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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
City Council: Police Chief Resigns, Pool to Open, Reminder about Bulk Items Pick Up The City of Leon will again be searching for a police chief. Chief Bryant Schiltz has resigned and his last day of service with the city will be this Friday, May 13, having been with the city since August 2020. He has taken a position with the Pleasant Hill department. Good news for swimmers came out of the special city council meeting held May 3. The council approved the opening of the Leon Swimming Pool on June 11. This season, the pool hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The council approved a manager and 10 lifeguards. The manager’s pay was approved at $4,000 for the season with first year guards making $8.00 per hour, returning guards $8.50 per hour, and head guard position collect-
ing $9.00 per hour.
Public Test of Voting Equipment
public view at the polling place. For more information about the Primary Election, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org. or contact the County Auditor’s office at 641-446-4323.
The public test of Decatur County’s voting equipment will be held on Tuesday, May 17, commencing at 1:00 p.m. in the Decatur County Courthouse, 207 North Main Street, Leon, Iowa 50144. The public test will be conducted on the first floor of the courthouse, in the Board of Supervisors room located in the NE Corner. A predetermined number of ballots and votes (for every candidate) will be processed through each unit, followed by a check for accuracy of the unit’s tabulating system. Immediately after this test, each unit will be set for the June 7, 2022, Primary Election, and just before the polls are opened for voting, precinct officials will generate a “zero” report (showing no votes) from each unit, which will be in
REMINDER
Each resident can dispose of one bulky item per home per week on their scheduled trash pickup day. Place the item alongside your normal trash container. There is no additional charge for this, however, you will need to call City Hall at least 24 hours prior to the regular trash day to give notification you have a bulky item. Bulky items allowed are defined as furniture or generated waste material from a residential source other than construction debris or hazardous waste. Items NOT allowed include any waste generated by a household business, construction or demolition debris, concrete, brick, roofing, cars, motorcycles, boats or parts of vehicles.
DCH to Host Free BBQ Meal The Decatur County Hospital will celebrate Hospital Week on Friday, May 13 at the hospital. Providers and Staff will be hosting a Free BBQ meal, catered by Thelma Saxton, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. At noon, the hospital will recognize this year’s DAISY Award nominees and recipient. The providers and staff work hard every day to deliver exceptional care close to home. Join them in helping celebrate the successes and continued growth of the hospital.
P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 15
56 Central Decatur High School Seniors to Receive Diplomas This Sunday, 56 Central Decatur High School seniors, the Class of 2022, will receive their diplomas. The CD Commencement exercises will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The Central Decatur concert band under the direction of Mr. Steve Neilssen will play prior to the start of the event and then will play for the processional and recessional. The concert choir, under the direction of Mrs. Beth Hall, will perform “Fly with Me” by Mark Hayes. High School Principal Mr. Dan Johnson will introduce the seven senior graduates Matt Boothe, Reece Hill, Maggie Layton, Lauren Martin, Hallee Hamilton, Jordan Proctor, and Chloe Hamaker,who will deliver the commencement addresses. Recognition of awards will be given by Principal Johnson and Mrs. Bonnie Clark will
Help with Flags If you are interested in helping put the flags out at the Leon Cemetery for this year’s Memorial Day observance, please meet at 8:15 a.m. on May 23 at the cemetery. Weather permitting.
make the presentation of the class for graduation. Following this, Mrs. Amber Swartz, Board of Education President, will make the presentations of the diplomas. Members of the Central Decatur Graduating Class of 2022 are as follows: Devin Michael Adams, Mya Claire Applegate, Colton Eugene Barnes, Carson Winona Mae Rea Bethards, Rian Mason Bevan, Matthew Aaron Boothe, Isaiah James Brunk, Gus Alan Buckingham, Kyle Lane Buckingham, Tegan Eugene Carson, Cadence MelVessa Clark, Quentin Thomas Coffelt, Logan Michael Coon, Chase Michael Crawford,
Nora Demassue, Lucas James Durrell, Mara Leigh Dykes, Tempest Dawn Erwin, Elizabeth Ann Fairchild, William James Gillis, Addiston Elizabeth Graham, Ashton Dean Gregg, Abram Jerry Hall, Chloe Jahn Hamaker, Hallee Elaine Hamilton, Tresley Jo Hamilton, Tyler Allen Hamilton, Haylee Elaine Hendrickson, Reece Allen Hill, Tyke Curtis Hullinger, Trey Douglas Hullinger, Madison Michelle Hunt, Kirsten Delaney Jackson, Margaret Rae Layton, Madison LaRee Leahy, Adam Lee Lemke, Lauren Olyvia Martin, Cauy Allen Masters, Gabrielle Maggie-Ann Mathis, Aries Marie McGuire, Gatlynn Jean Miller, Cameron
Alexzander Morgan, Karlie Alivia Pace, Jordan Ryann Proctor, Seth Hayden Reed, Kylee Grace Rockhold, Ellyson Marie Sheetz, Dayson Allan Short, Jacob Douglas Smith, Isabel Shea Stone, Kaitlyn Ann Taylor, Emma Keatan Tharp, Jaden Eric William Toney, Shanna Jean Wetterling, Kendra Rose Williams, and Jenna Diane Young. Turn to pages 10-14 for a salute to the seniors by area businessmen and women.
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at Loving Chapel United Methodist Church. Hosted by the Ministerial Alliance, this service is an interdenominational event in which members of the Class of 2022 plan and lead the ceremony.
City of Leon Making Beautification Progress
How Do We Make A Good Community Resource Great The Leon Public Library is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, May 12 to discuss the topic “How do we make a good community resource great.” The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Main Street Brick House. Refreshments will be provided.
A recent property purchased by Elmer Easton is pictured above after the dilapidated house was removed. Easton plans to build his future residence on this property, located at 100 SW White Street.
In an effort for beautification in the City of Leon in the past 6 years, forty dilapidated buildings have been torn down or are scheduled to be
Back to Back Conference Champions
torn down in the near future, using LOST funds from the city as reported by Kyle Sheetz, City of Leon Administrator. The total amount of LOST funds that the city has received since 2016 is $1,003,025.03 and the city has paid out $160,143.25 (16.0%) on demolition grants. The average yearly expense on demolition grants is $29,099.32.
The city has also had to pay for the demolition of 4 uptown buildings, the repair of the old museum, legal fees for acquiring properties, title transfers, and building/ asbestos inspections. When all of those expenses are accounted for the expenditure for the last 5 ¼ years is $495,604.38 (49.4%). (continued on page 16)
Who Is This?
Photo by Memories by Linda After a delay of a day for the Pride of Iowa Conference track meet held at Lenox last Tuesday, May 3, the Cardinal boys returned home with a back to back Conference Track Championship. This is the 2nd POI Boys' Track Championship in school history, after also winning the Championship last year. CD with 179 points was untouchable, fol-
lowed by Mount Ayr with 130, Lenox 113, Nodaway Valley 64, SWV 64, MSM 55, SEW 48, East Union 33, Bedford 27 and Wayne 27. It was a team effort, bringing home 3 golds and 3 silvers in the relays in addition to 3 individual golds, 6 individual silvers, 3 individual bronzes. Pictured above is the CD boys' track team, back l-r: Coach
Reece Tedford, Matthew Boothe, Trey Hullinger, Jack Scrivner, Kevin Linhart, Quentin Coffelt, Isaiah Brunk, Tyke Hullinger, Gus Buckingham, Tate Swartz, Gunnar Smith, Junior Oesch, and Coach Jon Pedersen. Middle: Ari Johnson, Joe Sheetz, Dean Layton, Champ Walker, Evahn Jones, Sam Boothe, Matthew Foltz, C.J. Miller, Jayden Broich, Wade
Hill and Kale Rockhold. Front: Maddox Kistler, Anden Hall, Austin Jensen, Gage Kelley, Nolan Pierson, Jeffrey Richards, Wyatt Hamaker, Cal Buckingham, Tyler Schrandt, Gavin Smith, Nash Dykes and Lane Leeper. Not pictured: Kole Jackson, Riley Norman, William Gillis, Ty Rasmussen, Cord Hamilton and Vinnie Carcamo.
Call us or stop by the office with your guess. The first person EACH WEEK to STOP BY THE OFFICE with the correct guess earns a piece of pizza and a small fountain drink, compliments of Shelli's Short Stop. There is no limit on the number of guesses. Try your luck. --641-446-4151-Clues for this week! 1. Can be seen on a mower west of town. 2. Is actually right handed, but taught himself to shoot left handed so he would be different than his brother. 3. Currently lives
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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LOCALS Central College of Pella, Iowa, recently honored the Central College women's basketball team this winter at the squad's recent awards banquet. Alaina Applegate, of Leon, was honored for her contributions and received her second Varsity Letter.
DEATH NOTICE RYAN, Margaret "Martie" Louise, 82, of Leon, Iowa, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating. Interment was held in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. WARREN, Gary, 85, of Des Moines, Iowa, died on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Norwalk Regency Care in Norwalk, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa. Visitation will be held at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home on Thursday, beginning at noon with family receiving friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Survivors include his son, Rick Warren and wife, Tammy of Norwalk; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and siblings, Doris and Eldon Binning of Lamoni and Charles Warren of Leon, Iowa.
