The Leon Journal-Reporter - March 2, 2022

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Two Bridge Rehab Projects Being Planned Decatur County Engineer Dillon Davenport, informed the J-R that there would be two bridge rehab projects on County Road J20 that would be starting in the near future.

According to Davenport, these projects will have a substantial impact on travel through the northwest corner of the county.

“Cramer and Associates was recently awarded the contract to complete abutment and joint repairs on the Grand River and Long Creek bridges, both on J20 between Grand River and I-35.

Due to the nature of the work, traffic cannot be maintained during construction so the

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bridges will be closed to through traffic. In order to help local traffic move through the area, the contractor will only be allowed to close one bridge at a time.

Currently, the contractor intends to close the Grand River bridge on March 7th.

The closure duration is expected to be 5 weeks.

Once work is completed on the Grand River bridge, they will close the Long Creek bridge.

The closure duration is expected to be the same for both bridges.

“Keep in mind that weather plays a signifi- The bridge over Long Creek along J20 towards Grand River. cant role in construction time and may delay the closure start date, as well as the estimated completion,” stated Davenport.

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Iowa History Month offers opportunities to dig into past

Leon City Council Special Meeting March 7

A special council meeting of the Leon City Council will be held Monday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at the city hall.

The bridge over the Grand River along J20 towards Grand River.

Iowa State Capitol, c. 1890 (State Historical Society of Iowa)

By Michael Morain Iowa Culture Wire If you really want to understand Iowa, you have to explore it from the ground up.

You have to get up close and personal.

“We’re not flyover country,” said Pamela Riney-Kehrberg, who teaches history at Iowa State University. “The problem with looking at everything from 30,000 feet is that you miss out on the texture. You miss out on the detail. You miss out on the people, the places, the moments that really make history come alive.”

So every March, during Iowa History Month, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs invites Iowans to zoom in and discover something new about the past. The annual tradition offers a chance to learn about earlier Iowans who have influenced their communities, their state, their country and, in many cases, the entire world.

The State Historical Society of Iowa, a division of the department, has lined up an array of in-person and online programs for all ages.

Iowans and others can tune in to online presentations, take part in activities for families with children, discover materials in the new Iowa History Collection Catalog and take guided tours at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines.

This year Iowans can also see a pop-up display about “Iowa’s People and Places,” which the state museum sent to all 99 counties to mark Iowa’s 175th statehood anniversary. Schools, libraries, museums, and other organizations across the state are hosting their own history events to join the month-long celebration.

“Every small town and big city in Iowa has its own story to tell,” said Michael Plummer, who leads the Local History Network, a statewide program

Body Discovered After Trailer Home Fire On Saturday morning, a body was discovered following a trailer home fire in the Woodland area.

The Leon Fire Department was called to near 240th Street and Woodland Road, south of High Point for what was reported as a trailer house that apparently had burned to the ground and was smoldering. The department ended up providing mutual aid with the Lineville Fire Department.

While hot spots were being extinguished, a body of a deceased individual

was discovered in the debris. Once this discovery was made, the Department of Criminal Investigation was called and that entity took over the investigation. Upon initial investigation, foul play is not expected.

No other details were released by press time.

The property was owned by Roger Foust.

Besides the DCI agents and State Fire Marshal and the fire departments, also assisting at the scene were the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department and Decatur County Ambulance.

the State Historical Society created to connect more than 200 community-history groups to resources and professional expertise. “Iowans tend to be pretty humble, but throughout our history, every county has had its share of colorful characters and dramatic turning points.”

Of course, the value of history extends beyond community pride.

As Thomas Jefferson noted, an “informed citizenry” is essential to a functioning democracy.

Stefanie Wager of Grimes, who recently served as president of the National Council for the Social Studies, challenged the popular notion that those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it.

“Historians will argue that point, but there are patterns,” she said. “We want people to recognize those patterns and make connections between the past and present.”

She added that examples from state and local history show how grassroots efforts can build momentum for national progress.

Women’s suffragists who marched in Boone helped pave the way for the 19th Amendment.

Civil Rights activists in Des Moines and Waterloo helped set the stage for Martin Luther King Jr. “That’s why state and local history is so important,” she said.

“When people feel more connected to their communities, they’re more likely to engage in that community, more likely to volunteer and take care of it. The history connection to that is often overlooked, but it’s a huge part of civic engagement.”

This article was provided by the Iowa Culture Wire, a free service of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about Iowa History Month, visit iowaculture.gov.

Middle School to Present 'Alice in Wonderland' March 10 The Middle School Choir proudly presents: Alice in Wonderland, a middle school play production on Thursday, March 10th – 7:00 p.m. at SCIT Theater. The production is under the direction of Beth Hall, K-12 Choir Instructor.

Admission is $5.00.

Tickets may be purchased at the door.

A brief summary is Alice is cautioned by the White Rabbit to take good care of the Queen's tarts, which are to be served shortly at the croquet match.

While Alice's back is turned, the tarts are stolen. Alice, realizing that the White Rabbit will lose his head if the tarts are not discovered in time, goes in search of the thief. Her quest leads her through

a maze of incredible and suspenseful adventures, endeared to everybody by Lewis Carroll's memorable story, climaxed by a trial scene, where the thief is discovered.

Local Area Happenings Journey For Joy Chicken Fundraiser

Journey for Joy is having fundraiser with Thelma's Drive Thru Fried Chicken Dinner on Thursday, March 10 from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Leon Lions Club building at the Decatur County Fairgrounds.

Tickets can be purchased at Farmers Bank, GWB (First Interstate Bank), or Leon Hy-Vee Pharmacy.

Proceeds will go to ben-

efit the Journey for Joy Foundation, Inc.

Class of 1970 Reunion

The Class of 1970 is turning 70! To celebrate this, the class is planning a reunion on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the high school commons beginning at 11:00 a.m. to get reacquainted before a noon catered luncheon. The cost is $22 per person. Visitors are then welcome at 1:30 p.m.

RSVP is requested by May 2 to Nancy Leeper at 816-224-2431 or 816678-9713 or ncleeper@ gmail.com.

Prison Ministry Program

Leon Mennonite Christian Fellowship, located at 24817 St Hwy 2 in Leon is sponsoring a Prison Ministry Program on Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. featuring music by the Bontrager family and a testimony by Edward Surlo. For more information, contact Marvin Peachey at 970-2505419.

Leon House Destroyed by Fire

photo by Chris Duerr On Friday evening, February 25, a house fire was reported at 406 NE Q Street.

When the Leon Fire Department arrived on scene, at approximately 6:55, the house was found to be already engulfed with plumes of smoke bellowing from the structure. Lamoni and Garden Grove fire departments were summoned for mutual aide.

It was reported that the occupants of the house were in the process of moving so the house was vacant at the time of the blaze. The house was a rental property that belonged to Kevin Buckingham.

The firemen fought the tough blaze for over four hours. The house was completely destroyed and no cause was given.

Also assisting at the scene were the Decatur County Ambulance and the Leon Police Department.

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DEATH NOTICE HARNEY, Richard Eugene, 74, of Maryville, Missouri, died on Friday, February 18, 2022, surrounded by his three loving daughters and wife. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Van Wert Cemetery.

Arrangements are through AndrewsHann Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Laura Street Baptist Church, Van Wert Cemetery, and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

HILL, Mima Louise, 90, of Rogers, Arkansas and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Orval Black officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa.

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RICHARD EUGENE HARNEY Richard Eugene Harney, 74, passed peacefully in his home in Maryville, Missouri on February 18th, 2022 surrounded by his three loving daughters and wife. Richard was the second of three sons born to James and Mable on September 23rd, 1947 in

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Osceola, IA. He grew up on a family farm near Van Wert, IA. The family roots ran deep as Mabel was born in the farmhouse where he was raised, and he spent countless hours playing with his cousins who lived across the street and down the gravel road. Here, he developed a strong work ethic. He enjoyed his animal chores, even though he said he didn’t like cleaning out the stinky pig pen.

Richard and his brothers, Robert and Russell, were active in 4-H where they took pride in showing their animals. He overcame polio at the early age of 4, which led him to volunteer as a Rotary member later in life due the organization’s initiative to focus on ridding the world of the disease.

Richard’s parents had solid Christian values that continued to carry on throughout his everyday life, and he lived those values to his core. He graduated high school from Cental Decatur in Leon, IA in 1965.

Richard attended Graceland College and finished his collegiate education at Northwest Missouri State University in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts Education and a minor in Psychology. After college, he taught at multiple locations including Hocker Grove in Shawnee, KS and the Des Moines Area Community College where he further honed his craftmanship skills. He also met his bride-to-be, Saundra (Nurnberg), who was teaching at the time. They were united in marriage on August 31st, 1975 at Ber-Mart, a beloved family property. Of this marriage they were blessed with three children, NyEela, Latisha, and Kylene.

He began his 29-year Hy-Vee career in 1978 at a Des Moines area store. He worked his way up the ladder as an assistant store director in Omaha and then was appointed store director in Tarkio, MO in 1991. He finished his Hy-Vee career after retiring as store director in Shenandoah, IA in 2007. His 17 years spent as store director allowed him to engage in many community activities and facilitated

his natural desire to serve others.

While living in Tarkio, Richard and his family attended First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday School. Following retirement and being empty nesters, Rich and Saundra moved to Maryville, MO. They felt at home at Laura Street Baptist Church; there Richard continued teaching Sunday School and developed new friendships. One of Rich’s favorite church activities was the live nativity where he delighted in running the hot chocolate station.

