The Leon Journal-Reporter - July 27, 2022

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022

Tharp Appointed to School Board The Central Decatur School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, July 19.

Topping the agenda was the appointment of a board member to fill the vacancy left by Cayle Buckingham who recently resigned after she accepted a position as Central Decatur’s Elementary Guidance Counselor.

The Board voted unanimously to appoint Nick Tharp to fill the vacancy for Director District 3 until November 2023. Tharp was administered the oath of office and immediately took his seat on the board.

Superintendent Coffelt reported that the recoating of the roofs at South Elementary, and North

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Elementary gym should be completed, weather permitting, by the first week of August. He also noted that the new basketball shot clocks have been installed but still need wired.

In addition, the Board approved the hire of Calieb Kistler as head high school basketball coach; Nick Tharp as assistant high school football coach; hiring of Lauren Palmer, Bailey Miller and Cathy Cooper as paraeducators. The Board also accepted the resignations of Gary Hayworth as assistant golf and junior high boys basketball coaches.

Substitute teacher pay will increase from $115 per day to $125 per day.

New Signage Installed along Walking/Nature Trail

Pictured above back l to r: Kendall Hatfield, Jaymie Tull, Hailey Burton, Riley Yoder and Gracyn Newton. Front: Bailey Dittmer, Cody Burton, Morgan Foltz and Allison Leonard. Not-pictured: Preslee Jones, Blake Boyd, Kinsey Coffey, Anden Hall, Breegan Lindsey, Soiyer Smith and Peyton Waugh.

Decatur County will be well represented at the Iowa State Fair this year as 16 exhibitors have earned the right to showcase their 21 Static Projects.

Those individuals who have projects advancing from the Decatur County Fair include: Preslee Jones, Distressed Bleached Jeans, Clothing and Fashion - Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits; Allison Leonard, Cherry pie, Food & Nutrition; Blake Boyd, Geocache Adventure, Outdoor Adventures; Cody Burton, Photography; Hailey Burton, Photography; Hailey Burton, Painting; Kinsey Coffey, Photography; Bailey Dittmer, Visual Arts; Morgan Foltz, Peanut Butter Cookies, Food & Nutrition; Anden Hall, Pendulum wave, Science, Engineering & Technology; Anden Hall, Photography; Anden Hall, Angel food cake, Food & Nutrition; Kendall Hatfield, Woodworking; Breegan Lindsey, Spritz Cookies, Food & Nutrition; Breegan Lindsey, Dresser, Home Improvement; Gracyn Newton, Name log, Home Grounds Improvement; Soiyer Smith, Dog on hay bale, Photography; Soiyer Smith, burp cloth, Sewing and Needle Arts; Jaymie Tull, KC Chiefs Shotgun Shell Art, Visual Arts; Peyton Waugh, Sunrise, Photography; and Riley Yoder, Antique window picture collage, Home Improvement.

Blake Boyd and Grant Boyd have a Communication Presentation to be demonstrated at the Iowa State Fair along with Jerzee Shnick with a Share The Fun activity to be shared during the Iowa State Fair

Cemetery Road to be Re-Surfaced; ATV/UTV New Law; Sold Land to DCH

New signage has been placed along nature trail.

“If you've been out on the trail lately, you may have noticed some new signage along the way,” stated Kayla Clausen, FLRSP member.

Friends of Little River Scenic Pathways was one of three projects chosen to receive funding from a 5210 Healthy Choices Count Grant through the Iowa Department of Public

Health to install new mileage signs along the trail.

Multiple organizations/projects were chosen to use these funds. FLRSP is grateful to have been included.

FLRSP used the 5210 grant funds to purchase the signs, posts, and hardware. (continued on page 3)

During the regular City of Leon council meeting held on July 11, among the items discussed were roads, ATV/UTV fees, sell of city property and police committee.

C o n n o r Christensen, Street Superintendent, requested for the council to approve a $53,900 quote for the Road Reclamation Contract from 3M Contracting from Mt. Ayr. This project calls for the repair of 3,000 linear feet of NW 6th Street (Leon Cemetery road) and NW Walnut Street (portion from the cemetery road to the north side of the Hy-Vee parking lot). The council unanimously approved.

Christensen also made the comment

during his public works report that the street sweeper is currently out of operation, but while he is working on repairing the machine he is pricing out rent options on a street sweeper.

Administrator Kyle Sheetz shared information regarding a new ATV/UTV law (House File 2130) that went into effect. The House File 2130 states “that a city may regulate the operation of registered all-terrain vehicles and off-road utility vehicles and may designate streets under the jurisdiction of the city within its corporate limits, and two-lane primary and secondary road extensions in the city, which may be used for the operation of such

vehicles…..However, a city shall not charge a fee to operate a registered ATV or off-road UTV within the city.”

The City of Leon Code of Ordinance, Chapter 78, highlights this information. Sheetz highlighted that the City of Leon can still require the licenses, they just won’t be able to have a fee connected with the ATV/UTV vehicles.

Sheetz added golf carts can still have a charge.

Following the open and closing of the Public Hearing concerning the sale of the land north of the Decatur County Hospital, of which no other parties were present to express interest in this land, the resolution was approved by the council, with all ayes

Former Resident Shares Good Fortune A former Leon resident is sharing his good fortune with the community he credits in part to his success. Jim and Nancy McNay have contributed to Leon projects that will benefit all area citizens. The Savanna Hills Learning Center, The Little River Scenic Pathways, and The Leon Volunteer Fire Department will be able to advance current goals due to their generosity.

Recent engineering changes have delayed groundbreaking for The Savanna Hills Learning Center. Those unexpected changes have also added an additional $50,000 to project construction.

Their donation in that amount will advance that event.

A plan is underway to develop a 1.05 mile extension to the current Little River Scenic

Pathway Trailway from NW 10th Street to the former railroad depot on the south edge of Leon. McNays have donated $15,000 to facilitate development of

ment member will be issued a radio for perthe project. sonal safety and to proThe Leon Volunteer vide organized defense Fire Department is in at any emergency. The need of updated radi- department received os for communication $20,000 to purchase and during emergency op- activate the radios. erations. Each depart-

Pictured are project managers receiving the donations: l-r: Doug Moffett, Leon Fire Chief, Philip Metcalf and Kayla Clausen representing the Decatur County Conservation Board, and Doug Kouba representing Little River Scenic Pathways.

except Cody Cooper, for the selling of a portion of the city owned parcel 0728100001 to the Decatur County Hospital for $24,000.

During the meeting on May 9, the action item was tabled on the land purchase proposal from the DCH, to give time for others to express any interest in (continued on page 3)

4-H Premium Sale

The 2022 Decatur County Fair held its Market Animal Premium Livestock Sale July 18, yielding the following results.

Two rabbits, $500; 18 sheep, $7,250; 23 meat goats $15,450; 40 pigs, $29,500; and 18 cattle, $21,750 for a total of $74,450.

In addition to the livestock, the selling of a quilt brought in $2,100.

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Photo last week was Gene Fry. He was identified by: Lois Cannon (first guess winner) and Richard Slade, Mike Kucera, Dylan Hill, Marian Grimm, Jimmie Fulton, Becky Helton, Sherry Greenwood, Sidney Bethards, Shari Norman, Ruth Kelly, Greg Porter, Maizee Lindsey, Kevin Frost, Mark Carpenter and Jim Lane (Williamsburg).

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DEATH NOTICE RUMLEY, Joe Monroe, 78, of Leon, Iowa, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in the VA Central Iowa Health Care

System in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Slade-O’Donnell FuneralHome in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating. Visitation is open on Thursday, July 28, from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Interment will be held in the Leon Cemetery.

Survivors include his son, Rod Rumley and fiance, Jackie, of Leon and grandchildren Colton Rumley and Ashlyn Rumley.

JONES, Jimmie, 83, of rural Leon, Iowa, died on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home.

Arrangements are pending through SladeO’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Jones.

OWENS, Clyde Marion, 83, of Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Decatur County, Iowa, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Johnston, Iowa in Polk County, with his children at his side.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Ed Grant officiating.

Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.

A memorial fund has been established by the family.

GIBSON, Margaret Loraine Snethen, 95, formerly of Lamoni, Iowa, died on Friday, June 3, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Lamoni Community of Christ Church, Lamoni, Iowa, with a reception following the service.

OBITUARIES

DOROTHY MARIE PUTNEY Dorothy Marie Putney, age 86, of Leon, Iowa, passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Indianola, Iowa on July 16, 2022.

She was born April 9, 1936, to Sandy Evan Brown and Hazel Ev-

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We wish to Thank the following businesses for participating in the Leon Chamber Pool Fund in support of the Decatur County Fair Premium Auction

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elyn (Savill) Brown.

Dorothy married William Rezina “Bill” Putney in Unionville, Missouri. She enjoyed going to flea markets, watching soap operas, and doing embroidery work. She also enjoyed going on road trips with her stepdaughter, Linda.

Survivors include her stepchildren, John Putney of Ackworth, Iowa, Linda Yaw of Truro, Iowa, and Sherry Huffaker of Des Moines, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; infant son, Eugene Putney; stepsonin-law, Richard Yaw; stepdaughters, Carrie Putney and Janet Fuller; stepdaughter-inlaw, Rosemary Putney; grandson, Ricky John Putney; granddaughter, Cheyenne Lynn Putney; great grandson, Jared Schwarting; seven brothers, Bill, Chuck, Donald, Lester, Jimmy, Grant, and Kenneth Brown; and two sisters, Bertha Oldsen and Grace Hunt.

CLYDE MARION OWENS Clyde Marion Owens, age 83, was born May 5, 1939, in Decatur County, Iowa to David Wesley and Elvia Lucille (Wasson) Owens and passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2022, at Johnston, Iowa in Polk County, with his children at his side.

Clyde, also known as Marion, Butch, and Cuz, developed a strong work ethic at the age of 8 years old when he began working along side his brothers and parents as migrant workers.

The family traveled to the West Coast each summer where they harvested beans, cotton, potatoes, and various fruits in Washington, Oregon, and California. Each fall the family returned to Leon, Iowa so their four sons could attend school. Clyde was an active student at Central Decatur High School and graduated in 1959. He began training as a typesetter for the Des Moines Register. When his training was done, he was assigned to the loading

dock to fill the delivery truck with newspapers.

It was at that time he realized he was not cut out to be a type setter and returned to Bookey Meat Packing in Des Moines, Iowa. He worked there until the business permanently closed in 1996. He then became an employee for Indianola Middle School until he retired.

He always referred to ICSD as “the best job he ever had”.

While in high school, he noticed a pretty girl that lived a few blocks away from the family home working at the Leon Dairy Queen. After talking with her, he told best friends, Bob Chastain, Leland Crees, and Joe LaFollette, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry.” She was indeed the love of his life. Clyde Marion Owens married Ruby Jean Kelly on June 25, 1960.

They made their home in Des Moines, Iowa until he was drafted into the United States Army in June of 1962.

After training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Jean joined him there until his honorable discharge with the rank of PFC Spec 4 in May of 1964.

At that time, Marion and Jean moved to Indianola, Iowa and started their family.

Daughter, Jodi Lynn was born June 13, 1964.

Son, Daniel Joseph was born November 24, 1968, and the family was complete. The couple moved to their newly built home in December of 1965, where they spent the rest of their lives together.

Clyde was a hard worker and provided a good life for his family. He was a loyal son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.

He made sure his family had everything they needed and most of what they wanted. He was a loyal, honorable, respectable, and faithful man with a quick wit, cheerful smile, and a song for any occasion. He taught himself to play guitar and acquired an extensive collection of guitars he displayed and played daily.

Clyde was an Iowa Hawkeye fan through and through.

He coached many football and basketball games to victory from his recliner for over 50 years.

The Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs were also favorites of his, but the Iowa Hawkeyes was where he focused the majority of his coach-

MARGARET LORAINE SNETHEN GIBSON My Grandma Teeny’s Story Margaret Loraine Snethen Gibson was born on September 29, 1926, in Harrison County, Missouri, at her childhood home. She was the second child of Grant Snethen and Mary Tennery Snethen.