flowers. She also enjoyed time with friends, watching detective shows on TV, and cats. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Travis Ryan; grandson, Zachary Ryan; brothers, Jerry McNichols and Ervin “Curl” McNichols; and sisters-in-law, Sherry McNichols and Barbara McNichols. Those who will miss her most are her children, Steve and Susan Ryan of Bellevue, Nebraska and Jodie Bain of Doddridge, ArkanMARGARET sas; grandchildren, Mi“MARTIE” LOUISE chael and Kassandra RYAN Ryan, Rachael Bain, Margaret Louise Cole Vinson, Caleb Ryan, known as Mar- Vinson, Seth and Maci tie, age 82, was born Watts, Cody Burkett, March 2, 1940, to Joel and Mason Burkett; Henry and Goldie Irene great grandchildren, (McWilliams) McNich- Logan, Levi, Ella, Luke, ols, at Murray, Iowa. Thomas, and Teagan; She left this life on May brother, Gary “Babe” 3, 2022, at the Univer- McNichols of Bouton, sity of Nebraska Medi- Iowa; nieces and nephcal Center in Omaha, ews; and other relatives Nebraska. and friends. Martie grew up and attended school in Murray, graduating MARSHA DOLORES in 1958. She moved to HICKMAN Des Moines, Iowa to Marsha Dolores become a dental as- Hickman - age 90 - died sistant. She moved January 22nd, 2022. to Dallas, Texas for a She was born in job then to Texarkana, Leon Iowa on June Texas. It was there she 17th, 1931, to James met Travis Allen Ryan. Butcher and Janie They were married Richardson. She lived December 12, 1966, in in Leon Iowa until Texarkana. In 1976, she met her husband they and their two chil- Charles Hickman and dren, Steve and Jodie, moved to Des Moines moved to Leon, Iowa. IA. They were married Martie loved chil- for 61 years. dren so spent many Marsha and Charles years babysitting in her had their own busihome for local families. ness for 45 years. They She later helped in her sold automotive parts husband’s restaurant, and Wynn’s and Bowes Hammer’s, in Leon. products. Charles the They sold the business salesman and Marsha and retired in 2011. the bookkeeper. Travis died in 2012. Marsha was a Girl Martie later sold their Scout leader for 25 acreage and moved plus years. She loved into Leon. animals and had many Martie loved the pets as a child, includtime she spent with her ing a rabbit, a fox, and children and grandchil- a raccoon. In her adult dren. She had a green life, she had her dogs thumb and loved to that she treated like tinker with plants and her kids. She enjoyed
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May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Decatur County Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. To bring awareness to mental illness in Decatur County, we’re partnering with other community agencies to host a Glow Walk on May 17th at 7:30 pm. We hope you’ll join us! The walk will start at the fairground entrance to the Little River Trail in Leon. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in both rural and urban environments, the circumstances and access to treatment look different. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) tells us that rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining behavioral health services. As a result, distinct mental health differences are seen rurally compared to urban residents. Studies have also shown that the risk of suicide is higher in rural areas, making it that much more vital that individuals seek out and have access to help. The Rural Health Information Hub states, "The suicide rate is near twice as great in the most rural areas of the U.S. compared to the most urban areas." Figuring out a solution starts with identifying the problem. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) highlights the following barriers to receiving mental health care in rural areas: 1) Lack of Privacy. Individuals living in rural locations commonly identify a lack of privacy as a barrier to receiving treatment. 2) Lack of culturally appropriate treatment. Culturally appropriate treatment accommodates clients' beliefs and practices, preferred languages, individual and family histories, differences in symptoms, and pre-
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race. Marsha was a 1949 Leon graduate. Left to cherish and honor her memory are her daughter Kimberly Hickman and son James (Tina) Hickman. Her brother Doyle (Ruth) Butcher, 4 grandkids: Nathan, Erin, Colin, and Taylor. Three greatgrandkids: Amelia, Ben, and Joshua. A Celebration of Life for Marsha is planned.
riding horses and going to horse shows with her daughter Kimberly. Her hobbies were sewing, knitting, and reading. She also loved cooking and baking. She always had a big garden and canned grown vegetables. They liked to go to the motocross races and watch their son and their grandsons
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ferred approaches to treatment. 3) Lack of Services. Even when individuals living in rural locations want treatment, they may have few services and providers in their areas, and they may have less access than urban residents to evidence-based practices (EBPs). 4) Lack of Practitioners. Rural areas have few behavioral health practitioners, particularly ones who are qualified to provide specialty treatment or EBPs. More than 75 percent of all U.S. counties are mental health shortage areas, and half of all U.S. counties have no mental health professionals at all. 5) Evidence-Based Practices. Some research shows that behavioral health facilities in rural areas are more likely than their urban counterparts to be independently operated and less likely to collaborate with a university to train providers on EBPs. At the same time, most studies that support EBPs are not conducted in rural areas or on rural populations. Recently, amazing solutions such as telehealth have helped increase access to mental health care for rural Americans, making treatment more obtainable. Along with these incredible technological advances, one thing we can all do to help improve access to mental health is simply talking about it. Talking about mental health can open up the door for people to feel more comfortable and less afraid to seek help. The American Psychiatric Association says, "Research shows that knowing or having contact with someone with mental illness is one of the best ways to reduce stigma. Individuals speaking out and sharing their stories can have a positive impact. When we know someone with mental illness, it becomes less scary and more real and relatable." To learn more about how you can become an advocate this Mental Health Awareness Month and join the National campaign," visit www.nami. org. Senior Life Solutions is Decatur County Hospital’s program, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. If you or someone you know is struggling with a recent heart-related diagnosis or a decline (continued on page 3)
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We thank each and everyone of you from the bottom our hearts. May God bless you all. To our family, friends and many supporters, you truly touched our hearts with your love, friendship, offers of help and assistance, and the generous support you all showed at the benefit held in aide of our family. Also I would like to give special thanks to my kids and grandkids, Amy, Dilun and Ashley Wasson; Hadley White; Beth Burton; Robert, Sam, and Montana Morrow; Mary, Kenny, and Stella Brophy; Lacey Burton; Kasey, Jacob, and Lillie Whited; Craig and Gavin Canavan. Thank you all very, very much. Nancy (Wasson) Burton and William (Willie) Wion
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in emotional health, our program wants you to know we are here to help. Whether through our program, or another service, our team works to identify and address the emotional needs of those in our community and provide support. If you need more information, education, or would like to discuss support, please call 641-446-2320 or visit https://www.decaturcounty hospital.org/ services/sls. chicken wings, carrots and celery sticks, sauces on the side Thurs., May 12 Walking taco and ice cream bar Fri., May 13 Community Party Mon., May 16 Grilled Chicago dog, potato chips Tues., May 17 Korean bowl BBQ beef, rice, carrots, Kimchi, cucumbers, mushrooms, fried egg Wed., May 18 - Pork tenderloin sandwich, mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower
Last Friday, Mark Schilberg, (pictured left) president of the Schildberg Construction Company of Greenfield, presented Leon Fire Chief, Doug Moffett, (right) with a check for $7,000 to be used as needed by the Leon Volunteer Fire Department. The money presented was from the Schildberg Foundation.
The purpose of the foundation is to give financial assistance to non-profit charitable, educational or other causes that better the human condition and encourage community betterment. It was the hope of founders E.F. and Syliva Schildberg that in helping others, the ultimate reward would be for the same dedication to be passed
on to future generations. Chief Moffett indicated that the money would go towards the purchase of new helmets for the department. In addition, the Friends of the Little River Scenic Pathways was also a recipient of $5,000 from the Schildberg Foundation.
responded to a family dispute on SE 6th St. in Leon. SO and DNR responded to a report of deceased dogs near Elk Chapel Road. (Coyote and beaver) . SO responded to bones found near Davis City. (Deer) Sheriff's Report Leon PD responded to a driving com(continued from plaint on NE Idaho St. page 9) in Leon. 05/06 SO responded to mile marker. SO booked Leora a vehicle in a ditch Atkinson of Leon to on 137th St. near Van serve time on a viola- Wert. Leon PD respondtion of a no contact ored to a child custody/ der. SO and Lamoni PD civil incident at the assisted DHS with a school in Leon. SO booked Cody case in Lamoni. SO and Leon PD Mc Cleary of Leon to responded to a burglar serve time on a domesalarm on Hwy 69 near tic charge. Leon. SO arrested Jrake Johnson of Mt. Ayr on a warrant for sexual abuse 2nd degree. SO booked Richard Pizarro of Osceola to The following real esserve time on an OWI tate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur for Lucas County. Recorder, Gale SO and Lamoni County Norman. Stamps represent PD responded to susfinancial consideration of picious activity in the the transaction. Stamps are Davis City park. 80 cents per $500 in proper05/03 ty value with the first $500 SO and Leon PD worth of property exempt. The Estate of Gary responded to a trespass on Mormon Trail Bruce Naylor ESPR005119, Road west of Garden Decatur County, IA to JAGS Livestock Company Ltd. Grove. That part of the SW 1/4 of SO responded to a Section 24 lying W of the stolen vehicle north of roadway; AND That part of Leon on Hwy 69. the NW 1/4 of Section 25 lyLeon PD respond- ing N of the roadway; All in ed to a two vehicle ac- T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th cident at the 4-way in P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $224.00. Leon. William C. Monaghan Leon PD respondand Whitney N. Monaghan ed to a family dispute to Omar I. Morales and on South Main St. in- Rocio Maribel Salas Cornejo volving criminal mis- - Commencing 597' E of chief. the SW corner of the SE Lamoni PD re- 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 28, sponded to S. Oak St. in Lamoni for a trespass incident. Leon PD responded to NE Mill St in Leon for a report of a burglary incident. SO responded to a car vs deer accident on J20 near I35. 05/04 Lamoni PD responded to a DHS incident in Lamoni. SO and Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check at the rest area near the 8 mile marker on I35. Leon PD responded to criminal mischief by juveniles at the Leon Swimming Pool. SO responded to Grand River for a fireworks call. SO responded to a bull out on J66 near Pleasanton. SO responded to cows out on 302nd Ave near Woodland. 05/05 Leon PD and SO
T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence E ... to beginning. Transfer stamps $232.80. 3D BADGER, LTD, aka e-D Badgers, Ltd. To Charles R. Sligh - SE 1/4 in Section 25, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $1,279.20. Steven Niemand aka Steve Niemand to Charles R. Sligh - NE 1/4 NE 1/4; and the E 3/4 S ½ NE 1/4; All in Section 10, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $495.20.
G & R Whiteside, LLC to Kirk E. Hewlett - SW 1/4 of Section 4; and the N ½ NW 1/4 of Section 9; All in T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $1,279.20. Brock W. Boswell to Ronald J. Boswell and Colter Boswell - NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 2, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT beginning at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 in Section 2, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., thence W ... to POB. Transfer stamps $455.20.
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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 11, 2022
TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (May 8, 2002) The United States Postal Service, in response to pipe bombs placed in roadside rural-type mailboxes in parts of Iowa, western Illinois, and Nebraska over the first weekend in May 2002, had safety guidelines that letter carriers were to follow. The rural box had to be open in order for the mail carrier to make their deliveries. Carriers then left the box open after delivering the mail as well. City of Leon Mayor Miles Horn swore in Keeta McElfish as the Deputy City Clerk. The Calvary Baptist Church of Leon began its new addition around April 1. It was nearing completion. Dan and Michelle Ridgway opened Ridgway Autobody LLC, two miles east of Leon in the shop formerly occupied at that time by Phil's Repair. Peggy Erke, resigned as the Central Decatur Elementary Principal. The nation's largest community im-
provement program, "Join Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup," came to Leon with the help of the Decatur County Rotary Club. Central Decatur's 6th, 7th and 8th grade students took part in the community wide cleanup. CD Senior Spotlights: Ashley Dawn Wilson, daughter of Karen Wilson and Ric Pinegar; Jennifer Sue Wilson, daughter of Karen Wilson and Ric Pinegar, and Kendall Lynn Wood, son of Gary Wood and Sherry Wood. 50 Years Ago (May 11, 1972) With some parts of the county reporting over six inches of rain, the Grand River began to show that it had enough as it was over the bank. A fisherman was pictured under the old Woodmansee bridge attempting to land a big one from the swirling waters. Nick Morrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Morrell and Randy Van Laar, son of Mr. and
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FUN EVENTS Decatur County Conservation Board has fun events coming up this Month! Monday, May 16th Mandala Stones - $5 fee Thursday, May 19th Family Night Nature Hike (Lamoni Library) FREE Monday, May 23rd & Thursday, May 26th Wool Felting parts 1 & 2 - $10 fee Friday, May 27th Stargazing Night - FREE Saturday, May 28th Kayaking - FREE Garden Animal Mosaics - $5 fee Sunset Cinema: The Sandlot - FREE Saturday, June 4th Lamoni’s Annual Fishing Derby at Home Pond - FREE Butterfly Watering Stations - $5 fee Sunset Cinmea: Epic - FREE Visit the DCCB Facebook page for more information.