Following retirement, Rich couldn’t wait to grind the rust off his father’s vintage Farmall tractor and fully restore it to its glory. Richard made multiple appearances in local parades with his tractor, where he brought home the 1st place trophy several times. You could often find him outside tinkering with his John Deere mower, getting it ready to cut the grass, or see the grandkids lined up to take a ride on the mower with Papa! He found joy in maintaining the yard, golfing, woodworking, catching the sunset, helping a neighbor or anyone in need, fishing with the grandkids, and treating his family to ice cream. Even with a terminal cancer diagnosis, he never once complained, never asked ‘why me,’ and continued to think of others first even in his final days. His faith never wavered; it only grew stronger, saying “Jesus has never left me” in his last days. Throughout his life he led by example, embodying patience, kindness, generosity, and inclusivity, and his legacy of gentle guidance will be passed down through the generations.

Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother Russell. Richard leaves to cherish his memory: his spouse and partner of 46 years, Saundra (Nurnberg) Harney of the home; his three children: NyEela Harney of Maryville, MO, Latisha (Jordan) Alsys of Stilwell, KS, and Kylene (Shaun) Defenbaugh of Warrensburg, MO; 7 grandchildren:

Oliver and Colt Defenbaugh, Olive, Vivian, and Finn Madden, Thor and Aida Alsys; brother Robert (Rita) Harney of West Des Moines, IA and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

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Survivors include her children, Joyce Still of Rogers, Arkansas, Randall Hill and wife, Judy of Pine, Arizona, Kathy Reeves of Rogers, and Linda Mullen and husband, Jim of Rogers; many grandkids, great grandkids, and great, great grandkids; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.

DCH Corner MIMA LOUISE HILL Mima Louise Hill, age 90, of Rogers, Arkansas formerly of Leon, Iowa, passed away on the 22nd day of February 2022. Mima was born in Lucas, Iowa on the 12th day of April 1931, to George Henry and Elma Marie (Boston) Truman.

Louise, as she was also known as, attended school in Iowa in both Warren and Decatur Counties.

She married Kenneth Lloyd Hill on January 6th, 1948, in Corydon, Iowa. To this union six children were born, Patricia Ann, Joyce Marie, Kenneth Randall, Kathleen Louise, Linda Kay, and Kalven Lloyd.

The family made their home in Decatur County where Louise was a wife, mother, homemaker, and helped on the farm.

Louise was baptized at the age of eight years and loved attending church and reading her Bible daily. She was well known for baking and making pies for the Humeston Sale Barn to raise money for the Van Wert Assembly of God Church. Grandma Hill loved spending time with her family and especially the time spent with her grandkids.

Preceding Louise in death were her parents; her husband of 65 years, Kenneth Hill, in 2013; her daughter, Patricia and husband, Robert Webster; son, Kalven Hill; infant grandsons, John Webster and Jon Suchy; brothers, Cecil, Verl, John, and George Truman; and her sister,

National Nutrition Month During the month of March, we’re celebrating National Nutrition Month by providing tips for healthy eating, information on services available to help you with your nutrition needs, and education specifically for individuals with diabetes.

At DCH, our Registered Dietitian, Linda Klejch, helps patients manage their disease by providing medical nutrition therapy. This process includes reviewing a person’s eating habits and lifestyle, assessing their nutritional status, and creating a personalized nutrition treatment plan. Through nutrition therapy, you may be able to manage your blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, or address other health concerns.

Nutrition therapy can be especially helpful for patients living with type 2 diabetes.

In addition to specialized care from our new Endocrinologist, Dr. Haytham Kawji, MD, Linda may be able to help you manage your symptoms and increase your quality of life. In general, the following tips may help you manage your type 2 diabetes: More Fiber. Fiber may help lower cholesterol, improve blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar, and manage your appetite by helping you stay fuller longer. Foods rich in fiber include vegetables,

Thank You

Thank You The Yoder Family would like to express our appreciation and thanks to the friends of Maynard Yoder for all of the care and thoughtfullness during the time of his passing.

To the staff at Westview Acres, we are most grateful for the patience and love you gave him during his stay there.

We are truly blessed to have you. God bless each and every one of you.

The Yoder Family

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Thank You The family of Dora Rumley would like to take this time to thank the community, in particular the doctors in Iowa and in New Hampshire for their kindness and care these past four years during her illness, as well as the Journey For Joy Foundation.

We would also like to thank our family and friends for their calls, texts, cards and letters during this time. They were appreciated very much.

The family would like to thank everyone for your love and support during the time of her passing.

Thank you so much.

The Family of Dora Rumley

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Birthday!

The Family of

Charles and Lois Hartley would like to honor their

70th Wedding Anniversary with a Card Shower on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Cards may be sent to:

Charles and Lois Hartley 18892 Highway K Mercer, MO 64661

The Family of

Donna Payton Would like to invite you to an

Leon Chamber Meeting March 3

Leon Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, at the Decatur County Hospital.

Chapter W P.E.O. Meeting Mar. 3

Chapter W PEO, will meet at the home of Justine Buckingham, with Evonne Kouba serving as co-hostess on Thursday, March 3, with refreshments beginning at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting to follow.

Lila McVey will give the program.

DCH Corner

National Nutrition Month (continued from page 2) beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Eat More Fruits and Vegetables. In addition to providing a yummy source of fiber, fruits and vegetables contain other important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

During meals, try to fill half of your plate with non-starchy vegetables

like lettuce, tomato, zucchini, asparagus, or other leafy greens.

If you get bored with your usual fruits and veggies, try something new! Lots of recipes are available online to help you experience new flavors using healthy ingredients.

Reduce Added Sugars. If you’re living with type 2 diabetes, you are probably very aware of how added sugars can spike your numbers.

Instead, try using fruit to add sweetness. When looking for canned foods or beverages, look for fruits packed in their own juices instead of syrup, choose fruitflavored seltzer waters over soda, or opt for tea with honey or other sweeteners as directed by your dietitian.

Lower Your Saturated Fat Intake.

Not all fats are bad. But, some fats are better than others. Instead of foods that contain high levels of saturated fats, try to replace those with healthy fats found in avocados, olive and canola oils, nuts, and seeds. Baking, broiling, roasting, or grilling leaner meats can be a great alternative to frying foods, and can help lower your intake of saturated fat.

Get Moving. After consulting with your health care provider, adding more physical activity to your routine

THELMA’S Drive Thru Fried Chicken Dinner Thursday, March 10 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Leon Lions Building - Decatur County Fairgrounds Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Roll and Pasta Salad.

Tickets available at: Farmers Bank, Great Western Bank, or Hy-Vee Pharmacy - Leon

Proceeds benefit the Journey for Joy Foundation, Inc.

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Two former Army Rangers are paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois) race down the Pacific Coast to get to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time.

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Open House to Celebrate her Birthday on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Christian Church (16773 Hwy. 2 - Decatur City, IA 50067) Cards/memories may be sent to:

Bryan Payton 6620 Woodland Court Davenport, IA 52807

Light refreshments will be served. No gifts are necessary. Please bring a card / memory / or quality you appreciate in Donna on a small card that we will be collecting for her.

may help you manage your type 2 diabetes.

Find an activity you enjoy such as walking, biking, dancing, running, swimming, or yoga, and set a routine to do these activities for at least 150 minutes per week. When you are looking for a challenge, add in resistance and strength exercises twice per week to enhance your other activities.

If you are living with type 2 diabetes, or a thyroid condition that affects your daily life, our new endocrinologist may be able to help. Dr. Haytham Kawji, MD, will visit the DCH Outpatient Clinic 4 days each month starting March 21st.

Dr. Kawji can help diagnose and treat a wide range of endocrine dis-

orders, and will partner with our Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian, Linda Klejch, to help patients manage their symptoms and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Depending on your insurance, you may not need a referral to see Dr. Kawji. If you are looking for an endocrinologist close to home, call the DCH Outpatient Clinic at 641-446-2285 to learn more and schedule your consultation.

To learn more about Decatur County Hospital and all our available services, please visit www. decaturcounty hospital.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ DecaturCounty HospitalIowa, and on Twitter @dch_iowa.

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Admiral Mike Franken to Visit Decatur County Vice Admiral Mike Franken, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will hold a public meet-and-greet session at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 8, at the Leon Community Center.

The youngest of nine children raised on a farm in northwest Iowa, Franken attended Morningside College and entered the Navy in 1981 after graduate work in engineering.

Starting his service on guided missile destroyers, he became the first commanding officer of the USS Winston Churchill.

Franken went on to serve as the U.S. Africa Command’s deputy for military operations and as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Third Fleet.

In Washington, D.C., he served as political-military chair

in the Chief of Naval Operation’s Executive Panel and in the Joint Staff’s Operations Division overseeing the U.S. Pacific Command.

As a three-star admiral, he presented the worldwide orders book to Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and was the first military officer to serve as a legislative fellow for Senator Ted Kennedy. He completed his career as the first Director of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

On retirement he returned to Sioux City from which he has announced his candidacy in the Democratic Primary to oppose Senator Charles Grassley in November.

The March 8 meeting with Admiral Franken is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Leon Community Central Decatur Meal Menu Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day446-4555 *Bread/butter, milk and dessert included.

