The Leon Journal-Reporter - October 27, 2021

THE NEWSPAPER THAT SERVES ALL DECATUR COUNTY

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USPS 310-140 LEON, IOWA 50144, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021

P.O. Box 580, 111 NW. 2nd, Leon, IA 50144 E-mail: JRNEWS@GRM.NET VOLUME 92 - NUMBER 39

Time to Exercise Your Right to Vote The time is at hand for the eligible voters of Decatur County to exercise their right to vote. Voters will head to the polls next Tuesday, November 2 to cast their ballots in the combined city/school election.

On election day, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Note: All voters, regardless of your school district, will cast their ballot for school board members at the following polling places in the county: If you live in Bloom-

case management system to refocus Iowa's unemployment system on rapid reemployment.

Iowa will be investing a total of $30 million in grant opportunities, using federal funds through the American Rescues Plan

City of Decatur, your polling location is the Barnum Community Center in Decatur.

If you live in Garden Grove, High Point, or Woodland townships or the cities of Garden Grove or LeRoy, your polling location is the Garden Grove City Hall.

If you live in the townships of Grand River or Richland or the City of Grand River, your polling location is the Grand River Community Center.

If you live in Franklin or Long Creek townships or the cities of Van Wert or Weldon, your polling location is the Van Wert Community Center.

The offices, candidates and public measures can be seen on sample ballots on www. decaturcountyiowa. gov.

CITY ELECTIONS For Davis City there is no mayor candidate.

Running for council are Linda Boothe, Carol Proctor and June Kuster.

For Decatur, Travis Miller is running for mayor and candidates for council include Daniell Dyer, Janet Jelsma, Randy Pierson and Mike J. Dyer.

For Garden Grove, running for mayor is Jeff Murphy and Chrya McMillan and Jim Brown is for council member.

For Grand River, Craig Stogdill is a candidate for mayor and Camron Collier, Nevin Collier and Linda Hunt for council.

For the cities of LeRoy and Pleasanton, there are no candi-

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ington Township, Fayette Township or City of Lamoni your polling location is the Lamoni Community Center.

If you live in Burrell, Hamilton, Morgan, New Buda townships or the cities of Davis City and Pleasanton, your polling location is the Davis City Community Center.

If you live in Center or Eden townships or the City of Leon, your polling location is the Leon Community Center.

If you live in Decatur Township or the

DCH Plans to Host Wellness Days Throughout County Each year, Decatur County Hospital hosts Wellness Week at its facility.

Due to feedback from the community, the hospital is expanding this program.

Starting this week, the hospital plans to host Wellness Days throughout Decatur County on a quarterly basis. The first Wellness Day will take place

at the Grand River Community Center on Friday, October 29th from 7:00 am - 9:30 am.

Those who plan on attending need to fast for 12 hours prior to testing for accurate results. They have also lowered the price for these tests to make them more accessible to their fellow community members.

Gov. Reynolds Announces Significant Investments to Combat Workforce Shortages, Refocus Unemployment System As reported last Wednesday on the governor.iowa.gov website, Governor Kim Reynolds announced two new programs to help combat Iowa's workforce shortage – a new grant program to promote workforce innovation in the manufacturing sector and a new reemployment

Pictured from left to right are Marlin Marckmann (Adair, Cass and Madison), Chad Malmanger (Union), John Walston (Taylor), Joan Jackson (Ringgold), Anne Welker (Clarke, Lucas and Warren), Larry Griffin (Decatur), and Toney Mullen (Adams and Montgomery) Counties.

SIRWA Water Treatment Plant Ground Breaking SIRWA serves potable water to over 11,000 customers and serves as the water supply for an additional seven communities that own their own water distribution systems throughout SW Iowa.

Approximately 85% of our current water capacity is being purchased from the City of Creston Water Works.

After months of discussion and fact finding, the Board made the decision that SIRWA should build our own water treatment plant and related infrastructure.

The Board first made a motion to explore building our own treatment plant in February of 2018. The Board hired HDR Engineering to design the water treatment plant

Beggar’s Night Around the Area

*as reported*

Van Wert

October 30

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Leon October 30 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. *Trunk or Treat also available around the square* **Leon Lion’s Club Costume Contest 5 p.m. at Fire Station** Davis City

October 31

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Decatur

October 30

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Grand River

October 31

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Garden Grove October 29

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Lamoni

October 31

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Weldon

October 30

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (subject to change)

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XC Makes History - On to State The Central Decatur Cross Country Girls' and Boys' teams accomplished new milestones with both qualifying for State during the state qualifying meet held at Corning (SWV) on Thursday, October 21. This is a back to back appearance for the boys' team and the first time in history for the girls' team.

For Class 1A the top 2

teams at the state qualifying meets advance to state as well as the top 10 individuals.

Both teams will compete at the State meet for Class 1A on Saturday, October 30th, at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge . The girls will race at 2:30 P.M. and the boys at 3:15 P.M.

The boys made history by winning the state qualifying meet along with senior William Gillis being the first for CD to earn as high as a 2nd place finish. Juniors Vincent Carcamo earned a solid 3rd place and Gunnar Smith 7th. The 7 CD boys running at State are pictured left to right with their State Qualifier banner: senior Isaiah Brunk (24th-19:40), sophomore Joe Sheetz (15th-19:00), junior Vincent Carcamo (3rd-17:33), senior William Gillis (2nd - 17:17), junior Tate Swartz (13th-18:23), junior Junior Oesch (25th19:52), and junior Gunner Smith (7th-17:49).

The girls had their tickets punched for state making history for CD as the first time to have any CD female competing at a State Cross Country meet as well as qualifying 3 individuals, junior Harrisen Bevan with a 4th place finish and sophomores Hadley Bell 9th and Aniston Jones 10th finishes. The girls' team placed 2nd. The 7 CD girls running at State are pictured left to right with their State Qualifier banner: freshman Makenna Perkins (25th-25:10), junior Harrisen Bevan (4th-21:40), sophomore Hadley Bell (9th22:28), freshman Addyson Schreck (20th-24:21), sophomore Aniston Jones (10th-22:34), sophomore Jamie Oesch (30th-26:25), and freshman Abigail Leahy (15th-23:37).

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LOCALS Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, recently announced the names of students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2021 Summer Semester.

The following students are: NICHOLAS HORNEY, of Leon, A Paramedic Certificate KARI BYRD, of Leon, A Paramedic Certificate --Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, recently announced it's Summer 2021 semester Dean's list recipients.

To receive this honor, students must attain a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.749.

LEON: Nicholas Horney Kari Byrd OSCEOLA: Emma Fletcher Hayley Gilbert Matthew Olson

DEATH NOTICE FLUMMER, Helen May, 99, of Chariton, Iowa and formerly of Leon, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Chariton Specialty Care Center in Chariton.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa, with Pastor Terry D. Roberts officiating.

Interment will be held in the Leon Cemetery.

YARRINGTON, Benjamin Kenneth, 89, of Lamoni, Iowa, died on his birthday, September 8, 2021, at the Lamoni Specialty Care Center, Lamoni.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Lamoni Community of Christ Church in Lamoni. Arrangements are through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa.

OBITUARIES

working in the church, especially with the high school young people.

She also loved her work in Farm Bureau Women (serving as county chairman for 11 years), the County Extension Committee, Community Outreach in Leon and as a 4-H leader and a Mary Kay representative. She enjoyed being a member of the Kitchen Band.

She loved camping at the Iowa State Fair every year and even worked at the Ye Old Mill several years.

Preceding her in death were her beloved grandparents, Cleve and Lottie Ross; parents; and brother and his wife, Kenny and Joan Scudder. Survivors are her husband, Charles Warren of Leon, Iowa; children, Chuck and Marilyn Warren of Leon, Mike and Jeanette Warren of Creston, Iowa, and Charletta and Mike Durell of Leon; grandchildren, Scott and Kim Warren of Muscatine, Iowa, Corey and Shelby Warren of Martensdale, Iowa, Nicole and Scott Boswell of Leon, Joseph and Kelsey Warren of Albia, Iowa, Amy and Chris Wertzberger of Marshalltown, Iowa, Shawn and Steffany Warren of Van Meter, Iowa, Staci and J.P. Pokorny of Creston, Marci and Nathan White of Bremond, Texas, and Daren and Megan Durell of Corydon, Iowa; great grandchildren, Maddox, Stella, Lukas, Isaac, Briella, Bennett, Jessa, Brooklyn, Bentlee, Isabelle, Anna, Owen, Danica, Braylee, Janessa, Taelyn, Loralie, Silvie, Lincoln, Sterling, Amelia, and Madison; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

MARLETTA EVELYN WARREN Marletta Evelyn (Scudder) Warren, daughter of Howard L. and Irene (Ross) Scudder, was born April 22, 1932, at Sharpsburg, Iowa. She went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from Westview Acres in Leon, Iowa at age 89 years.

In 1947, her parents and brother, Kenneth, moved from a farm near Lenox, Iowa to a farm near Woodland, Iowa. She graduated from Garden Grove High School in 1950.

She attended Kansas City Secretarial School for eight months. Beginning in 1951, she was employed at the Decatur County State Bank in Leon for over three years.

In September of 1952, she received the Lord as her personal Savior; followed the Lord in baptism in January of 1953. She became a member of the Independent Bible Church on November 3, 1957.

On September 6, 1953, she married Charles Macon Warren in the Brethren Church in Leon. To this union, three children were born, sons, Charles Alan “Chuck” and Michael Eugene “Mike” and a daughter, Charletta Kae. In March of 1956, the family moved to a farm north of Garden Grove, where they lived until 1973, when they purchased the former Pete and Jessie Thurlow farm and moved and continued farming for 35 years. In the early 1990’s, they retired and moved into Leon.

HELEN MAY Marletta loved her FLUMMER family and especially Helen May Flumher grandchildren and mer, the daughter of great grandchildren. Burl Edgar and Ella She loved the Lord and (Beers) Warner, was

born October 1, 1922, in Decatur County near Grand River, Iowa. She passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Chariton Specialty Care Center in Chariton, Iowa at the age of 99 years.

Helen attended rural schools in Decatur County and graduated from Leon High School with a normal training teacher’s certificate in 1941. She began her teaching career in the spring of 1942, in the Lineville School system in Lineville, Iowa.

While teaching she was working toward a degree in education by taking night, Saturday, and summer classes. She received her bachelor’s degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

On June 16, 1950, Helen was united in marriage to Albert Flummer at Centerville, Iowa. They lived in the Lineville area where Albert farmed and she taught. After Albert’s death in 1973, she sold the farm and moved into Leon in 1975.

After teaching 39 years, Helen retired from the Clarke Community School District at the Weldon Building in the spring of 1985.

She liked to travel and

had touched ground in all fifty states and made one tour abroad.

After retiring, she was a Decatur County Hospital Auxiliary volunteer. She was a member and worker in the Bethel First Baptist Church until it closed. She then became a member of Trinity Christian Church.

Helen liked to crochet and read.

She enjoyed her friends and liked to help others when she could.

She cherished the time spent with her family, who all called her Aunt Peggy. Her nieces were very special to her.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert in 1973; brother, Raymond “Bud” Warner and his wife, Hazel; and niece, Rosella Witman, her husband David, and their daughter, Rebecca Witman. Survivors include her niece, Carol Dixson and husband, Rod, of Chariton, Iowa and her sons, Steve, Scott, and Michael Pennington and Jesse Dixson and their families.

Also, other relatives and friends survive her.

Leon Community Meal Menu

lemon pasta, dilly carrots

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

Wed., Oct. 27 - Beef tips, mashed potatoes, green beans.

Thurs., Oct. 28 Pepper steak, rice pilaf, stir fry vegetables, egg roll.

Fri., Oct. 29 Chicken strips, yummy potatoes, mixed vegetables Mon., Nov. 1 - Pulled pork/bun, sidewinders, green beans Tues., Nov. 2 Pepper steak, rice, stir fry vegetables, egg roll Wed., Nov. 3 - Fish,

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Central Decatur Menu

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

BREAKFAST Wed., Oct. 27 Breakfast pizza Thurs., Oct. 28 Breakfast dogs Fri., Oct. 29 - Long John LUNCH *Veggies, fruit, and milk included daily.

Wed., Oct. 27 - Pork tenderloin, bun, cole (continued on page 4)

Thank You

Dr. Bryan Nowlin

Lamoni Family Care Chiropractic 303 S. Linden Lamoni, Iowa

Call 641-784-6677

Mon.-Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Evenings by appointment

Thank You We wish to thank our family and friends for the beautiful cards and well wishes for our 60th wedding anniversary.

Jerry and Linda Arnold

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The Family of

Mary Smith Would like to honor her

90th Birthday with a Card Shower on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Cards may be sent to:

Mary Smith 701 NE 7th St., Apt. #6 Leon, IA 50144

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Card Shower on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

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OBITUARIES

BEN YARRINGTON Benjamin Kenneth Yarrington was born in an upstairs bedroom in his grandparents’ house on September 8, 1932, to Elsie Burtch Yarrington and Kenneth Yarrington.

During his birth, his

grandfather, Benjamin Burtch, was being buried. Both events occurred on the family dairy farm in Bentley, Michigan. He lived the remainder of his childhood in Midland, Michigan where his father worked at DOW Chemical. In his childhood he was surrounded by a loving extended family. Along with his parents and two sisters, he was close to many cousins and aunts and uncles. Ben lost his father when he was only 15 years old when his father was hit by a car while he was stopped to help someone on the side of the road.

Upon graduation from Midland High School, he went on to Graceland College to work on a degree in business. He met his fu-

Loving Chapel

ture wife, Anna Lou Andersen, at Graceland.

The married couple stayed in Lamoni, Iowa following their time at Graceland. Ben bought a bakery and worked hard in that business until he had to admit defeat due to an allergy to flour. He moved back to Midland, Michigan at that time where he worked for the Midland Police Force for several years. Ben and Ann were blessed with three children; Benna Lynn was born in Lamoni and Lu Anna and Kenneth Charles, who were both born in Midland, Michigan. He eventually decided that he wanted to pursue a degree in Social Work, which he accomplished at Michigan State University while he worked for the campus police.

With his degree in Social work, he worked for several agencies sequentially which included, The Big Brothers Association, Easter Seals Society and United Cerebral Palsy. His directorship of United Cerebral Palsy for the State of Iowa required a move from Michigan to Iowa. After a few years in Iowa, he became the administrator for the Comprehensive Health Planning Office for the State of Iowa. His last and longest job was as the Executive Director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

He did the course work for a Masters Degree in Public Administration at Drake University during his work at ILEA. Ben felt a passion for every job that he undertook. He researched and studied the different areas so that he could best serve each unique population that was involved. He respected and appreciated the individuals that he worked with, which included many people who were afflicted with Cerebral Palsy.

Everyone he worked with seemed to enjoy his sense of humor, his feeling of camaraderie and strong work ethic.

Upon retirement, he and Ann moved to Lamoni, Iowa to be close to grandchildren.

It was in Lamoni where his much loved partner in life died in 2010, leaving Ben feeling lost and lonely. Fortunately, he was soon blessed with the company of his

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Last Thursday, October 22, Decatur County’s Sheriff’s Office dispatch operator, Nancy Daiker, gave her final radio transmission after 23 years of service to Decatur County.

Nancy knew where everyone lived and was the calming voice in

times of dire emergencies.

Also retiring was her companion, Barry Peterson, who completed the same amount of time with the county.

First as Deputy Sheriff and most recently as an auxiliary officer that helped with prisoner transport.

Both Nancy and Barry plan to enjoy retirement at their local acreage and spend time traveling.

Pictured l-r – Sheriff Ben Boswell, Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Lane, Daiker and Peterson.

second wife, Barbara Daily, who brought him much laughter and loving companionship.