Mrs. Don Van Laar, members of the Grand Valley FFA received their Iowa Degree at the state convention. Members of the 1972 graduating class at Central Decatur were: Gloria Adair, Mary Adams, Debbie Akers, Stuart Akes, Bill Applegate, Brenda Barlean, Barbara Baughman, Diane Beers, Mark Binning, Rick Bennett, Jewel Blunt, Dennis Bollig, Mary Bowen, Daryl Bunch, Rodney Carter, Cindy Chastain, Pat Collins, Robert Cummings, Barbara Dale, Charles Decker, Jeff Dilling, Ronda Dobson, Terri Forman, Avis Gere, Barb Gilbert, Gary Gilbert, Charles Gilbert, Joe Graves, Mike Halverson, Janis Hamaker, Randy Heintz, Sharon Hembry, Garry Henderson, Larry Henderson, Alan Hill, Denny Hill, Monty Hill, Dan Ingram, Tom Jones, Bob Kelly, Philip Kemmerer, George Kemmerer, Mark Kilgore, Gary Leeper, Judy Leeper, Raymond Leeper, Linda Lemonds, Steve Lira, Jerry McBroom, Randy McCullough, Carol McDaniel, Linda McVey, Leonard Martin, Debbie Mendenhall, Joyce Meyers, Donna Miller, Rod Norman, Judy Parson, Michael Pierson, Rob Poush, Dave Redman, Dick Redman, William Rumley, Lonnie Showers, Mark Smith, Linda Still, Janis Storey, Kathy Toney, Janet Trembly, Bill Vandermey, Melvin Warren, Tina Webb, Lorina Woodard and Tim Zarr. The 76 seniors were to graduate Monday, May 22, in the high school gym. After participating in 10 events at the Drake Relays, Bruce Jenner, Graceland student, was winner of the Decathlon Championship. Jenner scored 7678 points beating favored winner Rick Wanamaker. Being his best score ever, he qualified for the Olympic trials. Showing at the Strand Theatre was "The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid." 75 YEARS AGO (May 8, 1947) Leon Marker Saved Plane – George Holley, a flying farmer from Boone, made a forced landing at the Leon airport after locating the field from seeing the sign "Leon" on the roof of the Leon High School building. Mr. Holley, flying a Piper Cruiser, four-place airplane, accompanied by his wife, daughter and sister, had spent the day visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City. On returning to Boone, Mr. Holley stated that he had been flying into a strong head wind and had miscalculated how much gasoline it would take to reach his home port. County Extension Director Arvid Miller and Mrs. Miller were coming from the north past the airport and noticed the plane landing. It was almost dark
so Mr. Miller decided to investigate. The Millers brought the passengers in town to spend the night and Night Marshall Vanderpoole took Mr. Holley and passengers to the airport at four o'clock the next morning and they proceeded on to Boone. The plane had been filled with fuel the night before. Former Leon Man Injured – Duane Turpen of Stuart, a former Leon resident, was badly injured when a car which had been jacked up on blocks rolled off the brace and fell on him. He suffered two cracked vertebraes and was placed in a cast. Leon Girl Autographed New Book – Marguerite Kemp Lyon, former Leon girl, autographed her new book, "Hurrah for Arkansas" in the book section of Marshall Fields Store in Chicago. Marriage License – Charles W. Street and Virginia Trembly. Alta Ropush and Richard Graham were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. M.J. McKeeman of Allerton were visiting in Leon with old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Boggs of Osceola, Mrs. Ralph Dorland and Claire visited at the Bert Robbins home in Pleasanton. Those calling on Mrs. Fred A. Hall of Van Wert were Fannie Lamoree, Mae Price, Bertha Ross, Laura Gould, Nellie Hall, Jessie Redman, Nora McJimsey, Helen Lamoree and Mrs. Hartin. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hill, Fannie Post, Zilpha Wardrip and Ruth Brenizer visited Gerald Post at Clarinda and then toured the Worth, Mo. area to see the damages from the tornado. 100 YEARS AGO (May 11, 1922) Injured at Track Meet – Walter Officer, one of the graduating class of the Leon High School met with an unusual accident while participating in the county track meet at the fair grounds. He was running in the relay race, and leading his opponents, when he suddenly stopped on the back stretch. When assistance reached him and a physician was called, it was found that in some manner he had fractured the point of his hip and was laid up for some time. He was able to get out and around with the aid of crutches. Had Not Been Heard from for FiftyOne Years – After an
absence of 51 years, during which time he had not been heard from by relatives in this section, A. Davis blew in from Wyoming to visit his cousin, J.J. Moffett. Mr. Davis left Pleasanton where he resided in 1871 and went west to seek his fortune. He did not write and relatives lost all track of him, coming later to believe that he had died. Mr. Davis went from here to Greeley, Colo. Hickory Grove School – The Hickory Grove School closed. Those who were neither absent nor tardy were: Gerald Petticord, Francis Githens, Lois Githens, Louise Githens, Mildred Githens, Helen Bright and Samuel McCroskey. Raymond Watson was neither absent nor trady during the month. Marriage Licenses – Glen Myers and Alta Wood; Calvin R. Petticord and Opal LaFollette; Oral Haggard and Marie
Durham; George Cox and Esther Miller. Ray Fitzerald and Vedia Warner were married in Mr. Ayr. Orpha Cooper, Vivian Edwards and Atha Davis went to Grand River to take the eighth grade examinations. Mr. and Mrs. Price Rex and Thoral visited Mr. Rex's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Millsap visited at the Frank Trotter home. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Reick and Mrs. Cartwright visited at the Will Lee home. Mrs. Clarence Daniels, Rex and Lee visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Rex. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crago returned to their home at Cainsville, Mo. after a couple of days visit in this city at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Pickering.
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LIZ CARPENTER
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LINDA BOOTHE Mother’s Day 2022 is in the books and, for me and all with growing families, it was the BEST! I made the trip to WDSM to the home of Mack and Katie Boothe, my grandson and wife’s home, for a wonderful day. Four generations of kids, grands and great grands. Grilling plus a banquet of food and desserts to our heart’s desire. Present were Chris and Tracey Boothe of Ames, Brian, Sydney and Wren Little of Johnston, Mack, Katie, Olivia and Kaden Boothe of WDSM, Joyce Binning of Van Wert, Wade and Diane Klingbeil and Tyler, Brooke and Nolan Klingbeil, all of DSM. So thankful for all these peeps in my life! My visitors this past week were a special surprise. Linda Burrell and John Thompson stopped by for a visit as they were touring Davis City in search of a future home for Linda. I’ve talked to Linda on the phone several times about possibilities of fixer uppers but she was checking it out for herself. A good report from John about his treatments that seem to be slowing down the dreaded cancer. He is feeling better, has a good appetite and has gained back a few pounds. That’s the BEST news! Prayer Warriors continue to keep John on your daily prayer list. Mary DeLong, Amy Kuster, Mike Webster, Donna Johnston and Jarin Hinds will be celebrating their birthdays this coming week. Give them a Shout Out! Happy Anniversary to Rex and Ashley Toney on the 11th and Jerry and Diane Hullinger on the 14th. Best wishes to both couples. When a kid says, “Daddy, I want Mommy”, that is the kid’s version of “I’d like to speak to your supervisor.” PLEASE call me to share your news at 641442-3595…Later, Linda
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Wow! Ninety degree weather this week ought to help dry things out a bit after all the rain. Hope it stays dry through the weekend so we can all get some garden in and the farmers can get their crops planted. Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main had an exciting and happy weekend with Breanna’s graduation from Northwest Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences! Congratulations, Breanna! Clay and Breanna also went to Kansas City to help Clay’s cousin celebrate his birthday. Sounds like a fun weekend! Tuesday Philinda Snethen went to Corydon to visit her sister Fay Andrew and her friend Bob Mortimore. Drew and Keegan Parkhurst stopped by to visit Liz Carpenter late Friday afternoon.. Holly, Dylan, and Benson Parkhurst spent time visiting Holly’s grandma Sunday afternoon. Then they went to visit Grandma Traci, and then headed over to see Papa Larry. They had a great weekend visiting with family. Cassie Daleske found 1 morel mushroom this week. Looking on the bright side - 1 is better than none. Ronnie and Alma Mickelson had a fun road trip to Illinois to pick up their 2 new boer does. They welcomed Trinity and Love to their goat herd. Holly Parkhurst reports that their attempt to incubate some chicken eggs was unsuccessful, and they’ll have to try again sometime. Ivan Lane had a quiet week at home. Isadora Cote, daughter of Alma and Ronnie Mickelson, traveled to Crosby, Texas, to visit friends. Saturday Philinda Snethen had Don and Pat Boswell over for supper Liz Carpenter joined Philinda Snethen for Andover ZOOM church on Sunday. After church Liz, Philinda, and Philinda’s grandson Kyle Booth enjoyed a taco feast for a Mother’s Day lunch. Donna Ogier made a supply run to Bethany last week while her other half mowed the yard in between rains.
That’s quite a feat! Donna tried to pull some weeds, but she is afraid they are already getting ahead of her. With all this rain, it’s not surprising! With the hot weather coming this week, if they aren’t ahead of her, they will be for sure! Liz Carpenter managed to mow most of her yard in between rains. She only got stuck in the mud twice and had to use her tractor and chain to pull the mower out of the mud. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and remember the sunscreen when you are outside planting and doing yard work this week. Sunburns are no fun at all!!!
MRS. WOODARD was taken sick with convulsions, and MR. WOODARD says that after it passed off she expressed a wish to continue on to her mother's although he wanted her to stop on the way. They continued on their journey and MRS. WOODARD was very sick when she reached the house, and Dr. Robinson, of Grand River, was telephoned for soon after they arrived. The woman died just as Dr. Robinson reached the house some thirty or forty minutes after the WOODARDS arrived at the farm. Dr. Robinson stated immediately upon seeing the woman that she had died from strychnine poison. This report soon spread over the neighborhood and there was considerable talk about the case, which ended in sending word to Coroner Layton asking him to hold an inquest. Have a great week!