Wed., Mar. 2 Reuben sandwich, sour cream, potato wedges, vegetables Thurs., Mar. 3 Taco bar Fri., Mar. 4 - Beef stew, dinner roll Mon., Mar. 7 - Beer can chicken, roasted potatoes, carrots Tues., Mar. 8 Korean Bowl (beef, rice Korean BBQ sauce, carrots, spinach, mushrooms, fried egg) Wed., Mar. 9 Cheese tortellini pasta, served with meat sauce, roasted zucchini coins

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

BREAKFAST Wed., Mar. 2 Banana bread Thurs., Mar. 3 Breakfast pizza Fri., Mar. 4 Breakfast taco Mon., Mar. 7 French toast Tues., Mar. 8 Sausage roll-up Wed., Mar. 9 "Local" sausage gravy and biscuits LUNCH Veggies, fruit, and milk included daily.

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Decatur County Community Foundation Announces Grant Deadline is March 15, 2022 The grant application deadline for the Decatur County Community Foundation’s granting cycle March is 15, 2022.

Grants may be awarded in the following areas: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental education & protection, health, historical preservation, human services and youth programs.

Completed applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2022 to be considered for funding. The application materials are available online at https://www.desmoinesfoundation. org/affiliates/decaturcounty. Grants are awarded in April.

Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; a governmental body (school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fiscal sponsor. For more specific questions on eligibility please contact, Mike Frost, president or Mary Stogdill, secretary.

The Decatur County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, has been created by and for the people of Decatur County.

The Community Foundation’s main goals are to support

charitable projects and programs in Decatur County and to attract additional funds to assist donors in creating lasting legacies through a variety of giving options within Decatur County.

For more information, contact the Decatur County Community Foundation or visit https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/ affiliates/decatur-county. The organization is now accepting online donations.

If you have news please call the JournalReporter at 446-4151

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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (February 27, 2002) Forty-two people gathered to honor the participants of the Home and Community Based Services in Decatur and Ringgold Counties. Awards were given to each participant for accomplishments they had made in their individual lives since the beginning of the services in February 2001. Locals who had received awards were Don Graham, David McCoy, Carma Binning, Chris Ackland, Rena Castro, Rachel Parmer, Don Clark, Rachelle Hellberg, Eddie Eaton, Cindy Nulph, Sara Ballantyne and Mellisa Fox. The Iowa D.E.A. Director gave Senator Harkin a first hand glimpse of the new Clandestine lab recovery vehicle that was housed at the Iowa State Patrol Post 2 office in Osceola. These efforts were made possible from the South Central Iowa Methamphetamine Clandestine lab Task Force fund that was obtained for the 17 counties in Iowa, including Decatur County, to better coordinate efforts to reduce illegal labs that are used to make methamphetamine. Meth labs had been the hardest hit in the state, with up to half of the labs found in this 17 county region.

Lamoni Nursing and Rehab Center in Lamoni held an Open House in recognition and celebration of their receipt of the American Health Care Association "Step I Quality Award," The Family Place sponsored a quilting class with Maxine Parsons as the instructor.

Jim Thomas of Grand River was honored by Governor Tom

and First Lady Christie Vilsack, Lt. Governor Sally Pederson, and Commissioner Penny Westfall of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, during a special holiday party at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Heidi Moffett, Sheena Webb, Anna Arnold, Kanako Miyagi, Laurence Bugnon, Trent Norman and Trey Baldwin were winners of a I rating at the POI Speech Contest.

The children and grandchildren celebrated with an open house honoring Charles 50 YEARS AGO: The Central Decatur Community school band marched downtown Monday, and Lois Vaughn February 28 in 67 degree weather. The band played “Everything is Beautiful.” This was true in more Hartley's 50th Wedding than one way. Mr. Shoults, band director, stated this was a rare pleasure for the band in February Anniversary. in Iowa.

50 Years Ago (March 3, 1972) Another home was ransacked in Leon while the owners were at work. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hayton returned home to find their home in shambles.

Members of nine Leon churches were celebrating World Day of Prayer on the first Friday in March. The Leon R.L.D.S. women were the hosts.

Churches participating were: Leon Christian Church, Leon, Decatur and High Point United Methodist, St. Brendans Catholic, Leon Presbyterian, Assembly of God and First Baptist.

The acquiring of water from a deep well via pump had caused many problems for the town of Lineville, including numerous school closings. The city council purchased the Gun Club Lake located north of town to furnish adequate water for the town. The acquiring of the lake was by consent of the charter members.

Bishop James Thomas of the Iowa Methodist Churches was to be guest speaker

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at the consecration ceremony of the Lamoni Methodist Church.

The Central Decatur School Board announced the hiring of Charles Barker as superintendent for the 1972-73 school year.

He was previously employed at the LynnvilleSully Community School. His family was wife Shirley and daughters Dawn, Gwen, Beth and Joan.

Sheila Vaughn and Ginger Kelly represented Central Decatur at the 1972 State FHA Conference at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Their advisor was Lila Akes.

The CD Cardinals won the sectionals by defeating the Wayne Falcons 52-47. They had not won a sectional since 1957. The Cardinals advanced to district play at Vet's Auditorium where they were to play Norwalk.

Norwalk had only lost one game to Pella Christian.

Raymond Leeper finished sixth at the state wrestling tournament.

75 YEARS AGO (February 27, 1947) Honored at convention – A certificate of honorary president of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association was awarded to L.P. Van Werden during their convention in Des Moines.

Car and suit stolen in Des Moines – Halley Ford, superintendent of the Lineville public schools, was shopping in Des Moines.

He bought his wife a new suit and then locked it in the trunk of the car.

When he returned to get his car, he found that it and also his wife's new suit had been stolen.

Leon girl was chosen as zone youth officer – Representatives from four counties attended the zone youth meeting held in the Christian Church in Osceola. Those attending from Leon were the Rev. John McCurdy, Gay Stover, Deloris Farquhar, Max Stout, John Maughan and

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Deloris Farquhar was chosen as vice-president of the district organization.

Belva Ramsey of Van Wert was chosen secretary.

Marriage – Jeannette Wright and John Allan Anddelle were married in Des Moines; Mildred G. McConnell and Melvin Carrico were married in Troy, Kan.; Mrs. Mae Smith and Selbey Stanley were married in Mount Ayr. A neighborly deed that was appreciated by the Martin Booth family occurred when a number of friends gathered to cut and saw wood for them. Mrs. Booth's health had been very bad.

Those helping were John Flanagan, Clifford Cowles, Ralph Deemer, who furnished the saw; Barrett Lee Dale, Otto Hill and son, Charlie Piercy, Ivan Helton, Dean Helton, Bert Stanford, Arthur Campbell, John Kemphart, Earl Hullinger and Jim Frost.

The Bill Richard family was honored in their home for a farewell party. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Bashor and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Glazebrook, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Werden, and children Mr. and Mrs. Claude Worden.

Harry L. Norman, who lived northeast of Leon, caught another wolf on Weldon River.

This was the second wolf he captured. The wolf hide measured six and one-half feet in length. It was a timber wolf.

100 YEARS AGO (March 3, 1922 "The Gypsy Rover" delighted large audience – A large audience gathered in the assembly room at the high school building to enjoy the romantic musical comedy "The Gypsy Rover" produced by the high school students under the direction of Mida Bradley. The cast included: Meg, Rob's foster mother, Helen Van Werden; Zara, belle of the gypsy camp, Mae Clemenson; Sinfo, Gypsy lad in love with Zara, Wesley Reeder; Rob, "The Gypsy Rover", lost heir to the Sir George Howe estates, Jack Ferren; Lady Constance, daughter of Sir George Martendale, LaVete Robertson; Lord Craven., an English fop "Doncha know", Walter Officer; Sir George Martendale, an English country gentleman, Marion McIntosh; Nina, Sir George's second daughter, Frances Williams; Capt. Jerome, Capt. In English Army, Clarence LaFollette; Sir Toby Lyon, a social butterfly, Samuel Garber; Lackey Wendell Zimmerman; McCorkle, a song

publisher of London, Martin Little; Gypsy chorus and dance, Alberta Hamilton, Sara Caulfield, Leona Clemenson, Doris Squires, Monica Daughton, Myra West, Clare LaFollette, Mae Clemenson, Kathryn Smith, Pearl Van Pelt, Helen Springer, Helen Van Werden, solo dancer; Gypsy children, Winifred Adair, Harold Maynard, Joe Baker, Mildred Maynard, Erma Alley, Mildred Fuller, Katherine Bradfield; Gypsy men, Wesley Reeder, Jack Ferren, Clifford Billington, John Cummins; chorus, ladies and gentlemen of the English court, Lenore LaFollette, Margaret Stone, Virgine Griffin, Harriett Sullivan, Margaret Guire, Hortense

Warner, Dorothy Cline, Madge Gabel, Margaret Adair, Thelma Garber, Lela Horton, Ronald Fisher, William Alley, Martin Little, Clarence LaFollette, Samuel Garber, Walter Officer, Marion McIntosh; violin, Francis Cherrington; cornet, Clifford Pickering; saxophone, Edgar Bell; piano, Helen Hansell.

Marriage License – Ollie Newton and Sylvia Barth.

Telephoned his mother from San Francisco – Gilbert Garton, San Francisco, Calif., called his mother, Mrs. A.A. Gaines of Leon from there on the telephone and had a ten minute conversation with her over the wire. Mrs. Gaines said that she heard him very plainly.

