and Louise Agnew on December 9, 1934. High school sweethearts,

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Jim and Marian celebrated each of their 56 years of marriage until Marian’s death in 2013.

They built a beautiful life together, raising three girls – Jeanine, Lynn and Lisa -- as well as welcoming Stacy to their family after the death of her parents.

Making their home in Des Moines in 1960, Jim began his career in the life insurance industry and retired after 30 years from American Mutual Life as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Starting in high school and continuing through the age of 85, Jim held many leadership roles in the community. His optimistic outlook on life, keen business mind, easygoing nature, and willingness to listen made him an asset to the many organizations of which he was a part. He had a strong faith in God and was an active member of First United Methodist Church, spearheading the building renovation project that still serves the church today. He served as president of the board of Wesley Acres for several decades even prior to making it his home five years ago, as well as the board of the Salvation Army. He was active in Sertoma and the Waveland Neighborhood Association.

Each day found Jim pursuing one of his many hobbies or passions.

Jim’s beloved Century Farm he purchased in Madison County after retirement was a source of pride and love and gave him an endless number of projects as he restored the farmhouse and maintained the land. He and Marian entertained family and many friends there, as well as their Des Moines home. Jim and Marian enjoyed camping with their travel trailer club each month and spending Septembers in Bella Vista, Arkansas. Jim loved taking long daily walks, whether in nearby neighborhoods or in the downtown skywalks; bowling in his Friday league; meeting up with his foursome for Saturday golf games at Willow Creek; and playing in several bridge clubs.

Jim had a great sense of humor, an easy laugh, and could rib or play a joke as well as he could take a joke or ribbing. He instilled in his children and grandchildren a strong sense of faith, family, education, and community involvement and was affectionately known as “Mr. A” to his many honorary daughters, friends of his girls.

Jim was predeceased by wife Marian and daughter Lisa Agnew Kaufman, his parents, and sister Nancy Clarke. Left to cherish his memory are

daughters Lynn (Paul) Mankins of Des Moines and Jeanine (John) Ritter of Suwanee, Georgia; son-in-law Robert Kaufman of Ann Arbor, Michigan; grandchildren Chelsea (Marcus) Jones, Emily Ritter, Adam Mankins, Abby Mankins, Elijah Kaufman, and Jonah Kaufman; siblings-inlaw Kathy Parkins, Lois (Jim) Slade, and Dean Veltman; and nieces and nephews.

BENJAMIN RAY REDMAN Benjamin Ray Redman, the son of Raymond “Al” Redman and Nadene (Lantz) Redman was born June 4, 1939 in Van Wert, Iowa and passed from this life on January 13, 2022 at a hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the age of 82 years.

Ben graduated from Van Wert High in 1957. Shortly after graduation Ben moved to Montana and spent 20 years there before returning to Iowa and Missouri. He later went back to Montana to the state he loved.

Ben became the father of five children, Tami, Mike, Debbie, Jay and Jerry Ray. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debbie Hanson, brothers Norman Redman, Jerry Redman and nephew Jeff Lukaszewski.

Left to cherish Ben’s memory are his daughter Tami (Mike) Fitzgerald of Boone, Iowa, sons Mike (Sheryl) Redman of Missoula, Montana, Jay (Karen) Redman of Columbus, Montana and Jerry Ray (Angela) Redman of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, son-in-law Leonard Hanson of Twin Bridges, Montana, sisters Mardell (David) Boles and Marlene Nash both of Murray, Iowa, 17 grandchildren, 30 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

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During the Covid19 pandemic, many have delayed routine medical exams and care. According to a survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation, “twenty-six percent of all women surveyed did not schedule a cervical cancer screening during the pandemic, and nearly a quarter of women (24%) ages 40 to 60 say it’s been more than 36 months since their last appointment with their OB/GYN.” If you fall into this category, it’s time to get your annual screenings on the book. In the DCH Outpatient Clinic, we host a Women’s Health Clinic every week to ensure you can get an appointment quickly. In his clinic, Dr. Earle M. Pescatore, Jr., DO, MHA, FACOG, performs routine exams, completes health scans, and offers surgical services when needed. His focus is on pelvic floor disorders and aesthetics.

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SANDRA J. MUNYON Sandra J. Munyon, 80, of Watertown, WI, passed away on January 10, 2022 at The View in Johnson Creek with her loving husband by her side.

Sandra was born on June 7, 1941 in Iowa; the daughter of Marvin and Edna (Barrett) Johnson. She married Marvin Munyon on July 24, 1960 in Iowa. Marvin and Sandra moved to Wisconsin in 1973. She worked in admissions at Watertown Hospital. She loved to write

letters to missionaries, and do crafts; she also enjoyed doing exercises and really loved doing new things and creating adventures.

They always were big on hosting people and Sandra was always making sure everyone enjoyed their time when people came over.

Most of all she loved spending time with her family and making memories.

Sandra is survived by her husband Marvin, children Rex (Susan) Munyon of Watertown, Tod (Kenna) Munyon of Watertown.

Her grandchildren Steven (Elizabeth) Munyon, Yoshka Munyon and Zoltan Munyon; her sisters Marva Place and Mary Grace Marshall. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Vernon.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Every now and then, our newspaper printing unit has a mind of its own and doesn't want to cooperate. Our front page had some issues with lining up the colored pictured.

Hopefully that is behind us. oOo Had a fun weekend with the family. There is a new family fun business called Spare Time Des Moines, located on Jordan Creek Parkway. We only went bowling but there was unlimited amount of family fun activities with an Arcade, Escape Rooms, and Lazer Tag along with some simple sports bar menu items. Tonya and I have learned to take advantage of every opportunity when the kids want to get together. Mr. Alex even had fun bowling with the help of the bumpers as well as the ball guides. It didn't take long for his smart 17 month old mind to catch on to wanting to

pick the balls up (obviously needed some assistance) to giving the ball a little push down the ball ramp. The cheering of Go...Go...

Go was my favorite.

Our main reason of going to Des Moines was to start on those New Years Resolutions from years ago that continue to still be a necessary. Tonya and I were looking for a treadmill and some exercise equipment and decided to act upon the idea. Maybe I will be quicker on my feet and have less falls.

LOL! oOo Macson has enjoyed his first year of middle school basketball and hates to see the season come to an end. He might not miss the 6:00 a.m. practices but he will miss the playing, athletes and coaches. Maizee started her season of softball at Simpson on Monday and is looking forward to the games.

Since she tore her ACL December 2019, she has not been able to play softball like she wanted until this year.

She has worked hard to earn her spot and is fully devoted to her Storm Softball program. oOo I draw the line at

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supporting fundraisers when they are merelyposted on social media. Come on! These students need to learn to interact face to face in the real world. They need to come out into the community to ask for help with their organization and explain why they are raising money. Make the effort to ask me in person and I will make the effort to help you out. Until the next time.......

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Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton “Have you read the terms on the sale of ‘Linger Longer’? $1000 down and only $300 every six months, and interest until paid for.”

But wait; before all my readers get excited and start lining up to buy it, let me continue with the rest of the notice, extracted from a 1922 edition of The Leon Reporter, where I found those sentences. Written by J. R. Bowsher, the owner, it stated that the property would be sold Saturday, December 2, to the highest bidder.

They were also selling the furniture and rugs at this sale. He added, “Don’t miss this sale, as everybody will have fun but me.”

In the same edition of the Reporter, was the story of the Bowsher’s good-bye to their friends in Leon, printed here as it was published in 1922. “J. R. Bowsher, in the name of himself and Mrs. Bowsher, who is in Los Angeles, gave their farewell receptions at their home, Linger Longer, in this city, which has for years been one of the most hospitable homes in Leon, and which goes under the auctioneer’s hammer next Saturday. On Thursday and Saturday evenings, at which times more than a hundred guests were entertained in J. R.’s hospitable manner, with music, cards, and dancing, and several amusing contests, refreshments being served both evenings to the large gathering. A number of out of town guests were in attendance Saturday evening, including Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Vogt, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Throckmorton, Dr. and Mrs. O. W. King, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dayton, Mr. Ed Rathenburg and Miss Jessica Pryor, of Des Moines, Dr. and Mrs. D. R. Dudley, of Mt. Ayr, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilson, of Trenton, Missouri. Cards were given each guest to write their greetings to Mrs. Bowsher. The Bowshers will be sorely missed, for no one ever visited their home who did not have an enjoyable time.”

I’m going to backtrack just a little at this point to provide more history of the Bowsher family in our area, especially J. R.’s father, whom I mentioned last time, regarding his endeavors in Ohio, and in Princeton, Missouri.