Grand River
MELINDA MACKEY The Ladies Salad Supper went well. Attendance was down a bit, but everyone had a great time and the tables were decorated with centerpieces made by LeAnn Boles. The Ladies Salad Supper is held annually in the spring! Here's just a little bit from a case of the possible murder of a woman on her way to visit her parents in Grand River: Leon Reporter Leon, Decatur County, Iowa Thursday, December 24, 1903 'Mrs. Charles Woodard's Sudden Death is Being Investigated -- Was She Poisoned?' The sudden death of MRS. CHARLES WOODARD on Tuesday of last week, a short mention of which was made in last week's paper, has caused a vast amount of talk, many wild rumors and an investigation by Coroner Layton, the result of which has not yet been made public. The Reporter does not desire to express an opinion in this case until the result of the coroner's investigation is made public, and we will simply give the facts in the case as we learn them. MRS. WOODARD was the wife of CHARLES WOODARD, a farmer living three miles northwest of Decatur, and on Tuesday of last week she expressed a desire to go and visit with her parents, MR. and MRS. WM. KIRKPATRICK, who live near Grand River. MR. WOODARD hitched up his team to the spring wagon and started with her for the KIRKPATRICK farm. Before reaching there,
In the Library Loop MARY STONER
Tomorrow night (Thursday) is our community meeting from 5-7PM at the Brick House. (Refreshments provided) We would like your input on how the library could better serve the community through the addition of specific services or resources. It is our hope that the book, '13 Ways to Kill Your Community,' (which will be a point of discussion at the meeting) as well as community input, will
generate helpful conversations about how the library can better serve Leon. Your input is valued, please plan to join us. You can contact John at 641446-6332 for more information about getting your own copy. You do not need to have read the book to participate in the meeting. We have received a large donation of DVDs. Many are action/historical fiction films. Those we could not use in our collection have been added to our library sale. They can be yours for $0.25 each. Stop in before they're gone! Join our Aloe Vera fundraiser! For a $5.00 suggested donation, you can take home an aloe vera plant in an adorable tin planter. This amazing plant is helpful in the home for use with burns, scrapes, sunburns, rashes and more. Perhaps you simply like the look of this low maintenance plant. Purchase one and support the library! Former AmeriCorps member, Katrina Henderson has published her own book, 'Housing of 300.' She will be hosting a book talk to discuss her writing and publishing process on Thursday, May 19th at 4PM at the library. Be sure to join us to learn more about her experience becoming an author and hear some excerpts from her book. Mark your calendars for our Summer Reading Program's kick-off night on Friday, June 3rd from 6-8PM in the library parking lot. Stop by to get your reading log and a calendar of the summer's program offerings. All ages can participate! Read great books, have lots of fun, and earn amazing prizes! Little Tots Story-
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time is on Thursdays at 11AM. Join us with your babies and tots for songs, books, fingerplays, and fun! Cribbage card parties are every Tuesday at 10:30. All experience levels (or none at all!) are welcome.
I was glad to hear that the pool will be able to open this season. Following a special council meeting last week, it was approved to open the pool on June 11 for the season. Currently there is one manager and 10 guards secured for the facility. The guards will have to go through training and get their certification in life saving and first aide skills. oOo We went from wearing jackets and stocking hats last week to sweltering heat and humidity this week. Enjoy the weather roller coaster ride...it's Iowa. Ha! I feel for the young athletes that have to compete in this extreme change in temperatures. Their bodies aren't accustomed to the heat after battling chilly conditions for most of the season. Drink plenty of fluids. oOo Boy, the ole dandelions are sure making their presence known right now. I think I will look up some recipes and start getting even with those weeds. Although dandelion salad doesn't sound all that appealing to me. Ha! Until the next time... So Long!
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Cardinals Pick up a Pair of 4th Place Finishes By Coach Jacob Stamper After a delay of a day due to the less than ideal weather, the CD girls finally got to run at the Pride of Iowa Conference Track meet on Tuesday, May 3rd in Lenox. The girls came in with high expectations and a 3rd place finish was a realistic dream if everything went well. The girls ran very well but the results fell some other teams' ways in certain events and the girls took 4th place for a second year in a row with 93.5 points. Wayne took 1st with 162.50 points, Nodaway Valley 2nd (145), Mount Ayr 3rd (112.50), CD 4th, Martensdale St-Mary's 5th (85), Lenox 6th (49), Southwest Valley 7th (28), Southeast Warren 8th (21), East Union 9th (19), and Bedford 10th (16.5). In the high jump,
River Hamaker walked away the Conference Champion with a lifetime best jump of 5-03, beating last year's Class 1A State Champion in the process. Makenna Perkins nabbed 8th place in the high jump. Mara Dykes and Lexi Jensen snagged 10th (27-08.50) and 11th (27-05.00) place finishes, respectively, in the shot put. They both then shifted to the discus event where Lexi threw 93-05.00 for 3rd place and Mara threw 58-01.00 for 14th place. In the long jump, Hallee Hamilton came into the meet as the 11th best jumper and ended up tied for 4th place with a leap of 136.25ft. Chloe Hamaker scratched a few jumps by fractions of an inch and took 10th with a jump of 12-08.50ft. The sprint medley team of Mya Applegate, Hallee, Lauren Martin,
and Chloe took 5th place in 2:02.58. Jamie Oesch ran the 3000m race taking 9th place with a PR of 15:05.60. The 4x800 team of Aniston Jones, Hadley Bell, Abigail Leahy, and Harrisen Bevan were the CD team's 2nd conference champion on the night as they blew the competition out with a season best 10:59.39, beating the 2nd place team by 16 seconds. The shuttle hurdle group of Annika Evertsen, Mikayla Morgan, Addy Schreck, and Makenna captured 3rd place in 1:19.15. In the 100m dash, Lauren took 5th place in 13.95 while teammate River ran 14.42 for 8th place. In the distance medley, Amy Potter, Nora Demassue, Logan Proctor, and Aniston ran to a 9th place finish
in 5:17.31. In the open 400m, Hadley earned 8th (1:09.78) and Abigail 9th (1:12.56). The 4x200 turned out to be a very exciting race that came down to the wire with Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and Chloe taking 2nd place in 1:54.66, just missing 1st place by .39 of a second and holding off 3rd place by .25 of a second. The 100m hurdles saw two Cardinals place back to back as River took 3rd (17.57) and Makenna was 4th (17.72). The 800m race was also an exciting one as Harrisen took 4th (2:40.92) PR, missing 3rd by .03 of a second, while Abigail took 8th (2:48.03) PR. The 200m was another fast race with Lauren running 28.23 PR for 7th place and River getting 9th in 28.68. Hadley took 4th in 1:13.30 in the 400m hurdles and Makenna was 8th in 1:22.32. In the 1500m run,
Cardinals Place Two at POI Golf Meets By Gary Hayworth The girls got the week started traveling to Corning on Tuesday, May 3 for the conference tournament. The Lady Cards shot 523 to finish fifth, in the sixteam field. Southwest Valley won the meet with a score of 454. There were four teams that had individual players but did not field a full team. Central Decatur's Ari Nopoulos had an excellent round with a 108 to win the sixth place medal in a field of 35 players. Kaylin Lack of East Union was medalist with a score of 98. The other scores for Central Decatur were Maggie
Layton 122, Courtney Olsen 138, and Cadence Clark 155. Boys' POI Meet The POI Conference meet for the boys was held Wednesday, May 4 at Mount Ayr Country Club. First place team honors went to Wayne with a team score of 355. Central Decatur finished eighth with a score of 432. Matthew Boothe had a great round shooting 85 to win the third place medal in a field of 55 players. The first place medalist was Jake Oathoudt of Southwest Valley with a score of 80. The other scores for CD were Trey Hullinger
(photo courtesy of Joy Evertsen) Chloe Hamaker running in the 4x200 relay with teammates Hallee Hamilton, Lauren Martin, and Mya Applegate, took 2nd place in 1:54.66, just missing 1st place by .39 of a second and holding off 3rd place by .25 of a second. Harrisen took 3rd in 5:45.91 and Aniston finished 9th in 6:15.40. The 4x100 team of Mya, Hallee, Jordan Proctor, and Gatlynn Miller snagged 5th place in 55.91. A last minute change in the 4x400 happened as Nora stepped in for a team-
mate who was not feeling well. The team of Chloe, Addy, Nora, and Hadley ran hard to a 6th place finish in 4:46.21 rounding out the night for the girls. While 4th place was not what the girls wanted it was hard (continued on page 9)
Smith and Wallace Earn 2nd in Tournament
Ari Nopoulos placed Matt Boothe 6th at POI. 3rd at POI. 98, Grant Boyd 113 and Kole Jackson 136. Thursday, May 5 meet with Van Meter was cancelled due to wet weather conditions. CD hosted a 4 team tournament with Martensdale-St Mary's, Wayne, and Van Meter
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on Monday, May 9. The boys' Sectionals are today, Wednesday, May 11, at the Leon Country Club, and the girls' first round regional will be at Lakeview Country Club in Winterset on Friday, May 13.
Back to Back Conference Champions After a delay of a day for the Pride of Iowa Conference track meet held at Lenox last Tuesday, May 3, the Cardinal boys returned home with a back to back Conferance Track Championship. This is the 2nd POI Boys' Track Championship in school history, after also winning the Championship last year. It was a team effort, bringing home 3 golds and 3 silvers in the relays in addition to 3 individual golds, 6 individual silvers, 3 individual bronzes. The Hullinger twins
each earned a gold and a silver. Tyke Hullinger won the 100m dash in 11.89 with Trey right on his tail with 11.97. In the 200m dash, Trey reigned with 23.46 followed closely by Tyke in 23.7. The Cardinals in the long jump walked away with a gold and a silver. Jack Scrivner reigned champion with a leap of 19' 7.5" and Evahn 2nd place with a 19' 4.75' leap. Scrivner ran a 16.47 in the 110m hurdles for a silver. Tate Swartz earned a silver in the 800m run with a time of 2:07.52.
The 1600m run found the Cardinals with a photo finish between teammates Vinnie Carcamo running a 4:58.63 for a silver and Gunnar Smith for a bronze in 4:58.84. William Gillis in the 3200m run ran a 11:03.31 for a 3rd place finish. Riley Norman placed 3rd in the 400m hurdles clocking a 1:00.74. The solid relay teams continued this momentum. The 4x100 team of Tyke Hullinger, Trey Hullinger, Champ Walker and Jones ran a 45.25 for a champion-
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ship. The same 4 teammates ran a 1:33.93 for another gold. The 4x800 team of Smith, Isaiah Brunk, Junior Oesch and Swartz rounded out the championships clocking a 8:51.31. The solid team effort continued with the shuttle hurdle team of Spencer Smith spikes the ball at the net for a Norman, Scrivner, Sam point in the doubles championship match at the Boothe and Matthew South Central Conference tennis tournament. Boothe earning a silver (submitted) with a time of 1:05.44. The South Central Conference tennis tourThe sprint med- nament was held in Knoxville on May 2nd. ley team of Jones, Gus Chariton's #1 doubles team of Spencer Smith Buckingham, Walker and Blane Wallace made it to the championship and Carcamo ran a match against Knoxville. Smith and Wallace took 2nd place in the tournament and earned 1st (continued on page 9) Team All Conference honors. The Chariton team placed 3rd.