Margaret, or “Teeny” as she was more commonly known, departed a life well lived peacefully in her sleep on June 3rd, 2022, at the age of 95 years, 3 months, and 26 days. It is with great joy that up until her last few years, each and every one of those days and minutes counted, and they

were filled with faith, love, and laughter with her many beloved family and friends.

Teeny, the second of seven children, grew up in a close-knit family full of love. She and her 3 sisters and 3 brothers shared many happy times together.

Her maternal grandmother, Mary Prudence Snethen, was the nurse “midwife” to Teeny’s mother when she gave birth to her. She received her elementary education in a one room country school in Harrison County, Missouri, and her high school education in Decatur County Iowa.

Teeny, much like her father, was devoted to learning and teaching in almost every area of her life. When she started her high school education at the tender age of 13, she had to leave home and move into Lamoni as there were no school buses that went by their family farm. She and her sister, Virginia, boarded with a family in Lamoni during the week and tried to get home as often as possible on weekends.

Sometimes getting back to Lamoni on a Sunday afternoon was a problem so instead they would walk across the fields approximately 5 miles to Cecil and Lura Driscoll’s. Cecil would then use a lantern to flag down the train that they would ride into town. Teeny would then live with a family in town during the week, and to help her parents pay for room and board, she would milk the family’s cows throughout the week. From the start, Teeny and her parents were committed to giving their children proper schooling—and thus she became committed to a lifelong journey of learning and education.

On May 7th, 1949, Teeny married Thomas Irving Gibson. Tom and Teeny had three sons: Grant Thomas Gibson in 1950, Stephen Law(continued on page 6)

Thank You The Summer Reading Program would not be possible without the generosity of community and state-wide partners who believe in the importance of reading and providing quality programming for both children and adults.

A big thanks to Jon and Shannon Erb for donating passes to be used at the SCIT Theatre.

Thank you to Main Street Brick House for providing ice cream passes at cost.

Thank you to Central Decatur Schools for providing children’s rodeo tickets.

And thank you to Casey’s for cookie coupons and Blank Park Zoo for zoo passes; Annie Nickell, Amy Tharp, the Stamper Family, Becky McElfish, the Ortiz Family and several others who donated generously to our prize cart. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank You

Thank You Thanks to my many relatives and friends for remembering my 102 birthday.

“A friend is forever. I love you all.”

Mildred Adams

ing skills. On the rare occasion the opposing team prevailed, the Owens home was not the place to spend a fun evening post-game.

The “coach” and Jim Zabel, etal could spend several hours rehashing the game to prepare for the next game day.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean Owens in 2019; brothers, Wayne Wesley, Loren Lyle, and Riley Richard Owens; sister-in-law, Joanne Owens; granddaughter, Macey Lynn Owens; and son-in-law, Tom Bradshaw.

Survivors include his children, Jodi Bradshaw of Indianola, Iowa and Dan (Jody) Owens of Mercer, Missouri; grandchildren, Nicholas David, Valerie Jean, Tommy Tyler, and Delaney Jo Bradshaw, Courtney Lauren Scroggie, and Bailey Ann Owens; great grandchildren, Bowen Michael and Alara Jean Scroggie; sisters-inlaw, Shirley Owens and Linda Owens, both of Leon, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank Johnston Hospice House staff, Lisa, Katie, and Jessie, for the tender loving care and kindness shown to them at such a difficult time.

They will always hold a special place in the family’s heart.

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Social News

The Family of

Lois Cannon Would like to honor her

78th Birthday with a Card Shower on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Cards may be sent to:

Lois Cannon 504 E 1st Street Leon, IA 50144

Our goal is to see how many cards she can receive in honor of this achievement so please feel free to join in on the fun.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Family Reunions Butcher-Norman Reunion

The annual Butcher-Norman Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Davis City Community Center. A potluck lunch will begin at noon.

Wasson Reunion

The annual Wasson Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Coffelt Shelter at Little River Lake in Leon, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

31st Annual Keller Reunion June 24-26, 2022

Another fine family reunion was held the last weekend in June with 180 attending, the 3 day event at the Jack and Dee Lukenbill home of Lamoni. Lots of visiting, eating and activities happen in these 3 days.

Our activities included a dance on Friday night by our own DJ, Lisa Jones, a golf game, horseshoes, sand volleyball, tugof-war, a talent show, kids games and corn hole toss. The men’s horseshoe winners were Aaron Keller and Kevin Keller, the women’s horseshoe winners were Lynda Keller and Samantha Wilson. The

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tug-of-war team was won by Travis Easton’s team. The golf team of Lisa Jones, Luke Jones, Logan Jones and Levi Harrell made success by winning the golf game. The quilt, made

by Dee Lukenbill was raffled off and the winner was Cathy Rolfe.

Mike Keller donated a hog for the hog roast on Saturday which was enjoyed by all and Friday night was a great fish fry. The fish were caught by Richard Keller and Mike Keller.

Those attending were, Kevin and Nancy Keller, Cooper and Bowen of Grundy Center, Iowa: Matt and Alisha Keller, and Abby of Johnston, Colorado: Mike Keller of New Sharon, Iowa; Jaimie Vest of Grinnell. Iowa: Aaron Keller and Melissa Rincon of Cherry Point, North Carolina: Kyle and Brynn Keller, Prior, Price, Portland, and Karson of Knoxville, Iowa: Rich and Jeri Keller; Sandy Petrie; Cassie Keller, Wayne Jr., Alonzo, Anthony Corigliano; Marcus and Ashley Hendrickson, Presley, and Privia, all of Indianola, Iowa.

Kody and Erica Blythe, Hannah, Raylan, Addie, of Quinlan, Texas; Dennis and Amanda Harp, Blazyn, Matyea of Irving, Texas; Justin Keller and Hailey Hope of Rapid City, South Dakota; Amanda SimsOwens, Lorali, and Phoenix of West Haven , Utah; Melanie Welsh of Maryville, Missouri; Derek and Cathy Rolfe, Conner Rolfe and Karla Delgado of Plattsburg, Missouri; Jerry Keller and Zack Keller of Kansas City, Missouri; Norman and Ellie Keller of Queen City, Missouri; Zach and Jessica Crosby, and Thomas of Pella, Iowa; Skip Blunt; Mary

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Blunt; Zac and Chelsea Reynolds, Jaxson, and Reese; Jewel Nichols; Bobbie Sweeten, Wyatt, and Emma; Jon and Jacque Harrell; Levi Harrell; Maddie Boyer; Doug and Krystle Bull, and Brecklyn; Jordan and Lacee Blunt, Finn, Mel, and OP all of Springfield, Missouri; Eric and Valarie Keller, Kane, Kruz, and Kora of Janesville, Iowa; Chris and Kensyia Keller, Alexandria, Luca, Arealia, and Lydia; Mark and Jennifer Aberico, Kathryn, Matthew, Jonathan, and Nathan: Andy Ness, and Elicia,and Ann; Gwen Brittman, Penny Harlow, Kat Bensley and MaryJane Bensley.

All of Des Moines, Iowa; Chad and Minnie Godfrey, Charlie, Sloan, and Ben, of Ankeny, Iowa; Elliot Ness and Brooke Veccicho of Iowa City, Iowa; Luke Jones of Cedar Falls, Iowa Ashley Walsh of Sloan, Iowa McKensie Keller of Murray, Iowa Darin and Patty Keller; Scott and Christy Powers, Brett and Chevelle of Allerton, Iowa Dennis and Lynda Keller, Elijah, Emma, and Madi; Mary Ali, Bradley, Andrew, Alexis, Ariana, Madison; Skye Williams; of Osceola, Iowa; Tori Novotny of Garwin, Iowa; Phyllis Keller, of Creston Daniel Keller; David Keller, Cameron and Adedline of Chariton, Iowa; Doug and Patty Godfrey of Centerville,Iowa Josh and Candy Sweeten, and Kohen; Quintan Hansel, Whitney McFee, Carter Sweeten, and Clayton Sweeten of Bethany, Missouri; Ryan and Lexi Girdner, Greligh and Huxton, of Princeton; Doug Keller, Carrie Black and Presley; Travis and Desirea Easton, Damien, Hunter, Matthew, Angel, and Autumn; Daniel Keller, Nevaeh and Adeline; Linda Heick; Mary Heick;of Leon, Iowa; Ruth Heick of Pleasanton, Iowa; Gary and Donna Keller; of Decatur, Iowa; Danny Keller, Melissa Kennedy; Dawn Easton; Janet Gray; Jill Elliot; Lyle Gray; Conner Seymour; Lisa Jones and Logan of Lamoni, Iowa; And the hosts of the event Jack and Dee Lukenbill

Leon Chamber Meeting Aug. 4

Leon Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, at the Decatur County Hospital conference room.

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New Signage Installed along Walking/Nature Trail (continued from page 1))

They ordered FLRSP brochures with updated trail maps to have available at each trailhead as well. The grant money also covered the labor to install the signs. Tyson Smith and family volunteered to install the signs.

Overall, this project cost around $3,500.

When designing the new mileage signs, the committee put a lot of thought into who would be using the trail and where the trail is located. Since the trail is surrounded by nature and in close proximity to the lake, and a lot of the trail users are people of all ages, they thought it would be fun to make a sort of scavenger hunt along the way. Therefore, they chose different plants, animals, and bugs that you might see along the trail and included them on the signs. Now as you walk the trail, you can look out for these different species!

The new mileage signs start at the trail head by the Fairgrounds and go all the way across the new extension to the west side of the lake.

“We also have some extra signs waiting to be installed once we extend the trail even farther to the planned Savanna Hills Learning Center,” added Clausen. “We hope you enjoy the new signage along the trail, and we can't wait to hear what you think.”

The other two projects chosen for the grant money were playground equipment at the North Elementary School and new crosswalk markings at the South Elementary School and around the square.

The playground equipment has been ordered and will be delivered sometime around February. The

crosswalk marking project is waiting on an outside contractor to complete.

These projects were developed from meetings with Leon Community D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation/Leon Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Healthy Hometown Initiative sponsored by Wellmark BC/BS back in 2019.

Leon City Council (continued from page 1))

this land.

Leon Chief of Police Brad Gardner also gave the council a report that he and Sheriff Chris Lane are in the process of creating a 28E Agreement in regards to coverage when the city needs police coverage by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department.

In addition, Mayor Bob Frey and council members Tonya Lindsey and Jerry Parsons expressed interest in creating a committee for City Police-Sheriff Communication. The Council voted unanimously for Lindsey and Parsons to work with the two law departments.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, July 27, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 Years Ago (July 24, 2002) Laci Hullinger, daughter of Jan and Kevin Hullinger of Davis City was selected as the 2002 Decatur County Fair Queen.

Champion Market Lamb was shown

by Ann Mendenhall; Champion Market Pig shown by Jennifer Binning; and Grand Champion Market Steer shown by Laci Hullinger.

Iva Marvin, a resident at Westview Acres, was presented with a certificate joining Iowa’s Elite Class of Centenarians. Iva said that she was the first registered nurse in the old Decatur County Hospital.

Leon Calvary Baptist Church hosted a free kids’ carnival.

The Central Decatur Community School District received a letter from Secretary of State Chet Culver in connection with the updated redistricting. Director District 1 was Gary Hayworth, District 2 unoccupied, District 3 Nick Morrell, District 4 Brent Buckingham and District 5 Mike Frost and David Smith.

Eric Craig, 16 year old son of Ronny and Shannon Craig of Davis City was electrocuted when the electric welder he was using came in contact with water.

Present at the LeRoy School reunion with the Class of 1932 was Dean Hughes and Frances McDonnell; Class of 1942 Wayne Akers, Mary Hughes, Dennis Miles Petty, Ivan Hughes and Kenneth Kyner; and Class of 1952 Donna Sponsler and husband

Bill, Russell Jamison and wife Joan and Deloris Collins and husband Wayne.

Showing at SCIT theatre was “Mr. Deeds” with Adam Sandler and Winona Ryder in the comedy and “Windtalkers” about the story of the Navajo Indians language code during WWII. 50 Years Ago (July 27, 1972) The 1972 Decatur County Fair ran July 27, 28 and 29.

The Garden Grove Lions Club received their charter on July 15 with Lions from many Iowa communities present. Joe Arnold was the first president of the club.