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CORRESPONDENTS

Andover

LIZ CARPENTER March has arrived!

It got here pretty quick.

Time to start thinking about gardens!

The icy weather on Tuesday morning caused school at Lamoni to be canceled but parent/teacher conferences were already scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 3-7 PM. So, Liz Carpenter, along with the other teachers at Lamoni Community Schools, went ahead with conferences on Tuesday afternoon and evening and then again on Thursday. Friday everyone had the day off.

Donna Ogier’s patience has paid off. It took 3 weeks and 2 tries, but she finally has a new working phone! Yay! Donna also dropped in to visit her sister Jan Fisher one day last week.

Liz Carpenter made a trip to Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Friday to visit her daughter Laurie Carpenter and Laurie’s roommates Will, Emilie, and Abbi Taylor. Liz returned home Saturday afternoon with Laurie’s dog, Steel. Liz is dogsitting for a couple of weeks while Laurie is doing some military training.

Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main celebrated David and Gina Mossburg’s anniversary a little early Saturday.

They also enjoyed some card playing with family Saturday night.

Ivan Lane is still staying pretty close to home. Hang in there, Ivan. The weather is warming up, and you’ll soon be able to get out and about more often.

Saturday evening Andrew Lane and Cassie Daleske stopped

by Liz Carpenter’s for a short visit.

Worst thing about March is the time change and springing forward an hour.

On the positive side, I guess that gets us to St. Patrick’s Day an hour earlier.

Kim and Maurice Erwin report nothing happening over their way except a trip to the tax accountant. That’s not very exciting news.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and please pray for the people of Ukraine, and a resolution to the situation in Ukraine.

Davis City

LINDA BOOTHE Congratulations are in order for DeMarcus Horton of DSM. DeMarcus has worked had and even took time out for a back surgery but this past week he took and passed his State Boards and is officially a registered nurse. He already has a job interview so things are falling into place for him and his family. DeMarcus is an inspiration for all his hard work through surgery, Covid and raising a family. Best wishes to you at your job interview, DeMarcus! Your family and friends are so very proud of you!

My grandson, Carter Boothe and #15 on the ISU Men’s Basketball team, made Academic All-Big 12!

We are so proud of all of Carter’s accomplishments! Team players Eric Steyer, George Conditt and Caleb Grill are also honorees. Congrats to all! ….And what about that huge road win with K State?!! Exciting to the very, very end. Go Cyclones!

Thursday I met with Carme Lilienthal for lunch at a local restaurant in Mt Ayr. Oh, so much catching up to do and I think we covered most of it. Plans to do it again soon, just in case we forgot to touch all the bases.

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The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: March 8 and 22 Walk In Wednesday for COVID vaccine from 8:30 to 11:30 and between 1-4. We have all 3 vaccines.

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

There are specific immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade. *We have COVID vaccine available for ages 12 and up.*

Central Decatur Class of 1970 is Turning 70!

Saturday, May 28, 2022 High School Commons 11:00 a.m. Get reacquainted time Noon Catered Luncheon $22 per person

1:30 p.m. Visitors Welcome RSVP by May 2 with cost of luncheon to Nancy Leeper, 816-224-2431 or 816-678-9713 or ncleeper@gmail.com

book time, a hands-on activity, and 'BeeBot' programming opportunities.

Little Tots Storytime is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, In the Library books, fingerplays, and fun!

Loop Cribbage card parMARY STONER ties are every Tuesday Our adult audio- at 10:30. All experience book collection has levels (or none at all!) new items this week! are welcome.

In fiction: 'Wish You Were Here' by Jodi Picoult, 'Tom Clancy Chain of Command' by Marc Cameron, 'To Sir, with Love' by Lauren Layne, 'I am Not Who You Think I Am' by Eric Rickstad, 'Better Off Dead' (a Jack Reacher book) by Lee Child, 'The Last Rose of Shanghai' by Weina Rolled into Leon Dai Randel, and 'The 3:00 a.m.

Family You Make' by around Monday morning, reJill Shalvis.

New in adult non- turing from the middle fiction audiobooks: ' of Texas. Talk about The Jesus I Know' by dazed and confused.

Kathie Lee Gifford, 'The Ha! Dallas was a fun, Twelve Monotasks: Do quick trip. We had Thing at a Time to the opportunity to Grand River One Do Everything Better' watch Maizee and her MELINDA MACKEY by Wine Thatcher, Simpson Softball team I've always heard and 'The Betrayal of play some softball in Creston was called Anne Frank: A Cold some bitter tempera"Little Chicago". The Case Investigation' by reason always given Rosemary Sullivan. is that it was such a Audiobooks are rough place when the a two-week checkout town was first estab- and available with your lished, when in reality library card! it was because of the On Monday we industrial and trans- hosted the Little Cards portation that seemed Preschoolers for a stoto spring up overnight. ry time. The theme The Decatur CounLater it said, "Creston was 'kindness,' and we was the original Wild enjoyed books, songs, ty Hospital Board of Wild West". Well. The and fingerplays that Trustees met January author must not have encouraged treating 26, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

Members present heard about Grand others as we would were: Denise Elefson, River, Iowa. With what like to be treated.

I've found from 1915, I The three Little Cards Guy Clark, Sheri Frost, don't think too many classes visit us once Linda Chastain, Teri Foster, Larry Griffin, could disagree; we very per month, and we look and Rebekah Mendenwell could have been forward to the excitehall the original "Wild Wild ment that they bring to Others present: West". the library.

Mike Johnston (CEO), From 'The History Join John every Tara Spidle (CFO), of Decatur County': Thursday at 4PM for Kelly Barker (CNO), Jo One tragic crime that Microbit STEM pro- Beth Smith (CHRO), involved no long trial gramming.

(Best Shannon Erb (Director occurred in Grand suited for ages 12+) of Marketing and BusiRiver when a young We will be having our ness Development), Dr. man returned home next STEM Adventure Erika Brown (CMO), drunk and killed his for our younger kid- Dr. Ed. Wehling (Chief wife, jealous because dos (preschool-2nd of the Medical Staff), she was not home when grade) on March 8th and Candy Jordan he arrived. He appeared from 3:30-4:15. STEM (MercyOne). before the judge, blind- Adventures include a Denise Elefson ed by a self-inflicted discussion and picture called the meeting to wound, pleaded guilty and asked no mercy.

Too late he knew his wife had been with his mother while he was gone. While murders occurred in every section of the county, it was in Grand River and its vicinity that had the reputation of being the most lawless.

The History of Decatur County published in 1915 says this in connection with arson and fraud trials in 1904. “Before Grand River had been in a state of lawless disorder, saloons ran without license, shooting scrapes and destruction of property passed without trial because there could be found no one that had the temerity to speak.” Such a description of conditions in Grand River does not sound like something that could be written of any place “in the best county in the best state” but it seems to have been unchallenged in 1915. The arson cases came about because of what is said to have been an attempt to defraud insurance companies. Those involved were accused of getting insurance for good livestock particularly horses and replacing them with worthless ones that died when the barn burned.

It was reported, too, that insurance was collected for horses supposedly killed by lightning but which were really killed by a member of the gang, singed, and dragged to the nearest wire fence.

Have a great week! a party? Well, let’s celebrate some birthdays this coming week.

Jeannie Graham, Mesa Dykes, Steven Hullinger, Laci Erke and Wyman Reed will be blowing out their candles.

Mike and Amanda Kelley will celebrate their anniversary on March 2nd! Best wishes to all!

Mother Nature has been throwing temps like Power Ball numbers….66, 40, 33,58, 24, 13. This past weekend gave us some hope that spring could possibly finally get here.

442-3595 is the number to call to rent the DC Community Center….Linda

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Central Decatur Menu (continued from page 3) Lasagna, green beans, lettuce salad Fri., Mar. 4 Hamburger or fish/ bun, cheese optional, French fries Mon., Mar. 7 - Hot ham and cheese/bun, roasted sweet potatoes Tues., Mar. 8 Twisted chicken Alfredo, pasta, lettuce Wed., Mar. 9 - Beef tenderloin/bun, cole slaw, baked beans. tures. I believe you could say Maizee had the biggest crowd cheering her on with her Texan family Aunt Theresa and cousin McKayla there in addition to her Iowa family, Brad, Tami and Lauren Smith along with her Grandpa Reiny and Grandma Sandy and Tonya and I of course.

More on that later.

Trying to stay awake to finish the paper. Until the next time...

So Long!

Community Transportation Reaches 2 Year Mark; Dr. Close Held first ENT Clinic

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order at 5:30 p.m.

The agenda was approved.

Teri Foster reported on a positive experience of which she was aware with the DCH Surgical Staff and Dr. Wehling.

The following Consent Agenda was approved. Regular Meeting Minutes December 2021 (2) November/ December 2021 Accounts Payable (AP): $1,039,353.00 (Nov)/ $1,288,275.00 (Dec). (3) November/ December 2021 Payroll: $495,768.00 (Nov)/ $599,293.00 (Dec) (4) Accounts Receivable Write-Offs (Continued on page 7))

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Sub-District FFA Leadership Contest

Parlimentary Procedure: Lexi Jensen, Jenna Young, Matthew Coffelt, Kendra Williams, and Addie Graham.

Adeline Stone and Makenna Perkins Jenna Young and Cadence Clark On Wednesday, February 23rd, FFA members got the chance to compete in a Sub-District FFA Leadership Contest of their choice.

