The Leon Journal-Reporter - June 22, 2022

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 21

Leon Rodeo Storm is Brewing

Leon Parade Theme Announced Attention 4th of July parade enthusiasts.

The Leon Chamber of Commerce has chosen “Rodeo Lights and Country Nights” as the theme for this year’s Leon 4th of July Parade.

This year the parade route will return to its original starting along South Main Street by the swimming pool. Line up for the parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Harvey Park along SE Q Street.

Parade entry judging will take place promptly at 3:30 p.m. with the

main parade starting at 4:00 p.m.

The Kid’s portion of the parade will line up at the empty lot beside State Farm near the former Leon Journal-Reporter location on Main Street.

The categories for this year's parade are as follows: trailers, pull type, pickup floats; ATVs, go-carts, lawn mowers; political and antique cards; horses, wagaons, buggies; trucks, tractors, machinery.

For additional information, email info@ leonchamber.org.

6:00 p.m. with the supper starting at 6:30 p.m.

There will be a presentation by Revelton Distillery.

Library to host This event is free Absolute Science to members and $15 for The Leon Public non-members. There Library will host will also be door prizes Absolute Science, toand the trophy aucday, Wednesday June tion.

22 at the high school commons beginning at 2:00 p.m. This event is Pheasants for all ages.

Forever Banquet Scientist Rick The Decatur Brammer will be perCounty Pheasants forming an amazing, Forever Chapter will action packed science once again hold its anshow, that is sure to nual banquet at the amaze the entire audiLeon Golf and Country ence.

Club on Saturday, June 25. Doors will open at Cattlemen to 5:30 p.m. with the meal at 7:00 p.m. hold Annual New this year will Meeting and be a fundraising golf tournament held prior Supper The Decatur to the banquet. This County Cattlemen tournament will be a 4 will hold their annual person scramble and meeting and prime rib cost $200 per team supper on Saturday, which includes lunch June 25 at the Decatur and gift bag. The tourCounty Fairgrounds. nament starts at 9:00 The social begins at a.m. Refer to page 4

Local Area Happenings

A mere 20 years ago is when the first eight box seating at the northwest corner of the Leon Rodeo Arena was being constructed and expansion continued south from that point. Now 65 box seating areas encircle the entire rodeo arena giving rodeo fans a birds-eye view of the action below. The Leon Rodeo bucks out July 1-4.

The annual Leon Rodeo is on the horizon and will be coming July 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the fairgrounds located at the north edge of Leon.

Rodeo Chairman Mark Smith and company are starting to get the grounds ready for another event-filled rodeo with all of the usual thrills and spills.

This year rodeo-

goers will enjoy Wichita War Dancers, a Native American Dance group that will perform at 6:30 p.m. every night.

This group, according to their Facebook page, specializes in education and preservation of cultural dance.

Every day of the rodeo, weather permitting, Bobby Reid will be floating into the arena

of this issue of the J-R for more information about the golf tournament.

Some of this year’s auction and raffle highlights will include: CZUSA PF 1012 twelve gauge shotgun; Alpz hunting blind; outdoor cooking gear; Leupold BX-1 McKenzie 10x42 binoclulars; and a signed ISU mini helmet

by Matt Campbell.

Ticket prices at the door are $45 for adults, $15 for children under 18, and $20 for spouses or visiting chapter member.

For more information contact Shane Weinberg at 319-2310731 or email at sweinberg@pheasantsforever.org.

CD to Receive Portion of Gov. Reynolds $100M Investment in School Safety

Last week, Governor Kim Reynolds announced $100 million in school safety funding to support Iowa’s 327 public school districts and 183 non-public and independent schools during a press conference with the Department of Public Safety, Department of Education and Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

This dedicated new funding will provide vulnerability risk assessments free of charge for all 1,500 school buildings Splash-a-Palooza K-12 in the state and creat Leon ate a School Safety Fund Swimming Pool Improvement The Leon making up to $50,000 Swimming Pool will available per school be holding its annual building to implement Splash-a-Palooza on recommended safety July 4 from 10:00 a.m. measures. School districts can combine to Noon.

There will be a coin these funds with their dive, races for all ages, ESSER funding allocaand diving board con- tions to cover additional costs to implement test.

Come out, cool off, safety improvements.

Central Decatur and enjoy the fun on will receive part of this the 4th of July. funding. According to Superintendent Chris Coffelt, the Central Decatur School system will be looking at several areas to utilize the funding.

“We are in the discussion phase right now following this announcement by Governor Reynolds,” stated Superintendent Coffelt. “The areas we will be focusing on is looking at the possibility of either adding security cameras, providing emergency radios in all offices and classrooms, or secure and improve all doors and

New Salem Mennonite School Starts to Take Shape

Salem Mennonite School, located in the Franklin Church north and east of Leon, decided that the number of students had out-grown the church's space. So to meet the needs of students and staff, it was decided to build a new school which had been talked about for awhile.

The new building is located east of the church just off of the LeonLineville Road. The building will have classrooms, kitchen and a gym.Local members of the community are providing the labor.

Plans are to have the facility ready for the new year this fall or shortly thereafter.

Rodeo Tickets on Sale Now!

Available at Farmers Bank, First Interstate Bank, Hy-Vee Store and Pharmacy, Long Creek Outfitters, Leon Journal-Reporter, Smith Feeder and Lamoni Livestock.

presenting Old Glory just before the main event at 8:00 p.m.

Favorite returning events include Mutton Bustin, Steer Riding, Freedom Riders, calf scramble, Rumley Brothers dance, pancake breakfast on the square on July 4, breakfast by the Boy Scouts each morning from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the

entry ways in buildings.”

“Every family should be able to confidently send their children to school knowing they’ll be safe,” said Gov. Reynolds. “These investments will make a tremendous impact on our ability to prevent violence in schools while also taking steps to ensure schools and communities are in the best position possible to respond to an active event.”

The funding also builds upon the foundation of the Governor’s School Safety Bureau to support all schools and law enforcement partners with prevention, training and response strategies. A portion of the funding will be utilized to implement technology and tools including proactive social media scanning software, an anonymous reporting tool, digital critical incident mapping and specialized training.

“The Governor's School Safety Bureau will provide Iowa with an intentional focus on providing assistance

rodeo grounds, parade and the main event rodeo followed by fireworks on the 4th.

Advanced Rodeo tickets are available at Farmers Bank, First Interstate Bank, Hy-Vee Store and Pharmacy, Long Creek Outfitters, Leon Journal-Reporter, Smith Feeder and Lamoni Livestock.

and tools to identify, report, and assess school-based threats, while still embracing local control,” said Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens. “It will facilitate training so that teachers, administrators, and first responders are equipped and empowered to keep our kids safe. The Bureau will work shoulder to shoulder with all involved for the common good of providing a safe place for our children to learn and grow.”

“Mass shootings and other violent acts committed against innocent people are difficult to understand,” said Gov. Reynolds “But work must be done to answer the question why they happen and what can be done to prevent this type of behavior.”

Prioritizing mental health services across Iowa has been a top priority for Governor Reynolds since taking office and has received strong bipartisan support. When Iowa’s FY23 budget goes into effect on July 1, 2022, total mental health-related funding will increase by nearly $3.5 million (continued on page 12)

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DEATH NOTICE HORN, Margaret Jean (Daughton), 99, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held in Sun Lakes at a later time.

Interment will be in the Leon Cemetery in late summer.

In lieu of flowers, any donations can be sent to American Association of University Women, Southeast Valley Branch, c/o Candace (Horn) Cox, 25854 S New Town Dr., Sun Lakes, AZ, 85248.

OBITUARIES

LEON FRANKLIN HOWELL III Leon Franklin Howell III of Lamoni, IA, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2022, after a difficult battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma.

Frank was born on October 3, 1969, to Mary Moore and Leon Franklin Howell, Jr. in Grand Rapids, MN. Frank spent his childhood years in Leon, Davis City, and Perry, IA. His Perry basketball team won a state championship his senior year. Upon graduation, Frank attended college at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, IA, where he played basketball for two years, tennis for two years and cross country for a year. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History in 1992 and his teaching certificate from Iowa State University in 1994.

Frank was the head girls’ basketball coach for Dallas-Center Grimes for the 19931994 season and then accepted a teaching job at Audubon High School where he taught and coached from 19952003. In 1999, his girls’ basketball team won a state championship. In 2003, Frank became a teacher and girls’ basketball coach for Cedar Rapids Washington

Celebration of Life: for

PHYLLIS SULLIVAN

June 28 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

LeRoy Presbyterian Church High School until 2016.

His basketball teams made six state tournament appearances, and they earned state runner-up three times.

On May 29, 2004, Frank was united in marriage to Sarah Kearney Howell at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, IA. His daughter, Meredith was born in 2007, and his daughter Natalie was born in 2009.

In 2016, Frank finished his master’s degree from UNI and was inducted into the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

That year Frank and his family moved to Lamoni, IA, where he took on the head womens basketball position at Graceland University. He coached there for four seasons.

In 2017, Frank was inducted into the Cedar Rapids Washington Hall of Fame. In 2020, he became a teacher and coach for Central Decatur High School in Leon, IA, where he coached for two years.

Frank’s overall high school coaching record of wins and losses was 373-186, of which he was very proud.

Frank loved playing golf, playing his banjo, going to Bela Fleck concerts, and visiting all the gyms he could. He was an inspirational role model to so many of his students and players throughout the years. He not only taught people social studies and basketball; he taught people how to live and how to treat others.

Frank was preceded in death by his stepfather Alan. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Sarah; daughters Meredith and Natalie; his mother, Mary Moore;

his father, Frank Howell (Paula); his sisters, Elizabeth Howell and Laura Howell; his halfbrother, Ricky Howell; his niece, Adrienne Howell; his brotherin-law, Drew Stage; brother-in-law Michael Kearney (Amber); his niece, Hazel; his nephew, Lane; mother-in-law Sandy Koch (Dave); father-in-law Paul Kearney (Ellen); and countless family, friends, students, and players.

FOREST SAMUEL DECKER, SR. Forest Samuel Decker, Sr., age 75, known as Sam, was born August 9, 1946, to Forest Glen and Etta Kathleen (Bardwell) Decker in Decatur County, Iowa.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home outside of Unionville, Missouri on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Sam grew up and attended school at Leon, Iowa. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1967. He returned to Iowa and made Newton his home while he was doing an apprenticeship to become a journeyman lineman.

It was there he met his future wife, Sherrie Kay Verwers. They were married on May 11, 1968, in Newton.

They were blessed with two sons, Forest Samuel “Sam” and Shane.

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.

Rheumatology Services Expand at DCH

At Decatur County Hospital, we are constantly evolving to meet your needs. Our Rheumatology Clinic provider, Elizabeth “Libby” Allen, ARNP, FNP, currently visits the DCH Outpatient Clinic every Wednesday to assist patients with the care and management of rheumatic conditions and the related symptoms. Starting August 1st, Libby will join the DCH Outpatient Clinic as a full time provider, which will increase her availability to see patients to five days each month. If you are living with arthritis, gout, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, osteoporosis, scleroderma, or another rheumatic condition, we are here to help.

Libby is one of our most utilized specialists, and we expect her additional appointments to fill quickly. If you are currently seeing Libby at a different facility, you can now stay closer to home and visit the DCH Outpatient Sam worked for Amerin in Illinois for 17 years.

After living in various locations in Iowa, they settled at Unionville, Missouri in 2003. He retired in 2007.

In his free time, Sam enjoyed turkey and deer hunting, fishing, and trapping bobcats.

His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to tinker, do some farm work, and watch Iowa State University basketball.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother, Bill Goin.

Survivors in-

Clinic to continue your care with a provider you trust.