Leon’s Calvary Baptist church was holding a Day Camp at Nine Eagles Lake for children fourth through twelfth grade. Three year olds through third grade were having VBS at the church.

Sheriff Slim Houck, Sheriff Jess Hook, Wayne County, and Iowa State Trooper Ron Klunder arrested three individuals who were trying to sell stolen cattle at the Humeston Sale Barn. The cattle were taken in Storey County.

Mr. and Mrs. Dillion Frost who lived southeast of Leon received the help of their good neighbors who harvested their oats for them. Those who furnished the combines were Walter McDaniel and Walter Vanderpool.

Others helping were Roy and Jack McDaniel, Mort Richardson, Lester Quigley, Ivan Trembly, Alva and Davy Yoder

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and Amos and Gene Naylor.

Leo McConnell of Hollywood, CA was back visiting his father, Lert McConnell and his sister Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Smith and other family and friends in the Grand River area.

Baker’s Kerr McGee Service was holding their grand opening. They were offering a free case of Pepsi with each oil change.

75 Years Ago (July 24, 1947) Award Dinner Held in Leon – Bill Williams, acting manager of the Leon district of the Iowa Southern Utilities Company, was awarded a 30-year pin at the service award dinner held at the Civic Club rooms at Leon.

Edward Shutts, president of the company, and Robert Webb, personnel director, were among the guests.

Service emblems were presented to several employees and a 20year pin was awarded posthumously to the late Ray C. Allen’s widow. Earl Laughead and Everett Lasley were awarded 20year pins: Ray Spicer, Roy Rohde and Earl Lyman, Leon and Donald Burlingmair, Humeston, were presented 10-year pins.

Air Marker on the Roof of High School – The air marker on the roof of the high school building, directing pilots to the airfield north of Leon, was the work of Bob Barry, Maurice Halstead, James Smith and Paul Bennett, all seniors.

The boys were awarded plane rides in appreciation of their fine work.

Marriage Licenses – D.F. Noftsger and Roberta Evans; Robert Brewster and Arlene Winona Flowers; William

Stuffed Animals Donated to DCH Emergency Room

Recently, Malorie Irving Coates and family and friends, hosted a fundraiser to purchase stuffed animals for kids who need to visit the emergency room at the Decatur County Hospital. Members of the ER staff are shown receiving the stuffed animals. Pictured l-r – Malorie Coates, Logan Wilson, Nick Horney, Haylie Osborn, Jesscia Redman-Sullivan and Ali Boswell.

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A miscellaneous shower was held for Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fitch at the home of Everett McDowell.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Myles Boeger, Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Hilderbrand and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones and children, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin and sons, Mrs. Eber Benedict and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLain and children, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McDowell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frend Horney and children, Evelyn Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Theora Willis and children, Floyd Scott, Vera Tellier, Gary and Joyce Eastin, Mr. and Mrs. Everett McDowell and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fitch.

Sherm Throckmorton and his daughter, Willa and Mrs. Mara Aden vis-

ited Lottie Ward and other friends.

Mrs. Jimmy McBroom and son of Decatur visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Eastin.

Connie Glasscock of Indianola spent a few days with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mallatt.

100 Years Ago (July 27, 1922) Des Moines Called Leon Pitcher – Rex Adkins, our fast southpaw pitcher, was called to Des Moines for a tryout with the Des Moines team of the Western League. Rex was a mighty good pitcher and can make good in professional baseball without a doubt if he cared to play in organized baseball.

Held All Day Picnic in Honor of Leon Pioneer – S.H. Lorey’s 83rd birth-

day and his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren from Leon, Mount Ayr, and Des Moines, Iowa and Albany, Mo. planned an all day picnic at Medora, Iowa in honor of the event.

Sixty-one were present.

Well Was Down Three Hundred Feet – The Thorp Brothers drilling force made very good progress on the deep well they were drilling for the city.

The drill had reached a depth of 360 feet and everything went along smoothly.

The deep well that had been in use for several years had furnished a never-ending supply of very fine water but the constantly increasing demand had reached a point where one well was not large enough to bring all (continued on page 14)

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CORRESPONDENTS

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY I'm being told it was a warm but very cool trip to the cemetery on Saturday.

There was not a huge crowd, but that certainly wasn't bad. The group was able to see the cemetery and even walk to see the, what I would consider-Legendary; Dead Man's Hole along the Grand River. The same story has been passed down and I had heard it a few times when I was little.

It goes clear back to the horse and buggy days when a man was traveling along the river, the rain had caused the road to be muddy and hard to navigate. He ended up sliding down into the river. The spot where he was found is in a sharp bend of the Grand River. Thus being named "Dead Man's Hole". I have never been there. In fact I believe I was told to stay clear away from there when I was younger.

Friday the community had a power outage that reached all the way through Kellerton.

Power was out for just a couple hours, so thankfully we didn't have anything happen to our residents that rely on air conditioning.

Fun Day meetings will continue and updates will be posted on the Grand River Facebook page.

Have a great week!

Andover

LIZ CARPENTER The MLB All-star game has come and gone and the teams are in the second half of the baseball season.

The Kansas City Royals are still way under five hundred, but they have played a little better.

Maybe the few days rest will spur them on to a better second half than the first half. Go Royals!

The big news at Andover last week was Ivan Lane had a birth-

day! His family had a surprise birthday party Saturday afternoon at the Eagleville Community Center with nearly the whole family attending. Work got in the way for a couple of them. Ivan’s age?

Ivan’s age has a zero in the ones place and the first prime number cubed in the tens place.

Happy Birthday, Ivan!

Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main worked all week then spent Saturday in the city and had a nice day in spite of the heat. They are looking forward to cooler temps this week.

Cooler temps will be welcome for sure!

Donna Ogier has a possum and family of raccoons helping themselves to her pet food.

Darn critters! They get into everything!

Holly, Dylan, Benson, and Kyra Parkhurst had the Parkhurst family’s annual Christmas in July family reunion over the weekend. Holly reports it was great to see their long distance family.

Christmas is like chocolate, good anytime!

Philinda Snethen’s niece Julie Snethen stayed with Philinda during the week of Spec at Graceland University.

Kim Erwin had a quiet week around her farm.

Tuesday morning Optimist Club member Julie McElroy sorted bottles and cans at Liz Carpenter’s farm and then Wednesday morning Optimist Club members Garnet Coulthard and Liz Carpenter and honorary member Jim Coulthard finished the sorting and loading of the bags into the trailer. Thursday morning, Julie, Jim, and Liz took the load to Corydon to the redemption center.

Thursday was Cotton and Coy Osborn’s last day of swimming lessons.

They both passed their tests. Little brother Cole got to go check things out and jump off the diving board!

Afterwards they went to Woods and Main in Eagleville and ate lunch to celebrate the end of lessons.

Craig Snethen, Kyle Booth, and Philinda Snethen went to the movie Thor Saturday night.

Saturday Sandy and Gary Osborn visited Gary’s mom Ruby Osborn.

Drew Parkhurst had a quiet week around his place.

Donna Ogier, and Jim and Charlene Fisher attended the Smith Family reunion Saturday in Eagleville.

Donna reports it was so good to catch up

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with extended family.

Jeanine and Jim Bradley stopped by on Saturday to eat and visit with their aunt Philinda Snethen.

Liz Carpenter and her friend Julie Elliott traveled to Mt. Vernon, Iowa, on Friday and returned on Saturday.

They visited Will and Emilie Taylor and their daughter Abbi and brought Laurie’s dog, Steel, home for Liz to take care of for a while.

Sunday Kay Herring, Randy Stevenson, Kathy and Loren Esse ate lunch with Philinda Snethen.

Alma and Ronnie Mickelson had lots of company over the weekend. Alma’s stepbrother DJ came to fish. He brought his two daughters Kristina and Katie and their spouses David and Jarod, Alma’s nephew Nick and Kristina, and David’s daughter Nora and son Miles.

They spent the weekend learning and doing farm chores, having a cribbage tournament, and enjoying each other’s company.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and enjoy the cool weather this week and maybe even some rain!

In the Library Loop MARY STONER

Leon community, you are reading allstars! You turned up in record numbers to reach your reading goals and participate in our programs. Here are a few exciting stats to share with you: Summer Reading Program sign-ups: 298 (a new record!)

Completed reading logs: 145 (a new record!)

Hours read: 3, 668.75 (a new record!)

Programs: 18 Total Program Attendance: 1,056 (a new record!)

(976 + 80 projected to attend the pizza and pool party) Books Checked Out: 1, 461 (a new record!)

We will be celebrating everyone who completed their six-week reading log with a pizza and pool party at the Leon Pool on Friday, August 5th from 6-8pm for a Pizza and Pool Party!

Logs needed to have been turned in

by Friday, July 15th in order to receive prizes and be signed up for the pizza party. We will be announcing the winner of the Kindle Fire tablet, the Spare Time Birthday package, and the $50 in Chamber Bucks that night. We hope to see you there!

Little Tots Storytime will resume at 11am on Thursdays, beginning August 4th.

Join us with your little

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ones for books, rhymes, and songs.

All ages are welcome, but the Storytime is best suited for birth through age 6.

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

were several snap shots taken that have been shared on social media.

Oh, and I can’t forget the food. There was plenty of that as everyone brought something to share. We’ve agreed to make this an annual reunion so we can continue to keep in touch.

Saturday evening I met Verla Cole, Pam Kent and, grandson, Oakley, Lou Fry and her sister, Sandy Riley, for supper in Osceola.

Sandy is here for a couple of weeks while Lou is having a couple of out patient procedures and I, especially, wanted to see Sandy while she is in Iowa.

We ate too much and had a really good visit and headed our separate ways. You know… ole ladies want to get Davis City home before dark. lol LINDA BOOTHE I had a big surprise on Sunday! Got a mesThe Vacation Bible sage in the morning School was the main that Chris and Tracey, attraction in our little Mack and Katie and burg this past week. the 3 great grands were About 40 youth joined headed this direction in the fun and inspira- from Ames. I met them tion Monday through at Joyce Binning’s Thursday. Tuesday eve- home, as we share ning there was water- these folks, and had melon, fellowship and some time to visit and activities at the Davis see those 3 special baCity Park for the youth bies that I call Great. and their parents. They are wonderful, by Thursday evening, the the way. youth performed and Courtney Olsen, sang the songs they Brad Olsen, Raven had learned during the Clark, Caitlin Clark, week. Family members Mike Houk, Dustin Nall gathered at the DC and Mike Britt all have Community Center for birthdays this coming the performance fol- week. Eat some cake lowed with food and for the rest of us! more fellowship. Our If you boil a funny community is thank- bone, it becomes a ful for the group from laughing stock. That’s Tennessee that bring humerus. their message to our youth each summer.

The Davis City Weldon Sista’s met for coffee KATHY MASON on Wednesday and they History – Decatur were pretty low key compared to last week County Achievers Girls and our shopping trip. 4-H Club The Club was orgaPaula Howell, Annette Boswell, Carol Proctor, nized October 26, 1953 Jackie Hawley and by Mrs. Hoyle Crees and Linda Boothe attempt- Mrs. Gerald Bethards. ed to solve the prob- At the first meeting, lems of the world be- 14 girls signed enrollfore departing but anx- ment cards. Election ious for this Wednesday of officers was held. when we wear our thrift Elaine Catell, presistore finds. Now, this dent; Juliann Ellits, should be a good one… vice president; Monica secretary/ pics will be posted on McMorris, treasurer; Judy Cole, Facebook.

Going to Leon, I no- reporter; Linda Mercer, ticed an American flag historian; and Harriet recreation at the end of the drive- Jackson, chairman. way of the fish hatchOthers belongery. It made me want to stop and sing the national anthem, but whether coming or going, I will put my hand on my heart and say ‘God Bless America’.

The South School Reunion was held on Friday at the Main Street Brick House.

There were several on vacation, other appointments and, sadly, a couple with Covid so the attendance wasn’t what we had planned for but, oh, what a wonderful group! We had such a heart warming time. There was lots of catching up, sharing about our families, reminiscing about some of the good ole days when we were coworkers. Corey Lindsey came over to capture our memory with a group picture and there

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ing the first year were Wilene Jones, Wilda Kay Jones, Sharon Catell.