In addition to the businesses previously mentioned, he and his son J. R., after they had established the Bowsher and Bowsher implement business, purchased much of the 1000-acre Beaumont farm, lo-

cated in Woodland and Morgan Townships, in Decatur County, six miles northwest of Lineville. They acquired 677 acres, about 200 acres of which was bottom land. Both the Weldon River and Steel Creek flowed through the property.

It appears the Bowshers were pioneers in conservation measures, for improving the land, and its yields.

I will try to summarize, without eliminating important details. To solve the problem of river bottom farming, they set to work installing a complete system of tiling on 470 acres of the ground they had acquired. A firm from Mt. Pleasant was hired to survey and install the tile, which started with six car loads (I’m assuming train car loads), and five more loads were needed to complete the project.

Crews were hired to cut trees, clear brush, and remove stumps, along the beds of the streams and on the rest of the farm. In addition, a huge amount of sand was removed, which had impeded the movement of wagons and automobiles, and it was replaced with clay, so a solid road bed could be built. The Bowshers also undertook a project, using a powerful traction engine and a ditching machine to change the channels of the Weldon River and Steel Creek, to prevent damaging overflows onto their newly prepared farm ground. The Lineville Tribune predicted the time was coming when bottom farms would be the best corn producing fields, and praised the Bowshers for their innovations for bottom land farming, predicting that others would soon follow their lead.

Before his land improvement and farming venture in Iowa with his son, Robert Bowsher had also built a hotel, known as the Bowsher Mineral Spring Summer Resort, on his farm north of Princeton, which he operated until 1896, when they moved to Leon.

The Missouri property was sold to Mercer County to be used as a county hospital.

Robert and his wife Mary moved to Leon early in 1896, and lived in a rented house in

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east Leon for a year, while their new home was being built in the west part of town. I am wondering about the exact location of that home, and whether or not it is still standing. A house such as the one south of the Methodist Church, the former parsonage, has caught my attention as a possibility. Some research would need to be done, on that house or any other prospective dwelling, to see if it were once owned by the Bowshers.

In February of 1914, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowsher celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary at the home of their son, at Linger Longer. An open house was held both in the afternoon and evening, complete with musical entertainment for the ladies in the afternoon, and refreshments in the evening. During the afternoon and evening, letters and cards from friends unable to attend were read. The newspaper described the party this way. “The event was a splendid success throughout and the large number of guests enjoyed every minute of the time. Mr. and Mrs. Bowsher are most estimable people and are known and respected by the people of the entire county. The extreme cold weather prevented many from the county from attending but there were a number from out of town present. It was a day that will long be remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Bowsher, as it will be by the large number who called to pay their respects to these excellent people. No one present had a more enjoyable time than ‘Uncle Bob’ and Mrs. Bowsher.”

Before closing this installment of the story, I must make a partial correction of my previous comments regarding the ballroom. I was partially correct, that a ballroom did not occupy the entire 2nd floor, but there was a ballroom in the days of the Bowshers, and beyond.

It was the largest of the rooms upstairs, quite long, not terribly wide, and with an alcove off the west side, where the musicians could set up.

It was not meant to be a bedroom, as the three small doors in the room open not to closets, but are unfinished walk-in attic storage areas.

Coming in future installments – a bit more history, more complete descriptions of the home’s features, and a young girl’s experiences living at Linger Longer.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (January 23, 2002) Elizabeth Marcus, a Freshman at Central Decatur High School, wrote a poem titled Ode to September 11, 2001, that was published in an anthology called A Celebration of Young Poets.

Ode to September 11, 2001

by Elizabeth Marcus The planes crashed in and buildings fell down, A country afraid to go to that town.

As the leader was flying to try to unite, Many, or all, were frozen with fright.

Two towers fell and screams were not heard, Many panicked, and tried to fly like birds.

But a bird with no wings can not fly, All they could do was look down and cry.

A country on fire with fear in its heart, A people of panic, now torn apart.

Watching the screen as many men die, Feeling as if our nation herself will cry.

Smoke in the sky and dust in the air, Stepping over bodies with no glance and no care.

As the dust clears and the smoke disappears, All of our eyes could only be filled with tears.

We thought the end was here, and so it may be, But now the dead's souls can finally be free.

Year: 2001, 11th September Time: 9 a.m.

Eastern, a time we'll remember.

A western Iowa woman set a goal to send homemade quilts to the families of the September 11 attack victims. Her goal was to send 2500 quitls. Kathy Cunningham of Leon had sent one quilt after seeing a story about this project.

The second annual Cut-A-Thon Cut for a Cure was held at The

Style Studio in Leon.

Shannon Leymaster and Deanna Stone for The Style Studio and Jamie Patterson from The Cutting Edge were the stylists. The proceeds from the Cut-AThon went to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation.

The Leon Community of Christ Church, formerly located on North Church Street, received a new lighted sign with a message board.

50 Years Ago (January 27, 1972) Eleven Masonic lodges in Decatur and Clarke Counties were invited to participate in a four-way program designed to strengthen Masonry as a vital force for good in Iowa's communities. Lodges in the area were located in Osceola, Murray, Woodburn, Grand River, Decatur, Pleasanton, Lamoni, Leon, Weldon, Davis City and Garden Grove.

Central Decatur band members chosen to perform in the South Central Iowa honor band were Brenda Barlean, Bonnie Sissel, Judy Parson, Rodney Carter and Mark Binning. They were to perform at KRNT Theatre in Des Moines.

M c G a h u e y Implement was planning to hold John Deere Day at the 4-H building at the fairgrounds.

The day was to include films, door prizes and lunch.

The Chat and Chew Cafe in Davis City was under the new management of Mr. and Mrs. Toby Yoder.

The committee for the dance to be held at the Leon Country Club was the Ward Kilgores, Earl Hanthorns and Cecil Parsons.

Stewart's Furniture Store was holding their 61st Anniversary Sale.

Born at the Decatur County Hospital, January 22, was a son to Mr. and Mrs. Garry Boles of Grand River. (continued on page 10)

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Osborn stayed the night Saturday night with Grandpa Gary and Grandma Sandy Osborn.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and start planning the snacks because the KC Chiefs play again next Sunday!

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MELINDA MACKEY I'm a fan of true crime documentaries and books. Right now I'm watching The Innocent Man on Netflix. Author John Grisham is even in the documentary talking about his book titled the same. If I can get my hands on the book for the documentaries I watch, I'm pretty happy. I check the lending library about once a week to see if there's anything I need to read. This weekend I was thrilled to find 'The Innocent Man'. You just never know what you're going to find in that little library!

Coffees are still going on every morning; Monday thru Friday and everyone is welcome!

A little court history from January 18, 1917: Walter Beck, Charles Kelley and Henry Street vs. T. L. Hembrey (Hembry?).

Defendant is president of the rural independent district No. 1 of Grand River township and after the school house in his district was destroyed by fire, he procured a building alleged to be unsanitary and unfit for school purposes. Plaintiffs and others appealed from this order of the school board to the county superintendent and on hearing the superintendent reversed the order of the board and held that the children of the district should attend school in the town of Grand River until a new school house was erected in said district. that in defiance of said order defendant employed a teacher and held school in the building, paying the teacher out of his private means and on July 9th, caused himself to be re-imbursed in the sum of $86.00.

That prior to the commencement of this suit plaintiffs demanded the return of the money so illegally paid, and bring suit to recover the amount so paid out. Baker & Parrish, attorneys for plaintiffs.

NOTE: The school house that burned down was the Jefferson (a.k.a.

Funktown) School House, which burned down in 1916.

Have a great week!

This is the last Andover news for January 2022. How did we get through January so quickly?

Kim and Maurice Erwin attended the Kansas City Chiefs playoff game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday evening. WHAT A GAME! The Chiefs game back to tie it in the last 13 seconds of the game then went on to win in overtime. GO CHIEFS! Ronnie and Alma Mickelson took advantage of the one warm day this last weekend and cleaned out goat pens and moved the mamas and kids around to make room for the next batch of mamas to kid in February. Definitely something to look forward to, baby goats are so cute!

Donna Ogier had a quiet week around the house. She needs those once in a while because she usually keeps pretty busy.

Ivan Lane also had a quiet week around the house.

Liz Carpenter and Linda Perkins made a quick trip to Bethany Friday after school.

Liz picked up her new glasses, and they did a little shopping.

Drew Parkhurst enjoyed lunch with his grandpa on Sunday afternoon.

Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main spent Saturday with friends and family watching some football!

Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane are slowly on the mend from being under the weather.

Cotton and Coy

In the Library Loop MARY STONER

Davis City

LINDA BOOTHE Not much news this week. It is only 8 weeks until Spring. I’m ready! I imagine most of you would agree with me unless you are a lover of ice, snow, blistery winds, heating bills and frozen fingers and toes.