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Cardinal Crier EDITOR: Maddy Leahy and Reece Hill
Volume 22 Issue 18
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Code No. 504.3R1 E: Student expression in an official school publication will not be deemed to be an expression of the school district. The school district, the board, and the employees or officials are not liable in any civil or criminal action for any student expression made or published by students unless the employees or officials have interfered with or altered the content of the student expression. The liability, if any, is only to the extent of interference or alteration of the speech or expression.
Farewell Teachers and Staff
Sue Carroll
Subject: Director of Maintenance Years at CD: 18 Plans After Leaving CD: I'm retiring, and plan on enjoying time with my husband Turner, our kids and grandkids. We would like to do some traveling and see new things. I plan on helping my Mom out more and doing some volunteer work for my community. A message to the CD community: I've had a great 18 years with CD and I'm thankful they gave me the opportunity to work there and be able to meet so many wonderful staff and students. Go Cardinals!
Anne WinslowCook Subject: Elementary Art (K-6). Also taught TAG, was a Mentor teacher and the Drama director. Years at CD: 12 Plans After Leaving CD: Moving to Des Moines. Planning to explore my own art, maybe work with other artists promoting their art, maybe write a children's book, maybe continue teaching in some capacity, and definitely seeing where life takes me! A message to the CD community: I have truly enjoyed teaching at CD. I have watched students mature from as young as kindergarten to high school students and beyond, and am so proud of the young men and women they are growing into. My principal, Amy Whittington, and superintendent Chris Coffelt have both been very supportive of my efforts in developing and growing the elementary visual arts program at CD, and I am eternally grateful for their trust in me. I hope I have challenged students to think and to enjoy learning new things. Finally, my hope for the students that I have taught is not only that they developed their artistic skills (which they have exponentially!), but also that they have gained an appreciation of the art they will see in their lives, and a confidence to create it, enjoy it, critique it, challenge it, take awe in it, and maybe even own it!
Adios Amigos........ By Reece Hill Well I suppose it is about that time, isn’t it. These last two years, working as an editor on the Cardinal Crier, have been a real treat. I have been able to do and learn a number of things I never expected to because of my time with the Crier. Above all, everything I have done with the Crier, and The Leon Journal Reporter, have helped to give me a clear vision of what I want to do in the future. Even though the two-man operation we have had going has been tough to maintain at times, I have been extremely lucky to have had such a hardworking partner in Maddy Leahy. Maddy is the kind of person who does everything, despite this, though she always found time to do her work on the Crier, never leaving me hung out to dry on my own. With that said, I also owe just as much thanks to Corey and Tonya Lindsey. Before I entered high school I had little to no interaction in my life with either of them and didn’t really know where I wanted to go as far as a career. My freshman year I decided to job shadow Corey where I was able to learn a lot about what it takes to run a newspaper, my interest was piqued. A cou-
Final Time For Everything
By Maddy Leahy I guess there really is a final time for everything. To some people in the community, the class of 2022 might be just another graduating class. To some, it might be their first child’s graduation, while it might be some parent’s last. Some people might not even make it to any graduation parties, while others are scrambling to make them all. To myself and the rest of this class, it’s the end of an era but also the exciting beginning of a new one. Central Decatur will always be a home to me. I’ve had my best and my worst moments at this school and I have learned that’s what life is all about. Laughing with my friends in the parking lot, stressing over an upcoming test. Celebrating with our team after a win against the rival school or crying in the hallway with Maggie. Being a high school student has its ups and downs, but so does everything else in life. I know that when we walk out the doors for the final time, the graduating Class of 2022 is leaving a huge impact on CD. We can look back and be proud of our many accomplishments throughout sports and academics as a class. I did the math and across all of CD athletics, 26 athletes and managers are graduating this year. We’ve broken seven school records, had two state officers, one FFA district officer, and are easily one of the most involved and competitive classes to graduate. Our class entered the world the same year as the flu shot, Facebook, and the strongest hurricane in 40 years. We’ve lived Subject: 5th Grade Math and Social Studies, 6th Grade through a pandemic interrupting the middle of our high school career and months worth Social Studies of quarantine. I’m definitely not biased, but Years at CD: 9 I think it’s safe to say that we are probably Plans After Leaving CD: Work at Delta Metals. Continue all-around the best class. coaching Cross Country and Girls Track. Jokes aside, I’m going to miss this school. I’ll miss my daily talks with Rippey, Mrs. A’s famous coffee cake, asking Zach for more camera stuff, messing up the recipes in Mrs. Bell’s class, and bugging Mr. Ray every time I passed his room. Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot I won’t miss about this school The Crier is looking for underclassmen
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ple years later they gave me the opportunity to write an article covering our most recent football game, which I accepted gladly. After the first article, I was asked if I would like to continue writing football, and thus my involvement with the newspaper really began. This eventually spread to me covering basketball, and even writing a few smaller articles about cross country, baseball, wrestling, and track. About a month after I started covering sports for the Journal Reporter, Maddy and I were given the opportunity to become co-editors for the Cardinal Crier. Though it hasn’t always been easy, I have really enjoyed my time working on the Crier. I enjoyed writing articles, getting to put the paper together ourselves, and getting to do something that I initially never would have gotten the opportunity to do if Corey and Tonya didn’t volunteer to be our advisors and if Maddy hadn’t chose to join me. Six years ago, I never would have believed that I would be going to college in pursuit of a Mass Media degree and that I would have gotten so much support from and owe so much to Corey, Tonya, and Maddy, but I am truly happy that things shook out this way and I will really miss the Crier.
- math tests, early morning meetings, and of course, doing homework at 3 am despite my sister trying to sleep (sorry Abby). I’ve been involved in everything that I could fit into my schedule, and while there were times I was triple booked, I am forever grateful for the opportunities that were provided to me, especially writing for the Crier. I honestly never saw myself enjoying writing, but I guess I’ve seen wierder things. Just being able to share my opinion on topics has helped me become more confident in not only my writing but also in who I am as a person. I’m not quite sure what the best words are, or even if I can fit everything I want to say into the word limit but I’ll try my best. Just like Mr. Howell, I love using quotes as much as I can, and I want to leave you all with this one. A quote from a 1993 movie, Tombstone. “Look at all the stars. You look up and you think, ‘God made all this, and he remembered to make a little speck like me.’ It’s kind of flattering, really.” Although you might not be religious, you can’t deny the importance this quote has. To me, the quote shows that you are one of an estimated 117 billion people to ever walk this earth, but you still have a huge role to play as your life unfolds. You are meant to be here. Not to bring y’all back to 2016, but #yolo. Do what you can to be the best you can. I challenge you all to try your hardest in everything you do and leave your mark on the school, the community, and the world. Be kind to everyone, and give 110% in all the things you take part in. Join the club you’ve always wanted to, and go out for that sport even if your best friend isn’t doing it. Do what makes YOU happy, not what makes society happy. If you made it this far, thank you. Truly from the bottom of my heart, I’m so glad I could leave an impact on the school, even if it was just a small one. No goodbye article, video, or picture can explain how grateful I am for these people in this school. But don’t worry, I’ll still be around for all your picture needs ;) For the final time, this is Maddy Leahy, co-editor, signing off.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Schedule for May 11th - May 18th, 2022
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH 10:00 A.M. Girls Golf District TBA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11TH 10:00 A.M. HS Boys Golf Sectionals @ HOME
THURS. - SAT. - MAY 19TH, 20TH, 21ST HS B/G State Track at Drake Stadium
THURSDAY, MAY 12TH 4:00 P.M. HS Boys/Girls Track Regionals at Eddyville-Blakesburg
MONDAY, MAY 23RD 5:00/7:00 P.M. Varsity/JV BB vs. I-35 @ HOME
FRIDAY, MAY 13TH 10:00 A.M. HS Girls Golf Sectionals
TUESDAY, MAY 24TH 5:30/7:00 P.M. JV/Var. SB vs. Centerville at HOME
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH 7:00 P.M. Baccalaureate @ Methodist Church - Leon
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH 5:00/7:00 P.M. Var./JV BB vs. Seymour at HOME 5:30/7:00 P.M. Var./JV SB vs. Seymour at HOME
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH 3:00 P.M. Graduation @ HS MONDAY, MAY 16TH 10:00 A.M. Boys Golf Districts TBA 5:00 P.M. Booster Club Meeting @ HS Library 6:00 P.M. Preschool Graduation @ HS Gym 7:00 P.M. K-2 Concert @ HS Gym
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH 5:30 P.M. JV BB/SB at SEW 7:30 P.M. Var. BB/SB at SEW WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 5:30 P.M. JV BB/SB at Mt. Ayr 7:30 P.M. Var. BB/SB at Mt. Ayr
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005165 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAURICE CHESTER REDMAN, JR. Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MAURICE CHESTER REDMAN, JR., Deceased, who died on or about August 10, 2021: You are hereby notified that on April 8 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 this 25th day of March, 2022 Darrell Redman Administrator of Estate 609 SW Mindi Street Leon, IA 50144 Verle W. Norris ICIS#12631 Attorney for Administrator Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: May 11, 2022. 2t14 May 4 & 11, 2022
TRUST NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Eddie and Eula West Irrevocable Trust To all persons regarding Eula Mae West, deceased, who died on or about the 28th day of February, 2022. You are hereby notified that Mark E West is the trustee of the Eddie and Eula West Irrevocable Trust dated the 16th day of December, 2013. Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Decatur County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred. Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied. Dated this 25th of April, 2022. Eddie and Eula West Irrevocable Trust Mark E West 2239 Clarke-Decatur Street Weldon, Iowa 50264 Julie Foster ICIS PIN#: AT0013640 Attorney for Trustee Pearson Bollman Law 1415 28th Street Ste. 160 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Date of second publication: May 11, 2022 2t14 May 4 & 11, 2022
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court for Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005167 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD A. TELLIER Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of RONALD A. TELLIER, Deceased, who died on or about April 2, 2022: You are hereby notified that on April 28, 2022 the last will and testament of RONALD A. TELLIER, deceased, bearing date of August 8, 2018, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Taylor W. Waddell was appointed Exectuor 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 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 April 25, 2022 Taylor W. Waddell Executor of Estate 27854 198th Avenue Davis City, IA 50065 Verle W. Norris ICIS#12631 Attorney for Administrator Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: May 18, 2022. 2t15 May 11 & 18, 2022
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
TO: All of the Unknown Heirs, Successors and Assigns of Kevin Ray Johnson, deceased You and each of you are