The girls gained recognition through all the years of 4-H work. In 1957-1958 Mrs. Albert Driskill and Mrs. Jimmie Redman were the leaders. Judy Cole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvian Cole of Weldon was chosen from 15 counties to represent Decatur County in the 4-H Girls Dress Review at the Iowa State Fair which was September 2, 1960.

She was also chosen as County President.

The Franklin Friends was organized in the early 1930s. In 1951, the club was restarted.

Lynnette Ramsey attended the fair in 1967 and gave a presentation on flower arranging. She received an excellance award.

She also attended the Iowa State Fair in 1968. Bambi Hook and Shelly Walsh gave the outstanding junior demonstration at the county fair in 1972 with the help of baby Scott Alan Hook. The title of the demonstration was “Give Mom a Break.”

LOCAL The Christian Church had Bible School July 18-20.

Jim Lane was Moses.

Helpers were Joy Jackson, Connie Bright, Carolyn Carroll, Connie Hagen, Connie Hook, Jackie Griffith, Kathy Mason, and Rose Gilbert was the leader.

The kids painted rocks, sang songs and had a good time.

The Weldon Country Club seves breakfast every Saturday morning from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Jake Farlow and wife have a new baby boy.

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Three Cardinals Tabbed with POI Honors

Kylee Rockhold 1st Team Utility

Hallee Hamilton 2nd Team Utility

Eight Named to POI Academic

Annika Evertsen Honorable Mention

Four Place at High School National Rodeo Lane Leeper received a prestigious honor when he was named the All Around Rookie Cowboy following his performance at the High School Rodeo Nationals held in Gillette, Wyoming July 17-23.

According to Leeper’s mother, Kala, only a first year high school member can get this title.

Leeper finished 24th in bareback and saddle bronc events.

After the first go, he was sitting at the top in the saddle bronc event. In addition, he received a $1,000 college scholarship, a Free American hat, and a belt buckle.

Three other Central Decatur Rodeo athletes also placed at this national event.

Cauy Masters finished 27th in the saddle bronc and 48th in the tie down calf roping event. After the first go, he was in the top 10 in the saddle bronc.

Layni Masters finished 9th in girls breakaway and Carysn Tharp was 75th in team roping.

The total number of contestants was 1,716. Refer to page 14 for more photos.

Lane Leeper and Cauy Masters

Layni Masters and Carsyn Tharp

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.

William E. Jones and Jerry L. Jones to Steven Osgood and Dody Osgood - Commencing at a point 12 rods W of the NE corner of Section 13, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur

County, Iowa, thence W ... to beginning. Transfer stamps $87.20.

Shad Cook and Lesley Cook to Debbie Morgan - W 5 acres of NE 1/4 NW 1/4; NW 1/4 NW 1/4 EXCEPT SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 8, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M.; AND Beginning at the NE corner of Section 7, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence N ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

Basil Land Holdings, LLC to Rogue 22, LLC Commencing at the SW corner of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 11, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps

$127.20.

Tiffany N. Smith and Wendell Smith, Jr. to Adrian Rolfe - E 132' of the N 98' of Lot 1, block 22, Dancer's 1st Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $172.80.

GAAL, LLC to Golden Valley Acres, LLC - Parcel "A" located in that portion of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 5, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed December 14, 2018, in Book 2018, Page 1546, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at ½" iron pin at the W 1/4 corner of said Section 5; thence

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MARGARET LORAINE SNETHEN GIBSON (continued from page 2) rence Gibson in 1951, and Robert Walter Gibson in 1952. She was an extraordinarily devoted mother and supported her children and their endeavors in whatever way she could. She often umpired her sons’ little league games from behind the plate.

And when the gang of neighborhood kids came to play backyard baseball, she filled in wherever she was needed. It is said she was one of their best players, with her often hitting the ball over the fence.

Teeny attended Tulsa University in Oklahoma and graduated from TU in 1964 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.

N ... to POB, containing 3.43 acres. Transfer stamps $1,119.20.

Russell Gene Pierson and Loretta Mae Pierson to Thomas Edward Young, Jr. - SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 33; W 15' of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 34; All in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $525.60.

Wylladene A. Smith, aka Willadene Smith, surviving spouse of Austin Smith and Austin Smith to Wylladene A. Smith, aka Willadene Smith - Lots 70, 71, 72, 73, 89, 90 and 91

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professional sports, embroidery, writing, and photography. Her gardening was impeccable, and her garden was always flourishing—be it day-to-day vegetables or the most gorgeous rows of flowers one might ever lay their eyes on. There was not a card game she would pass up and was a very, very able competitor. She loved the New York Times crossword puzzles and for years would complete them on a regular basis. Her storytelling capabilities were second to none—and she enjoyed sharing them.

They were always accompanied by a subliminal message we could all stand to hear, yet they were jovial and always ended with her infectious laugh.

She faithfully wrote The Andover News for the Lamoni Chronicle, Leon Journal Reporter, and the Bethany Republican Clipper every week. Personal photography was one of her favorites in which she enjoyed capturing the precious moments and memories of the people in her life who made her most happy.

Teeny was preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Mary Snethen; a sister Virginia Sponsler; two brothers, Richard and Earl; and one granddaughter Dasha Gibson. She is survived by two sisters, Norma Ward of Grandview, Missouri, Ina Lou Myrick of Blue Springs, Missouri, and one brother Thomas James and wife Cheryl of Endwell, New York; her three sons Grant, Steve, and Robert; five grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a hoard of other relatives and friends.

Teeny’s life was anything but “Teeny”. It was full of faith, fun, love, and adventure— and she truly made every moment count. She was a doer, and rarely had idle hands. She never met a stranger, and most of the time left with a new friend.

Simply put: She loved people, and people loved her. It is with great peace and love and a true celebration for her life that her family and friends ask everyone to remember her by; for all that she did, the full life she lived, and how grateful she was for everyone in it.

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Eight Cardinal Varsity girl’s softball team members, who were eligible, achieved the prestigious Academic All Conference.

To be eligible for the Academic All Conference award, the athlete needs to be in grades 10-12, earned a Varsity Letter in said sport and have a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Players who received the POI academic honors were Addiston Graham, Hallee Hamilton, Jordan Proctor, Kylee Rockhold, Annika Evertsen, Amy Potter, Maren Buckingham and Aniston Jones.

The CD Cardinals captured a 12-16 overall season record and 6-7 conference record.

She went on to receive her Master’s degree in English and graduated in July of 1969. She took on this particular achievement while raising a young family and teaching full time.

It’s no surprise that given her “can do” and “get it done” attitude that while obtaining her Master’s degree when her professor was absent, Teeny filled in as the teacher of the class.

She taught at Madison Middle school for 23 years. This was during historical times in education when schools were in the process of being desegregated.

On that historical day, she recounted that there were three fires set in Madison Middle School alone. She was the Student Council sponsor and the Math Club sponsor for the school. She was nicknamed “Sarge” by her students because when she was teaching, there was no question who was in charge. She was a stern teacher who demanded cooperation and had an uncanny ability to achieve the desired outcome for her students’ behavior with a unique vernacular of kindness and understanding.

Teeny was a woman of faith, and she displayed it in her actions every day. She was an active member of Andover Community of Christ Church. She was ordained into the ministry on January 15th, 2006, at the age of 80 years into the office of priest. She preached several sermons covering a variety of topics at various churches throughout the next four to five years.

Teeny believed in keeping fit and was an avid walker. She hiked the Grand Canyon twice with her sister Ina Lou and family.

She once walked from Kansas City to the Snethen farm north of Blythedale, Missouri, with her twin nephews, John and James Myrick; a distance of about 120 miles. She and one of her nephews, Howard Ward, walked from her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Fayetteville, Arkansas, where her sister Norma lived. After she got older, she would walk each year on her birthday from her home on the farm to the Andover church, a distance of about 5 miles.

Teeny also had many other hobbies in life, which she thoroughly enjoyed: gardening, playing cards, crossword puzzles, storytelling, following

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Champions of the Decatur County Fair 2022

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Presenting the awards were Queen Kelly Lloyd and Princess Cortlynn Cook.

Jamie Oesch was awarded Senior Showmanship.

Champion Mule was shown by Chloe Hamaker.

Res. Champion Breeding Gilt shown by Kinsey Coffey.

She was also awarded Champion Purebred Gilt.

Champion Gelding shown by Riley Benda. She was also awarded Intermediate Showmanship.

Res. Champion Market Swine shown by Mattie Lovett.

Swine judge Brylee Williams

Champion Carcass Swine shown by Lauren Martin.

Res. Champion Gelding shown by Chloe Hamaker.

Res. Champion Carcass Swine shown by Cali Arnold.

Champion Breeding Gilt shown by Kinsey Coffey. She was also awarded Champion Commercial.

Champion Mare shown by Chloe Hamaker. She was also awarded Advanced Showmanship.

Gracyn Newton was awarded Junior Showmanship.

Res. Champion Mare shown by Haley Bettin.

Res. Commercial shown by Braeden Thomas. He was also awarded Intermediate Showmanship.

Champion Pony shown by Jerzee Schnich.

Res. Champion Market Lamb shown by Masyn Elliott.

Res. Champion Purebred Gilt shown by Cord Hamilton.

He was also awarded Senior Showmanship.

Kourtney Smiarowski Showmanship.

was

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(Fair photos by Maizee Lindsey)

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Champions of the Decatur County Fair 2022 Presenting the awards were Queen Kelly Lloyd and Princess Cortlynn Cook.

(Fair photos by Maizee Lindsey)

Champion Pen of 3 shown by Hallee Hamilton.

Res. Champion Market Goat shown by Creyton Ogier.

Champion Ewe shown by Degin Dixson.

Sheep and goat judge Brylee Williams

Res. Champion Pen of 3 shown by Kylee Rockhold.

Champion Breeding Goat shown by Skylar Coffey. She was also awarded Advance Showmanship.

Res. Champion Ewe shown by Hallee Hamilton. She was also awarded Senior Showmanship.

Gavin Dixson was awarded Advanced Showmanship.

Res. Champion Breeding Goat shown by Skylar Coffey.

Champion Carcass shown by Kylee Rockhold.

Baize Dixson was awarded Junior Showmanship.

Gracyn Newton was awarded Junior Showmanship.

Res. Champion Carcass shown by Hallee Hamilton.

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Champion Market Goat shown by Adeline Stone. She was Soiyer Smith was awarded Intermediate Showmanship. also awarded Senior Showmanship.

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Champions of the Decatur County Fair 2022 Presenting the awards were Queen Kelly Lloyd and Princess Cortlynn Cook.

Champion Market Heifer was shown by Alexis Boord.

Champion New Crop Steer shown by Addiston Graham.

Champion Dairy Cow shown by Camden Covington. He was also awarded Champion Herd of 3.

Beef judge Harrison Furlow

Champion Cow/Calf shown by Jaymie Tull.

Res. Champion Dairy Cow shown by Camden Covington.

He was also awarded Res. Champion Herd of 3.

Champion Beef Champion Beef Carcass Res. awarded to Ajae Carcass awarded to Ethan Elliott.

Mendenhall.

Brenden Covington Showmanship.

was

awarded

Advanced Res. Champion Cow/Calf shown by Cadence Clark.

Champion Bucket Calf Plus One shown by Jamie Oesch.

Res. Champion Overall Supreme Beef was awarded to Champion Market Steer was shown by Trey Hullinger.

Brystyn Auxier.

Cortlynn Cook was awarded Intermediate Showmanship.

Champion Breeding Heifer shown by Kyle Linhart. He Res. Champion Market Steer was shown by Brystyn was also awarded Champion Homeraised and Advanced Auxier. He was also awarded Champion Homeraised Showmanship.

Market Steer.

Overall Champion Bucket Calf shown by Ethan Elliott. He was also awarded Senior Showmanship.

Res. Champion Breeding Heifer shown by Brystyn Auxier.

(Fair photos by Maizee Lindsey)

Congratulations to the Fair Winners

Champion New Crop Heifer shown by Cadence Clark.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

(continued from page 6) of RR Addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Iowa. No

transfer stamps.