Sub-District FFA Leadership Contests were held at Mt Ayr High School with many

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other FFA members in the South Central District. Several local chapter members competed, stepping out of their comfort zones.

Competing in FFA Creed Speaking was Abby Leahy, who received a Silver Rating and is advancing to Districts.

Makenna Perkins and Adeline

Conduct of Meetings: Jamie Oesch, Mikayla Morgan, Bly Hunt, Haley Oesch, Hadley Bell, Aniston Jones, and Brayden Frisbie.

Rating and will be competing again at Districts. Grant Boyd, Stone both compet- who competed in ed in the Greenhand Agriculture Sales, requiz, with Perkins re- ceived a Gold Rating ceiving a Gold Rating and is going to Districts. and Stone receiving a Competing in Prepared Bronze Rating, both Public Speaking, advancing to dis- Chloe Hamaker, retricts. In Agriculture ceived a Gold Rating Broadcasting, Madison and will also be goLeahy received a Silver ing to Districts. In Grant Boyd

Chloe Hamaker

Abby Leahy

Extemporaneous Speaking, Annika Evertson received a Gold Rating and will be competing at Districts.

On the Conduct of Meetings team, Hadley Bell, Haley Oesch, Jamie Oesch, Bly Hunt, Mikayla Morgan, Brayden Frisbie, and Aniston Jones received a Bronze Rating, and

will not advance. Finally, the Parliamentary Procedure team, Jenna Young, Addie Graham, Kendra Williams, Lexi Jensen, and Matthew Coffelt received a Gold Rating and are competing at Districts. South Central District FFA Convention will be held this Saturday, March 5 in Adel, IA.

2021-2022 CD Boys' Season Stats 0/1, Sam Boothe, SO 2/3, Tyke Hullinger, SR 4/5, Nash Dykes, FR 10/11, Trey Hullinger, SR 12/13, Gunnar Smith, JR 14/15, Spencer Smith , JR 22/23, Kyle Linhart, JR 24/25, Matthew Boothe, SR 30/31, Grant Boyd, JR 42/43, Jack Scrivner, JR 44/45, Kevin Linhart, JR Team

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2021-2022 CD Girls' Season Stats GS 10/11, Lauren Martin, SR 21 12/13, Hallee Hamilton, SR 22 14/15, Haley Oesch, SO 0 20/21, Annika Evertsen, JR 1 22/23, Mara Dykes, SR 21 24/25, Layni Masters, JR 15 30/31, Hadley Bell, SO 0 32/33, Makenna Perkins, FR 0 34/35, Maren Buckingham, JR 0 40/41, Addiston Graham, SR 1 42/43, Harrisen Bevan, JR 14 44/45, Aniston Jones, SO 0 50/51, Kylee Rockhold, SR 19 52/53, Adriene Kelley, JR 1 Team -

GP 22 23 2 23 23 18 15 4 5 18 19 15 23 8 -

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FGPCT 32.9% 37.4% 0.0% 31.1% 31.7% 36.6% 15.6% 25.0% 0.0% 12.9% 46.0% 36.0% 30.0% 25.0% 34.2%

3PMA 36/120 28/103 0/0 28/100 17/48 4/23 0/5 0/1 0/1 1/14 0/1 2/9 28/101 0/3 144/529

3PPCT 30.0% 27.2% 0.0% 28.0% 35.4% 17.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 22.2% 27.7% 0.0% 27.2%

eFGPCT 40.3% 44.3% 0.0% 42.9% 42.1% 37.9% 15.6% 25.0% 0.0% 14.5% 46.0% 40.0% 37.8% 25.0% 39.9%

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2021-2022 Central Decatur Middle School Athletes 2021-2022 Middle School Boys' Basketball Team: Pictured 7th graders front row l-r: Aiden Vargo, Coby Martin, Macson Lindsey, Jacob Graham and Jamahl Campbell. Back row (8th grade): Coach Todd Applegate, Lucas Lindsey, Brody Hamilton, Blake Boyd, Seth Rasmussen, Paxon Applegate and Coach Gary Hayworth. Due to low numbers, the 7th graders only played 2 quarters per game and finished with a 6-6 record and the 8th grade with an 8-4 record.

2021-2022 Middle School Girls' Basketball Team: Pictured 7th graders front row l-r: Zoey Quigley, Aubri Perkins, Morgan Ray, Lola Helton, Haley Bettin, Soiyer Smith, Elsa Schaff, and Taylor Leahy. Back row (8th grade): Coach Chad Ray, Morgan Havlik, Leighanna Bundt, Morgan Buckingham, Cortlynn Cook, Bianca Swartz, Bella Boyce, Breece Cornett, Breegan Lindsey, Mili Waugh, Megan Young, Piper Teel, and Coach Kyle Dell. The 7th grade finished with an 8-4 record and the 8th grade with a 7-5 record.

2021-2022 Central Decatur Middle School Wrestling Team: Pictured front row (l-r) Ledger Gregg, Braeden Thomas, Teegun Davis, Shiann Byrd, Dallas McComas, Brock Binkley, Connor Snethen, and Krey Hunt. Middle: Aydan Ware, Landon Lindgren, Isiah Graham, Ira Blades, Cooper Horton, Mason Carson, and Rilee Alley. Back: Kacyn Watson, Parker McCleary, Remington Christofis, Coach Kyle Ramaeker, John Newman, Mason Allen, and Cutter Frisbie.

Decatur County R.O.C.C.S. Seeking Grant Applications The vision and mission of Restoring Our County, Communities, and Schools (R.O.C.C.S.) is to empower youth to make the greatest positive impact on their communities with a focus on youth education, arts education, and performing arts.

Grant applications must be received by March 21, 2022. Applications are available at the High School offices of Central Decatur, Mormon Trail, or Lamoni Schools as well as Leon and Lamoni City Halls. An online application is aso available at https://forms.gle/JjGkTHi4DGppyMob6.

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Hospital Board

and physicians as detailed on the Board meeting agenda. The Active Medical Staff of (continued from Decatur County Hospipage 5) tal approved each one at their regular meetNovember/ December ing in January 2022 as 2021: $138,098.00 (Nov)/ described above and $14,337.00 (Dec). made the recommenCandy Jordan pre- dation to the Board sented the MercyOne of Trustees that they Report. grant final approval of Dr. Wehling gave the appointments et al the Medical Staff Re- as presented. They are port with information as follows: as follows: *Medical Staff Ap-The Medical Staff pointments: Haroon held its regular meeting Ferhut, MD (Emergenon January 19, 2022. cy Department); Kym-Dr. Wehling report- berly Life, DO (Emered the recommenda- gency Department); tions of the Active Med- Amanda Moreno, DO ical Staff with respect to the appointments (continued on and reappointments page 9) of various providers

DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m.

1st Friday; Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m.

Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 5:30 Sunday Evening Service.

DAVIS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.

DAVIS CITY FAITH BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer DAVIS CITY UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Worship DECATUR ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Larry Owens - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DECATUR RESTORATION BRANCH: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m.

GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLE’S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Chris Reising - Mass September - April on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and May - August on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: 19399 320th Ave on Hwy 2. Carol Hanthorn, Pastoral Leader - Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Wednsday Bible Study 2:00 p.m.; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m.

HUMESTON CHRISTIAN-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Pastor Kristin Wolf 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening Bible study.

KELLERTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday Evangelistic Services KELLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship LAMONI FIRST BAPTIST: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening service; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study LAMONI -- KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 28871 163rd Ave., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

LAMONI UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11:15 a.m. Worship LAMONI - WELLSPRING FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP - 532 W. Main St. - Pastor Dave McPherson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship; Pastor Josh Hostetler LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Prayer Time. All services signed for the deaf.

LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. PrePrayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service.

LEON CALVARY BAPTIST: Jerry McFerron, serving pastor - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening worship.

LEON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 603 E 1st St., Leon - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.

LEON MENNONITE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 24817 State Highway 2, 9:30 Sunday a.m. Worship.

LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Carol Saxton, Pastoral Leader Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; First Sunday family dinner 12:15 p.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH: - Pastor Jeremy Quigley - Hwy. 2 West (by Plaza Furniture) - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Praise and Worship.

LEON OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Pastor Daryl Tompkins, Vacancy Pastor Emeritus - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.

LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Samuel Danso - Mass 8:00 a.m.

Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Kristin Wolf - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Pastor Gary Lanning - Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Chris Reising - Mass - May - August on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and September - April on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

NEW SALEM BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study.

OSCEOLA ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC: Father Chris Reising - Mass in EnglishSunday, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish - Sunday 12 NOON. TRINITY CHRISTIAN: Pastor Terry D. Roberts - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday Worship, 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Youth & Small Group Bible Study Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Nursery prov.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD: - Pastor Butch Black - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; No Nursery Available.

WELDON CHRISTIAN: Ministers Jim and Susan Lane, Jim Farlow, and Todd Carroll - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m.

WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Todd Carroll, Pastoral Leader - Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Decatur SWCD

Seed Drill Rental Available The Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District recently purchased a 10 ft Haybuster 107C Seed Drill to be made available for rental by area producers.

Tim Edwards Director

Rental rates are $12.50/acre ($100 minimum charge) plus an additional $50 for use outside Decatur County. A $500 damage deposit is due at the time of rental.

Westview Acres Care Center

The drill can be used for cover crops, small grains, soybeans and native grasses.

Producers may contact the Decatur Soil and Water Conservation District for additional details by calling 641-446-4135 or contact karen.morris@ia.nacdnet.net.