hereby notified: 1. The written contract dated November 12, 2018, and executed by Top Value Homes, Julian B. Garrett and Nancy P. Garrett, husband and wife, as vendors, and Kevin Ray Johnson, as vendee, recorded on November 20, 2018, in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, recorded as document reference number Book 2018 at Page 1446, for the sale of the following described real estate: The West Fifty-four (54) feet of Lot One (I) in Block Eight (8) in Stout and Gillham’s Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa has not been complied with in the following particulars: a) failure to make payments due November 1, 2021 through May l, 2022 $ l ,911.00 Total $1,911.00 2. The contract shall stand forfeited unless the parties in default, within 30 days after the completed service of this notice shall perform the terms and conditions in default, and in addition pay the reasonable costs of serving this notice. 3.The amount of attorney fees claimed by the Vendors pursuant to Section 656. 7 of the Code of Iowa is $50.00 (not to exceed $50.00). Payment of the attorney fees is not required to comply with this notice in order to prevent forfeiture. Top Value Homes and Julian B. Garrett, Nancy P. Garrett, husband and wife, Vendors By: Verle W. Norris AT0005910 Law Office of Verle W. Norris 201 East 1st Street PO Box 279 Leon, IA 50144 NOTE: If the Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692 et seq., applies to this communication, attach Form No. 172, Notice of Validation of Debt. 3t15 May 11, 18, and 25 2022
DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Minutes are unofficial until approve 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. May 2,2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in open session on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 8:00 a. m. in the small courtroom located on the 3rd floor of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Ward Graham, Dan Christensen and Bob Bell. Also present was Charlene Hoover, County Auditor. Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the agenda as amended to include adding Patti Jimmerson to the bank accounts. Motion carried. Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2022, Regular Session. Motion carried. Following a discussion concerning 220th St, South of Leon, the board will move forward as planned. Motion by Bell/Graham to approve adding Patti Jimmerson to the bank accounts as needed. Motion carried. Conservation Director Rich Erke presented the board with a brief department update, primarily on the shelter/shower building
at Slip Bluff Park. County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the Engineer Noah Thomas were present to discuss departmental matters with the Board. Davenport informed the Board he has hired Bill Greenwood and Dillen Jones for the Seasonal Laborer positions. Greenwood will be paid $18.50 per hour and begin work on May 2, 2022. Jones will be paid $18.50 per hour and begin work on May 3, 2022. Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the new hires. Motion carried. DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022- 26 WHEREAS, it is desired to transfer monies from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund; and WHEREAS, said transfer is in accordance with Section 331.429, Code of Iowa; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Decatur County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. The sum of $334,345.00 is ordered to be transferred from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund. Section 2. The Auditor is hereby directed to record this operating transfer and to notify the Treasurer
and County Engineer of the same. Motion by Bell, seconded by Graham to approve Resolution 2022-26 this 2 day of May, 2022. AYES: Ward Graham Robert Bell Dan Christensen ATTEST: Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor Motion by Bell/Graham to approve the request for produce sales in the courtyard for the season. Motion carried. Decatur County Attorney, Lisa Jeanes was present with the Board. Motion by Graham/Bell to go into closed session at 1:30 p.m. Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (c). Motion Carried. The Board returned to open session at 2:27 p.m. Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 (1) (c) a motion was made by Bell/Graham to move forward with the legal matter. Motion Carried. With no further business to come to the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chairman, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t15 May 11, 2022
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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF LEON
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING May 3, 2022 6:00 PM Mayor Bob Frey called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Daniel Moffett, Jerry Parsons, and Cody Cooper. Tonya Lindsey was present via speakerphone. Jonathan Erb was absent. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by J Parsons seconded by T Lindsey to approve opening the Leon Swimming Pool beginning on June 11, 2022, with business hours of 1:00-6:00 pm, and with a staff of 1 manager and 10 lifeguards. Pay rate for the manager was set at $4000, first year guards $8.00/hr, returning guards $8.50/hr, and head guards
THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MARRIAGE LICENSES
Timothy E. Bomgardner, 31, Leon and Alyssa K. Ramsey, 30, Leon.
COURT CASES
Bank of America Leasing & Capital, LLC, plaintiff, vs. Edna Mae Miller, John Paul Miller, and Verlin Ray Miller, defendants. Petition Filed.
MAGISTRATE
Andrea Alexis Strychalski, Northfield, MN, speeding over 55 zone (21 or over). Total $239.00. Ronee Wion, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Brandon James Guyre, O'Fallon, MO, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00. Samantha Alexandra Carr, Fort Worth, TX, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25. Roland Payouway, Johnston, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10
$9.00/hr. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by T Lindsey seconded by C Cooper to promote the bulk item pickup that is provided by Jim’s Sanitation and to table any action on a city-wide cleanup day/week. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Parsons to approve the sale of the police dog to Pleasant Hill Police Department for $4300. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to adjourn at 7:00 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are subject to approval at the next regularly scheduled council meeting.> SIGNED: Bob Frey Mayor ATTEST:Kyle Sheetz City Admin/Clerk 1t15 May 11, 2022
over). Total $118.25. Joseph Donald Deluca, Waukee, IA, improper use of lanes. Total $210.25. Katelynn Cheyenne Parmer, Decatur City, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Bryan D. Miller, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50. Roxanne Irene Lundquist, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75. David Ray Graham, Davis City, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50. Addiston Elizabeth Graham, Leon, IA, operation without registration. Total $112.50. Addiston Elizabeth Graham, Leon, IA, operation with expired drivers license. Total $112.50. Ryan Deets, Osceola, IA, four way stop intersections. Total $170.00. Judi Ann Hamaker, Van Wert, IA, fail to display registration plate. Total $89.50. Josiah Robert Cochran, Steeves Mountain, NE, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88. Jobi Rayanne Fischer, New Cambria, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).
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earned and reflected how competitive the top of the conference has become in the past few years. MT. AYR MEET On what proved to be a cold and soggy night, the CD girls travelled to Mount Ayr to compete in the Raiderette Relays on Thursday, May 5th. CD took 4th place in Class A with 86 points. Wayne was the winner with 134, Nodaway 2nd (126), Mount Ayr 3rd (106), CD 4th, Southwest Valley 5th (52), East Mills 6th (39), Sidney 7th (24), and East Union 8th (18). Mara, Lexi, Emma Richards, and Preslee Jones all competed in the shot put. Mara was 13th (26-09), Lexi 17th (23-05) Preslee 21st (21-11) and Emma 24th (19-04). The same four competed in the discus and Lexi was 6th (8510), Mara 19th (55-08), Preslee 21st (53-02) and Emma 23rd (49-00) PR. River continued her winning ways in the high jump, jumping 4-10 for the win. Izzy Triggs took 5th with a jump of 4-04, and Makenna was 6th with a jump of 4-04 as well. Chloe and Hallee were both on their A games as Chloe took 2nd with her 2nd best jump of the year (1501.75) and Hallee was 3rd with her 2nd best jump of the year (1404.25). The sprint medley team of Mya, Hallee, Lauren, and Chloe took
Total $89.50. Meshach Mugabo Ndirima, Eagan, MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $268.01. Meshach Mugabo Ndirima, Eagan, MN, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $660.44.
Decatur County Sheriff's Report
April 30 - May 6, 2022
NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY.04/30
Accepting Sealed Bids Decatur County Public Health is accepting sealed bids for repairs to west exterior wall of our office building located at 207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA. Bids should include itemized materials list and labor for the work to be done, which includes support existing wall, insulation, metal paneling, replacement of front windows, repair of front door, and adding an awning over the west door. Must show proof of insurance. Bids will be accepted at the Decatur County Public Health Office through Friday, May 20, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Bids will be opened at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Decatur County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. Please contact Holly Rash, Administrator or Terre Acheson, Assistant Administrator for questions at 641-446-6518.
ISP arrested Marvin Slater of East Moline, Illinois on a possession of marijuana 1st warrant. He was booked and held at the Decatur Co Jail. SO responded to a calf on Hwy 69 near Delta Metals. Leon PD responded to trees down on NE 8th St. and Idaho St. SO responded to a report of a break-in on Ridge Road near Grand River. Lamoni PD responded to civil issue on S Willow St. in Lamoni. Leon PD responded to a driving complaint on Hwy 69 north of Leon. SO recovered a stolen vehicle on 110th St. near Van Wert. Lamoni PD responded to a welfare check on E 8th St. in Lamoni. Lamoni PD arrested Claude Hutchison of Lamoni on a public intox charge and a disorderly charge. 05/01 SO responded to a vicious dog on J66 near Lineville. 05/02 SO and Lamoni PD responded to a driving complaint on I35 southbound near the 2 (continued back to page 3)
3rd place in 2:04.14. The 4x800 team of Harrisen, Aniston, Abigail, and Haley Oesch were 3rd in 11:56.01. The shuttle took 5th place in 1:17.44 of Makenna, Hadley, Amy, and River. The 100m dash saw Gatlynn placing 6th (14.53) PR, Jenna Young 10th (14.88) PR, Jordan 11th (15.02) PR, Preslee 22nd (16.84) PR, and Emma 24th (17.08) PR. The distance medley took 5th in 5:11.50 with Amy, Nora, Logan Proctor, and Harrisen. Hallee, Lauren, Mya , and Chloe once again bettered their time in the 4x200 going 1:54.17 for 2nd place. River and Makenna repeated their results from POI by going 3rd (17.35) and 4th (17.49) PR again in the 100 meter hurdles while being joined by teammates Hadley in 9th in a 18.38 for her first go at the event, and Amy in 16th (21.64) PR. Harrisen continued her late season flourishing in the 800m as she took 2nd in 2:43.88 and teammate Haley was 12th in 3:25.64. The 200m saw Aniston earn 11th (30.36) PR, Chloe 17th (31.10), Nora 19th (32.37), Izzy 20th (32.78), Jordan 22nd (33.28) and Jenna 23rd (33.89). In the 400 meter hurdles, Hadley continued her stellar season in the event taking 3rd place in 1:12.44. The 4x100 saw two CD teams compete. The team of Jenna, Izzy, Jordan , and Gatlynn took 7th in 59.23 while the team of Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and River was 2nd in 54.10. The team of Abigail, Nora, Harrisen, and Makenna ran to a 5th place finish in a time of 4:49.75 in the 4x400. Thursday's weather turned out to be the least of the teams' worries on the night as the challenge became by the end of the night to get enough healthy bodies to run. The girls still ran well as is evidenced by the number of PR's set on the night and warmer weather is in the future as the girls prepare for the next pair of meets. The girls' team hosted a meet Monday, May 9. On Thursday, May 12, Regionals (State-qualifying meet) will be held at Eddyville-Blakesburg High School.
the 110m hurdles, 4th place, 17.20; Scrivner in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5' 6" for 4th place; Joe Sheetz in the 3200m run, 5th place, 11:59.96; Carcamo in the 400m dash, 7th place, 55.62; Quentin Coffelt in the discus, throwing a 99' 4" for 7th place; Norman in the high jump, clearing the bar at 5' 2" for 7th place; Ari Johnson in the 400m hurdles, 8th, 1:05.46. The 4x400 relay team of M. Boothe, Swartz, Brunk and Carcamo placed 6th with a time of 3:53.92. Other events: Sam Boothe, 400m dash, 1:02.80; Jeffrey Richards, discus, 65' 9"; Gage Kelley, shot put, 33' 1.5"; Kevin Linhart, shot put, 31' 11.25". SWV MEET On Thursday, the boys traveled to SWV earning 2nd place, missing 1st by 1 point to Cam, Anita. The relay teams continued earning the hardware, winning 4 golds along with 2 indiviuals. The 4x100 team of Jones, Tyke Hullinger, Walker and Trey Hullinger ran a 45.98 and the same 4 ran a 1:35.46 in the 4x200, both races earning a gold. The 4x800 relay team of Smith, Brunk, Swartz and Carcamo ran an 8:54.34 for their gold. The shuttle hurdle team of Tyke Hullinger, Scrivner, Norman and M. Boothe ran a 1:03.03 for 1st. Trey Hullinger won the 200m dash with a time of 24.01.