If you are not currently seeing a specialist, but could benefit from personalized care for your arthritis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel, elbow pain, fibromyalgia, gout, lupus, osteoporosis, polymyositis, psoriatic arthritis, Raynaud's phenomenon, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis, scleroderma, spondylitis, tendonitis, or other rheumatic conditions, ask your provider to refer you to the DCH Outpatient Clinic because we are accepting new patients.

Don’t currently have a provider? No problem.

Depending on your insurance, you may not need a referral to see Libby.

To learn more about all that Libby has to offer, please view our rheumatology webpage at www.decaturcountyhospital.org/rheumatology to read about all the available services, and to watch a video from Libby. To schedule your appointment, call 641-446-2285.

For more information on all of our services, visit www.decaturcounty hospital.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa. clude his wife, Sherrie Decker of Unionville, Missouri; sons, Sam Decker, Jr. and wife, Nicky of Kansas City, Missouri and Shane Decker and wife, Jenny of Banner, Illinois; five grandchildren, Bailey and husband, Alan, Jackson, Brynlee, Hannah, and Addison; siblings, Andy Decker and wife, Vicky of Corydon, Iowa and Benjamin Decker and wife, Karen of Smithville, Missouri; and other relatives and friends.

(More obituaries on page 3)

Happy 4th of July to our patrons and supporters of the Leon Pool!

Splash-a-Palooza July 4 10 a.m. - Noon

► Coin Dive ► Races for All Ages ► Diving Board Contest Surprise event at the end!

See you then!

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

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We would like to thank everyone who made our 50th Anniversary special.

Thanks for all of the beautiful cards, gifts, the best wishes on F.B. and for the surprise potluck.

Thanks to our friends and family who got us to the potluck without us knowing what was going on. You were very creative.

And especially we want to thank our kids who put this all together. You keep secrets very well and made this a wonderful surprise.

Love and Thanks, Gary and Zula Patterson

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 22, 2022

OBITUARIES MARGARET JEAN (DAUGHTON) HORN Margaret Horn, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at age 99.

She is survived by her two children, Rick Horn (Susan) (Crested Butte, CO), Candace Cox (Jim) (Sun Lakes, AZ); two grandchildren, Andy Cox (Krystin), Brooklyn, NY, and baby girl Kylo; and Sara Cox Torkos (Evan) NYC, NY. Margaret was born on January 21, 1923, to Fred and Ethel Daughton in Grand River, IA. She loved roller skating, her trapeze, and tap dancing.

She is preceded in death by her husband John Kenneth Horn (1999), and 2 sisters, Betty Irvine, and Fran-

ces Dickerson.

She is survived by her brother Donald, and 11 nieces and nephews.

Margaret graduated from Mount Ayr, IA High School in 1940 and received her B.S. Commerce degree at her beloved University of Iowa in 1945. Both children and grandchildren received their bachelor’s degrees at Iowa. Go Hawks!

After college she was recruited as a management trainee at the Goodyear facility in Akron, OH. She had met Ken earlier in Leon, IA while working there briefly. He grew up in Leon and proposed to her after he returned from the Pacific in WWII. Married in 1946, in the Mt Ayr (IA) Methodist Church they moved to Indianola, IA for Ken to earn his bachelor’s degree at Simpson College in 1948 as Marga-

Decatur County Cattlemen’s

ANNUAL MEETING & PRIME RIB SUPPER

Saturday, June 25 Decatur County Fairgrounds 6:00 p.m. - Social 6:30 p.m. - Let’s Eat Beef!

Includes sides and cupcakes

Free for members

$15 for non-members

►Presentation by Revelton Distillery

Door prizes and Trophy Auction.

Leon Public Library presents...

ABSOLUTE SCIENCE June 22 2:00 p.m.

High School Commons Scientist Rick Brammer will be performing an amazing, action packed science show, sure to amaze the entire audience.

All ages welcome!

Family Vacation Bible School Leon Bible Church 407 SE Idaho

Evenings Tuesday, July 5 to Saturday, July 9 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ►Tuesday, bring a picture or drawing of a fish for a “minnow” of a prize.

BIBLE LESSONS, GAMES, CRAFTS, DAILY CONTESTS A light supper will be served.

With Rev. Timothy Silcott and friends.

Closing program on the 10th (Time TBA) This is for the whole family!

ret worked as the President’s Secretary.

Margaret and Ken then moved to Oxnard, CA for Ken to begin an MBA at Stanford University on scholarship and Rick was born. She worked in the District Attorney’s office as a secretary, until they moved to Des Moines, IA. Raising two children, she worked as a Reference Librarian, State Association Office Manager, and then as a Legal Secretary.

She was an Asst Girl Scout Leader, a dance recital seamstress; a HS basketball player but not a swimmer; later a bowler, golfer, duplicate bridge player.

She was active at the local and State level of AAUW, advocating for women and girls, carrying on her parents’ strong belief in education for women.

She was a true-blue Democrat and followed world news.

Margaret and Ken retired to Sun Lakes, AZ 1986 where they developed new friendships, and she became the Founding President of the Southeast Branch of AAUW in 1989.

Pleasanton 4th of July Meeting

P l e a s a n t o n will be celebrating Independence Day on Monday, July 4th.

A meeeting to plan this year's celebration will be Friday, June 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pleasanton Park.

We hope you can attend.

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day 446-4555 Wed., June 22 BBQ beef brisket, baked beans, beets.

Thurs., June 23 - Chicken Alfredo linguini pasta, creamy Parmesan sauce, bread stick, broccoli.

Fri., June 24 - Fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, corn.

Mon., June 27 Lasagna, bread stick, broccoli.

Tues., June 28 French toast, sausage links, scrambled eggs, veg. of the day.

Wed., June 29 - Beer can chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans.

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Decatur County Hospital Provides Education for Families and Donates AED to Lamoni Public Library

Decatur County Hospital presents a defibrillator (AED) to the Lamoni Public Library. Pictured l-r: Tara Spidle, DCH CFO; Felicia Williams, Director, Lamoni Public Library; Mike Johnston, DCH CEO; Denise Elefson, DCH Board of Trustees Chair and Lamoni EMS Chair.

Over the course of the last year, Decatur County Hospital (DCH) has been seeking Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. Once completed this summer, DCH will be the ONLY Critical Access Hospital in Iowa, and only the 4th hospital of any kind in Iowa to receive this designation.

Part of this certification process includes educating our community on recognizing the early signs of a heart attack, and providing resources to the community to help those who experience a cardiac event. This year, we’re donating 4 (four) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to locations throughout Decatur County which are accessible to the community. While there are many AEDs placed throughout Decatur County, more AEDs that are accessible outside of business hours are needed to provide a safety net to the community.

To celebrate the donation of our first AED, last week, DCH partnered with the Lamoni Public Library, Lamoni EMS, Lamoni Fire Department, Lamoni Police Department,

Decatur County Sheriff, and Decatur County Conservation Board to host a safety night to educate families about early heart attack warning signs, hands only CPR, and other safety tips. With over 60 (sixty) people in attendance, and 20 (twenty) employees and volunteers from partner organizations, the event was a great success.

During the event, DCH staff provided handouts with information on symptoms that might indicate early warning signs of a heart attack. Some common heart attack symptoms that may start before a major attack include: chest discomfort, chest pressure, chest ache, chest burning, and chest fullness. In addition, there are some common symptoms that might not always seem related to the heart. These include: weakness, sweating, nausea, and dizziness.

These mild symptoms may indicate the onset of a heart attack.

They may come and go for hours or days before the chest pain becomes severe. Early symptoms are called prodromal and can be likened to

the prodromal symptoms of a cold. When treated early, prevention can take place to avert sudden death and cardiac damage.

Early recognition and response saves lives.

If you recognize any of these symptoms in someone, it is important to encourage them to seek treatment and diagnosis to confirm the cause. Seeking early treatment at the start of these symptoms is the best way to recognize a major cardiac event before it happens.

In addition to education on early heart attack symptoms, Lamoni EMS provided education on hands-only CPR, which can help save a life if someone experiences an emergency. The Lamoni Fire Department, DCH Ambulance, Lamoni Police, and Decatur County Sheriff provided education on fire and law enforcement safety while allowing (continued on page 10)

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2022 59th Annual

LEON RODEO

July 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

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FRIDAY, JULY 1

7:00 p.m. Queen Coronation 7:15 p.m. Mutton Bustin 8:00 p.m. Rodeo

SATURDAY, JULY 2

7:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin 8:00 p.m. Rodeo

DANCE Following Rodeo

The RUMLEY BROTHERS

MONDAY, JULY 4

SUNDAY, JULY 3

7:00 p.m. Steer Riding 8:00 p.m. Rodeo

8-10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast (on the Square) 8 a.m. 5K Run 4:00 p.m. Parade 7:00 p.m. Steer Riding 8:00 p.m. Rodeo FIREWORKS TO FOLLOW

► Breakfast by the Boy Scouts 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Every Morning

► CALF SCRAMBLE NIGHTLY PRIOR TO RODEO Leon Rodeo Association For Information call 641-446-3535 or 641-442-5447

► Bobby Reid Sky Diver (weather permitting)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 22, 2022

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (June 19, 2002) Loring and Phyllis Miller began revamping the old Harl Pitman Barbershop building located between Miller Insurance agency and The Leon JournalReporter building on North Main Street. The park (aka Founders Park), was planned to be completed in time for the Sesquicentennial celebration planned for 2003. Delbert Lee assisted by Chuck Onyett were in charge of removing each brick one at a time.

The 39th annual Leon Rodeo was being planned for July 4, 5 and 6. The new skybox seating on the northwest section of the arena was near completion. The queen contest was held on July 3, a chuck-wagon breakfast held on the 4th and a cowboy cookoff was held at 6:30 p.m. to have supper with many of the contestants and committee.

Lorrie Scrivner was voted by the City of Leon Council to serve as the billing/office assistant for the Leon City Hall. This position was previously held by Marquita McElfish who took over as Deputy City Clerk when Norma Stone was hired as City Clerk, replacing Brent Corll.

The City of Leon purchased a new trash packer.

50 Years Ago (June 22, 1972) The state department of health on inspection of the sewage treatment plant in Leon informed the city council that the plant was no longer adequate and needed to be replaced. Four possible

options were given to the council to consider.

The 4th of July parade theme was "America's Heritage Drives Onward." Loring Miller was chairman.

The Decatur County Fair Board was holding a paint day to spruce up the buildings. Over 60 gallons of paint were donated to the project.

Nearly 300 signed the guest book at the reception given by the Decatur County Historical Society in honor of the publication of The History of Decatur County 1839 - 1970 written by Himena Hoffman. The event was held in the E & L Cafe tea room.

Distributing books were Harry Graves, Oda McKern and Don Brown. Virginia Willis was in charge of the guest book. Serving refreshments were Mrs. Harold Irwin, Mamie Nell Viner and Betty Hoffman.

Jana Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Daniels of Lakewood, CO graduated 32nd out of a class of 400 from West High in Denver. She completed her four years of high school in three years.

Her grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Daniels of Leon.

Completion of 1972 Little League teams: Rexall - Leslie Vaughn, Dennis Christensen, David Smith, Jerry Keller, Richard Owens, Gene Glick, Steve Glick, Todd Hoffman, Danny Durell, Darrell Jones, Micky Anderson, Rickey Grace and Billy Bennett. G.F. Hoffman was coach. Stewarts - Ronnie Hinds, Doug Smith, John Wilson, Robbie Gilliland, Kenny Dale, Greg Brown, Robert Wilson,

Ag Students Test Their Judging Ability at Gold Buckle Judging

Jr. Horse Team - Bianca Swartz, Morgan Buckingham, and Payton Bragg.

