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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022
P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 49
A Year in Review
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(continued from last week) October 6... The Decatur County area was promoting National 4-H Week, National Newspaper Week and Fire Prevention Week. Decatur County's COVID rate was dropping. Sally's Nutrition hosted the monthly Leon Chamber Coffee.
Water Pipe Break Causes CHCSI in Leon to Close Temporarily
As reported on Facebook Monday morning, due to a water pipe bursting, the Community Health Centers of Southern October 13... Iowa, Leon location, The annual Leon is CLOSED at least Fall Festival held on through January 9th. the courthouse square If you had an apwas once again a suc- Pictured L to R-Roger Iverson, SC District AIF Director, Jack Van Laar, County Extension Program pointment scheduled and Fair Business Manager, Brenda Shields, Fair Board Member, Beth Elliott, Fair Board Member, cess. this week, you will be Names were an- Cherlyn Hullinger, Fair Board Treasurer , Donna Norman, Fair Board President, and Tara Norman, contacted about renounced for the candi- Fair Board Member/Secretary. scheduling. dates for the upcoming city and school election Leon City on November 3. October 20... Leon's Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri welcomes Jerry McIntire as Senior Vice President of Lending. Bradley Phelps crashed his Chevy Camaro in a single car accident on the west edge of Lamoni. Both of CD's Cross Country Teams were named POI champions.
Decatur County Fair Receives ‘Blue Ribbon Fair’ Award
The Decatur County Fair, held in Leon, has been awarded the 2021 ‘Blue Ribbon Fair’ Award by the Board of Directors of the Association of Iowa Fairs. The award was presented to the Fair’s Board of Directors at the Association’s 2021 Conference and Annual Meeting, which was held December 10 to 12 at the Airport Holiday October 27... Inn in Des Moines, IA. Central Decatur's The Decatur Cross Country teams County Fair was chosen advanced to the State Meet at Fort Dodge. than 40 years treating The boys placed 1st patients in Decatur and the girls earned County. 2nd. Mary Stogdill of SIRWA, based in Grand River reported Creston, broke ground how scammers tried to for their own new water get a large amount of treatment plant. money from her over Nancy Daiker and her laptop computer. Barry Peterson reCD Cross Country tired from the Decatur boys placed 7th as a County Sheriff's team and the girls endDepartment after 23 ed up in 16th place at years of service to the the state meet. county.
to receive the award from all the Fairs in the Association’s South Central District. “One member Fair in each of the Association’s six fair districts in Iowa is presented this award each year.” stated Thomas Barnes, Executive Director of the Association. “The Fair that receives this award must have shown progress in providing service to the youth programs in their community, plus show
distinguished service to the community in both the Fair and interim events. My wife Sue and I have visited the Decatur County Fair many times and we found it does indeed serve very well the community as outlined in the guidelines of this award.” “The Board of Directors of the Association of Iowa Fairs would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the Decatur County Fair Board and
their spouses for their commitment to their Fair, and to the fair industry in Iowa.” Barnes added. “We also would like to thank the Decatur County Extension Service, 4-H leaders and members, area FFA Chapters and all the many other area volunteers that are involved with the Fair. They all combined to make the Decatur County Fair a ‘Blue Ribbon Fair’.
the Leon City Council with terms beginning January 2022. Amber Swartz, Cassy Allen, Andrew Sullivan and Sean Saxton were elected to the Central Decatur School Board. Central Decatur's Drama Department was presenting Mamma Mia at the SCIT Theatre for three performances. November 10... Cherlyn Hullinger November 3... Jon Erb, Jerry was recognized for her Dr. Mark Easter, Parsons and Tonya 30 years of employment D.O. retired after more Lindsey were elected to with Great Western Bank.
Supervisors was seeking public comment about proposed precinct boundary changes at a public healing. As of October, there were 644 students enrolled at Central Decatur in grades K-12.
Superintendent Kyle Sheets explained the musty smell of Leon's tap water. Fire damaged the home of Danielle Hatfield and her children. Central Decatur FFA was completing plans for Leon Noel to be held at the CD School commons.
Winter Storm Ushers In New Year
The snow piles around the square have returned. As predicted, Mother Nature helped usher in the New Year by dropping the first snow storm onto the area, as well as the majority of the rest of the state, Saturday. Light, blowing snow started early Saturday morning and continued to intensify throughout the day. Winds continued to be brisk, causing considerable amounts of drifting. When the snow had stopped falling, upwards of six inches were left on the ground in the Leon area. Various other amounts were reported throughout the county. Humeston was in the nine inch range. On Sunday, bitter cold settled in for the start of the day, however there was warmth in the sun that accompanied it. Temperatures were to climb into the mid to upper 30’s Tuesday, with another round of cold weather mid-week. The 30s were predicted to return this weekend.
November 17... The county had an increase in positive COVID cases. CD School held their annual Veterans Day program honoring all Veterans present and past. The family farms of Bob Chastain and Rosalie Steven and Lauralee O'Grady were honored for being Heritage Farms - owned by the same family for over 150 years. November 24... The Decatur County Hospital broke ground for construction to begin on the new Outpatient Speciality Clinic located on the east side of the present building. Members of Leon Boy Scout Troop 102 repaired fitness stations on the Little River Scenic Pathway. Former Graceland University President Bill Higdon passed away in North Dakota. December 1... Longtime Leon businessman Floyd Collins, 93, passed away at Westview Acres Care Center. The Decatur County Board of
December 8... Leon Water
Council Meeting January 10
The regular monthly meeting of the Leon City Council will be held Monday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at the city hall.
Leon Chamber Meeting Jan. 6
Leon Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, at the Decatur County Hospital. December 15... Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa announced its new brand identity. Its name was changed to Infinity Health. Decatur County Conservation announced the beginning of a "Women in the (continued on page 8)
Bailie Schuldt Competes at Vegas Even though it only takes one time to qualify in breakaway for "The Rope for the Crown" held in Las Vegas, Bailie Schuldt won three major championships before deciding to accept to compete. At "The Rope for the Crown," held on December 4, Bailie finished with a 7th place overall out of 75 of the best of the best ladies. Bailie received her first qualification by winning the IRA (Interstate Rodeo Association) but she turned it down. Then she earned a second qualification by winning the IRCA (
Iowa Rodeo Cowboy Association) yet again turning it down. After winning her third qualification through the URA (United Rodeo Association), Bailie decided this was a sign and told her family "I was meant to be out there so I accepted my spot." The adventure began with Bailie taking her two horses to Las Vegas, Minnie and Cat. A true champion knows to go with your gut. Her game plan was to ride Minnie as this was who she had practiced and prepared for Vegas with but at the last second after grand
entry, her gut was telling her to get on Cat. Bailie ran back to the trailer, saddled Cat and rode her. "I think my gut was right cause we did well," stated Schuldt. In the first round, Bailie was able to score a 2.89. The second round time was a 4.1, on a fast calf. The third round Bailie delivered a 2.96 and with the short go, a 2.56. "I roped against the best of the best going down the road," added Schuldt. "I was proud to be able to hang with them. Vegas, what an experience it was to be in Las Vegas and be competing.