Wendell E. Jones and Charlotte A. Jones to Nicole Wilken and Jeffrey Wilken - All of block 14 which lies N and W of CB&Q RR ROW in Barr's Addition to the Town of Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $178.40.

Eric A. Dale, Tracey Dale, David A. Higdon and Sandra K. Higdon to Ted's RV Park, LLC - Parcel "A": A parcel of land located in a portion of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur City,

Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Commencing at a ½" iron pin on the SW corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, N ... along the S line of the N ½ NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, a distance of 45' to a ½" iron pin on the E line of 4th Street and the POB, N ... to the POB, containing 1.53 acres subject to any easements of record; AND Parcel "B": A parcel of land located

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Champions of the Decatur County Fair 2022 Presenting the awards were Queen Kelly Lloyd and Princess Cortlynn Cook.

(Fair photos by Maizee Lindsey)

Overall Res. Champion Bucket Calf shown by Masyn Elliott.

Baize Dixson was awarded Junior Showmanship.

Skylar Coffey was awarded Senior Showmanship.

ED/ Hospitalist Provider Dr. Lonny Miller to Join DCH in August

The Decatur County Hospital Board of Trustees met May 25, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Members present were:Denise Elefson, Guy Clark, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Teri Foster, and Rebekah Mendenhall.

Member absent: Larry Griffin Others present were: Mike Johnston (CEO), Tara Spidle (CFO), Kelly Barker (CNO), Shannon Erb (Chief Human Resources and Marketing Officer), and Dr. Ed Wehling (Chief of the Medical Staff).

Denise Elefson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Linda Chastain and Rebekah Mendenhall each commented separately on positive experiences in the Emergency Department of which they had been made aware.

Motion carried to approve the following Consent Agenda: (1) Regular Meeting Minutes April 2022 (2) April 2022 Accounts Payable (AP): $1,050,662.00 (3) April 2022 Payroll: $487,952.00 (4) Accounts Receivable Write-Offs April 2022: $70,969.

Dr. Wehling presented the Medical Staff report. The DCH Medical Staff held their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 18 2022 beginning at 8:30am. During that same meeting, the following appointments et. al. were unanimously approved by the Medical Staff: Medical Staff Appointments: Kalee Gerdes, PA (Oncology); Haytham Kwaji, MD (Endocrinology); Cory Wiederin, CRNA. Medical Staff Reappointments: Stephen Barnes, DO (ED/ Hospitalist) and Jeff Hartung, DO (ED/ Hospitalist).

From Provisional to Full Status: Tawnya Bauch, ARNP (Oncology) and Scott Hoffman, DO (ED/ Hospitalist).

Additional Privileges: Ashley Brown, ARNP (Dermatology). Motion carried unanimously to approve the referenced appointments.

Dr. Wehling additionally discussed DCH's new full time ED/Hospitalist provider, Dr. Lonny Miller, who will join DCH beginning on or about August 15, 2022 as well as current education initiatives with respect to the use of ultrasound in the Emergency Department.

Mike Johnston presented the CEO Update to the Board of Trustees as below: As part of their Board packet, the Trustees received a copy of the results of the recent recertification survey conducted at DCH between May 02, 2022 and May 05, 2022 by the Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals. The State Fire Marshal conducted a Life Safety Inspection at the facility on May 06, 2022 and this report was also included in the Board packet for the members to review. The Board of Trustees had no questions concerning either report.

Mike Johnston discussed the planned hospital diversion

and power outage scheduled to begin at 11:00pm on May 26, 2022. The expected duration is approximately one (1) hour while the electrical systems of the existing hospital building are connected to those of the new Outpatient building now under construction.

With the time required to complete the work and restart sensitive electrical equipment within the facility, the hospital is scheduled to be fully operational again by approximately 1:30am on May 27, 2022. Approval of the Resolution for the Appointment of Deanna Stone as the Infection Prevention Nurse for DCH. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Resolution for the Appointment of New HIPAA Privacy and Security Officers and Confirming the Reappointment of a Compliance Officer.

With the retirement of Jo Beth Smith, the positions of HIPAA Privacy Officer and HIPAA Security Officer were vacated. Shannon Erb was nominated to the Board as the hospital's new HIPAA Privacy Officer and Stacy Webb was nominated as the new HIPAA Security Officer. Tara Spidle was reappointed to the role of Compliance Officer for DCH. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Contract Buy-Out for Elizabeth Allen, ARNP (Rheumatology): Elizabeth Allen, ARNP is the hospital's current provider for Rheumatology services. After negotiation, a contract was agreed to whereby she will become a full-time employee of DCH beginning in August of 2022. A buy-out of her existing contract from her current employer, Premier Specialty Network (PSN), in the amount of $15,000 is required. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Coolief RF Generator Purchase for Interventional Pain Management: Mike Johnston presented the Board of Trustees with a request to purchase the referenced piece of equipment new for $35,500.00.

This machine is used during radio frequency ablation procedures

by Jay Brewer, CRNA as part of his interventional pain management clinic/ program.

Motion carried unaimously to approve the purchase.

Approval of the Mercy Management and Affiliation Agreement for July 01, 2022 to June 30, 2024.

The current Mercy Management and Affiliation Agreement expires on June 30, 2022 and a renewal agreement for the period stated was sub-

mitted to the Board for approval.

The motion carried by majority vote with Linda Chastain voting against.

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for April 2022: Total gross revenue was $3.6 million in April 2022. April had an operating gain of $143,613 with a net gain of $235,303.

Motion carried unanimously.

Acceptance and Approval of the Final Audit Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Seim Johnson to Conduct the FY 2022 Audit and to Prepare and Submit the FY 2022 Cost Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of the Hospital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

Motion carried unanimously.

Kelly Barker updated the Board as to current clinical and quality improvement initiatives as follows: DCH's information submission for chest pain accreditation is generally complete and currently under review.

Performance metrics for April 2022 were reviewed with the Board of Trustees.

Kelly reported to the Board of Trustees on the quality indicators for April 2022.

Kelly Barker reviewed the Quality Assurance/ P e r f o r m a n c e Improvement departmental scorecard with the Board of Trustees.

A written copy of the scorecard was provided to the Board of Trustees as well.

Shannon Erb provided the HR and Marketing Report as follows: Congratulations to Jennifer Barker, LPN, COTA as 2022 Daisy Award winner for Decatur County Hospital.

Jennifer was nominated by

her peers along with Ali Boswell, RN, BSN, Raven Perkins, RN, Christel Wehling, RN, and Elise Wells, RN, BSN. March 2022 employee turnover data.

Welcome to Gabby Burdess (Cook), Dallas Burdess (Cook), and Katelyn Gibbs (Admissions Clerk).

Shannon presented the marketing report to the DCH Board of Trustees. She provided the Board with an overview of current and planned marketing efforts as well as the results of previous campaigns.

At approximately 6:29pm, a roll call vote was called for the Board to go into closed session for discussion under the following exemptions: The vote to go into closed session were all ayes. Those present in addition to the Board members were Mike Johnston, Tara Spidle, Kelly Barker, Shannon Erb, Candy Jordan, and Dr. Wehling.

With a consensus of the Board members obtained to do so, the Board returned to open session at approximately 7:01pm.

The Board members present when the open session reconvened were Denise Elefson, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Guy Clark, Teri Foster, and Rebekah Mendenhall.

Others present were the same as listed above when the closed session convened.

After the return to open session, motion carried unaimously to authorize the Chief Executive Officer to proceed with the action discussed during the closed session.

The meeting adjourned at 7:03pm.

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Ajae Mendenhall was awarded Junior Showmanship.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 9) in a portion in a portion of the NW 1/4 NW /14 NE /14 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Commencing at a ½" iron pin on the SW corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, N ... to the POB, containing 2.22 acres subject to any easements of record; AND A parcel of land in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed August 7, 2001, in Plat Book C Page 224, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the N 1/4 corner of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa,

thence N ... to the POB, said parcel contains 2.00 acres more or less. NOTE: It is assumed that the N line of the NE 1/4 of said Section 34 bears N ... to the POB, having an area of 0.64 acres including 0.10 acres of road easement. No transfer stamps.

Fred Colberg to Braden Austin and Jessica Pycior - W ½ of lot 3, block 30, Dancer's 2nd Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $57.60.

Ted's RV Park, LLC to Ted's Campground and RV, LLC - Parcel "A": A parcel of land located in a portion of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Commencing at a ½" iron pin on the SW corner of the

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY

Equity No. EQCV007207 LITTLE RIVER ESTATES Plaintiff, v.

JACK COOPER. Defendent TO: Mr. Jack Cooper DEFENDANT You are hereby notified that there is now on file an Original Notice and Petition for Disposition of Abandoned Property in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Decatur County, Iowa, in the above matter and that hearing on said Original Notice and Petition for Disposition of Abandoned Property has been set and fixed by the Court for the 26th day of August, 2022, at 1:30 P.M., in the Courtroom in the Courthouse in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Dated this 21st day of July, 2022. /s/ Verle W. Norris Verle W. Norris, AT0005910 300 West Marion P. O. Box 256 Corydon, Iowa 50060 Telephone 641-872-1363 Facsimile 641-872-2468 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 1t26 July 27, 2022

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE

STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court for Decatur County Court Case EQCV007189 SPECIAL EXECUTION Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc Plaintiff VS Jones, Karen McFarland - in rem Defendant As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of Decatur County. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and interest in Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment.

The property to be sold is: Lot One (1) and the north forty (40) feet of Lot Two (2); Block Two (2), Original Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Street Address: 218 N. Maple st., Lamoni, IA 50140.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgement amount $150,253.72; Costs $315.00, Accruing Costs PLUS. The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale Time of Sale August 22, 2022 1:30 p.m.

Place of Sale Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 Dated July 7, 2022 Sheriff Chris Lane Decatur County, Iowa Attorney Sayer Law Group, PC (319) 234-2530 1t26 July 27, 2022 1t28 August 10, 2022

CITY OF LEON

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 21, 2022 6:00 PM Mayor Bob Frey called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Tonya Lindsey, Daniel Moffett, Jerry Parsons, and Jonathan Erb. Cody Cooper was absent.

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

Motion by J Parsons seconded by D Moffett to approve the demo grant application for 303 NE Mill St. All ayes, motion carried.

Jacob Miles requested that the city council enter close session per Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation if the employee requests the closed session.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by J Erb to enter closed session at 6:04 pm.

All ayes, motion carried.

Cody Cooper entered the closed session at 6:06 pm.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to enter

open session at 6:19 pm. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by J Erb to terminate the employment of Mr. Jacob Miles. T Lindsey, J Parsons, C Cooper, J Erb, ayes. D Moffett, nay. Motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by D Moffett to adjourn at 6:22 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Bob Frey Mayor ATTEST:Kyle Sheetz City Admin/Clerk 1t26 July 27, 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.

July 18,2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors office located on the 1st floor of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Dan Christensen, Bob Bell, and Ward Graham. Also present was Charlene Hoover, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

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

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2022 Regular Session. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Graham to approve a beer permit for Grand River Rodeo August 19th and 20th. Motion carried.

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the hire of Lesley Cook as Deputy Auditor and authorizing her on bank accounts at First Interstate and Farmers Bank. Motion carried.

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve County Recorder Gale Norman and Deputy Recorder Erica Cook to be authorized signers on all Recorder bank accounts. Motion carried.