Sr. Livestock Team - Matthew Foltz, Lane Leeper, Wade Hill, and Adeline Stone.

By Lexi Jensen On May 10, 2022 members of the Central Trail FFA journeyed to Ottumwa, Iowa to judge livestock and horses at the Gold Buckle Judging. The members of the livestock judging teams judged a couple of different species of animals; the first team consisted of Matthew Foltz, Lane Leeper, Wade Hill, and Adeline Stone. The team placed fifteenth out of twentyeight teams. Grant Boyd participated in the competition as an individual and placed twenty-ninth out of one hundred and eight individuals. The other members also received individual placings: Matthew Foltz placed twenty-first out of one hundred and eight individuals, Lane Leeper placed sixty-sixth out of one hundred and eight individuals, Wade Hill placed ninety-sixth out of one hundred and

Troy McDaniel, Charles Smith, Ron Rydberg, Gary Jeffries, Jeff Chambers and Scott Townsend.

Randy Hinds was the coach.

Jim Brand was injured in a motorcycle accident and was unable to do his farm work. Helping with the work were Dick Ellars, Ben Ellars, Clair McChesney, Elza Logsdon, Lorin Brand, K. Stockholm, Loyal Catlett, Leo Hembry, Joe Bethards, David Redman, Chuck Warren, Albert Eilts, Art Wierenga, Robert Jimmerson, Gordon Binning, Doug Yeager and James Brimm.

75 YEARS AGO (June 19, 1947) Attended 4-H Meeting at Ames – Decatur County was represented at the 18th annual state 4-H Girls' Club convention at Iowa State College

by Jacqueline Bradley, Evergreen Livewires; Charlotte Kaestner, Bloomington Rustlers; Wynona Jones, Long Creek Pioneers; Betty Shockey, Teeners' Delight; Mary Flynn, Clover Leaf Girls; and others whose names were not sent in. Mrs. Kermit Williams, a adult leader for Teeners' Delight, accompanied the girls.

Rev. Moore Went to New Market – Appointments of pastors were announced as the Methodist conference closed in Des Moines. Rev. Clarence Moore, who had served as pastor of the Leon Methodist Church for over eight years, was transferred to New Market.

The Rev. Bernard Weetman, who had been at Carson, came to Leon. He also served the Methodist churches at Decatur and Davis City.

The Rev. Paul V. Crouse served Grand River and Beaconsfield churches; the Rev. Arthur Henry, serving at Garden Grove and High Point, remained there; the Rev. W.M. Hartin served Van Wert and Weldon churches; the Rev. Weigel remained as pastor at Kellerton and Lamoni.

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Sr. Horse Team - Cutter Frisbie, Bly Hunt, and Mason Allen.

Grant Boyd eight individuals, and Adeline Stone placed eighty-first out of one hundred and eight individuals.

Members of the senior horse judging team included Cutter Frisbie, Bly Hunt, and Mason Allen. This team placed 7th overall out of 11 teams. The junior horse judging team included Bianca Swartz, Morgan Buckingham, and Payton Bragg. The junior team placed 4th overall out of 14 teams.

Individual results of the senior team: Cutter Frisbie - 26th out of 36

of Cattle in Flood – Vernon Siddens of near Afton was in Leon trying to trace nine head of cattle that had been carried downstream by the Grand River flood that struck his farm as it did hundreds of acres of Decatur County.

Marriage Licenses – M.L. Rains and Emma Jean Cramblett; Dean William Sheets and Vivian Annabel Redman. Beverly Ann Rush and Hubert L. Thomsen were married in Chicago. Mae Rhae McConnell and Robert E. Latta were married in Troy, Kan. Catherine Rogers and Maurice Ryan were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Sara Ann Warren and Adam R. Clopton were married in Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Reeves flew to Moorehead, Iowa to attend the wedding of Mr. Reeves' nephew, Paul Payton.

Mr. and Mrs. Clement Mitchell and family of Garden Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Boss Bremer spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Will Mitchell. Mary Evans called in the afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mallatt called on Mr. and Mrs. George Fry. 100 YEARS AGO (June 22, 1922) Two Drowned at (continued on page 12)

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Individual results for the junior team: Bianca Swartz - 11th out of 53

individuals, Morgan Buckingham - 14th out of 53 individuals, Payton Bragg - 8th out of 53 individuals.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 could still serve us if we were ok with a limited menu. Yellowstone was just one stop on our trip, it was still a beautiful ride and in over 2300 miles we managed to avoid all the rain.

With heat advisories going on back home, we took the 35 degrees in the mountains as a blessing-but it was still pretty cold! Riding Grand River through the mountains MELINDA MACKEY will always be my favorite thing to do.

We took a vacation There will be a last week on the motor- Grand River Fun Day cycle to Yellowstone. Meeting Wednesday, Everything was going June 22nd at 7pm. at really well. We made it the Community Center. to Rapid City the first Anyone can volunteer night and had stopped their help and ideas! in Buffalo for gas and Let's make this year check the radar. There great! was a big storm moving Have a great week! in through Cody, which was our destination for the second night.

We thought maybe we would avoid the storm and just stay in Worland and go to Cody the next morning. What we never thought was the storm moving through Cody was also the storm that would shut down Yellowstone. We Andover went to Cody the next LIZ CARPENTER morning and decided we would get our hotel room, drive around This is another Yellowstone for the day week of good news and come back for the and sad news. First night. We stopped at the good news! It was the Harley shop and Father’s Day Sunday the girl there told us and it was a beautithe road we wanted ful day for celebrating to take was closed be- all the dads out there. cause of flooding, but Happy Father’s Day! she hadn't heard about The sad news is any other roads yet. On the loss of another our way out of town dear friend and neighthe sign was flashing bor from the Andover all roads were closed. neighborhood.

Bud We decided to make Atwood passed away the drive anyway just peacefully on Saturday to do it. The camp- morning with his son ers were being evacu- Mike at his side. Bud ated and others were was a hard worker and being turned away at loved his family and the gate. We got back community. He was to Cody and the hotels a marine and served were filling up with the in Vietnam. Bud also evacuees. We went to did hours of commuget dinner and were nity service and entermet at the door by the tained many folks with hostess telling us they his singing, joking, and were running on a lim- great Elvis impersonited menu because of ation. He really enjoyed all the campers coming a good joke. I rememinto town; they were ber one time Cliff had running out, but they him babysit our daugh-

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ter Laurie when she was pretty small. When I came home from work everything seemed in order until I happened to look at the calendar on the wall. Lots of notes for Cliff there like remember to brush your teeth and change your underwear. Bud had gone through most of the calendar with his notes. It was a joke that had us laughing for months.

Please keep Bud’s family in your thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by them and so many others.

Rest in peace, Bud, you have earned your rest.

A celebration of Bud’s life will be held later this summer. Details will be shared when the arrangements are finalized.

The service for Margaret “Teeny” Gibson will be at 3:00 on Saturday, July 30th at the Lamoni Community of Christ Church.

Philinda Snethen and Liz Carpenter attended the Optimist Club meeting Monday night at Pizza Shack in Lamoni.

Bloomington Church sponsored a fun Sunday afternoon for all ages at Big G with food, games, canoeing, and lots of visiting. Liz Carpenter, Philinda Snethen, Kay Herring, and Lisa Stobbe were some of the attendees for this fun event.

Sandy and Gary Osborn went to grandson Coy Osborn’s ballgame on Wednesday night. After the game they went to Sandy’s sister Belinda’s and John’s to visit. Sandy’s niece Stephanie was also there. Lots of visiting!

Donna Ogier had a pizza lunch Wednesday.

Pizza lunches are always good. What makes a pizza lunch even better? Sharing with others! Charlene, Patricia, Dustin, Cheryl, Rachel, Ayrwen, Isaac, Sophie, Oliver, and even the family dogs enjoyed the pizza lunch with Donna.

Thursday Sandy Osborn and grandson Coy Osborn went to his game in Eagleville, but the game was rained out!

Drew Parkhurst is working on ideas for fixing up their cabin home. Sounds like fun to me!

Thursday Philinda Snethen attended a SAFE Coalition meeting. Friday she met up with her cousin Laura Williams and went to Leon. Afterwards she met up with her neighbor Connie Pavelka and Don as well as Roger Boswell and helped Connie move some things.

Baby Kyra Parkhurst stayed with Aunt Sadie for a few hours on Friday while Holly, Dylan, Benson, Drew, Keegan and Kaislynn Parkhurst went to the swimming pool in Bethany. Holly reports the kids had a blast. No report on the

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Saturday morning Optimist Club members Philinda Snethen, Lisa Stobbe, Karen Lozier, Liz Carpenter, Garnet Coulthard, and honorary Optimist member Jim Coulthard sorted cans and bottles. They are getting ready for the next load to Corydon.

Haying season is in full swing weather permitting, so that is keeping Andrew Lane very busy cutting, raking, and baling hundreds of bales of hay.

Carrie Richardson visited her dad, Ivan Lane, on Saturday afternoon.

Cassie Daleske reports her boys Axel and Kipton Lane can’t seem to get enough of the pool at Leon. She says Axel really enjoys the water while Kip prefers to splash his feet. Give Kip a little more time and he’ll be right in there with his brother.

Emilie and William Taylor and Tad Fundermann stopped

by Liz Carpenter’s for a short visit on Sunday morning.

Kim and Maurice Erwin are enjoying having grandson Cameron here for a summer visit. They traveled to Heritage Park in Forest City, Iowa, to see the tractor show.

There they met up with Maurice’s parents and his uncle Bob and aunt Karen Jones from Norfolk, Nebraska. A highlight of the show was taking Maurice’s parent’s Hart Parr 1836 tractor to exhibit.

Sunday Kay Herring, Lorne and Kathy Esse, as well as Amy McBirnie ate lunch with Philinda Snethen.

Breanna Main celebrated a friend's wedding in Nebraska over the weekend.

Clay Parkhurst has been busy working! Their dogs, Millie and Maisie, helped their doggy friend, Wren Rinehart, celebrate her 3rd birthday! Busy weekend for all of them!

Saturday Dylan, Benson, and Holly Parkhurst went to Kansas City to eat dinner for Dylan and Holly’s anniversary. Little Baby Kyra stayed home and enjoyed cuddles with Grandma Traci. Happy Anniversary!

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and get your lawn

chairs ready.

The Bergman- Carpenter Bluegrass Jamboree will be Saturday, July 2 starting around 7 PM! Hope to see you there!

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and I will be contacting all of you soon with the details. Now, this will be a wild (a four lettered word) and wonderfully, crazy time, for sure.

Make sure you have marked your calendar for Vacation Bible School in Davis City with the church group from Tennessee. The dates are July 18-22.

Come join the fun!

I want to share a beauty tip with you… if you want to be lovely or beautiful just look for the good side of people or a situation. It will even make a more beautiful world.

Later…Linda

LINDA BOOTHE Happy Father’s Day to all my readers out there! I’m blessed to have raised two #1 fathers and my great grandkids are blessed to have wonderful fathers. I hope all my readers had a nice relaxing day with the ones that love you and you were treated like the kings you are.

What’s the news for this week? HOT is one three lettered word we could use to describe this past week, for sure.

Get used to it cause it’s here for a while.

Sunscreen and shady places with lots of fluids are my advice.

FUN is another three lettered word to describe getting together with your lifelong friends. Pam Kent, Sue Braman, Verla Cole and I all lied to Lou Fry for days. Lou’s birthday was Wednesday and she was concerned that we might not all get together for her special day. We had talked and texted each other with our plans to celebrate with her and when she asked if we had talked to anyone….we lied to her so she definitely was surprised with all of us getting together for lunch.

