The Leon Journal-Reporter - May 18, 2022

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LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 93 - NUMBER 16

Sheriff Boswell Retires, Chief Deputy Lane Assumes Role It was 21 years ago when Sheriff Ben Boswell donned a Decatur County law enforcement uniform for the first time and now he has chosen to retire from that profession.

Sheriff Boswell recently submitted his letter of retirement to the Decatur County Board of Supervisors with his final day with the sheriff’s department being Monday, May 16.

Pursuant to the Code of Iowa 331.651, it provides for the Chief Deputy to assume the duties of the office of sheriff until the Board takes further action at a later date. Chief Deputy Chris Lane

will assume all duties of the Decatur County Sheriff.

Sheriff Boswell was hired as a deputy in 2001, having been a reserve officer with both the Lamoni Police Department and Decatur County Sheriff’s Department prior to that. Then, in 2016, he became Sheriff and has acted in that capacity since that time. Over the years, he has held roles of Sergeant and Chief Deputy within the department.

When asked why he chose to retire, Boswell These six young ladies were smiling for the camera after receiving their diplomas from Central stated that he intends Decatur as part of the Class of 2022 graduation held this past Sunday. Pictured l-r are Maggie to pursue other interLayton, Lauren Martin, Mya Applegate, Kylee Rockhold, Hallee Hamilton and Mara Dykes. A fun est and run his gun sidenote is how this group of ladies has parents and/or grandparents that have graduated from CD shop. or from schools in the area.

Diplomas, Tassles, Mortar Boards and Gowns Equals All Smiles from Graduates

Seniors Recognized During Awards Night $1,319,411 awarded in scholarships

ementary teacher Melissa Linhart received the National Honor Society Teacher of the Year award by NHS member Lauren Martin.

The following is a list of seniors and the awards they received.

Several seniors of the Central Decatur 2022 received scholarships and accolades during the Awards Night held last Tuesday, May 10.

In addition to the class awards, a teacher Devin Adams was also recognized for Academic Letter the impact she made on the students.

Mya Applegate Central Decatur el- Academic Letter, CD

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Athletic Booster Club Scholarship, CD Community School Foundation Scholarship, Farmer's Bank Scholarship, Iowa State Bar Association Citizenship Award, NHS Recognition, Northwest MO State University Bearcat Advantage, Northwest MO State University Tower Scholar, Silver Cord Colton Barnes Academic Letter (continued on page 12)

Plans Being Made for Memorial Day

Memorial Day Services at the Leon Cemetery will be held Monday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m.

Matt Remsburg, associate pastor at Trinity Church will give the message.

Complete details next week.

ball and ran track and cross country and coached basketball, softball and boys' and girls' track.

Photo last week was Curtis Boothe.

No one was able to correctly identify him.

Layton Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Academic Excellence

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.

Margaret (Maggie) Layton, a student at Central Decatur, Leon, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds (right) and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg (left) for outstanding academic achievement at the 20th Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony on May 1 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.

The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 419 high school seniors from across Iowa.

Cardinals to Compete in 9 Events at State Track

Track members on to state l-r: Gunnar Smith, Isaiah Brunk, Riley Norman, Jack Scrivner, Matthew Boothe, Tyke Hullinger, Trey Hullinger, Champ Walker and Evahn Jones. Not pictured: Tate Swartz and Vincent Carcmo.

The Central Decatur Cardinals qualified a plethora of events in Class 2A, 8 events for the boys and the girl's shuttle hurdle relay team, for the State Track meet to be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Drake University in Des Moines. The teams competed in Class 2A Co-Ed Regional/ District qualiyfing meet that was held at Eddyville-Blakesburg Track members on to state l-r: Makenna Perkins, Addy Schreck, River on Thursday, May 12.

Hamaker and Hadley Bell.

At the end of the night,

Iowa Farm Bureau is proud to support the education of Iowa's youth in many ways, including the half-million dollars in annual scholarships awarded to students continuing their education," said IFBF President Brent Johnson. Our 20-year title sponsorship of the Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony is just one way we celebrate the exceptional high school students from across the state. We are honored to support these Governor's Scholars who represent the next generation of Iowa leaders."

Each high school

was invited to select a senior student with the highest academic ranking, based on grade point average for their first seven semesters. Students selected for the award also had the opportunity to recognize their favorite/ most influential teacher and will receive a photo plaque of their meeting with Governor Reynolds and Lt. Governor Gregg.

"The principles learned through academic success, like those learned from participation in educationbased activities, help develop outstanding leaders and citizens," said IHSAA Executive Director Tom Keating.

"The partnership between the IHSAA and the Iowa Farm Bureau, along with the great cooperation of the Governor's Office, has made this prestigious event possible for many years."

Ninety-nine percent of those recognized also participate in extra-curricular school activities, with more than 70 percent participating in at least one interscholastic sport. More than 60 percent of the group plan to continue their education in Iowa.

the Cardinals had 11 boys that got their tickets punched in 8 events winning 5 golds and 3 silvers to automatically advance in addition to the girls' shuttle hurdle placing 2nd.

The state qualifying events include: boys - shuttle hurdle relay, 4x100 relay, 4x200

relay, 4x800 relay, 100m dash, 800m run, 110m hurdles and long jump and girls - shuttle hurdle relay.

Senior Tyke Hullinger is entering the state tournament in 4 events, 100m dash, shuttle hurdle, 4x100

State Track Schedule for the Cardinals

Boys 4x100 Preliminary Race - 6:40 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 19 Boys Long Jump 2:00 p.m.

Boys Shuttle Hurdle Preliminary Race - 2:40 p.m.

Boys 4x800 Meter Run FINALS - 5:50 p.m.

Boys 100 Meter Dash Preliminary Race - 6:45 p.m.

Girls Shuttle Hurdle Preliminary Race - 7:40 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Boys 110 Hurdles Preliminary Race - 3:20 p.m.

Boys 4x200 Meter Run FINALS - 4:00 p.m.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21 Boys 800 Meter Run FINALS - 11:10 a.m.

Girls Shuttle Hurdle FINALS (must qualify) 11:50 a.m.

Boys Shuttle Hurdle FINALS (must qualify) 12:15 p.m.

Boys 100 Meter Dash FINALS (must qualify) 12:55 p.m.

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles FINALS (must qualify)- 1:15 p.m.

Boys 4x100 Meter FINALS (must qualify) - 3:40 p.m.

Note: There is no preliminary in the long jump, 800 meter run, 4x800 meter or 4x200 meter.

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OBITUARIES

SULLIVAN, Phyllis Ann, 90, of Osceola, Iowa, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Greater Regional Hospice House in Creston, Iowa. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements were through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa.

Memorials may PHYLLIS ANN be given to the LeRoy SULLIVAN Presbyterian Church Phyllis Ann Sullior the Smyrna Friends van, age 90, of Osceola, Church.

Iowa, was born June 18, 1931, at Osceola, Iowa POTTS, Doris Jean to Eldon and Ruth (Creveling), 95, of (Frizzell) Sanders. She Des Moines, Iowa and passed away on May 4, formerly of Decatur 2022, at the Greater ReCounty, Iowa, died on gional Hospice House Thursday, May 12, 2022 in Creston, Iowa. at her home surroundPhyllis married ed by her loving family. Gerald Arthur “Bud” A Celebration of Life Sullivan on Februwas held at 11:00 a.m. ary 12, 1949.

They on Monday, May 16, were blessed with two 2022, at Park Avenue children, Connie Rae Presbyterian Church. and Gary Lynn. They Arrangements were farmed in Clarke and through Hamilton Fu- Decatur counties. neral Home in Des Phyllis worked hard Moines, Iowa. along side Bud, milking Memorial contribu- cows, raking and puttions may be directed ting up hay, cultivating to Park Avenue Presby- corn, walking beans, terian Church or Unity- and checking cows Point Hospice. calving in snow storms.

She broke several horsPEARSON, Robert es but enjoyed trail "Bob" L., 96, of Wich- rides on their mules the ita, KS, and formerly most. She was a great of Leon, Iowa, died on hunter, fisherman, and Sunday, May 8, 2022. her son’s best hunting Graveside service will partner. She enjoyed be held at 1:00 p.m. everything outdoors. on Thursday, May 19, She and Bud were St. 2022 at the Davis City Louis Cardinals fans.

Cemetery in Davis City, The last five years she Iowa. enjoyed her friends and A memorial has neighbors in her apartbeen established with ment complex.

Wichita Area Quilts of Preceding Phyllis in Valor Foundation, PO death were her parents; Box 771452, Wichita, husband, Bud Sullivan KS, 67209. on January 21, 2016; grandson, Rick CourciADAIR, Michael (Mike) er; parents-in-law, A.J. John, 70, formerly of and Madelyn Sullivan; Leon, Iowa, died on brother-in-law, Tom Sunday, May 1, 2022 Warford; sister-in-law, at home surrounded Wilma Richmond and by family. Celebration husband, George; and of Life will be held at brother, Orlan Sanders a later date. Arrange- and wife, Betty. Surments were through vivors include her chilKale Funeral Home of dren, Connie and Jim Osceola, Iowa.

Courcier of Osceola, Iowa and Gary and HECKATHORN, Delo- Denise Sullivan of Atres Darlene, 87, of West lantic, Iowa; grandchilDes Moines, Iowa, died dren, Robyn Sullivan on Saturday, October and Mike Meurer of 9, 2021, at Unity Point Atlantic, Cory CourciHospital.

Graveside er and Tracie of Norservices will be held walk, Iowa, Jake Sulat 10:00 a.m. on Sat- livan and Stephanie of urday, May 21, 2022, at Washington, D.C., and the Van Wert Cemetery, Joe Sullivan of Solon, Van Wert, Iowa.

Iowa; great grandchildren, Bailey Riesgaard, Zayden and Raya Parker, Megyn and Ryan Dr. Bryan Nowlin Courcier, and Jack and Eli Sullivan; great, great grandson, Jameson Gregory; sister-inlaw, Evah Warford of 303 S. Linden Kansas City, Missouri; Lamoni, Iowa and other relatives and friends.

Call 641-784-6677 Her memory will be Mon.-Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. cherished.

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DORIS JEAN (CREVELING) POTTS Doris Jean (Creveling) Potts, 95, passed away at her home May 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born July 8, 1926 in Decatur County, Iowa to Orville and Daisy (Zika) Creveling. She was raised by her uncle and aunt, Abe and Annie Creveling. On October 19, 1948, she married Robert Potts in Des Moines. Doris enjoyed reading, golfing, cooking and baking, gardening, water aerobics, and ceramics. She loved traveling to Hawaii, Branson and Arkansas. Doris enjoyed a frozen margarita from time to time. She loved attending her grandchildren’s and greatgrandchildren’s activities and was their #1 fan! Doris was an avid Iowa Hawkeye basketball fan and a Chicago Cubs fan – well, until they changed their roster! She was a long time member of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Doris is survived by her sons, Robert Jr. and Michael; six grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; sister, Freida Hiatt; brother, Joe Creveling; and a host of extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son, Patrick; brothers, Donald, Jack and Bruce Creveling; daughter-in-law, Debbie; and greatgrandson, Nolan.

ROBERT “BOB” L. PEARSON Robert “Bob” L. Pearson, 96, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Wichita, KS. Bob was born on September 29, 1925 in Leon, Iowa, the son of Robert and Stella Pearson. Bob grew up in Iowa and gradu-

ated High School in Leon. On December 30, 1944, Bob met a young woman, Patricia, from Davis City while he was home on leave from the Army. That date started a one-and-ahalf-year correspondence and occasional leave courtship that culminated in a wedding on November 24, 1946. Bob enrolled in the University of Iowa and Pat got a job as secretary for the dean of one of the colleges at the University until Bob graduated in 1949.

The couple moved to Des Moines, and Bob started a 36-year career with J.C. Penney Co. Bob continued to work with J.C. Penneys which came with nine moves, ending in Wichita in 1982 at the Towne West Penney store. They chose to make Wichita their retirement home in 1986.

Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Pearson; parents, Robert and Stella Pearson.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Kristie Cooper of Houston, TX; friend, Charlotte Hays of Wichita, KS.

Charlene Houk Davis on February 14, 1984 in Leon, IA. Mike enjoyed fishing, riding horses, watching Harry Potter and spending time with grandkids and great grandkids.

Those relatives who preceded Mike in death were his parents and grandparents.

Mike leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife Charlene; children Troy Davis of Osceola, IA; Gary (Mary) Davis of Osceola, IA; Alisha Peckham of Creston, IA; Travis Adair of Creston, IA. Grandchildren, Mercedes Hendrickson, Hunter Davis, Kyle Davis, Kasy Davis, Lacey Alff, Chantz Peckham and Katelyn Adair.

Great Grandchildren Liam Hendrickson, Sawyer Hendrickson, Lilly Alff and Garrison Alff. Sisters Linda Owens of Leon, IA; Lila Allred of Cambria, IA; Colene Hixson-Honnerlaw of Woodland, CA and Gloria Hamilton of Des Moines, IA as well as several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

DELORES DARLENE HECKATHORN Delores was born March 25, 1934 and passed away October 9, 2021, at Unity Point Hospital.

Those left to cherish her memory include George (Dixie) South of Springdale, AR, sisters-in-law Sue South of Knoxville and June Petty of Des Moines.

Nieces and nephews Tanya Jones, Brent MICHAEL (MIKE) (Dana) South of KnoxJOHN ADAIR Michael (Mike) viile, Sherry (Lawrence) John Adair, son of Clif- Perry of Springdale, ford “Skinny” Adair AR and Scott (Marcia) and Mildred Marie South of Rogers, AR Hagen Adair was born and many other relaJune 28, 1951 in Leon, tives and friends.