Bailie Schuldt makes a quick catch of this calf during one of her runs in Vegas. (contributed photo)
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LOCALS Southwestern Community College (SWCC), Creston, Iowa, recently announced the names of students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2021 Fall Semester. RIAN BEVAN, of Leon, Iowa, Associate of Arts degree --Southwestern Community College (SWCC), Creston, Iowa, recently announced the names of students named to the President's List and Dean's List for the Fall 2021 semester. To be included on the President's List, a student must attain a 3.50 or above on a 4.0 grade point average. The following student was named to the President's List: BRIANNA RYAN, of Leon, Iowa --To be included on the Dean's List, a student must attain at least a 3.00 on a 4.0 grade point average. The following student was named to the Dean's List: CADEN SHORT, of Decatur, Iowa
DEATH NOTICE HEWLETT, Kim, 49, of Leon, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Arrangements are pending through SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home, of Leon, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Kirk of Leon, children: Kolton of Atlantic and Kolby of Leon, mother Kathy Watson of Ottumwa and brother Dan Cunningham.
Father Samuel Danso officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. Arrangements were through Kale Funeral Home in Osceola, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the Journey for Joy Foundation or St. Brendans Catholic Church, both in Leon.
M C B R O O M , Shirley Jean, 85, of Garden Grove, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at her home. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. H U L L I N G E R , on Saturday, January Arlo Victor, 100, of 8, 2022, at the Slade Leon, Iowa, died on - O'Donnell Funeral Monday, December Home in Leon, Iowa. 27, 2021, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Leon Bible Church in Leon, with Pastor Ron Helton officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon. Arrangements were through the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon.
OBITUARIES
B E N N E T T , Thomas Lee, 78, of Huntsville, Alabama and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Thursday, November 25, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are through Laughlin Service Funeral Home in Huntsville. MAUGHAN, Dr. John Francis, 88, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Unity Point Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Dahl-Van HoveSchoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls, with Pastor Christopher Bowden officiating. Interment was held at the Fairview Cemetery, Cedar Falls. Memorials may be given to support Allen College, Christian Crusaders and Fresh Wind Worship at Western Home communities.
LEAHY, Crystal "Cricket" Ann, 67, of Van Wert, Iowa, died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at St. Brendans Catholic Church in Leon, Iowa, with
K I R K PAT R I C K , Earl Eugene, 55, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Arrangements are pending through Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Davis.
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HEIDE, Laura Lee, 52, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon. Arrangements are pending through the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. Survivors include her daughter, Melissa Horzuesky.
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ARLO VICTOR HULLINGER Arlo Victor Hullinger, age 100, of Leon, Iowa, the third son of Earl Victor and Cecil Clare (Hamilton) Hullinger, was born August 29, 1921, at his parents’ home in rural Decatur County, Iowa near Boothtown. He died peacefully on December 29, 2021, at Southern Hills Specialty Care Center in Osceola, Iowa. Arlo grew up in Decatur County on his parents’ farm. He attended Hardscrabble Country School and then Leon High School, graduating in 1939. He attended Iowa State University for two years. With World War II approaching, he left college to help his father on the farm. On December 12, 1941, he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Sage. They made their home on a farm in Decatur County and were blessed with five children, Larry Ray, Linda Sue, Donald Dean, Lila Kay, and Cindy Jo. Arlo was a farmer; he started with teams of horses and ended using tractors. Arlo loved God, his family, Iowa State Cyclones, Chicago Cubs, rodeos, and politics. He was a Democrat through and through. In 1965 Arlo ran for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives and won, he served until 1981. While in office Arlo and Betty moved into Leon. From 1987 until 1991 he served in the Iowa State Agriculture Department as Chief of Dairy Trade Practices under Dale Cochran. After a battle with cancer, Betty passed away in 1988. Arlo retired in 1991. He taught himself how to play the guitar and enjoyed playing at music jams where he met his second love, Madra Bettis. They enjoyed
music jams, traveling in their RV, and wintering in Arizona. Arlo was an active member in the legislature. He could recall having to write his own bills in the beginning. He was instrumental in making Little River Lake and Watershed a reality so his constituents could have safe drinkable water and relieve the flooding downstream. He was known as a peacemaker. He said he got along with everyone including Chuck Grassley. Arlo was able to stay in his own home until the last six months. His daughter, Lila and son-in-law, Mike moved in with him the last six years to care for him. Lila can fondly remember the adventures they went on. He always introduced her as his daughter, his driver, and his nurse. Arlo was an active member of the church. He accepted Jesus at an early age and was baptized in Little River just west of New Salem Church. He was a member of Bethel Baptist, Bethel First Baptist, and last at Calvary Baptist Church. Undoubtedly, many people remember his singing and teachings. Arlo’s big goal the last few years was to make it to 100, which he accomplished this year in August. Preceding him in death were his parents; parents-in-law; wives, Betty and Madra; and son, Larry. He is survived by his children, Linda Seckington of Overland Park, Kansas, Don and Veronica Hullinger of Van Wert, Iowa, Lila and Mike McVey of Leon, and Cindy and Jesse Vaughn of Springdale, Washington; grandchildren, Scott Hullinger of Apache Junction, Arizona, Todd and Candace Hullinger of Phoenix, Arizona, Chad and Leanna Hullinger of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tony McDaniel of Des Moines, Iowa, Steven Hullinger of Linden, Iowa, Brian Hullinger of Anchorage, Alaska, Delissa Van Zee and fiancé, Kyle Carter of Burlington, Iowa, and Tina Talley of Leon; great grandchildren; great, great grandchil-
dren; sister-in-law, Barbara Hullinger of Clear Lake, Iowa; nieces and nephews; cousins; and a multitude of friends.