An ever increasing leg weakness which caused frequent falls resulted in Ben needing care at local nursing homes. While in the nursing homes, he showed an interest in the people around him just as he always had, striking up conversations, asking people about themselves and joking around. He developed affection for his caregivers and his fellow residents. He passed away on his birthday, September 8, 2021, while residing in the Lamoni Specialty Care Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Kenneth Yarrington and of course many aunts, uncles and cousins, sister-inlaw, Bonna Brooks, and brothers-in-law, Ron Howdyshell and Don Kauffman. He leaves behind his sisters, Judy Graffeo (Everette) and Carol Howdyshell; his children, Benna Easter (Mark), Lu Anna Olson (Jim) and Kenneth Yarrington (Paula); grandchildren, Benjamin Easter (Mehgan), Dan Easter (Ann), Michael Easter (Sarah),

Jessamy Olson McKinney (Jarom) and Mackenzie Olson; and great grandchildren Serenity Easter, Autumn Easter, Duncan Easter, Mark Easter, Aurelia McKinney and Ryu McKinney.

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Local Blood Drives

*Leon and Decatur Community - Wed., Nov. 17, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Barnum Community Center, 302 NW 4th Street, Decatur.

You can schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.lifeserve bloodcenter.org or call 800287-4903.

The SCICAP Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to be held on October 27 at the Vredenburg Center at 1711 Osceola Avenue, Chariton, IA, 7:00 p.m.

The meeting is open to the public VIA Zoom.

Leon Chamber Meeting Nov. 4

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

Open for Trick or Treaters Barnum Community Center in Decatur

Saturday, October 30 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ► CANDY WILL BE HANDED OUT! All State and CDC guidelines are to be followed.

Davis City United Methodist Church

Lord’s Portion Soup Dinner & Auction Saturday, October 30 Dinner at 5:00 p.m.

Auction at 6:30 p.m.

Davis City Community Center Please join us for food and fellowship!

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 27, 2021

TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (October 24, 2001) Farmers had been hampered by wet weather for a few days and low crop prices.

Citizens Bank and the Leon Lions Club held an early Halloween fun party at the 4-H building. Winning special mention were Dalton Rhum, Nathan Foster, Caitlyn Jones, Lindsey Cook, Jordan Cook, Tori Helseth, Madison Boswell, Taylor and Kristen Wood, Chris and Amber Yelle.

Rex and Barbara Waller, representing Decatur County Farm Bureau, received an award in recognition of their roadside cleanup efforts for the prior 10 years.

Youngsters from Head Start and the Developmental PreSchool had a tour of the Leon Fire Station, hosted by firefighters Larry Moffett and Robert Jensen.

Leon Country Club held a Monster Mash Halloween Dance with prizes for the best costume. Cost was $3.00 per person. Bret McLean was the DJ. Commercial Federal Bank had a bonus rate of 4% APY on new accounts with opening deposits of $10,000 or more through December 1, 2001.

Head Start children and parents joined together in a project to make some pumpkins that decorated the windows of Leon True Value. The project is to get the parents and children involved in joint activities.

50 Years Ago (October 28, 1971) A group of ladies of the Antique Club in Shenandoah arrived in Leon by chartered bus to visit Mid-America Book Company, the museum and various antique dealers in town.

Dreary, cool, damp weather did not keep the residents of LeRoy from holding their annual Fall Festival and the gross intake was ap-

proximately $1,250.00.

Two of the one hundred members of the Iowa State Marching Band for 1971 were Terry Boles and Christian Overholtzer of Grand River.

Ward Kilgore and Don Rainer of the Decatur County State Bank were attending the Iowa Bankers Association Convention in Des Moines.

The local church youth groups were planning to Trick or Treat for UNICEF. Graceland College held its annual Community Banquet at the Floyd McDowell Commons. Invited guests were business men and women and friends of the college around the area.

Those attending the Retired Teachers Association fall meeting in Des Moines were Katherin Bentz, Cleo Hembry, Betty Viner, Doris Rhodes, Margaret Meek, Teresa Tullis, Leota Johnson and Edna Young.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chastain of Leon announced the engagement of their daughter, Susan Katherine, to Keith Hinds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hinds, also of Leon. The couple planned a December wedding.

Members of Leon Cadette Girl Scout Troop 234 met at the home of Cathy Scott for dinner and a slumber party. The girls also made tray favors for Westview Acres. Participating were Ruth Slade, Kae Wooderson, Kim Jones, Kathy Webster, Marty Mendenhall, Connie Stephens and Sandy Akers. Marlene Scott was the leader.

Showing at the Strand Theater was "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blunt of Leon announced the engagement of their daughter, Alice Faye, to Evangelist Eddie Sweeten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sweeten of Kansas City, KA.

75 YEARS AGO (October 24, 1946) Leon Man Awarded $20,000 Damages -Jesse L. Jackson, Leon was awarded $20,000 damages following a trial in Des Moines. Jackson, who suffered a broken back while working for Swift and Company, was awarded the damages from the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad as a result of an accident which occurred while Jackson and other employees of the Swift Company were attempting to open a railway car.

Dedicated New Lake and Park at Lineville - Plans were dedicated for a lake constructed by the Lineville Gun Club at Lineville. A barbecue featured the fall celebration. They also had music and speakers.

Upset Car on Curve - Mrs. Vernon Dobson of Leon miraculously escaped with only minor injuries when her car overturned south of Leon two miles on the Leon-Pleasanton road. Several crosscut saws and axes were in the back seat. Her husband was associated with her father, Bill Akes, in the walnut log business. Mrs. Dobson was alone when the accident happened.

Births - Identical twin girls, Carol Sue and Jennifer Joe, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carmean of Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barger were the parents of a son, James Christopher, born in Sacramento, Calif.; a daughter, Diana Linn, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ardath Hall; a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvan Childers at Clarinda; a daughter, Sherry Anne, was born to Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Mahrenholz in Osceola; a daughter, Pauline May, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fuller; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cartwright were the parents of a baby girl.

Marriages - Bonnie Howell and Lawrence A. Lindblom were married in Kansas; Agnes Boles and Myles W. Graves were married in

Troy, Kan. Grace Green and Opal Palmer spent the day with Anna Hendrickson while Mr. Green and Mr. Palmer were in Osceola.

Percy Craig built a house on the Frazier lots in Davis City which he had purchased.

Mr. and Mrs. Binford returned home from Seattle, Wash. from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Ricketts and family.

100 YEARS AGO (October 28, 1921) Burglars Blow Safe at Weldon - Yeggs entered the Sampson Drug Store at Weldon and blew the safe securing between $450 and $455 in cash. A church entertainment had been held the previous evening and the receipts had been turned over to Mr. Sampson to be placed in his safe for safe keeping. This money, with some belonging to Mr. Sampson, was taken by the

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Marks spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moore.

Harry Wilson did some papering for Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. Jink Wells.

Roe Reed, who is going to school at Indianola, spent Sunday at home.

Marriage License Ray I. Grant and Ethel M. Anderson.

Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Redman and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beers.

Shannon Edwards visited friends in Murray.

Mrs. Louie Hurst and little son Layton went to Des Moines for a short visit.

F.H. Rex of Garden Grove, also his sister, May Rex and Oliver Rex and family of LeRoy were all down visiting at the Oscar Rex home near Blockley.

Mrs. Charles Horn had been employed by the school board to serve as school nurse.

progress to continue surface. Until the next into the future. time...

Good luck to all of So Long! the candidates. I thank P.S. Watch out for you all for your willing- the trick or treaters! ness to serve. oOo Central Decatur Work was moving along nicely on the Menu trail paving project at (continued from Little River. But the page 2) heavy rains we received Congratulations to Sunday might put a slaw, baked beans the Central Decatur temporary halt in the Thurs., Oct. 28 Cross Country Teams progress. The trail has Chili/crackers, cheese on making it to state. been paved about half optional, applesauce What an accomplish- way across the dam.

Fri., Oct. 29 ment, for sure. This It will sure be a nice Hot dog/bun, potato will be the second time addition that will add wedges, baked beans, for the boys, but the 1.2 miles of walking Jicama, carrots. first time for the girls. I wish them all the best when they compete this Saturday at Fort Dodge. oOo This year's school and city elections have sparked quite an interest. There are six vying for three seats on the City Council, while eight will be on the ballot vying for four seats on the School Board.

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ROBERT “BOB” FREY

yeggs. They blew the safe in true professional style and all indications pointed to the fact that they were experts.

Bad Fire at Corydon - The Wayne County Automobile Company's garage at Corydon burned. Loss, $20,000, with insurance of $8,000. Twenty-four automobiles stored in the building were burned.

Lugar's suffered a loss of $26,000, with $14,000 insurance. A caterpillar tractor belonging to a contractor was destroyed with a loss of $6,500.

Appointment Confirmed By Senate Winfield Cash has been notified that the Senate has confirmed his appointment as postmaster of Leon.

Miles Luce and wife and Ruth Overholtzer visited at the Sam Overholtzer home near Garden Grove.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Tye took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Al Luper.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sat. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sullivan District #2 School Board ■ Current School Board Member ■ Alumnus of Central Decatur ■ Works Locally ■ Long Time Resident Paid for by Andrew Sullivan, 307 NW 6th St., Leon, IA 50144

Paid for by: Robert Frey, 207 SW White St., Leon, IA 50144

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JONATHAN ERB Leon City Council November 2 o Serving on Leon City Council since October 2017 o Currently serving as mayor pro-tem since March 2018 o Volunteering to serve as President of SCIT Theatre board and managing operations since 2018. o Current Leon Lions member, past club president, and honored with Leon Lions Club Lion of the Year award for 2019. Volunteer service includes: taking tickets at Central Decatur Football games, taking tickets at the Leon Rodeo, helping with kids costume contest at Halloween, roadside cleanup, and various fundraisers. o Serves on CHCSI board of directors. o Serves as Leon representative on the W-R-D landfill board. o Committed to continuing to serve the community and be fiscally responsible with your tax dollars.

Paid for by Jonathan Erb. 400 NW Church Street, Leon, Iowa.

Sean Saxton Central Decatur School Board At-Large (to fill a vacancy) ► Born and raised in Leon ► Central Decatur Graduate – 1989 ► Active supporter of CD and Leon community Returned to Leon in 2011 to allow our daughter (now CD grad) to be in a great, small school district where kids have the opportunity to thrive with the support of the school staff, administration and community at large.

My goal as a member of the CD School Board is to ensure the school staff and administration have the support and tools they need to provide a quality educational environment and positive development for all students.

Paid for by Sean Saxton, 500 SW Church St., Leon, IA 50144

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 east. It was remodeled and used as the church, until 1929. This church was called St. Mary's Catholic Church. This building was later sold to the John Taylor family, who made it into a home. The new and present church, Saint Patrick's, was erected in 1929, by Father John O'Conner, who was serving St. Mary's parish, in the east end of Grand River Grand River. He was MELINDA MACKEY also the pastor of St. Brendan's Church in A couple things Leon. for this week: Trick or Have a great week!

Treat night has been set for Sunday, October 31st from 5-7pm. Make sure to leave those outside lights on! There will also be a haunted trail in Grand River so check their Facebook page; Sinners Trail for more information.

Exercise class has been changed to Fridays at 9:30am: Friday Nov 5th, 12th and 19th right after coffee; which begins at 7:30am-is free and is open for everyone. Brenda Stark, our Davis City public health nurse LINDA BOOTHE also holds a question Morgan Thorp and and answer session prior to each class for Trevan Martin were anyone needing infor- married on Saturday mation about Covid-19 the 23rd, with the setand the vaccine/boost- ting being a hay field ers. The booster has for a good ole country also been approved. wedding with a view.

Anyone wanting to get Their reception was their booster should at the DC Community call public health at Center where the celcontinued 641-446-6518 and set up ebrating a time. Boosters will be into the night. The given on Election Day; young couple will make Tues, Nov 2nd (And their home in Davis don't forget to come out City as they purchased and vote!). Folks want- the Tom and Carol property. ing to get their vaccine Benedict Congratulations! should also bring in The other happentheir vaccination cards ings for the week aren’t and make sure it has news at all because we been 6 months since all know how the week your last Covid vax.

The new welcome went. Overcast with sign is progressing! For, slightly sunny days to those not in town, it cooler and much cooler will be located by the with lots of rain. The city maintenance shed football team had a just to the west of The bonus game on Friday Silver Spur. There has night and I thought also been a new sign it was pretty nippy. placed on the west edge Heater on in the car on of town on the city lim- my way home to thaw its. It is a smaller sign, out my feet and cozy blanket at home felt rebut looks nice!

A bit of history: The ally good. Tis the seafirst Catholic Church, in son!

Those celebrating Grand River, was startanother birthday this ed in October, 1895.

The first Grand River week are Angela Houk, school house, built in Larry Kuster II, Luke 1879, was purchased Huffmans Terry Phelps, by the Catholics and Travis Toney, Tanner moved three blocks Cory, Gene Cooper,

CORRESPONDENTS

Decatur County Public Health

IMMUNIZATION CLINICS

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month: November 9 and 23 December 14 and 28 January 11 and 25 Call 641-446-6518 for an appointment to schedule your child for immunizations.

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

SCIT Theatre Main Street - Leon, Iowa - (641) 446-7444

Friday and Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

October 29, 30, and 31.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Rated PG-13 1 hr. 37 mins.

Eddie Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage and escapes prison after a failed execution.

ALL TICKETS $5 All concessions $2 each.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

No credit cards accepted on site.

Caden Cozad, Janessa Hutchison, Julie Cox, and Jason Lewis. Luke and TeAnna Huff will celebrate their anniversary on the 26th and Randy and Sherri Hullinger will celebrate on the 30th.

Make a note to attend the DC Methodist Church’s Lord’s Portion meal and auction on the 30th at the DC Community Center.

Homemade food and lots of items for auction. Come join the fellowship starting at 5:00 pm. A reminder, also, that Nov 2nd is Election Day. Get out and vote because it’s a privilege.

Remember that if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back as a Tupperware lid that doesn’t fit any of your containers.

Contact me to rent the DC Community Center at 442-3595.

Later…Linda

Andover

MARGARET GIBSON Halloween is coming up this weekend!

Do you have your treats ready? Your costume? Let’s hope the weather is more accommodating so the trick-or-treaters can get out and fill their bags and buckets with tasty treats!

Donna Ogier enjoyed a quiet week around her place. She did have a very hungry female cat show up. Donna was kind enough to feed it some groceries and helped her fill out. It was a kitty she had not seen before but she said it was quite affectionate and loved the attention and responded with lots of purring before she was off again on another adventure. Silly kitty did not know how good she had it at Donna’s house! Maybe she’ll be back.

Shout out hello to Linda and Larry Wilcoxson in Arizona!

Had a message from them last week that they subscribe to the

Lamoni Chronicle and enjoy reading the Andover News!

Liz Carpenter made a trip to Bethany on Friday to get some repairs completed on her Durango. She is happy to have it back in good working order.

Alma Mickelson got to watch her daughter Isa do some cheering at a Graceland game last week. Go Isa! Clay Parkhurst and Breanna Main had another birthday party for Kaislyn. Her age is the second prime number. Happy Birthday, Kaislyn! Well, life is not all play and birthday parties. Clay had to work all week and Breanna had clinicals and class all week.

Ivan Lane stayed close to home last week and watched it rain quite a bit over the weekend.

Holly and Benson Parkhurst went to cousin Kaislynn’s 2nd birthday party Saturday.

Kim and Maurice Erwin had a busy week combining beans and baking 300 tumblers and, of course, the never-ending chores that come with life on a farm. Hope they manage to get a few hours rest every now and then.

Have a good week, be kind to each other, and the Chiefs winning ways did not last long.

Not sure what is wrong but they sure need to get it figured out. We are almost to mid-season! Go Chiefs!

In the Library Loop MARY STONER

Interested in providing input and helping to cast vision for our library? We are in need of 3 Leon Library Board of Trustee Members.

They must be residents of Leon. Meetings are held monthly. Please contact John at 641446-6332 or john@leon. lib.ia.us for more information.

Our library provides a number of helpful services, and we want to make sure the Leon community was aware of a few of them.

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TONYA LINDSEY Leon City Council Paid for by Tonya Lindsey, 104 SW 3rd Street, Leon, IA 50144

Faxes can be sent. We can make copies/printing and we also have a 3D printer. If you have not seen a 3D printer in action, stop in to watch it use the spindles of plastic fiber transformed into a useful object.

Replacement parts, key chains, and face shields have all been made on our machine. It is truly a marvel of the future!