The entire restaurant sang and clapped as we sang Happy Birthday to Lou. She was gifted with a cake, flowers and all of us together.

Happy Birthday to our Dear Friend, Lou. And, I’d also like to mention that she is older than me….for a couple of months anyway. Lol I want to mention that I am still gathering names to add to my list for our South School Reunion. Hopefully, it will be in July at a location in Leon. Message me if you want to make sure you are on the list

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Cardinals 10 Run Lenox, Drop Games to MSM and Clarke

Hallee Hamilton smacked a triple against Moulton-Udell. (photo by Maizee Lindsey) The Lady Cardinals went 2-3 for the week.

On Monday, the Cards hosted the MoultonUdell Eagles sweeping the game with a 10-3 score. Tuesday they traveled to MSM losing the conference battle, 1-13. Wednesday

they hosted the Clarke Indians losing 0-7.

Thursday, the Cards bounced back quickly with the 10-0 win over Lenox after 5 innings.

Friday, the Cards traveled to play another conference match-up with the Wayne Falcons,

the game early.

Rockhold pitched 3 innings, recording the loss adding 4 strike outs to her books and losing 1-10. giving up 2 walks.

Vs. MOULTONKaycee Boyce pitched UDELL The Cards shined 2 outs earning no strike at home with the 10-3 outs and giving up 2 win, being the first to walks. score 2 in the first in- Vs. CLARKE The Cards hosted ning and never lost the the Clarke Indians lead. The Cards gave Wednesday, holding up 1 run in the second and 2 in the fifth inning them scoreless through but after the second the first line-up order.

In the first inning, inning, added runs in the remainder of the Jordan Proctor in left innings, 2 in the third, field snatched the first 3 in the fourth, 2 in the out and from the cirfifth and 1 in the sixth. cle, Kylee Rockhold Annika Evertsen recorded 2 strike outs. second inning recorded the win pitch- The Rockhold grabbed out ing 7 innings recording 13 of the 21 outs from 1 and 3 from the circle the circle and giving up with Addie Graham at third beating the run3 walks. ner out at first. The Vs. MSM The MSM Blue third inning was a reDevils always have a peat of the first two strong team, beating with the first out by the Cards 13-1 after the Annika Evertsen at fourth inning. The Blue short stop executing Devils showed up to the play to beat the play delivering 9 runs runner out at first folin the first inning and lowed by Rockhold 3 in the second. The controlling the field Cards were able to con- with 2 more strike outs tinue the game answer- including a dominating ing with a run in the change-up pitch to end third inning recorded the top of the inning.

The lead off Indian

by Maren Buckingham, reached first on an erhit home by Kylee ror before stealing 2 Rockhold. The Cards bases before recordheld MSM scoreless in the third inning but ing the first run after were unable to repeat a caught fly ball by in the fourth with the Proctor. After 8 pitchBlue Devils working in es, Rockhold gave up the winning run, to end her first walk. The next

Cardinals End Busy Week 3-2 The Cardinals went 3-2 for the week.

On Monday, the Cards hosted the MoultonUdell Eagles sweeping the game with a 25-1 score. Tuesday they traveled to MSM winning the second conference battle this season, 7-5. Wednesday they traveled to Des Moines Christian, losing 8-10.

Thursday, the Cards had a disappointing loss against Lenox in extra innings. Friday, the Cards traveled to play another conference match-up with the Wayne Falcons, winning 12-8, coming from behind from the first inning.

Vs. MOULTON-UDELL The Cards used this game against MoultonUdell as a hitting practice, recording 18 hits while executing at the right time recording 22 RBIs. The Cardinals gave up their only run in the first inning before making loud noise with their bats to finish the night, adding 5 in the first inning, 9 in the second and 11 in the third.

Joe Sheetz recorded the win from the mound, recording 6 of

the 9 outs while giving up only 1 walk. "[After the Cards] lost two last weekend to Hinton and Lenox, we bounced back on Monday against Moulton-Udell behind two home runs from Jaxson Cornett," stated Coach Shane Akers.

Vs. MSM "We traveled to Martensdale and won in an extra inning thriller 7-5 in 9 innings," stated Coach Akers.

The Cards came ready to play adding the first 2 runs of the game in the first inning. MSM wasn't able to answer back until adding one in the second. After the third inning, the score was tied 4-4. The defense controlled the next few innings until the seventh inning when both teams added 1 each.

The eighth inning was scoreless. The ninth inning, the Cards added 2 more runs then did their job shutting down the Blue Devils for the 7-5 win.

Devin Adams pitched 2.2 innings, recording 1 strike out and giving up 3 walks.

Jaxson Cornett record-

ed the win pitching 6.1 innings recording 9 strike outs and giving up 3 walks.

Vs. DMC The travel to DMC was not what the Cards had in store, losing a close match-up, 8-10.

The score was 1-1 after the first then the Lions gained some momentum adding 5 in the second. The Cards answered back with 4 in the third. The Lions scored another 3 in the third. Both teams added 1 in the fifth and the Cards added another 2 in the seventh, but fell short.

Spencer Smith pitched 5.1 innings, recording 1 strike out and giving up 5 walks, recording the loss from the mound. Ty Rasmussen pitched 2 outs, recording 0 strike outs and 1 walk.

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Evertsen became the relief pitcher in the fifth, holding the Indians scoreless. In the sixth inning, the lead off Indian reached first on a drive through the left side, after 11 pitches. The Indians had 8 at bats, recording 4 runs. The Cardinal defense didn't give up, holding the Indians scoreless in the final at bat.

On offense, the girls were getting around with the bats but were getting stripped of hits by the outfield. In the first inning, on one out, Hallee Hamilton reached second on a slammer to left center but was left stranded.

Aniston Jones lead off in the second reaching second on a well executed slap bunt and wheels to first, but was also left stranded.

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Rockhold recorded a single and Maren Buckingham pinch running wheeled around to third but was left stranded.

In the second inning, Proctor smacked a double to center and reached third but was left stranded.

The third inning, the Cards batted around the lineup. On one out, Hamilton smacked a home run over the fence. Rockhold and Lindsey followed both reaching base on balls. Buckingham running for Rockhold was put out on the force at third when Addie Graham reached first. On two outs, the Cardinals continued to be loud with their bats with Jones recording a single, Proctor a single and scoring Lindsey before Addy Schreck recorded a single recording Graham and Jones before the inning retired.

The Cards were able to record 2 more runs in the fourth inning, with Hamilton recording a double bagger before Rockhold flexed her muscles with a 2 run home run. Lindsey followed with a single before stealing second but was left stranded.

With the momentum in the Cards favor, Proctor and Schreck were patient, earning first on balls. Potter was able to earn her first base hit for the night, scoring Proctor. Evertsen made her way to first on a slap bunt, while also scoring Schreck.

With no outs, Hamilton was up to bat and Potter in scoring position, Potter took advantage wheeling her way home on a wild pitch, also ending the game early on the 10 run rule.

Evertsen recorded the win from the circle ptiching 5 innings recording 7 strike outs and giving up no walks.

Vs. WAYNE The Cards traveled to Wayne, losing 1-10. Wayne added their first 4 runs in the third inning. The Cards were able to answer back in the fourth inning with a single by Evertsen, working her way around the diamond, scoring on a base hit by Rockhold.

Unfortunately, this was the only score for the Cards with the Wayne Falcons adding 1 in the fourth and 5 more in the sixth.

Rockhold pitched 5.2 innings, recording 7 strike outs and giving up 2 walks, taking the loss from the circle.

Evertsen pitched the other out of the game, recording no strike outs or walks.

The Lady Cards started their packed full week again traveling only on Monday, June 20 to Murray for Varisty only, then at home the rest of the week hosting Nodaway Valley on Tuesday, Chariton on Wednesday, East Union on Thursday and SEW on Friday. On Saturday, the Cards are scheduled to compete in the Collins-Maxwell tournament.

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SB vs MU Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Annika Evertsen 3 2 1 1 Hallee Hamilton 5 2 1 1 Kylee Rockhold 4 2 2 2 Addie Graham 4 1 2 1 Aniston Jones 2 1 1 0 Jordan Proctor 2 1 0 0 Addy Schreck 3 0 0 0 Peyton Fry 1 1 0 1 Amy Potter 3 0 1 1 Breegan Lindsey 1 0 0 0 SB vs MSM Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Annika Evertsen 1 0 1 0 Hallee Hamilton 2 0 0 0 Kylee Rockhold 2 0 1 1 Addie Graham 2 0 0 0 Aniston Jones 1 0 0 0 Jordan Proctor 1 0 0 0 Addy Schreck 0 0 0 0 Peyton Fry 0 0 0 0 Amy Potter 1 0 0 0

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SB vs Clarke Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Annika Evertsen 4 0 0 0 Hallee Hamilton 3 0 1 0 Kylee Rockhold 2 0 0 0 Addie Graham 3 0 0 0 Aniston Jones 3 0 2 0 Jordan Proctor 3 0 0 0 Addy Schreck 3 0 0 0 Peyton Fry 3 0 0 0 Amy Potter 3 0 2 0 Breegan Lindsey 1 0 1 0 SB vs Lenox Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Annika Evertsen 4 1 2 1 Hallee Hamilton 3 2 1 1 Kylee Rockhold 2 1 2 2 Breegan Lindsey 2 1 1 0 Addie Graham 3 1 0 0 Aniston Jones 3 1 1 0 Jordan Proctor 2 1 2 1 Addy Schreck 2 1 1 2 Amy Potter 3 1 1 1

scoring Leeper.

Rasmussen reached second on the fielder's choice but was then thrown out on the run down between second and third, before the inning retired.

The Tigers were able to add 2 runs in the fifth on a base hit and a couple Cardinal errors.

The Cardinals had potential on the bases, when Layton and Walker were hit by pitches to reach a base.

Leeper was pinch running for Layton and on the attempt to steal third was tagged out.

M. Boothe was able to get the bat on the ball but was stripped of a hit on the fly ball catch in center.

In the sixth inning, the Tigers were able to get on base from a couple Cardinal errors. With two outs, the Tigers scored the tying run when the batter was walked with bases loaded.

The Cardinals were only given 3 at bats to end the sixth.

The Cardinal defense answered back with only allowing 3 at bats for the Tigers in the seventh.

In the bottom of the seventh, the Cardinals were rallying on two outs, with Jaxson Cornett reaching first on a solid drive through the left side. Wade Hill pinch running for Cornett advanced to second when Layton was again hit by a pitch. After watching the first ball go by, Champ Walker hit a solid pitch that landed inches outside the foul line. Walker was able to get the bat on the ball on the next pitch but was unable to reach first before the throw, taking the game into extra innings.

In the eighth, the first two Tiger at bats reached first on Cardinal errors, eventually scoring. With bases loaded, M. Boothe had a saving catch peddling backwards at high speeds to end the top of the half.

The Cards lead off with M. Boothe smacking the ball to right field but it was caught. Adams hit a solid ball to left field, earning a double bagger. Rockhold was patient at the plate reaching base on balls. Rasmussen and Spencer Smith were both able to get the bat on the ball, but were called out on the catch in the outfield.

The Cards had some opportunities but were unable to answer back with any runs, losing the nail biter, 3-5.

Matthew Boothe pitched 7 innings, recording 5 strike outs and giving up 4 walks.

Kale Rockhold took the loss from the mound pitching 1 inning, recording 2 strike outs and giving up 2 walks.

Vs. WAYNE The Cards bounced back from the disappointing conference loss against

Lenox to deliver the Falcons a conference loss in the seventh inning for the 12-8 Cardinal win.

The Cards trailed after the first inning, 2-3 and fell further behind after the second, 2-7. The Cards answered back in the next two innings narrowing the gap with 3 runs and 1 more, trailing 6-7. The Falcons added another run in the fifth inning before the Cards added one in the sixth, trailing 7-8.