THOMAS LEE BENNETT Thomas Lee Bennett, 78, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. He was born in Leon, Iowa on June 13, 1943 to Arlo and Pat Bennett. Tom graduated with a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Arizona State University. He was an Air Force Captain until his entrepreneurial spirit led him to Huntsville where he spent the last two decades of his career supporting PEO Aviation. A husband, father, friend and mentor, Tom was a good, giving Christian man. He loved his family with all his heart. He would tell you he was happiest around his grandchildren, when all gathered together to eat, share stories, and laugh. He is now rejoicing in Heaven with friends and family. Tom is deeply loved and will be missed forever. Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Ann Bennett; children, Kimberly and David Byrge, Tyler and Teresa Bennett, and Jennifer and Tyler Trent; grandchildren, Kayla Byrge, Seth Bennett, Lindsey Lee Byrge Miller (and Kennedy), Grace Bennett, Noah Trent, and Molly Bennett; brother, Allan and Neda Bennett; and sisters, Marcia and John Chastain, and Mary and Mark Sharp. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date via social media. (More Obituaries on page 3)
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Five Generations Celebrate Christmas
Five generations of the Dwight Herkelman’s family celebrated Christmas together. Pictured left to right was great grandfather Sam Herkelman, Shell Knob, MO; grandfather Bill Herkelman, Waterloo, holding Landry Sinnwell, Norwalk; great-great grandfather Dwight Herkelman, Leon; and mother Chelsea Sinnwell, also of Norwalk.
OBITUARIES
DR. JOHN FRANCIS MAUGHAN Dr. John Francis Maughan, 88, of Cedar Falls, passed away Christmas morning, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at Unity Point Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa. John was born Oct. 29, 1933, in Leon, Iowa, the son of Clyde Nicholas and Helen Clare (Gammill) Maughan. He attended school in Leon where he played football and was a lifeguard at the city pool. He graduated from Leon High School in 1952. He graduated from the University of Iowa pre-medical program in 1954 and from the medical school in 1958. John met the love of his life, Ruth Anna (Witthoft) in August of 1957. They dated almost every night until they married June 22, 1958. John and Ruth raised three children, son John II and twin daughters Laura and Linda. In 1958, John interned at Broadlawns Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, and in 1959 he opened a general practice in Baxter, Iowa, where Ruth worked as his office nurse. In 1968, he moved his practice to Newton, Iowa where he practiced until 1969 when he returned to the University of Iowa for a three-year radiol-
ogy residency. In 1972, John and his family moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, when John began serving as a radiologist at Allen Memorial Hospital, Waterloo. While at Allen, he also worked at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Cedar Falls, Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Grundy Center, Iowa, and Waverly Municipal Hospital, Waverly, Iowa. He met many wonderful people while working in medicine and retired in June of 1997. John enjoyed yardwork – caring for his lawn, beautiful flower beds and salsa gardens – needlework, woodworking and playing his Lowery organ. John and Ruth also enjoyed organ lessons through Lowery and attended several conventions. John and Ruth loved to travel and visited South Africa, Germany, Ireland, England, and Scandinavian countries, often with a close group of friends from Nazareth Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls, where they were long-time members. For many years they enjoyed couples’ brunch with Nazareth friends each Sunday after church. John was a member of the Iowa State Medical Society, Black Hawk County Medical Society, Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, Northeast Iowa Woodcarvers and Ducks Unlimited. John was devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by three children, son John Francis Maughan II (Diane), daughter Laura Bowden (Monte), and daughter Linda Maughan. Grandchildren include Nick Maughan (Natasha Canada), Chris Bowden (Marci), Reed Bowden (EmaLea), Michael Bowden (Megan) and
Braden Bowden (Kayla). Great granddaughters Destiny and Willow Maughan, Wrenley Bowden and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth, grandson Matthew Maughan, brother Nicholas (Vera), brother Matthew (Jerry) and sister Arametta (Jim).
school in 1969. Following school, she married Claude Eugene Hutchison. They were blessed with three children, Tim, James, and Jamie. Mary’s adult working life started out as a certified nurses aide and medicine tech at Leon Care Center. After its closure, she took computer classes at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa and became a ward clerk at Westview Acres Care Center. She worked there for over 20 years until her retirement on September 21, 2018. In her free time, Mary enjoyed playing the slots at the casino. She and her co-worker and good friend, Lee Ann Goodmote, enjoyed visiting and eating out together. Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Calvin Collins; and grandson, Michael James Dohrn. Survivors include her children, Tim Hutchison and wife, Carrie of Leon, Jim Hutchison and wife, Jessica Nichole of Leon, and Jamie Hutchison and companion, Shawn Smith of New Virginia, Iowa; grandchildren, Dalton, Lexy, Paisley, Kiera, Janessa, Jocelyn, Kylie, Jacob, Lorenzo III, Kurious, Ean, Autumn, Aryah, and Titan; great grandson, Camden; brother, Duane Collins of Spokane, Washington; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
MARY LOUISE HUTCHISON Mary Louise Hutchison, age 70, of Leon, Iowa, the daughter of George and Laveta (Tharp) Collins, was born March 22, 1951, at Trenton, Missouri. She died at the Decatur County Hospital in Leon on Tuesday, DeCRYSTAL “CRICKET” cember 21, 2021. ANN LEAHY Mary grew up in Crystal “Cricket” Trenton, Missouri and graduated from high Ann Leahy, daughter of
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Joseph William Buckingham and Rosetta (Smith) Buckingham was born June 9, 1954 in Leon, Iowa and passed from this life Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home near Van Wert, surrounded by her family at 67 years of age. Crystal grew up one of 12 children and received her “Cricket” nickname from her father at a young age. She graduated from Central Decatur High School in 1973 and was united in marriage to Garry “Gabe” Eugene Leahy on April 1, 1974 in Leon, and two children blessed this union, Jon and Janet. Crystal was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. Her family was most important to her and she loved all the times they were able to be together. Crystal was a very active member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Leon, teaching Catechism and First Communion classes. She was always helping and volunteering with her church. Crystal loved antiques, going to auctions and flea markets. She enjoyed bird watching, making stained glass pieces and metal detecting with Gabe throughout the years. Her greatest joy was her family. Those relatives who preceded Crystal in death were her father, Joseph Buckingham, in-laws, Jon F. and Florence Leahy, sister, Joy Buckingham, brother, Fred Buckingham, sis-
ter-in-law, Linda Elsberry, brother-in-law, Ken Husak, nephew, Nathan Dale. Crystal leaves to cherish her memory; husband Garry Leahy of Van Wert, IA, mother, Rosetta Buckingham of Leon, IA, son, Jon (Terri) Leahy of Van Wert, IA, daughter, Janet (Casey) Pierson of Decatur, IA, grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, Taylor, Grace, Kimber, Gabe and Sam Leahy, also Shelby Wengryn, Kaleb Ogier, Gage, Alyssa, Braydon and Braycie Pierson, brother, Tim (Marie) Buckingham of Leon, IA, brother, Kevin (Linda) Buckingham of Leon, IA, sister, Linda Buckingham of Leon, IA, sister, Melody Husak of Pine, CO, brother, Kim (Chanda) Buckingham of Leon, IA, brother, Karman (Connie) Buckingham of Decatur, IA, sister, Star Bethards of Van Wert, IA, sister, June (Doug) Downs of Allerton, IA, brother, Brent (Sonya) Buckingham of Decatur, IA, several nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.