Decatur County Engineer Dillon Davenport was present to discuss departmental matters with the Board.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: Access Systems Leasing Copier Leasing 4,869.31 Agriland Fs Inc. @Sr Fuel 10,338.57 Agrivision Equipment Group @Sr Parts 292.30 AK Garage Sr Tire Repair/ Battery 201.95 Alliant Energy @Sr Utilities 5,988.73 Amazon Capital Services @Supplies 63.31 Aramark Uniform Services Supplies 75.43 Atlantic Bottling Company @Supplies 290.88 Bishop Engineering @Learning Center Work 2,000.00 Bituminous Materials Sr Emulsion 2,010.60 Blyzo Bait Bait 366.80 Bob Jackson Trucking @Rock Hauling 284.48 C&E Trucking @Hauling Rock 448.34 C.J. Cooper & Associates Inc. @Sr Qtr 2 Randoms 105.00 Cannon Portajohn Rental Custodial Supplies 240.00 Capital Sanitary Supply Tobacco Grant, Nutrition Grant & Office 114.79 Carolina Software Software Support 250.00 Centurylink, Business Services Telephone 38.99 Centurylink, Business Services Telephone 30.59 City Of Corning Leachate Discharge 3,430.32 City Of Davis City Sr Annual Farm To Market Ext Rev Sharing 1,087.00 City Of Decatur Sr Annual Farm To Market Ext Rev Sharing 1,011.00 City Of Garden Grove Sr Annual Farm To Market Ext Rev Sharing 1,533.00 City Of Grand River Sr Annual Farm To Market Ext Rev Sharing 1,129.00 City Of Lamoni @Garbage SB 100.00 City Of Leon @Sr Utilities 1,156.87 City Of Pleasanton Sr Annual Farm To Market Ext Rev Sharing 664.00 City Of Weldon Sr Annual Farm To

Market Ext Rev Sharing 848.00 Clarke County Public Health Enviromental Health 3,000.00 Clarke Electric Co Op. @Sr Utilities 1,720.65 Collier, Doug Clothing Allowance 450.00 Community Diaster Recovery @Tree Removal & Stump Grinding 700.00 Contractor Solutions @Sr Blades 1,874.25 County Treasurer Fuel 2,651.48 Culligan @Sr Water Coolers 74.00 Decatur Co Development Corp @Fy22 4th Qtr Meal Site Contribution 5,000.00 Decatur Co. 4 H Fair Tobacco Education 14,984.70 Decatur Co. Land Improvement Leachte Hauling 3,704.39 Decatur County Hospital @Sr Random Screens 1,543.47 Dollar General Charged Sales Supplies 105.55 Dynamic Research Technologies Educational & Training Services

2,000.00 Ehresmann Engineering Misc Tower Analysis 1,250.00 Electronic Engineering @Sr Parts 759.67 Eurofins Envirnmt Testing Nc @N/S Semi Annual Testing 2,335.05 Evora Consulting @Annual Services 6,667.50 Farmers Bank Of Northern Mo Checks For New Accounts 47.50 Fellhoelter Enterprises, Llc Sr Trailer 17,500.00 Galls, An Aramark Company @Uniforms 149.20 Garden Grove Public Library @Fy22 4th Qtr Contribution Gg Library 794.35 Gilbert True Value Home Center Sr Supplies 271.63 GRM Networks Phone Bill 2,388.13 Henry M Adkins & Son Inc @Ballot Printing 765.90 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Care @Mowing 640.00 Hy Vee West Des Moines @Custodial Supplies 2,907.25 Ideal Ready Mix Co. Sr Concrete Patching 3,078.00 Imwca Work Comp Premium 708.00 Infinity Health @Office Visits 1,956.00 Iowa D.O.T. @Sr Posts 356.50 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Educational & Training Services 250.00 Iowa Secretary Of State Dues & Memberships 30.00 Iowa State Assoc. Of Counties Sr Isac Conf.

625.00 Iowa State University Sr Streets/ Rds Conf.

220.00 Lamar 2022 Covid Posters 550.00 Lamoni Municipal Util. @Sr Utilities 13.93 Lamoni Public Library @Fy22 4th Qtr Contribution 3,575.07 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc @Sr Spare Keys 21.94 Leon Journal-Reporter @Charge Tickets For E Submission Docs

2,017.21 Leon Plumbing Works Llc Custodial Supplies 300.00 Leon Public Library @Fy22 4th Qtr Contribution Leon Library 3,575.07 Leon Service Sr Fuel 170.57 Linda Klejch, Registered Dietitian Srvc Dues And Memberships 100.00 Marion County Public Health @Tobacco Education 2,764.10 Mastercard Sr Supplies, Postage, Shop Tools 5,871.11 Menards Clive @Sr Saw And Blades 236.87 MFA Oil Company Fuel 1,329.11 Motorola Solutions Inc Safety & Protective Supplies 480.00 Myron Corp 2023 Calendars For Outreach 560.82 Nichols Equipment @Sr Equipment Rental 2,400.00 Norris Quarries. @Sr Road Rock 15,489.61 Norsolv Systems Envir.

Serv.

Sr 16 Wk Service 198.95 Northland Products Company Sr Oil 2,385.65 Northland Securities Inc @Long Term Trustee Fee 435.00 Pearce, David Contract Labor 1,290.00 Per Mar Security Services

Misc Repair And Maintenance 545.04 Polk County Treasurer, (Polk Med Ex’er) @Lab Services Autopsy 284.77 Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc., Ar Dept Sr Tire Tubes 630.00 Powerplan Sr Core 2,761.28 Quill Corporation Sr Envelopes 94.27 Ringgold County Fair Public Health Fair Booth Ringgold County 25.00 Schildberg Construction Co @Rock 2,325.20 Schupan Recycling Divisions Sirs Offset Ap & Ar 231.62 Slade O’Donnell Funeral Home Transportation Of Body For Autopsy W. We 1,370.00 Solutions, Inc Equipment Repairs And Maintenance

444.13 Southern Ia Dev & Conserv Authority Sidca 2023 Dues 500.00 Southern Iowa

Towing&Recovery @Sr Repairs 2,434.63 Southwest Iowa Rec @Electricity Sb 419.79 Stanard & Associates Inc @Law Enforcement Testing 63.00 Tharp Lawn Care @Mowing 82.50 Treasurer State Of Iowa @State Payroll Fee 901.15 Truck Center Companies Sr Truck Parts 470.42 Tysdal, Randy Clothing Allowance 450.00 U.S. Cellular Telephone & Data Processing Services 3,019.54 United Farmers Cooperative @Vehicle Fuel 2,491.00 Vanguard Appraisals Inc Appraiser Services 46,092.70 Watson Auto Parts Sr 2% Parts Disc.

1,183.22 Windstream Lakedale, Inc. @Data Processing Service 3.19 Written Word Llc Public Health Ads 102.50 Grand Total 231,167.39

FUND 0001 General Basic Fund 0002 General Supplemental Fund 0011 Rural Services Basic Fund 0020 Secondary Road Fund 2000 Decatur Co Debt Service 4000 Emergency Management 4010 E911 Fund 4100 County Assessor Agency Fund 4600 Wrd Landfill Fund GRAND TOTAL With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen

CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for July 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 on Wednesday, July 19, 2022.

Board members present: Cassy Allen, Amber Swartz, Sean Saxton and Andy Sullivan. Nick Tharp joined the Board after action item D.1.

– Board Vacancy.

Board members absent: None Others in attendance: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, and one guest.

Board President Swartz called the meeting to order at 7:24 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for July 19, 2022 was amended to move information item E.1 – Education and Healthcare Registered Apprenticeship Grants to action item D.10.

• Minutes of the previous meetings on June 15 and July 6, 2022.

• Financial reports for the following funds for June 2022: General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Partial-Self Insurance Fund, Activity, Scholarship, and Lunch.

Summary list of bills for July: General Fund $366,547.15; Activity Fund $20,884.59; Lunch Fund $3,812.43; PPEL Fund $11,610.47; Capital Projects Fund $13,760.

• Funds in the amount of $7,070.92 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.

• Funds in the amount of $80,495 will be transferred from the general fund to the capital projects fund to allocate ESSER II funds for the approved purchase of a 2019 seventy-seven passenger Thomas bus.

• There were no open enrollment applications.

• The following fundraising requests were approved: Central Trail FFA – sell fruit, meat, cheese, etc. and hog raffle; Football – sell clothing; Cardinal Dance Team – Overnighter in HS gym/ commons and babysitting services for Parents Night Out; Volleyball – Thelma’s meal.

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

by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously.

ACTION ITEMS: • The Board voted to appoint Nick Tharp to fill the vacancy for Director District 3 until November 2023.

The vote was unanimous: Swartz, Sullivan, Allen, and Saxton voting for Tharp. The oath of office was administered to Nick.

• The Board approved the Construction Manager as Adviser Agreement with

EXPENDED 71,194.77 803.40 10,567.60 72,136.27 435.00 1,642.30 2,841.72 46,143.55 25,402.78 $231,167.39

Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t26 July 27, 2022 Estes Construction for any projects that develop as a part of our master facilities strategic plan. Motion by Saxton, second by Allen.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board approved the following 2022-2023 Nutrition Services items. o Renewal of contracts through the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) with the following vendors: Martin Brothers – food and supplies and chemicals for dish and cleaning and Loffredo – produce. o The bid for milk and related products from Anderson Erickson. This was the only bid received. o The bid for bread from Hy-Vee, Leon. This was the only bid received. o The bid for bottled water for ala carte from Leon Hardware and Appliances Motion by Sullivan, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board reviewed the 2022-2023 fee schedule including: Activity admissions/passes, Driver’s Ed, book rental, laptop deposit, band rental, class dues, and meals. The following fees increased: o Activity admissions for non CD students: Varsity $5, JV and JH $3.

Activity passes: Adult $45 for 12-punch pass and $100 for an annual pass; College student (recent graduate within four years) - $40 for 12-punch pass and $60 for an annual pass. o The Keep Kids Fed Act provides a three-month extension of universal free school meals. The following prices are for second meals and when the act expires: Student Breakfast $2; South Elem lunch $3; North Elem lunch $3.15; MSHS lunch $3.25; Adult breakfast $2.50 and adult lunch $4.50. o Book rental K-12: $45 per student with $120 family max.

Motion by Saxton, second by Allen to approve the fee schedule as presented.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board approved the following handbooks for 2022-2023: Employee, Elementary, Secondary, and Coaching/Advisor.

Motion

by Allen, second by Saxton.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board selected the following top four priorities for the District to submit to IASB for the upcoming 2023 Legislative session: o School Funding Policy: Provides sufficient and timely funding to meet education goals. o Mental Health: Establish comprehensive community mental health systems to offer preventative and treatment services and comprehensive school mental health programs. o Teacher Recruitment and Licensure: Supports additional tools to attract individuals to the teaching profession. o Opposes the use of taxpayer funds for the creation of vouchers or educational savings accounts. Ensure public dollars are used for public education.

Motion by Allen, second

by Sullivan. Motion carried unanimously.

• District Facility Projects: o Superintendent Coffelt updated the Board on the progress of the redoing the roofs at South Elementary, North Elementary, and

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North Elementary gym.

Weather permitting, the project should be completed the first week of August. The basketball shot clocks have been installed but still need wired. No action taken.

• Personnel: o The Board approved the hire of Calieb Kister as Head HS Girls Basketball Coach. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the hire of Nick Tharp as Assistant HS Football Coach.

Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried, with Tharp abstaining. o The Board approved the resignation of Gary Hayworth as Assistant Golf and JH Boys Basketball. Motion

by Saxton, second by Allen.

Motion carried unanimously. o Lauren Palmer, Bailey Miller, and Cathy Cooper have been hired as paraeducators. Lesley Cook has resigned as a cook. o Substitute teacher pay will increase from $115 per day to $125 per day. Motion

by Saxton, second by Allen.

Motion carried unanimously.

• The Board approved the second reading of the 700 series of board policy regarding: Non-instructional Operations and Business Services and board policy 549 – Co-Curricular Activities. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously. Cassy will meet with Chris and Becky to review the next series of policies.

• The Board approved SWCC and Graceland University as educational partners for the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program and the completion of the Memorandum of Understanding listing them as such. This grant provides opportunities for current high school students and adult paraeducators to earn credentials all while learning and working in the classroom.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • Upcoming Dates: a.

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. - High School Library. b. Joint Board Work Session with Lamoni Board of Education – to be determined.

The board entered into closed session at 8:42 p.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) To Evaluate the Professional Competency of an Individual for the Superintendent evaluation. Motion by Allen, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously. Roll call vote: Ayes: Allen, Sullivan, Swartz, Saxton, and Tharp.

Nays: None.

The board resumed open session at 9:15 p.m. Saxton moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Second

by Allen.