Rose Saxton-Administrator

Jessie Gilliland, pharmacist

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PUBLIC NOTICES DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL 2021 ANNUAL SALARY PUBLICATION JOB CATEGORY Nursing Other Professional Administration General Support

SALARIES PAID 1,697,189.61 3,171,907.01 518,399.21 1,463,163.91 $6,526,261.02 1t5 March

ORIGINAL NOTICE

The Iowa District Court Decatur County Case No. DRCV007163 Upon the Petition of AUSTEN LYNN STEIN Petitioner, and Concerning MACKENZIE MORROW, and RANDI K. PARKER, STATE OF IOWA, ex rel., V.J.S. Respondents, TO MACKENZIE MORROW You are notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of Court for Decatur County, a petition in case number DRCV007163, which prays for the disestablishment of paternity of VJS, a child born in 2018.

For further details contact the Decatur Clerk’s office.

The Petitioner’s attorney is Dustin D. Hite, 118 North Market, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577, whose telephone number is (641) 673-9481.

You are further notified that you must file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Decatur County, at the courthouse in Leon, Iowa on or before March 22, 2022 (20 days from final publication). If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 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 need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at (641) 684-6502. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

Important: You are advised to seek legal advice to protect your interests.

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NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005152 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ISABEL JAEGER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of ISABEL JAEGER, Deceased, who died on or about December 18, 2021: You are hereby notified that on February 4, 2022, the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated on January 26 2022 Sarah Burke Administrator of Estate Verle W. Norris, ICIS# 12631 Attorney for Executor Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: March 2, 2022.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005154 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. McBROOM Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of SHIRLEY J. McBROOM, Deceased, who died on or about December 18, 2021: You are hereby notified that on February 9, 2022 the last will and testament of SHIRLEY J. McBROOM, deceased, bearing date of May 3, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above

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named court and that Dana McBroom was appointed executor of the estate.

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

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated February 2, 2022.

Dana McBroom Executor of Estate 30961 115th Street Garden Grove, IA 50103 Verle W. Norris, ICIS# 12631 Attorney for Executor Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: March 2, 2022.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005147 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MORRIS YODER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MORRIS YODER, Deceased, who died on or about December 13, 2021: You are hereby notified that on February 8, 2022 the last will and testament of MORRIS YODER, deceased, bearing date of September 29, 1995 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Myron Yoder was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is

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thereafter forever barred.

Dated February 8, 2022.

Myron Yoder Executor of Estate 25905 Perry Road Leon, IA 50144 Paul M. Goldsmith, ICIS# 1916 Attorney for Executor Goldsmith Law Office 923 1/2 Braden Avenue PO Box 714 Chariton, IA 50049 Date of second publication: March 2, 2022.

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005159 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD NEIL DECKER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RICHARD NEIL DECKER, Deceased, who died on or about December 7, 2021: You are hereby notified that on February 18, 2022 the last will and testament of RICHARD NEIL DECKER, deceased, bearing date of April 20, 2018, with no codicils, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Darin Decker and Selena Lundin were appointed co-executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 22nd of February, 2022.

Darin Decker 20000 295th Street Davis City, IA 50065 (son, co-executor) Selena Lundin 805 Stuart Street Carlisle, IA 50047 (stepdaughter, co-executor) Tonita M. Helton, AT0009125 Attorney for Estate Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: March 9, 2022.

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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.

February 22, 2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in session on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room (now located on the first floor, NE corner) of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Ward Graham and Dan Christensen. Bob Bell arrived at 9:30AM. Also present was Darci Hatfield, County Deputy Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously, Motion Graham/Christensen to approve the agen-

da. Motion carried.

Motion Graham/Christensen to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2022, regular session. Motion carried.

Motion Graham/Christensen at 8:30AM to open public hearing on County FY2023 Proposed Property Tax Levy.

Motion Graham/ Christensen at 8:45AM to close public hearing on County FY2023 Proposed Property Tax Levy.

Motion Bell/Graham to approve FY2023 Maximum Property Tax Dollars.

At 9:00 a.m., County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the County Engineer Noah Thomas discussed departmental matters with the Board.

Motion Bell/Graham to approve final plans for project number FM-C027(89)55-27. Motion carried.

The Board met with Disabilities Coordinator Tammy Harrah. Also in attendance was County Attorney Lisa Hynden-Jeanes. The group discussed the Memorandum of Understanding and 28E regarding the CROSS Mental Health region. Following discussion, motion to approve was made by Graham/Bell.

The Board met with John Sobek, IP Pathways to discuss IT services.

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

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-12 APPROVAL OF FY2023 MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervisors have considered the proposed FY2023 county maximum property tax dollars for both General County Services and Rural County Services, and WHEREAS, a notice concerning the proposed county maximum property tax dollars was published as required and posted on the county website and/or social media accounts if applicable, and WHEREAS, a public hearing concerning the proposed county maximum property tax dollars was held on February 22, 2022 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County that the maximum property tax dollars for General County Services and Rural County Services for FY2023 shall not exceed the following: General County Services: $3,069,703; a decrease of 2.00% from FY2022.

Rural County Services: $603,416; a decrease of 2.00% from FY2022.

Motion by Supervisor Bell, seconded by Supervisor Graham, to pass and adopt Resolution 2022-12 this 22 day of February, 2022.

AYES: Dan Christensen Robert Bell C. Ward Graham NAYS: None ATTEST: Darci Hatfield Decatur County Deputy Auditor SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Darci Hatfield Deputy Auditor 1t5 March 2, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report Feb. 11 - 25, 2022

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.

02/11 SO responded to a deer hit on Hwy 2 near Elk Chapel.

Leon PD responded to a theft on South

Main St in Leon.

02/12 Leon FD responded to a fire east of Pleasanton on J66.

Leon PD responded to a pack of dogs running loose near downtown Leon.

SO arrested/ booked Brandon Majors of Lamoni on a theft 2nd warrant.

02/13 Leon PD responded to a pitbull puppy loose on NW White St in Leon.

02/14 Leon PD responded to the high school to assist with a student.

Leon PD responded to a noise complaint at Casey's in Leon.

02/15 Lamoni PD arrested Colton Wills of Lamoni on a warrant for an OWI charge.

SO responded to a trespassing issue south of Leon.

SO assisted the DNR with an animal issue in Van Wert.

SO responded to a run away juvenile in Grand River.

02/16 SO responded to a theft on Terre Haute Road south of Decatur.

SO arrested/ booked Sabrina Emrich of Mt. Ayr to serve time on an assault charge.

02/17 SO arrested/ booked Todd Abbas of Chariton to serve time on a probation violation.

SO responded to a water main break south of the high school in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a suspicious person/vehicle on NW 13th Drive in Leon.

Lamoni PD/SO responded to a vehicle in

the ditch on J45.

SO responded to a vehicle that went through a fence and struck an electric pole on J45.

Leon PD responded to a civil dispute on Hwy 2 in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a domestic disturbance on S Linden in Lamoni.

02/18 SO responded to a harassment/assault complaint in Van Wert.

Leon PD responded to a mailbox that had been hit on NE Locust St in Leon.

SO responded to a family dispute on 230th St south of Leon.

SO/Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on Hwy 2 near the Ringgold County line.

SO responded to a neighbor dispute on N 3rd St in Van Wert.

SO/Leon PD responded to a missing person complaint in Leon.

SO/Leon PD/ Lamoni PD responded to an altercation involving a weapon at Casey's in Leon.

Leon PD/SO responded to a noise complaint on N Main St in Leon.

02/19 Van Wert FD responded to a burn barrel fire on 215th Ave near Van Wert.

Lamoni PD responded to a theft at Casey's in Lamoni.

SO towed a vehicle west of Garden Grove on J20.

Leon PD/SO responded to a dispute on SE 2nd St in Leon.

SO/Lamoni PD responded to a driving complaint on I35 near (continued on page 9)

BIDS WANTED Parkview Apartments is now accepting bids for shingling of the complex.

Submit bid at the office:

401 S.E. Q St, Leon, IA.

Between the hours of 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Questions: Please call 641-446-4163 during office hours

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THE COURTHOUSE REPORT Decatur County Sheriff's Report (continued from page 8)

the state line.

02/20 SO responded to UFO's reported on Elk Ridge Road west of Elk Chapel Road.

SO responded to a civil matter on J20 near Garden Grove.

Leon PD responded to a neighbor dispute on NE 10th St in Leon.

SO/Lamoni PD/ Lamoni FD/Kellerton FD responded to a grass fire on 240th St south of Hwy 2.

SO responded to a driving complaint east of Lamoni on Hwy 69.

SO responded to a grass fire west of Van Wert.

Leon PD responded to a scam report on SW 2nd St in Leon.

02/21 Garden Grove FD responded to a grass fire on 310th Ave near LeRoy. Grand River FD responded to a grass fire on 150th Ave near Grand River.

SO/Leon PD responded to a domestic situation on Ridge Road near Grand River.

02/22 SO/Lamoni PD responded to a hit/run on I35 north bound leaving Eagleville, MO. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check at Crown Colony in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a missing juvenile near Dollar General in Lamoni.

SO towed a vehicle on Hwy 69 west of Davis City.

SO towed a vehicle on Hwy 69 north of Leon.

Leon PD responded to the report of a fight in the GRM parking lot.

SO/Lamoni PD/ Leon PD responded a driving complaint on I35.