She was preceded IA and passed from this life on May 1, 2022 in death by her husat home surrounded by band Loyd, son Kevin and brother Eldon family.

Mike received his South. education in Leon, IA and graduated from Central Decatur High (More obituaries School in 1971. on page 3) Mike was united in marriage to Nancy

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Thank You We want to thank everyone for your kind words, thoughts and prayers during Martie Ryan’s brief illness and passing. Mom was laid to rest May 7, 2022.

Pastor Terry Roberts from Trinity Christian Church delivered an awesome celebration of life ceremony at Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Richard and company were on point at every turn. Their help and guidance are invaluable.

A big thank you to Donna Hill for the special touches only she can provide. The food and fellowship after the service was such a blessing.

Thanks to the ladies from Trinity Christian Church. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for the visitation and those who attended the funeral.

Thank you all for flowers, cards, memorial stones and gifts. The care and love for mom is abundantly clear. Mom, like all moms, was one of a kind and of course we consider her the best mom ever. She will be missed each and every day. Remember to enjoy your mom while you can. Today is a gift and tomorrow is not promised.

Steven and Susan Ryan Jodie and Rachael Bain

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OBITUARIES

GARY EUGENE WARREN Gary Eugene Warren, age 85, of Des Moines, Iowa, the son of William Elijah and Clara Edna (Nauman) Warren, was born January 2, 1937, in Decatur County, Iowa. He died at the Norwalk Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa on May 8, 2022.

Gary grew up and attended school in Leon, Iowa. Following his high school graduation in 1956, he moved to Des Moines, Iowa and started working at Farm Bureau as a janitor. He worked his way up the ladder and became a printing pressman, assistant then manager of the pressroom, and finished the last three or four years of his career in the purchasing department.

In 1992, he was offered early retirement at age 55; he often said that was the best thing that happened to him.

On January 2, 1958,

he was united in marriage to Ginger Arlene Hinds and they made their home in Des Moines.

They were blessed with one son, Rickie, later that same year. Ginger died in 1983.

Gary loved his King Midget car, often driving it in local parades.

He enjoyed jukeboxes, watching Nascar and car racing. He was a huge Jeff Gordon fan.

Gary also loved to tinker and make crafty things.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Chester and Imogene Warren; sister, Donna and Don Redman; and sister-in-law, Marletta Warren. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Tammy Warren of Norwalk, Iowa; granddaughters, Chrissy and Michael Powell and Kim Barbour; great grandchildren, Cody, Maddy, Cameron, Clare, Chloe, Lily, and Jack; great, great grandson, Christopher; brother, Charles Warren of Leon, Iowa; sister, Doris and Eldon Binning of Lamoni, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

DCSWC Meeting The Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioner's monthly meeting will be held on May 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at 303 SW Lorraine St., Leon.

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Social News

Barker is DAISY Award Winner at DCH

Owen/Owens

The Owen/Owens family reunion will be Memorial Day, May 30, 2022 at the Leon Community Center.

The center will be open at 9:00 a.m. and will be eating at noon.

Everyone is welcome.

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day 446-4555 *Bread/butter, milk and dessert included.

Wed., May 18 - Pork tenderloin sandwich, mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower Thurs., May 19 Taco salad Fri., May 20 - Beer battered cod, waffle fries, tartar sauce, peas and carrots Mon., May 23 Turkey burger, potato wedges, California blend vegetables Tues., May 24 Chicken Lo Mein noodles, Chinese vegetables, egg roll, Fortune cookies Wed., May 25 Creamy bacon chicken, mashed potato, steamed broccoli

Director of Nursing at Decatur County Hospital Kelly Barker, left, presented Jennifer Barker, LPN, COTA, with this year's DAISY Award during ceremonies held last week at the hospital cafeteria.

Last Friday, May 13, the Decatur County Hospital presented the 2022 Daisy Award to Jennifer Barker, LPN, COTA, in recognition of the extraordinary and compassionate care she provides her patients and families every day.

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after Dixie L. Harrington to he died from compliFeron Michelle Leonard - Lot cations of the auto3 of Section 27, T 67 N, R 27 immune disease ITP in W of the 5th P.M., Decatur 1999. During his hospiCounty, Iowa, EXCEPT talization, they deeply Parcel "A" located in lot 3 of Section 27, T 67 N, R 27 appreciated the care W of the 5th P.M., Decatur and compassion shown County, Iowa, as shown in to Patrick and his entire Plat of Survey filed June 5, family. When he died, they felt compelled (continued on page 13)

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Each recipient receives a certificate commending them as an extraordinary nurse, a Daisy Award pin and a meaningful sculpture called "A Healer’s Touch.”

Decatur County Hospital Director of Nursing, Kelly Barker, presented Jennifer with her award in the cafeteria during Hospital Week.

“Barker truly represents not only the characteristics of a Daisy

Award winner, but also the heart of what makes Decatur County Hospital extraordinary as well,” stated Kelly Barker.

“She shoulders the emotions and needs of patients and her colleagaues, and is the biggest cheerleader for everyone one of us. Her impact on the hospital and those that walk through the doors is immeasurable.”

Other nominees for this award, this year, included Ali Boswell, RN, BSN, Raven Perkins, RN, Christel Wehling, RN, and Elise Wells, RN, BSN.

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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (May 15, 2002) The Central Decatur Concert Band, under the direction of Shantrey Cochran, received a one rating at the Large Group Contest. There were 5 bands performing in the class. Members performing were Daren Durell, Cole Christensen, Jason Foersch, Josh Foersch, Sarah Mounsdon, Anna Arnold, Nicole Warren, Megan Denny, David Hayton, Sheena Webb, Laura Johnston, Mandi Stogdill, Adam Hayworth, Katie Richards, Kara LeFleur, Kristina Parmer, Ashley McCullough, Krystal Dominguez, Renee Perry, Heidi Moffett, Amanda Scharven, and Nichelle Stuck.

The Central Decatur Community High School Class of 2002 graduated 42 seniors.

Russell Richardson of Leon, the son of Gary and Jean Campbell and Les and Susan Richardson, was presented the FFA Chapter's DEKALB Agriculture Accomplishment Award.

SCIT was showing "The Rookie" starring Britney Spears and Taryn Mannin and "The Scorpion King" starring Dwayne Johnson(The Rock) and Kelly Hu. The Central Decatur girls' golf team make it a clean sweep as they kept their per-

fect record alive in District Golf, winning the team championship with 426 strokes.

Marci Durell tied for medalist honors with 96 over the 18 holes.

Christy Hanthorn carded a 105 for fourth place, Renee Perry had a 107 for seventh place, along with Sarah Clark and Kelsie Vanderflute.

The regular season had an undefeated record of 16-0.

CD Elementary Music Instructor Beth Hall received an art grant to teach the students about photography. At the 4th and 5th grade music concert, the students showed their musical and their photography talents.

The pictures were displayed in different fashions in the commons area.

50 Years Ago (May 18, 1972) Quality Discount Center, a chain from Omaha, NE was planning to open a store in the former Hy-Vee building on the north side of the square. Bill Greenwood was to be the new manager.

The Central Decatur board of education was studying the question of whether or not to continue holding classes in the Davis City school. They were taking into consideration smaller enrollment and major repairs needed of the building.

Leon Little League players were treated

50 Years Ago: Raymond Leeper and Janet Trembly were getting first hand knowledge of the new Westinghouse Electric Range, shown by Roberta Bigley at Iowa Southern Utilities.

NOTE: Each Leon merchant was photographed with 1 or more 1972 CD graduates in their place of business wishing them much success in their future endeavors. to an Iowa Oaks baseball game at Sec Taylor Stadium. Their tickets were provided by the Decatur County Farm Bureau.

Three of Mrs. C.N. Maughan's music students were to perform at the State Junior Festival of the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs. Attending were Margie Cotterill, Cathy Scott, Teri Drake and Sharon Durell.

Mrs. Irene Schwalbe's 3rd grade class from Grand Valley toured the Leon Fire Department, the post office, O'Bryan Brothers, Inc., Decatur County Museum and the Leon Journal Reporter.

Private Gary Dean Smith was home on leave after completing basic combat training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. After his leave he reported to Fort Gordon, GA for electronic instrument repair.

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Place in First 10 in Plowing Event – Noel Stark, Richland Township farmer, located four miles north of Grand River, placed among the high ten of the 69 contestants who participated in the National Clean Plowing contest. The contest called for the plowing of one-half acre in 30 minutes. The event was held in Cedar County.

Students of the LeRoy school took part in a radio program over radio station KSIB at Creston. The program had numbers by the girls' sextette, trio, quartette, mixed group, voice solo and a piano solo. Those who took part in the broadcast were Helen Sullivan, Carolyn Airy, Maxine Roe, Delores McKeeman, Virginia Hensen, Ernest Sponsler, Melvin

Swanson, Gerald Baker, LaVeda Vaughn, Roberta Cannon and Lyla Lee Snyder.

Marriage – Geraldine Mills and William Hook were married in West Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hembry and children, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mullins, Mr. and Mrs. James Buckingham, Joseph Buckingham, Jessie Negley, Raymond and Kenneth were visitors at the Bill Buckingham home.

100 YEARS AGO (May 18, 1922) Big Ball Tournament – Through the cooperation of the Decatur County Fair Association and businessmen and boosters of Leon, the biggest three-day celebration ever held in southern Iowa, was held at the Decatur County Fair grounds with $2,000 in purses for the baseball teams. The following officers and committees were on the job every minute: C.M. Akes, president; Ed Farquhar, secretary; Carl Monroe, treasurer; F.A. Townsend, R.H. Akes, tickets; Fred Teale, G.B. Price, music; E.E. Bell, Dick Gilham, E. Housh, C.H. Johnston, entertainment; O.E. Hull, W.F. Lindsey, advertising; P.E. Brady, C.A. Cherrington, R.R. Wilcox, decorating; Orel Estes, R.H. Akes, N. Griffin, finance; S.E. Benefiel, concessions; M.F. Springer, water.

Eighth Grade Commencement – The eighth grade commencement exercises of the Leon schools was held at the high school auditorium.

The graduates were : Robert Allen, Mussetta Alley, Margorie Baker, Pauline Barrett, Jennie Benefiel, Robert Bradley, Martha Bright, Margaret (continued on page 12)

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CORRESPONDENTS

Davis City

LINDA BOOTHE I had a ‘Wednesday Surprise’ and I was so touched. Melissa Witt Cory of Altoona stopped by when I was outside planting and I was sweat and dirt head to toe. She was driving around DC reminiscing about all the childhood memories she has of the town. Melissa’s mother, Valerie and I were friends back in the day and I also babysat with Melissa.

She loved Chris and Curtis and holds our time together as a special memory. Stop by on your next trip down this way when we both have more time to visit, Melissa!

Ramona Clark and Julie Boswell had lunch together on Wednesday in Osceola at a local restaurant.

Friends and lunch….what a combination!

Lots of Senior Receptions were going on this weekend.

Matthew Boothe’s reception was on Saturday at the home of his parents, Curtis and Missy Boothe. There was a large crowd, lots of fellowship and many, many congrats. My only family from Ames/ DSM were Tracey Boothe, Mack Boothe and great granddaughter, Wren. Curtis and his brother Chris look so much alike that little Wren was confused about Curtis…she asked if he was Papa, which is what she calls her grandpa Chris. She tagged him around like a little puppy cause Papa is her ‘favorite person’. Curtis loved it too but it was so sweet of our little darling to see the resemblance and be confused.

Sunday was HS Graduation at Central Decatur at 3:00 pm. It always draws a crowd and it was unbelievable all the awards, grants and scholarships this group of 56 received.

Congratulations to each and every one of the graduating seniors…Best wishes to ALL! I’ve so enjoyed watching you all grow up and become such nice young adults.

When you come back to Leon, please stop and let me know how you have continued your ‘learning experi-

ence of life’. I’d love to hear your stories.

On April 30th, DC had their cleanup day.

We had several volunteers that helped make the day a total success.

It was a rainy and miserable day. They climbed through the mud, got the trailers stuck in the mud and were totally soaked and exhausted. So I thought that I’d give a shout out to Josh Alley, Wyman Reed, Dave and Carol Proctor, June Kuster, Annette Boswell, Dell Lee, Paula Howell and Allen Sego. Because of them, there was 10,120 pounds of junk hauled out of town that day.

I was over due for an oil change in my car and had an appointment to get it changed but I headed to DSM last week anyway. During the trip, my “change oil’ light started blinking….and then the air bag light came on. Geez! Both those lights blinked all the way home from Des Moines. So, Tuesday I got the oil changed and the air bag situation taken care of. Now, my dilemma is that I have nothing to read while driving. Any new book suggestions out there?

Got news? Just give me a call at 4423595….Later, Linda

Grand River

MELINDA MACKEY City Wide Cleanup was held last Thursday through Saturday.

Kudos to everyone that utilized the favor the city offered to the community. It is also a much appreciated service generously offered to our community. However, I couldn't help but notice; even after City Wide Cleanup closed, lots of things were still showing up in the bin and actually on Broadway Street. And that's not ok. We have to do better, and I'm not sure of the solution.

The minutes from the City Council meeting are posted in the paper each month and on the Grand River Facebook page. Craig and Cheryl do a wonderful job getting me the announcements for this article.

Coffee at the Community Center has now been going on for a full year! Come have coffee through the week, each morning at the Community Center.