New to our adult collection this week: "State of Terror" by Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny, "Judges List" by John Grisham, and "Dear Santa" by Debbie Macomber. In our children's collection, "The Scarecrow" and "The Halloween Tree" have just been added.

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

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

DCH Corner

National Respiratory Care Week

This week is National Respiratory Care Week. Respiratory Therapists across the nation are being recognized this week for the important contributions they make to health care. The 2021 theme from the American Association for Respiratory Care is “Resilience. Strength.

Hope.”

Mary Elsberry, Cardiopulmonary Director, is our in house

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Respiratory Therapist, and this week we celebrate her and all the great things she does for our patients.

Respiratory therapists provide essential care to patients of all ages. Mary is responsible for performing diagnostic testing and delivering hands on care to those with asthma, COPD, and other chronic and acute respiratory conditions, as well as critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation. Mary works closely with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

Respiratory therapy services available at Decatur County Hospital include airway clearance, aerosolized medication administration, complete pulmonary function testing, oximetry testing, oxygen administration and management, patient education, and pulmonary rehabilitation.

In addition to respiratory care, the DCH Cardiopulmonary Services Department provides cardiac services, sleep studies, and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.

For more information about respiratory therapy, and our other cardiopulmonary services at Decatur County Hospital, visit https:// w w w. d e c a t u r c o u n t y hospital.org/services/ cardiopulmonary/ or call us at 641-446-2323.

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

Waiting for Pfizer Authorization for Ages 5-11; COVID Hospitalizations Continue Downward Holly Rash, DCPH Administrator, shared that Pfizer has submitted Emergency Use Authorization for their vaccines ages 5-11 to the FDA. "I am unsure when those will be officially approved for use," Rash said. "We are also waiting for guidance from IDPH about the Moderna boost dose for healthy adults.

Once we receive more information we will let the public know."

Decatur County's most recent COVID positivity rate for the prior 7 days as of Monday afternoon, October 25, according to the coronavirus. iowa.gov website was 10% with 16 positive tests. (The positivity

rate average was 10% on Oct. 20 with 18 positive tests.) Iowa's positivity rate was reported at 8.0% in the prior 7 days (8.7% on Oct. 18) and 8.3% in the prior 14 days (9.2% on Oct. 18).

Decatur County has had 12 total COVID deaths. All 12 deaths were reported as having underlying causes and 0 deaths as COVID being a contributing factor.

As of 10/25/2021, those not fully vaccinated account for 78.7% of all COVID-19 patients in ICU (as of Oct. 20, was 83.2%) and 70.3% of all COVID-19 related hospitalized patients (as of Oct. 20, was 77.1%) .

Coach Frank Howell

FAMILY FUNDRAISER As Frank would say, “We. Will. Win!”

THELMA’S FRIED CHICKEN DINNER Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Pasta Salad and Roll.

Monday, November 8 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Leon Lions Building Decatur County Fairgrounds ADDITIONAL DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Tickets available from: Great Western Bank, Farmers Bank, or New 2U. You can also call Linda Boothe 641--442-3595 or Carol Proctor 641-344-7394 to purchase tickets

ELECT Mark Pearce Leon City Council Tuesday, November 2 Paid for by Mark Pearce, 400 SE 12th St., Leon, IA 50144

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 27, 2021

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Decatur County Recorder, Gale Norman. Stamps represent financial consideration of the transaction. Stamps are 80 cents per $500 in property value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

Linden Grove Investments Inc. c/o Stearns Bank NA as Custodian to IAT 50, LLC - N 56.5' of the S 356.5' of the W 360' of the E 920' of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 in Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., aka 2010 E Main St., Lamoni, IA, 50140. - This parcel is combined with parcel 14.06.300.013 in assessment year 2020 to become parcel M, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Double B Ventures, LLC to Paradise Mountain, LLC - SW 1/4 NE 1/4; SW 1/4 SE 1/4; Section 19; Those portions of the S ½ NW 1/4 and of the SW 1/4 of Section 19; and of the fract. NW 1/4 of Section 30 lying E of a line described as: Commencing at a point 395.38' W of the SW corner of NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 19, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; thence S ... to the intersection of the Iowa/Missouri State Line, said point being 4,746.29' W of a concrete monument at Mile Post 44; All in T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND Commencing at the NW corner of the part of the E ½ of the NE 1/4 lying S of the Public Road in Section 19, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Transfer stamps $2,100.80.

Dakota J. Hill and Amber L. Hill to Robert R. Huff, Jr. and Shirah A. Huff - S ½ N ½ SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 32, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; and All that part of the S ½ SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 32, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying W of County Road EXCEPT Commencing at the SE corner of Section 32, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Transfer stamps $877.60.

Gilbert Enterprises, LLC to Gilbert Plumbing & Heating, Inc. - A tract of land in the E ½ of Section 20, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 20; thence N ... to true POB. Tract contains 20 acres, more or less; AND Beginning at a point 812.74' N of SW corner of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 21, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence W ... to the POB, EXCEPT the S 5' (being a part of the E ½ of Section 20, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M.).Transfer stamps $744.00.

Andrew E. Johnson and Elizabeth B. Johnson to Quinton T. Harley and Jordan E. Harley - Lot 4, block 6, Smith's addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $255.20.

Kenneth R. Jeanes and Maurita S. Jeanes to Daniel C. Troyer and Lizzie E. Troyer - Commencing at the SW corner of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 20, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., thence W ... to the POB, including all platted streets

and alleys in the foregoing description located in the Town of Tuskeego, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $95.20.

Kenneth R. Jeanes an Maurita S. Jeanes to Daniel C. Troyer and Lizzie E. Troyer - Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6, block 6, Tuskeego, Iowa, located in Section 20, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. AND Commencing at the S 1/4 corner of Section 20, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., (said 1/4 corner being 62.62' N of nail in the top of a post), thence W-NW 90.45' to a corner post, which post is the POB; thence due N... to the POB. (Taken from corner Certificate by Craig S. Boldman, No. LLS No. 13427, dated 5/28/06), AND lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, in block 4, original town of Tuskeego, Decatur County, Iowa. (No longer incorporated) (situated in Section 20, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M.) Including all streets and alleyways, AND all adjacent RR ROW lying adjacent to the above described RE. No transfer stamps.

Donald D. Christensen and Marcia Christensen and Dennis D. Christensen and Kathy Christensen and Phyllis M. Williams and Edgar H. Williams, Jr., to Ramona F. Jackson - Lot 2 and the N ½ of lot 3, block 1, Geo T. Young's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $55.20.

Nicholas Roberts and Andrew Roberts to Joseph R. Beavers and Stephanie R. Beavers - Parcel "I" as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 7, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0498 and being part of Parcel "F" as shown on Plat of Survey filed July 27, 2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0875 in the E ½ NE 1/4 of Section 8, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, said Parcel "I" being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the E 1/4 corner of said Section 8; thence N ... to POB, containing 13.70 acres, which includes 0.25 acres of existing public ROW. Transfer stamps $63.20.

Terri Naylor and Debbie Morgan to Daniel L. White - W ½ SE 1/4; W 25 acres of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4; and the SE 1/4 SW 1/4; All in Section 20, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $807.20.

Dylan T. Hogan and Robin K. Hogan to Robert A. Hunt and Jordan M. Hunt Lot 6, in block 2, Ferguson's First addition to the Town of Lamoni, EXCEPT the N 100' thereof, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $222.40.

G & J Hampton Living Trust dated September 10, 1996 to G & J Hampton Family Trust - An undivided ½ interest in: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12 (except commencing at the NE corner, thence W ... to POB) and NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13 lying N of Public Highway and the N ½ NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13, all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (except that portion of Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N ½ NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 13 as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 11, 2019, Page 150 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder); AND Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 of Section 29, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in a Plat of Survey dated November 29, 2018 and

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filed for record December 3, 2018, in Book 2018 at Page 1496 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder; AND W ½ SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (except Parcel A located in the W ½ SE 1/4 of said Section 11, as shown in Plat of Survey filed January 16, 2008 in Book 2008 Page 0080, more particularly described as: Beginning at the center of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., thence S ... to the POB. Said parcel contains 38.18 acres, including 1.03 acres of County Road ROW); AND Parcel F located in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 18 and the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 19, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in the Plat of Survey dated October 31, 2018 and filed for record November 5, 2018 in Book 2018, Page 1376 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder; AND Parcel G in the SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 18 and the E ½ NW 1/4 SW 1/4 NE 1/4 and the N ½ SE 1/4 of Section 19, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in the Plat of Survey dated October 31, 2018 and filed for recorded November 5, 2018 in Book 2018, Page 1377 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder. No transfer stamps.

Marjorie Payton Hewlett and Donald Hewlett to Quail Ridge Ranch, LLC - An undivided ½ interest in the W ½ SW 1/4 of Section 8, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND An undivided ½ interest in the W ½ NW 1/4 of Section 9, and the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 4, all in T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa; AND S ½ NW 1/4 of Section 9, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND W ½ SW 1/4 of Section 9; E ½ SE 1/4 and the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 8; All in T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND NW 1/4 of Section 16, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M. No transfer stamps.

Sharon K. Wrigley as Trustee and Jack L. Sr. and Beverly M. Harris Revocable Trust to Steven A. Houg, Trustee and Steven Houg Trust - N ½ NW 1/4; W 3/4 S ½ NW 1/4; All in Section 2, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, containing 140 acres, more or less. No transfer stamps.

Ajay Anderson and Kerry Anne Anderson to Jeffrey S. Harden and Shannon J. Harden - SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 1; SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 2; all in T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $552.80.

Jack Wynes and Joyce Stiner to Freedom Racing, Tool and Auto, LLC - Parcel "Q" located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in a Plat of Survey dated July 13, 2020, and filed for record July 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-0820 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder; AND A tract of land in the N ½ SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as Commencing at the SE corner of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67, R 26; thence N ... to beginning, containing 060 acres, more or less in Decatur County, Iowa. Corrected Deed. No transfer stamps.

Corbin Wilcox to Freedom Racing, Tool and Auto, LLC - Parcel "Q" located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in a Plat of Survey dated July 13, 2020, and filed for record July 14, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-0820 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder; AND A tract of land in the N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as Commencing at the SE corner of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67, R 26; thence N ... to beginning, containing 060 acres, more or less, in Decatur County, Iowa. Corrected Deed. No transfer stamps.

Terra Fulkerson and Steve Fulkerson to Shane Deral Martin - N 1/2 of lot 13; All of lot 14; All in block 18 of Gill's Subdivision to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $38.40.

Mark Schweizer,

Roxanne Schweizer, Christopher Schweizer, Andrea Fischer and Matthew Fischer to Nicholas T. Beinhart, Holly L. Beinhart, John C. Naylor and Mary P. Naylor - W 1/2 NW 1/4 of Section 35; and the N 1/2 SE 1/4 NE 1/4; SE 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 34; All in T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $639.20.

Joey Sue Hullinger, by and through Steven A. Gilbert, as attorney-in-fact and Steven A. Gilbert to Jalen Sawtelle - Lots 3 and 6, block 2 of Finley's addition to the Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa; and Commencing at the SE corner of lot 6, block 2, Finley's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $237.60.

D & M Stone Farm, Inc. to Jacob L. Stone and Deanna L. Stone - SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 35, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Melanie C. Carter to N. Bruce Nelson and Judith L. Nelson - N 100.12' of lot 10, block 2, Ferguson's First Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $117.60.

Stanton L. Becker and Kathryn S. Becker to Matthew Lee Mickelson - S 6' of lot 7; and the N 81' of lot 8; All in block 8 of Ferguson's SE Addition to Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $110.40.

Carolyn J. Dale to David Dale, Trustee of Carolyn J. Dale Irrevocable Trust dated June 30, 2021 - Commencing 12 rods W of NE corner of SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 27, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., thence S ... to beginning; and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in block 4, to Stearns Addition to Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Commencing at a point 14 rods N and 26 rods W of NE corner of lot 1, block 2, Stearn's Addition to Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to beginning (Being a part of lot 16 in N Addition, Town of Garden Grove, Iowa); AND Lot 1, block 1, Stearns Addition to Town of Garden Grove, Iowa, and the E 6 rods of lot 10, Stearns Addition to Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Lot 2, block 1 and W 1/2 of lot 10, block 4, Stearns Addition to Garden Groce, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Lots 4, block 1, Stearn's addition; Also commencing at SE corner of lot 16, N Addition, W 14 rods, N 20 rods, E 14 rods, S 20 rods to beginning, Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Lot 8 in block 4 of Stearns Addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Lot 3, block 1, Stearn's Addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Michael E. Martens to Jason Ray Phelps - W 3/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 22, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, subject to all easements of record. Transfer stamps $135.20.

Connie D. Miller to William T. Miller - Lots 5 and 6 in block 14, Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

William T. Miller to City of Grand River, Iowa - Lots 5 and 6 in block 14, Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Cavin E. Cox and Susanne Cox to Cassadie M. Waugh and Cassidy J. Waush - Commencing at the NE corner of Section 36, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB; EXCEPT Commencing at the NE corner of Section 36, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., thence N ... to POB. Said parcel containing 2.833 acres, more or less, including the road ROW. Said parcel contains 5.167 acres, more or less, including road ROW. Transfer stamps $167.20.

Betty Wilcox to Kevin L. Buckingham and Linda S. Buckingham - N 82' of lot 1 and the E 26' of the N 82' of lot 2, block 8, Heaston's Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $39.20.

G & R Family Trust to Kevin L. Buckingham and Linda S. Buckingham - Lot 1 and the E 1/2 outlot 2 in block 16, Lefflers Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, and Commencing at the SE corner of said Lot 1 then S 16', W 81', N 16', E 81' to POB. Transfer stamps $12.00.

Robert C. Vogt and Marilyn L. Vogt to Robert C. Vogt and Marilyn L. Vogt as Co-Trustees of Robert and Marilyn Vogt Revocable Trust dated August 31, 2021 - SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 26; All that part of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 27 lying E of Public Highway, All in T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., (consisting of approximately 50 acres). No transfer stamps.

Robert C. Vogt and Marilyn L. Vogt to Robert C. Vogt and Marilyn L. Vogt as Co-Trustees of the Robert and Marilyn Vogt Revocable Trust dated August 31, 2021 - NE 1/4 SE 1/4 EXCEPT 2 acres which falls W of the centerline of the County Road; SE 1/4 NE 1/4 EXCEPT for the 16.5 acres N of the road dissecting the SE 1/4 NE 1/4; All in Section 22, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M. No transfer stamps.

Wesley J. Stender and Kay D. Stender to Aaron Kennedy and Jannelle Kennedy - Commencing at intersection of public highway and E line of E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 19, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence W ... to beginning, (being part of NE 1/4 of Section 19 and NW 1/4 of Section 20) AND All of NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 20 lying S and W of Public Highway; AND a triangular tract of land from SW 28 acres of SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 20, being 4/10 acres described as follows: starting at NW corner of said 28 acres, E 160' to form N side of a triangle, thence starting from same NW corner of said 28 acres, thence S 152' to form the W side of the triangle, with base line of 220' 6", excepting 1/6 acres described as starting at E corner of that part of NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 20 lying and S and W of Public Highway, thence NW along highway fence to form NE side of triangle, thence from same E corner W 146' to form S side of triangle, thence from same E corner W 146'to form S side of triangle, with base line of 113' 6"; all in T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M. Transfer stamps $28.00.

Kathy White to Steven A. Gilbert and Joey S. Hullinger - SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 26, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $847.20.

Bryan P. Edgington to Tracy Don Kisky and Kandi Kisky - All that part of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 32, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying N and E of County Road R52. Transfer stamps $100.00.

G & J Hampton Living Trust dated September 10, 1996 to Colter Boswell, Ronald J. Boswell and Corby L. Boswell - An undivided 1/2 interest in: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12 (EXCEPT commencing at the NE corner, thence W ... to the POB) and the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13 lying N of Public Highway and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13, all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT that portion of Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 13 as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 11, 2019 in Book 2019, Page 150 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder). Transfer stamps $335.20.

G & J Hampton Family Trust to Colter Boswell, Ronald J. Boswell and Corby L. Boswell - An undivided 1/2 interest in: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12 (EXCEPT commencing at the NE corner, thence W ... to the POB) and the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13 lying N of Public Highway and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13, all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT that portion of Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 13 as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 11, 2019 in Book 2019, Page 150 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder). No transfer stamps.