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50 YEARS AGO: The newly elected city council, left, Bernard Logsdon, Don Lucas, Ward Kilgore, Richard Scrivner and Oda McKern with City Clerk Carolyn Carroll and newly elected Mayor Eldon Spidle started the 1972 reign Monday morning. 20 YEARS AGO (January 2, 2002) The following names were drawn to serve on the Grand Jury for the Year 2002 for Decatur County: Brenda Lee Andrews, Norma Eleanor Courtney, Jeff Hash, Jerry Lane Rumley, and Timothy Allan Stroup, all of Leon; James Joseph Johnson of Van Wert; Cecilia Ann Kosman of Weldon; Amy K. Lovett of Humeston; Walter Allen Stern of Davis City and William Henry Barnes and Joyce Carol Tilford, of Lamoni. On Christmas Eve of 2001, Roxanne Stephenson of Osceola was the driver of a vehicle in a head on collision and lost her life. Arch Brown and Marri Loftus, both of Des Moines, were in a different vehicle and also lost their lives. City of Leon Mayor Miles Horn gave the oath of the office to new council member Larry Moffett, replacing outgoing member Gail Duerr. New Girl Scout Cookies for 2002 were the Ole Ole, a bite sized vanilla cookie with pecan chips, coconut and covered with pow-
dered sugar and the All Abouts, a beautifully designed shortbread cookie with a series of Girl Scout messages embossed on top and a rich fudge coating on the bottom. Showing at SCIT in Leon was "Jimmy Newtron" with the earlier showing times and "Shallow Hal" as the later movie. 50 Years Ago (January 6, 1972) Park Officer Larry Moffett announced that 9,032 people used the camping area at Nine Eagles in 1971. A fire damaged the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cal Friday, on NW 5th Street. Estimate of damage to the house and numerous antiques was to have been over $20,000. Earl Baughman of Leon caught a 5 pound, 4 ounce large mouth bass at Beaver Lake, AK earlier that summer. Sports Afield magazine presented him with an award. High bowlers for the week: Shirley Akers, Don Simpson, Gary Lindsey, Paul Bennett, Pat Martin, Jerry Ellis, Wiley Willis, Maxine Greenhalgh and Marge Akes.
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Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jackson of Kellerton, announced the engagement of their daughter, June Ann, to Robert Boles, son of Ermal Boles of Grand River. Both were students at Iowa State. Leonard Martin of Leon attended the third annual Iowa FFA Holiday Conference in Ames. Emphasis at the conference was on agriculture in the private enterprise economy. 75 YEARS AGO (January 2, 1947) Kathryn Metz spoke Here – Kathryn Metz, editor of the Lamoni Chronicle, was guest speaker at the dinner meeting of the Leon Business and Professional Women's club. Betty Taylor, pianist, of Leon, furnished the music. Idavee Crouse, publicity chairman, was in charge of the program. Julia Maynard, secretary of the organization, was the dinner hostess and in charge of the decorations. "Ink on My Fingers" was the subject of the talk chosen by the Lamoni editor. Sub-Zero Weather Heralds New Year – Sub-zero temperatures marked the closing days of 1946 throughout Iowa with a low of -4 degrees registered in Leon. Proceeding the drop in temperatures was a sleet storm in Decatur County, making driving on all highways dangerous. Children brought out their new Christmas presents of new skates and sleds to enjoy ice skating and sledding, Winter laid deep on the white covered hills and hollows for Old Father Time when he rang the bell at midnight for the start of the new year. Franklin DomesticKates Largest of 13 4-H Girls' Clubs in the County - Twenty-seven girls were members of the new club which was one of the many indications that 4-H club work in Decatur County had grown amazingly fast. Beverly McCarl, county 4-H president installed as officers, Louise Jenkins, president; Kathryn Bremer, vice-president; Eula Keller, secretary; Nancy Landis, treasurer; Nadine Wallace; historian; and Nadine Richards, reporter. Other members of the club were Letha Ellis, Janis Marshall, Donola Hacker, Mary Patterson, Nancy Nichoson, Sheran Defanbaugh, Virginia Herron, Marilyn Heilman, Mary Porterfield, Betty Neal, Barbara Scott, Delores Nickolson, Donna Lee Heilman, Connie Keller, Denise Hacker, Margaret Craig, Caroline James, Wanda Fortune, Delores Duff, Harriett Neal, Ruth Patterson; Ruby Herron and Mrs. Maurice Keller were the leaders. 100 YEARS AGO (January 6, 1922) (continued on page 8)
Our first big snow has happened and thankfully it wasn't all that horrible. The cold on the other hand was enough. The wind made being outside pretty much miserable. My dog loves the cold so much more than the heat and even she was ready to come back inside after 15 minutes. All of my plans for New Year’s Eve changed pretty quickly. I did have lunch with Maisy in Osceola on Friday, I was supposed to pick up Oliver and keep him for the night, but the flu hit Savannah's house and they all fell like dominoes. I stayed in the house as much as I possibly could. I finished two books and started another and a baby blanket. I made sure the couch didn't go anywhere that's for sure. Here is a little history told in 1910; J.N. MACHLAN Tells How it was Done in the Pioneer Days of Decatur County, from a farm near the present site of the county bridge, on Little River, west from the Fairview School House. (A picture with the article was taken just east of Westerville)The snowfall during some of the winters was very heavy. I believe it was in the winter of l866, we arose one morning and discovered that the snow had drifted to the eaves of the little cabin, our fences were all snowed under and our stock scattered hither and thither and our enclosures for stock were all under snow. After the snow fell, the weather turned colder and the snow froze hard. We could drive in any direction across the prairie over high fences. We had just put out a washing before the snow and it was six weeks before we were enabled to find it all. Heavy snows were common but this one was the heaviest I ever saw. Our cabin was covered with clapboards, as was the custom in those days, and the snow would blow between them and sift down through the loft into our faces as we lay in bed during a snow storm. The last thing the good mother would do before retiring was to see if the five children were in bed covered up head and all so the snow would not lodge in our faces.