A little bit of history(1881-1981) Francis (sic) Metts, the only child of Richard and Margaret (Smith)

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Metts, was born in Decatur County, Iowa, Nov. 24, 1859. His father was killed in the Civil War at the Battle of Vicksburg, MS, when Frank was two years old. He and his mother, Margaret, made their home with his uncle Jim Smith until he grew to manhood. On Sept. 14, 1879, Frank married Eliza Jane (Jennie) Baker, daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Binning) Baker. Jennie was born Sept. 3, 1961 (1861?), in Dubuque County, Iowa. At age seven she with her family came to Decatur County in a covered wagon pulled by oxen.

The father had come to Decatur County one year before purchasing the land on which they settled. Frank and Jennie had eleven children, Della married Jasper Briner, Ethel married Paul Jones, Joe never married, Rachel married Boyce McConnell, Vera married Vern Glazebrook, Sylvia married Harley Reeves, Lola married Paul Swaim. Anna, Willy, Toddy, and Freedy died in infancy.

After the death of their daughter, Della Briner, they helped care for her children. Frank's mother, Margaret Ann, also made her home with them until her death at the age of 100 years. Frank and Jennie lived their entire married life in the Grand River area. Frank died June 24, 1937. Jennie lived in their home in Westerville as long as her health permitted.

She then moved to the home of her daughter, Rachel McConnell, who had a nursing home in Murray. Jennie died Nov. 21, 1949. Both, Jennie and Frank, are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery southeast of Grand River. Their children living in 1980 were Vera Glazebrook of Grand River and Lola Swaim of Martinsburg, Missouri.

Have a great week!

She has found 8 kitties so far with another litter still on the way!

Matt and Carin Dixon stopped by Liz Carpenter’s for a short visit Saturday afternoon.

Ivan Lane had a quiet week around his place. He did get out to check the cows.

Isadora Cote, daughter of Alma and Ronnie Mickelson, came home from Texas and the family celebrated Emaleigh Pierschbacher’s sweet 16 birthday!

Philinda Snethen and Kay Herring had a garage sale Saturday.

Liz Carpenter and Linda Perkins helped Nathan Silver and Ryan Martin chaperone the middle school fun night activities on Saturday evening.

Saturday night Kyle Booth, Kay Herring, and Philinda Snethen met up with Melissa, Abby, and Deb and Stuart Silver at Pizza Shack and enjoyed a meal and visiting.

Sunday Kay Herring and Philinda Snethen went to their nephew, Logan Coon’s graduation in Leon, Iowa, and the reception in Lineville.

Liz Carpenter and Linda Perkins went to Des Moines Sunday to do a little shopping.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and just a reminder that Memorial Day is fast approaching on Monday, May 31. Please take a few minutes to remember and honor those in the United States military that gave all in service to our country.

In the Library Loop MARY STONER

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, May 19th at 4PM as former library AmeriCorps member, Katrina Henderson hosts a book talk.

Katrina has published her own book, 'Housing of 300.' She will be discussing her writing and Andover publishing process as LIZ CARPENTER well as sharing from her book. Be sure to join Well, the Kansas us here at the library to City Royals don’t have learn more about her the best record in baseexperience becoming ball this summer, at an author. least not yet, but they Mark your calenhave played some pretdars for our Summer ty fun and high scoring Reading Program's games. I guess if you kick-off night on Friday, are going to lose, at June 3rd from 6-8PM least make it entertainin the library parking ing. Go Royals! lot. Stop by to get your Drew Parkhurst has reading log and a calbeen spending some endar of the summer's time working with a program offerings. All pony colt he got for his ages can participate. kids. Sounds like a fun Read great books, have project that the kids lots of fun, and earn will enjoy for years to amazing prizes. come. We’ll look for upJoin our Aloe Vera dates on the progress. fundraiser. For a $5.00 Liz Carpenter suggested donation, and Philinda Snethen you can take home an went to Firehouse 54 aloe vera plant in an in Eagleville, Missouri, adorable tin planter. last Tuesday for Taco This amazing plant is Tuesday! helpful in the home for Holly, Dylan, and use with burns, scrapes, Benson Parkhurst are sunburns, rashes and anxiously waiting for more. Perhaps you simBenson's sister to arrive. Holly has only 1 week left until her due date. They are hoping she decides to make her arrival soon!

Bre Main graduated from Northwest and her radiology program and now she is waiting to take her boards in a couple weeks. Clay Parkhurst just keeps working every day.

Always something to look forward to!

Donna Ogier had just another quiet week around the house. She washed winter blankets and coats and stored them for the summer.

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Fulkerson for Board of Supervisor My name is Steve Fulkerson. I am running for Decatur County Board of Supervisors. My main objective as a supervisor is to bring in manufacturing companies and jobs to Decatur County. If we can bring jobs, we can support new housing projects and build the tax base instead of raising taxes. We have 4 exits off a major interstate highway that we need to take advantage of for easy access to our local businesses.

As for me personally, I was raised on a farm in the Woodland area of Decatur County.

I graduated from Mormon Trail Community School. I worked locally for a few years until deciding to start a business and head out on the road taking out abandoned railroads. I have owned 4 different businesses in Decatur County.

I also worked for Decatur County Secondary Roads Department on the bridge crew, culvert crew Foreman and maintainer operator. I know the expenses involved in taking care of our roads and have been down every road in the county. If I have a complaint regarding the roads, I will know exactly where it is and what it is.

As for bringing industry to the area, I have done it from New York to here, so I know how.

On June 7th, I would appreciate your vote in the primaries.

Let’s give the children of Decatur County great opportunities and a reason to stay.

Paid for by Steve Fulkerson, 30086 State Hwy 2, Leon, Iowa 50144 ply like the look of this low maintenance plant.

Purchase one and support the library.

"The Iowa State Fair is looking for 10 individuals to honor during the first 10 days of the Iowa State Fair.

Your help is needed to identify Iowans who have made a significant contribution to their communities, while exemplifying the qualities and characteristics associated with Iowa - integrity, dependability, sense of community and a strong work ethic. The Iowan of the Day winners must have shown their true Iowa spirit through continued volunteerism and community or statewide involvement. All nominees must currently reside in Iowa." Entry forms are available at www.BlueRibbon Foundation.org or at the library. Nomination forms must be postmarked no later than July 1st.

The three Little Cards Preschooler classes made their final visit to the library for the school year on Thursday. With a graduation-themed story time, we read books about perseverance, elbow grease, and the power of adding 'yet' to the ends of our sentences. What a difference you can notice between "I can't ride a bike!" and "I can't ride a bike...YET!" I have really enjoyed reading, singing, laughing, dancing, and having fun with these young people. They are a bright and inquisitive bunch.

Wishing them all the best as they head off to kindergarten.

Please note: Little Tots Storytime continues on Thursday, 5/19, 5/26, and 6/2 at 11am.

Summer programming begins on Friday, June 3rd, so Little Tots will be on break until the fall. We will have many, great programming opportunities throughout the summer, though.

Check this article in the LJR and our Facebook

page for updates.

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

Weldon

KATHY MASON HISTORY OF WELDON My first recollection of Weldon was when we moved to Weldon from Illinois in the fall of 1895.

I was past 6 years old. My father, M.V. Shutts, my mother, sister Eys, brother Hommer, and myself, made up our family and it seemed that Weldon had been our home base since that time.

The first school I went to in Weldon was a two-room schoolhouse on the lot where Merlyn and Pauline Oiler used to live.

Before long, a larger school house was built at the present location of Weldon school. The school house later burned in 1917.

When the railroad came to Weldon in 1880, the merchants from Smyrna and Green Bay moved their businesses to Weldon as did many others.

Some of the early merchants were the Ruffoorns, McCarney, F.M. Jamison, Ed Lockwood and Barnef Goff.

John Barned moved his blacksmith shop to Weldon from Smyrna. Lou Farr had a cheese factory for several years. G.P. Jamison built a hospital and practiced medicine and surgery on the corner from the Christian Church.

LOCAL The Weldon Country Club is open from 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. A couple serves each Saturday all different foods.

Weldon Christian had 28 Easter morning service.

The Mothers received tulips. Jim Lane was the minister.

Brent and Kathy Mason took Nell Wright from Humeston to Bethany for dinner. Nell will be 95 in July. Nell Wright's mother Winfred was 98 when she died.

Everyone is welcome to call Kathy at 641-4455213 or 641-414-2954 with any news or mail to 107 2nd Ave West, Weldon, Iowa, 50264.

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Cardinals to Take State by Storm

Jack Scrivner in the long jump. Scrivner also competed in the shuttle hurdle and 110 meter hurdles.

(Track Photos by Maizee Lindsey) (continued from page 1) and 4x200.

The shuttle hurdle relay team of Tyke Hullinger, Matthew Boothe, Riley Norman and Jack Scrivner were automatic qualifiers earning a 1st place finish with a time of 1:02.01 and are repeats to state. The preliminaries for this race will

be held on Thursday, May 19, at 2:40 p.m.

The Cardinals enter as the 8th fastest team.

The top 8 teams then advance to the finals to be held on Saturday, May 21 at 12:15 p.m.

In addition to the shuttle hurdle, Scrivner will be competing in 2 individual events.

Scrivner received 2 individual golds at EBF, in the long jump with a personal best jump

Tate Swartz in the 4x800.

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of 21' 2.5", qualifying for state in the 8th position and ran the 110m hurdles in 15.68, qualifying for state with the 17th fastest time in Class 2A. Scrivner is scheduled to jump on Thursday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m. On Friday, May 20, Scrivner will compete in the 110m hurdle preliminaries at 3:20 p.m. The top 8 times then advance to the finals to be held on Saturday, May 21 at 1:15 p.m.

Two other championships were won at EBF by the teammates Tyke Hullinger, Trey Hullinger, Champ Walker and Evahn Jones in the 4x100 and 4x200, clocking a 45.01 and 1:32.28, respectively. The 4x100 is entering state with the 23rd fastest team, competing in the preliminaries on Friday, May 20 at 6:40 p.m. The top 8 teams then advance to the finals to be held on Saturday, May 21 at 3:40 p.m. The 4x200 is entering state with the 8th fastest team and will compete on Friday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m.

Tyke Hullinger with a time of 11.78 earned a silver in the 100m dash, with a photo finish of the first place running an 11.73. Tyke enters the state tournament with the 24th fastest time and will compete in the preliminaries on Thursday, May 19 at 6:45 p.m. The top 8 then advance to the finals to be held on Saturday, May 21 at 12:55 p.m.

Vincent Carcamo had almost an exact situation running in the 800m run, clocking a 2:03.93 for his silver, right behind the winning time of 2:03.58 at EBF. Carcamo has his first appearance on the blue oval, qualifying with the 16th fastest time, competing on Saturday, May 21 at 11:10 a.m.

The 4x800 relay team of Tate Swartz, Gunnar Smith and Isaiah Brunk are a repeat to state in addition to teammate Carcamo this year, earning a silver at EBF with the time of 8:33.05. The Cardinals enter as the 11th fastest team, competing on Thursday, May 19 at 5:50 p.m..

The Lady Cardinals' shuttle hurdle relay team of Makenna Perkins, Hadley Bell, Addy Schreck, and River Hamaker, finished 2nd at EBF getting their ticket punched for their first State Meet appearance.

The relay ran a time of 1:12.81, entering the

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Evahn Jones handing off to Tyke Hullinger in the 4x200, both also competed in the 4x100.

Champ Walker handing off to Trey Hullinger in the 4x200, both also competed in the 4x100.

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BOYS EBF The Cardinal boys' team competed well for a 3rd place team finish with 108 points. MidPrairie earned first with 124 and Mediapolis second, with 114.

Other points were earned by: Trey Hullinger ran a strong 200m dash with a time of 23.4 for third; Walker with a 12.24 in the 100m dash earned 4th place; Norman clocked a 1:00.11 in the 400m hurdles for 4th place; M. Boothe ran the 110m hurdles in 17.03 for 5th place; Jones jumped 20' 3.5" for 6th place; and Quentin Coffelt threw a 109' 8" in the discus Tyke Hullinger qualified in all 4 events for State for 8th.

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Cardinals Qualify for State Track

Matthew Boothe in the shuttle hurdle.

(Track Photos by Maizee Lindsey)

Riley Norman in the shuttle hurdle. (continued from page 6)

the 100m dash in 11.98 seconds along with Walker with a bronze in place with 106 points 12.39. followed by Lenox with Carcamo ran his 100, Clarke 95, Chariton way to a 2:03.39 time 52, Creston 44, Mount for a gold in the 800m Ayr 42, SEW 20, East run joined by Smith for Union 19, Wayne 14 and 3rd in 2:10.09.

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Girls Track

By Coach Jacob Stamper The Central Decatur Cardinals made the long drive to Eddyville to compete in a Class 2A District track meet on Thursday, May 12th. In a very tough district that saw Mid-Prairie take 1st with 183 points, Davis County 2nd with 112, Eddyville-Blakesburg 3rd with 86, the CD girls took 4th with 66 points and recorded the highest finish at a 2A district meet in school history. The remainder of the team standings were as follows. Albia 5th (61), Cardinal 6th (54), Mediapolis 7th (46), Louisa-Muscatine 8th (44), Centerville 9th (33), Chariton 10th (21), Van Buren 11th (20) and Central Lee 12th (15).

Mara Dykes lead with a toss of 28-00 and Emma Richards a 1904.50 in the shot put.

In the high jump, Makenna Perkins

placed 8th with a jump of 4-04. River Hamaker came in to the high jump with high expectations and a repeat trip to state in mind.