02/23 SO responded to a driving complaint in Weldon.

Lamoni PD responded to a criminal mischief case on N Linden in Lamoni.

SO responded to a shoplifter at True Value north of Leon.

SO responded to and located a runaway juvenile in the Garden Grove area.

SO/Leon FD responded to a ditch fire on 194th Ave south of Decatur.

02/24 SO assisted a stranded motorist on I35 near the 21 mile marker.

SO towed a vehicle on I35 just south of the 18 mile marker.

SO recovered a stolen trailer in the Garden Grove area.

Leon PD/DCH responded to a medical alarm at Parkview in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to Subway to remove drug paraphernalia from the area in Lamoni.

SO responded to a dog complaint in Pleasanton.

02/25 SO arrested Roger Boswell of Lamoni, to serve 30 days for a probation violation.

Leon PD/SO/Leon FD/Garden Grove FD/ Lamoni FD/Alliant/ DCH responded to a house fire at 406 NW Q St in Leon.

SO responded to a burglar alarm at Agri

Vision in Leon.

SO/Leon FD/ Lineville FD/DCH/ Clarke Electric responded to a house fire on 240th St near Woodland.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Billie Jo Cena, 42, Van Wert, IA, and Michael Curtis Sweetin, 42, Hudson, IA.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

William Tyson Hunt, petitioner, vs.

Brooke Erin Gepner, respondent.

Decree Granted.

COURT CASES

Greenstate Credit Union FKA University of Iowa, plaintiff, vs.

Levi Rye Overstreet, defendant.

Petition Filed.

MAGISTRATE

Michael W. Harrell, Leon, IA, open container - driver 21 years old and older. Total $354.00.

Jose Alberto Garcia, Glenco, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Haden Smith Leymaster, Leon, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Gabriel Alexander Hiatt, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Carlos Daniel Hernandez Lopez, Neosho, MO, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Clifford Benny Miller, Mankato, MN, no valid drivers license.

Total $354.00.

Jacqueline Aletha Heiter, Albia, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

John Scott Stover, Waukee, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Nathan David Franson, Wichita, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

David William S t o p p e l m o o r, Mesquite, TX, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Lori Rose Miller, Leon, IA, speeding 55

or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

James LeRoy Werner, Diagonal, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Zachary Scott Shadlow, Story City, IA, dark window or windshield. Total $135.50.

Alexis Hernandez Hernandez, Des Moines, IA, no valid drivers license. Total $354.00.

Alexis Hernandez Hernandez, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Joseph Martin Flet Armbrester, Humeston, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked.

Total $864.02.

Christian Dee Crossley, Hatfield, MO, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $201.91.

Darryl Hollis Dyer, Jr., Glendale, MD, texting/using mobile device while operating commercial vehicle.

Total $93.00.

Shelli Teter, Leon, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts.

Total $146.16.

Hospital Board (continued from page 7) (Emergency Department). *From Provisional to Full Status: Maria Askew, ARNP (ITP); Sandra Hill, ARNP (Cardiology); Paul Novak, MD (Emergency Department).

-The Medical staff conducted their annual review of the Medical Staff Bylaws at the January 2022 regular meeting with brief revisions made. Dr. Wehling confirmed that the Active Medical Staff unanimously approved the revised Bylaws at

the same meeting.

-Discussed continued difficulties with available beds at tertiary transfer centers.

Motion carried for the approval of medical staff appointments.

Mike Johnston presented the CEO Update to the Board of Trustees as below: -CMS Vaccine Mandate – update on progress. Not including Board and Auxiliary members, they are at a rounded 85% complete as of January 26, 2022.

Staff has until end of business on January 28, 2022 to comply.

-Community Transportation Project – January 14, 2022 marked the end of our second (2nd) full year of operations for this program. As of that date: 4,518 total rides provided (2018 in Year 1, 2500 in Year 2); 277 total passengers; 65,511 miles driven (29,416 in Year 1, 36,095 in Year 2); Year 1 operational cost (Excludes Van Purchase): $46,019.80; Year 2 operational cost: $54,861.36; Increase in operational cost due primarily to increased mileage, higher gas prices, and maintenance New ENT Clinic – Dr. Close held her first clinic at DCH on January 25, 2022 with fifteen (15) patients.

Annual Review and Approval of Medical Staff Bylaws: As previously noted by Dr. Wehling, the Active Medical Staff of Decatur County Hospital approved their Bylaws at their regular meeting in January of 2022.

Motion carried to approve the Bylaws as presented.

Annual Review and Approval of Board Bylaws: The Board of Trustees conducted the required annual review of their Bylaws with one (1) change initiated. The term for

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Board members serving on standing committees increased from one (1) year to two (2) with assignments to run concurrently with years in which officer elections are held. Motion carried to approve the Bylaws as revised.

Review and Approval of USDA Community Facilities Grant Matching Funds: This action item was tabled until after the closed session.

Imprivata Single Sign-On Solution: This action item was tabled until after the closed session.

Approval of Distant-Site Credentialing Agreement with ITP: Mike Johnston reviewed with the Board the proposed contract for distant-site provider credentialing and the CMS requirements for the same. It was noted that the agreement was in compliance with CMS rules under the conditions of participation (COPs) for a critical access hospital. Motion carried to accept and approve the agreement.

Approval of Revised Organizational Chart: Organizational chart motion carried.

Review and Approval of Board SelfEvaluation Survey for Calendar Year (CY) 2021: The results of required Board SelfEvaluation Survey for CY 2021 were reviewed.

Motion carried to accept them as officially fulfilling the requirements of the Board Bylaws for this survey completion.

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for November 2021 and December 2021: Total gross revenue was $3.28 million in November. November had an operating loss of $101,815.00 with a net loss of $9,343.00.

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was $3.74 million in December. December had an operating gain of $206,446.00 with a net gain of $298,329.00.

Tara Spidle briefed the Board of Trustees on several notable improvements in the revenue cycle beginning in January 2022 to include: A reduction of discharged not final billed (DNFB) days from 14.6 in December to 2021 to 8 in the current month; A decrease in the accounts receivable (AR) balance of a rounded $956,000.00; and A decrease in AR days from 61.5 in December 2021 to 53.8 as of January 25, 2022. Financial reports for both November 2021 and December 2021 were approved.

Kelly Barker updated the Board as to current clinical and quality improvement initiatives as follows: At present, DCH is 66% complete with their chest pain accreditation project with eighty-four (84) days remaining in which to submit for accreditation. They expect an onsite survey in April 2022. Performance metrics were reviewed with the Board of Trustees.

Kelly reported to the Board of Trustees on the following quality indicators for December 2021: 30-day readmissions; Medical error tracking; Adverse drug events; Patient falls; Blood incompatibility; Foreign objects retained after surgery; Air embolisms; Stage III or IV pressure ulcers; Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs); Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs); Surgical Site Infections (SSIs); Hospital(continued on page 12)

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton

When I started the Linger Longer story, I was unable to determine J. R. Bowsher’s wife’s name.

Jan Chambers was able to help me with that, because her ancestry, several generations back, included great-greatgrandfather, Jobst Vogt. J. R. Bowsher was married to Charlotte J. Vogt when Linger Longer was built, and they had one son, Harold Vogt Bowsher, whom they called by his middle name. J. R.’s second wife, Ella Carmean, died at a fairly young age, of severe rheumatoid arthritis.

We don’t know much about his first marriage except that a son and a daughter resulted from that union.

Here is more information from Linda (Crouse) DeFeo. Linda related how, before her family’s ownership, the upstairs ballroom was still being used by the Wiselys, who hired musicians to play for their dances. She also reported, “My folks hosted neighbors, clients, and relatives. Mother was always fixing lunch, dinners, and having parties for my dad’s clients, our friends, and family. Linger Longer hosted party after party. My sister Catherine and I welcomed classmates, hosted occasional dances and bridal showers. Many bridge parties occupied the large living room through the years, filled with card tables for my mother’s friends.”

“The front yard was filled with a penny carnival, for polio, in 1959 or ‘60. It was a huge success! The yard was filled with children having fun. Everything was a penny. We made a little over $14. We were invited to be on Des Moines TV, to present our donation from the fundraiser.”

A neighbor, Marilyn (Scott) Evans remembers playing there with the Crouse girls and the other neighborhood kids. She sent me a photo of a lineup of children, which included her brother Bill and her, Linda and Catherine Crouse, with Patricia, Carla, and Ed

Van Nostrand.

There is a garage entrance in the south end of the basement.

It is rather inconspicuous today, at the west end of the large back porch, but it was used when the Crouses lived there. A fun fact that I learned from Linda was, each fall her dad would store 4-5 new cars in the basement, awaiting their official unveiling day at the dealership.

Aha! So I have another connection with Linger Longer, besides my great aunt getting burned while trying to light the furnace.

That gorgeous bright red Corvette Stingray split-window coupe I saw in front of the dealership on my way to school one morning, must have resided in the Linger Longer basement the night before I fell in love with it.

It made a lasting impression; my favorite car still, I have a large picture on the wall in front of me as I type this story, showing that very model of “Vette” parked on a beach, between two palm trees, and yes, it is red. The price of that real one, in 1962, was but a few thousand dollars, and I would have skipped school and bought it right there on the spot, but I supposed a bank loan would have been iffy, on my dollar-anhour weekend job at Hanoco. (Back then, my friend Chet Redman was not yet working at the bank.)