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LIZ CARPENTER Happy New Year to Everyone and Hello 2022! We are all hoping you will be better than the last two years. Alma and Ronnie Mickelson had a great holiday break with gatherings with all their children and grandchildren and births of new calves and kids in their herds. They are looking forward to the new adventures of 2022. New farm babies are a great way to start the new year! Donna Ogier is happy to have a full propane tank so they are ready for cold weather. She made a supply run Thursday to Bethany to get ready for whatever weather happened. Donna is not a cold or snowy weather fan but she is an optimist and knows one good thing about cold and snowy weather is baking. She bakes a lot more to keep her freezer full of casseroles and treats. Happy New Year from Donna! Ivan Lane and his dog Trouble had a quiet week around the farm. Optimist Club members Liz Carpenter and Julie McElroy, with help from Jim Coulthard, took a trailer load of cans and bottles to the redemption center in Indianola on Wednesday. Holly, Dylan, and Benson Parkhurst went to papa Larry’s Sunday to celebrate the Ragan family Christmas. Not much going on at Cassie Daleske’s and Andrew Lane’s last week. They are thankful we didn't get snow up to our necks. Probably lots of folks around the area are thankful for
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the same thing. Drew Parkhurst had a quiet week around his place. Liz Carpenter enjoyed spending Thursday in Des Moines with her friend Linda Perkins. They took care of a couple of appointments for Liz and then enjoyed a birthday dinner for Liz at Texas Roadhouse. Liz’s age is two times the eleventh prime number. Happy Birthday! Kim and Maurice Erwin’s grandson Cameron spent some of his Christmas break last week visiting with them. The snowy and cold weather kept the folks in the neighborhood close to home for New Year’s Eve. Probably a good thing as the snow and cold made travel a little on the dangerous side. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and Happy Happy New Year! Let’s make it a good one!
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LINDA BOOTHE This week we all lived the last days of 2021. It’s gone and we start anew with 2022. I reflected a lot this past week on all that has happened in the past year in our world. Covid continues to take its toll. Vaccines are available everywhere to those that wish to get it. Yet, our friends and loved ones are still getting sick and suffer long term health conditions, or worse, we lose them to the disease. The White House is assaulted resulting in 5 deaths and prompted the evacuation of lawmakers. Wildfires ignite throughout the US and destroy homes and take lives. The air we breathe and our waters are being polluted. The climate change has af(continued on page 5)
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ness to make this world the best that it can be. Let’s make it the best year EVER! Happy New Year to all of you! Later…Linda
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fected our temperatures. We have constant floods, tornados and the shootings continue in our schools, malls, theaters, churches and in the streets. The racism continues and police violence is questioned. Saturday’s snow came fast and heavy and deep. It forced me into hibernation and plenty of time to ponder. I am so grateful for my life in Decatur County, Iowa, USA! If you are a friend, a family member, a past co-worker, a sports fan that sits in the bleachers with me, someone I have coffee with, a person that calls to check on my well being, someone I meet on the street, a neighbor… just know you are the reason I am so grateful. With 2022, let us all spread the love, the compassion, and kind-
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Help us celebrate Iowa's 175th anniversary of statehood by joining us today, January 5th at the library from 4-5:30PM when we will be showing 'Iowa Early History: Glaciers to Settlement,' a 75 minute video. This video was sent to us through the Rural Legacy Project whose goal is to instill pride in the Heritage of Iowa. The video covers Iowa's beginnings as unsettled prairie into well planned farmsteads and schools. For more information on this video, visit iowaruralschoolsmuseum.net Looking for a meaningful way to give
back to the community as we approach this new year? Consider "adopting" a children's series off of the Giving Tree, located in our children's department through the first week in January. We have several popular series like 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' 'Bad Guys,' and 'Dog Man' that we would love to see "adopted" by a member of the community. This would mean that each time a new book is published in the series, the adopter would pay for the book (we have deeply discounted books through our vendor), on behalf of the library, and they would have first dibs on reading it. In addition, a plaque is placed inside the book, noting the generosity of the adopter. Although it varies from series to series, an adopter could expect to spend between $10$15 dollars, anywhere from 1-3 times per year. More specific projections are listed on the Giving Tree. The Iowa Motion Picture Association is looking for films created by Iowans to be entered in the 31st Annual Awards, "The Iowa Emmys." "IMPA is dedicated to helping emerging and established filmmakers in every aspect of media production art - from acting to animation,
At the stroke of midnight and through all the days to follow, we hope happiness and good fortune light your way.
to camera work, to directing, to editing, to writing, and more areas. Everyone with an Iowa connection is eligible to enter a project through the website www.IMPA.tv/awards. html" The entry deadline is March 8, 2022. New to our adult large print collection this week, the fiction books: 'My Kind of People' by Lisa Duffy, 'I Couldn't Love You More' by Esther Freud, and 'Anne of Manhattan' by Brina Starler. New large print westerns include: 'Flintlock' by Jason Manning and 'The Devil You Know,' (Book 2 of the Stoneface Finnegan series) Keep your eyes peeled for Microbit programming activities beginning in January. Middle school aged children and above are welcome to join us as we will develop programming skills through hands on STEM materials. Little Tots Storytime is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, books, fingerplays, and fun! The library board of trustees now has a full slate of member. Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.
What a way to usher in the New Year... a snow storm. Ha! It came as predicted, but atmospheric conditions kept the totals on the lower end of the scale. I believe we ended up with around 6 inches of the white stuff. However, this snow wasn't conducive to making snowmen. oOo The snowstorm did allow for Tonya to spend an extra day with her sister, Theresa,
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as she and her family were planning on leaving Saturday morning to return to Beaumont. Instead they left at 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning. oOo The city crew was out in full force clearing roadways Saturday afternoon under new leadership of Connor Christensen. He replaced Shaun Schaff as the Public Works Director. oOo Mac has been getting used to staying up late and sleeping all day during this break. He, like a lot of the youth, will get a rude of wakening come Wednesday morning when they have to get back to the grind of school. Ha! Oh, to be young again! Until the next time... So Long!