In the seventh inning, it was a do or die moment and the Cardinals rose to the occasion, adding 5 runs in the seventh. The defense held strong keeping the Falcons scoreless for the 12-8 win.

Devin Adams pitched 5.2 innings, recording 7 strike outs and giving up 2 walks. Ty Rasmussen earned the win from the mound, pitching 1.1 innings, recording 0 strike outs and giving up 2 walks.

After Wayne, the Cardinals have an 8-10 overall record and 6-4 conference.

The Cards started their packed full week again traveling only on Monday, June 20 to Murray for Varsity only, then at home the rest of the week hosting Nodaway Valley on Tuesday, Chariton on Wednesday, East Union on Thursday and SEW on Friday. On Saturday, the Cards are scheduled to compete in the Albia tournament.

BB vs MU Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Jaydan Broich 4 2 1 0 Reese O'Dell 0 1 0 1 Matt Boothe 4 4 2 2 John Armbrester 1 0 1 1 Devin Adams 0 4 0 1 Kale Rockhold 2 0 2 4 Lane Leeper 0 3 0 0 Wade Hill 0 0 0 1 Spencer Smith 4 1 3 5 Dean Layton 1 0 0 0 Champ Walker3 1 0 1 Jaxson Cornett 3 3 3 4 Sam Boothe 3 3 3 0 Joe Sheetz 1 1 1 1 Ty Rasmussen 3 2 2 1 BB vs MSM Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Jaydan Broich 4 2 1 0 Matt Boothe 3 3 1 2 Devin Adams 2 0 0 0 Kale Rockhold 4 0 1 3 Lane Leeper 0 1 0 0 Spencer Smith 5 0 1 1 Champ Walker 4 0 1 0 Jaxson Cornett 4 0 0 0 Sam Boothe 4 0 0 0 Ty Rasmussen 3 1 0 0 BB vs DMC Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Champ Walker 3 1 1 0 Matt Boothe 2 2 1 0 Devin Adams 4 0 0 1 Kale Rockhold 3 0 1 1 Spencer Smith 3 1 0 0 Wade Hill 0 1 0 0 Sam Boothe 2 3 1 2 Jaxson Cornett 4 0 1 1 Ty Rasmussen 3 0 1 3 Dean Layton 3 0 0 0

BB vs Lenox Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Champ Walker 2 0 0 0 Matt Boothe 4 1 2 1 Devin Adams 4 0 1 0 Kale Rockhold 3 0 1 1 Lane Leeper 0 1 0 0 Ty Rasmussen 4 0 1 0 Spencer Smith 4 0 1 0 Sam Boothe 3 0 0 0 Jaxson Cornett 3 0 1 0 Dean Layton 1 1 0 0 BB vs Wayne Batting Stats Player AB R H RBI Champ Walker 2 2 0 0 Matt Boothe 2 3 1 1 Devin Adams 4 1 0 0 Kale Rockhold 3 0 0 0 Lane Leeper 0 2 0 0 Ty Rasmussen 3 2 1 1 Spencer Smith 5 1 3 5 Sam Boothe 5 1 1 0 Jaxson Cornett 4 0 1 1 Dean Layton 2 0 1 1

SHERIFF'S REPORT (continued from page 10) call on East Line St., east of Van Wert.

SO and Leon PD responded to a domestic at Casey's in Leon.

Lamoni PD and SO responded to an assault on east 10th St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to a vicious dog complaint on North State St. in Lamoni.

SO arrested and booked

Coltin Hatfield of Leon on at FTA-Contempt Warrant out of Adams County.

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

Leon FD, Leon PD, and DCH responded to smoke in a building on South Main St. in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a person in distress in Lamoni.

SO responded to the report of drug paraphernalia on South Main St. in Weldon.

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.

Brandon G. Walling and Skylar Walling to Leah Price and Heath Howsden - Commencing 85' E of the SW corner of Lot 4, Block 5, Ferguson's Second Addition to Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $55.20.

Mount Ayr, Iowa, Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses to Lamoni, Iowa, Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses - Parcel "A" of lot 1 of Parcel "D", in Section 6,

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T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown on a plat of survey filed for record in Book D at Page 328 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder. No transfer stamps.

Darin Decker and Kathleen R. Decker to Brian Hjelmeland and Abigayle Hjelmeland - SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 10, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $575.20.

Sherman W. Phipps and Cheryl M. Phipps to Robert D. Rowland and Jennifer L. Rowland - Lot 1 and the E 15' of Lot 2, Block 2, Ferguson's SE Addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $111.20.

Donna Jean Green and Donna Jean Green, By POA Charles Waddell to Decatur Investments, LLC - E ½ SE 1/4 and SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 20; AND W ½ SW 1/4 and all that part of the S ½ NW 1/4 and all that part of the E ½ SW 1/4 of section 21, which lies W of Grand River, All in T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $2,636.00.

James Griffin and Brenda Griffin to Timothy J. Wagler and Anna Wagler - S 200' of Outlot 3, Miles Addition (EXCEPT W 100'), to City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $47.20.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Mary Ann Hanusa Scattering Undervote Overvote

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

Primary Election June 7, 2022 Pursuant to Iowa Code §43.62, the canvassed results for the Decatur County elected offices are as follows: DEMOCRAT PARTY COUNTY TICKET County Board of Supervisor County Attorney County Recorder County Treasurer

No No No No

one one one one

nominated nominated nominated nominated

REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY TICKET County Board of Supervisor Steve Fulkerson County Attorney No one nominated County Recorder Erica Cook County Treasurer Janet Pierson County Auditor Charlene Hoover 1t21 June 22, 2022

NOTICE OF

PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Case No. ESPR005170 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH F. McLAUGHLIN Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of KENNETH F. McLAUGHLIN, Deceased, who died on or about August 28, 2021: You are hereby notified that on May 22, 2022 the Last Will and Testament of Kenneth F. McClaughlin, deceased, bearing date of March 12, 1997, the First Codicil dated December 5, 2017, to the Last Will and Testament of Kenneth F. McLaughlin of said date and the Second Codicil dated December 5, 2017 to the Last Will of Kenneth F. McLaughlin of said date, were admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of estate.

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

Dated on 17 May, 2022.

Brian McLaughlin Proponent Verle W. Norris ICIS#12631 Attorney for Estate 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: June 22, 2022.

2t20 June 15 & 22, 2022

ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR DECATUR COUNTY: BANK OF AMERICA LEASING & CAPITAL, LLC plaintiff, JOHN P. MILLER, EDNA M. MILLER, AND VERLIN MILLER Defendents.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the defendant(s) in this action.

A copy of the petition (and any documents filed with it) is attached to this notice.

The name and address of the attorney for the plaintiff(s) is Warren J. Ford III of Goosmann Law Firm, PLC, 17837 Burke Street, Suite 250, Omaha, NE 68118; phone number is 402-315-1239; facsimile number is 402505-3967.

You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Unless within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you, you serve and within a reasonable time thereafter file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Decatur County, at the Courthouse in Leon, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at 515286-3394 (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942) IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 3t19 June 8, 15 & 22, 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.

June 13,2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, June 13, 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 Bell/Graham to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Graham to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2022, Regular Session and June 10, 2022, Special Session. Motion carried.

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

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the partial Payment to Cramer and Associates for the Decatur County Project BHS-Swap-CO27(85)FC-27. Motion Carried.

Motion by Bell/Graham to approve the SIDCA Project Application. Motion carried.

Decatur County Sheriff Chris Lane met with Board to review sheriff office employees pay.

At 3:00 p.m. the board canvassed the votes cast at the Primary Election held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Auditor Charlene Hoover reported one provisional ballot was cast. Results will be reported after the administrative recount, Senate race audit and the recanvass.

With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t21 June 22, 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.

June 15, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Wednesday, June 15, 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 Bell/Graham to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

The Board canvassed the votes cast at the Primary Election held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Auditor Charlene Hoover reported one provisional ballot was cast. *Denotes county nominees to appear on the ballot at the General Election to be held November 8, 2022.

US Senator - Rep Jim Carlin Chuck Grassley Scattering Undervote Overvote

137 550 2 19 0

US Representative District 3 - Rep Nicole Hasso Gary Leffler Zach Nunn Scattering Undervote Overvote

102 133 377 2 92 2

Governor - Rep Kim Reynolds Scattering Undervote Overvote

663 6 39 0

244 3 147 0

Treasurer of State - Rep Roby Smith 549 Scattering 2 Undervote 157 Overvote 0 Secretary of Agriculture Rep Mike Naig 579 Scattering 2 Undervote 127 Overvote 0 Attorney General - Rep Brenna Bird 552 Scattering 2 Undervote 154 Overvote 0 State Representative District 24 - Rep Joel Fry Scattering Undervote Overvote

612 5 91 0

County Board of Supervisors - Rep Steve Fulkerson* Sam Wengryn Scattering Undervote Overvote

429 237 0 42 0

County Treasurer - Rep Janet Pierson* 620 Scattering 4 Undervote 84 Overvote 0 County Recorder - Rep Erica Cook* 600 Scattering 8 Undervote 100 Overvote 0 County Attorney - Rep Scattering 31 Undervote 677 Overvote 0 County Auditor to fill a vacancy- Rep Charlene Hoover * 566 Scattering 9 Undervote 133 Overvote 0 US Senator - Dem Abbey Finkenauer Michael Franken Glenn Hurst Scattering Undervote Overvote

80 170 8 1 2 0

US Representative District 3 - Dem Cindy Axne Scattering Undervote Overvote

250 1 10 0

Governor - Dem Deidre DeJear Scattering Undervote Overvote

235 1 25 0

Secretary of State - Dem Joel Miller 170 Eric Van Lancker 51 Scattering 0 Undervote 40 Overvote 0 Auditor of State - Dem Rob Sand 241 Scattering 0 Undervote 20 Overvote 0 Treasurer of State - Rep Michael L. Fitzgerald 242 Scattering 1 Undervote 18 Overvote 0 Secretary of Agriculture Dem John Norwood 227 Scattering 2 Undervote 32 Overvote 0 Attorney General - Rep Tom Miller 247 Scattering 2 Undervote 12 Overvote 0 State Representative District 24 - Dem Scattering Undervote Overvote

13 248 0

County Board of Supervisors - Dem Scattering Undervote Overvote

28 233 0

County Treasurer - Dem Scattering 9 Undervote 252 Overvote 0 County Recorder - Dem Scattering 8 Undervote 253 Overvote 0 County Attorney - Dem Scattering 8 Undervote 253 Overvote 0 County Auditor to fill a vacancy- Dem Scattering 14 Undervote 247 Overvote 0

Secretary of State - Rep Paul D. Pate 594 Scattering 3 Undervote 111 Overvote 0

Motion by Bell/Graham to recognize Pursuant to Iowa Code §43.62, the canvassed results for the Decatur County elected offices are as follows: DEMOCRAT PARTY COUNTY TICKET County Board of Supervisor

No one nominated County Attorney

No one nominated County Recorder

No one nominated County Treasurer

No one nominated

Auditor of State - Rep Todd Halbur 314

REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNTY TICKET

County Board of Supervisor

Steve Fulkerson County Attorney

No one nominated County Recorder

Erica Cook County Treasurer

Janet Pierson County Auditor

Charlene Hoover With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t21 June 22, 2022

CITY OF LEON

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 13, 2022 6:00 PM Mayor Bob Frey called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Daniel Moffett, Jonathan Erb, Cody Cooper, and Jerry Parsons. Tonya Lindsey was absent.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve the agenda. D Moffett, J Erb, C Cooper, and Jerry Parsons ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Parsons to approve the consent agenda.