She finished 3rd with a jump of 4-10 and the statewide tiebreaker rules meant that state was sadly not going to happen this year for her.

Lexi Jensen threw 97-07, which was a season PR in the discus, finishing in 5th place.

Preslee Jones threw 53-06.

Chloe Hamaker jumped a 15-00.50 finishing 6th and Hallee Hamilton 7th on the night tying her season best with a 14-05.

Mya Applegate, Hallee, Lauren Martin, and Chloe took 5th in the sprint medley with a best time for this group of 2:02.36.

Hadley Bell, Harrisen Bevan, Abigail Leahy, and Aniston Jones ran a season PR of 10:59.11 in the 4x800 taking 5th place.

In the shuttle hur-

Vincent Carcamo in the 800m run, also competed in the 4x800.

dle, Makenna, Hadley, Addy Schreck, and River took 2nd place in 1:12.81, earning an automatice qualifying trip to State track!

Annika Evertsen ran the 100m dash in 15.07 and Gatlynn Miller with a 15.15.

The distance medley team of Amy Potter, Nora Demassue, Logan Proctor, and Harrisen earned 8th place in a time of 5:04.33.

In the 400m run, Jenna Young ran a 1:22.35 and Preslee a 1:31.54.

The 4x200 saw Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and Chloe run a 1:53.63 which was a huge season PR and took 4th place, missing state by 1.83 seconds.

Hamaker and Makenna ran in the 100 meter hurdles taking 3rd in 17.22, and 4th in 17.39, respectively which was her season PR. The Oesch girls ran in the 800m for the team with Jamie Oesch running a season best of 2:58.15 and Haley Oesch with her own season PR of 3:21.06.

In the 200m dash, Nora ran her own PR of 31.56 and teammate Mikayla Morgan ran a PR in 32.53.

In the 400 meter hurdles, Bell was 4th in 1:14.11 while teammate Makenna Perkins ran a time of 1:18.70 which was her PR for the season.

The 1500m saw Bevan taking 5th place in 5:47.68 and Aniston running a PR of 5:56.21.

The 4x100 relay saw Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and River running a PR of 52.87. This time was one of the fastest times ran in CD history in the 4x100 and was 1.03 seconds off of the school record set in 1981. This was good enough for 4th place on the night but sadly this group missed qualifying for state by .26 of a second.

In the 4x400 Abigail Leahy, Addy, Chloe, and Hadley finished 6th in a time of 4:36.04.

CD Meet Where did the 90 degree weather come from!? In the space of 5 days the season went from feeling like winter conditions to 4th of July weather. This didn't stop the girls from running to a second place finish at the Central Decatur Coed Meet on Monday, May 9th. Sadly, the meet was cancelled in the midst of the 1500m, due to lightning, so the 4x100 and 4x400 relays did not get to run on the night.

Final team standings were Wayne 1st (116 points), CD 2nd (77), Clarke 3rd (60), Mount

Ayr 4th (52), Lenox 5th (51), Creston 6th (39), Centerville 7th (30), SEW, Chariton, and East Union all tied for 8th (20).

Hamaker took first with a jump of 5-03, Izzy Triggs 7th (4-06), and Makenna (4-04).

Mara tossed the shot put, (26-07.50), Emma (21-01.50) and Preslee (20-07).

The discus saw Lexi Jensen 3rd (97-05) and Preslee (47-01) and Emma (42-02).

Chloe and Hallee both competed in the Long Jump taking 4th (14-01) and 7th (1308.25), respectively.

The sprint medley got the team going with a strong 2nd place finish in 2:03.51 by Mya, Hallee, Lauren, and Chloe.

The 4x800 saw Harrisen, Abigail, Jamie, and Aniston claim 1st place in 11:25.52.

The shuttle hurdle relay team of Makenna, Hadley, Addy, and River ran a 6 second PR and took 2nd place in 1:11.81.

An army of CD girls ran in the 100m dash on the night in a field of 53 runners. Lauren lead the way with a 13.89 (4th) and was followed by Mya 15.07, Amy 15.19, Nora 15.23, Gatlynn 15.29, Annika 15.33, Izzy 15.43, Jenna 15.58, Logan Proctor 15.70, Mikayla 16.12, Preslee 17.51, Mara 17.86, Haley 18.19, and Emma 18.29.

The distance medley saw Amy, Nora, Logan, and Harrisen run 5:11.59 for 4th place.

Jenna 1:22.38 and Haley 1:26.82, both ran in the 400m dash.

The 4x200 team of Hallee, Lauren, Mya, and Chloe took 3rd in 1:54.70.

The girls showed off their depth in the 100 meter hurdles placing 4 in the top 10 and 6 in the top 19 on the night.

Makenna ran a 17.44 PR (4th), Hadley went 17.72 PR (6th), and River 18.01 (8th). Addy Schreck ran a 18.18 PR, Mikayla 19.90 PR and Amy a 21.20 PR. Jamie was the lone 800m runner for the team and ran a PR of 3:04.50 for 8th.

The 200m saw 40 girls running, 8 of them from CD. Abigail, used primarily as a 400m and higher distance runner, ran in her first 200m on the year, taking 5th place in 29.51.

Aniston, another distance runner, ran a 30.78. Annika 31.07, Nora 31.96, Logan 32.55 PR, Izzy 34.19, Mikayla 34.22, and Jenna 34.46 all ran hard.

In the 400 meter hurdles, Hadley 1:12.29 (2nd), and Makenna 1:23.03 (5th) ran hard.

Harrisen started off

Isaiah Brunk in the 4x800.

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Makenna Perkins in the shuttle hurdle.

Hadley Bell in the shuttle hurdle.

Addy Schreck in the shuttle hurdle.

River Hamaker in the shuttle hurdle. the 1500m in a very controlled and smart manner, sitting in 2nd and drafting off the leader until around the 600m mark in the race before making her move.

Right as Harrisen took the lead, the official fired off two shots and

the announcement was made that the meet was cancelled due to lightning immediately. This left some disappointed 4x100 and 4x400 relay runners on the night.

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Gunnar Smith in the 4x800.

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Rodger’s Recollections

by Rodger Gatton There’s an old saying, “A fool and his money are soon parted”. I think there might have been a few times in my life when I was that fool. At any given moment, it seems that each of us is either a buyer or a seller. On any given day, we may play both roles, but some of us seem to amass larger fortunes than others.

There’s also another saying dealing with money, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer”. I believe I read about this little thought game somewhere, years ago, or else it came to me in a dream. Suppose we gathered together all the money in the world, then apportioned it equally to every adult on earth, so everyone was equal monetarily.

How long do you suppose it would be, before the distribution of fortunes would be back to just about where it was before the equalization occurred? I don’t think it would be long; perhaps a few years, a decade at most. Some people seem to naturally have a way of getting money from others. Others seem to naturally be able to get rid of their money in a hurry. I’m not talking about thieves and robbers here, just honest dealings between sellers and buyers, where some goods or services are traded for currency.

Are there any tricks that can cause a halfway intelligent person to give up a little bit more of his/her money?

Of course! Very likely always have been, ever since the first caveman traded his fur coat for a new club and some shiny rocks. One of the tricks is putting an item “On Sale”. Doesn’t it give you a good feeling to buy something that was recently selling for much more? No one likes paying MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) or the sticker price, if an item can be had for a discount. Whole stores are dedicated to selling so-called discounted merchandise. One such store where I occasionally shop, frequently sends me coupons good for up to 30% off.

When I get there, I may find the pants I wanted are already discounted and, when I check out, if I’ve spent a certain amount, I might also get a coupon good for ten dollars off on a future purchase.

Often there are things with such big discounts, it makes me think perhaps they were priced a little (or a lot) higher than they should have been. An example would be a pickup marked down by about $8000 at the end of the year. I have doubts the dealer is selling the truck at a loss even then, but how would you like being one who bought an identical truck earlier in the year, without the big discount?

A very old tactic, which I’m surprised is still being used, is ending the price of an item with nines. Is there still anyone who thinks

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an item advertised at $49.99 is a price in the 40s; who doesn’t recognize it’s really a cost of $50? Is there anyone who thinks a home priced at $249,900 isn’t awfully close to a quarter-million dollars?

One custom that seems almost absurd in regard to gas prices these days, is continuing to end all the prices per gallon in 9/10 cent.

I’m pretty sure there is a negligible difference between $3.899 and $3.90. Why not end this archaic practice now, and just use whole cents? Actually, did it make much more sense when gas was 30 cents per gallon, advertised as $0.299? It still was only a tenth of a cent less. Imagine chopping up a penny into ten parts, and one of those pieces is what you saved by buying the gas at $0.299 instead of $0.30.

Here’s a commonly used tactic for drawing in potential customers: “Buy one, get one free”, sometimes abbreviated BOGO. Do you suppose that’s really true?

I’m going to include another one here, too: “Free Shipping”.

Whoever said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”, I’m sure meant it to cover other things beside lunches. How many, when you see these terms, think you are really getting something for free? Raise your hands. OK, put them down. I didn’t really think anyone would raise them.

A man whose voice and face I am so tired of hearing and seeing, who gets the mute or a channel change whenever I’m close to the remote, started out selling pillows with the BOGO method. This was several years ago, and I was actually needing some pillows about that time. The price, if I remember correctly, was about $99 for one pillow. Of course, if you get one free, that’s like cutting the price in half. Still more than what I wanted to pay.

I ended up getting two rather nice pillows at a Bed Bath & Beyond store, for about half the cost of the two-forone deal being offered.

Even though I’ve tried to not listen, I believe I subconsciously absorbed that the pillow guy is now selling his pillows for about $30.

Oh, I mean $29.99 each, closer to what they should have been in the first place.

As for the free shipping offer, there’s no way I’m going to believe that one either.

How difficult is it to simply raise the price of an item to cover whatever it costs to ship? If a merchant were being truthful, it would be said that shipping was included in their prices.

Finally, here’s a tactic that’s being used these days to sell you more than you intended to buy. Companies are advertising an introductory price on everything from face creams to pain pills and health supplements.

They offer an introductory deal for “preferred” customers. Know what that means? It means when you get the big deal, you are also signing up for future automatic shipments, billed to your credit card. Of course, you can cancel at any time, but they are counting on you forgetting to cancel, so they can send and bill for that second shipment, at regular price.

I checked one web site carefully, before ordering some skin-care products, and thought I’d determined there was not an automatic shipment clause. Well,

there was, though it must have been in the fine print. I refused the package, asked my credit card company to remove the charge,

which they did. I wanted to order some advertised pain reliever, but it was the same kind of deal. No wonder they say 75% of those who

try it, go on to reorder.

Half of those are likely the ones who forgot to cancel.

Cardinal Golfers Finish Season; Boothe Misses Advancing by a Stroke

with a score of 310. Van Meter also advanced to Districts with a score of 342. Central Decatur did not have a team score.

The individual scores for CD were Matt Boothe 85, Kole Jackson 106, and Grant Boyd 113. Matt Boothe made a valiant effort to advance to the second round but fell one stroke short of the 84 it took to qualify as an individual.

The Lady Cards finished their season at 2A Regional play in Winterset on Friday, May 13. The Cards were represented by Ari Nopoulos who shot 125 and Courtney Olsen who finished with 149.

By Gary Hayworth Central Decatur golf teams hosted Wayne and Martensdale/St. Mary's on Monday, May 9. Wayne boys won the meet with a score of 196. The medalists were RC Hicks and Nash Buckingham of Wayne with scores of 44 and 46. The scores for Central Decatur were Kole Jackson 57 and Jeb Eslick 90.

On the girl's side of the tee, Wayne won

Smith at District Tennis

The district tennis tournament was held in Knoxville on Monday, May 9th.

Spencer Smith of CD and his doubles partner Blane Wallace of Chariton took 3rd place out of 16 doubles teams. Smith and Wallace are the first alternates for the state tennis tournament to be held later this month.

the meet with a score of 256. CD shot 263 and Martensdale/St Mary's did not have a full team. Medalist was Ari Nopoulos of Central Decatur with a score of 57. The other scores for the Lady Cards were Maggie Layton and Courtney Olsen 68 and Cadence Clark 70.

Central Decatur boys' golf team finished their season at Sectional play Wednesday, May 11, at the Leon Country Club.

Des Moines Christian won the meet

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Boys' Track (continued from page 7) tinued with the first place earnings in the 110m hurdles in 16 seconds flat, joined by M. Boothe for a 4th place finish in 16.46.

Scrivner and Jones were the 1st and 2nd place leaders in the long jump, with a leap of 20' 9" and 19' 11.5", respectively.

Trey Hullinger sped his way in the 200m dash in 23.82 seconds for a silver.

Norman ran a solid 1:00.91 for a bronze in the 400m hurdles along with M. Boothe in 1:02.17 for 5th place.

The Cardinal 4x200 and the shuttle hurdle relay teams both earned another gold. In the 4x200, Jones, Tyke Hullinger, Walker, and Trey Hullinger clocked a 1:33.26 and the shuttle hurdle team of Tyke Hullinger, Scrivner, M. Boothe and Norman ran a 1:01.47.

Coffelt placed 4th in the discus with a throw of 114' 6".

The sprint medley relay team of M. Boothe, S. Boothe, Buckingham and Rasmussen ran a 1:50.72 for 6th place.

Other results: G. Buckingham, 200m dash, 26.44; Anden Hall, 400m dash, 1:08.11; Tyler Schrandt, 400m dash, 1:11.1; Maddox Kistler, 3200m run, 15:18.62; distance medley relay team of Leeper, Nolan Pierson, Gavin Smith and Sheetz, 4:31.25; Kelley, shot put, 33' 6.25' and discus, 82' 7"; and Coffelt, shot put, 33' 3".