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PUBLIC NOTICES INVITATION TO BID
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION/REPAIR PROJECT
On behalf of the City of Leon, Southern Iowa Council of Governments of Creston, Iowa is soliciting bids for the renovation/repair of one single-family home and remediation of lead-based paint hazards, as defined by the Iowa Department of Public Health and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This work is being financed through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as provided by the Housing and Urban Development grant to the City of Leon. Bid documents will be available at the pre-bid meeting. Inspection tour of the homes will commence following the meeting. Bidders are required to send a representative to the inspection tour scheduled for each job on which the Bidder proposes to bid. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting with site visit will be held on Thursday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. The prebid meeting will be held at Leon City Hall,104 West 1st Street, Leon, Iowa 50144. The MANDATORY site visits will follow the meeting at 206 SE Mill St in Leon. Bids received from contractors barred from participation in federally assisted projects will be rejected. All bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions to bidders. A statement of contractor’s qualifications, available in the bid packet, will also be required prior to any award of the contract. The City reserves the right to accept the lowest bid, and or consider alternatives, and to reject any and all bids. They also have the right to waive irregularities or informalities in any of the proposals and/ or bids. Interested parties are to mail or hand-carry their sealed bid to:
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Bids shall be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25th, at the office of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG), 101 East Montgomery Street, Creston, IA. Bids will be opened at the convenience of SICOG. Bid results will be released within 10 business days to all submitting bidders. The City of Leon is an equal opportunity employer. Section 3 and minority/women-owned businesses are encouraged to bid. Questions should be directed to Southern Iowa Council of Governments 641-782-8491. The City of Leon promotes fair housing opportunities in its programs. 2t48 Dec. 29, 2021 & January 5, 2022
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PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005141 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FLOYD WILLIAM COLLINS Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of FLOYD WILLIAM COLLINS, Deceased, who died on or about November 25, 2021: You are hereby notified that on December 16, 2021, the last will and testament of FLOYD WILLIAM COLLINS, deceased, bearing date of March 19, 2020, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Ronald Lee Collins and Katherine Louise Howell were appointed coexecutors 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 this 21st day of December, 2021 Ronald Lee Collins Co-Executor of Estate 22266 240th Avenue Leon, IA 50144 (son, co-executor) Katherine Louise Howell Co-Executor of Estate 2253 190th Ave Mount Ayr, IA 50854 (daughter, co-executor) Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Attorney for Estate HELTON LAW OFFICES PLLC 501 NW Church Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: January 5, 2022. 2t48 Dec. 29, 2021 and January 5, 2022
DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641/400-6441 to find county information, ask a question or report an issue. December 27, 2021 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Bob Bell, Ward Graham and Dan
Christensen. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion Graham/Christensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion Graham/Christensen to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2021, regular session. Motion carried. At 8:30 a.m., Chairman Bell opened the public hearing for the purpose of allowing the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the FY2022 county budget first amendment. No one representing the public was present and no written comments were received, therefore, Bell declared the hearing closed at 8:45 a.m. Motion Graham/Christensen to approve the FY22 county budget first amendment. Motion carried. Motion Christensen/Graham to adopt the Resolution re FY22 County Budget Amendment #1 Appropriations. Motion carried. DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2021-42 BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATIONS WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 331.434(6) requires the board of supervisors to appropriate, by resolution, the amounts deemed necessary for each of the different county officers and departments; and WHEREAS, an amendment to the current county budget was approved by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors on the 27th day of December, 2021; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Decatur County Board of Supervisors that the following amendment appropriations be made:
APPROPRIATIONS APPROPRIATIONS FOLLOWING FOLLOWING ORIGINAL BUDGET CURRENT AMENDMENT
SUPERVISORS $ 161,882 AUDITOR 246,221 TREASURER 283,006 ATTORNEY 222,509 SHERIFF 1,580,440 RECORDER 152,147 SECONDARY ROADS 3,947,791 VETERANS AFFAIRS 81,897 CONSERVATION 1,480,918 PUBLIC HEALTH 505,560 WEED COMMISSIONER 8,500 GENERAL ASSISTANCE 19,227 DHS 18,000 MEDICAL EXAMINER 25,000 CLERK OF COURT 66,000 LIBRARIES 15,404 HISTORICAL SOCIETY 3,287 COUNTY FAIR 14,306 SANITARY LANDFILL 81,509 GEN SVCS (CTHS) 122,951 DATA PROCESSING 150,317 MENTAL HEALTH 529,771 NON DEPARTMENTAL 1,299,819 TOTAL $11,016,462
$ 152,482 262,726 272,606 222,509 1,614,040 150,147 4,462,989 91,897 1,496,411 465,953 8,500 19,227 18,000 25,000 66,000 15,404 3,287 14,306 81,509 122,951 150,317 458,791 1,544,210 $11,719,262
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriations authorized by this resolution shall lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2022. Motion by Christensen, seconded by Graham to adopt this resolution this 27th day of December 2021. AYES: Robert Bell Dan Christensen Ward Graham NAYS: None ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton County Auditor At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental mat-
ters with the Board. Motion Christensen/Graham to approve partial payment to Cedar Valley Corp for Projects STBG-SWAP-C027(79)— FG-27 and STBG-SWAPC027(80)—FG-27. Motion carried. John Sobek of IP Pathways met with the Board to present IT services available. No action taken. With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Bob Bell Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t49 January 5, 2022
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT
10th St in Lamoni. SO responded to a Union County call concerning a trespass in Union County by a Decatur County resident. SO responded to a cow out on J20 west of I35, owner contacted. 12/29/21 SO received a report of a suspicious person on NE 5th St in Leon. SO responded to cows out on Hwy 2, west of I35, owner contacted. Leon PD/LFD responded to a burning odor at the Leon Hy-Vee Pharmacy. Leon PD responded to a juvenile call on SE Idaho St in Leon. SO responded to a bull out on Hwy 2, west of I35, owner contacted. 12/30/21 Lamoni PD responded to harassment calls in Lamoni. SO responded to a multiple dog complaint on Front Street in Davis City. Lamoni PD responded to a person in distress on E 10th St in lamoni. SO responded to a suspicious person/vehicle call on 110th St near Grand River. Leon PD responded to suspicious smoke rising from the Kort House Lounge building in Leon. 12/31/21 Lamoni PD responded to an open 911 line on S Cedar St in Lamoni. SO responded to a bull out on Hwy 2 west of I35, owner contacted. SO responded to a deer
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Notice: a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until & unless proven guilty. 12/26/21 SO responded to a driving complaint on I35 near the 18mm. ISP/DCH responded to a car vs. deer accident on I35 near the 14mm. SO/DCH responded to a car vs deer on I35 near the 18mm. SO responded to a stalled vehicle on Hwy 69 north of Leon. 12/27/21 Leon PD responded to a welfare check in Leon. SO responded to the report of a vehicle in the ditch on Hwy 2 west of Decatur. SO booked Paul Feehan to serve time for Lucas County on a possession charge. Leon PD responded to a report of a suspicious person on SW 11th St in Leon. 12/28/21 SO booked Casie Ross, Creston to serve time for Lucas County on a possession charge. Lamoni PD responded to a person in distress on E
call on I35 near the 2mm. SO arrested Amanda Kiss, Van Wert on a theft 5th charge. Lamoni PD responded to a person in distress on 10th St in Lamoni. Leon PD responded to a noise complaint at 2nd and Vine in Leon.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Monica F. Stutzman, 24, of Leon, Iowa, and Randall D. Troyer, 26, of Sugarcreek, Ohio.