Ronald J. Boswell, Corby L. Boswell, Colter Boswell, and Alicia Boswell to Colter Boswell and Ronald J. Boswell - An undivided 1/2 interest in: SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 12 (EXCEPT commencing at the NE corner, thence W ... to the POB) and the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13 lying N of Public Highway and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 13,

all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT that portion of Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 12 and the N 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 13 as shown in Plat of Survey filed February 11, 2019 in Book 2019, Page 150 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder). No transfer stamps.

Robert E. Fessler and Janet K. Fessler an undivided 1/2 interest to Robert E. Fessler and Janet K. Fessler, as Trustees of the Robert E. Fessler Trust, dated June 28, 2021 and an undivided 1/2 interest to Janet K. Fessler and Robert E. Fessler, as trustees of the Janet K. Fessler Trust, dated June 28, 2021 - SW 1/4 NE 1/4; and NW 1/4 SE 1/4; and SW 1/4 SE 1/4, except commencing at the SW corner of said SW 1/4 SE 1/4, running, thence E ... to beginning; and W 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4, all in Section 16, T 69 N of R 26 W of the 5th P.M., containing 130 acres, more or less, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Steven V. Gilbert and Rosalyn J. Gilbert to Steven V. Gilbert and Rosalyn J. Gilbert, as co-trustees of Steven V. Gilbert and Rosalyn J. Gilbert Revocable Trust - S 1/2 of lots 1 and 2 in block 24, Original Town of Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa; AND lot 1 in block 13, Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa; AND W 35' of lot 3, block 13, of the Original Town of Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa; AND S 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 10, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Ben Boswell, Decatur County Sheriff, Sheriff Sale and Bradley Eugene Matney, Marisa Lynn Matney and Parties in Possession to First Missouri Bank - Lot 4, block 2, W Lamoni Addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa, EXCEPTING a tract described as commencing at the SE corner of said lot 4, thence W ... to POB, and EXCEPTING the W 12' of the S 118' of lot 4, block 2, W Lamoni Addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Jerry E. Arnold, trustee of Jerry E. Arnold Revocable Trust dated March 15, 2017 and Linda L. Arnold, Trustee of Linda L. Arnold Revocable Trust dated March 15, 2017 to James D. Arnold and Danika R. Arnold - Parcel "A" in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 35, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed June 7, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0858, described as follows: Beginning at the N 1/4 corner of said Section 35; thence S ... to POB, having an area of 12.56 acres; 30' ingress/egress easement: That part of Parcel "A" of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 35, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, the centerline is described as follows: Commencing at the DE corner of said Parcel "A"; thence N ... to the N line of said Parcel "A" and the terminus of said Easement.

Transfer stamps $197.60.

Diana M. Jones to John Wesley Thomas Jones - The Fract. N 1/2 NW 1/4; the SW 1/4 NE 1/4; S 1/2 NW 1/4; and the E 5/8 NW 1/4 SW 1/4, All in Section 3, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; EXCEPT Commencing at the NW corner of Section 3, T 70 N, R 26, W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa; thence N ... to the POB, and containing 11.66 acres of which 0.66 acres are in Public ROW. No transfer stamps.

Splash of Trash, LLC to Vincent Oselette and Pamela Oselette - 18 acres N of the Public Road of the E 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 2, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., situated in the County of Decatur and State of Iowa.

Transfer stamps $255.20.

Karen S. Collins to Karen S. Collins Living Trust - E 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 28, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M. No transfer stamps.

Guy Hampton and Melody L. Hill, Trustees of G & J Hampton Living Trust dated September 10, 1996 to Steven L. McClallen, Trustee of the Steven L. McClallen Revocable Trust and Martha L. McClallen, Trustee of the Martha L. McClallen Revocable Trust An undivided 1/2 interest in: W 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur

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The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 27, 2021

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 6) County, Iowa (except Parcel A located in the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of said Section 11, as shown in Plat of Survey filed January 16, 2008 in Book 2008 Page 0080, more particularly described as: Beginning at the center of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., thence S ... to the POB. Said parcel contains 38.18 acres, including 1.03 acres of County Road ROW). Transfer stamps $758.40.

Guy Hampton and Melody L. Hill, Trustees of G & J Hampton Family Trust to Steven L. McClallen, Trustee of the Steven L. McClallen Revocable Trust and Martha L. McClallen, Trustee of the Martha L. McClallen Revocable Trust An undivided 1/2 interest in: W 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (except Parcel A located in the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of said Section 11, as shown in Plat of Survey filed January 16, 2008 in Book 2008 Page 0080, more particularly described as: Beginning at the center of Section 11, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., thence S ... to the POB. Said parcel contains 38.18 acres, including 1.03 acres of County Road ROW). No transfer stamps.

Roger A. Sacry and Patricia K. Sacry to Roger A. Sacry and Patricia K. Sacry, Co-Trustees of the Sacry Family Trust dated September 1, 2021 - Lot 2 of Condit's Subdivision No. 1, City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa; (An unofficial plat) also described as commencing 60' W and 209' S of the NE corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 11, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., thence W ... to POB. (All in the City of Lamoni, Iowa). No transfer stamps.

Farmers Bank to Christopher J.L. Lane and Micheala L. Lane fka Micheala L. Mayhew - N 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 32; and all of that part of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 in Section 33 lying N of the Public Highway running from Leon to Davis City, and E of the W line of the old ROW of the Des Moines and Osceola Railway; all in T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

City of Leon to William V. Caldwell, Decatur County Treasurer, Borromeo Land Holdings, LLC and Unknown Parties - S 1/2 of lot 2; N 17' of lot 3; all in block 8, Finley's Addition to the town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

B. Edward Gensler and Gayle L. Gensler, as Trustees of the Gensler Trust dated December 1, 2010 to Anthony Gonzalez and Ella Grace Kidwell - N 87.5' of lot 2 (EXCEPT W 62.25' and EXCEPT the N 25' of the E 150' of the W 212.25', block 1, Ferguson Addition to Lamoni, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $103.20.

Roy F. Shields to Roy F. Shields and Carolyn A. Shields - Parcel A of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 3, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the E 1/4 corner of Section 3, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence along Section Line S ... to POB. (Contains 0.95 acres, more or less inclusive of N State Street ROW and 0.76 acres more or less) (exclusive of N State Street ROW, and is subject to recorded in unrecorded easements, restrictions and ROW.) (Property is inside the corporate limits of the City of Lamoni, Iowa.) No transfer stamps.

Kevin McGriff and LaRayne McGriff fka LaRayne Jack to City of Grand River, Iowa - Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, block 6 in the Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $18.40.

The Estate of Melba Mae McDaniel aka Melba McDaniel to Reyes Hernandez Canstaneda and Denise Gonzalez Hernandez - Lots 6 and 7 in block 4 of Thomason's addition to Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $37.60.

Jacob J. Stutzman and Emma Stutzman to G & L Acres, LLC - Parcel A in the SW 1/4 of Section 9, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed August 12, 2021 as Instrument No. 20211263, described as follows:

Beginning at the Center of said Section 9; thence S ... to POB, having an area of 49.43 acres; AND INGRESS/ EGRESS EASEMENT: A perpetual easement for ingress and egress at any and all times in and to: The E 40' of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 9, T 68 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying S of Parcel A. Transfer stamps $276.80.

John E. Page to Karen K. Page - S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 29, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Karen K. Page to Karen K. Page, Trustee of Karen K. Page Revocable Trust dated September 14, 2021 - S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 29, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Elizabeth Schmidt and Michael C. Schmidt to Elizabeth Schmidt and Michael C. Schmidt Commencing 40' S of SW corner of Out Lot 28 of Out Lots to Original town of Leon, Iowa, thence S ... to beginning. No transfer stamps.

Joshua D. Culberson and Amy M. Culberson to Aleesha Cummings - E 1/2 of lot 3, block 31, Dancer's second addition to the Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $108.80.

Center Point Farms, LLC to Wallace C. Kramersmeier, trustee of Wallace C. Kramersmeier Trust - NE 1/4 NE 1/4; SW 1/4 NE 1/4; SE 1/4 NE 1/4; All in Section 1, T 68 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $990.40.

Berach Land Holdings, LLC to 11T IA, LLC - Lot 1, block 1, EXCEPT the W 50' thereof, Eastern addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $76.00.

Estate of Alma R. Selsor to Corvis Cooper, Selena Humphrey, Heather Selsor and Eric Selsor - The fract.

NW 1/4 of Section 4, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Loanne L. Andrew to Keeling Land & Cattle - MO/ IA, LLC - NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 12, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 7, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $591.20.

Sheila P. Andrew to Sheila P. Andrew and Loanne L. Andrew - SW 5 acres of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Sheila P. Andrew to Loanne L. Andrew - NE 1/4 SW 1/4 EXCEPT the SW 5 acres of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Andy Yoder and Lydia Ann Yoder to Andy Yoder and Lydia Ann Yoder - All that part of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 13, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., lying N of the Public Highway situated in Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Mark R. Swafford and Jacinta M. Swafford to Brogan Francis Bundt W 2/3 of lot 3, block 29, Dancer's 2nd addition to Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT the N 95' thereof. Transfer stamps $93.60.

Cedar Grove Investments Inc. c/o Stearns Bank NA to IAT 78, LLC - Lots 1 and 2, block 2, Original town of Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Donald J. Jones, Trustee of the Donald J. Jones Trust to Clinton A. Pierce and Beverly Jane Pierce - Lot 8, block 4, in Shaffer's addition to town, now City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $151.20.

Jeremy J. Sellars, Amy Sellars and Jennifer Warrington to Jones Ventures, LLC - W 88' of lot 3, block 5, W Lamoni addition to Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa,.

Transfer stamps $135.20.

Joellero, Inc. to Terry Boswell and Pabalene Boswell - S 82' of lot 6 and the S 82' of lot 7, block 1, Nicholson's addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa, EXCEPT the W 172' of the S 82' of lot 7. (Given in full satisfaction of real estate contract dated 7/1/05 and filed 7/5/05 in Book 2005, Page 1148, Officer of Recorder, Decatur County, Iowa).

Transfer stamps

$175.20.

Ben Boswell, Decatur County Sheriff and All of the unknown claimants, heirs, spouses, assignees, grantees, legatees, devisees and the beneficiaries of Gary A. Petty, deceased; State of Iowa, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance; United States of America, Internal Revenue Service to First Missouri Bank - Lot 2, block 7, Shaffer's addition to City of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Mary J. Ryan to Kevin P. Ryan - SE 1/4 SW 1/4; S 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 20; NE 1/4 NW 1/4; N 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 29; all in T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Tiffany Murphy to Bradley Heath and Jennifer Heath - Lot 3, block 8, Heaston's addition to Town of Leon, Iowa. Transfer stamps $12.80.

Juergen A. Richt and Cheryl Richt to Curtis A. Kahler and Amy C. Kahler W 1/2 of lots 7, 8 and 9, block 16, Original Town of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $93.60.

Verda R. Jones and Darrell Jones, Carol L. Bethards and Rick Bethards and James Morris to Connie E. Morris - Commencing at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, T 70 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

Sharon K. Wrigley as Trustee and Jack L. Sr. and Beverly M. Harris Revocable Trust to AMD2, LLC - Commencing at the SE corner of Section 31, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB; EXCEPT Commencing at the SE corner of Section 31, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence W ... to POB, such exception containing 1.55 acres, more or less, AND W 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 EXCEPT the N 5 acres; S 5 acres of the E 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4; All in Section 32, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND N 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 5, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND N 5 acres of the W 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4; E 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 EXCEPT the S 5 acres; W 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4; All in Section 32, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $959.20.

AMD2, LLC to Jeffrey Steven Houg - Parcel "C" being a part of tract 2, recorded in Book B, Page 85 in the Decatur County Recorder's Office also in the N 1/2 SE 1/4 and the Sw 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 31, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2" rebar at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of said Section 31; thence S ... to POB. This parcel contains 34.81 acres, more or less, including 1.74 acres, Country Road ROW, and may be subject to easements and ROW of record.

Transfer stamps $207.20.

Dennis M. Dale Estate to Decatur County Properties, LLC - Commencing at the SE corner of lot 6 in S Addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa; thence W ... to POB, being a part of lots 5 and 6 in S addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa; AND Lots 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 and 116, in RR Addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $128.80.

Guy Hampton and Melody L. Hill, Trustees of G & J Hampton Living Trust dated September 10, 1996 to Garret Russel Saxton and Kellie Anne Saxton - An undivided 1/2 interest in: Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 of Section 29, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in a Plat of Survey dated November 29, 2018 and filed for record December 3, 2018, in Book 2018 at Page 1496 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder. Transfer stamps $697.60.

Guy Hampton and Melody L. Hill, Trustees of G & J Hampton Family Trust to Garret Russel Saxton and Kellie Ann Saxton - An undivided 1/2 interest in: Parcel B located in the SE 1/4 of Section 29, T 68 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, iowa, as shown in a Plat of Survey dated November 29, 2018 and filed for record December 3, 2018, in Book 2018 at Page 1496 in the office of

the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder.

No transfer stamps.

Mildred Luce Trust dated May 10, 2004 to Gerald E. Luce and Glenda Luce Parcel "C" in the W 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 34, T 69 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed March 24, 2004 in Book D Page 33, described as follows: Commencing at the SW corner of the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section 34, thence N ... to POB, said tract containing 40.00 acres, more or less, inclusive of 1.72 acres within County Road ROW. Transfer stamps $375.20.

Lena Marie Phillips to Jessica Alicia Coddington N 22' of the S 68' of lots 7, 8 and 9, block 13, Original Town of Leon, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Mark Smith, Jodi Smith, Cindy Smith, Stan Moeller, Charlene Hoover fka Charlene Smith, David Hoover, Jason Smith Sandra Smith, Scott Smith to Daniel L. Smith - An undivided 5/7 interest in: SE 1/4 NW 1/4; the N 26.5 acres of NW 1/4 SE 1/4; the S 1/2 NE 1/4; the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 EXCEPT Commencing at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, thence W ... to beginning, all in Section 20, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $342.40.

The Amended and Restated Revocable Trust Agreement of Donald D. Martin and Sheryl S. Martin dated January 20, 2006 to Daniel L. Smith - An undivided 1/7 interest in: SE 1/4 NW 1/4; the N 26.5 acres of NW 1/4 SE 1/4; the S 1/2 NE 1/4; the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 EXCEPT Commencing at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4, thence W ... to beginning, all in Section 20, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

IAT 65, LLC to Richard C. Perry and Marlene J. Perry - Lot 1, block 16 of Original Town of Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa.

No transfer stamps.

Micheal D. Hooper and Deborah Hooper to Megan Overton - Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10 in block 9 in the Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $56.80.

Jeff McIntyre and Antionette McIntyre to Jeffrey Paul Dahm, David Lee James Denney and David Lee Denney - N 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4; and the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4; All in Section 24, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND NE 1/4 SW 1/4 (EXCEPT the N 1 acre EXCEPT the E 33'); and the S 1/2 Sw 1/4 (EXCEPT the N 4 rods of W 40 rods); All in Section 13, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; AND Parcel "C" located in a portion of the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 and in the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 24, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed April 6, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0486, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a tan colored stone at the N 1/4 corner of said Section 24; thence S ... to POB, containing 9.05 acres. Transfer stamps $872.80.

Jay L. Williams and Larry J. Williams trustees of JoAnn V. Williams Irrevocable Trust dated November 25, 2014 to Jay L. Williams and Larry J. Williams - Suburban Lots 3 and 4 of Suburban Lots of Town of Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa; and all that part of the old ROW of CB&Q RR Company, lying N of said Suburban Lots in Section 4, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa; and commencing at the SW corner of said Suburban Lot 4, W to W line of said Section 4, N to NW corner of said Section 4, E along the N line of said Section 4 to a point directly N of NW corner of said Suburban Lot 4, S to beginning; Suburban Lot 5 to Town of Weldon, Decatur County, Iowa; The W 89.8' of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 4; N 3/8 SW 1/4; SW 1/4 NW 1/4; S 14.92 acres of NW 1/4 NW 1/4; and a tract of land described as commencing 7.45 rods N of NW corner of SE 1/4 NW 1/4 on public highway, thence E ... to POB; All in Section 4, T 70 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

City of Garden Grove, Iowa to Lester and Juanita White - Parcel "B", All that part of Lot 12, block 3 of the Original Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa, being the E 33' of the W 124' of said block 3,

more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SW corner of said lot 12, thence S ... to POB, and containing 7,083 square feet or 0.162 acres of land, more or less. No transfer stamps.