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PUBLIC NOTICES 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.

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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.

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CITY OF LEON

RESOLUTION 2022-14 RESOLUTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY

WHEREAS, the City of Leon owns certain real property described as: The north 82 ft of the 16.5 ft wide alley between 203 SW 2nd St. and 205 SW 2nd St. (parcels 0732231002 and 0732231003) (This real estate will be surveyed to provide for legal description). and WHEREAS, the City of Leon held a public hearing on May 9, 2022 on the proposed sale of this property; WHEREAS, after the public hearing and considering the comments made at said hearing, the Leon City Council desires to sell the abovedescribed property “as is” to Melanie Puck for $1500.00 without an abstract by quit claim deed upon payment of the purchase price.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Leon, Iowa shall sell the real property to Melanie Puck for $1500.00 without an abstract, in “as is” condition, by quit claim deed upon payment of the purchase price. Melanie Puck shall be responsible for all closing costs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Leon authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to sign a quit claim deed on behalf of the City of Leon to transfer the property to Melanie Puck.

Motion by Jerry Parsons.

Seconded by Cody Cooper.

Jerry Parsons, aye Tonya Lindsey, aye Daniel Moffett, aye Jonathan Erb, aye Cody Cooper, aye PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of May 2022.

SIGNED: Robert Frey Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Sheetz City Clerk 1t16 May 18, 2022

CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for May 10, 2022 Central Decatur Board of Education Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met for a work session in the High School Library on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Board members present: Cayle Buckingham, Cassy Allen, Sean Saxton, and Andrew Sullivan. Amber Swartz joined electronically.

Board members absent: None Others in attendance were: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, Chad Alley-Estes Construction Project Coordinator and one guest.

Board Vice-President Allen called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.

The work session was held to interview two architectural design firms to facilitate a process that will result in the creation of a Facilities Master Plan for the district. Chad Alley, Estes Construction Project Coordinator, gave a procedural overview for the meeting.

Martin Gardner Architecture and FEH Design reviewed their qualifications, scope of services, and associated fees. The Board then reflected on the merits of each design firm. No action was taken during the work session.

The work session ended at 9:42 p.m.

Cassy Allen Vice-President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t16 May 18,2022

CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for May 10, 2022 Central Decatur Board of Education Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Board members present: Cassy Allen, Cayle Buckingham, Andrew Sullivan, and Sean Saxton. Amber Swartz joined electronically.

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

Board Vice-President Allen called the meeting to order at 9:43 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for May 10, 2022.

• Minutes of the previous meeting on April 12, 2022.

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

Lunch.

Summary list of bills for May: General Fund $80,240.81; Activity Fund $31,503.11; Lunch Fund $49,550.62; PPEL Fund $793.00; Capital Projects Fund $34,352.27; Bond and Interest Fund $377,875.00; Scholarship Fund $754.00.

• Funds in the amount of $17,277.76 will be transferred from the general fund to the lunch fund.

This transfer provides the lunch fund with a portion of the federal COVID-19 funding (Education Stabilization Fund-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II – ESSER II) for COVID-19 expenses incurred.

• One open enrollment application for a student to attend CAM CSD – Iowa Connections Academy was approved which qualified due to a change in residence and guardianship.

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

by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously.

• One open enrollment application for a CD resident student to attend Mormon Trail was denied due to the application filed late with no good cause. Motion by Sullivan, second by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously.

ACTION ITEMS: • District Facility Projects: o The Board selected FEH Design to create a Facilities Master Plan and provide project development for door entries, safety/security, and HVAC projects. Motion by Saxton, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the purchase of new playground equipment for North Elementary from Play-Pro in the amount of $18,999. Grant funding from 5210, Healthiest State Initiative in the amount of $16,000 will support this purchase. Motion by Buckingham, second by Sullivan.

Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the $205,502.00 bid from Commercial Roof Coatings to redo the roofs at South Elementary, North Elementary, and North Elementary gym. Motion by Buckingham, second by Sullivan.

Motion carried unanimously.

• Personnel: o The Board approved the tentative agreements for certified and classified staff for the 20222023 school year.  Certified (CDEA) – Provides step and lane advancement, adds $150 to the generator base, and a one-time supplement in the amount of $600 to the career increment for existing employees that have been on the career increment prior to the 2022-2023 school year for a total package increase of 3.3%.  Classified (CDCSEA) – Provides step advancement for years of service and an increase of .40 cents to the base hourly wage for a total package increase of 3.48%.

Motion by Buckingham, second by Saxton. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the list of certified and classified staff for 2022-2023 contracts. Motion by Saxton, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously.

• Personnel cont’d: o The Board approved the following as summer school teachers: Seth Baumfalk, Bailey Gwinn, Jenny Jones, Lisa Jackson, Beth Hall, Melissa Eakes, Sara Linhart, Ben Stoner, Steve Neilssen, Cathy Cornell, Eily Hall, and Carlee Hamilton. Motion by Sullivan, second by Buckingham.

Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the following hires: Zach Clark – Special Education Coordinator; Katelyn Rogers – Secondary Social Studies; Carrie Coulson – Middle School Math; Cody Ferguson – Secondary Physical Education; Bailey Gwinn – Transitional Kindergarten; Teacher Leadership: Laci Erke and Britney Baker – Instructional Coaches; and Bonnie Clark, Tracy Martin, Tracy Andrews, Whitney Hanthorn, Tricia Applegate, Annie Nickell, and Heidi Bell as Teacher Mentors. Motion by Saxton, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the lane change request for Bailey Gwinn to move from BA to BA+12 the 2022-2023 school year, pending review and submission of supporting documentation. Motion by Buckingham, second by Swartz.

Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the following coach hires: Reece Tedford – Head JH Girls Track and Chad Ray – Head JH Girls Basketball.

Motion by Saxton, second

by Swartz. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board accepted the resignation from

the following effective the end of the school year: Jacob Stamper – Elementary Teacher; Annie Nickell – New Teacher Mentor Coordinator; and Devin Brines - Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach. Motion by Saxton, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • Superintendent Coffelt talked about staff appreciation week and recognized the leadership the Board has provided this past year in honor of May as School Board Recognition month. He also shared a staff appreciation video.

• Upcoming Dates: a.

Graduation: Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3 p.m. b.

Special Meeting: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 7:15 pm – High School Library. c.

Regular Meeting: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. - High School Library.

Buckingham moved the meeting be adjourned at 10:47 p.m. Second by Sullivan.

BILLS FOR APPROVAL MAY 10, 2022 PPEL Fund GreatAmerica Financial Services Monthly lease for copy machines

$793.00 Total $793.00 Capital Projects Fund Bond & Interest Fund Monthly Transfer for Sales Tax Revenue Bond Principal & Interest Payment $34,352.27 Total $34,352.27 Bond & Interest Fund Pinnacle Public Finance July 1, 2022 Sales Tax Revenue Bond - Principal & Interest Payment $377,875.00 Total $377,875.00 Transfers Transfer of ESSER (COVID) funds from General Fund to Lunch Fund $17,277.76 Total Transfers $17,277.76 Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Andersen Erickson Milk for breakfast/ lunch $3,787.88 BMO Mastercard catering food, general supplies,

$5,362.85 CD General Fund 2022 Farm to School Pigs for lunch program

$3,898.00 Harris School Solutions EZ School Pay Fee for April $16.25 Hy-Vee bread and special diet items $1,809.72 Leon Hardware and Appliance Water bottles for team meals/lunch

$1,234.75 Loffredo Inc Produce for breakfast and lunch $9,892.08 Martin Bros nonfood and food supplies main truck

$23,358.49 Sam’s Club CACFP snacks granola bars etc

$190.60 Fund Total: $49,550.62 ACTIVITY FUND AND FUND 81 BILLS FOR APPROVAL 5-10-2022 Akers, Kathleen Reimburse / Senior Trip Supplies

137.45 Amazon Class Of 2023 Prom Supplies & NHS Graduation Supplies 859.00 Andrews, Tracy Reimburse / Prom Supplies 120.42 Bailey, Marcey FFA Calf Show Pay Out 50.00 Bethards, Keegan Prom Photos 300.00 BMO Financial Group General Athletic Equipment, Senior Trip-Food, Travel & Admission Fees, Spring Concession, Track & Prom Supplies, General Athletic & Football Travel 8,413.80 BSN Sports, Inc. Track & Baseball Supplies 2,516.20 Casey’s Business Mastercard FFA Supplies 172.13 Cater 2 U, Llc Class Of 2023 Prom Supplies 90.00 CD General Fund Winter Concession Pay 4,529.04 Chariton High School Track Entry Fee 95.00 Choponis, Rich Track Official 320.00 Clarke High School Track Entry Fees 260.00 Coffey, Skylar FFA Calf Show Pay Out 75.00 Comfort Inn FFA State Convention Hotel

2,116.80 Dannco Boys Basketball & Track Supplies 300.40

Devries, Lainey FFA Calf Show Pay Out 250.00 Doese Photography FFA Convention Photos 677.00 East Union CSD Track Entry Fees 375.00 Formal Fashions Inc. Concert Uniforms 225.36 Frost, Kevin Track Official 160.00 Graphic Edge Boys Basketball Apparel 1,569.31 Hy-Vee FFA Supplies 58.73 Iowa FFA Association FFA Registrations & Meals 1,101.00 Iowa Swine Jackpot Assoc.

Sanction Fee 346.00 Johnston, Shelby FFA Calf Show Pay Out 75.00 Joiner, Zoe FFA Calf Show Pay Out 150.00 Jones, Lisa Prom DJ 500.00 Lakeview Country Club Golf Entry Fees & Meals 32.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc General Athletic Supplies 159.59 Linhart, Kyle FFA Calf Show Pay Out 50.00 Madrid Community Schools Track Entry Fee 100.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co. Spring Concession Supplies 1,046.59 McCullough, Drew FFA Calf Show Pay Out 100.00 Mount Ayr Athletics Track Entry Fees 270.00 Mount Ayr Community School Golf Entry Fees & Meals 75.00 National FFA Organization FFA Supplies 36.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr. Track Supplies 32.25 Panorama Community School District Track Entry Fee 200.00 Pepsi-Cola Spring Concession Supplies 869.09 Preserve On Rathbun Lake Golf Entry Fees & Meals 90.00 Rieck, Carson FFA Calf Show Pay Out 250.00 Sam’s Club Spring Concession Supplies 264.98 Signature Signs FFA Supplies 244.37 Six Fifteen Graphics FFA Apparel 342.00 Smith, James Track Official 160.00 Southwest Valley Schools Golf Entry Fees & Meals 68.00 Sportdecals, Inc. Track Supplies 317.60 Suhr, Haidyn FFA Calf Show Pay Out 100.00 Technology Student Association TSA National Conference Registration & Supplies 393.00 Thomas, Taylor FFA Calf Show Pay Out 150.00 Van Meter Community School Track Entry Fee 100.00 Winterset Community Schools Track Entry Fee 210.00 Activity Fund Total

$31,503.11

Fund 81 Six Fifteen Graphics Fundraising MerchandiseA.Leeper Scholarship

754.00 Fund 81 Total $754.00 GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 5-10-2022 Agriland FS, Inc. Gas & Diesel 14,922.16 Ahlers & Cooney, Pc Registration 75.00 Alliant Energy / IPL Electricity 9,996.52 Amazon Instructional, Tech, Building & General Supplies 824.04 Atco International Transportation General Supplies836.00 BMO Financial Group Instructional & General Supplies, Admission Fees & Software 1,503.22 BSN Sports, Inc. Nsurance Covered Grounds Fixtures

1,179.99 Cintas Transportation General Supplies105.34 City Of Leon Water - Sewer - Garbage 4,209.21

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Decatur County Auditor Recycle Fees 750.00 Decatur County Golf Club HS Golf Rental Fee 1,500.00 Delta Metals Llc Grant Paid Ag Instructional Supplies

820.81 Des Moines Register Library Periodical 14.06 Dollar General Instructional Supplies 22.90 Donovan Group Iowa Communication Services 2,500.00 Employee Benefit Systems Psf & Cobra Fees 766.74 Energy Association Of Iowa Schools Radon Testing Supplies 300.00 Evertsen, Rudy Purchased Service 40.00 Gilbert True Value Building & Instructional Supplies 313.49 Great America Financial Services Copier Maintenance 260.20 GRM Networks Internet & Telephone 1,327.30 Heartland AEA #11 Instructional Supplies 40.87 Hewlett’s Quality Lawn & Pest Control Pest Control Service 190.00 Hillyard/Des Moines Sanitary Supply Building, Cleaning & Paper Supplies

2,750.45 Holmes Murphy Consulting Fees 1,950.00 Hy-Vee Instructional Supplies 582.51 Iowa Assoc. Of Ag Educators Registration 275.00 Iowa Dept. Of Human Services Non-Fed Share Medicaid 2,642.14 Iowa Prison Industries Grounds Supplies 40.90 J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Instructional Supplies 608.99 Jensen, Robert Grounds Upkeep Service 200.00 Jostens, Inc. General Supplies 698.58 Keeney, Aaron Grant Paid Ag Instructional Supplies 4,000.00 Kimball Midwest Repair Parts 1,192.93 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Building & Instructional Supplies