A lovely memorial was held for Morris Boswell on Saturday at the Davis City Community Center.

The service was followed with a meal provided by the local ladies that was a feast.

Morris was a farmer, story teller, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Morris and Jennifer traveled with family over the years and he was a guitar playing, fisherman, camper and cook. Morris was a Christian and loved his family first.

Sincere condolences to his entire family.

Happy Anniversary to Jim and Cindy Bajkowski on the 23rd and Dave and Carol Proctor on the 26th!

Birthday wishes this coming week to TeAnna Huff, Bill Applegate, Lisa Hullinger, Bryce Cozad, Alyssa Reed, Melvin Gray, Missy

Last Tuesday, we had our very first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Adventure!

We will continue to host these monthly programs featuring hands-on learning. Each program will include a STEM-based book (Tuesday it was '10 Black Dots') and then a time to create or engineer something, based on the book. We will also include our 'Beebots' for kids to program a pattern on colorful mats. This program is best suited for preschoolers through 2nd graders, but all ages are welcome. Our next program will be Feburary 8th from 3:304:00pm.

Middle school aged children and above are welcome to join us on Thursday, February 3rd from 4-5PM for Microbit programming activities. We will be developing programming skills through hands on STEM materials.

Because of the kindness of our community members, the Baby-Sitters Club, Bad Guys, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, I Survived, Kingdom of Wrenly, Mike Lupica, Princess in Black and Wings of Fire Series have all been 'adopted.'

Adopters cover the cost of these books when (continued on page 8)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Cardinals Win Fourth in a Row

Jack Scrivner recorded a back to back doubledouble for the week, 12 points and 11 rebounds against Bedford and 13 points and 11 rebounds against NV. STATS vs. (Bedford) Tyke Hullinger Trey Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Kyle Linhart

Pts 5 12 3 13 12 0 2 8

FG 2/2 2/7 1/4 4/9 3/9 0/1 1/2 2/4

By Reece Hill The Cardinals visited the Bedford Bulldogs on Tuesday, January 18, coming off of a big win over the East Union Eagles.

The team effort earned Central Decatur the 5544 victory, their third in a row making them 10-1 on the year. On the 21st,

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

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 1/2 5 1 2 0 7/12 5 2 0 0 1/2 2 5 2 0 3/4 7 3 3 0 5/10 11 0 2 1 0/2 0 1 0 0 0/0 2 0 0 0 2/2 1 1 1 0

the Cardinals traveled to play Nodaway Valley tallying up another win, 68-62.

The Cardinals scored the first three points of the game and played excellent defense on the Bulldogs throughout the quarter. CD never trailed in the first quarter and

took a 12-4 lead into the second.

In the second quarter, the Cardinals were slightly outscored by the Bulldogs, 14-16. The opposition even managed to cut the score to as close as three points in the frame, but the Cardinals were able to maintain their lead and head into the locker rooms with the score standing at 26-20.

In the third quarter, CD and Bedford went basket for basket with each other, with the Cardinals having a narrow 13-12 edge.

Going into the final eight minutes, CD led 39-32.

In the final quarter, CD ate the clock and out paced the Bulldogs 16-12 to secure their third straight victory by a score of 55-44.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 39.5% percent from the floor, including 37.5% from beyond the three point line. At the free throw line, the Cardinals made 19 of 34 attempts, good for 55.9%.

"It was a hard fought game at Bedford. We started out hot and were up 12-4. Then Bedford came back and cut it to 3 before half," stated Coach Curtis Boothe.

"Jack, Matt, Tyke, and Trey did a great job of controlling the boards.

Gunnar was all over the place and led us with 5 assists. Kyle hit a couple of big 3s and free throws for us. We were able to pull away in the fourth quarter to win by 11."

Vs. Nodaway Valley Another win on the road is always satisfying, especially for a conference win, 68(continued on page 10)

Carson Strikes Gold at John J Harris Tourney

Tegan Carson (220)earned 26 points at the John J Harris Tourney and he finished in 1st place.

The Cardinal wrestling squad was busy last week, to say the least. Culminating the week was a trip to the two-day John J. Harris Tournament at Corning.

Leading up to the tournament, they traveled to Corydon on Tuesday, January 18 and were on the road to Davis County on Thursday, January 20.

While only a trio of Cardinals made the trip to the Corning Tournament, four others got needed experience at a JV Tournament that was held in Indianola on Saturday.

Attending the JV tournament were Cord Hamilton who placed first, Cody Morgan and Evahn Wallace each finished in 2nd, and Odin Rivera

Midwest Midwest Wholesale Wholesale Outlet Closeouts, Returns, Surplus Outlet

By Reece Hill Central Decatur traveled to play the Bedford Bulldogs on Tuesday, January 18, coming off of a big win over the East Union Eagles. CD got off to a fast start and were powered to the 56-36 victory by Harrisen Bevan's double-double (21 points and 11 rebounds). On the 21st, the Cardinals traveled to play Nodaway Valley falling to the Lady Wolverines, 70-76, in overtime.

The Cardinal teams hosted Southeast Warren Tuesday, January 25 and will host Southwest Valley Friday. Next week, the Cardinals will host Mt. Ayr on January 31 in the re-scheduled match before traveling to Wayne on Feb. 1 and MSM on Friday, Feb. 4 before hosting South Harrison on Saturday.

The Cardinals won the tip and quickly found themselves with an 8-0 lead. The lead didn't last long though, as the Bulldogs rattled off a few baskets of their own narrowing the gap to 8-5. Annika Evertsen added two points at the free throw line putting CD up 10-5. At the end of the first quarter, the score was tied 10-10.

In the second quarter the Cardinals again built themselves a lead, this time scoring the first nine points of the frame to go up 19-10.

This time however, the Cardinals continued to outpace their opponents. CD outscored Bedford 17-10 in the quarter and led 27-20 at the half.

Returning from placed third.

The Cardinals finished 14th out of the 25-team field with a score of 47 points at the Corning tournament.

Winning the tournament was CrestonOrient Macksburg with 221, followed

by Atlantic 210, and Winterset 163 to round out the top three.

Tegan Carson (220) paced the Cardinals at the Corning tournament as he collected the gold hardware in his weight class. After a bye for the first two rounds, he pinned Dalton Calkins of Southwest Valley in the quarterfinal match in 3:30. He continued his winning ways in the semifinals with a fall over Max Chapman of CrestonOrient Macksburg in 3:10. The final match proved to be a little tougher as he went the distance with Cooper Anderson of Panorama coming out on top by a

Harrisen Bevan's double-double recording 21 points and 11 rebounds leads Cardinals to win against Bedford.

STATS vs. (Bedford) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Mara Dykes Layni Masters Harrisen Bevan Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen Hadley Bell Aniston Jones

Pts 15 6 2 6 21 0 6 0 0

FG 5/12 2/7 0/2 2/11 10/11 0/4 1/8 0/2 0/2

3Pt 4/6 1/3 0/2 0/1 0/0 0/3 1/8 0/2 0/1

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 1/2 3 0 4 0 1/2 5 0 7 0 2/2 6 2 1 0 2/8 5 0 2 0 1/2 11 0 2 0 0/0 4 0 2 0 3/5 4 1 3 0 0/0 0 0 1 0 0/0 0 0 1 0

the locker room, the Cardinals pushed on the gas, beginning to distance themselves from their opponents.

CD scored eighteen in the quarter while holding Bedford to just six points. Heading into the fourth the Cards held a comfortable 4526 lead.

In the final quarter, the Bulldogs tried

frantically to mount a comeback, but the Cardinals went basket for basket with them. In the 8 minutes, CD again outscored Bedford, this time 1110, securing the 56-36 victory.

As a team, the Cardinals shot 33.3% from the floor, including 22.2% from beyond

9-5 decision.

Devin Adams (138) had a solid day finishing in third place. After a first round bye, he beat Maxim Bebanga of Des Moines North-Hoover 4-0 and pinned Eli Rodriguez of Southwest Valley in 5:39. He was then caught for a loss in the semifinals by Jaxon Christensen of Nodaway Valley 4-3. He battled back on the consolation side winning the next two. He pinned Dalton Kitzman of Bedford/ Lenox in 5:14 and took a 7-1 decision over Dante Hedrington of Atlantic 7-1.

Jesse Niebauer (182) lost in the second round of the tournament by fall to Reilly Hoven of Winterset 3:24. He would take a major decision over Logan Dickerson of Shenandoah 14-6, but suffered a loss in the next round to James Hein of Panorama by fall in 2:35.