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Carcamo earned a gold in the 800m run with a time of 2:07.29. The team added a couple relay silvers and an individual. Norman ran a 1:01.14 in the 400m hurdles for a silver. The 4x200 relay team of Swartz, Brunk, Carcamo and Scrivner ran a 3:46.64 for a silver. The distance medley team of Tyke Hullinger, Trey Hullinger, Swartz and Smith ran a 3:48.98 for a silver. William Gillis earned a bronze with a time of 5:03.74 in the 1600m run and Jones jumped 19' 1.75 for a bronze. Other points were earned by: Scrivner in the 110m hurdles, 4th place, 16.64; Smith in the 1600m run, 5th, 5:09.88; Norman in the high jump, 7th, 5' 2"; and Walker in the 100m dash, 8th place, 12.31. The spring medley team of Jones, M. Boothe, Walker and G. Buckingham earned 5th place with a time of 1:46.19. Other events: G. Buckingham, 100m dash, 12.63 and 200m dash, 26.16; M. Boothe, 110m hurdles, 18.11; Coffelt, discus, 93' 6" and shot put, 31' 4.5"; Kelley, discus, 74' 8" and shot put, 31' 11. The boys' team hosted a meet Monday, May 9. On Thursday, May 12, Regionals (State-qualifying meet) will be held at Eddyville-Blakesburg High School.
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1:41.7 for a silver. The distance medley team of M. Boothe, Walker, Oesch and Smith earned a silver clocking a 4:00.68. Other points earned to seal the championship were: Brunk, 800m run, 4th place with a time of 2:14.78; M. Boothe in
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Congratulations Central Decatur Class of 2022 Saturday, May 14, 2022 7:00 p.m.
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Graduation Ceremony
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Terrace Park Assisted Living
DEVIN MICHAEL ADAMS Son of Darci Buckingham and Jeff Adams
Helton Law Offices, PLLC Dec. Co. Treasurer - Janet Pierson
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Southern IA Bldg. Center - Lamoni MYA CLAIRE APPLEGATE Daughter of Todd and Tricia Applegate
CARSON WINONA MAE REA BETHARDS Daughter of Scott and Catherine Bethards
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Lamoni Family Care Chiropractic
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CADENCE MELVESSA CLARK Daughter of Travis and Machelle Clark
Leon Hardware & Appliances, LLC American State Bank - Lamoni SCIT Theatre - Leon
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Congratulations Central Decatur Class of 2022 Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
American State Bank - Lamoni Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri North Lumber & Home Center
Christensen Mowing Services, LLC
Dec. Co. Sheriff - Ben Boswell
Leon Automotive - Steve and Kelly QUENTIN THOMAS COFFELT Son of Chris and Tanya Coffelt
CHASE MICHAEL CRAWFORD Son of Cassie Havlik and Chad Crawford
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Hewlett’s Lawn Care
DCLI, LLC LOGAN MICHAEL COON Son of Jamie and Moria Coon
TEMPEST DAWN ERWIN Daughter of Travis and Jakki Erwin and Chrystal and Jason McNutt
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Dec. Co. Recorder, pd for by Gale Norman
Gilbert True Value - Leon
Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home
Southern IA Towing & Recovery-LLC
Dec. Co. Sec. Road Dept. & Staff
Infinity Health
Lavely Construction
North Lumber & Home Center Smith Feeder Supply, Inc.
NORA DEMASSUE Daughter of Vincent and Corinne Demassue and American parent Micki Snow
Decatur Title Services - Verle Norris
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Sally's Nutrition - Leon
Southern IA Bldg. Center - Lamoni Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director L.T.'s Auto Body & Repair, LLC
Leon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, LLC
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Gilbert Home Comfort - Leon
Infinity Health
Boyd Construction - Matt Boyd Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Templeton Ins. Agency - Lamoni
MARA LEIGH DYKES Daughter of Tony and Erin Dykes
Miller Insurance Agency, Ltd. North Lumber & Home Center
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Gilbert True Value - Leon
AK Garage - Leon
Decatur County Hospital
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
Leon Recycling & Auto Parts
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Lamoni Family Care Chiropractic
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Honey Tree Chiropractic - Dr. Mara Wengryn
ELIZABETH ANN FAIRCHILD Daughter of Randy and Bonnie Fairchild
Miller Insurance Agency, Ltd. Leon Automotive - Steve and Kelly
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Plaza Furniture - Rick & Ann Swartz
Westview Acres Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director American State Bank - Lamoni
Hewlett’s Lawn Care The Leon Journal-Reporter Rouse Construction Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Dec. Co. Board of Supervisors Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts ADDISTON ELIZABETH GRAHAM Daughter of Tyler and Malinda Graham
Back Forty Cattle Company
SCIT Theatre - Leon GRM Networks
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Boyd Construction - Matt Boyd
Smith Feeder Supply, Inc.
Gilbert True Value - Leon
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
The Cutting Edge - Donna, Dylan & Jessica
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon Hardware & Appliances, LLC ASHTON DEAN GREGG Son of Joey and Nicci Gregg
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Congratulations and Best Wishes
O’Hair Family Farms - Van Wert
WILLIAM JAMES GILLIS Son of Christina Gillis and Levi Eipert
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Hewlett’s Lawn Care
LUCAS JAMES DURELL Brother of Jordan and Tiffany Durell and son of the late Sharon Durell
Schlarbaum Auto Body - Mike & Janet
North Lumber & Home Center The Cutting Edge - Donna, Dylan & Jessica
The Barnyard Restaurant - 641-446-7000 ABRAM JERRY HALL Son of Kurt and Beth Hall
SCIT Theatre - Leon Honey Tree Chiropractic - Dr. Mara Wengryn
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Congratulations Central Decatur Class of 2022 Saturday, May 14, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Red and White
Class Flower
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Invinci Store - Stoltzfus
Class Motto
White Carnation tipped in Red
“Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again.” - Tim McGraw
Leon Automotive - Steve and Kelly CHLOE JAHN HAMAKER Daughter of Clint and Judi Hamaker
Pies & Such - 641-446-7437
The Barnyard Restaurant - 641-446-7000
MFA Agri-Services - Leon
Hy-Vee - Leon -Tim Edwards, mgr.
Dec. Co. Recorder, pd for by Gale Norman Southern IA Bldg. Center - Lamoni
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Sally's Nutrition - Leon
Mericle Show Lambs - Brian and Jonda
L.T.'s Auto Body & Repair, LLC
Invinci Store - Stoltzfus
TRESLEY JO HAMILTON Daughter of Ryan and Lacy Richardson and David Vanderjagt
Hy-Vee Pharmacy - Jessie, Pharmacist Dec. Co. Treasurer - Janet Pierson
Congratulations and Best Wishes
L.T.'s Auto Body & Repair, LLC
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Hy-Vee Pharmacy - Jessie, Pharmacist
O’Hair Family Farms - Van Wert
Leon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, LLC
Copy Plus - Leon
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon Recycling & Auto Parts
Gilbert True Value - Leon Hy-Vee - Leon -Tim Edwards, mgr.
HAYLEE ELAINE HENDRICKSON Daughter of Stephanie Wetterling and Shanon Wetterling
Precious Prints Registered Daycare Southern Iowa Wholesale
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Gilbert Home Comfort - Leon
Decatur Title Services - Verle Norris
Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
North Lumber & Home Center Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
KIRSTEN DELANEY JACKSON Daughter of Jason and Rachell Jackson
Pies & Such - 641-446-7437
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Pies & Such - 641-446-7437
TYKE CURTIS HULLINGER Son of Troy Hullinger and Joey Gilbert
Plaza Furniture - Rick & Ann Swartz
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Infinity Health
TYLER ALLEN HAMILTON Son of Shyler and Cassie Hamilton
REECE ALLEN HILL Son of Bill and Okalena Hill
Long Creek Outfitters - Leon
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
HALLEE ELAINE HAMILTON Daughter of Wade and Mindy Hamilton
Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director
Sunday, May 15, 2022 3:00 p.m. High School Gymnasium
Loving Chapel United Methodist
Class Colors
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Graduation Ceremony
Baccalaureate
SCIT Theatre - Leon Gilbert True Value - Leon
Akers Small Engine TREY DOUGLAS HULLINGER Son of Troy Hullinger and Joey Gilbert
Templeton Ins. Agency - Lamoni Boswell Bros. Elevator - Davis City
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
Templeton Ins. Agency - Lamoni
Schlarbaum Auto Body - Mike & Janet
Dec. Co. Sheriff - Ben Boswell
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Boswell Bros. Elevator - Davis City
Stoltzfus Buckers
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Gilbert Home Comfort - Leon
MADISON MICHELLE HUNT Daughter of Eugene and Jeri Hunt
Silver Spur - Grand River The Barnyard Restaurant - 641-446-7000
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
AK Garage - Leon
Honey Tree Chiropractic - Dr. Mara Wengryn
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Ideal Ready Mix - Jeff Hash, mgr.
