The Leon Journal-Reporter - September 28, 2022

Early Numbers Show Decrease in Enrollment

Preliminary Central Decatur en rollment figures were recently released by Superintendent Chris Coffelt.

The numbers indi cate a decrease in stu dents compared to this time a year ago. The total in Kindergarten -12th grade shows 665, a decrease of 12 over last year. If you factor in the preschool aged children, the total is 717, a decrease of 24 students compared to last year.

A breakdown of class by class numbers for this school year are as follows.

Kindergarten has 55 students

First grade has 36 students

Second grade has 41 students

Third grade has 52

students. Fourth grade has 51 students.

Fifth grade has 37 students.

Sixth grade has 36 students.

Seventh grade has 51 students.

Eighth grade has 51 students.

Ninth grade has 70 students.

Tenth grade has 64 students.

Eleventh grade has 57 students.

Twelfth grade has 64 students.

PK 3 year olds have 8 and PK 4 year olds have 44

According to Superintendent Coffelt, October 1 is the official student count certi fication deadline for schools to have their reports into to the state.

School Parking Changes Coming, Students and Staff to Have Parking Permits

There will be chang es in parking at the school in the near fu ture, according to Dan Johnson High School Principal. The follow ing information was released by Principal Dan Johnson.

“We have limited parking at the Junior/ Senior High School and not enough spots for every driver,” stat ed Principal Johnson.

“Since the beginning of the school year, we have had three fender benders in the parking lot. This is due to the overcrowded lot that is caused by the number of drivers.”

It has been deter mined that between students who are old enough to drive and staff, there is a total of

275 potential drivers and only 111 parking spaces in the parking lot.

“To help increase the safety and security in our parking lot, we will be asking all staff and students who drive to school and park on campus to register their vehicle with the office,” stated Principal Johnson. “Registered vehicles will then be issued a parking per mit.”

At this time, the parking permits are still on order and the school is awaiting their arrival in the near fu ture.

Once the parking permits are available, they will be issued to

CD Celebrates Homecoming this Week

The Central Decatur Jr./Sr. High School is enjoying their 2022 Homecoming ac tivities, which started Monday, September 26 including a week of ac tivities ending with the Homecoming game on Friday, September 30. Thursday evening, Honoring

Local Area Happenings

All Music Night

All Music Night at Central Decatur is scheduled for Monday, October 3. The meal will begin being served at 5:00 p.m. with your choice of beef or chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, roll, dessert and water

Performances be gin at 6:00 p.m. with the 6th grade band, 6:15 p.m. Middle School Choir, 6:30 p.m. Flag Corps, 6:40 p.m. Middle School Band, 7:00 p.m. High School Choir and

September 29, senior football jersey auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. Coronation of the King and Queen will follow. ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD (weather per mitting). Concluding the evening is a bonfire at the fairgrounds.

This year's queen

7:30 p.m. High School Band.

A silent auction will also be made avail able during the perfor mances.

All proceeds go towards the CD Performing Arts Booster Club.

Leon Fall Festival and Car Show

Leon Chamber of Commerce is sponsor ing a Fall Festival in combination with a Car Show on Saturday, October 8. The Fall Festival will begin at 10:00 a.m. around the square with activi ties and vendors. The

New Leon Chamber Banners Adorn Poles

candidates include: Annika Evertsen, Lyndin Marvin, Adriene Kelley, River Hamaker and Nattalie Coffey.

The king candidates include: Grant Boyd, Gunnar Smith, Jaxson Cornett, Jack Scrivner and Champ Walker.

Class attendants

car/truck/motorcycle show is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and the judging will be at 1:30 p.m. with trophies awarded at 2:30 p.m. Refer to ad on page 5 for the car show class es. Stephanie Covington is the con tact at 641-414-5861 for the vendors and Katie Jensen at 641-344-5781 for the car show.

GR Fall Fest

Grand River Fall Fest is scheduled for the evening of October 8, with a buffet style dinner being held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, with a free will offering. A live auction is sched uled to follow with door prizes throughout the evening.

Leon Chamber Coffee

Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri in Leon is hosting the Leon Chamber Coffee on Tuesday, October 4 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Who Is This?

Call us or stop by the office with your guess. The first per son EACH WEEK to STOP BY THE OFFICE with the correct guess earns a piece of pizza and a small fountain drink, compliments of Shelli's Short Stop. There is no limit on the number of guess es. Try your luck.

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Clues for this week!

1. Has 4 kids

2. Has lived in High Point all his life.

3. 5th Generation of farming starting with horses.