The Cardinals went 2-1 at Corydon to start their busy week of action. They beat Chariton 42-18, blanketed Corydon 42-0, and lost to Des Moines East 24-47.

The following are the results: Vs Chariton 113: Double Forfeit 120: Cord Hamilton (CDEC) over Octavio Garcia (Fall 3:58) 126 and 132: Double Forfeits 138: Cody Morgan (CDEC) over (CHAR) (For.) 145: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Colin Lenger (Fall 1:26) 152: Evahn Wallace (CDEC) over Kaiden Anderson (Fall 1:23) 160: Double Forfeit 170: Odin Rivera (CDEC) over (CHAR) (For.) 182: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over (CHAR) (For.) 195: Jayden Allen-Winston over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Julian Galvan (Fall

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Cardinal Crier EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill

Volume 22 Issue 12

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.

Seniors Set for St. Louis

Senior Spotlights

Jenna Diane Young

Parents/Guardians: Josh and Jennifer Young Favorite Class: Ag Personal Theme Song: "I've Always Been Crazy" by Waylon Jennings Most embarrassing moment: When I broke my foot by walking through the gym Biggest Pet Peeve: When people drive under the speed limit Future Plans: Attend college

By Reece Hill The destination for the Class of 2022’s senior trip has been selected. Among the places brought up, seniors narrowed the list of potential locations to Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, Branson, and St. Louis. After a classwide vote it was decided that the students would be heading to St. Louis.

The trip for the Class of ‘22 will be three days and two nights. They are set to leave on April 18th and return on the 20th.

The seniors are doing a variety of things to continue to raise money for themselves in-

cluding working concessions at school sporting events. Students who are going on the trip are also participating in the senior work auction held on January 25th and also on the 28th at the high school basketball games. Students are required to do four hours of service for whoever purchases them.

Another future fundraiser planned is sub sandwich sales. The goal for the seniors is to sell at least five hundred subs. Another idea that is seeking approval is a night of serving at the local La Bota restaurant in late March.

Adam Lee Lemke

Annual Balloon Debate Underway

By Reece Hill Every year, Ms. Layton’s speech students conclude their debate unit with the balloon debate. A balloon debate puts you in the scenario where you and three or four other people are in a hot air balloon over shark infested waters on your way to an island. The balloon you’re in is losing altitude and you have to debate over who gets thrown out so that the balloon can keep going.

Each student is tasked with picking a real person, either living or historical, and researching them to compile a list of points that support their chosen person’s case to stay in the balloon. In these debates, the selected person’s weight is not taken into account. At the same time, students must find reasons

FFA Week Planning Begins

By Maddy Leahy Planning has officially begun for the Central Trail FFA week, as they plan to take part in National FFA week. Just like every year, National FFA week is celebrated in the middle of February, and Central Trail goes all out. Students who are a part of the chapter began their planning on Friday, January 21st.

Normally, each specific class period is tasked with planning one or two events, while the officer team picks up what is leftover. This year, the chapter decided to try something different, with every grade planning an entire day. Unfortunately, FFA week lands the same week as Parent-Teacher Conferences, so there are only two full days to celebrate. Here are a few things to expect the week of February 20th-25th: MONDAY - Kickoff Assembly, Greenhand Initiation, and Ag Olympics TUESDAY - Faculty Breakfast WEDNESDAY - Animal of the Day, Block the Door Can Drive, and Minute to Win It THURSDAY - Car Show, Animal Races, and Kiss-A-Contest Stay tuned for more information on National FFA week coming soon!

why their opponents should be thrown out of the balloon while defending any potential negative claims brought against them.

The twenty-six students in the class are being split into five baskets of four and one basket of five. At the end of each round, one person is voted out of the balloon by the entire class. The winners from each basket will then come together and debate to determine one final winner.

There was a wide variety of people chosen by the speech students, including actors such as Keanu Reeves and Will Smith, athletes like John Cena and Stetson Bennett, historical kings Leonidas and Harald Hardrada, nurse Florence Nightingale, and singer Dolly Parton.

Upcoming Events THURSDAY JANUARY 27TH 5:30 P.M. Var. WR @ HOME WRESTLING SENIOR NIGHT FRIDAY JANUARY 28TH 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB vs SWV 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB vs SWV SENIOR WORK AUCTION SATURDAY, JANUARY 29TH 10:00 A.M. Var. WR @ Roland Story MONDAY, JANUARY 31ST 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB vs MA 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB vs MA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB at Wayne 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB at Wayne FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH NO SCHOOL 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB at MSM 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB at MSM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH 2:00 P.M. Cardinal Dance Team Showcase

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

Chloe Jahn Hamaker

Schedule for January 27th - February 10th

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 12:00 P.M. WR Sectionals at HOME 6:30 P.M. JV Boys & Girls BB vs. South Harrison 8:00 P.M. Var. Girls & Boys BB vs South Harrison

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parents/Guardians: Brandie Faris Favorite Class: PE Personal Theme Song: “Dear Mamma" by Tupac Most embarrassing moment: I don't really get embarrassed Biggest Pet Peeve: I don't like when my food touches Future Plans: Get another job

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH 6:00 P.M. JV Girls BB at Murray 7:15 P.M. JV Boys BB at Murray TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH 6:00 P.M. JV/V Boys & Girls BB vs. Clarke 7:30 P.M. JV/V Girls & Boys BB vs. Clarke THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10TH ACADEMIC TEAM 6:00 P.M. JV Boys @ Woodward Granger 7:30 P.M. Var. Boys @ Woodward Granger

Parents/Guardians: Clint and Judi Hamaker Favorite Class: Anything in Sondag's Personal Theme Song: “Amarillo by Morning" by George Strait Most embarrassing moment: Being Wyatt's sister Biggest Pet Peeve: When someone's necklace clasp is in the front Future Plans: To attend West Texas A&M and major in Agriculture Communications

Crier Announcements - Seniors, if you haven't already, fill out your senior spotlight!!

- Support the seniors on January 28th by buying one during the senior work auction at that evening's basketball game - 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!

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS FOR SMALL ESTATE The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005144 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.

Dated January 10, 2022 Dustin Emerson Administrator of Estate 1228 5th St. Nevada, Iowa 50201 Brian T. Bappe Attorney for Estate PO Box 127 511 J. Ave. Nevada, Iowa 50201 Date of second publication: January 26, 2022.

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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

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005145 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.

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 14, 2022. /s/ Lisa E. Sullivan Executor 623 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 /s/ Bradley M. Grothe ICIS#: AT0003048 Attorney for Executor Craver Grothe & Cox, LLP 303 West State Street Centerville, IA 52544 Date of second publication: January 26, 2022.

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CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for January 19, 2022 Central Decatur Board of Education Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library and via Google Meet on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Board members present: Amber Swartz, Cayle Buckingham, Andrew Sullivan, Cassy Allen, and Sean Saxton.

Board members absent: None Others in attendance in person or electronically were: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, five Central Trail FFA members, and one guest.

Board President Swartz called the meeting to order at 8:41 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for January 19, 2022.

• Minutes of the previous meeting on December 21, 2021.

• Financial reports for the following funds for December 2021: General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Partial-Self Insurance Fund, Activity, Scholarship, and Lunch.

Summary list of bills for January: General Fund $180,936.19; Activity Fund $60,901.39; Management Fund $2,041.54; Lunch Fund $22,332.28; PPEL Fund $7,041.22; Capital Projects Fund $114,847.27.

• Funds in the amount of $6,890.73 will be transferred from the general fund to the lunch fund.

This transfer provides the lunch fund with a portion of the federal COVID-19 funding (Education Stabilization Fund-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II – ESSER II) for COVID-19 expenses incurred.

• There were no open enrollment applications.

• The following fundraising requests were approved: Senior Class – Sub sales and senior work auction and 7-12 Band and Choir – Clubs Choice Fundraising.

Motion to approve all items listed in Consensus Items and Reports by Saxton, second by Allen.

LEARNING LINK: • Central Trail FFA members talked about events and experiences at the 2021 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Overall, this conference continues to be a great leadership and learning opportunity for those that attend.

ACTION ITEMS: • The Board approved the following funding requests: o Modified Supplemental Amount of $87,860 for the 22-23 At-Risk/Dropout Prevention program. This amount supports portions of the following positions: Summer Credit Recovery Coordinator, a potential new position of Secondary Math Interventionist to support students in grades seventwelve, and the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Team (MTSS) which includes the Juvenile Court Liaison Officer, School Counselor, and Elementary Success Coach.