D Moffett, J Erb, C Cooper, and J Parsons ayes, motion carried.

Tonya Lindsey arrived at 6:02.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to open the public hearing on the FY23 Budget. All ayes, motion carried.

No public comment was made.

Motion by J Erb seconded by D Moffett to close the public hearing on the FY23 Budget. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve adopting the FY23 Budget. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to deny a water bill adjustment for 306 SW Church St. T Lindsey, J Erb, and C Cooper aye. D Moffett and J Parsons nay.

Motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by D Moffett to approve increasing Jacob Miles’ wage to $15.88 per hour for obtaining a Grade I Water Treatment Certification. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to approve purchasing two desktop computers for the police department from Solutions in Osceola for a price of $3,460.96. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to approve the sale of unused Ford police vehicle to the ILEA for $8,000 and to sell the other unused equipment from the Ford police vehicle and the dog cage from the Chevy Tahoe. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve the purchase of a load of cold patch from Carter-Water for a price of up $3,000. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to approve the purchase of water treatment plant filter sand and filter carbon from Calgon Carbon for $65,975.00.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve the purchase of 164 water meter endpoints from Badger Meter for $10,250 and purchasing 670 warranties from Badger Meter for $20,100. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by T Lindsey to designate Bob Frey and Jonathan Erb as alternate signers for the housing rehab grant paperwork. All ayes, motion carried.

The sealed bids for the city owned property at 1104 SW Church St were opened. $500 Mike Craig $750 Jake Leeps $1,000 Ronald Dean Kelly, Sr. Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to adopt RESOLUTION 2022-22: RESOLUTION TO SELL CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY selling 1104 SW Church St to Ronald Dean Kelly, Sr. for $1,000. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by D Moffett to adopt RESOLUTION 2022-23: RESOLUTION REGARDING THE INTENT TO SELL REAL PROPERTY setting a pubic hearing for July 11, 2022 for the sale of a portion of parcel # 0728100001 to the Decatur County Hospital. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded

by J Parsons to adopt RESOLUTION 2022-24: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF $60,248.00 FROM THE WATER FUND TO THE WATER SINKING FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT THEREOF.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by C Cooper to adopt RESOLUTION 202225: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF $122,842.00 FROM THE SEWER FUND TO THE WATER SINKING FUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT THEREOF. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to table Fire Department Transfer (RESOLUTION 2022-26). All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to table LOST Transfer (RESOLUTION 2022-27). All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by D Moffett to adjourn at 7:17 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 1t21 June 22, 2022

June Claims Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax $29.40 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel/No Lead $3,841.96 Agrivision Tube $13.02 Alliant Energy Gas/Electric Service $12,534.36 Amazon Baskets $305.50 American State Bank Fire Tk Int $1,599.99 Aramark Rugs $139.22 Badger Meter Inc Meters $775.19 Baker And Taylor Books Books $47.84 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax $12,478.75 Blue Valley Public Safety Siren Maint $2,964.00 Carrico Aquatic Resources Chemicals $110.86 Chem-Sult Inc Chemicals $11,467.26 City Of Lamoni Wsi Class $200.00 Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life $208.36 Decatur County Engineer Patch $442.05 Decatur County Hospital Random $78.00 Decatur County Sheriff Communication Contract $1,505.08 Decatur County Treasurer Property Taxes $75.00 Delta Dental Delta Dental $539.30 Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co Name Plate $23.50 Dollar General-Charged Sa Pencils $2.10 Eftps Fed/Fica Tax $14,085.88 Farmers Bank Of Northern Lake Rd $21,884.00 Gilbert True Value Brush/Flowers/ Foam $101.31 Grm Networks Phone/Internet $546.61 Gwb Gregg Leaf Vac/Bag $199.31 Gwb John Canva/Zoom $466.00 Gwb Kyle Pool Op Recert $820.78 Gwb Lorrie Red Cross Trng $914.94 Hach Company Chemicals $157.47 Harlequin Reader Service Books $40.44 Healthies You Healtiest Pre $176.00 Henderson Katrina Book $15.00 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Ca Pest Control $50.00 Hopkins & Huebner Legal Fees $1,296.00 Hy-Vee Food Store Snacks $84.56 Ia State Withholding State Tax $1,340.00 Ideal Ready Mix Co Inc St Repair $390.55 Iowa One Call One Calls $36.00 Ipers Ipers $6,495.18 Jim’s Sanitation & Truck Refuse Collection $24,261.18 Karl Chevrolet Headlight Guards $996.11 Keystone Laboratories Testing $1,881.00 Lenovo Computers/ Monitors $10,671.00 Leon Hardware & Appliance Weedeater $710.52 Leon Journal-Reporter Publications $1,142.02 Lorrie Scrivner Community Center Contract $174.00 MFA Agri Services Weed Spray $16.93 Midwest Office Tech-Copys Copier Contract $172.11 Midwest Office Tech-Lease Copier Lease $128.43 Miller Insurance Agency Fire Tk $861.00 Napa Creston Socket $10.90 Norris Quarries Road Rock $1,561.80 North Lumber & Home Cente Screws/Lumber $181.88 Scantron Annual Maint $116.00 Schildberg Construction Road Rock $881.57 Scholastic Inc Books $516.91 Southern Iowa Debris Remo Ch Tree Removal $600.00 Southern Iowa Towing/Rec Oil Chg $82.37 Spectrum Aquatics Climbing Wall $10,483.00 Standard & Associates Inc Testing Shipping $17.50 Standard Insurance Standard Ins $135.30 State Hygienic Laboratory Water Testing $408.50 Swimming Pool Cash Drawer Drawer Start Up $50.00 Treasurer - State Of Ia Sales Tax $2,672.23 U S Cellular Cell Phones $603.51 Unitypoint Clinic-Occ Random Testing $126.00 Usa Bluebook Chemicals $81.97 Vetter Equipment Repair Spindle $560.61 Watson Auto Parts Batt/Antfrz $615.10 Wrd Landfill-Monthly Landfill Fees $100.98 Ziegler Cat Grader Repair $959.04 Payroll Checks Total Payroll Checks $59,102.96 Claims Total $219,363.20 General Fund $67,903.90 Road Use Tax Fund $36,305.99 Debt Service Fund $23,483.99 Water Fund $35,033.89 Sewer Fund $22,900.75 Landfill/Garbage Fund $33,734.68

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Don’s Floral Studio Class Of 2022 & FFA Supplies 320.50 Doty, Phillip FFA Lamb Show facility projects and facility Judge 300.00 master planning. Planning Dunbar, Kiaya is scheduled for August Officiating 90.00 through October with formal Fickes, Ed review at the November Officiating 120.00 board meeting.

Motion Frost, Kevin

by Saxton, second by Officiating 845.00 Buckingham. Motion carried Gilbert True Value unanimously.

General Athletic o Kajeet has installed wiSupplies 72.35 fi on our buses. Emergency Gill, Mickey Connectivity grant funds Officiating 360.00 were used for this project.

Gill, MIke o The Board approved Officiating 360.00 the low bid from Dell Gober, Laurie Technology to purchase Refund / Music chromebooks. Two hundred Fundraiser 35.00 will be purchased with ESSER Goos, Neil funds plus an additional one Officiating 135.00 hundred if we are granted Graphic Edge, The Emergency Connectivity Softball Funds. Motion by Saxton, Apparel 2,488.64 second by Buckingham. Greene, Tyler Motion carried unanimously.

Officiating 90.00 • The Board approved Hardie, Dave the 2022-2023 SCICAP Officiating 290.00 Memorandum of Harding, Terry Understanding (MOU). This Officiating 270.00 MOU defines how Central Hayworth, Gary Decatur and Head Start Refund / Music partner together to provide Fundraiser 41.00 the collaborative Little Huff, David Cards Preschool. Motion Officiating 160.00

by Buckingham, second Hy-Vee

by Saxton. Motion carried Spring/Summer unanimously.

Sports Concession • Personnel: & FFA Concession o The Board approved Supplies 2,437.97 the following resignations Iowa FFA Association with appreciation for their FFA service: Diane Cornett – Registrations 4,095.00 Paraeducator and Steve Jordon, Paul Gilbert – Assistant HS Officiating 135.00 Football Coach . Motion Leon Hardware &

by Buckingham, second Appliances Llc

by Sullivan. Motion carried Concession, Baseball unanimously. & Track o The Board approved Supplies 154.88 the following hires: Mona McClure, Eric Baker – Secondary Science Officiating 120.00 Teacher, Madison McCarty Miller, Dan – 4th Grade Teacher, Officiating 270.00 and Tricia Applegate – Moore, Cale Secondary Summer School Officiating 370.00 Credit Recovery. Motion by Mount Ayr Athletics Sullivan, second by Saxton.

Track Entry Fee 110.00 Motion carried unanimously. Mount Ayr o It is with great sadness Community School that we recognize that Frank FFA Judging Howell lost his battle with Contest Entry 132.00 cancer. A celebration of life Mullenbach, Dan will be held at Graceland Officiating 135.00 University’s Shaw Center on Nixon Company Inc. June 26.

Awards 237.50 • The Board approved the North Lumber & Home Ctr. first reading of the 700 series Baseball of board policy regarding: Supplies 142.40 Non-instructional Operations Pepsi-Cola and Business Services and Concession board policy 549 – CoBeverages 3,653.90 Curricular Activities. Motion Pioneer Manufacturing

by Buckingham, second Company

by Sullivan. Motion carried Baseball unanimously. Amber will Supplies 245.70 meet with Chris and Becky Probasco, Joe to further review these Officiating 135.00 policies prior to the second Proctor, Jordan reading.

Officiating 80.00 INFORMATION ITEMS: Purchase Of Petty Cash • The board was given From 1st Interstate Bank the Iowa Association of FFA Lamb Show School Boards (IASB) Concession & legislative action priorities to Entry Office Startup, select for the 2023 general Summer Sport session. Four priorities that Admission & represent our greatest local Concession needs will be selected at Startup 1,600.00 the July meeting. The board Rouse, Paul also reviewed education Officiating 120.00 legislation including open Rudacille, Jay enrollment, operational Officiating 120.00 sharing, and educational Sam’s Club savings accounts.

Summer Concession • The following Supplies & Annual handbooks were shared with Membership Fees the board to review with 874.32 approval at the July meeting: Shantz, Steve Elementary and Secondary Officiating 135.00 Student, Employee, and Shields, Jerry Athletics and Activities.

Officiating 240.00 • Upcoming Dates: Six Fifteen Graphics a.

Special Meeting: FBLA Supplies 130.00 Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Smith, Spencer – 7:15 pm – High School Officiating 100.00 Library.

Southwest Valley Schools b.

Regular Meeting: Track Entry Fee 100.00 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Stg, Inc. at 7:15 p.m. - High School GIrls Basketball Library.

Clinic Entry 495.00 Superintendent Coffelt Taylor, Mike and board members thanked Officiating 120.00 Cayle for her time and Teply, Larry service for nearly three Officiating 120.00 years. Buckingham moved Tull, Travis the meeting be adjourned Officiating 150.00 at 9:16 p.m. Second by Vandewater, Tyler Sullivan.