Danny L. Rinehart and Virginia L. Rinehart to Aaron Kennedy and Jannelle Kennedy - A parcel of land located in that portion of the E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 19, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., in Decatur County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a cotton gin spike at the intersection of the E line of the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said section 19 and the centerline of County Highway 'J-66" as presently established, thence N ... to the POB..., containing 2.51 acres, subject to an easement for a public highway recorded in Book 314 at Page 171 and any other easements of record. No transfer stamps.

Aaron Kennedy to Aaron Kennedy and Jannelle Kennedy - Parcel "A" located in a portion of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 19, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed for record May 24, 2012 in Book 2012 at Page 0717 in the Decatur County Recorder's Office in Leon, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

JTN West, LLC to The Lamoni Food Pantry - W 85' of Lot 4, block 5, Ferguson's Second Addition to the City of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa. Parcel #1302453007.

Transfer stamps $154.40.

Bonnie Cox fka Yvonne Arnold and Corwin G. Cox to Beau Boswell - Parcel A: That part of the E 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 11, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as follows: Commencing at the SW corner of said E 1/2 SE 1/4 SE 1/4; thence N ... to POB, having an area of 2.00 acres including 0.36 acres of Road Easement. No transfer stamps.

City of Leon, Iowa to Charles and Linda Decker Lot 7, Turpins Addition #1 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $0.80.

Danny Cowles and Judy Cowles to David Cowles and Virginia Cowles - N 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 9, T 67, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $319.20.

11T IA, LLC to Guardian Property Services, LLC Commencing at a point 10' E of NW corner of Lot 2, block 9, Central Addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

Angela Hoffman to Zebulon Zedekia Hatfield and Sabrina Marie Hatfield N 210' of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 lying E of I-35 in Section 12, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $122.40.

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Both XC Teams Qualify for State

Senior William Gillis is the first for CD to earn as Junior Vincent Carcamo was next in line with a high as a 2nd place finish at the state qualifying 3rd place finish clocking a time of 17:33, making meet. He ran a time of 17:17, making his third ap- his second appearance at State. pearance at State. First place finish was junior Colin Lillie of St. Albert with a time of 16:53. to be an advantage. courage and toughness The boys handled and they are the type of meet and qualified as a the pressure of being competitors you want team. the favorite and had on your team if you are The boys won a a goal of winning the going to make a run at state qualifier meet for meet. They did that

By Reece Tedford something special.

The State Qualify- the first time in CD his- while beating #6 ranked Senior William Giling Cross Country meet tory and are going for St. Alberts who was a lis led a trio of indiat Corning (SWV) held the 2nd year in a row. good test en route to vidual qualifiers and last Thursday, October The girls qualified a the boys 7th meet vic- finished 2nd (17:17).

21, was another night of team for the first time tory this season. The That is the highest ever new milestones for the ever. It's notable that only losses have come finish by a Cardinal at Central Decatur high this course is argu- to #1 ACGC by 3 points a state qualifying meet school teams. Eighteen ably one of the most and we lost by 5 points and he is making his 3rd schools participated brutal hilly courses in to larger schools on appearance at a state but only two teams the state and it's not a day without our #2 meet. William has had qualified for state and an easy place to race. runner. They have been a spectacular career in the top 10 individu- When we got this as- confident and com- times and accomplishals. The boys' and girls' signment we felt like posed this year and ments and has one last teams both punched having experience on are looking forward to state meet to lead the their ticket to the state this course would prove Fort Dodge. The boys team into. have run with a lot of

XC History Set Aplenty

Junior Gunner Smith had his ticket punched for the first time, earning a 7th place finish with a time of 17:49.

Junior Vincent Carcamo finished 3rd (17:33) in what was a special race as he continues to just get better. This is his second appearance at state.

It's been exciting to watch him progress in his confidence at the end of the season. If Vincent continues to race like this it's a game changer for CD as his ceiling is very high.

Junior Gunner Smith raced aggressively over the hills to get 7th and individually qualify as well. Gunner has continued his medal streak-medaling

every race he's run. He is also a versatile speed guy who is a strong hill runner. This is his first appearance.

Vincent Carcamo and Gunner Smith become only the 5th and 6th boys to ever qualify individually for CD. Junior Tate Swartz finished 13th (18:23) and got the job done for us as his finish helped us get the team title wrapped up.We look for him to run a little stronger in a week on a course that will suit (continued on page 10)

Junior Harrisen Bevan is the first CD cross coun- Sophomore Hadley Bell had her ticket punched Sophomore Aniston Jones was next in line with try female to earn an individual advancement to for the first time, earning a 9th place finish with a 10th place finish clocking a time of 22:34, makcompete at State. She placed 4th with a time of a time of 22:28. ing her first appearance.

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We Salute the Cardinal Harriers

2021 Central Decatur Cross Country Made History Boys Back to Back Team Appearances

Both teams will compete at the State meet for Class 1A on Saturday, October 30th, at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge .

The girls will race at 2:30 P.M. and the boys at 3:15 P.M.

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Juniors Vincent Carcamo earned a solid 3rd place and Gunnar Smith 7th. The 7 CD boys running at State are pictured left to right: senior Isaiah Brunk (24th - 19:40), sophomore Joe Sheetz (15th 19:00), junior Vincent Carcamo (3rd - 17:33), senior William Gillis (2nd - 17:17), junior Tate Swartz (13th - 18:23), junior Junior Oesch (25th - 19:52), and junior Gunner Smith (7th - 17:49).

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Cardinal Cross Country (continued from page 8) him better. This is his second appearance.

Sophomore Joe Sheetz has become extremely reliable for us finishing in 15th (19:00) and closed the door on the competition as our final scoring runner.

Joe continues to grow as a fierce competitor and will be appearing at state for a second year in a row.

Senior Isaiah Brunk finished 24th (19:40) in a great race as our 6th man and really has stepped up when we needed him this year.

His confidence is also very high entering a state meet for his first appearance.

Junior Junior Oesch rounded out the varsity efforts in 25th (19:52). He wasn't feeling the best but will look to rebound at the state meet in his second appearance and has been a key contributor for us the last couple years.

Boys' Top 5 Team Scores with the top 2 qualifying for State: 1st Central Decatur - 37; 2nd St. Alberts - 47; 3rd Tri Center - 85; 4th Riverside - 114; and 5th Heartland Christian 140.

The girls qualified for state as a team for the first time by finishing 2nd. The race itself was exciting and dramatic with the outcome very much in doubt. The girls were locked in a very difficult battle for the final team spot with Tri Center. At the halfway point of the race we were down around 17 points. At that point, Tri Center had the leader of the race and 3 more girls with our #2 and it didn't look good.

Our girls are fighters though and kept fighting for spots. They did

for her. I was impressed that her mind was so determined going into this race and that she fought the entire way.

Freshman Makenna Perkins is a good hill runner and consistent performer for us and finished 25th (25:10).

She is also having a

great freshman season and in the final mile she caught and beat Tri Center's 5th runner to cap off the dramatic point swing.

Jamie Oesch (30th26:25) closed out the varsity efforts battling for spots on that difficult course which de-

not physically or mentally collapse over the final hills as some other teams did and created almost a 30 point swing in the final 3-4 minutes.

The girls ran with a lot of heart and all gained spots in the final mile.

Junior Harrisen Bevan led a trio of individual qualifiers in 4th place (21:40). With a mile to go, Harrisen was around 6th and runner for runner we were down to Tri Center. Harrisen started an unbelievable sequence of events as she caught Tri Center's #1.

Sophomore Hadley Bell would then get their #2 and had her individual qualifying moment by finishing 9th (22:28). Hadley ran very close to that position the whole race. She did a great job of being aware of where she had to be and is strong over the hills.

Sophomore Aniston Jones dramatically captured the final state qualifying spot individually in 10th (22:34).

She was 15th with a mile to go and there was a gap. Aniston is a strong hill runner and used that to catch Tri Center's 2-4 runners late in the race.

Freshman Abigail Leahy (15th-23:37) stepped up big time Amy Potter recorded 2 solo blocks against I-35. for CD as a freshman and closed well with a On Monday, tinued to stretch the gutsy run. She passed 18, the lead to 18-11 includvital scoring runners in October Cardinals hosted the ing another sneaky tip that final mile as well, moving all the way past I-35 Roadrunners in by Horn, another ace Tri Center's #4. CD had the Class 2A - Region serve by Dykes with a poster that said "PR 4 First Round for vol- the ball landing right or ER" and for Abigail leyball, dominating the on the back line, kill that nearly described first match 25-14, los- by Addy Graham and her experience with ing a nailbiter second Hallee Hamilton slipmatch 22-25, winning ping in a dink. that race effort.

The Cardinals were Freshman Addy- another close third son Schreck sealed the match 25-21, and put- playing scrappy retrievdeal in 20th (24:21) as ting the night to bed ing many digs inching their way to the 25-14 the final scoring runner with a final 25-16 win.

The Cardinals had win. In the process, passing the Tri Center 4 and 5 runners in the a lead right from the Graham recorded an final mile. As a fresh- beginning in the first ace serve, Hamilton a man, hills are not easy match and never let it hard kill and a deep go. The Cardinals were corner tip. consistently moving In the second the ball around with match-up, the wind the momentum from a changed directions in deep push by Malloree the Roadrunners favor, Horn and ace serve by trailing 3-5. The game Mara Dykes for the 14- continued with back to 10 lead. Returning from back points. Amy Potter an Roadrunner time- took the lead winning out, the Cardinals con-

moralized a lot of teams who did not know the full extent of what they would face going into this.

Girls' Top 5 Team Scores with the top 2 qualifying for State: 1st St. Alberts - 29; 2nd Central Decatur - 46; 3rd Tri Center - 63; 4th

Mt Ayr - 81; and 5th SWV - 132.

Both teams will compete at the State meet for Class 1A on Saturday, October 30th, at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge. The girls will race at 2:30 P.M. and the boys at 3:15 P.M.

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Returning from a timeout, the Roadrunners regained the momentum stealing the lead, 12-7. Hamilton for the Cardinals recorded an ace serve followed by a couple kills by Horn and a solid hit landing on the back line, narrowing the gap, 14-15 but the Cards were never able to steal back the lead, losing 22-25.

The Roadrunners continued the momentum for a 4-2 lead before River Hamaker stepped up for a solid kill, tying the game 4-4.

The two teams battled back and forth for the side-out point, with the Cardinals trailing 10-14. Horn stepped up

and placed an ace serve on the back corner before Hamilton hammered a kill, trailing by one point, 13-14.

After a couple miscommunication errors and carry calls, the Cards lost the momentum, 14-19.

After a couple Roadrunner errors at the net, the Cardinals took advantage grabbing the 21-19 lead on Dykes placing the ball in the back corner along with another ace serve by Graham.

Returning from a Roadrunner time-out, the Cardinals continued moving forward with a solid block by Potter and a game winning ace serve by Lexi Jensen, 25-21.

The Cards took their momentum in the final winning match earning a 5-1 lead including a solid block by Hamaker and ace serve

by Horn.

The Cardinals continued to move the ball around sneaking in valuable points, stretching the lead 22-11, including back to back ace serves by Dykes before earning the 25-16 win.

Horn lead the kills with 8, joined by Hamaker and Graham with 5 each, Hamilton 4, and Dykes 3. Dykes lead with 17 assists along with Potter 2, and Hamilton, Emma Richards and Graham 1 each.

Potter recorded 2 solo blocks.

Horn lead the serving with 6 solid ace (continued on page 11)

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Cardinal Volleyball (continued from page 10) serves and 85% serving efficiency, along with Graham (100%)and Dykes (94.1%) 2 each, and Jensen (100%), Hamilton (94.1%) and Richards (80%) 1 each.

Vs. VAN METER The Cardinals advanced to play on Wednesday, against Van Meter at Van Meter, losing in three 22-25, 11-25 and 6-25.

Dykes recorded 12

assists, Graham 2 and Horn 1. Hamilton lead the team with 8 kills, joined by Horn with 3, Hamaker 2, and Potter and Graham 1 each.

Hamaker recorded a solo block.

Dykes recorded 2 ace serves with 1 perfect night from the serving line. It was an almost perfect night from the serving line with Horn, Hamilton, Richards, and Graham with 100% and Jensen 71.4%.

Seniors Say Goodbye With Victory Over Tigerhawks

By Reece Hill Central Decatur closed out their football season last Friday hosting the ColfaxMingo Tigerhawks. The Cardinals fell behind early but responded well earning a 30-21 victory to end the season.

The seniors who suited up for their final time all played big roles in the win. Unfortunately, two seniors were unable to play. Colton Barnes sat out due to an injury and William Gillis sat out in order to not risk injury as he will be running in the state cross country meet soon. The victory put their final record for the season at 5-4.

Colfax-Mingo got on the board first with a passing touchdown and added the extra point to go up 7-0.

Central Decatur responded quickly with Evahn Wallace returning the ensuing kickoff

just past midfield.

The Cardinals started the drive at their opponents 48 yard line, going on a series of runs with a Devin Adams 1 yard carry then back-to-back Matthew Boothe carries for 12 and 4 yards.

M. Boothe then threw an incomplete pass to Trey Hullinger before taking off on a 31 yard touchdown run. Kale Rockhold added the extra point tying the score at 7-7.

Central Decatur didn't waste much time getting back on the board in the second quarter, holding the Tigerhawks to a three and out and punting the ball down to the Cardinal 24 yard line.

The drive started with an incomplete pass followed by an 11 yard M. Boothe carry. M. Boothe then completed consecutive pass-

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They attended Greenhand Fireup along with 250 other agriculture students and FFA members from across the South Central District. They were able to participate in leadership workshops presented by Iowa FFA Officers and District Officers from multiple districts, including our very own South Central District Officers Grant Boyd and Chloe Hamaker. Following the conferences, they indicated the things that impacted them the most were learning about the variety of SAE Projects, learning about different forms of communication, communication starters, and how to talk to people you have never met. They also learned that you need to set goals, prioritize those goals, and always be true to yourself. Members were definitely fired up after this conference and plan to use the skills they learned to help the chapter grow. es to Tyke and Trey Hullinger for 6 yards and 33 yards, respectively.

Adams then carried for 1 and 6 yards followed by a 10 yard M. Boothe carry.

Adams then ran for 3 yards and finished the drive by powering into the endzone on a 2 yard run. Rockhold missed the extra point making the score 13-7.

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down on a fourth and short. Tyke Hullinger ran again for 8 yards followed by a 24 yard M. Boothe to Rockhold pass.

An unsportsmanlike conduct on the defense moved the ball up to the Tigerhawk 4 yard line where M. Boothe then powered in for a 4 yard touchdown. Rockhold added the extra point to make the score 20-7.

Later in the quarter, a turnover on downs set the Central Decatur offense up at their own 42 yard line. Adams began the drive with a trio of carries yielding 4, 3, and 9 yards. M. Boothe then ran for 4 yards before back-to-back Wallace carries resulted in an 8 yard gain and a 30 yard touchdown. Rockholds' extra point made the score 27-7.

As the game progressed late in the third quarter and into the fourth quarter, ColfaxMingo started to pull their way back into the game cutting the score to 27-21.

Following a Tigerhawk touchdown, Wallace returned the kickoff for a touchdown but a block in the back penalty brought it off the board and set the Cardinal offense up at their own 10 yard line.

Central Decatur powered their way down the field grinding time off the clock with Adams running for 4 yards on the opening play. M. Boothe followed it with a 13 yard

gain, then Wallace ran for 5 yards. M. Boothe then ran for 1 and 7 yards before a false start backed the offense up 5 yards. M. Boothe followed the penalty by completing a pass to Tyke Hullinger for 9 yards.