455.93 Leon Journal-Reporter Publication Fees & Supplies 1,732.82 LT’s Auto Body & Repair Llc Vehicle Repair Service 3,167.00 Lynch Dallas, Pc. Legal Service 544.50 McMillin, Dr. Timothy A. Purchased Service 175.00 Medical Enterprises, Inc. Drug Testing Kits 50.00 Midwest Automatic Fire Building Maintenance Service 403.00 Midwest Bus Parts, Inc. Repair Parts 2,237.15 Northland Products Company Oil 984.24 Perfection Learning Library Books 492.09 School Health Corporation Nurse Supplies 41.20 Smith Feeder Supply, Inc. Transportation General Supplies 52.00 Southwestern Community College Bus Driver Training 480.00 Symmetry Energy Solutions Llc Natural Gas 4,689.46 Tharp Lawn Care Lawn Service 1,000.00 Timberline Billing Service Llc Purchased Service 342.22 Travis Mechanical & Controls Llc Hvac Repair 2,011.30 Truck Center Companies Repair Parts 852.84 U.S. Cellular Custodial Cell Service 75.65 Watson Auto Parts Transportation General Supplies & Repair Parts 245.06 Yoder Machine Shop Ag Instructional Building 2,770.00 TOTAL $80,240.81 Cassy Allen Vice-President ATTEST: Becky Broich Board Secretary 1t16 May 18,2022

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PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF LEON

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 9, 2022 6:00 PM Mayor Bob Frey called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Daniel Moffett, Cody Cooper, Jerry Parsons, and Tonya Lindsey. Jonathan Erb was absent.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by D Moffett to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

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

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to adopt RESOLUTION 202214: RESOLUTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY, selling a vacated alley to Melanie Puck for $1,500. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve signing the SWIPCO Subrecipient Agreement and Grant Budget Amendment.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by C Cooper to deny paying the plumbing bill for the sewer backup at 604 NW 7TH. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by T Lindsey to approve the temporary placement of a dumpster at 202 N Main St. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by C Cooper to deny absorbing the cost of replacing the trash can at 607 SE 3rd. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by D Moffett seconded by C Cooper to table moving forward with the land purchase proposal from the Decatur County Hospital. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve the demo grant application for 307 S Main. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by D Moffett to approve the salary increase from $46,500 to $47,000 for Public Works Director Connor Christensen following his acquisition of a Class B CDL. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by T Lindsey to approve the purchase of a shipping container for the price of $4,464.50 from Terra Leinard for the Public Works Department. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Parsons to approve the replacement of

WAYNE-RINGGOLDDECATUR COUNTY SOLID WASTE COMMISSION

May 11, 2022 Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the next scheduled meeting.

A meeting of the WayneRinggold-Decatur County Solid Waste Management Commission was held on the 11th day of May 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the Landfill in Grand River, Iowa.

Commissioners and staff present were Colby Holmes, Dave Dotts, Jonathan Erb, Doug Collier and Sheila Caldwell.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously.

Colby Homes, Vice Chair, opened the meeting at 5:58 p.m.

Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve the agenda.

A motion to approve the minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting was made by Dotts/Erb. The Board discussed raises for employees. Erb/ Dotts made a motion to approve a 5.89% raise for landfill employees.

The Board discussed a raise for the contract laborer. Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve a pay raise for contract laborer.

The Board discussed authorizing Doug Collier to sign documents necessary regarding purchase of dozer.

Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve authorization for Doug Collier to sign any documents necessary regarding purchase of new dozer.

The need to raise the price of tires was discussed.

Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve raising the price of car tires by $1.00 per tire, effective immediately.

The FY23 budget was reviewed. Dotts/Erb made a motion to approve the FY23 budget with three minor revisions.

Erb/Dotts made a motion to adjourn.

The next board meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

Colby Holmes Vice Chair Sheila Caldwell Secretary 1t16 May 18, 2022

the garage door at the city shop by purchasing a new door at a proposed cost of $6,034.68 plus installation costs. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by D Moffett to table action on changing the wage of the swimming pool manager. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Parsons seconded by C Cooper to approve having a city-wide

cleanup on June 6-8, 2022 if Jim’s Sanitation is available to provide dumpsters on those dates. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by T Lindsey seconded by C Cooper to adjourn at 7:44 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 1t16 May 18, 2022

May Claims Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax $44.10 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel/No Lead $6,080.56 Alliant Energy Gas/Electric Service $13,114.75 Amazon Books/Srp/ Dvds/Board $658.78 Aramark Rugs $135.42 Baker And Taylor Books Books $209.36 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax $13,091.82 Cengage Learning-Gale Books $122.52 Chem-Sult Inc Chemicals $5,341.45 Christensen Connor Reimb Cdl Trng $495.00 Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life $312.54 Courtney Michael & Deb Demo 600 SE Vine $5,000.00 Craven Judy Reimb Towing $269.64 Creative Product Source I Magnets $269.57 Decatur County Sheriff Communication Contract $1,505.08 Delta Dental Delta Dental $539.30 Demco Laminate $307.95 Easton Elmer Demo 100 SW White $5,000.00 Eftps Fed/Fica Tax $8,629.83 Gilbert True Value Bulbs $180.71

Graceland University Amer GRM Networks Hach Company Harlequin Reader Service Healthies You Heiman Fire Equipment Hewlett’s Quality Lawn Ca Hlt Auto & Tire Hy-Vee Food Store Ia State Withholding Iowa One Call Ipers Jim’s Sanitation & Truck

Srp Worker $150.00 Phone/Internet $544.54 Chemicals $269.64 Books $40.44 Healtiest Pre $192.00 Hoses $350.40 Pest Control $160.00 Tie Rod Rep $237.68 Pancake Brkft $710.11 State Tax $1,851.00 One Calls $45.10 Ipers $9,500.69 Refuse Collection $24,261.18 Keystone Laboratories Testing $1,097.50 Kone Inc Quarterly Elevator Contract $1,296.81 Leon Hardware & Appliance Generac $709.74 Leon Journal Reporter Publications $390.43 Lorrie Scrivner Community Center Contract $174.00 Lt’s Auto Mirror $302.50 Mc2 Inc Lamp/Sleeve $1,379.22 Midwest Office Tech-Copys Copier Contract $82.50 Midwest Office Tech-Lease Copier Lease $128.43 Miller Insurance Agency Insurance Renewal $133,762.00 Modern Marketing Mints $174.73 Norris Quarries Road Rock $4,433.13 North Lumber & Home Cente Mix $4.60 Russell Danny Meal Reimb Trng $36.84 Silversmith Data Annual Renewal $1,850.00 Southern Iowa Towing/Rec Brakes/Rotors $1,040.96 Sport Wade Inc Oil Chg $98.45 Standard Insurance Standard Ins $147.60 Tallgrass Archaeology Historical Study $7,746.00 Treasurer - State Of Ia Sales Tax $2,496.77 U S Cellular Cell Phones $623.51 United States Post Office Postage Permit $1,200.00 Payroll Checks Total Payroll Checks $37,207.67 Claims Total $296,004.55 General Fund $141,703.45 Road Use Tax Fund $34,819.46 Water Fund $47,553.82 Sewer Fund $39,637.85 Landfill/Garbage Fund $32,289.97

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MARRIAGE LICENSES

Kilee Renee Petty, 27, Leon, and Austin James Dugan, 28, Leon.

John Edward Rick, Sr., 58, Leon, and Rhonda Rae Bush, 55, Leon.

Kyra Monique Renfrow, 30, Leon, and Nicholas Duane Johnson, 31, Leon.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Mandy Adeline Cromer, petitioner, vs. Adam Daniel Forkner, respondent. Decree Granted.

MAGISTRATE

Mick P. Birkenholz, Ellston, IA, dark window/ windshield. Total $226.36.

Balbaneda Chiapa,

Nogales, AZ, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over).

Total $336.55.

Nathan John Cort, Des Moines, IA, violating one way traffic designation.

Total $369.69.

Nathan John Cort, Des Moines, IA, careless driving.

Total $181.94.

Lindsay Dawn Hall, Lamoni, IA, operating nonregistered vehicle. Total $199.75.

Nathan Lee Hoffman, Warsaw, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $106.75.

David Wayne Johnson, Leon, failure to carry registration card. Total $122.12.

David Wayne Johnson, Leon, failure to yield to vehicle on right. Total $326.51.

Papy Issa Kanza, Kansas City, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Marla M. McCuller, Des Moines, IA, operation without registration card or plate.

Total $225.16.

Marla M. McCuller, Des Moines, IA, improper use of registration. Total $558.04.

Sierra Dawn Penick, Osceola, IA, no valid driver's license. Total $657.46.

James Spencer, Jr., St. Louis, MO, failure to have valid license/permit while oeprating a vehicle. Total $324.41.

Justin Josiah Paul Valdez, Crane, TX, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $582.05.

Blake Thomas Richie, New Providence, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Allania Margret Monica, Odessa, MO, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over).

Total $193.00.

Samuel Joel Dye, Independece, MO, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Zachary Ryan Parks, Magnolia, AR, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Gonzalo Quevedo Cortes, Spring Lake Park, MN, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Tamme Gene Schwartzkopf, Princeton, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Brianna Lamae Stokes, Cedar Rapids, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Christopher John

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 18, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of Decatur County, State of Iowa, that a Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Each voter is hereby notified to vote at the polling place of the precinct in which he or she resides. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. If voters have questions about their precinct location, they may refer to their voter cards, the county website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov or contact the Auditor’s Office at 641-446-4323. Voters may view the sample ballot by accessing the county’s website.

DUE TO REPRECINCTING FOLLOWING THE 2020 CENSUS, YOUR POLLING LOCATION MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.

All voters are required to provide an approved form of identification at the polling place before receiving and casting a ballot. Voters who are not pre-registered – such as voters registering to vote on election day – and voters who have moved and changed voting precincts will also be required to provide proof of residence. A voter who cannot provide proof of identification may have their identity attested to by another voter registered in the precinct who has an approved form of identification. For more information about voter ID, visit http://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or call 641-446-4323. A person who is eligible to register to vote, may register on election day by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual resides. The voter must complete a voter registration application, make written oath and provide acceptable proof of identity and acceptable proof of residence. Acceptable documents which can be used as proof of identity and proof of residence are very specific and substitutes will not be accepted. To see all forms of approved ID visit http://sos.iowa.gov/voterid or call 641-446-4323 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any voter who requires assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write may be given assistance by a person of the voter’s choice, other than the voter’s employer or agent of that employer or officer or agent of the voter’s union.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, in accordance with Chapter 49.90 of the Iowa Code that any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the county auditor’s office at 641-446-4323 or by E-Mail at decauditor@grm.net. For TTY access, dial 711 + 641-4464323.” [IAC 721—21.50(10)] NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, in accordance with Chapter 52.35 of the Iowa Code that the duly authorized agents of the Decatur County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections shall publicly examine and test all voting machines to be used for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election. Public testing will commence on Tuesday, May 17, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. at the Board of Supervisors room, Decatur County Courthouse, 207 N Main Street, Leon, Iowa.

This certification, testing the voting machines for said election, is open to the public.

I, Charlene Hoover, hereby certify that below is a correct copy of the races to be voted at the Primary Election to be held June 7, 2022, in the County of Decatur, State of Iowa.

In Iowa, participating voters must declare their party preference, Democratic or Republican, before receiving a ballot. Independent voters or No Party voters may declare a party preference and vote in the primary election.

Candidate Certification June 7, 2022 Primary Election All Offices are Vote For One

Party For the Office Of… Democratic United States Senator Democratic United States Senator Democratic United States Senator Democratic United States Representative District Democratic Governor Democratic Secretary of State Democratic Secretary of State Democratic Auditor of State Democratic Treasurer of State Democratic Secretary of Agriculture Democratic Attorney General Democratic State Representative District 24 Democratic County Supervisor Democratic County Treasurer Democratic County Recorder Democratic County Attorney Democratic County Auditor (To Fill Vacancy) Republican United States Senator Republican United States Senator Republican United States Representative District Republican United States Representative District Republican United States Representative District Republican Governor Republican Secretary of State Republican Auditor of State Republican Auditor of State Republican Treasurer of State Republican Secretary of Agriculture Republican Attorney General Republican State Representative District 24 Republican County Supervisor Republican County Supervisor Republican County Treasurer Republican County Recorder Republican County Attorney Republican County Auditor (To Fill Vacancy)

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Candidate Name Abby Finkenauer Michael Franken Glenn Hurst Cindy Axne Deidre DeJear Joel Miller Eric Van Lancker Rob Sand Michael L. Fitzgerald John Norwood Tom Miller No Candidate No Candidate No Candidate No Candidate No Candidate No Candidate Jim Carlin Chuck Grassley Nicole Hasso Gary Leffler Zach Nunn Kim Reynolds Paul D. Pate Todd Halbur Mary Ann Hanusa Roby Smith Mike Naig Brenna Bird Joel Fry Steve Fulkerson Sam Wengryn Janet Pierson Erica Cook No Candidate Charlene Hoover

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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 9,2022 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in open session on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 8:00 a. m. in the Board of Supervisors office located on the 1st floor of the Decatur County Courthouse. Present: Ward Graham, Dan Christensen and Bob Bell. Also present was Charlene Hoover, County Auditor.

Unless otherwise noted, all motions carrie unanimously.

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

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2022, Regular Session. Motion carried.

County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the Engineer Noah Thomas were present to discuss departmental matters with the

Board.

Motion by Bell/Graham to set a public hearing for the County FY 22 Budget Amendment #2 to be held May 31, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.

Motion carried.

Board reviewed the statement of services documents sent from IP Pathways.