Officiating 270.00 Wapello County 4-H Expo ACTIVITY FUND BILLS FOR FFA Judging APPROVAL 6-15-2022 Contest Entry 170.00 Amazon Watson Auto Parts Prom, Drama & FFA Athletic Supplies 424.65 General Supplies 30.84 Anderson, Bill TOTAL $34,161.74 Officiating 270.00 Bedford Community GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR School District APPROVAL 6-15-2022 Track Entry Fee 100.00 Ad-Vance Chemical BMO Financial Group Co Ltd Senior Class Travel Transportation & Summer Concession, General TSA, Senior Class, Supplies 365.35 Dance & General Agriland Fs, Inc. Athletic Supplies Diesel 5,243.79

4,554.24 Agrivision Equipment Group Brandt, Dave General Supplies 20.52 Officiating 290.00 Akers, Vaughn Cakes By Joy Mower Repair 65.00 I-Club Supplies 45.00 Alliant Energy / Ipl Casey’s Business Electricity 12,420.25 Mastercard Amazon FFA Supplies 186.68 Instructional, Central Decatur General, Building, General Fund Grounds, Cross Senior Trip Bus Mental Health & & Driver Expense Roccs Grant & FFA Supplies 736.32 Supplies 3,752.30 Choponis, Rich American Flagpole Officiating 255.00 & Flag Co. Clark, Larry Grounds Officiating 120.00 Supplies 148.55 Cook, Jeff American Red Cross Officiating 160.00 CPR Dannco Certifications 170.00 Football Helmet Atco International Reconditioning & Transportation Softball Supplies General

3,514.85 Supplies 300.25 Davis, Greg Blank Park Zoo Officiating 135.00 Field Trip Decatur County Golf Club Admissions 363.00 HS Golf Entry BMO Financial Group Fee & Meals 163.00 Grounds,

PUBLIC NOTICES CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for June 15, 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, June 15, 2022.

Board members present: Cayle Buckingham, Amber Swartz, Sean Saxton and Andy Sullivan.

Cassy Allen joined the meeting electronically from 7:287:37 p.m.

Board members absent: None Others in attendance in person or electronically were: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, Amy Whittington, Dan Johnson, Becca Crouch, and four guests.

Board President Swartz called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for June 15, 2022.

• Minutes of the previous meetings on May 10 and 25, 2022.

• Financial reports for the following funds for May 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 June and July 1: General Fund $107,425.27; Activity Fund $34,161.74; Lunch Fund $36,503.43; PPEL Fund $17,547.00; Capital Projects Fund $41,426.82; Management Fund $206,178.85.

• Funds in the amount of $13,629.76 will be transferred from the general fund to the lunch fund. This transfer provides the lunch fund with a portion of the federal COVID-19 funding (Education Stabilization Fund-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II – ESSER II) for COVID-19 expenses incurred.

• There were no open enrollment applications.

• One fundraising request was approved for FCCLA to sell pies.

Motion to approve all items listed in Consensus Items and Reports listed above by Buckingham, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously.

CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN BOARD VACANCY • With the resignation of Board Director Cayle Buckingham, the board will appoint a candidate in District 3. The selected candidate will fulfil the remainder of the open seat until November 2023. Three candidates have expressed interest, Nick Tharp, Jeff Landrum, and Jerri Eakes.

Each introduced themselves and shared why they would like to serve on the board.

ACTION ITEMS: • 2021-2022 District Data o HR Director Becca Crouch talked about open positions in the district and statewide and the employee and student assistance programs. The assistance programs are free to staff and students and are completely confidential to talk with licensed counselors to help with a range of areas of support including emotional, nutritional, and financial health. o Principals Amy Whittington and Dan Johnson gave updates and reviewed the school climate survey and student achievement results.

-- Elementary Updates: Amy reviewed the Rocket Math curriculum that was new this year for K-6. As preschool numbers continue to grow, the administration has developed a Junior Kindergarten program beginning 2022-2023.

-- Secondary Updates: Over the last year, the focus has been creating a definition and increasing rigor in the classroom. A Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) will be implemented for 2022-2023, creating an intervention period during the day. Students will have their assigned seminar at least once a week and will be able to work on behavior or academic needs on the other days.

• The board accepted the District Career Plan for 2022-2023, which guides the individual career and academic planning process for students in grades 8-12.

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

• District Facility Projects: o Superintendent Coffelt, Sue Carroll, and Brent Muller met with representatives from FEH Design and IMEG Engineering to begin discussions on ESSER

Instructional & Board Supplies, GRM-Ag Project Supplies, Certification Fees, Field Trip Admission Fees & Software. 3,423.83 Bob’s Custom Trophies, Inc. Service Awards 447.45 Central Rivers AEA Registration Fees 80.00 Cintas Transportation General Supplies131.99 City Of Leon Water / Sewer / Garbage 4,598.67 Clark, Cadence Refund 10.00 DCLI, Llc Grounds Maintenance & GRM-Ag Project Service 6,050.01 Decatur County Engineer ROCCS & GRM-Ag Project Supplies 345.25 Dollar General Grounds & General Supplies183.00 Don’s Floral Studio General Supplies / Graduation 268.00 Donovan Group Iowa Communication Services 2,500.00 Gilbert True Value Building, Grounds & Instructional Supplies

258.79 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 260.20 GRM Networks Internet & Telephone 1,295.02 Hewlett Quality Pest Control Monthly Service 190.00 Hillyard/Des Moines Sanitary Supply Cleaning, Building & Paper Product Supplies

2,130.74 Hy-Vee Instructional, General & Grounds Supplies

2,237.09 Ideal Ready Mix Company, Inc. ROCCS Grant & GRM- Ag Project Supplies

2,776.40 Iowa Dept. Of Human Services Non-Fed Share Medicaid 3,588.78 Isfis, Inc. Background Checks 468.00 Kajeet, Inc. Bus Wi-Fi Installation & Annual License

17,740.30 Kimball Midwest Transportation General Supplies & Repair Parts 617.93 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Transportation General Supplies, Building & Grounds Supplies

353.91 Leon Journal-Reporter Publication Fees & Supplies 1,364.00 M & M Welding GRM - Ag Project Supplies, Transportation General Supplies & Parts 1,174.96 Math Learning Center Instructional Supplies 1,177.00 Midwest Bus Parts, Inc. Repair Parts 501.95 Murray Community School Open Enrollment 7,388.89 North Lumber & Home Ctr. ROCCS Grant Ag Supplies & Art Supplies 645.60 Office Machines Co General Supplies 558.85 Red Oak Welding Supplies, Inc. Instructional Supplies 306.00 Scholastic Book Fairs Book Fair Sales & Instructional Supplies 4,579.16 Smith And Son Transportation General Supplies148.00 Smith Feeder Supply, Inc. Transportation General Supplies & ROCCS Grant Ag Supplies 111.00 Smith, Tyson GRM-Ag Project Purchased Service

1,000.00 South Central Iowa Community Foundation Memorial Donation 30.00 Symmetry Energy Solutions, Llc Natural Gas 4,150.38 Tharp Lawn Care Mowing Service -May 2,000.00 Thomas Bus Sales Inc. Repair Parts 399.92 Timberline Billing Service Llc Purchased Service 464.81 Travis Mechanical & Controls Llc HVAC Repair 335.00 Truck Center Companies Repair Parts 500.36 U.S. Cellular Custodial Cell Service 75.65 Watson Auto Parts Transportation General Supplies, Repair Parts & Instructional Supplies

5,699.37 West, Theresa Purchased Service 120.00

TOTAL

$105,535.27

GENERAL FUND - SENIORS LAPTOP DEPOSIT REFUNDS FOR APPROVAL 6-15-2022 Applegate, Todd Or Tricia Mya Applegate 35.00 Barnes, Luke Or Holly Colton Barnes 35.00 Bethards, Catherine Or Scott Carson Bethards 35.00 Boothe, Curtis Or Missy Matthew Boothe 35.00 Brunk, Joshua Isaiah Brunk 35.00 Buckingham, Jimmy Or Darci Gus Buckingham & Devin Adams 70.00 Buckingham, Travis Kyle Buckingham 35.00 Carson, Brian Tegan Carson 35.00 Clark, Travis Or Machelle Cadence Clark 35.00 Coffelt, Chris Or Tanya Quentin Coffelt 35.00 Coon, Jamie Logan Coon 35.00 Cooper, Ashley Seth Reed 35.00 Durell, Jordan Lucas Durell 35.00 Dykes, Tony Or Erin Mara Dykes 35.00 Erwin, Travis Tempest Erwin 35.00 Fairchild, Randy Or Bonnie E. Fairchild 35.00 Graham, Tyler Addiston Graham 35.00 Gregg, Joey Or Nicci Ashton Gregg 35.00 Hall, Kurt Or Beth Abram Hall 35.00 Hamaker, Clint Or Judi Chloe Hamaker 35.00 Hamilton, Mindy Hallee Hamilton 35.00 Hamilton, Shyler Or Cassie Tyler Hamilton 35.00 Havlik, Cassie Chase Crawford 35.00 Hector, Jennie Kaitlyn Taylor 35.00 Hill, Bill Or Okalena Reece Hill 35.00 Hullinger, Troy Tyke & Trey Hullinger 70.00 Hunt, Eugene Madison Hunt 35.00 Jackson, Jason Kirsten Jackson 35.00 Johnson, Jason Or Angela Rian Bevan 35.00 Layton, Emily Maggie Layton 35.00 Leahy, Jon Or Terri Madison Leahy 35.00 Martin, Randy Or Shondell Lauren Martin 35.00 Masters, Travis Or Andi Cauy Masters 35.00 McGuire, April Aries Mcguire 35.00 Miller, Travis Or Jamie Gatlynn Miller 35.00 Morgan, Cecil Cameron Morgan 35.00 Norman, Mickey Nora DemaSsue 35.00 Pace, Mitch Or Tasha Karlie Pace 35.00 Proctor, Robin Jordan Proctor 35.00 Richardson, Ryan Or Lacy Tresley Hamilton 35.00 Rockhold, Jon Or Kendra Kylee Rockhold 35.00 Sheetz, Kyle Or Penny Elly Sheetz 35.00 Short, Joseph Dayson Short 35.00 Smith, Samantha Jacob Smith 35.00 Stone, Jake Or Deanna Isabel Stone 35.00 Tharp, Nick Or Amy Emma Tharp 35.00 Toney, Brenda Jaden Toney 35.00 Wasson, Stephanie Gabrielle Mathis 35.00 Wetterling, Shanon Shanna Wetterling35.00 Wetterling, Stephanie Adam Lemke 35.00 Williams, Robert Or Missy Kendra Williams 35.00 Young, Josh Or Jennifer Jenna Young 35.00 TOTAL $1,890.00

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21 damage $850.00 Total $7,303.00

Capital Projects Fund Bond & Interest Fund Monthly Transfer for Sales Tax Revenue Bond Principal & Interest Payment

$34,556.82 Juicebox Website Hosting 6/1/22-5/31/23

$1,620.00 Commercial Roof Coatings MSHS roof repair $5,250.00 Total $41,426.82

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

$13,629.76 Total Transfers $13,629.76

Bills to pay after July 1, 2022 Management Fund Miller Insurance Agency 2022-23 Business Protection Policy

$151,429.57 Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Natural Gas Program Premium Jul 22-Jun 23

$34,774.03 SU Insurance Company Jul-Sep 22 Equipment Breakdown Ins

$19,975.25 Total $206,178.85 PPEL Fund Time Management Systems Inc Time Clock Software - semiannual payment

$1,494.00 Software Unlimited 2022-23 School Accounting Software Annual Fee

$8,750.00 Total $10,244.00 Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Andersen Erickson Milk for breakfast/ lunch $3,004.57 BMO Mastercard catering food, general supplies,

$1,200.88 Harris School Solutions EZ School Pay Fee for May $16.25 HyVee bread and special diet items April/May

$4,875.33 Leon Hardware and Appliance Water bottles for team meals/lunch

$1,234.75 Loffredo Inc Produce for breakfast and lunch

$6,907.75 Martin Bros nonfood and food supplies main truck $19,085.07 Gilbert’s True Value nonfood supplies $123.47 Shondell Martin Sam’s food supplies $55.36 Total $36,503.43 SIGNED: Amber Swartz President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t21 June 22, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MAGISTRATE

James Allen Brand, Mt. Ayr, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $106.75.