Wallace then carried for 4 yards and Tyke Hullinger for 10, but a holding call brought the ball back to the Cardinal 35 and making it third and 15. M. Boothe dropped back and launched a pass downfield connecting with Trey Hullinger for a 36 yard pickup. A false start again backed the Cardinals up 5 yards.

On first down, Adams picked up 4 yards followed by a 3 yard Wallace run and a penalty on the defense moving the ball up to the Tigerhawk 14 yard line and giv-

ing the offense a first down. Wallace was then dropped for a 2 yard loss, then a 5 yard penalty on the offense brought back a 16 yard touchdown pass to Trey Hullinger. A 6 yard loss on a completion to Sam Boothe was then brought off the board by a 15 yard defensive penalty making it third and 10 from the Tigerhawks 14 yard line.

Adams was dropped for a 1 yard loss on third down but Rockhold then put a 32 yard field goal through the uprights making the score 30-21 and sealing the victory for the Cardinals.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORIGINAL NOTICE

ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY SMALL CLAIM DIVISION ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY

Action for money Judgment Case No. SCSC661452 Filed November 19, 2020

CITY OF LEON

Petitioner, vs.

FREDERICK E. MINER, AARON EUGENE MINER, NATHAN MINER, STATE OF IOWA, UNITED STATES TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, and UNKNOWN PARTIES.

Respondents.

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Plaintiff vs.

Amy Marie Blakeburn

Defendant You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court naming you as a Defendant in this action, which petition prays for judgment against the Defendant for an amount due Windsor Terrace Apartments plus court costs, interest and statutory attorney fees. UNLESS YOU APPEAR by completing and filing an appearance and answer through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at https://www.iowacourts. state.ia.us/EFile within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you, judgment shall be rendered against you upon Plaintiff’s claim together with interest and court costs. IF YOU DENY THE CLAIM AND APPEAR by filing an appearance and answer within 20 days after service of the Original Notice upon you, you will then receive electronic notification through the Iowa Electronic Document Management System of the place and time assigned for hearing.

McCormick & Associates, P.C. By: Curtis G. McCormick, AT0005112 Attorney for Plaintiff 808 13th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Telephone (515) 279-4400 IF YOU REQUIRE THE ASSISTANCE OF AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN COURT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY, IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR DISTRICT ADA COORDINATOR AT 515-286-3754.

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ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY Case No. EQCV007139 CITY OF LEON

Petitioner, vs.

ROGER LEO GROVER, SR., ROGER GROVER, JR., LVNV FUNDING, LLC, and UNKNOWN PARTIES.

Respondents.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: UNKOWN PARTIES YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the Respondent in this action. A copy of the Petition is attached to this Notice. The attorney for the Petitioner is Karla J. Fultz of Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., whose address is 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, Iowa 50312. The attorney’s phone number is (515) 2440111; facsimile number (515) 697-4299.

This case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. General rules and information on electronic filing are contained in Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16. Information regarding requirements related to the protection of personal information in court filings is contained in Iowa Rules Chapter 16, Division VI. You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you by using the Iowa Judicial Branch Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) at https://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/EFile, unless you obtain from the court an exemption from electronic filing requirements. If you do not file your appearance, motion or answer within 20 days from the date you are served this Original Notice, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

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Case No. EQCV007120

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Aaron Eugene Miner General Delivery Des Moines, IA 50313 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the respondent in this action, which petition prays the Court find that the property located at 1104 SW Church Street, Leon, Iowa is abandoned, and enter judgment granting the City title to the property. A copy of the Petition is attached to this Notice. The attorney for the Petitioner is Karla J. Fultz of Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., whose address is 2700 Grand Avenue, Suite 111, Des Moines, Iowa 50312.

The attorney’s phone number is (515) 244-0111; facsimile number (515) 2448935.

You must serve a motion or answer on or before November 30, 2021, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Decatur County, at the courthouse in Leon, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).

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CITY OF GRAND RIVER

Regular Council Meeting October 14, 2021 Grand River City Hall 6:00 P.M. The regular city council meeting was called to order

by Mayor Craig Stogdill at 6:00 p.m.

Roll call was taken.

Council members present: Nathan Taylor, Sandy White, Camron Collier and Nevin Collier. Linda Hunt was absent.

C. Collier made a motion to approve the agenda, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

N. Collier made a motion to approve the September financial reports, Taylor 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

White made a motion to approve the bank reconciliations for September, Taylor 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Taylor made a motion to approve the consent agenda, White 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Taylor made a motion to have Bill Brookhiser remove snow on sidewalks at $50.00 per time, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

N. Collier made a motion to have Ritter Construction demolish the house at 220 Adams Street, Taylor 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Taylor made a motion to abate the city’s special assessments against the property at 220 Adams Street, White 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Taylor made a motion to set Sunday, October 31, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. for trick or treating in Grand River, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

White made a motion to have Stogdill Construction pour concrete pads for benches, Taylor 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

White made a motion for Daniels Land Survey to survey the city’s property on Broadway, C. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

White made a motion to purchase 4 speed bumps, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

Taylor made a motion to increase the sewer rates by $2.00, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried. There

will be a public hearing set for December.

Taylor made a motion to adjourn, N. Collier 2nd, all ayes, motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

ITEM Alliant Energy electricity/ sewer share $9.54 Alliant Energy electricity/ street lights RUT 990.09 Grand River Mutual phone at city hall 51.19 SIRWA water at fire station--Aug 20.00 SIRWA water at city hall--Aug 42.20 SIRWA sewer billing 209.65 Leon Journal-Reporter publish mins, claims, receipts 84.71 Pat Asleson cleaning city hall--Oct. 40.00 Hewlett Lawn Care mowing 3 times 915.00 Hewlett Lawn Care mowing 3 times --sewer share 90.00 WRD Landfill qrtly dues 590.00 Decatur County Engineer post sleeves/ bolts 127.68 Great Western Bank speed bumps/ signs/toilet tank 499.03 Bob Jackson Trucking haul 17.23 ton rock 107.69 Schildberg Construction 17.23 ton rock 250.70 Solutions shredder/paper/ ink/labels 242.96 Seton 6 barricades 602.20 SIRWA final water bill for 220 Adams 41.20 Great Western Bank loan payment 1,971.10 Decatur County Treasurer taxes for 220 Adams 1,326.00 Baker Group electrical supplies for shelter 1,074.91 Don Morgheim electrical supplies for shelter 60.00 Cannon Portables 2 porta jon/ park--ball field 240.00 Intuit Quickbooks monthly fee/renewal 537.14 Grand River Sewer reimburement for IPERS 115.71 IPERS Sewer share & city share 231.43 Grand River Sewer city portion clerks salary 634.45 Gregg Clark sewer maintenance 424.18 Cheryl German city clerk/sewer clerk salary 822.94 TOTAL (General) $10,563.96 (Sewer) 1,787.74 RECEIPTS General $22719.93 Sewer $2765.65 SIGNED: Craig Stogdill Mayor ATTEST: Cheryl German City Clerk 1t39 Oct. 27, 2021

CITY OF LEON

Regular Council Meeting October 18, 2021 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Jason Weir called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Council members present were Keith Hinds, Cody Cooper, and Jonathan Erb. Sue Kelly was in attendance by speaker phone. Councilmember Daniel Moffett was absent.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve

the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve the Central Decatur Animal Science Class to raise two calves on the Central Decatur High School Grounds. All ayes, motion carried.

Mayor Jason Weir appointed Sue Kelly to the Low Rent Housing Board.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve Resolution 2021-22: “Setting Date for a Public Hearing on Designation of the Leon Urban Renewal Area and on Urban Renewal Plan and Project on November 15, 2021.” All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by K Hinds seconded by J Erb to approve the pay request from SICOG in the amount of$37341.00 for the Housing Rehab Grant.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by K Hinds to authorize and approve Mayor Jason Weir to sign the CDBG contract for the Upper Story Housing Grant for 200 N Main St. and the Iowa Economic Development Acknowledgement of Environmental Review Requirement for the same grant. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by S Kelly to approve to change the garbage ordinance to have language about multi-unit properties and continue to charge multi-unit properties as we currently do. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded S Kelly by to deny adjusting the sewer bill for 306 NW 6th St. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded J Erb by to approve placing an ad in the Leon Journal Reporter to sell city owned property at 704 NW Church St. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by K Hinds seconded by C Cooper to approve the donation of the Leon Fire Department’s 1986 fire truck to the City of Grand River. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to approve the sale of the City of Leon’s remaining dumpster inventory to Jim’s Sanitation for a price of no less than $25.00 per dumpster. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to table setting a formal policy for the wood chip pile at the city farm. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by J Erb to approve the closure of the city’s dog pound to gain compliance with the Iowa Department of Agriculture. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by C Cooper seconded by K Hinds to table contracting with TextMyGov for the next 2 years in the amount of $7200.00. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to approve renewing the Delta Dental insurance policy at the increased cost of $39.64 for Single, $80.68 for Employ-

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All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by J Erb seconded by C Cooper to adjourn at 7:28 pm. All ayes, motion carried. <These minutes are sub-

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October Claims Aflac Aflac- Pre-Tax $29.40 Agriland Fs Inc Diesel/No Lead $2,449.54 Agrivision Blade $24.13 Alliant Energy Gas/Electric

Service $12,992.66 Amazon Chair/Fltr/Matts $896.10 Aramark Rugs $270.84 Avg Technologies 3 Yr Software

Purch/Antivrs $2,315.88 Baker And Taylor Books Books $263.75 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bc/Bs- Aftr-Tax $27,330.10 Boswells Guns And Ammo 556 Ammo $850.00 Cater 2 U Fundraiser Dinner $2,524.19 Cengage Learning-Gale Books $99.70 Chem-Sult Inc Chemicals $17,746.83 Colonial Life & Accident Colonial Life $139.46 Curtis Architecture Upper Level Revit $10,000.00 Decatur County Sheriff Communication

Contract $1,505.08 Delta Dental Delta Dental $1,280.28 Demco Cover/Album $295.12 Dollar General-Charged Sa Clng Supp $6.67 Dunsdon John Reimb Mileage $35.02 Eftps Fed/Fica Tax $17,577.33 Ehrlich Jennifer Rental Refund $25.00 Elliott Equipment Co Tipper Cans $900.00 Frank Dunn Co Patch $829.00 Galls Llc Responder Kit $468.04 Gilbert True ValUe Bandstand Paint $196.44 GRM Networks Phone/Internet $594.58 Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn Audit Progress $2,000.00 GWB John Conf $541.00 GWB Kyle Microsoft 360 $162.54 GWB Lorrie Email $6.42 Harlequin Reader Service Books $38.94 Healthies You Healtiest Pre $416.00 Hill’s Automotive Trans Repair Dmp Tk $654.15 Hopkins & Huebner Legal Fees $5,618.24 Hy-Vee Food Store Clng Supp $128.25 Ia State Withholding State Taxes $1,498.00 Ideal Ready Mix Co Inc Veterans Memorial $188.00 Iowa DNR Water Supply Op Use Fee $95.00 Iowa Firefighters Associa IFA Membership $204.00 Iowa League Of Cities Dues $1,341.00 Iowa One Call One Calls $29.70 Ipers Ipers $7,381.78 Jeo Consulting Group Sewer Rehab $5,208.75 Jim’s Sanitation & Truck Refuse Collection $24,143.96 Karl Chevrolet Tahoe $56,500.25 Keystone Laboratories Testing $818.00 Kone Inc Quarterly Elevator

Contract $1,296.81 Leon Hardware & Appliance Pvc Cap $53.41 Leon Journal Reporter Publications $211.39 Lorrie Scrivner Community Center

Contract $174.00 MacQueen Equipment Sweeper Rep $182.57 McElfish Sierra Soccer Jerseys $515.00 Midwest Office Tech-Copys Copier Contract $82.50 Midwest Office Tech-Lease Copier Lease $128.43 Midwest Radar & Equip Calibration $160.00 Miller Insurance Agency St Truck $667.00 Modern Marketing Calendar $122.99 North Lumber & Home Cente

Gazebo Supplies $311.00 Office Depot Chairmats $84.63 Overdrive Inc Bridges $655.86 Penguin Management Inc Dispatch App $1,147.00 Quality Striping Inc Painting Parking

Lines $2,800.00 Racom Corporation Radio Maint $521.49 Rasmussen Eric Reimb Fuel $40.00 Schildberg Construction Road Rock $1,533.42 Six Fifteen Graphics Shirts/Hats $451.46 Sport Wade Inc Oil Chg $97.21 Standard Insurance Standard Ins $319.80 State Hygienic Laboratory Water Testing $973.50 Tri-County Fire Equipment Rechg/

New Extgshr $1,327.00 Truck Equipment Inc Box/Plow

New Truck $21,964.11 U S Cellular Cell Phones $668.75 Watson Auto Parts Batt $207.23 Workforce Solutions Llc Conference $150.00 WRD Landfill-Qrtly Alloc Quarterly

Allocation $4,942.50 Yutzy Jonathan Demo

707 NE Locust $5,000.00 Payroll Checks Total Payroll

Checks $70,367.44 Claims Total

$325,775.62

General Fund $134,695.85

Road Use Tax Fund $67,274.95

Expendable Trust-Library Fund $120.35

Expendable Trust Cemetery Fund $491.84

Water Fund $45,254.28

Sewer Fund $28,752.99

Landfill/Garbage Fund $49,185.36

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE

STATE OF IOWA Iowa District Court for Decatur County Court Case EQCV006985 SPECIAL EXECUTION Wintergreen Real Estate Holdings, LLC

Plaintiff VS Feeder Creek Development LLC, et. al Defendant As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of Decatur County. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) rights, title, and interest in Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment.

The property to be sold is: Parcel “G” In That Part Of The Northeast Quarter (Ne One-Fourth) And The North OneHalf Of The Southeast Quarter (N One-Half Se One-Fourth) And The Southeast OneFourth Of The Northwest Quarter (Se OneFourth Nw One-Fourth) Of Section Seventeen (17) Township Sixty-Eight (68) North, Range Twenty-Five (25) West Of The 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, As Shown In Plat Of Survey Filed May 2, 2016, In Book 2016 At Page 0520 Described As Follows: Commencing At The Southwest Corner Of The Nw One-Fourth Ne One-FourtH, Thence South 89 Degrees 58’02” East 668.79 Feet Along The South Line Of Said Nw OneFourth Ne One-Fourth To The Point Of Beginning; Thence North 55 Degrees 06’21” East 10.97 Feet; Thence North 70 Degrees 45’57” East 119.90 Feet; Thence North 63 Degrees 41’24” East 154.79 Feet; Thence North 85 Degrees 33’49” East 106.02 Feet; Thence North 66 Degrees 04’14” East 335.05 Feet; Thence South 03 Degrees 02’05” East 166.06 Feet; Thence South 02 Degrees 00’58” West 195.33 Feet; Thence South 56 Degrees 53’27” East 334.42 Feet To The Centerline Of An Existing Decatur County Road; Thence South 23 Degrees 40’37” West 208.88 Feet Along Said Centerline;Thence With A Curve Turning To The Left With An Arc Length Of 307.62 Feet, With A Radius Of 1,145.92 Feet, With A Chord Bearing Of South 15 Degrees 59’12” West, With A Chord Length Of 306.69 Feet Along Said Centerline; Thence South 08 Degrees 17’46” West 365.02 Feet Along Said Centerline; Thence With A Curve Turning To The Right With An Arc Length Of 248.71 Feet, With A RaDius Of 1145.92 Feet, With A Chord Bearing Of South 14 Degrees 30’50” West, With A Chord Length Of 248.22 Feet Along Said Centerline; Thence South 62 Degrees 19’24” East 186.37 Feet; Thence South 19 Degrees 49’15” West 286.61 Feet; Thence South 75 Degrees 22’17” East 39.18 Feet; Thence South 23 Degrees 55’38” West 166.99 Feet; Thence North 60 Degrees 11’29” West 155.46 Feet; Thence South 36 Degrees 11’45” West 130.10 Feet; Thence North 53 Degrees 48’32” West 111.42 Feet To The Easterly Right Of Way Of Said Decatur County Road; Thence South 70 Degrees 43’39” West 118.97 Feet To The Westerly Right-OfWay Of Said Decatur County Road; Thence South 86 Degrees 40’23” West 509.21 Feet; Thence North 15 Degrees 52’32” East 174.42 Feet; Thence North 52 Degrees 10’02” West 239.80 Feet; Thence North 35 Degrees 26’03” West 155.59 Feet; Thence North 51 Degrees 39’11” West 179.16 Feet; Thence North 58 Degrees 44’42” West 95.98 Feet; Thence North 47 Degrees 57’41” West 154.44 Feet; Thence North 21 Degrees 32’53” East 386.01 Feet; Thence North 52 Degrees 05’17” West 222.66 Feet; Thence North 13 Degrees 10’28” East 92.43 Feet; Thence