The MTSS team identifies, monitors, supports, and provides individualized and specialized interventions for at-risk students. o School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) request in the amount of $39,748.50 for the increase of statewide voluntary preschool program (SWVPP) enrollment in the

2021-2022 school year resulting from the decrease in the 2020-2021 school year, during which many parents kept their children home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Motion for both requests

by Buckingham, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board reviewed updated information regarding quarantine guidance and the employee vaccination mandate. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court reinstated the stay blocking OSHA’s vaccine or test mandate for employers with 100 or more employees. Therefore the school district does not have to comply with any of the requirements. The most significant change for the quarantine guidance is individuals with a COVID-19 infection should stay home five days from symptom onset or positive test (if asymptomatic). If they are asymptomatic or their symptoms have greatly improved, they may return to school on day six if they wear a well-fitting mask for five additional days.

The board approved the latest revisions as part of the Return to Learn plan. Motion

by Sullivan, second by Allen.

Motion carried unanimously.

• District Facility Projects: o Commercial Roof Coatings is preparing a quote for renewal of the roof systems for each building. Locations for Halo vape detectors are being finalized for a final cost quote. No action taken. o The District will research design and engineering firms to begin to start to layout the scope of work for door entries, security, and HVAC projects. Motion by Saxton, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board approved the request to host a Rotary International Youth Exchange Student in 2022-23.

Motion by Buckingham, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

• Personnel: o The Board approved the resignations from the following teachers: Gene Olsen, Welding/Industrial Technology and Jon Pedersen, Secondary Science. o The Board approved Steve Neilssen’s request to advance from BA to BA+12 on the salary schedule for 2022-2023.

Motion by Allen, second

by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • Superintendent Coffelt talked about issues related to education from Governor Reynolds’ Condition of the State Address including her request for 2.5% increase in supplemental state aid (SSA). Other legislative resources were shared with the board, including an advocacy day on the hill on February 1, sponsored by IASB. • Superintendent Coffelt shared a draft copy and reviewed considerations for development of the 202223 school calendar. The calendar is expected to be approved at the March board meeting.

• Upcoming Dates: a.

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. - CD High School Library/Google Meet.

Saxton moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:59 p.m. Second by Sullivan.

Bills for Approval January 19, 2022 PPEL Fund GreatAmerica Financial Services Monthly lease for copy machines

$793.00 North Lumber & Home Center Baseball dugout renovation $4,148.50 1st Ayd Corp Fire Safe File Cabinet for Bus Barn

$2,099.72 Total $7,041.22 Capital Projects Fund Bond & Interest Fund Monthly Transfer for Sales Tax Revenue Bond Principal & Interest Payment $34,352.27 Thomas Bus Sales Purchase used bus 2019 Thomas 77 passenger

$80,495.00 Total $114,847.27

Management Fund Iowa Workforce Development Unemployment

$2,041.54 Total $2,041.54

Transfers Transfer of ESSER (COVID) funds from General Fund to Lunch Fund

$6,890.73 Total Transfers $6,890.73 Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Andersen Erickson Milk for breakfast/ lunch $2,189.65 BMO Mastercard catering food, general supplies,

$296.67 Harris School Solutions EZ School Pay Fee for December $7.50

HY-VEE Bread bid/food $914.03 Leon Hardware and Appliance Water bottles for team meals/lunch

$661.00 Loffredo Inc Produce for breakfast and lunch

$3,062.08 Martin Bros nonfood and food supplies main truck

$15,184.88 Gilberts True Value light bulb for food warmer $3.49 Sam’s Club nonfood supplies$12.98 Fund Total: $22,332.28 ACTIVITY FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 1-19-2022 Academic Hallmarks Llc Academic Team Supplies $282.00 Atwood, Grant Officiating 140.00 Audubon Community School District Officiating 180.00 Casey’s Business Mastercard FFA Supplies 70.88 Bmo Financial Group FFA Admissions, Dance Team Entry, General Athletics, Track & Wrestling Software, Music Camp & Flag Team Supplies 10,234.95 Brandt, Dave Officiating 220.00 Brunner, Tim Officiating 220.00 BSN Sports, Inc. Boys Basketball Apparel 73.00 CD General Fund Fall Concession Pay & FFA Supplies

5,388.38 Cross Technologies, Inc. Wrestling Scales Calibration 195.00 Dollar General International Club Supplies 75.50 Eckles, Rick Officiating 140.00 Elite Awards Cross Country Awards 213.34 Four Seasons Fund Raising FFA Fundraiser Merchandise 31,205.74 Frost, Kevin Officiating 440.00 George, Ryan Officiating 105.00 Gilson, Eric Officiating 105.00 Graphic Edge, The International Club & Girls & Boys Basketball Apparel

1,025.95 Hadsall, Justin Officiating 105.00 Harding, Terry Officiating 105.00 Hawkins, Daniel OffIciating 105.00 Howell, Frank or Sarah Helping Hats Donation 1,193.69 Hy-Vee Winter Concessions & FFA Supplies 735.31 Ihsaa Cross Country Awards 50.00 Jostens, Inc. 2022 Yearbook Deposit 2,506.05 Kadner, James Officiating 105.00 Larkin, Chris Officiating 105.00 Leahy’s Lucky 7 Farm FFA Fundraiser Merchandise 16.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc General Athletic Supplies 14.99 Leon Journal Reporter FFA Supplies 15.00 Little, Dayton Officiating 105.00 Main Street Brickhouse Llc FFA Fundraiser Merchandise 1,291.51 Martin Bros Distributing Co, Inc. Winter Concessions 720.81 Mendenhall, Zach Officiating 290.00 National FFA Organization FFA Supplies 98.00 Pepsi-Cola Winter Concessions 1,179.28 Sam’s Club Direct Winter Concessions 445.36 Signature Signs FFA Supplies 330.24 Six Fifteen Graphics Boys & Girls Basketball Apparel

795.00 Teater, Mark Officiating 140.00 Wachter, Derek Officiating 105.00 Walmart International Club Supplies 30.41 TOTAL $60,901.39 GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 1-19-2022 Agriland Fs, Inc. Diesel 1,892.61 Agrivision Equipment Group Llc Additives 297.85 Alliant Energy / Ipl Electric 11,284.94 Amazon Instructional & Building Supplies & Transportation Repair Parts 1,406.20 Apple Inc. Computers 3,618.00 BMO Financial Group Instructional Supplies & Software, Transportation General Supplies & Pd Services & Supplies 2,446.12 Cintas

Transportation General Supplies 105.34 City Of Leon Water - Sewer Garbage 3,541.13 Continental Research Corp Transportation General Supplies 324.00 DCLI, Llc Equipment Rental 650.00 Deemer, Betty Rental Refund 65.00 Department Of Education Bus Inspections 950.00 Des Moines Register Library Periodicals 59.57 Dittmer, Bailey Contracted Service 95.00 Dollar General General & Instructional Supplies

139.25 Employee Benefit Systems Psf & Cobra Fees 737.25 Gilbert True Value Building Supplies 184.65 Gopher Sport Instructional Supplies 21.34 Grant City Skating Rink Admission Fees 125.00 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 260.20 GRM Networks Phone & Internet 1,292.96 Heartland Aea #11 Instructional Supplies 34.20 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn And Pest Control Pest Control 190.00 Hillyard/Des Moines Sanitary Supply Building, Cleaning & Grounds Supplies & Paper Products

2,154.66 Holmes Murphy Consulting Fees 1,875.00 Hy-Vee Instructional Supplies 690.95 Iowa Assoc. Of School Boards Registrations 400.00 Iowa Dept. Of Human Services Non-Fed Share Medicaid 7,085.26 Isfis, Inc. Background Checks 69.00 Jaymar Business Forms Inc. General Supplies 176.97 John Henry Foster Equipment Repair Parts 51.95 Kimball Midwest Transportation General Supplies 60.90 Lamoni Community School District 1st Semester Open Enrollment & 21st Century Quarterly Reimbursement

61,579.04 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Building Supplies 39.93 Leon Journal Reporter Publication Fees 2,500.06 Leon Plumbing Works Plumbing Repairs 319.99 Leonard, Chris Athletic Training Services 902.00 Lynch Dallas, Pc. Legal Services 115.50 M & M Welding Grounds Supplies 124.01 Mackin Educational

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Resources Instructional Supplies 785.02 Medical Enterprises, Inc. Idatp Driver Drug/ Alcohol Testing Fees & Annual Dues

815.00 Midwest Bus Parts, Inc. Repair Parts 4,548.93 Mormon Trail Community School 1st Semester Open Enrollment & 21st Century Quarterly Reimbursement