Justin Duane Crewse, Monroe, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Bills for Approval Total $179.67.

June 15, 2022 Charles Eric Freeman, PPEL Fund GreatAmerica Financial Jr., Kansas City, MO, driving Services with obstructive view. Total Monthly lease $181.94. for copy machines Samantha Jo Anne

$793.00 Hotz, Lisbon, IA, speeding Mark Dirkswager over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Concrete for Total $121.75.

Baseball Dugout Madison Paige Martin, Renovation $500.00 Osceola, IA, operation withClear Image Construction out registration card or plate. & Glass Total $141.25.

Softball dugout Daniel Joseph Miller, repair from Dec 21 damage $5,160.00 Johnston, operation without registration card or plate.

Taylor Fencing LLC Softball field fence repair from Dec

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City of Leon Residents...

4th of July Trash Pickup Residential trash pickup Will be ran one day later this week.

Tuesday, July 5, trash pickup will be picked up on Wednesday, July 6.

Wednesday commercial trash pickup will be Thursday, July 7 and Friday trash pickup will be Friday, July 8.

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MAGISTRATE (continued from page 9) Total $175.75.

Gerardo Rodriguez, Rochester, MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $106.75.

Dakoda Dale Wright, Cainsville, MO, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $428.75.

Dakoda Dale Wright, Cainsville, MO, operating non-registered vehicle. Total $135.50.

Racel Malinis Basa, Brooklyn Park, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Sam James Johnson, Wellsburg, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Dennis Alexander Oliva, Bloomington, MN, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over).

Total $221.75.

Dennis Alexander Oliva, Bloomington, MN, no valid drivers license. Total $354.00.

Michael Jordison, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Sophia Elisabeth Buser, Rogers, AR, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Debra Ann Young, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Omar Wayne Miller, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Brad A. Meylor, Gretna, NE, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Kylie Nicole Williams, Wichita, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Renita Rae Gray, Leon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts - adult. Total $135.50.

Lucas Colburn, Van Wert, IA, failure to maintain

or use safety belts - adult.

Total $135.50.

Kari Ann McQueen, Kellerton, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts adult. Total $135.50.

Garry Gene Palmer, Leon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts - adult.

Total $135.50.

Sherri Wadene Bain, Gentry, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Nicholas Duane Wessel, Glenview, IL, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Philip Gordon Jensson, Riceville, IA, speed. Total $101.00.

Decatur County Sheriff's Report

June 11 - 16, 2022 NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 06/11 Lamoni PD responded to a civil property exchange on South Cedar St. in Lamoni.

Decatur Co. Road Dept. responded to a washout in the road near 120th St. and 270th Ave. Lamoni PD responded to animal abuse on West 10th St. in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a dog locked in a car at the Amish Country Store near I35.

NWS issued a tornado watch for Decatur Co effective until 10:00 p.m.

SO responded to a city council complaint in Van Wert reference cars parked on the street and the noise ordinance.

SO and Lamoni PD responded to a vicious dog on north State Street in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a juvenile assault in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to stolen property on North Maple St. in Lamoni.

06/12 SO and Lamoni PD responded to a domestic dispute at Slip Bluff Park near

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Lamoni PD, SO, and ISP responded to a highspeed chase resulting in the arrest of Richard Rex of Lamoni.

Mr. Rex was charged with eluding, possession of a controlled substance and traffic violations. He was booked and is being held in the Decatur County Jail.

Leon FD, Lamoni FD, Garden Grove FD, Leon PD, and SO responded to a house fire on South Main St. in Leon.

SO booked and held Tiffany Smith of Knoxville on a probation violation for Lucas County.

Leon PD responded to a child in the middle of Hwy 69 near Farmers Bank in Leon.

SO responded to a welfare check on an individual reportedly living under the Davis City bridge.

06/13 SO, Lamoni PD, Leon PD, Lamoni Rescue, DCH, and Lamoni EMS responded to a head on collision on I35 southbound near the 4 mile marker.

SO responded to a driving complaint on Hwy 69 southbound near the Van Wert corner.

SO responded to a report of a bullet hole in a window on Pleasanton Rd south of Leon.

06/15 SO responded to a suspicious motorcyle parked at a residence on Pleasanton Road south of Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a parking complaint on South Cedar in Lamoni.

SO responded to a trespassing complaint on NE 2nd St. in Decatur.

Leon PD responded to a shoplifter at Casey's in Leon.

SO responded to a vicious dog on North State Street in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a dispute onWest 10th St. in Lamoni.

SO and Lamoni PD responded to a family dispute on 195th Ave north of Decatur.

SO responded to a harassment call, south of Leon.

Lamoni PD and SO responded to a car vs. deer accident on I35 near the 4 mile marker.

Leon PD responded to a citizen in distress on SE Q St. in Leon.

06/16 SO responded to a cow

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Change of name doesn't mean change of faces. Leon Chamber of Commerce held their monthly coffee at First Interstate Bank (previously Great Western Bank) in Leon. Cherlyn Hullinger (pictured second from the right) informed the group that the bank values small town USA and has many great things ahead, including a volunteer day already scheduled for in September where every First Interstate Bank employee will have the afternoon off and paid for, and are required to volunteer in whatever organization they choose.

The bank has been operating under FIB since the beginning of the year, and officially fully transferred over the weekend before May 23. The bank lobby and drive-up are open Monday through Friday from 9 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and now closed on Saturdays.

FIB of Leon employees are Spencer ChapmanRetail Manager (transferred from Osceola), Kellie SaxtonFinancial Service Rep, Makenzie Rumley- Teller, Alisha Butz- Teller, Carolene HullingerTeller, Jessalyn GlassgowWood – Banker Support Specialist, and Cherlyn Hullinger – Commercial Banking Representative III.

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(continued from page 3) tours of a fire truck and an ambulance.

The Decatur County Conservation Board presented information on hiking, camping, water, and other outdoor recreation safety. And, the Lamoni Library AmeriCorps volunteers ran a camping-themed craft.

At the end of the event, DCH presented Lamoni Library Director, Felicia Williams, with an AED to be installed in the library. The AED presented to the Lamoni Public Library is the first of the 4 (four)

AEDs that DCH will donate throughout the county this year.

In addition to donating AEDs, DCH staff will provide training to use those AEDs, and will help ensure they are tested on a regular basis.

DCH is constantly evolving to meet your needs, both within the hospital and throughout the community.

If you are part of a business or organization that could benefit from early heart attack awareness training, please contact Shannon Erb, Chief HR & Marketing Officer, at 641-446-2345 or serb@d-c-h.org.

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

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

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

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

Displayed classified ads with borders are $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.

NOTICE NOTICE: “All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or dis-crimination. We will not know-ingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.”

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

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

Permanent Program Technician The Clarke/Decatur County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office located in Osceola, Iowa, is accepting applications to fill a permanent Program Technician position.

The individual selected will be responsible for carrying out

general office activities and technical functions pertaining to FSA administered programs. Applicants should possess excellent human relations skills as well as strong clerical and computer skills. A general knowledge of agricultural practices would also be beneficial.

The full vacancy announcement with mandatory application requirements can be obtained online at www.usajobs.gov and accessing vacancy announcement number FSACO-1152806122-IA-KR. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Kathy Henely, at (641) 342-2162 or emailing Kathy.Henely@usda.gov.

The deadline for filing an application is 6/23/2022.

USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Opening MATURA Action Corporation has full-time RN openings due to the expansion of our WIC services.

It takes a special person to adapt to this type of nursing but we will train the right person. Some general qualities we’re looking for: Outstanding organizational skills, self-starter, love working with pregnant women, moms, dads, babies, children, adolescents, grandparents, greatgrandparents, other staff and the public. Must have exceptional customer and communication skills.

Full job description is available at the Russell Street office.

Direct any questions to Karla Hynes at (641) 202-7114. Resume and Cover Letter should be directed to Karla Hynes, (khynes@maturaia.org) MATURA Action Corporation, 207B N Elm, Creston, Iowa 50801. Position open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

City of Lamoni, Iowa Hiring:

General Manager for Municipal Utilities The General Manager is an advanced professional and administrative person who works as the manager of the public electric, water, gas, and waste water utility department. Work involves the responsibility for planning, directing, and supervising the operation of the utility under the general administrative direction of the City Council.

Duties include the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of commercial and residential utility services. The Manager will be responsible for the following: 1. Plan, direct and coordinate the work of the organization; establish procedures and policies within the general policy established by the City Council; make recommendations on plans, policies and projects to the Council.

2. Administer and coordinate the development and execution of the capital improvement projects budget; participate in the development of master plans for organizing and financing capital improvement projects.

3. Advise the City Council and citizens on various utility projects and programs.

4. Coordinate work with other city departments as well as other utility interests.

5. Prepare and present a recommended budget to the City Council.

Qualifications: A college degree in engineering, business or related course of study and strong managerial and interpersonal skills is preferred. A minimum of eight (8) years of responsible supervisory/managerial experience with a public utility or closely related organization is highly desired.

Experience: Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices required in municipal public utility construction, maintenance, and operations.

Knowledge of construction contract administration and knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public utility operations is essential.

Applications can be picked up at Lamoni City Hall at 190 South Chestnut Street in Lamoni and will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries can be sent to lamonicityhall@grm.net or by calling (641) 784-6311. Application deadline is June 30, 2022 by 4:30 p.m. A complete job description is available upon request.

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TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4) Lamoni – Two little brothers, Richard and Harry Curry, drowned in the deep pond at the Old Folks Home in northwest Lamoni.

The two boys started to town to get the mail but they stopped on the way with two companions at the pond and were hunting frogs and playing around.

Richard 8, slipped into deep water and Harry, 11, heroically plunged into the water to save his brother.

Being unable to bring the brother to the shore, they both went down quickly. The companions gave the alarm and their bodies were found in about 45 minutes. The Curry's had four daughters besides the sons they lost.

Six Foot Corn – Walter Evans read of the big corn brought in by J.N. Still and de-

cided he could beat it good and proper so he brought a stalk to the Reporter office cut from a field on his farm which lacked just one inch of being six feet tall. Walter said the field was pretty even and was now so tall he cannot plow it again.

Six foot field corn in June was mighty good.

D.A.R. Officers – At a meeting of the Leon Chapter of the D.A.R. the following officers were elected: Olive B. Caster, regent; Emma Springer, recording secretary; Mary E. Baker, treasurer; Alice Farquhar, corresponding secretary; Lenna Gates, historian; Brentha George, chaplain; Kate F. Arnold, registrar; Helen Van Werden, Auditor.

Marriage Licenses – D.A. Riley and Eva Poush; Arthur Millard and Florence McCandless; Montie

CD to Receive Portion of Gov. Reynolds $100M Investment in School Safety (continued from page 1) dollars.

“We must be persistent in our efforts to keep students and those who care for them safe from violence,” said Iowa Department of Education Director Ann Lebo. “Our schools provide a reassuring presence and much needed connection for our families, our communities and for our students to learn and grow. With this additional funding we can build on our strong foundation and help ensure our schools continue to be physically, emotionally and academically safe places of learning.”

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Duncan and Edna W. Williams.

Evelyn McCain and Glen Young were married in Lenox.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kyner and mother of Humeston and Gladys Johnson of Indianola visited in the home of John Westfall.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hamilton called at

Harry Kendalls.

Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Overholtzer and Grace visited in Grand River.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Chew and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Chew spent the day in Afton.

Mrs. W.J. Tatman of Garden Grove came to Leon for a few days to visit her brother, W.W. Craig of this city.

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