Southern IA Bldg. Center - Lamoni
The Barnyard Restaurant - 641-446-7000 Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
MARGARET RAE LAYTON Daughter of Emily Layton
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri SCIT Theatre - Leon
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Congratulations Central Decatur Class of 2022 Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Helton Law Offices, PLLC
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
Long Creek Outfitters - Leon
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts The Leon Journal-Reporter
O’Hair Family Farms - Van Wert
Leon Recycling & Auto Parts
Rouse Construction
Infinity Health
MADISON LAREE LEAHY Daughter of Jon and Terri Leahy
Buckingham Auto Crushing, Inc
Dec. Co. Treasurer - Janet Pierson
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
ADAM LEE LEMKE Son of Brandie Faris
Sally's Nutrition - Leon
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes Main Street Brick House - 641-446-6029
Infinity Health
Mericle Show Lambs - Brian and Jonda
Hewlett’s Lawn Care
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
American State Bank - Lamoni
Southern IA Bldg. Center - Lamoni
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
American State Bank - Lamoni
North Lumber & Home Center
Delta Metals
Long Creek Outfitters - Leon
LAUREN OLYVIA MARTIN Daughter of Randy and Shondell Martin
L.T.'s Auto Body & Repair, LLC SCIT Theatre - Leon
The Cutting Edge - Donna, Dylan & Jessica
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Decatur Title Services - Verle Norris
Don’s Floral Studio
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Honey Tree Chiropractic - Dr. Mara Wengryn
Schlarbaum Auto Body - Mike & Janet
Decatur County Hospital
Covington Jerseys
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
GABRIELLE MAGGIEANN MATHIS Daughter of Stephanie Wasson and Scott Mathis
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Miller Insurance Agency, Ltd.
ARIES MARIE MCGUIRE Daughter of Robert and April McGuire
AK Garage - Leon SCIT Theatre - Leon
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Terrace Park Assisted Living
Gilbert True Value - Leon
The Leon Journal-Reporter
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Hy-Vee Pharmacy - Jessie, Pharmacist
Leon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, LLC
American State Bank - Lamoni
Gilbert Home Comfort - Leon
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
GATLYNN JEAN MILLER Daughter of Travis and Jamie Miller
KARLIE ALIVIA PACE Daughter of Mitch and Tasha Pace
L.T.'s Auto Body & Repair, LLC
CAUY ALLEN MASTERS Son of Travis and Andi Masters
Hy-Vee - Leon -Tim Edwards, mgr.
CAMERON ALEXZANDER MORGAN Son of Aaron Morgan and Jakki and Travis Erwin
The Leon Journal-Reporter Don’s Floral Studio
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Shelli's Short Stop - 641-446-4600
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Dec. Co. Sheriff - Ben Boswell
The Leon Journal-Reporter
The Leon Journal-Reporter
The Cutting Edge - Donna, Dylan & Jessica
Heintz Healing Touch - Maranda Heintz
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri Westview Acres
JORDAN RYANN PROCTOR Daughter of Robin Proctor
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home Southern IA Towing & Recovery-LLC
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Southern Roots - Danielle Reed
Leon Automotive - Steve and Kelly
SCIT Theatre - Leon
Infinity Health
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Commercial Roof Coating - Stoltzfus
Hewlett’s Lawn Care
Honey Tree Chiropractic - Dr. Mara Wengryn
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
SETH HAYDEN REED Son of Tyler and Danielle Reed and Ashley and Zac Cooper
Plaza Furniture - Rick & Ann Swartz Decatur County Hospital GRM Networks
KYLEE GRACE ROCKHOLD Daughter of Jon and Kendra Rockhold
Mericle Show Lambs - Brian and Jonda Southern IA Bldg. Center - Lamoni
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Congratulations Central Decatur Class of 2022 Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Westview Acres
SCIT Theatre - Leon
Infinity Health
Plaza Furniture - Rick & Ann Swartz
Helton Law Offices, PLLC
ELLYSON MARIE SHEETZ Daughter of Kyle and Penny Sheetz
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Dec. Co. Treasurer - Janet Pierson
The Cutting Edge - Donna, Dylan & Jessica
American State Bank - Lamoni Buckingham Auto Crushing, Inc
Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director
DAYSON ALLAN SHORT Son of Joseph and Gina Short and Vicci Hutchison
AK Garage - Leon
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Decatur County Hospital
Leon Hardware & Appliances, LLC The Barnyard Restaurant - 641-446-7000
SCIT Theatre - Leon
JACOB DOUGLAS SMITH Son of Samantha Smith and Michael Muir
The Barnyard Restaurant - 641-446-7000
Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri
Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, LLC
Buckingham Auto Crushing, Inc
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Westview Acres
Leon Recycling & Auto Parts ISABEL SHEA STONE Daughter of Jake and Deanna Stone
Decatur County Hospital Commercial Roof Coating - Stoltzfus
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
American State Bank - Lamoni Dec. Co. Ext. Serv. - Jack Van Laar, Director
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Dec. Co. Board of Supervisors
North Lumber & Home Center Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
The Leon Journal-Reporter
L.T.'s Auto Body & Repair, LLC
Silver Spur - Grand River KAITLYN ANN TAYLOR Daughter of Jennie Hector
JADEN ERIC WILLIAM TONEY Son of Rick and Brenda Toney
Southern Iowa Wholesale Precious Prints Registered Daycare
Infinity Health EMMA KEATAN THARP Daughter of Nick and Amy Tharp
Main Street Brick House - 641-446-6029 Tharp Construction - Mark and Ryan
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Dec. Co. Clerk of Court, Traci Tharp
Decatur Title Services - Verle Norris
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Schlarbaum Auto Body - Mike & Janet
Decatur County Hospital
The Leon Journal-Reporter
O’Hair Family Farms - Van Wert
Gilbert Home Comfort - Leon
Dec. Co. Auditor, pd for by Charlene Hoover North Lumber & Home Center
SHANNA JEAN WETTERLING Daughter of Stephanie Wetterling and Shanon Wetterling
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts Shelli's Short Stop - 641-446-4600
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Congratulations and Best Wishes
Delta Metals
AK Garage - Leon Sally's Nutrition - Leon
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Leon NAPA - Watson Auto Parts
Stoltzfus Buckers
Hy-Vee - Leon -Tim Edwards, mgr.
Dec. Co. Sheriff - Ben Boswell KENDRA ROSE WILLIAMS Daughter of Robert and Missy Williams
Gilbert Home Comfort - Leon SCIT Theatre - Leon
Leon Recycling & Auto Parts JENNA DIANE YOUNG Daughter of Jennifer and Josh Young
Buckingham Auto Crushing, Inc
Hy-Vee Pharmacy - Jessie, Pharmacist
Baccalaureate Saturday, May 14, 2022 7:00 p.m.
Loving Chapel United Methodist
Class Colors Red and White
Class Flower White Carnation tipped in Red
Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 15, 2022 3:00 p.m. High School Gymnasium
Class Motto “Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again.” - Tim McGraw
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NOTICE: “All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or dis-crimination. We will not know-ingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwell-ings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.” WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c
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This is a full time, salary position with county benefit package. Applicant must have excellent people skills and knowledge of Office applications i.e.: Word and Excel. Applicant must be self-motivated, precise and detail oriented. Outside work is required. Must have a HS diploma/GED, valid drivers license and be insurable. Applications and job descriptions may be picked up at the Decatur County Assessor’s Office or requested by email. All applications must be returned by 4:30p.m. May 25, 2022.
Justin R. Cornett Decatur County Assessor 207 North Main Street, Leon, Iowa 50144 641-446-4314 dec-asor@grm.net Decatur County Assessor’s Office is an EOE.
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DECATUR COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD
Executive Director Position The Decatur County Conservation Board seeks a highly qualified individual with necessary experience to serve as a fulltime Executive Director. The Executive Director performs such duties as defined by Section 350 of the Code of Iowa including a wide variety of professional and administrative duties related to the management of parks, recreation, and wildlife areas. The Executive Director coordinates, plans and administers the conservation and recreation programs in Decatur County at the discretion of the Decatur County Conservation Board. A full job description can be downloaded at: Conservation - Decatur County IA (decaturcountyiowa.gov), or picked up at the conservation board office. Qualifications: Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in natural sciences, outdoor recreation, or a job-related field and two (2) years’ experience in natural resource management and program administration. Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Eligible for full county benefits including insurance, uniform allowance, life insurance, and vehicle. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and references to decccb@grm.net or mail to: Decatur County Conservation Board, 20401 NW Little River Rd, Leon, Iowa 50144.
Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022. DECATUR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Letter Carriers' Food Drive Saturday
Come b�n� w�th us� The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual national food drive on Saturday, May 14. NALC's food drive, which was first held in 1983, helps feed millions of Americans. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country's largest one-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need. Customers simply leave their donation of non-perishable food items next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail on Saturday, May 14. Letter carriers will collect these food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes, and distribute them to local food banks, pantries, shelters and churches. The Letter Carriers' food drive is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands and Guam. Hunger affects 1 in 8 Americans, including millions of children, senior citizens and veterans. In the 30 years since it began, the food drive has collected about 1.82 billion pounds of food for struggling residents. The need is as great as ever, given the pandemic-caused economic dislocations of the past two years. The traditional food drive is returning this year after a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, it was replaced by NALC's donor drive, in which those wishing to help made online donations to local food pantries. "Letter carriers are a part of every neighborhood in the nation," NALC President Fredric Rolando said, "and we see the growing need for food assistance in our communities. On Saturday, May 14, NALC invites everyone to participate in the annual Stamp Out
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Hunger Food Drive. Together, we can help stamp out hunger in America." The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer approaching, when most school meal programs are suspended. On May 14, as they deliver mail, the nation's 200,000 letter carriers will collect the donations that residents have left near their mailboxes. People are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox before the regular mail delivery on Saturday. The food donations stay in each community, going to help local residents. People who have questions about the drive in their area should ask their letter carrier, contact their local post office, or go to https://www.nalc.org/ community- service/ food-drive, facebook. com/StampOutHunger or twitter.com/ StampOutHunger.
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City of Leon Making Beautification Progress (continued from page 1)
If the building failures had not been in play, the total expenses would have been $250,572.57 (25.0%). "Something to keep in mind is that the LOST fund is dual use. It can be used on dangerous/dilapidated properties or road construction/maintenance," stated Sheetz. "In years that the expenditures were high for dangerous buildings, the amount of money that was available to spend on the roads would have been significantly less." Below is a list of the properties that have been torn down or are slated to be torn down as reported by Kyle Sheetz: 300 S MAIN, 304 SE IDAHO, 604 NE 2ND, 1101 SE MILL, 1004 S MAIN,
406 SE LOCUST, NW CHURCH **. ** These houses 502 NE 5TH, 1202 SW CHURCH, 110 N are not down yet, but MAIN, 600 NW 6TH, will be soon. 1002 S MAIN, 703 NE POPLAR, 500 NE 7TH, 102 SW SAND, 704 SE 2ND, 705 NE HILL, 807 NE Q, 503 N MAIN, 906 S MAIN, 305 NE POPLAR, 701 NE 10TH, 801 NE MILL, 600 NE MILL, 206 NW 4TH, 400 NW SCHOOL, 306 NW 4TH, 307 SE 12TH, 500 SE 2ND, 502 SE 2ND, 702 NW SCHOOL, 707 NE LOCUST, 204 NE 6TH, 205 SW 2ND, 708 N MAIN, 100 NW 4TH, 100 SW WHITE, 600 SE VINE, 702 NW CHURCH **, 703 NW CHURCH **, and 705
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