20,051.03 Mount Ayr Community School 1st Semester Open Enrollment

37,110.03 Office Machines Co General Supplies 433.24 Pitsco Education Llc Instructional Supplies 83.38 Red Oak Welding Supplies, Inc. Instructional Supplies 153.00 Retrofit CompanIes, Inc. Recycle Fees 525.05 Rieman Music East Instrument Repair 200.00 School Specialty, Llc Building Supplies 378.36 Six Fifteen Graphics Transportation General Supplies 60.00 Smith And Son Transportation General Supplies 161.00 Smith Feeder Supply, Inc. Instructional Supplies 225.50 Smith, Gunnar Contracted Service 180.24 Sondag, Rosa Reimburse / Instructional Supplies 86.18 Southwestern Community College Registrations 200.00 Symmetry Energy Solutions, Llc Natural Gas 2,539.52 Tharp Lawn Care MowingNovember 500.00 Timberline Billing Service Llc Purchased Service 917.68 Travis Mechanical & Controls Llc Hvac Repair 425.00 U.S. Cellular Custodial Cell Service 74.63 U.S. Postal Service Stamps 254.00 United Farmers Cooperative Instructional Supplies 306.50 Watson Auto Parts Transportation General Supplies & Repair Parts & Instructional Supplies

1,550.57 Wd Door Building Repair Service 506.50 TOTAL $180,936.19 SIGNED: Amber Swartz President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t52 Jan. 26, 2022

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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.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, January 26, 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 17, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met

in regular session on Monday, January 17, 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 10, 2022, regular session. Motion carried.

A quarterly report/update was provided by County Recorder Gale Norman.

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 adopt resolution to revise 2022 County Five Year Program.

Motion carried.

Decatur County Resolution 2022-10 2022 County Five Year Program Resolution 0.1 Decatur County Secondary Roads Unforeseen circumstances have arisen since adoption of the approved Secondary Road Five Year Program and previous revisions, requiring changes to the sequence, funding, and timing of the proposed work plan.

The Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, in accordance with Iowa Code section 309.22, initiates and recommends modification of the following project(s) in the accomplishment year (State Fiscal Year 2022), for approval by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), per Iowa Code 309.23 and Iowa DOT Instructional Memorandum 2.050.

Motion Bell/Christensen to approve semi final voucher for Keller Excavating for Project ER-C027(76)—5827. Motion carried.

Motion Bell/Christensen to appoint Mark Easter as County Medical Examiner.

Motion carried.

At 2:00 p.m., the Board participated in a teleconference with Nikki Goodchild and Ashley Maneman of Cottingham & Butler to discuss FY23 health insurance renewal projections.

The Board began work on the County’s FY23 budget. The Board reviewed the minutes of the County Compensation Board hearing and will take their recommendation under advisement as they work on the budget.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: 1st Ayd Corporation Shop Supplies/ Parts Cleaner $615.32 Access Systems Leasing Copies/Feb Lease 2,301.40 Agriland FS Inc. Fuel 4,101.37 Agrivision Equipment Group Hrdwr/Parts 1,236.91 AK Garage Veh Maint 414.80 Alliant Energy Utilities/Tower Rent 3,397.46 Alliant Energy Utilities 2,573.59 Alliant Energy Utilities 1,423.94 Alliant Energy Utilities 335.43 Aramark Uniform Services Custodial Supp 68.57 Capital One Trade Credit Supplies And Parts 297.54 Carquest Truck Parts 1,219.61 Centurylink Telephone 8.84 City Of Leon Water, Sewer, Garbage 370.12 City Of Leon Utilities 185.25 City Of Leon Utilities 228.00 City Of Leon Utilities 108.15 City Of Leon Utilities 93.05 Contractor Solutions Blades/Supplies771.24 County Treasurer Fuel 1,284.16 County Treasurer Fuel-Recyc Truck 632.00 County Treasurer Fuel 27.99 Culligan Water Cooler Service 2 Units 34.90 De Vries Law Office Plc Atty Fees 464.00 Decatur Co. Land Improvement Gr Project 435.00 Decatur Co Hospital Random Testing Collecting Fee 26.00 Decatur Co Public Health

20% Utilities 125.71 Decatur Co Public Health Dumpster Sh 20.53 Dist IV Recorders’ Assn Dues 50.00 Dollar General Custodial Supplies 52.27 Dollar General Custodial Supp 25.95 Egbert, Michael Mlg Reimb 33.00 Electronic Engineering Radio Maint 526.96 Gilbert True Value Supplies 184.94 Great Western Bank Dues/Supplies/ Postage/Custodial

4,310.80 Great Western Bank Fuel, Supplies, Monitor 919.56 GRM Networks Telephone 278.69 Hobart Service Maint 482.23 Hog Slat Pressure Washer Parts 94.64 Horton, Samantha Reimb - Planner 12.83 Hotsy Cleaning Systems Hot Water Pressure Washer

6,400.00 Housby Mack Inc. Truck Parts 486.56 Hy-Vee Food/Provns/ Supp 656.70 Hy-Vee Supplies 13.57 Independent Salt Co. Ice Control Salt 3,291.88 Iowa Concrete Paving Association Concrete Conf. 780.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Mmpi Evaluation 150.00 Iowa Negotiation Services Llc 3rd Qtr Negot/ Consult Fees 1,462.50 Iowa Negotiation Services Llc Fy22q3 25% Negot/Consult Hr

487.50 Iowa State Assoc. Of Counties Isac Spring Mtg 190.00 Jeanes, Lisa Hynden Cleapp Reimb 270.00 Lamar Advertising 100.00 Lamoni Municipal Util.

Utilities 25.12 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Custodial Supplies 39.99 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Supplies 60.89 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Custodial Supp 18.89 Leon Journal Reporter Ofc Supp 191.00 Leon Journal Reporter Official Publication 91.99 Leon Recycling And Auto Parts

Wheel 75.00 Leon Service Fuel 874.95 Leon Service Fuel 15.00 Mainstay Systems Of Iowa Llc Mo’ly Maint 1,383.00 Mediacom Phone/Internet/ Fax 229.27 Midwest Wheel Companies Parts 1,423.78 Mocic 2022 Membership 100.00 Norris Quarries Road Rock 8,093.80 Norris Quarries Ice Control Sand 1,669.93 North Lumber & Home Ctr Supplies 8.80 Office Machines Co. Phone Cords 54.16 Pierson, Janet 1099int Forms 39.09 Polk Co Treas (Med Ex’er) Med Ex’er Fees 184.77 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc. Tire Repairs 2,604.73 Powerplan Parts 19.45 Quill Corporation Office Supplies 35.98 Seneca Companies Parts For Fuel Pump Repairs 44.86 Solutions, Inc Trend Micro/ Repair Svc 807.86 S’Ern Iowa Council Of Govt Matching Fds For Grant 75.00 S’ern Iowa Plumbing Llc Shower Drain Maint 220.00 S’ern Iowa Towing & Recovery Veh Maint 147.45 S’ern Iowa Towing & Recovery Mount Tires/ Supp 96.00 Storey Kenworthy Ofc Supp 656.64 Truck Center Companies Truck Repairs 2,349.03 Truck Equipment Inc. Grease 56.43 Vander Haag’s Inc. Truck Parts 205.00 W.R.D. Landfill Trash 20.00 Watson Auto Parts Truck Parts 551.83 Wayne County Public Health Tobacco Ed 694.91 Windstream Lakedale, Inc. E911 Svc 3.19 Written Word Llc Public Ntcs 335.00 Written Word Llc Bos Proc 232.21 Ziegler Inc. Dozer Rebuild 244,811.80 Ziegler Inc Filters/Parts 2,790.18 Total $315,398.44 The following claims approved by the conservation board were paid: Alliant Energy Electricity-LR $514.76 Boswells Guns & Ammo Ammunition 375.00

Centurylink Telephone 24.10 City Of Leon Water/ Garbage-LR 186.74 Clarke Electric Co-Op. Electricity - LR 369.41 Decatur Co. Land Improvement Skid Loader Work 225.00 Dollar General Supplies 13.65 Ferrellgas, L.P. Lp Gas 152.94 Great Western Bank Supplies 337.22 Howrey Construction Trail Constr Pymt 004 82,775.19 Iwinr Conference 45.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Supplies 203.98 Leon Journal Reporter Invitations 70.00 Rauch, Ron Toilet Pumping 375.00 Snyder & Associates Trail Engineering 10,041.15 Southern Iowa Building Center Supplies 65.99 Southwest Iowa Rec Electricity - SB 215.91 Sport Wade Inc. Tire Repair 31.20 Treasurer - State Of Iowa Sales Tax 193.00 Watson Auto Parts Equipmt Repair 31.76 Total $96,247.00 The following claims were paid by the WRD Landfill, Decatur County, fiscal agent: Access Systems Leasing IT Services $556.30 Carolina Software Software Support 250.00 Champlin Tire Recycling Inc. Disposal Of Tires 1,156.80 City Of Corning Leachate Disposal For Dec. 5,509.65 County Auditor Qtrly Fiscal Agent Exp 4,391.63 Evora Consulting Engineering Annual Services 830.00 Pearce, David Paper Worker 667.50 United Farmers Cooperative Bulk Diesel - Propane 1,231.08 Total $14,592.96 With no further business to come before the Board, the Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t52 Jan. 26, 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.