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

$793.00 Hussmann New ice machine $7,042.50 Harris School Solutions eTrition Hosting 2022-2023 - EZ School Pay $3,774.97 Total $11,610.47 Capital Projects Fund Clear Image Construction & Glass Softball visitor dugout repairstorm damage

$5,160.00 H2I Group Shot Clocks $8,600.00 Total $13,760.00

Transfers Transfer of ESSER (COVID) funds from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund $80,495.00 Transfer of ESSER (COVID) funds from General Fund to Lunch Fund

$7,070.92 Transfer for 21/22 safety equipment from General Fund to Activity Fund

$5,499.85 Total Transfers $93,065.77 Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Andersen Erickson Milk forSummer food breakfast/lunch

$1,104.31 BMO Mastercard catering food, general supplies,

$556.15 CD General fund F2S Turkeys purchased animal science class $397.80 CD General fund F2S greenhouse/ aquaponics produce purchased $212.31 Hy-Vee bread and special diet items summer food $391.09 Leon Hardware and Appliance Water bottles for team meals/ summer food $381.65 Loffredo Inc Produce for

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, July 27, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICES CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL (continued from page 11) summer breakfast and lunch $769.12 Total $3,812.43 ACTIVITY FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 7-19-2022 AC/GC High School Baseball Entry Fee 100.00 Albia Community School District Baseball Entry Fee 100.00 Amazon FFA Supplies 32.25 Bissen, Randy Boys Basketball Camp Entry Fee 240.00 BMO Financial Group TSA National Convention, FFA & Music Camp Travel & Dance Supplies 4,682.74 BSN Sports, Inc. Baseball Supplies 816.48 Central Decatur Athletic Booster Club Spring Concession Service 2,100.60 Central Decatur General Fund Spring Concession Pay 700.20 Central Decatur Lunch Fund Spring Concession Supplies, Prom, Madrigal Dinner, FFA Banquet, Track & Wrestling Hospitality Room Supplies, FFA, Golf & Student Council Supplies

5,350.26 Collins-Maxwell Schools Softball Entry Fee85.00 Creston High School Softball Entry Fee 90.00 Dannco Baseball & Softball Supplies 652.75 Dunbar, Kiaya Officiating 450.00 Gilbert True Value FFA & General Athletics Supplies 44.98 Goos, Neil Officiating 100.00 Graphic Edge Boys Basketball Camp & Softball Supplies 671.87 Greene, Tyler Officiating 90.00 Hamaker, Melanie Prom Refund 12.00 Hy-Vee FFA & Summer Concession Supplies 736.15 Jacobus, Larry Football Official Assigning Fee 110.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Summer Concession Supplies 20.99 Martin Bros.

Distributing Co, Inc. Spring Concession Supplies 828.64 McConnell, Troy Officiating 135.00 Moore, Cale Officiating 400.00 Newton, Remington Officiating 100.00 North Lumber & Home Center Baseball Supplies 65.40 Oesch, Brandi Prom Refund 12.00 Proctor, Jordan Officiating 240.00 Signature Signs FFA Supplies 341.78 Six Fifteen GraphIcs Girls Basketball Camp Supplies 528.00 Smith, Spencer Officiating 300.00 Stg, Inc. Girls Basketball Camp Entry Fee 495.00 Teply, Larry Officiating 120.00 Warren, Matt Officiating 120.00 Watson Auto Parts General Athletics Supplies 12.50 TOTAL $20,884.59 GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 7-19-2022 1st Ayd Corporation Transportation General Supplies 740.83 Ad-Vance Chemical Co Ltd Transportation General Supplies 348.74 Agriland FS, Inc. Gas & Diesel 18,270.02 Agrivision Equipment Group Llc Fuel Additive, Repair Parts & Service 1,243.69 Air Filter Sales & Services, Inc. Building Supplies 842.24 Alliant Energy / Ipl Electricity 12,959.29 Amazon Perkins Grant, Instructional & Building Supplies

1,097.51 Atlas Fitness, Llc Purchased Service 500.00 Auditor Of State Filing Fees 2021 Audit 625.00 BMO Financial Group 21st Century Grant Admissions, Pd Materials & General Supplies 352.30 Byte Speed, Llc

Computer 768.00 Cam Community School District Open Enrollment 866.67 Canoe Sport America, Inc., 21st Century Grant Admissions

321.52 Central Decatur Lunch Fund 2nd Semester Staff Meals, Pbis Incentives, Family Night & Student Testing Snack Supplies 16,252.83 Cintas Transportation General Supplies106.99 City Of Leon 21st Century Grant Admissions

2,853.23 Creston Comm.

School District Tuition 16,790.00 Decatur County Auditor Recycling Fees 250.00 Decker Equipment Building Supplies 1,785.79 Diamond Vogel Paints Building Supplies 597.83 Donovan Group Iowa Communication Services 2,500.00 Doors Inc. Building Supplies & Repair Service 931.00 Echo Group, Inc. Building Supplies 840.38 Elliott Equipment Co. Grounds Upkeep Supplies 177.85 Employee Benefit Systems Psf & Cobra Administrative Fees

1,605.08 Employee & Family Resources Inc. Efr And Sap Annual Fee 6,750.40 Erke, Laci Mileage Reimbursement 117.23 Gilbert True Value Building, Instructional & General Supplies

335.49 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 271.96 Green Hills AEA Social Work Services 16,523.04 GRM Network Internet & Telephone 1,264.42 Hall, Anden Activity Duty Service 430.00 Harris School Solutions Transaction Fees 2.50 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn & Pest Control Monthly Pest Control 190.00 Hog Slat Roccs Grant Ag Project Supplies 580.80 Holmes Murphy Consulting Fees 4,050.00 Hotsy Cleaning Systems Inc. Transportation General Supplies 749.45 Iasbo Annual Dues 175.00 Interstate 35 Community School Open Enrollment 3,694.45 Iowa Assn Of School Boards Annual Dues 3,434.00 Iowa Assoc. Of Ag Educators Annual Dues 200.00 Iowa Dept. Of Human Services Non-Fed Share Medicaid 11,540.33 Iowa Testing Programs 2022 Iasp Testing Fees 1,704.25 Isfis Annual Fee & Background Checks

1,230.75 Jerico Services Dust Control Service 1,500.00 Kimball Midwest Transportation General Supplies 489.40 Lamoni Community School District Open Enrollment & 3rd-4th Qtr. 21st Century Grant Reimbursement

124,154.22 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Transportation, Building & General Supplies 300.40 Leon Journal Reporter Publication Fees 602.37 Leon Rodeo 21st Century Grant Reading Program Supplies

675.00 Lynch Dallas, Pc. Legal Services 693.00 M & M Welding Roccs Grant Ag Project Supplies 202.96 Martin Bros Distributing Co, Inc. Building Supplies & Paper Products

893.84 Midwest Alarm Services Building Repair Service 390.00 Midwest Bus Parts, Inc. Repair Parts 70.70 Mormon Trail Community School Open Enrollment & 3rd-4th Qtr. 21st Century Grant Reimbursement

32,075.71

Mount Ayr Community School Open Enrollment 37,332.14 Nickell, Annie Mileage Reimbursement 117.23 Nolte, Cornman & Johnson Pc Audit Fy21 Final Fee 5,760.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr. Ag Project Supplies & Return 0.02 Podium Ink, Inc. Equipment Maintenance 2,655.00 Rasmussen, Eric Activity Duty Service 200.00 Rural School Advocates Of Iowa Annual Dues 750.00 School Administrators Of Iowa Annual Dues & Conference Registrations 3,381.00 SCIT 21st Century Grant Admissions

188.00 Six Fifteen Graphics Banners 1,600.00 Smith And Son Transportation General Supplies131.00 Smith, Gunnar Activity Duty Service 520.00 South Central Iowa Comm. Foundation Memorial Donation 30.00 Southern Iowa Towing & Recovery Repair Service 176.00 Stryke Security Inc. Content Software 5,632.25 Student Assurance Services, Inc. Catastrophic Student Accident Insurance 1,332.00 Symmetry Energy Solutions, Llc Natural Gas 585.72 Tharp Lawn Care June Mowing & Spraying 2,840.00 Timberline Billing Service Llc Purchased Service 1,494.70 Travis Mechanical & Controls Llc Hvac Repair 847.20 Vandeboe, Jennifer Laptop Deposit Refund 35.00 Walmart General Supplies 22.41 Watson Auto Parts Transportation General Supplies 422.25 Whiting, Bruce Equipment Maintenance 1,440.00 Whittington, Amy Mileage Reimbursement 136.77 TOTAL $366,547.15 SIGNED: Amber Swartz President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t26 July 27, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff’s Report July 16 - 22, 2022

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 07/16 Leon PD responded to a motorist assist at the Decatur County Fairgrounds.

SO responded to a cow out on J20, west of Hwy 69.

07/17 Leon PD responded to a family dispute on SE 12th St. in Leon.

07/18 Leon PD responded to a single car accident on SW 11th St. in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a welfare check on SE 3rd St. in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a no contact order/custody dispute on North Linden in Lamoni.

07/19 SO responded to the report of a stolen title on East 1st St. in Weldon.

Lamoni PD responded to a citizen in distress at Crown Colony in Lamoni.

07/20 Leon PD responded to a citizen in distress at the Little River Motel in Leon.

SO responded to a stolen semi trailer on Frontage Road near Van Wert.

SO responded to a door kicked in on East Jefferson in Decatur.

SO responded to a driving complaint on I35 south of mile marker 34.

Leon PD responded to a dog complaint on SE 4th St. in Leon.

07/21 DCH, SO, and Lamoni assisted Harrison Co. with a rollover accident on I35 near the 113 mile marker.

Leon PD responded to a barking dog complaint on NE Idaho St. in Leon.

SO responded to a theft of chainsaws on Frontage Road near Van Wert.

SO responded to a parking complaint in Garden Grove near city hall.

Leon PD received a cell phone that was turned in to dispatch by a city postal worker.

SO responded to a civil issue in Decatur.

Leon PD responded to a citizen in distress near La Bota.

Leon PD responded to a dog call on NE Idaho in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to an accident involving a light pole near Greg's Auto in Lamoni.

07/22 SO responded to a semi accident on I35 near the 22 mile marker on I35.

Lamoni PD responded to a neighbor complaint on South State St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to a car vs. deer accident south of the county yards near Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a civil issue in Lamoni.

Grand River FD responded to a grass fire near 140th Ave, SE of Grand River.

Leon PD responded to a stalled vehicle on the square in Leon.

SO responded to a driving complaint near the 20 mile marker southbound I35.

Leon PD responded to a nuisance abatement on NE 9th St. in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a neighbor dispute on NE Idaho St. in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a water tank in the roadway at the 4-way stop.

SO and Lamoni PD responded to a suspicious vehicle in the Lamoni area.

SO responded to a vehicle at 310th St. and Smith St. in Lamoni.

COURT CASES

Greenstate Credit Union FKA, University of Iowa, plaintiff, vs. Anthony Douglas Kelsey, defendant.

Petition Filed.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Lydia Nicole Martin, 25, Mt. Ayr, IA, and Calieb Derrick Kistler, 34, Mt. Ayr. Karley Devyn Whelchel, 23, Lamoni, and Kade Jerrett Jensen, 22, Lamoni.

MAGISTRATE

Colton Ray Steele, Ottumwa, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Satiaya Annessiea Ball, Blue Springs, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Paris P. Cannon, Chicago, IL, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over).

Total $193.00.

Juan Vargas Ortiz, Oklahoma City, OK, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Juan Vargas Ortiz, Oklahoma City, OK, no valid drivers license. Total $354.00.

Juan Vargas Ortiz, Oklahoma City, OK, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $428.75.

Erika Evangelista, Kansas City, KS, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over).

Total $233.25.

Alexander Everitt Cribb,

Midwest Wholesale Outlet

Closeouts, Returns, Surplus

50%

Your off Everything Store TRUE VALUE STORES 19563 Hwy 69 N, Leon, IA 1012 Jeffreys Dr. Osceola, IA

Allerton, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts adult. Total $135.50.

Christina Kay Bickel, Centerville, IA, speed. Total $101.00.

Carter Benjamin Mueller, Mount Ayr, IA, speed. Total $101.00.

Richard H. Beechy, Floris, IA, failure to maintain control. Total $326.51.

David Carl Toppin, Lorimor, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts adult. Total $199.75.