The following claims approved by the Board were paid: American State Bank Building Payment 671.62 Aramark Uniform Services Custodial Supplies 75.43

Auditor Of State Annual Audit 7,996.95 Auto Jet Muffler Corp.

Sr Parts And Supplies 330.98 Bethards, Sidney Reimb Cash Exp Postage 13.70 Bob Jackson Trucking Rock Hauling 149.77 C.J. Cooper & Associates Inc. Sr Clearinghouse Query 10.00 Calhoun Burns & Assoc Inc Bridge Ratings/ Inspections 5,333.30 Capital Sanitary Supply Supplies 81.72

Cardmember Service Card Payment 258.47 Carquest Filter 684.66 Centurylink, Business Services Phone Bill 98.51 City Of Leon Utilities 1,325.00 City Of Van Wert Utilities 16.50 Clarke County Public Health Envir Health Reimb 3,000.00 Contech Engineered Sol., Llc Culvert And Bands 14,908.31 Contractor Solutions Equipment Repairs 2,323.65 Cornett, Justin Mileage 244.00 County Treasurer Fuel 2,486.55 Decatur County Public Health N Percentage Utilities 97.66 Decatur Repair Repair/ Maintenance 128.10 Dollar General Charged Sales Office Supplies 103.20 Egbert, Michael Mileage 16.50 Electronic Engineering Equip Repair/ Maintenance 231.00 Eurofins Envirnmt Testing NC Spring Sampling 48.00 Ferrellgas, L.P. Lp 171.08 Foundation Recovery Systems Foundation Work 1,431.36 Great Western Bank Safe Dep Box Rent 1,136.53 GRM Networks Phone 2,248.89 Holiday Inn Employee Lodging 772.80 Ia Fire Equipment Co Fire Ext. Inspect 160.00 Iowa Co Recorders Association Rec. Dues 200.00 Iowa Secretary Of State Dues/ Memberships 30.00 Lamoni Municipal Util.

Sr Utilities 20.30 Lavely Construction Concrete 718.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc Supplies 202.52 Leon Journal Reporter Advertising 1,445.98 Leon Plumbing Works Llc Plumbing Camera 300.00 Mail Services Llc Registration Reminder 257.31 MFA Agri Services Herbicides 655.60 Murphy’s Outdoors Plumbing 428.00 Norris Quarries.

Sr Road Rock 52,600.41 North Lumber & Home Center Inc Supplies 161.51 Pearce, David Contract Labor 562.50 Polk County Treasurer Med Exam Fees 284.77 Polk County Treasurer (Polk Med Ex’er) Med Exam Fees 184.77 Quill Corporation Supplies 2,079.84 S.I.R.W. A Water Bill 39.25 Schildberg Construction Co Road Rock 1,677.76 Smith Feeder Supply Inc. Supplies 42.90 Snyder & Associates Trail Engineering 5,488.84 Solutions, Inc Repair/ Maintenance 80.00 Southern Iowa Towing&Recovery Veh Repair/ Main 235.08 Sport Wade Inc. Tires 314.19 Swan Land Improvement Road Rock 6,086.33 Tharp Lawn Care Mowing Park 82.50 U.S. Cellular Phone Bill 613.24 United Farmers Cooperative Diesel Fuel 3,300.69 US Bank Fuel, Supplies, Training, Postage

594.00 Vander Haag’s Inc. Hydraulic Pump 456.05 Vanguard Appraisals Inc Service Fees 950.00 Watson Auto Parts Repair/ Maintenance 1,063.09 Wayne County Auditor Mileage/ Training Fees 548.40 Written Word Llc Emp Ad 167.50 Ziegler Inc. Filter 694.35 Grand Total 169,700.26 With no further business

to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST:Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor 1t16 May 18, 2022

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MAGISTRATE (continued from page 10) Heidgerken, Davenport, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Peter T. Buckingham, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Decatur County Sheriff's Report May 6 - 13, 2022

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT IS PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY. 05/06 SO responded to a civil incident near Lineville.

SO responded to a car in the ditch on Hwy 69 south of Leon.

Leon PD responded to an assault at Casey's in Leon.

05/07 ISP responded to a gas drive off that happened in Harrison County, MO. Leon PD and Alliant responded to a pole that had been hit by a van.

SO responded to a civil incident near Lineville.

SO responded to a suspicious vehicle on old Hwy 69, south of Leon.

05/08 SO, Leon PD, and Lamoni PD responded to a call on W Main St. in Davis City. Todd De Groot and Misti De Groot of Davis City were both arrested for violations of a no contact order.

SO, Leon PD, Leon FD, and ISP responded to a semi with brakes on fire near the 15 mile marker on I35.

05/09 Lamoni PD responded to a prowler on E 8th St. in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a warrant check in Lamoni.

SO responded to a trespass issue in Davis City.

SO arrested/booked Jaden Giza of Osceola on a willful injury-causing serious injury warrant.

05/10 Lamoni FD and Lamoni PD responded to a fire alarm at Lamoni High School in Lamoni.

SO responded to a car vs animal accident on Hwy 2 near the Lineville Road.

Lamoni PD responded to an accident in the Cobblestone parking lot in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a suspicious person near US Cellular in Leon.

SO responded to a civil issue multiple times over the

course of the day.

Leon PD responded to a hit/run on N Main St. in Leon.

Van Wert FD responded to a grass fire on 215th Ave near Van Wert.

Lamoni FD and Lamoni PD responded to a fire alarm at the high school in Lamoni.

SO responded to a parking complaint in Weldon.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment call at Crown Colony in Lamoni.

SO responded to a suspicious vehicle on Terre Haute Road near Decatur.

05/11 Leon PD responded to a citizen that was locked out of her home.

Lamoni PD responded to a driving complaint near Davis City.

SO responded to a theft of equipment call in Decatur County.

SO responded to a civil issue near Decatur.

SO responded to a domestic/civil issue in Grand River.

Leon FD and Leon PD responded to a tire fire on NE 4th St. and NE Poplar in Leon.

SO responded to a criminal mischief complaint in Van Wert.

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

Leon PD responded to a welfare check on South Main in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a trespass call on Pleasanton Road south of Leon.

SO arrested/booked Cody Hatfield of Leon for driving while barred and an OWI 2nd charge.

05/12 SO responded to a welfare check at Hwy 69 and 120th St. near Van Wert.

SO responded to a juvenile welfare check in Grand River.

Leon PD responded to a dog bite at the school in Leon.

SO responded to a juvenile dispute at Little River near Leon.

Leon PD responded to a family dispute on S Main in Leon.

05/13 SO responded to a suspicious person in Davis City.

SO booked Gary Dudney of Corydon to serve time for Lucas County on a possession of meth and an OWI charge.

Leon PD responded to a 2 car accident at DCH in Leon.

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Senior Awards Night (continued from page 1)

University Tuition Exchange Scholarship, NHS Recognition, Seaboard Food Scholarship, Silver Cord, Vaughn Clark STEM Scholarship

Carson Bethards Academic Letter, Miles Logan Coon Horn Memorial ScholAcademic Letter, Berarship nie Logsdon Memorial Scholarship, Silver Rian Bevan Academic Letter, Cord Decatur County PromMara Dykes ise Scholarship Academic Letter, American Legion Cowl Scott Matthew Boothe Academic Letter, Ber- Post 80 Scholarship, nie Saggau Award, CD CD Community School ScholarAthletic Booster Club, Foundation Chad Decker Memo- ship, Clarke County rial Scholarship, Grand Old Iron Scholarship, River Mutual, Hixson Jeff Bennett Memorial Opportunity Award, Scholarship, NHS RecNorthwest Jeff Bennett Memorial ognition, Scholarship, John Un- MO State University Advantage, tiedt Scholarship, NHS Bearcat Recognition, Trent Hel- Northwest MO State ton Memorial Scholar- University University ship, William McAlwee Scholar, PEO Scholarship, Silver Cord Scholarship Tempest Erwin Isaiah Brunk Academic Letter, De- Academic Letter catur County Promise Elizabeth Fairchild Scholarship Academic Letter Kyle Buckingham Addiston Graham Academic Letter Academic Letter, Decatur County Cattlemen's Tegan Carson InstruAcademic Letter, Bob Scholarship, & Arlene Hamilton Ex- mental Rotary Arion cellence in Agriculture Award, Leeper FoundaScholarship, Ellsworth tion Scholarship, NHS Community College Recognition Wrestling Scholarship Ashton Gregg Academic Letter, DeCadence Clark Academic Letter, CD catur County Promise Performing Arts Boost- Scholarship er Scholarship, DecaAbram Hall tur County Cattlemen's Letter, S c h o l a r s h i p , L e e p e r Academic Foundation Scholar- Clarke County Old Iron Clarke ship, Leon Lions Club Scholarship, Cooperative Scholarship, National Electric Choral Award, NHS Scholarship Recognition, Silver Chloe Hamaker Cord, Simpson College Academic Letter, AniTheatre Scholarship ta Leeper Memorial Scholarship, Decatur Quentin Coffelt Academic Letter, Bradley University Presi(continued on dential Excellence page 14) Scholarship, Bradley

TWICE TOLD TALES (continued from page 4) Brown, Paul Campbell, Geneva Caulfield, John Caulfield, Blanche Chew, Orpha Craig, James Darr, Havie Evans, Olen Forsythe, Stephen Givens, Wilbur Gorsuch, Elva Gray, Marion Grimes, Eunice Harden, Francis

Howard, Louise Hurley, Eula Johnson, Audrey Keim, Hazel Kindred, Russell Lorey, Lenore Mark, Harriett Mitten, LaVern Myers, Mary McDaniel, Francis McKinley, Virginia Penniwell, Everett Randolph, Lyman Scott, Edwin Simpson, Buster Skates, Edgar Skates, Lenna Smith, Margaret Louise Stout, Edna Varnum, Franics Wallace, Loris Worden.

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and Hazel F. Petticord; Walter Dorn and Edna Sears; Oliver Harness and Cleopha Willis; Phillip Campbell and Edna Virginia Bethards; Ralph and Beulah Perks.

Mrs. Aaron Fry and Ruby called on Mrs. Charley Wilson.

W.R. Umphress visited at the home of his brother Thomas Umphress and family.

Those who visited at the Doc Hill home were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hill and children, Opal Pickering, Delia and Betrice Leahy, Last Wednesday, Jason Gibbs of Clarke Electric, presented the Friends Francis Bozarth, Harold Pickering and of the Little River Scenic Pathways (FLRSP) with a check for $2,500. Doug Kouba, FLRSP chairman, indicated the monies were going to be used for Warren Hill. the pit toilet project that will be located on the north end of the Little River Nature Trail. Kouba also shared that the Decatur County Foundation also granted FLRSP $4,000 to also be used for the same project. Present were l-r: Tonya Lindsey, Isaiah Eastridge, Dennis Burlingame, Kouba, Gibbs, Kayla Clausen and Chris Coffelt.

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DCH Corner

Stroke Awareness Month May is Stroke Awareness Month.

During this time, we want to provide information to our community members to help you take preventative steps to avoid a stroke.

Strokes don’t discriminate. They can happen to anyone, at any age— and about one in four people worldwide will have one in their lifetime.

If a stroke occurs, we’re here to help.

Recovering from a stroke involves monitoring for future symptoms, addressing risk factors, and physical and occupational therapy to relearn lost skills. If you have suffered a stroke and need help managing your new lifestyle, call the DCH Outpatient Clinic to see how our Neurologist, Dr. Maher Loutfi, and our rehabilitation team might be able to help: 641-4462285.

The good news?

Stroke is preventable, treatable and beatable.

You have the power. The first step is asking your doctor about which risk factors you should address.

High blood pressure is the #1 preventable risk factor for

stroke. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. If you have high blood pressure, work with your physician to reduce it. Not only will this lower your risk of stroke, it will also help your brain to function better for longer.

A diet high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels. Diets high in sodium (salt) can increase blood pressure. Highcalorie diets can lead to obesity. Adding color by eating lots of fruits and vegetables has been shown to lower blood pressure over time, which can help reduce your stroke risk.

Having diabetes more than doubles one’s risk of stroke.

Every two minutes, an adult with diabetes in the U.S. is hospitalized for stroke. Work with your doctor to manage the condition to reduce your risk of stroke.

High cholesterol increases the risk of blocked arteries. If an artery leading to the brain becomes blocked or throws a clot, a stroke can occur. It’s important to get high cholesterol under control.

Smoking damages blood vessels, leading to blockages and stroke. Don’t smoke and avoid second-hand smoke.

Irregular heartbeat—known as atrial fibrillation or AFib—

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Managing AFib is key to reducing stroke risk.

Sleep-related breathing issues may increase stroke risk, so seek treatment right away if you suspect

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.

641-782-6996

WANTED

Field Appraiser/ Office Clerk The Decatur County Assessor’s Office is seeking a Field Appraiser/Office Clerk.

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.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 18, 2022

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

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

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

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

Displayed classified ads with borders are $5.00 per inch.

In Memoriams will be basic charge of $15.00 minimum charge for up to 25 lines of one column type and 20 cents a line over 25.

All poetry, 50 cents per line.

Paid locals (20 words or less) $5.00.

Cards of Thanks: A charge of $5.00 is made on all cards of thanks of not over 50 words, including signatures. Cards of Thanks over 50 words will be charged at the rate of 10 cents a word over 50 words.

Obituaries - A charge of $27.00 for an obituary and $3.00 charge for a picture with an obituary.

Engagement and wedding pictures: single column, $5; two column, $10.