Photo last week was Doug Moffett. He was identified by:

are: freshmen – Breegan Lindsey and Kacyn Watson; sophomores – Wyatt Hamaker, Makenna Perkins and Anden Hall; and ju niors – Aniston Jones and Dean Layton. On Friday, the

Business and cham ber highlights will be gin around 9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome!

Annual Widows Supper

Annual Widows Supper hosted at Salem Mennonite Church is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. If you need a ride, call 641-680-7759.

Leon Golf and Country Club Men's League Champions

The 2022 annual Leon Golf and Country Club Men’s League Championship was won by team 1, Captain of the team was Chris Lane. Players were Jr. Jennings, Keaton Minnick, John Shares, Clarence Stills, James Morris, Duane Otto, Robbie Hurley, and Doug Tharp. Six teams competed for 18 "hard weeks".

Robin Wasson (first guess winner) and Lois Cannon, Sammi Newton, Ruby Smith, Mark Smith, Lorrie Scrivner, Nancy Keller, Donna Hill, Phil Metcalf, TyLea Redman, TJ Wagler, Maizee Lindsey, Candy Moffett and Mary Lindsey.

If you've been driving along Highway 2 and 69, north, east and west, you will notice the decora tive banners on the poles have changed their look. Leon Chamber of Commerce has new banners flying, switching to some new bright red banners replacing the older green ones. With the generous help by James Cornell, these banners were hung this past weekend. James Cornell volunteers his time and Alliant Energy is gracious to allow him to use their equipment. The banners are sponsored by local businesses, including First Interstate Bank, Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri, Leon Journal-Reporter, New 2-U Thrift Store, Infinity Health, Decatur County Hospital, Miller Insurance, Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home, Decatur County Land Improvement, Plaza Furniture, Leon Hy-Vee, SCIT Theatre, Casey's General Store, GRM Network, Decatur Title Services, Agri-Vision Equipment, Helton Law Offices, Shelli's Short Stop, Delta Metals, Rotary Club of Decatur County, North Lumber and Home Center, US Cellular, Westview Acres Care Center, Terrace Park Assisted Living, Hewlett's Quality Lawn Care, Leon Recycling, State Farm Insurance, Decatur County Development Corporation, Leon Chamber of Commerce and H&R Block.

HOMECOMING COURT - Pictured back from left - King Candidates: Grant Boyd, Gunnar Smith, Jaxson Cornett, Jack Scrivner and Champ Walker. Queen Candidates: Annika Evertsen, Lyndin Marvin, Adriene Kelley, River Hamaker, and Nattalie Coffey. (contributed photo)

OBITUARIES D. William R. L. F.

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Postmaster: The Leon Journal-Reporter P.O. Box 580, Leon, IA 50144-0580

Recently, offi cials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation an nounced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalist in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Paul Joseph Eason of Lamoni, was announced as a Semifinalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, recently announced the stu dents named to the Summer 2022 Dean's List. To be included on the Dean's List, a stu dent must achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

Students named to the Dean's List were: JESSICA MULLER, of Davis City.

KEATON GWINN, of Humeston.

LUKE NEIL HELTON

Luke Neil Helton, age 45, of Leon, Iowa, the son of Loral Lynn and Marilyn Joy (Buck ingham) Helton, was born June 23, 1977, in Leon, Iowa. He died in Leon, Iowa, on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

playing his personal

ity through fun, sincer ity, and genuine caring.

Outside of his family and career, Luke was a life-long fan of the Kan sas City Chiefs. As was his nature, his loyalty extended even dur ing the rough seasons. Every year, he enjoyed attending deer camp where he could re unite with old friends. His impact on all of us, whether lifelong or brief, was heartfelt and meaningful. This ab sence of him is already missed and will contin ue with us as we mark the days ahead.

programs are free, con fidential and unbiased services offered by the State of Iowa. SHIIPSMP volunteers pro vide one-on-one insur ance counseling and assistance at no cost to Medicare-eligible individuals, their fami lies, and caregivers.

SHIIP-SMP also pro vides community out reach and education on Medicare financial as sistance eligibility, and how to guard against Medicare fraud. In Decatur County, SHIIPSMP services are made available at Decatur County Hospital.

Audit Report

Released for CD Schools

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. recently released an audit re port on the Central Decatur Community School District in Leon, Iowa.

Decatur County - $38.00

Surrounding Counties Wayne, Clarke, Ringgold, Iowa Harrison and Mercer Counties, MO

Elsewhere in Continental USA $48.00

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HELTON, Luke Neil, 45, of Leon, Iowa, died on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Funeral Mass Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Leon, with Father Samuel Danso officiating. Interment was held in the Hamilton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Iowa. Arrangements were through the SladeO'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa.