North 52 Degrees 16’44” East 64.02 Feet; Thence South 58 Degrees 40’19” East 303.83 Feet; Thence North 43 Degrees 44’53” East 174.50 Feet; Thence South 49 Degrees 37’51” East 151.56 Feet; Thence South 28 Degrees 23’49” West 191.67 Feet; Thence South 80 Degrees 15’52” East 244.95 Feet; Thence South 20 Degrees 03’56” East 510.91 Feet; Thence South 80 Degrees 45’11” East 384.60 Feet; Thence North 11 DeGrees 25’48” East 115.82 Feet; Thence North 34 Degrees 12’58” West 280.54 Feet; Thence South 74 Degrees 31’20” East 297.88 Feet; Thence North 15 Degrees 42’07” East 131.13 Feet; Thence North 74 Degrees 52’24” West 380.81 Feet; Thence North 34 Degrees 57’31” West 109.81 Feet; Thence North 01 Degrees 59’00” East 116.91 Feet; Thence North 79 Degrees 55’57” East 401.77 Feet; Thence North 12 Degrees 37’30” East 233.36 Feet; Thence North 70 Degrees 49’29” West 82.43 Feet; Thence South 36 Degrees 55’47” West 85.79 Feet; Thence South 74 Degrees15’20” West 365.32 Feet; Thence North 77 Degrees 41’54” West 82.82 Feet; Thence North 10 Degrees 51’55” West 167.33 Feet; Thence North 73 Degrees 45’54” West 207.72 Feet; Thence North 45 Degrees 47’13” West 145.45 Feet; Thence North 26 Degrees 20’17” West 77.43 Feet; Thence North 44 Degrees 25’36” East 90.61 Feet; Thence North 55 Degrees 06’21” East 247.81 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Having An Area Of 41.97 Acres Including 1.77 Acres Of Decatur County Road Easement. And ParCel “F” In That Part Of The Southeast OneFourth Of The Southwest Quarter (Se OneFourth Sw One-Fourth) Of Section Seventeen (17) And The Northwest Quarter (Nw One-Fourth) And The Northeast One-Fourth Of The Southwest Quarter (Ne OneFourth Sw One-Fourth) Of Section Twenty (20), Township Sixty-Eight (68) North, Range Twenty-Five (25) West Of The 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, As Shown In Corrected Plat Of Survey Filed November 5, 2018, In Book 2018 At Page 1371 Described As Follows: Beginning At The N One-Fourth Corner Of Said Section 20, Thence South 00 Degrees 18’18” West 2,613.29 Feet To The Center Of Said Section 20; Thence South 00 Degrees 44’26” West 884.73 Feet Along The East Line Of Said Ne 1/4 Sw One-Fourth; Thence North 73 Degrees 31’28” West 396.50 Feet; Thence North 31 Degrees 27’05” West 1509.68 Feet; Thence North 05 Degrees 21’41” West 236.59 Feet; Thence North 50 Degrees 44’29” West 235.94 Feet; Thence North 61 Degrees 22’10” West 636.10 Feet; Thence North 35 Degrees 40’53” West 82.27 Feet; ThEnce North 03 Degrees 57’24” East 124.82 Feet; Thence North 37 Degrees 52’48” West 34.23 Feet; Thence North 03 Degrees 16’29” West 188.58 Feet; Thence North 49 Degrees 51’48” East 115.19 Feet; Thence North 25 Degrees 22’17” East 93.31 Feet; Thence North 01 Degrees 32’24” West 373.00 Feet; Thence North 79 Degrees 02’32” East 17.39 Feet; Thence North 00 Degrees 22’38” East 235.81 Feet: Thence North 46 Degrees 32’07” East 322.26 Feet To The North Line Of Said Nw One-Fourth; Thence North 89 Degrees 41’10” East 559.07 Feet Along Said North Line; Thence North 34 Degrees 53’26” East 925.27 Feet; Thence South 19 Degrees 35’58” East 800.99 Feet To Said North Line; Thence North 89 Degrees 41’10” East 300.00 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, Having An Area Of

114.75 Acres.

This sale not subject to redemption.

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

Judgement amount $1,380,087.73; Costs $36,820.85, Accruing Costs PLUS, Interest $106,050.68.

The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale Time of Sale November 8, 2021 1:00 p.m.

Place of Sale Sheriff’s Office 203 NE Idaho Street, Leon, IA 50144 Dated September 9, 2021 Sheriff Ben Boswell Decatur County, Iowa Attorney Walentine O’Toole, LLP 1t37 Oct. 13, 2021 1t39 Oct. 27, 2021

CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Minutes for October 20, 2021 Central Decatur Board of Education Meeting The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education met in regular session in the High School Library and via Google Meet on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Board members present: Amber Swartz, Cayle Buckingham, and Cassy Allen. Jolene Petty joined electronically.

Board members absent: Andrew Sullivan Others in attendance in person or electronically were: Chris Coffelt, Becky Broich, Amy Whittington, Dan Johnson, Justine Buckingham, and two guests.

Board President Swartz called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.

CONSENSUS ITEMS AND REPORTS: The following consent items were approved: • The agenda for October 20, 2021 was approved.

• Minutes of the previous meetings on September 15, 2021.

• Financial reports for the following funds for September 2021: General, Management, Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Activity, Scholarship, and Lunch.

Summary list of bills for October: General Fund $107,214.24; Activity Fund $27,078.60; Lunch Fund $46,873.22; PPEL Fund $793.00; Capital Projects Fund $47,152.27; Management Fund $3,720.00.

• Funds in the amount of $12,327.14 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.

• Open enrollment for one student to attend CD from Clarke Community School District was approved.

• The following fundraising requests were approved: International Club – Dance for grades nine-twelve; FBLA – Halloween Dance for middle school; and Basketball Coaches vs Cancer – T-shirts.

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

LEARNING LINK: • Justine Buckingham, Secondary Nurse and Health Occupations Instructor, talked about the Southwestern Community College Health Career Academy courses hosted at CD. Courses include: Introduction to Health Occupations, Medical Terminology, Nurse Aide, and Pharmacology Basics. Upon completion, students are able to test for certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) providing them with a career opportunity. A 96% student pass rate of the CNA through the program history reflects Justine’s dedication and ability to successfully convey the course content to the students.

ACTION ITEMS: • The Board reviewed the District Return to Learn/ COVID-19 page on the school’s website, specifically the R2L plan and COVID-19 Data Dashboard. The Featured News page was also reviewed. The new website is not only a great source to show upcoming events, but also to highlight some of the great things students are learning and doing to demonstrate the RED Way – Respectful, Excellent, and Dedicated.

• The Board approved seeking allowable growth and supplemental aid for the 2020-21 negative special education balance in the

amount of (-$120,373.45).

The board reviewed a comparison to the 2019-20 school year, along with variables contributing to the negative balance. Motion

by Buckingham, second by Allen. Motion carried unanimously.

• Personnel: o The District has continued to advertise for the Special Education Director position. The Board approved the hire of Juliette Kline in a part-time capacity until the District is able to find a candidate for this position. The Board also approved the hire of Rudy Evertsen as Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach. Motion by Allen, second by Buckingham.

Motion carried unanimously. o The Board approved the resignation of Britney Baker as Assistant Junior High Volleyball Coach. Motion by Allen, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously. o The Board was informed of the resignation of Sarah Dale from the Nutrition Services Department.

• The Board approved the second reading of board policy 500 series - Students and Policy 106 – Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited. Motion

by Allen, second by Buckingham. Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION ITEMS: • The Board was informed about the upcoming Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) Annual Convention. Board President Swartz shared her past experiences attending this event.

• Upcoming Dates: a. October is National Principals Month. Let our Principals know how much you appreciate them! b. Election Day: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 – Don’t forget to vote! c. Veteran’s Day: Thursday, November 11, 2021 d. Annual Meeting: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – 7:15 p.m. – High School Library/Google Meet.

Organizational/Regular Meeting will directly follow. e. Regular Meeting: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 – 7:15 p.m. – High School Library/Google Meet. f.

Joint Board Session with Lamoni Board of Education will be determined.

Buckingham moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Second by Allen.

Bills for Approval October 20, 2021 PPEL Fund GreatAmerica Financial Services

Monthly lease

for copy machines

$793.00 Total $793.00

Capital Projects Fund Proctor Mechanical Corp

Replace shower

in Girl’s Lockerroom

$11,800.00 Bob Rowland

Materials for

Tuckpointng at MSHS

$1,000.00 Bond & Interest Fund

Monthly Transfer

for Sales Tax

Revenue Bond

Principal & Interest

Payment $34,352.27 Total $47,152.27

Management Fund Iowa Workforce Development

Unemployment

$3,720.00 Total $3,720.00

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

$12,327.14 Total Transfer to Lunch Fund $12,327.14

Central Decatur CSD SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND Andersen Erickson

Milk for breakfast/

lunch $3,879.74 BMO Mastercard

catering food,

F2S beef

processing, general

supplies $2,598.49 CardConnect

New company for

Credit card fees

for EZ school

Pay September $18.51 Harris School Solutions

EZ School Pay

Fee for August $12.50 HY-VEE

Bread bid/

food $3,075.63 Leon Hardware and Appliance

Water bottles

for summer meals/

catering $1,222.25 Loffredo Inc

Produce for

breakfast and lunch

$6,302.87 Martin Bros

nonfood and

food supplies

main truck $28,310.76 Farmtable

local produce

for Iowa local

food day $421.86 Parmer Produce

local produce

for lunch and

local food day $511.00 Lamoni Ag Department

3 hogs purchased

for lunch

program Fund Total:

$519.61 $46,873.22

ACTIVITY FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 10-20-2021 Agrivision Equipment Group Llc

Fall Concession

Supplies 10.08 Allen, Jason

FFA Purchased

Services 150.00 Anderson’s

Student Council

Supplies 44.97 Bedford Community School District

Volleyball

Entry Fee 80.00 BMO Financial Group

Flag Team,

Student Council,

FFA, Football &

Cheerleading Supplies,

Volleyball Software

& FFA Travel 1,784.92 Bonus Race Finals

FFA Sanctioning

Fees 110.00 Brandt, Dave

Officiating 340.00 BSN Sports, Inc.

Football

Supplies 235.00 Cannon Portajohn Rental

Cross Country

Rental Fees 400.00 Casey’s Business Mastercard

Fall Concession &

FFA Supplies 273.76 Cater 2 U

Volleyball

Fundraiser Meals

4,538.75 Centerville Community Schools

Cross Country

Entry Fee 150.00 Chariton High School

Academic Club

Entry Fee 70.00 Clarke High School

Cross Country

Entry Fee 100.00 Dannco

Basketball, General

Athletics, Wrestling,

Football & Science

Club Supplies 653.10 Dollar General

Student Council

Supplies 13.00 Don’s Floral Studio

Student Council

Supplies 170.15 Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont CSD

Cross Country

Entry Fee 108.00 Evertsen, Rudy

Officiating 210.00 Frost, Kevin

Officiating 355.00 Frye, Dennis

Officiating 110.00 Gilbert True Value

Student Council

& FFA Supplies 136.12 Goos, Neil

Officiating 480.00 Graphic Edge, The

Senior Class,

Volleyball, General

Athletics, Football

& Cross Country

Apparel 1,676.23 Harada, John

Officiating 110.00 Hendersen, Dave

Officiating 480.00 Hy-Vee

Fall Concession,

Student Council &

FFA Supplies 1,053.36 Iowa FFA Association

National, State

& District Dues

2,058.00 Iowa Girls Coaches Association

General Athletics

Dues 75.00 Iowa TSA

TSA Conference

Registrations 220.00 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc

Fall Concession,

Student Council &

Sophomore Class

Supplies 260.67 Leon Journal Reporter

FFA Supplies 60.00 Loghry, Tucker

FFA Purchased

Services 100.00 Malcolm, Rady

Officiating 110.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co.

Fall Concession

Supplies 1,093.25 Matter, Zach

Officiating 110.00 Metz, Gregg

Officiating 110.00 Moore, Cale

Officiating 160.00 Mount Ayr Athletics

Cross Country

Entry Fee 180.00 National FFA Organization

FFA Supplies 99.00 Pauley, Craig

Officiating 110.00 Pepsi-Cola

Fall Concession

Beverages 1,850.54 Pleasantville Community

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Schools

Cross Country

Entry Fee 150.00 Purchase Of Petty Cash From GWB

Start-Up Cash

FFA Youth Rodeo

3,100.00 Rivera, Victor

Officiating 80.00 Sam’s Club Direct

Fall Concession

Supplies 540.60 Shelton, Todd

Officiating 110.00 Shields, Tori

Officiating 75.00 Six Fifteen Graphics

Volleyball Dance

& Flag Team

Apparel 726.00 Sorinex ExercIse Equipment

Weightlifting

Equipment 863.12 Southwest Valley Schools

Cross Country

Entry Fee 130.00 Sportdecals

Football Supplies 20.00 Streit, Thad

Officiating 80.00 Trails End Butchering

FFA Purchased

Services 201.50 Walmart

Student Council

Supplies 50.48 Wayne Community School District

Cross Country &

Volleyball Entry

Fees 185.00 Wayne FFA Alumni

FFA Travel 228.00 West Central Valley High School

Cross Country

Entry Fee 100.00 TOTAL $27,078.60 GENERAL FUND BILLS FOR APPROVAL 10-21-201 1st Ayd Corporation

Transportation

General Supplies 36.00 Abeka

Instructional

Supplies 277.45 Ad-Vance Chemical Co Ltd

Transportation

General Supplies 93.99 Agriland FS, Inc.

Diesel 3,527.15 Alliant Energy

Electric 15,709.59 Amazon

Instructional,

Tech, General, Building,

Transportation,

Grounds & Health

Supplies 3,976.71 Apple Inc.

Computer

Hardware 4,169.00 Aqua Phoenix Scientific

Instructional

Supplies 110.00 Blick Art Materials

Instructional

Supplies 55.66 BMO Financial Group

Instructional,

General, Tech,

Building, & Grounds

Supplies, Instructional

Software & Workbooks,

Registrations &

Certification Fees

7,436.72 Carolina Biological Supply Co

Instructional

Supplies 252.95 Cintas

Transportation

General Supplies 135.68 City Of Leon

Water - Sewer

- Garbage 5,244.49 Community Health Centers

Bus Driver

Physical 218.00 Continental Research Corp

Transportation

General

Supplies 348.99 Dannco

General Supplies 17.00 Dollar General

Instructional

Supplies 18.70 Echo Group, Inc.

Building

Supplies 234.81 Edmentum

OnlIne

Curriculum 9,365.00 Employee Benefit Systems

PSF & Cobra

Administrative Fees

894.53 Follett School Solutions

Library Books 585.46 Gilbert True Value

Instructional

Supplies 62.86 Gopher Sport

Instructional

Supplies 52.05 Grantwood AEA

Power School

Software 8,173.19 Great America Financial Services

Copier

Maintenance 260.20 GRM Networks

Phone &

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Accepting Sealed Bids Decatur County Public Health is accepting sealed bids for repairs to north 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 and metal paneling. Must show proof of insurance.

Bids will be accepted at the Decatur County Auditor’s Office through Friday, October 29, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Bids will be opened at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2021, 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CENTRAL DECATUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL (continued from page 13)

Internet 1,347.77 Hall, Elizabeth

Reimburse /

Instructional

Supplies 15.75 Harris, Tina

Laptop Deposit

Refund 35.00 Heartland AEA #11

Instructional &

General

Supplies 518.75 Hillyard/Des Moines Sanitary Supply

Cleaning Equipment,

Building, Cleaning &

Paper Product

Supplies 3,049.22 Holmes Murphy

Consulting

Fee 1,800.00 Hotsy Cleaning Systems Inc.