01/15/22 SO/ISP responded to a traffic accident NB at the 12mm on I35.

Leon PD responded to a pitbull at Parkview Apartments in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a car in the ditch on W South St. in Lamoni.

01/16/22 SO/Leon PD/Lamoni PD/ Leon fire, Lamoni fire, Lineville fire, Allerton fire, Mercer fire responded to a house fire on Lineville Road near Lineville, Ia. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on N Linden in Lamoni.

01/17/22 SO arrested/booked Andrew Bales, Lacona, Ia to serve time for Lucas County on an OWI charge.

Leon PD arrested Michael Harrell on a public intox charge in Leon. He was booked into jail and held.

01/18/22 SO responded to a disabled vehicle in the roadway on NW School St. in Leon.

SO responded to a disabled vehicle in the roadway on J14 near Van Wert.

Leon PD arrested Timothy Hutchison of Leon on a FTA burglary 3rd warrant.

He was booked into jail and held.

01/19/22 SO responded to a disabled vehicle in the roadway on J20 near Garden Grove.

SO responded to a domestic assault in Van Wert.

SO responded to Ringgold County to assist with mutual aid on an active break in with a potentially armed subject.

Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on E 10th St in Lamoni.

SO arrested/booked Dustin Fickes of Van Wert on an FTA DWB/Poss warrant.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment report on N Linden St. in Lamoni.

01/20/22 SO responded to a single car accident on 210th Ave, north of Davis City.

Lamoni PD responded to

a welfare check on E 10th St. in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a disabled vehicle on I35 near the 4mm.

Lamoni PD responded to a missing puppy on W 10th St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to an open 911 line on 205th St near Grand River.

01/21/22 SO/Lamoni PD responded to a suspicious call in Decatur.

LAFD/Lamoni PD/SO/ DCH/LMU responded to a house fire on N State St. in Lamoni.

SO/Leon PD responded to an intoxicated driver on I35 in Decatur County.

MAGISTRATE

Chet Allen Clark, Seymour, IA, failure to obey stop sign or yield right of way. Total $93.00.

Kip Allen Shane Cowden, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $63.25.

Bret Allen Doty, Woodburn, fraudulant use of registration. Total $55.00.

Bret Allen Doty, Woodburn, operation nonregistered vehicle. Total $135.50.

Laron Monte Evans, Huxley, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $89.50.

Thomas Joseph Mate, Kellerton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $192.99.

Dustin Lee Riley, Osceola, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Total $794.37.

Angela Dawn Ruth, Albuquerque, NM, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $192.99.

Robert S. Anderson, Leon, IA, operation without registration card or plate.

Total $174.58.

Robert Bradley Bennett, Independence, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $71.50.

Robert Bradley Bennett, Independence, MO, failure to maintain control. Total $270.29.

Robert Bradley Bennett, Independence, MO, failure to obey stop sign or yield right of way. Total $71.50.

Robert Bradley Bennett, Independence, MO, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $71.50.

Robert Bradley Bennett, Independence, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $71.50.

Robert Bradley Bennett, Independence, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $71.50.

Ricky James Brammer, Weldon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $469.45.

Chet Allen Clark, Seymour, IA, failure to obey stop sign or yield right of way. Total $93.00.

Gina Renee Eakes, Lamoni, IA, striking fixtures.

Total $450.39.

Zachariah James Houser, Centerville, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $90.42.

Zachariah James Houser, Centerville, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $81.36.

Zachariah James Houser, Centerville, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $147.34.

James Dean Nash, Jr., Lamoni, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Total $55.00.

Hilda Ortiz Vasquez, Osceola, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $55.00.

Kamal I Yarbouh Marin, Bloomington, IN, driving while license is denied, suspended, cancelled, or revoked. Total $60.00.

Brant Mitchell Peltier, Angleton, TX, speeding 55 or under zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00.

Michelle Buckingham, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Landon Cole Lankford, Van Wert, IA, person under 21 using tobacco/vapor product 1. Total $70.00.

Alfredo Bernal Robles, Perry, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Johnathon Lynn Huddleston, Wharton, TX, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Sara Nicole Richardson, Tyler, TX, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Robert Donahue Schleider, Benbrook, TX, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru

10 over). Total $118.25.

Kelley Jo Grammar, Shawnee, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Janet Luceil Brandt, Algona, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Eduardo Nabor Rosas Arevalo, Coon Rapids, IA, no valid drivers license. Total $354.00.

Eduardo Nabor Rosas Arevalo, Coon Rapids, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $428.75.

CORRESPONDENTS In the Library Loop (continued from page 4))

they are sent automatically and then have dibs on reading them first. There will also be a plaque placed inside noting the names of the generous 'adopter.'

We have had some inquiries about authors in the adult collection, for whom we need adopters. If you are a fan of Michael Brandman, Elin Hilderbrand, Fredrik Backman or Stephen King, these are authors of popular books that we would love to see adopted. Stop in or give us a call at 641-4466332 to learn more.

In case you were not aware, our wireless printers allow you to easily print from your smartphone or tablet.

By simply connecting to our wireless network and selecting the appropriate printer, pages can be printed.

Printing is $0.25/page for either black and white or color.

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.

Weldon

KATHY MASON Our sympathy to the Bill Chumbley family for the loss of Ruby Chumbley.

So glad to have Letha and Larry back in their home.

I haven’t been to church to get news due to I’ve been under the weather. I’m on the mend now.

Connie and Gareth Deemer celebrated their 60th anniversary.

They had friends from Nashville that attended the gathering on January 20.

Buck Mason’s sister, Mabel Pack, 92 of Wichita, Kansas died January 4. Cindy Mason Morman and husband Jeff attended the funeral.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

Stephen M. Hines and Virginia L. Hines to Jeffrey S. Alkema and Rebecca S. Alkema - SW 1/4 SW 1/4 in Section 20, T 67 N, R 24

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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.

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.”

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 8) W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $319.20.

Misty McClure nka Misty Dawn DeGroot and Todd DeGroot to Misty Dawn DeGroot and Todd DeGroot - Lots 4 and 5, block 1, Clark's Addition to Davis City, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Terry W. Boswell and Pabalene A. Boswell to Terry Boswell and Pabalene Boswell, Trustees of the Terry and Pabalene Boswell Living Trust dated December 29, 2021 - Commencing 863' S and 681' E of the NW corner of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to beginning.

(Being lot 27 of Condit's sub-division #2, a plat filed without certificate in office of Decatur County Auditor on January 6, 1977). No transfer stamps.

Terry Boswell and Pabalene Boswell to Matthew Gilliland and Kristy Gilliland as co-trustees of Gilliland Family Trust dated February 5, 2021 - Parcel "A" located in the E ½ of the NE 1/4 of Section 4, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa, as described

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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

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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. tf42c

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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.

EOE

• 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 26, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4)

He was named Todd Layne.

Showling at the Strand Theatre were "Gone With The Wind" and "Dr. Zhivago."

Ada Davis and Florence Brooks were hostesses of the Priscilla Club. New members for the year were Darlene Hamilton, Daisy Moore, Wilma Helton, Mary Lou Moffett and LaVeta Potter.

75 YEARS AGO (January 23, 1947) Twenty-two 4-H boys attended Des Moines meet – By adopting fly control practice on their home farms and demonstrating the use of DDT, Decatur County 4-H members helped with the state-wide fly control campaign, 22 4-H boys and their leaders learned at a district livestock conservation day held in Des Moines. The meeting was attended

by Danny Warren, Earl Hanthorn, and leader Frank Lewis, True Blue Club; Jay Martin, Raymond Martin and Harold Green, Bloomington Rustlers; Glen Campbell, Mervyn Johnson and leader Ralph Snively, Evergreen Livewires; Dale Bracewell, Sam Buck, J.D. Kelly, Albert Flummer, assistant leader, and Ardon Williams, leader of the Teeners' Delight; Gene Thompson, Eugene Foland, Jimmy Crees, and leader Paul Crees, Maple Grove Eager Beavers; Gordon Binning, Cloyd Foland, assistant leader, and Otto Akers, leader of the Decatur County Achievers; also Arvid Miller, county extension director.