The Luke Helton Memorial Trust has been established for his minor children, Emma and Graydon. Memorial donations may be sent to the Helton Law Offices, 501 NW Church Street, Leon, Iowa, 50144.

Luke was born and raised in Leon. He played football for Central Decatur High School before gradu ating in 1995. A jovial young man, he was well-liked by his peers and voted Homecom ing King. After gradu ation, he attended Simpson College for a time, where he also played football. Fol lowing in his father’s footsteps, he worked as a building and siding contractor for several years before pursuing a career in law. In 2013, he joined his sister to open Helton Law Of fices in Leon, where he became a paralegal excelling in the area of real estate. Luke’s love of people and natural adeptness with legal is sues were a perfect fit, and he dedicated the rest of his working life to the firm.

Preceding him in death were his par ents, Joy Buckingham in 2004, and Lynn Hel ton in 2014. Survivors include his minor chil dren, Emma Helton and Graydon Helton; siblings, Joetta Frank and husband, Brian of Las Vegas, Nevada, Tonita Helton and hus band, Damon Lampley of Ames and Leon, Lo gan Helton and wife, Vicky of Leon; grand mother, Rosetta Buck ingham of Leon; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; and many other rela tives and friends.

“The SHIIP-SMP program has a great track record for sav ing Iowans money and helping them with Medicare questions and problems. In 2022, the program served over 60,000 Medicare beneficiaries and save clients in Iowa mil lions of dollars”, shared Kristin Griffith, the SHIIP-SMP Director.

At Decatur County Hospital, our dedicated SHIIP-SMP volunteers have completed an ex tensive training pro gram and are certified each year. We encour age Decatur County consumers to connect with SHIIP-SMP ser vices by calling 641446-4871 and making an appointment, or by calling 1-800-351-4664 to connect directly with a conselor.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: The District's revenues to taled $10,598,173, for the year ended June 30, 2021, a 2.38% in crease from the prior year. Expenses for the District operations for the year ended June 30, 2021 totaled $10,564,439, a 14.37% increase from the prior year. The increase in revenues is due primar ily to the increase in op erating grants, contri butions and restricted interest received by the District, while the in crease in expenditures primarily occurred in the instruction func tional area.

DCH Corner Medicare’s Open Enrollment

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October 15th –December 7th A SHIIP-SMP

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

AUDIT FINDINGS: Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. reported eight findings found on pages 66 through 73 of this report. The findings address is sues such as a lack of segregation of du ties, gate admissions, purchase orders, pay ment of sales tax, the purchase of gift cards, inactive activity ac counts, transfers, and deficit net positions in the District's finan cial statements. Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. provided the (continued on page 8)

OLSEN, Gene Allen, 89, of Avoca, Iowa, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at the Avoca Specialty Care. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca, Iowa. Interment was held in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Hancock, Iowa.

Local survivors include his son Gene (Teresa) Olsen of Leon and family.

Luke was blessed with two children, Emma Joy and Gray don Michael, who he shares with ex-wife, Sarah Jean (Regalado) Phillips. Luke was a dedicated father who loved spending time with his kids. His pow erful voice could be heard cheering at Gray don’s games. He often shared his pride over his beautiful daughter, Emma, and cherished the time he spent with her. His devotion to his children was bound less, and he treasured being their father.

Highly intelligent and gifted with a ready smile, Luke possessed an infectious laugh and a booming voice that announced his pres ence. A true extrovert, Luke enjoyed meet ing new people and touched many lives dis

Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage. The Part D and Medicare Advantage plans can change their coverage, premiums, co-payments and pro vider networks ev ery year. It is impor tant that Iowans on Medicare use this time to review changes to their current plan, and compare with plans available to them in 2023.

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Monthly Leon Chamber Coffee

Join Leon Chamber of Commerce for a Community Coffee at Farmers Bank of Northern Missouri

Tuesday, Oct. 4 9:00 a.m.

Business and Chamber Highlights at 9:15 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Fun Day at Fun Days!

Who says you can’t have fun when it’s raining?

Many thanks to all who, worked, planned, donated, and came for the fun, food, prizes, games, face painting, bags tournament, obstacle courses and everything.

A special thanks to Cactus Farms for their donation.