Wedding details for publication in JournalReporter, 10 inches free. $4.00 per inch over.

Not responsible for photographs, clippings or other items left for publication.

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

WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c

FOR SALE MONUMENTS Eighmy Monument Co. Malcolm Eighmy, owner Hwys. 2 & 169 - Mt. Ayr, IA 1-800-305-3110

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Mormon Trail Community School District

“Your Future Begins Here” The Mormon Trail Community School is accepting applications for a highly successful and community supported programs. All New facilities.

HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY

FOR RENT: BWL Self-Storage Containers - 8' x 20' or 8' x 40'.

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Call Cayle Buckingham, 641-414-4480. If no answer leave message.

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W 1/2 NE /1/4 of Section 25 EXCEPT 4 acres off the E end of both tracts; All in T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $797.60.

Assistant to the Engineer Decatur County Engineer’s Office is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of “Assistant to the Engineer.”

Qualified applicants must have an Engineering Technology degree (or similar), or a high school diploma/GED equivalent, with at least 4 years of relevant work experience. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must be able to pass the following: driving record screening, post offer pre-employment physical examination, background check, and drug test.

The position involves assisting the County Engineer in performing engineering duties in planning, road and bridge design, computer aided drafting, land and construction surveying, right-of-way acquisition, contract administration, construction inspection, and materials testing.

Applicants shall have, or be able to obtain, Iowa DOT certifications in Level I & II Agg, Level I HMA, Level I & II PCC, have knowledge and experience with, or ability to learn, hydraulics software, AutoCAD, MS-Office and modern surveying equipment. Effective written and oral communication skills are a requirement of this position, along with the ability to establish working relationships and convey information with co-workers, contractors, officials, and the public.

Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Applications are available at the Engineer’s Office or on the County website. Applications will be accepted at the Engineer’s Office in Leon until June 8th at 4:00 p.m. or until the position is filled.

Decatur County is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have questions please contact the Engineer’s Office at 641-446-7131.

Position Open until filled.

Please send letter of interest and Resume to: Brad Breon, Superintendent of Schools bbreon@mormontrailcsd.org Mormon Trail Community School 403 South Front Street Humeston, Iowa 50123 641-877-2521 AA/EOE Employer

ENGINEERING AIDE Decatur County Engineer’s Office is accepting applications for an “Engineering Aide” Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma/GED equivalent, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. A degree or certificate in a related field of study is desirable but not required. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must be able to pass the following: driving record screening, post offer pre-employment physical examination, background check, and drug test.

The position primarily involves assisting the County Engineer and/or Assistant to the Engineer in performing engineering duties in computer aided drafting, land and construction surveying, contract administration, construction inspection, and materials testing.

Applicants shall have, or be able to obtain, Iowa DOT certifications in Level I & II Agg, Level I HMA, Level I & II PCC, have knowledge and experience with, or ability to learn, hydraulics software, AutoCAD, MS-Office and modern surveying equipment. Effective written and oral communication skills are a requirement of this position, along with the ability to establish working relationships and convey information with co-workers, contractors, officials and the public.

Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Applications are available at the Engineer’s Office or on the County website. Applications will be accepted at the Engineer’s Office in Leon until June 8th at 4:00 p.m.

Decatur County is an equal opportunity employer.

If you have questions please contact the Engineer’s Office at 641-446-7131.

FOR RENT FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Sharon Boord, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday. tf42c

LLC to Owen L. Reigler - SW 1/4 NE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 SE 1/4; All in Section 24, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; and the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 24; and the fract.

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Decatur County Public Health Job Opening:

Health Educator Decatur County Public Health is seeking a Full-time Health Educator.

The Health Educator performs essential public health services. Health Promotion activities are performed as assigned to provide community awareness of health risks, wellness activities, and disease prevention to residents of our collaborative service area.

The Health Educator provides individual instruction in service area meetings, community events, and in local schools.

Must have effective communication skills and comfortable with public speaking. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with providers in all service areas.

Education and experience requirements: • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a directly related health orientated field OR • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in nursing with 2+ years of experience.

Please visit www.decaturcountyiowa.gov to obtain an application and to view the full job description.

Resume and application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Resume and applications can be mailed or dropped off in person to the Decatur County Public Health Administrator at 207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 or by email to hrash@decaturph.com

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 3) 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-0620, described as: W 9 acres of Government lot 3 of Section 27, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron pin at the NW corner of Government lot 3 of said Section 27; thence S ... to POB. Transfer stamps $212.80.

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Decatur County Public Health Job Opening:

Public Health Nurse Decatur County Public Health is seeking a Full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN).

The PHN performs public health nursing duties, is responsible for monitoring core public health functions and essential services to Decatur County residents, and other functions to achieve the department’s mission. Must have effective communication skills. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with providers in all service areas.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Iowa. Two years of experience in public health or medical surgical preferred.

Please visit www.decaturcountyiowa.gov to obtain an application and to view the full job description.

Resume and application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Resume and applications can be mailed or dropped off in person to the Decatur County Public Health Administrator at 207 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 or by email to hrash@decaturph.com

Secretary for Residence Administrative Assistant Life for the Vice President Graceland University is seeking a take-charge for Enrollment & Strategic Growth individual who is able to handle a complex

work Job assignment requiring analytical thinking General Description: and successful Theproblem Gracelandsolving Universityabilities.

EnrollmentThe division is a center of activity and needs an administrative assistant with a spiritwill of positivity, andfor a willingness to help where needed within the division. candidate be thehospitality, Secretary the The GracelandLife University division includes the recruiting, retention, as well as financial aid Residence OfficeEnrollment on the Lamoni, IA campus. operations of the university. The four offices work collaboratively to achieve the university enrollment Requirements: Associate’s degree or two year’s college goals. preferred, or equivalent education and experience.

Must The successful candidate will be someone with a heart for serving Graceland University and its be able toasrelate of allpositive backgrounds andacross be campus, with senior leadership staff, leadership, well astoa students desire to build relationships aandlifelong withteam initiative, matureThey judgment, with thelearner enrollment and leaders. will also abehigh a keeper of highly confidential information, level of anorganizational and the editing capacity work possess acute business skills acumen, strong skills,tohave experience working with budgets, staffing independently, with inlittle direct and supervision. tasks, and be assertive prioritizing raising itemsAdvanced needing attention to the appropriate person. computer experience, and attention ESSENTIALknowledge, DUTIES ANDbudget RESPONSIBILITIES: to detail are administrative required. Theassistance ability totochange focus rapidly, within enrollment: Lamoni Admissions; Provides the various departments interpersonal skills, andAdmissions; flexibility inStudent a dynamic andServices; fast- and the Office of Student Success & Graduate & Adult Learner Financial paced working environment are essential.

Retention.

Assists the VPESG with scheduling; overseeingwillthebegin role of hospitality for visiting guests and Application Procedure: Review of applications managing virtual and in-person major guest events; working on division board reporting; and collaborating immediately and continue until the position is filled. with other vice president/president offices for leadership, board Please send a letter of application, a resume and three meetings, and university events.

Assists individual departments with a variety of enrollment-related projects and corresponding letters of reference to the Graceland University Human marketing and communications; and works on various projects, orders supplies and promotional items Resources Department, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA for departments, schedules meetings for department leaders.

50140, 784-5447, (641) 784-5033 or working with the vice president to identify Managescall the(641) enrollment divisionfaxstaffing, which includes e-mailstaff personnel@graceland.edu. funding for shifting salary needs. Keeping confidences is crucial. This requires attention to detail in tracking all staffing changes and a mind for calculations.

Preferred Qualifications: • Graduate from a college or university, with a bachelor’s degree.

• 3-5 years office experience with upper-level management.

• Demonstrated ability in organizational skills, including computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and budget management.

• Detail-oriented; able to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible as urgent tasks arise.

• Superb proofing and editing skills.

• Excellent communication skills with a kind, yet assertive spirit to all.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, with a mind for organizing and tracking data.

• Tech savvy - ability to keep up with technical and virtual platforms and welcomes learning new skills.

• Experience working in a higher education environment.

Additional Information: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We are looking for applicants who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The ability to speak Spanish fluently is a plus.

Application Procedure: Submit cover letter, resume, and three names of reference to Graceland University, Human Resources, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140. To inquire call (641) 784-5447, fax (641) 784-5033, or e-mail personnel@graceland.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Seniors Recognized During Awards Night

ille MFA Scholarship, NHS Recognition, Northwest MO State University Bearcat Advantage, Northwest MO State University Gingerich Scholarship, Northwest MO State University Tower Scholar

Elly Sheetz Academic Letter, Bernie Logsdon Memorial Pictured in the back row from left: Chloe Hamaker, Abram Hall, Addison Graham, Tyke Hullinger, Quentin Coffelt, Ca- Scholarship dence Clark, Tegan Carson, Matthew Boothe, Colton Barnes and Mya Applegate. Front from left: Gatlynn Miller, Elly Sheetz, Dayson Short Hallee Hamilton, Jenna Young, Kendra Williams, Elizabeth Fairchild, Mara Dykes, Kylee Rockhold, Jordan Proctor, Isabel Academic Letter Stone, Lauren Martin, Maggie Layton, and Tresley Hamilton. (contributed photo) Leon Chamber of ComJacob Smith merce Scholarship, Academic Letter, NHS Recognition Northwest MO State University Bearcat AdTyke Hullinger Cauy Masters vantage, Northwest Academic Letter, Car- Academic Letter, Clar- MO State University roll Franklin Memorial endon College Rodeo Tower Scholar Leeper Scholarship, North- Scholarship, Scholarwest MO State Uni- Foundation Isabel Stone versity Green & White ship Academic Letter, Miles Advantage, Northwest Horn Memorial ScholGabbie Mathis MO State University arship Academic Letter Merit Scholarship

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Trey Hullinger Academic Letter

County Soil & Water Conservation Scholarship, Dennis Showers Memorial Scholarship, Leon MFA Scholarship, NHS Recognition Hallee Hamilton Academic Letter, Decatur County Cattlemen's Scholarship, Decatur County Farm Bureau Scholarship, National Junior High Finals Rodeo Scholarship, NHS Recognition, ROCCS Scholarship, Seaboard Food Scholarship Tresley Hamilton Academic Letter, Decatur County Promise Scholarship, Graceland University Cheerleading Scholarship, Graceland University Presidents Merit Scholarship

Central Decatur elementary teacher Melissa Linhart (left) received the National Honor Society Teacher of the Year award by NHS member Lauren Martin. (contributed photo) Reece Hill Academic Letter, NHS Recognition, Northwest MO State University Academic Excellence, Northwest

MO State University Bearcat Advantage Madison Hunt Decatur County Promise Scholarship

Maggie Layton Academic Letter, CDEA, DAR Good Citizen Award, Governor Scholar Award, Grand View University Global View Scholarship, Grand View University Presidential Scholarship, Grand View University Scholarship Competition Award, NHS Recognition, Silver Cord, Vocal Rotary Arion Award

Aries McGuire Academic Letter, CD Performing Arts Booster Scholarship, La'James College Scholarship Gatlynn Miller Academic Letter, UNI Bright Scholar Award, UNI L & G Herbert Scholarship, UNI Panther Impact Award, UNI T.E.D. Scholarship

Jordan Proctor Academic Letter, American Legion Cowl Scott Post 80 Scholarship, Hagan Scholarship Foundation, Northwest MO State University Bearcat Advantage, Northwest Lauren Martin Academic Letter, Grand MO State University View University Dance Tower Scholar Scholarship, Grand Seth Reed View University PresiAcademic Letter dential Scholarship, Grand View University Kylee Rockhold Scholarship Competition Award, IGHSAU Academic Letter, CD School Iowa Girl Award, Infin- Community Linevity Health Scholarship, Foundation, Madison Leahy Academic Letter, DMACC Mark Pearson FFA Scholar, John Untiedt Scholarship, NHS Recognition, Viola McBee McMorris

Emma Tharp Academic Letter, SWCC Kara Riepe Endowment, SWCC Ray & Shirley Lischer Endowment Jaden Toney Academic Letter, Northwest MO State University Green & White Advantage, Northwest MO State University Merit Scholarship Kendra Williams Academic Letter, American State Bank Financial Literacy Scholarship, Leeper Foundation Scholarship, NHS Recognition, Northwest MO State University Academic Excellence, Northwest MO State University Bearcat Advantage Jenna Young Academic Letter, Darrell Johnston Memorial Scholarship, Leeper Foundation Scholarship, Paul Vaughn Memorial

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City of Leon Residents

SPRING CLEANUP WILL LOOK DIFFERENT THIS YEAR!!

June 6, 7, and 8 Only from: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: “City Farm” west of Leon Cemetery Only the Residents of the City of Leon that pay for trash service through the City are eligible for Spring Clean-up and you must present your water bill when dropping items off.

To utilize Spring cleanup, you will be responsible for getting your clean-up items to the dumpsters and placed in them. The dumpsters will be located at the “City Farm” which is west of the Leon Cemetery at 1604 NW 6th St. A city employee will be there to verify eligibility. You must show them your water bill. This service will only be available June 6, 7, and 8 from 8:30am-3:30pm. No afterhours dumping allowed.

Items that are allowed at the drop off location: • Couches, chairs, carpet and household furniture • Metal Appliances and Metal will be taken at no charge (separate from other refuse as you will put it in a different dumpster) • Wood, Doors, Door Frames, windows, siding and flooring.

Items that will NOT be allowed at the drop off location: • NO YARD WASTE, PROPANE TANKS, TIRES, CAR PARTS, OR TV’S • NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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