Made forced landing – Vernon Andrew, a member of the Grand River Pilots' Club, was compelled to make a forced landing. Mr. Andrew was flying a Cessna 120 at about 800 feet when the motor cut out. Having practiced several forced landings, he was able to set the plane down on the Ben Little farm near Elk Chapel.

The Rebekah lodge of Decatur initiated Mrs. Marion O'Donnel at their last meeting. They installed the following elective officers: Addie Havens, N.G.; Ruth Scott, V.G.; Dorothy Surber, R.S.; Rowena Carter, F.S.; Jean Jones, T.; Darlene Norman, W.; and Genevieve Havens, C. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chaney, Mrs. Morris Arnold and Lillian Hunter were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Elliott.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Simmerman of Van Wert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles LaFollette, Mr. and Mrs. James Worden and Judy spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Carl LaFollette in honor of their daughter Faye Worden's birthday.

Mrs. Raymond Housh was complimented with a birthday dinner when a group of friends gathered at the home with wellfilled baskets. Mrs. Less Barnett brought a large angel food cake which was the center of the table decorations. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Seifkas and Bud, Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Hepburn Anderson, Glen and Larry Dean, Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Dick McCleary and Heldchildren, Over New Virginia; Barbara Johnson, Leon, and the Housh family.

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

Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

January 28, 29 and 30.

American Underdog Rated PG 1 hr. 52 mins.

The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.

ALL TICKETS $5 All concessions $2 each.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

No credit cards accepted on site.

Cardinal Wrestling

(continued from page 5)

1:18) 285: Dane Dyer over (CDEC) (For.) 106: Alexis Alexander over (CDEC) (For.) VS CORYDON 106, 113 and 120: Double Forfeits, 126: Cord Hamilton (CDEC) over Cooper Anderson (Fall 4:41) 132: Cody Morgan (CDEC) over (WAYN) (For.) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Blaine Spence (Fall 1:00) 145: Evahn Wallace (CDEC) over Jace Pipes (Fall 0:54) 152 and 160: Double Forfeits 170: Odin Rivera (CDEC) over (WAYN) (For.) 182: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over (WAYN) (For.) 195: Double Forfeit 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Cutler Buban (Fall 1:42) 285: Double Forfeit VS DM EAST 120: Cord Hamilton (CDEC) over Esteban Maceda (Fall 1:47) 126: Xander Mielke over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Cody Morgan (CDEC) over (DME) (For.) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Jason Rivas (Fall 1:23) 145: Zach Niederklopfer over Evahn Wallace (CDEC) (MD 15-5) 152: Daniel Zeoh over (CDEC) (For.) 160: Kayte Yaw over (CDEC) (For.) 170: Kong Lee over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (Dec 8-7) 182: Braden Gordon over Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) (MD 13-2) 195: Sean Shehan over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Kendell Fuller over (CDEC) (For.) 285: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Armando Pacheco (Fall 3:11) 106: Double Forfeit 113: Pradesh Rai (DME) over (CDEC) (For.) Two nights later the squad traveled to Davis County only to lose all three contests.

They lost to Albia 21-57, Davis County 30-42, and Pleasantville 28-47.

VS ALBIA 145: Evahn Wallace (CDEC) over Carter Folkerts (Fall 2:56) 152: Eli Zanoni over (CDEC) (For.) 160: Lance Helm over (CDEC) (For.) 170: Carter Kamerick over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (Dec 6-4) 182: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over Devin Kimball (Fall 1:31) 195: Nate Ballard over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Paul Ballard (Dec 13-6) 285: Carson Rankin over (CDEC) (For.) 106: Logan Wingett over (CDEC) (For.) 113: Carter Anderson over (CDEC) (For.) 120: Brodie Conner over Cord Hamilton (CDEC) (Fall 2:47) 126: Dawson Bonnett over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Bode Thompson over Cody Morgan (CDEC) (Fall 3:53) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Joey Pearson (Fall 3:28) VS DAVIS COUNTY 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Morgan

IOWA REPUBLICAN PARTY CAUCUS 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

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Precinct 2

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

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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

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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.

VanHemert (Fall 1:28) 145: Taylor Huggins over Evahn Wallace (CDEC) (Fall 2:55) 152: Dean Bragg Jr. over (CDEC) (For.) 160: Luke Farley over (CDEC) (For.) 170: Odin Rivera (CDEC) over (For.) 182: Double Forfeit 195: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over Brayden Hartman (Fall 1:48) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over (For.) 285: Double Forfeit 106: Emmitt Newton over (CDEC) (For.) 113: Kade Martin over (CDEC) (For.) 120: Cord Hamilton (CDEC) over Blaine Meyer (Fall 2:42) 126: Dawson Townsend over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Deken Sorensen over Cody Morgan (CDEC) (Fall 1:28) VS PLEASANTVILLE 152: Jacob Hiemstra over (CDEC) (For.) 160: Double Forfeit 170: Dillen Ammons over Odin Rivera (CDEC) (TF 18-3 3:23) 182: Jesse Niebauer (CDEC) over Martin Hare (Fall 0:48) 195: Trevor Daggett over (CDEC) (For.) 220: Tegan Carson (CDEC) over Alex Swanson (Fall 2:00) 285: Colton Miller over (CDEC) (For.) 106: Tommy Booth over (CDEC) (For.) 113: Jesse Smith over (CDEC) (For.) 120: Cord Hamilton (CDEC) over Jacob Van Eck (Fall 2:53) 126: Caleb Cook over (CDEC) (For.) 132: Kitt Lundy over Cody Morgan (CDEC) (Fall 0:34) 138: Devin Adams (CDEC) over Trevor Nickel (MD 10-2) 145: Evahn Wallace (CDEC) over Brock Jones (Fall 1:58) The Cardinals conclude the regular season this Saturday at the Roland-Story Tournament and will play host for the first time since 1994 to the 2A Sectional 3 tournament on February 5 starting at Noon.

Cardinal Boys Basketball (continued from page 5)

62, against Nodaway Valley. The first quarter, the Cardinals blew the Wolverines out of the water with the 18-6 score. The second quarter, CD outscored the Wolverines again, 18-15. The third quarter, the Wolverines outscored the Cards, 14-10, but the Cards still had the 11 point lead heading into the final 8 minSTATS vs. (NV) Tyke Hullinger Trey Hullinger Gunnar Smith Matthew Boothe Jack Scrivner Sam Boothe Spencer Smith Kyle Linhart Grant Boyd

Pts 0 24 10 11 13 8 2 0 0

FG 0/2 6/12 3/6 5/10 4/5 3/3 1/2 0/1 0/0

Cardinal Girls' Basketball (continued from page 5)

the arc. At the free throw line, CD went 10/21, good for 47.6%.

Vs. Nodaway Valley In the battle against Nodaway Valley, the Cards had the Lady Wolverines on the ropes, ahead with only a few seconds remaining on the clock, but ended up losing in overtime, 70-76.

The Cards had a STATS vs. (NV) Lauren Martin Hallee Hamilton Mara Dykes Layni Masters Harrisen Bevan Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen Aniston Jones

Pts 23 13 4 7 19 2 0 2

FG 7/12 4/10 1/2 3/10 8/16 1/4 0/3 1/1

utes. The Wolverines were able to outscore the Cards 27-22, but the Cards still dominated with the fourth consecutive win.

"It was a very physical game," stated Coach Booth. "We struggled adapting the first quarter, but our bench got us going. Sam hit a couple 3s and Spencer, Kyle and Grant played great defense. Trey was able to lead us scoring.

Jack, Trey and Matt hit some big free-throws to finish the game."

3Pt 0/1 2/6 0/1 1/2 0/1 2/2 0/0 0/1 0/0

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 0/0 3 1 0 0 10/13 8 3 4 0 4/7 3 3 1 2 0/1 8 2 1 4 5/8 11 3 1 3 0/2 3 1 0 1 0/0 1 4 0 0 0/0 1 0 1 0 0/0 2 0 0 0

rough first quarter, trailing 12-22 before outscoring the Wolverines in the second quarter, 19-13. The third quarter was an even split, 1414, still trailing by 4 going into the final 8 minutes. The Cards were able to overcome their deficit with the 21-17 split, taking the lead in the end of the quarter.

The score was tied 6666 when the clock ran out, causing the game to go into overtime.

The Cards were unfortunately outscored by the Wolverines, 4-10.

3Pt 4/8 1/4 0/0 1/4 0/0 0/0 0/3 0/0

FT Rbd Ast Stl Blk 5/6 6 3 3 0 4/5 3 2 3 0 2/2 3 2 5 0 0/1 1 0 0 0 3/6 5 0 2 1 0/0 6 1 2 0 0/0 3 1 0 0 0/2 2 0 1 0