COURT CASES
Bank of America, N.A., plaintiff, vs. Ashley N. Hernandez, defendant. Petition Filed.
MAGISTRATE Richard Eugene Barone, II, North Liberty, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $202.11. Enver Encho Catic, Urbandale, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $615.63. Jasmin L. Kifer, Creston, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $792.75. Trever Glendon Nicholas, Urbandale, IA, speeding under 55 zone (5 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. Kelly Wayne Piper, St. Joe, MO, failure to stop at stop sign. Total $49.50. Donte Rashad Sylencieux, Lantana, FL, speeding 55 or under zone (25 thru 30 over). Total $374.13. Kaleb Ryan Jensen, Leon, IA, careless driving. Total $112.50. Yvonne Nadine Morris, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. William James Gillis, Garden Grove, IA, 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. William James Gillis, Garden Grove, IA, person under 21 using tobacco/vapor product 1. Total $70.00. William James Gillis, Garden Grove, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50. Lonnie Carl Stripe, Humeston, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50. Adam Leroy Avila, Wakefield, KS, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. Czaytrick Gallen, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Dalton Thomas Cummings, Roeland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Lynn L. Allen, Elkhorn, NE, failure to obey traffic control device. Total $210.25. Marcos Diaz Calletano, Red Wing, MN, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Rachel Marie Link, Lenexa, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Shane Michael Willmann, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Darren R. Cooper, Lenexa, KS, fail to report harvest of deer or turkey. Total $89.50. Richard Kelly Schwalbe, Kansas City, MO, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50. David Charles Buford, Bonaparte, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Sydney Paige Wheeler, Menifee, CA, failure to stop at stop sign. Total $210.25.
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. Jonas E. Miller and Susan J. Miller to David R. Mast and Anna L. Mast NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13 (EXCEPT Parcel A located in that part of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed November 19, 2020 as Instrument No. 2020-1513, described as follows: Commencing at the
Republican US House of Representative Candidate Nicole Hasso to be in Lamoni The We the People Tea Party of Southern Iowa invites the Decatur County Community to meet and discuss issues with US Representative Nicole Hasso at the Lamoni Community Center on Tuesday, January 11th from 7 to 8:30 PM. Hasso grew up on the south side of Chicago in poverty with a front-row seat to the sense of hopelessness that plagued her community and its devastating symptoms of families without fathers, unemployment, crime, drug and alcohol abuse, and gang violence. Despite her circumstances, she attended Drake University on a scholarship, has had a great career as a Financial Services Professional, and has lived in Iowa with her husband and two children for 25 years. She is now running to represent Iowa’s newly formed
DCH Corner
Dr. Close to Provide ENT Services at DCH Outpatient Clinic Starting January 25th, the DCH Outpatient Clinic welcomes Dr. Heidi Close, ENT Provider, to our monthly clinic rotation. Dr. Close will visit on the 4th Tuesday of every month to help patients with issues that affect the ears, nose, and throat. Dr. Close’s appointment scheduling, billing, and follow up will all be managed by our DCH Outpatient Clinic staff. This is a change from how our pervious ENT provider operated. As we bring the management of this service in-house, we can now accept all insurance carriers to cover these visits, including Iowa Medicaid. Dr. Close is a general ENT physician and surgeon, which means she cares for patients of all ages. She can help with allergies, thyroid disorders, hearing issues, sinus infections, NW corner of said Section 13; thence S ... to the POB, having an area of 2.60 acres including 0.25 acres of Road Easement); AND SE 1/4 SW 1/4; S ½ SW 1/4 SW 1/4; and commencing at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4, running thence N ... to POB; Section 12; All in T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.