Transportation

General

Supplies 342.00 Hussmann Services Corp

Equipment Repair

Service 823.00 Hy-Vee

Instructional &

General

Supplies 933.07 Interactive Health Technologies

On-Site

Pd Training 1,662.00 Iowa Assoc. Of Ag Educators

Membership 195.00 Iowa Dept. Of Human Services

Medicaid Non

Fed Share 795.54 Iowa School Counselor Association

Registration 140.00 Isfis, Inc.

Compliance Service

Fees & Background

Checks 1,085.50 Jerico Services, Inc.

Grounds

Upkeep 1,593.00 Journeyed.Com Inc.

Software

Licenses 723.60 Kendall Hunt Publishing Co

Instructional

Workbooks 85.33 Kimball Midwest Transportation

General

Supplies 386.93 Learning Without Tears

Instructional

Workbooks &

Supplies 3,547.01 Leon Hardware & Appliances Llc

Building

Supplies 241.51 Leon Journal Reporter

Publication Fees

& General Supplies

1,904.25 Leon Plumbing Works

Plumbing Repair 83.49 Menards

Instructional

Supplies 517.41 Midwest Bus Parts, Inc.

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT MARRIAGE LICENSES

Haley LeaMae Woodes, 25, Lamoni and Raymond Wayne Barlage, 26, Lamoni.

Jeremiah Lester Boswell, 28, Decatur and Pamela Sue Pace, 33, Decatur.

Christopher James Duerr, 52, Leon and Regina Lynn Kelsay, 52, Leon.

MAGISTRATE

Connor Louis Christensen, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $149.88.

Chet Allen Clark, Seymour, IA, failure to obey stop sign. Total $380.00.

Brennen Lane Fields, Broken Bow, OK, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over).

Total $301.30.

Michael Hall, Leon, IA, driving on a denied, suspended or revoked license. Total $384.63.

Michael Hall, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $504.51.

Transportation

Repair Parts 1,076.95 Moseley Services

Instructional

Supplies 1,370.00 North Lumber & Home Ctr.

Instructional

Supplies 960.54 Northland Products Company

Lubricants 520.00 Office Machines Co

General

Supplies 196.06 Olsen, Gene

Reimburse /

Instructional Supplies

76.68 Pitsco Education Llc

Instructional

Supplies 1,360.70 Really Great Reading

Instructional

Workbooks &

Supplies 9,078.30 Red Oak Welding SupplIes, Inc.

Instructional

Supplies 341.07 Rieman Music East

Instructional

Supplies 26.97 Sam’s Club

Instructional

Supplies 24.06 Savvas Learning Company Llc

Textbooks 1,373.35 School Health Corporation

General

Supplies 209.15 School Nurse Supply Inc.

General

Supplies 1,785.50 School Specialty, Llc

Instructional &

General

Supplies 174.82 Six Fifteen Graphics

Transportation

General

Supplies 318.50 Smith And Son

Transportation

General

Supplies 231.50 Smith Feeder Supply, Inc.

Instructional

Supplies 77.75 South Central Iowa Community Foundation

Memorial

Donation 30.00 Sown To Grow, Inc.

Social, Emotional

& Academic Health

Software 2,500.00 Tharp Lawn Care

Mowing

Services 1,500.00 Timberline Billing Service Llc

Purchased

Services 101.20 U.S. Cellular

Custodial Cell

Phone 72.76 U.S. Postal Service

Postage

Stamps 240.00 Walmart / Capital One

Instructional

Supplies 70.09 Watson Auto Parts

Transportation

General

Supplies 416.98 TOTAL $107,214.24

Michael S. Hall, Leon, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $149.88.

Robert Mendal Jones, Osceola, IA, driving on a denied, suspended or revoked license. Total $84.00.

Destiny Nicole Morton, Davis City, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $271.55.

Gabriella Milagro Robles, Ames, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $271.55.

Barcelon Reslode Stephen, Katy, TX, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $180.76.

Jennifer Wolff, Chicago, IL, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $100.50.

Esther Naliaka Wekesa, Creston, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Zebulun Michael Nading, Corydon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Abbie Sue Thilges, Johnston, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $89.50.

Thomas Zachary Codie Bentley, Red Oak, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5

Time to Exercise Your Right to Vote (continued from page 1) dates for either mayor or council.

For Van Wert, Lori Buttz is a candidate for mayor and Christina Viehauser and Chris Von Arx are running for council.

For Weldon, Kolton Dudney is running for mayor and Steve Golly and Jacob Farlow are running for council.

Doug Foster is running for the mayor’s position in Lamoni.

The Lamoni voters are to choose three members for their council from Richard Foster, MaryAnn Manuel, Carrie Wood, Hayden Morlan and Tony Crandell. Lamoni will also be voting on Public Measure GA over). Total $89.50.

Syree James High, Jenks, OK, failure to carry registration card.

Total $89.50.

Randy Lee Comstock, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Matthew Shane Hall, Danville, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Konnor Robert Calvin Nickell, Corydon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Thomas Evans Truelsen, West Des Moines, IA, fail to display registration plate.

Total $89.50.

Darla Fern Stoltzfus, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Chelsea Peco Johnson, Humeston, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Thomas George Neville, Lamoni, IA, fail to yield upon left turn.

Total $210.25.

Rosa Deyanira Maldonado Limas, Clive, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 7) stamps $783.20.

Carme Z. Lilienthal to Tod Rogne and Janet Rogne - E 1/2 SE 1/4 lying N of Highway #2; AND SW 1/4 Se 1/4 NE 1/4; EXCEPT commencing 29' due N of SE corner of SW 1/4 SE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence N ... to POB; All in Section 34, T 69 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa.

Transfer stamps $767.20.

Katherine L. Larimer aka Kathy L. Larimer and Rodney K. Larimer to Ronald Woodard - N 3/4 NE 1/4 SW 1/4 in Section 20, T 69 N of R 26 W of the 5th P.M., consisting of approximately 34 acres in Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Freedom Racing, Tool & Auto, LLC to Jacob M. Swartzentruber - A tract of land in the N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as commencing at the SE corner of the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 67, R 26; thence N ... to beginning, containing .60 acres, more or less in Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT Parcel "U" located in the N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, T 27 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M. in Decatur County, Iowa, as set forth in the plat of survey dated May 11, 2021 and filed for record May 12, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0700 in the office of the Decatur County, Iowa, Recorder; AND Parcel "Q" of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown on a Plat of Survey recorded as Instrument No. 20200820 in the records of the Decatur County Recorder,

to allow a person not from Lamoni to serve on their Lamoni Public Library board.

In Leon, voters will choose three council members from the following six candidates: Jerry Parsons, Tonya Lindsey, Jonathan Erb, Robert L. Frey, Mark Pearce, and Tyler Reed.

The office of mayor is not open at this time.

Refer to the legal notice on page 9 for more ballot information.

SCHOOL ELECTIONS In the school elections, Central Decatur will be filling 4 positions.

For Director at Large 4-year term: Sam Wengryn and Amber Swartz; for Director at large to fill vacancy: more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2 inch rebar at the NW corner of Parcel "Q" of said Section 6, thence N ... to POB, containing 1.47 acres; AND EXCEPT Parcel "W" as shown on Plat of Survey filed May 12, 2021 and recorded as Instrument No. 20210699 a parcel of land located in that portion of Parcel "Q" of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown on a Plat of Survey recorded as Instrument No,. 2020-0820 in the records of the Decatur County Recorder, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a spike at the NE corner of Parcel "Q" of said Section 6, thence S ... to POB, containing 0.19 acres; AND Quit Claim Deed: Lot 2 of Parcel "D" described as a parcel of land located in a portion of Parcel "D" of Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M. in Decatur County, Iowa, as recorded in a Plat of Survey in Plat Book "C" on Page 2 of the records of the Decatur County Recorder, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2" iron pin on the SW corner of said Parcel "D"; thence N ... to the POB containing 0.22 acres subject to any and all easements of record.

Transfer stamps $239.20.

Verda Dougherty to Kent E. Miller - Commencing 34 rods and 16' N of the SE corner of NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, running thence W ... to POB; AND Commencing at a point 29 rods and 8.5' N and 205' W of the SE corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB; AND Commencing at a point 29 rods and 8.5' N and 33' W of the SE corner of the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 29, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. Transfer stamps $367.20.

Jeffrey Reynolds to Jake Farlow, Jessica Tuttle and Justin Farlow - Beginning 624.74' W of the NE corner of the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB. No transfer stamps.

David L. Meyer and Judy K. Meyer to David L. Meyer and Judy K. Meyer, Trustees of the David L. Meyer and Judy K. Meyer Revocable Trust, dated the 19th day of October 2021 - Beginning at the SW corner of the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 23, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to beginning. No transfer stamps.

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE NOVEMBER 2

Jolene Petty, Dennis Lyle Adkisson and Sean Saxton; for Director District #1 four-year term: Cassy Allen and for Director District #2 to fill vacancy: Andrew Sullivan and Danielle Reed.

Lamoni Community Schools will be electing two members for two at large seats.

For a 4 year term will be Kathleen Mullins Lerma DeNuccio and Kris Stevenson and to fill a vacancy will be Zach Mullins.

Mormon Trail Community Schools has one director at large for a 4 year term: Andrew Crawford and Jeremy Cromer.

In addition, Indian Hills Community College requests votes on the following: Public Measure UT - Shall the following public measure be adopted?

Shall the Indian Hills Community College (Merged Area XV) in the Counties of Appanoose, Davis, Decatur, Henry, Iowa,

Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington and Wayne, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 to provide funds to remodel, improve, repair, construct, erect, furnish and equip buildings and additions to buildings on its campuses and improve those sites?

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 Auditor’s Office at 641/446-4323 or via email at dauaud@grm. net. For TTY access, dial 711 + 641/446-4323.

Refer to the public notice published in the October 13 issue of the JR for additional information.

Cardinal Football (continued from page 11) ground. The defense gave up 156 passing yards and 146 rushing yards to the Tigerhawks.

M. Boothe completed 61.1% of his passes for 137 yards.

Tyke Hullinger's only pass attempt fell incomplete.

M. Boothe led the ground attack with 110 yards and 2 touchdowns. Adams ran for 72 yards for 1 touchdown, Wallace carried for 67 yards and 1 touchdown, and Tyke Hullinger rushed for 34 yards.

Trey Hullinger led all receivers with 3 catches for 81 yards.

Rockhold had 3 catches for 35 yards, Tyke Hullinger pulled down 3 catches for 15 yards, and Sam Boothe caught 2 passes for 6 yards.

Wallace led the defense with 6.5 tackles.

Rockhold had 4.5 tackles and Tyke Hullinger finished with 4 tackles.

S. Boothe and Tegan

Carson both had 3.5 tackles, Adams had 2.5 tackles and Champ Walker had 2 tackles.

Jeremiah Cowling and Tyler Hamilton both had 1.5 tackles. Gus Buckingham, Jaydan Broich, M. Boothe, Ty Rasmussen, and Trey Hullinger all had 1 tackle. Matthew Foltz had a .5 tackle.

Hamilton had 1.5 sacks. Cowling, Carson, and Foltz all had a .5 sack.

Trey Hullinger had 3 pass defenses, Rockhold had 2, and Adams and S. Boothe both had 1.

Adams forced 1 fumble.

Buckingham recovered 1 fumble.

Tyke Hullinger intercepted 1 pass.

Wallace returned 2 kicks for 73 yards.

Rockhold kicked off 4 times for 171 yards and Wallace kicked off 2 times for 60 yards. M. Boothe punted 2 times for 50 yards.

Rockhold was 1 of 1 on field goal attempts and 3 out of 4 on extra point attempts.

Gov. Reynolds Announces Significant Investments to Combat Workforce Shortages, Refocus Unemployment System (continued from page 1) Act (ARPA), to assist small and mediumsized manufacturing businesses to improve workforce innovation through retention, recruitment of new employees, and leveraging technology solutions to address vacancies and increase workforce capacity.

Advanced manufacturing is Iowa's largest industry, accounting for nearly 18% of the state's Gross Domestic Product.

"Like most other states, Iowa's ongoing workforce shortage is a critical situation that needs addressed today," said Gov. Reynolds. "With our current economic vitality, we are ideally situated to push our economy to new heights.

We are committed to providing the necessary support to our advanced manufacturing industry, and other impacted industries, to overcome this primary obstacle and turn this short-term trajectory into long-term, broadbased prosperity."

The first grant opportunity will supplement the existing Manufacturing 4.0 program for small manufacturers, employing up to 75 employees, with $5 million. The second grant opportunity will invest $25 million to

make similar grant opportunities available to mid-size firms employing 76 – 250 employees.

Applications and further information on the grant opportunities can be found here.

S e p a r a t e l y, Iowa Workforce Development will soon be launching a new Reemployment Case Management system to make sure Iowans can get back to work as quickly as possible.

Currently, unemployment recipients do not have to engage with IWD's re-employment process until week five. Now, IWD will provide one-onone career coaching at week one and will audit the recipient's worksearch requirements on a weekly basis for those receiving unemployment benefits.

With some narrow exceptions, weekly worksearch requirements will also double from two to four and the number of activities that qualify as a work search will be reduced from 27 to 12.

"With a significant workforce shortage, I want to be sure that no Iowan who is receiving unemployment benefits unnecessarily remains on the sidelines.

This new program and other changes will further that goal," Gov. Reynolds said.

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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.

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16 The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Work Progresses on Walking Trail at Little River Lake

Fire East of Town The new walking trail at Little River Lake has been completed half way across the dam. When completed, the 10 foot wide pad will add another 1.2 miles to the existing trail. Work will continue as long as the weather holds.

The area received substantial rain fall Sunday. (photo by Rich Erke)

On Saturday afternoon, the Leon Fire Department was called east of town to the Steve Fulkerson residence where a shed that housed a saw mill and other equipment was engulfed in flames. The shed was completely destroyed and no cause was determined. (photo by Doug Moffett)

SIRWA Water Treatment Plant Ground Breaking (continued from page 1) and Garden and Associates, LTD., to engineer the related twenty- and twenty-four-inch water main along with the one-million-gallon elevated water storage tower. Thousands of hours of planning and meetings happened between February of 2018 and the bid date of August 12, 2021.

Hawkins Construction, Omaha, Nebraska was low bidder for Division 1, which is the water treatment plant at $46,157,000.

Shane Poe Construction, Downing, MO, was the low bidder for Division 2, the pipeline and associated appurtenances, for a total of $8,108,835.

Low bidder for Division 3, the

Local Area Happenings Loving Chapel Harvest Dinner

On November 7, the Loving Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual Harvest Dinner with a little modification to the usual sit down meal.

This year, the meal will be for “pick up only.” The meal will be served from 11:00 a.m.

– 1:00 p.m. at a cost of $10 per meal. Ham balls, cheesy potatoes, Methodist green beans, strawberry pretzel salad, pumpkin pie, and a

one-million-gallon water tower, was Maguire Iron, Inc, Sioux Fall, SD, for $2,855,000. The total construction cost for the treatment plant and related infrastructure upgrades comes in at $57,120,835.

With engineering, legal services, inspection, land purchases, contingencies, etc. the total funding package is $65,585,000. SIRWA is borrowing the funds from United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD) at 1 3/8% interest over a forty-year loan term.

The new treatment plant will have a capacity to treat water at 6.0 million gallons per day (6 MGD). SIRWA has built additional capacity into the piping inside the plant so it can roll will be served.

Tickets are available at The Leon Journal-Reporter or by calling 446-7343 to leave a message to reserve your tickets.

be expanded by an additional 2.0 MGD for an 8.0 MGD plant, if needed in the future.

The SIRWA Board of Directors held a ground breaking ceremony on October 20, 2021, at the water treatment plant construction site on Highway 34, east of Creston.

Work on the project could start as early as this fall. The total project is scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2023.

Updates will be posted periodically in the newspaper and on SIRWA’s website, www. sirwa@sirwa.org.

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