You would need to see Linger Longer yourself to get the full effect of its features, and its beauty, but I’ll describe some of what I’ve seen, so you’ll know what to expect. As I walked around the perimeter of the exterior, even though I knew it was a well-built house, after 112 years I thought I might see a bit more deterioration of the brick work. Don’t know if it has ever been tuckpointed, but it looks like all the mortar is still present. I was especially impressed with the arches holding up the outer edge of the porch, appearing to be exactly as they were originally.

Likewise,

the bricks that make up the porch railing, which do not make a solid wall, but have gaps between them. I finally did see evidence of some settling, on the southwest corner, and there is some foundation cracking in the northwest corner in the basement, rather minor defects when the whole house structure is considered.

Two sets of steps lead onto the front porch; one the wide main steps leading to the front door, opening into the living room, the other narrower, ascending from the carriage porch, ending beside the door to the entry hall. Both front doors have large, oval, beveled glass windows.

On the first floor are the entry hall, the living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and the only bathroom in the house.

Having escaped being painted, the woodwork is all varnished original, hardwood in the main part of the house, with some pine used in the bedrooms. I expect the downstairs floors are hardwoods as well, which will be exposed

when the carpeting, having served more than its expected useful life, is removed.

There’s a swinging door between the kitchen and dining room, with colonnades separating the dining room from the living room. In the middle of the north living room wall is one more colonnade, but without a mate on the opposite side of the room, because a fireplace with a beautiful wood mantle is there, and what is likely imported tile around the firebox.

I mentioned earlier, my disappointment in not finding a grand staircase. The single stairway to the second floor bears a lot of resemblance to the one in the Stearns house in Garden Grove, which led to the attic. So, was the second floor intended to be only an attic, or was a grand staircase removed to make room for a second downstairs bedroom?

One of my favorite parts of the house is a small screened-in porch on the second level, accessed through a small door on the landing at the top of

the stairs. It has been suggested that there was once a covered outdoor stairway, leading to the little porch, which then would have provided access to the ballroom.

Linda mentioned that the kitchen was remodeled twice, first in the ‘50s and again in 1972. It’s probably time for one more renewal. All the rooms of the house are begging for serious refreshing.

Other things she mentioned were the arched leaded glass section above the dining room window, the elaborate curio/china cabinet on one wall of the dining room, and the handpainted scenes in the bedroom upstairs. I think some of the original light fixtures described are no longer present, but the ceiling light in the upstairs bedroom, and matching ones on the walls, definitely look authentic.

My hope is, when it’s sold, it will be to someone with enough resources to restore it to something close to its original splendor.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

of the SE corner of SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence W ... to beginning.

Transfer stamps $263.20.

Mildred A. Whitehead to Mildred A. Whitehead and Richard Whitehead - Lots 1 and 2, in block 6, in the Original Town of Van Wert, Decatur County, Iowa; AND The 1975 mobile home with the vehicle identification number 62388 presently located on the above-described real estate. No transfer stamps.

Ivan Stoltzfus and Darla Stoltzfus to The Shack, LLC - Lots 11 and 12, block 13 in Original Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $79.20.

Kimberly Hewlett to Kirk Hewlett - Lots 3 and 4, block 3, Heaston's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, and the W ½ of the platted alley between lot 2 and 3 in block 3 of said Heaston's Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Kimberly Hewlett to Kirk Hewlett - S ½ NW 1/4 of Section 21, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., EXCEPT commencing at the NE corner, thence W ... to beginning. No transfer stamps.

Kim D. Hewlett to Kirk E. Hewlett - All that part of the W ½ SE 1/4 of Section 33, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying S of RR (Except commencing at a point on the W line of Adams Street in the Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa, where it intersects the S line of the old CB&Q. RR ROW, thence W ... to the POB.) (Also except that part of land lying E of W side of Adams Street produced S beginning at SE corner of Lot 1, block 22, Original Town of Grand River, Iowa, thence S ... to POB, 70.1'); and Beginning at a point 200' S of the SE corner of lot 1, block 22, Grand River, Iowa, thence S ... to POB; and All that part of the E ½ SW 1/4 of Section 33, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., lying S of RR ROW, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Domestic Abuse Services of Dallas County, Inc., dba Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center to Jacob Starks - Commencing at the NW corner of lot 2, block 8, Central Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County,

Iowa, thence E ... to POB. Transfer stamps $79.20.

Hubert N. And Marjorie Hackler to Hubert N. Hackler, Marjorie Hackler and Mishelle D. Frey - S 37' of lot 4 and all of lot 5 in block 2 of George T. Young's Addition to the City of Leon, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

RLDB, LLC to Eric J. Kruse, Harlan K. Kruse and Katherine M. Kruse as coTrustees of Harlan K. Kruse

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.

M. Ruth Ellis to Marvin D. Ellis, Jr. - N ½ SE 1/4; S ½ Ne 1/4, and the SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 70 R 24, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Bruce Miller, Jr. and Kayla Miller to Loretta Yoder - Commencing 40.8 rods N

and Katherine M. Kruse Family Revocable Trust - SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 22; SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 23; All in T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $575.20.

Mark M. Elmore and Barbara A. Elmore to HPH Properties, LLC - NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 26; SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 23, All in T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $536.80.

DGOGLeonia032520 LLC to Shergill Enterprises, LLC - Exhibit A - Part of the W 1/4 of the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at SW corner of the SE 1/4 of said Section 29, thence N ... to the POB, said tract contains 1.94 acres including the Iowa State Highway Commission (now Iowa Department of Transportation) easement for Public Highway which contains 0.55 acres. Bearings are assumed. The S line of the W 1/4 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., is assumed to bear W. Transfer stamps $2,928.80.

Skip and Kristina Farms, LLC to David M. Strassman and Kristine J. Strassman - E ½ SW 1/4 of Section 11, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, AND NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 14, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $892.00.

Deanna F. Brennecke, Trustee of the Deanna F. Brennecke Revocable Trust to Ryan Brennecke and Alex Brennecke - Parcel "B" being a part of Parcel "A" recorded in Book F at Page 212 in the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 22, and being in the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 22, all in T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a ½" rebar at the SW corner of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 22; thence N ... to the POB, containing 2.95 acres, more or less, including 0.23 acres county road ROW, and may be subject to easements and ROW of record. No transfer stamps.

Debbie Morgan and Don Thompson to Debbie Morgan, SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 8, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Thomas Edward Young, Jr. to Chris Beach and Elizabeth Beach and Anton W. Beach and Shellie Beach - NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of section 23, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT Beginning at the SW corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 23, thence N ... to beginning.

Transfer stamps $199.20.

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(contributed) Taylor Beavers, (pictured at center), a May 2021 graduate of Central Decatur High School in Leon, is headed to SWCC for the fall 2022 semester to compete on the Dazzlers dance team.

During the 2021-22 academic year, Beavers has been attending Graceland University in Lamoni. While in high school at Central Decatur, she competed in cheerleading, dance, track, and cross country. She earned varsity letters in track, cross country, and cheerleading. In addition, Taylor earned academic awards in cheer and dance. Her senior year of high school, she and her dance team competed in nationals and finished second in Small Select Hip Hop. Beavers has been involved in FFA and participated in the high school play.

She is the daughter of Adam and Sara Beavers and Nicole Smith (pictured at left).

Hospital Board (continued from page 9) Acquired Infections (HAIs); Clostridioides difficile (C-DIFF) infections; Antibiotic "time-outs" performed during morning patient rounds; and Hand hygiene monitoring.

Current nurse staffing was reviewed as follows: One (1) RN is currently in the hiring process. Once complete, they will be fullystaffed as to nurses.

They currently have two (2) openings for CNAs: one (1) full-time day shift and one (1) full-time night shift.

Jo Beth Smith provided the HR Update as follows: Welcome to Viorel Teodorescu (Executive Chef/ Dietary Director), Jennifer Cunningham (Business Office Clerk), Chloe Yoder (CNA), and Robyn Dunlap (EVS); December 2021 employee turnover data.

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

At approximately 6:22 p.m., a roll call vote was called for the Board to go into closed session to discuss the following: Marketing and Similar Proprietary Information: Iowa Code 21.5(1)(L). The vote results were: Denise Elefson – aye; Sheri Frost – aye; Guy Clark – aye; Linda Chastain –

aye; Teri Foster – aye; Larry Griffin – aye; and Rebekah Mendenhall – aye. Those present in addition to the Board members were Mike Johnston, Tara Spidle, Kelly Barker, Jo Beth Smith, Shannon Erb, Dr. Wehling, Dr. Brown and Candy Jordan.

With a consensus of the Board members obtained to do so, the Board returned to open session at approximately 7:07 p.m. The Board members present when the open session reconvened were Denise Elefson, Sheri Frost, Linda Chastain, Guy Clark, Teri Foster, Larry Griffin, and Rebekah Mendenhall.

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

Upon their return to open session, the Board took action on the two (2) agenda items previously tabled to follow the closed session. These items were: Review and Approval of USDA Community Facilities Grant Matching Funds: Mike Johnston estimated to the Board that the matching funds required for this grant would be approximately $55,000.00.

He requested they approve such funds up to that amount for executing the grant's intended purpose. Motion carried.

Imprivata Single Sign-On Solution: The quoted price for the acquisition and implantation of this software is $36,935.00. Mike Johnston requested that the Board of Trustees authorize this purchase with the timing to be at his discretion. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

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