Kyle Eugene White, Lamoni, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. Total $864.02.

Kyle Eugene White, Lamoni, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. Total $864.02.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 10) NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, N ... along the S line of the N ½ NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, a distance of 45' to a ½" iron pin on the E line of 4th Street and the POB, N ... to the POB, containing 1.53 acres subject to any easements of record; AND Parcel "B": A parcel of land located in a portion in a portion of the NW 1/4 NW /14 NE /14 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as: Commencing at a ½" iron pin on the SW corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, N ... to the POB, containing 2.22 acres subject to any easements of record; AND A parcel of land in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed August 7, 2001, in Plat Book C Page 224, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the N 1/4 corner of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to the POB, said parcel contains 2.00 acres more or less. NOTE: It is assumed that the N line of the NE 1/4 of said Section 34 bears N ... to the POB, having an area of 0.64 acres including 0.10 acres of road easement. Transfer stamps $1,039.20.

Grand Prix Industries, Inc. to David Issac Mendenhall and Jane A. Mendenhall - Parcel "A" in that part of the SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 27, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed September 24, 2015, in Book 2015 at Page 1081, described as: Beginning at the NW corner of said SW 1/4 NE 1/4; thence N ... to POB, having an area of 5.01 acres including 0.42 acres of Decatur County Road Easement. Transfer stamps $823.20.

Andrew W. Boswell and Dena Boswell to Trenton Wells and Elise Wells Parcel D in that part of the S ½ NW 1/4 and the W ½ NE 1/4 of Section 18, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 13, 2022 as Inst. No. 2022-0579 in the Decatur County Recorder's Office and containing 45.00 acres including 0.71 acres of road easement. Transfer stamps $367.20.

Jaso Vitiritto and Amy L. Vitiritto to David

D. Cowden and Patricia Cowden - Lots 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, block 2, Fred Bones Addition to Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $44.00.

Steven V. Gilbert and Rosalyn J. Gilbert to Dalton Gilbert - E ½ SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $552.80.

Jerald Andrew Walker and Crystal R. Walker to Enos Yoder and Esther Yoder - Outlot 13 and commencing at the NW corner of said outlot 13, thence N ... to beginning, Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Janet Pierson, Decatur County Treasurer, Tax Sale Deed, and Gerald J. Ostrander, Person in Possession, Danny Keller, City of Decatur, c/o City Clerk, Citizens Bank, Decatur County Treasurer, Decatur County Auditor, Decatur County Attorney, and Iowa Attorney General to Linden Grove Investments Inc. C/o Stearns Bank - S ½ of lot 8 and the S 3' 5" of the N ½ of lot 8, all in block 14, Original Town of Decatur, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Randal A. Hullinger to Randal A. Hullinger Living Trust - SE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13, all in T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

The Estate of Thomas C. Reeves to Living Des Moines, LLC - Lots 3 and 4, block 12 of Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $44.80.

Estate of Maurice Chester Redman, Jr. to Jason Johnson and Angela Johnson - Outlot 18, Original Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $103.20.

Carol A. Yoder and Noah S. Yoder to Batle Axez, LLC - Commencing at a point 42' N of the SE corner of block 3 of the Origianl town of Leon, Iowa, thence W ... to POB, being a part of lot 8 in block 3, (EXCEPT second story of building situated thereon).

Transfer stamps $75.20.

Elias B. Sherman and Pamela J. Sherman to Sean McMannamy and Breann McMannamy - Commencing 170' E of the SW corner of lot 4, block 5, Ferguson's 2nd Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $224.00.

Ethan G. Porter and Caysi Janae Porter to Ethan Gregory Porter and Caysi Janae Porter - SE 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 21, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

No transfer stamps.

Clifford Lane Davis and Mary L. Davis to Peter Pascucci - Lot 2, block 14 of the Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $70.40.

Tim Buckingham and Marie Buckingham to Melody Husak - Lot 4 and commencing at the NW corner of lot 5, thence E ... to beginning. All in block 9, Original Town of Leon. No transfer stamps.

Jordan Omstead to Katie Omstead - All that part of the SW 1/4 NE 1/4 lying N of Grand River; and the S ½ SE 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4; All in Section 7, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Jessica Pycior and Braden Austin to Cheri L. Rice - S 75' of the N 100' of lot 4, block 3, W Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

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Decatur County Public Health

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: ** For ages 18 and younger **

Walk In Wednesday for COVID vaccine from 8:30 to 11:30 and between 1-4. We have Pfizer & Moderna.

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.*

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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

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

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

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

Displayed classified ads with borders are $6.00 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 $32.00 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.

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NOTICE Request a free quote today! Call for addiNOTICE: “All real estional terms and conditate advertised herein is tions. 1-855-954-5087 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 (continued from or national origin, or inpage 12) tention to make any such preferences, limitations Transfer stamps $122.40. or dis-crimination. We will Angela Jones, nka not know-ingly accept any Angela L. Chiesa to Michael advertising for real estate Jones - W 30 acres of the SE which is in violation of 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 12, the law. All persons are T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th hereby informed that all P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. dwell-ings advertised are No transfer stamps.

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and Anna L. Yarrington Revocable Trust, dated November 1, 1999 to Mark Easter and Benna L. Easter E 63' of lot 1 in block 28, Dancer's 2nd Addition to City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa; W 29.5' of lot 1 in block 23 Dancer's 1st Addition to City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $191.20.

Connie Pavelka to Mickenzie M. Fisher and Steven W. Fisher Commencing 60' S of the SW corner of block 1, Ferguson's SE Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to POB (Also described as lot

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** HELP WANTED ** Full Time positions available

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY City of Leon

Water/Wastewater Paid Internship

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

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. The position collects samples, performs water tests, takes corrective action as necessary, and maintains water/wastewater equipment and facilities.

Preference will be given to candidates that have a class B CDL. 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

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PER MAR SECURITY IS

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If interested, apply online at www.permarsecurity.com or contact the Recruiter at aessy@permarsecurity.com or by phone at 515-689-0326. *Per Mar Security is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabilities*

This position is responsible for grounds maintenance. Applicant must have a positive outlook and be solution oriented.

Minimum Qualifications: must have one year experience or education in horticulture or agriculture. Experience maintaining athletic fields preferred. Pesticide Applicator Certification desirable or ability to pass exam. Must have valid driver’s license with preference given to the holder of a CDL. Knowledge in equipment operation required. Must be able to routinely lift 100+ pounds and be able to work in all weather conditions including heights and inclement weather. Some overtime required and must be accessible “on call”.

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, and 4 weeks vacation every year.

Application procedure: fill out application online (www.graceland.edu/ employment) or in person: Graceland University, Human Resources Office, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140. Fax: 641-784-5033; email: personnel@graceland.edu. Phone inquiries to: 641-784-5447.

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O’HAIR FAMILY FARMS Where Weldon and Van Wert meet by the Water Tower on Highway 69 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU! 641-445-5687 10953 US Hwy 69 Van Wert, IA

Decatur County Public Health Job Opening:

Office Manager/ Assistant Administrator Decatur County Public Health is seeking a Full-time Office Manager/ Assistant Administrator.

Under general supervision and working with the Agency Administrator will coordinate and manage office activities, finances, and agency statistics; supervise clerks; and perform related work as required.

Qualifications: Graduation from high school with college experience preferred AND at least one (1) year prior experience in management.

Graduation from business school with coursework in bookkeeping and management, OR Bachelor’s degree with business and accounting coursework, OR High School diploma with minimum of five (5) year’s experience in business management.

Salary: This will be a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Salary is negotiable.

Application deadline is 4:30pm, Thursday, August 4th, 2022 Please visit www.decaturcountyiowa.gov to obtain an application and view full job description. Cover letter, resume and application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cover letter, resume and applications can be mailed or dropped off in person to the Decatur County Public Health Administrator at 207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 or by email to hrash@decaturph.com Decatur County is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Leepers Wins Title of All Around Rookie Cowboy

Lane Leeper was named the All Around Rookie Cowboy at the High School National Rodeo event that was held July 17-23 in Gillette, Wyoming. This was the buckle he won for his fine (submitted info.) performance .

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 13) 5, block 4, Evan Walden's Resurvey and Replatting of blocks 3 - 7 of Ferguson's SE Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County,

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the water that would soon be needed, to the surface.

Marriage Licenses – Leland Ingram and Lavicy Umphress.

Madona Jordan of Woodland, who was attending business college at Chillicothe, Mo., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Jordan.

Frank Kalkas

Advanced Surgical Procedure Available at DCH

At Decatur County Hospital, we believe that you, our fellow community members, should have access to specialized services to meet your needs, while saving you the hassle of traveling far from home for care. As we constantly look for ways to evolve the DCH Outpatient Clinic to offer services that you need, we’re excited to announce an additional service to help those living with thyroid disorders.

Earlier this year, Dr. Haytham Kawji, Endocrinologist, joined the DCH Outpatient Clinic team to provide care for those living with diabetes, thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders, adrenal gland disorders, osteoporosis, hypogonadism, and other endocrine disorders.

As this service has grown, we have increased the ancillary services available for Dr. Kawji’s patients, and other patients who need advanced care for their endocrine disorders. For example, in February, we announced that Decatur County Hospital would fill a need in the community and bring back Certified Diabetic Education courses in partnership with

Iowa).

Transfer stamps $208.00.

Michael P. Collins and Mary C. Collins to Toby J. Richard - Commencing at a ½" rebar at the center of Section 25, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB Transfer stamps $136.80.

Darrell McVey to

and family and C.L. Scadden and family of Weldon drove to Humeston and spent the day with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Albert Poole and family.

Mrs. Ralph Frost, Mrs. Walter Rumley and children and Annie and Willie Hubbard were visitors at the Clarence Hubbard home near High Point.

Nina Calhourn called on Mrs. A.E. Silvers and daughter Madeline.

Mr. and Mrs. Linda Klejch, Certified Diabetes Educator, RD, LD. Now, we’re proud to announce the availability of a surgical option for those living with a thyroid condition. If your provider prescribes a thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy to address an endocrine disorder, our resident General/ Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Edwin Wehling, can perform those procedures on site at Decatur County Hospital.

As we have seen the need for general and specialized surgeries increase over the past few years, we’re also evolving to meet that need. We are undergoing an expansion of our DCH Outpatient clinic, which will include the addition of a second surgical suite.

This additional operating room will allow us to provide more surgeries each day, which will help save you from a long drive to have routine or emergency procedures. This new facility will be available this fall.

If you are living with an endocrine disorder, you are not alone.

The team at Decatur County Hospital is here to help meet your health care needs. Call the DCH Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to learn more, or visit w w w. d e c a t u r c o u n t y hospital.org/endocrinology.

For more information on all our services, visit www.decaturcounty hospital.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa.

Martin Darrell McVey - N 1/3 of Suburban Lot 12 of Suburban lots to Town of Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Havens & Johnston, LLC to Dolores E. Cash, Trustee of the Dolores E. Cash Revocable Living Trust Agreement dated January 11, 2000 - Parcel "K" of that part of Parcel "A", recorded in Book D Page 4, of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed September 24, 2021 as Instrument No. 20211530, described as follows: Beginning at the NW corner of said Parcel "A"; thence S ... to POB, having an area of 0.32 acres; AND N ½ of Parcel "L" of that part of Parcel "A", recorded in Book D Page 4, of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed September 24, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-1530, described as follows: Commencing at the NW corner of said Parcel "A"; thence S ... to POB, having an area of 0.32 acres.

DESCRIPTION: 40' INGRESS/ EGRESS/EASEMENT: W 40' of Parcel "L" and Parcel "M" of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

DESCRIPTION: 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT: E 10' of Parcel "K", Parcel "L" and Parcel "M" of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $35.20.

Ralph Lamoree of Weldon spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Culver.

Merna Graham visited her aunt, Mrs. Clarence Doolittle.

Ruby Fuller visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bevard.

The 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeley Beavers of near Woodland was kicked by a horse. His left leg was fractured just below the knee.

MIKE FRANKEN FOR U.S. SENATE

JOIN US WAYNE COUNTY MEET & GREET Saturday, July 30th 9:30am-10:30am Prairie Trail Museum 515 E Jefferson St, Corydon, IA 50060