3rd Congressional District. Hasso says, “My story is only possible in America, because here, where you start does not have to be where you finish. I believe that is all under attack by bad policies and radical agendas. That’s why I’m running for Congress—to support our police, protect innocent life, defend our right to keep and bear arms, fight for lower taxes, smaller government, and better opportunities for all Americans. I’m working hard to earn your vote!" congestion, sinusitis, sleep disorders, voice disorders, and more. She has a special interest in pediatric ENT including ear infections, childhood snoring, swimmer's ear, and speech and hearing. Dr. Close received her B.A. from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Upon completion, she attended the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, where she completed her M.D. She completed her residency at Water Reed Army Medical Center, located in Washington, D.C. The DCH Outpatient Clinic continues to evolve to meet your needs. If you have issues affecting your ears, nose, or throat, you can trust the DCH Outpatient Clinic for diagnosis, treatment, and certain surgical procedures to help you feel better. To learn more about our ENT service, visit https://www.decatur countyhospital.org/ ent/, or call 641-4462285. To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and our available services, please visit www.decatur countyhospital.org, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa. Transfer stamps $527.20. Glenn Kreuder and Michelle Kreuder to Mark A. Mendenhall, Trustee of the Mark A. Mendenhall Revocable Trust dated January 14, 2016 and Stephanie A. Mendenhall, Trustee of the Stephanie A. Mendenhall Revocable
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 6) Trust dated January 14, 2016 - Parcel "A" in part of the E ½ of Section 1, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed November 8, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-1820 with the Decatur County Recorder. Transfers tamps $633.60. David R. Mast and Anna L. Mast to Samuel D. Mast and Nancy Mast - Parcel B being all that part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, and the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13, both in T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed September 14, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-1485, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the NW corner of said Section 13, also being the SW corner of said Section 12, thence N ... to the POB, and containing 48.96 acres of land, more or less, including 1.58 acres of road easement. Transfer stamps $257.60. Eugene James Estate to Roger James - Lot 8, block 10, Original Town of Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $28.00. Eugene James to Wayne James - Lot 7, block 10, Original Town of Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Wayne James to Roger James - Lot 7, block 10, Original Town of Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Avis L. Miler to Elmer D. Miler, Jr. aka Elmer Miler
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A Year in Review (continued from page 1) Wilderness" group to begin in the new year. Don's Floral hosted a holiday Open House in observance of Karla Harrah's 20 years as owner of the business. December 22... Winners of the 2021 Christmas lighting contest were Rhonda Bush, Dustin and Kadee Thompson and Gary and Jean Campbell. Strong, fierce winds blew through the county following temperatures in the 70's causing damage to roofs and trees. Numerous tornados and a derecho were reported. Decorated tree winners were the Decatur
County Conservation, CD Flag Corps and the Leon Bible Church. December 29... Decatur County Farm Bureau was designated as a 2021 Outstanding County Farm Bureau. Deanna Brennecke was presented the award at the annual convention held in Des Moines. Tricia Applegate was awarded the Volunteer Service Award presented by the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association. Leon Chamber Christmas Scavenger Hunt winners were Sheri Frost, Connor Rolph and Kevin Frost. They received Chamber Bucks for their efforts.
TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4) An Important Business Change Fred Marvin of the grocery firm Marvin & Franklin, bought the interest of his partner, Jesse Franklin, and took possession of the entire business. Mr. Franklin, retired from the business. New Christian Minister – Rev. H.L. Olmstead and wife came from Omaha and made a home in the Draper property in east Leon. Marriage Licenses – Fletcher Turner and Ruth Richardson; Wallace Harness and Lida Grace Miller;
Frank M. Smith and Velma M. Gabel. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown of Van Wert, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Akes, Osceola, visited Mrs. Brown's and Mr. Akes' aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Brown. The Charles Sanders home was under quarantine for diphtheria. Leonard had the disease but was getting along fine. Those who attended the revival meeting at the Methodist Church in Davis City were the Jim Dunn family, the Harry Stover family, the Malla Dunn family, Maude Stover, Geraldine Smith, Inez Reed, Dr. Rogers and
wife, Lonnie Booth, Willard Stover, Clarence Morgan and Mrs. W.H. Burd. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughes of Woodland township, escaped serious injuries when the Chalmers car they were driving home from Leon went off the edge of the culvert southeast of town near the Dennis Daughton home. They were going home and something went wrong with the lights and in the darkness the car went off the edge of the culvert and turned over. Mrs. Charles Evans and little son, Conrey, who had been in California and Oregon, returned home. Clure Curry of Garden Grove, who had been in Leon on business, returned home. Mrs. F.S. Stewart had a serious time with one of her eyes which became infected through an accidental scratch. W.H. Blair of Lamoni was in Leon on business.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 7) - NE 1/4 of Section 12, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT the S 41 acres; AND EXCEPT Parcel A located in the NE 1/4 of said Section 12 as shown in Plat of Survey filed October 6, 2010, in Book 2010, Page 1164 and more particularly described as: Beginning at a ½" pin on the NE corner of said Section 12, thence, S ... to the POB, containing 12.13 acres, subject to any easements of record; AND EXCEPT all that part of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 12 lying W of the County Road; all in said Section 12, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Elmer Miler aka Elmer D. Miler, Jr. to Elmer D. Miler, Jr. and Okalena Rae Hill, co-Trustees of the Elmer Miler Living Trust u/a dated August 12, 2020 - W ½
Chad Elliott and Redemptions to Perform at Lamoni Listening Room The Lamoni Listening Room returns with a live show by Iowa singer/songwriter Chad Elliott and the Redemptions on Jan. 15, 2022 at 7 p.m. “I’ve been looking forward to playing this series again. I am especially excited to bring my band to play with me. They add so much to the songs I write and when we play live, we improvise a lot. It will be so much fun,” Elliott said. The show will be held at Living Art Studios, 133 E. Main St., Lamoni, IA. Special guest Rick Burke will open the event with a short set at 7:00 p.m. and then Elliott will take the stage with his band, The Redemptions, at 7:30 p.m. “Rick will set the stage for the evening. His laid-back style and
respect for the craft of songwriting makes him the perfect opener for this type of concert,” Elliott said. The show will be a listening-room style event, like venues such as The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. The public is invited to attend and can expect stories, laughs and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. “I still plan on telling stories about the songs. It is the main reason we began the series, to showcase the art of songwriting in a listening environment. There is the added bonus of having my friends along. They bring so much joy to the music,” Elliott said. No ticket is required for the event. Drinks such as soda, water and coffee will be for sale at the event. Elliott’s music blends folk roots,
NW 1/4 of Section 7, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT a parcel of land located in a portion of the NW 1/4 of said Section 7, more particularly described as: Beginning at a ½" iron pin on the NW corner of said Section 7, thence S ... to POB, said exception containing 22.87 acres; AND NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 7, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT that part of said NW 1/4 SW 1/4 lying S and E of Little River; AND NE 1/4 of Section 12, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT the S 41 acres; AND EXCEPT Parcel
A located in the NE 1/4 of said Section 12 as shown in Plat of Survey filed October 6, 2010 in Book 2010, Page 1164 and more particularly described as: Beginning at a ½" pin on the NE corner of said Section 12, thence S ... to the POB, containing 12.13 acres, subject to any easements of record; AND EXCEPT all that part of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 12 lying W of the County Road; all in said Section 12, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.
swampy blues and soulful writing to deliver an original Americana sound. His live performances have been honed over a decade of being on the road performing more than 200 shows each year. Elliott is lauded as “Iowa’s Renaissance man” by Culture Buzz Magazine. He has penned more than 1,500 songs in his career while also cultivating his skills as a painter, sculptor, illustrator and author (Wilderman’s Treetop Tales; Rumble & Flash).
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IMMUNIZATION CLINICS The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: January 11 and 25 Call 641-446-6518 for an appointment to schedule your child for immunizations. There are specific immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. *We have COVID vaccine available for ages 12 and up.*
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