Grand River Fun Days Committee

Happy

The Family of Ruth Kelly

The Family of Marilyn Zion

Would like to honor her 85th Birthday with a Card Shower on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Cards may be sent to: Marilyn Zion 904 SE Q Street Leon, Iowa 50144 Love, Your children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

SCICAP Board of Directors Meeting

The SCICAP Board of Directors meeting is scheduled to be held on September 28 at the Vredenburg Center at 1711 Osceola Avenue, Chariton, IA, 7:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public VIA Zoom.

Army during the march across Georgia. Cemetery pres ervation information and supplies will be available. Please con tact Mary Richards at mrichards@netins.net if you would like to at tend and need informa tion.

Chapter W P.E.O. Meeting Oct. 6

for November 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The demonstration will be provided by Eric Chandler.

Leon Chamber Meeting Oct. 6

Leon Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meet ing at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, at the Decatur County Hospital.

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change)

Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day446-4555

Bill Jones 218 N. Ferguson St. Lamoni, IA 50140

The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) meeting will be Saturday, October 08, 2022 at the Dallas County Forest Park Museum, 14581 K Avenue, Perry, Iowa, at the invitation of Pete Malmberg, Museum Director. Refreshments will be served at 9:00 a.m. prior to the 10:00 a.m. meeting.

Would you enjoy a tour of a one-acrepioneer cemetery with burials dated in the 1800 era?

Deanette Snyder, a local cem etery restorer and his torian, will guide you at the Meyers Pioneer Cemetery where im portant early Dallas County settlers are buried including a for mer slave who cooked for General Sherman’s

Chapter W, PEO Sisterhood will meet at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, at the home of Susan Lane. Tricia Applegate will be cohostess. Reports of Project Chairs will be given by Tanya Coffelt, International Peace Scholarship Cottey College, Justine Buckingham and STAR Scholarship, Tricia Applegate.

Happenings at the Garden Grove Library

This Saturday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m. will be Round Table Ghost Stories. Come share your favorite ghost story and hear your neighbor’s chilling tales around the library table.

A 3D printing work shop is being planned

Wed., Sept. 28Pizza loaf, ranch pota toes, cooked cabbage, apple ring, ice cream Thurs., Sept. 29Chipped beef/gravy/ biscuit, broccoli, berry mix

Fri., Sept. 30Artichoke chicken, rice pilaf, mix vegetables, applesauce NO OCTOBER MENU MADE AVAILABLE AS OF PRESS TIME

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., Sept. 28"Local" sausage gravy and biscuits Thurs., Sept. 29Ham/Egg/Cheese slider

Fri., Sept. 30Cardinal Long John LUNCH

Veggies, fruit, and milk included daily.

Wed., Sept. 28Pork tenderloin/bun, tater tots, baked beans, cole slaw

Thurs., Sept. 29Lasagna, green beans, lettuce, grape tomato, bread stick, apple sauce

Fri., Sept. 30Homecoming ham burger/bun, chips, to mato, lettuce, baby carrots, cookie

REAL ESTATE

The following real es tate 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 proper ty value with the first $500 worth of property exempt.

Estate of Lisa A. Schwalbe to Nathan Guill and Melissa Watson - Lot 1 in block 22, Original Town of Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $95.20.

Betty J. Fox to Betty J. Fox and Melvin FlowersLot 5, Peasley's Addition to

How many of you remember that the school’s mascot wasn’t always the Cardinal? Back in the day when the school was known as Leon High School the school’s nickname was referred to as the Maroons.

Thanks to a let ter I received from long-time subscriber Francis S. Scott (1946 graduate) he gave me a little history of when the name changed to the Cardinals. The fol lowing is his account.

‘Circa 1945, John Shaw (head cheer leader) spearheaded a movement that changed the Leon High School name from Maroons to Cardinals. Burbank Halstead (County Auditor) suggested the name and it fit the fight song of Red and Black.’

Thanks Francis for sending this little note. It was perfectly timed as we are cele brating Homecoming this week at CD.

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We traveled to Iowa City Saturday afternoon to watch Maizee and the Simpson Storm take on the Hawkeyes in a scrimmage match-up. The Storm held their own and played great defense through about 4 innings and found themselves trailing 2-0. After that, errors started to plague the Storm and lack of hit ting the ball. Through

10 innings of play, the Storm managed only 5 hits. It was fun to watch a D3 school go up against D1 and hold their own, so to speak. I proudly say Maizee was 1 of the 5 hits with a line drive down the third base line.

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I was hoping since I mowed Sunday, that could be the last time this fall. Well af ter looking ahead a month on the weather forecast, it looks pret ty mild with a several more chances of rain so my luck the grass will keep on growing for a little while lon ger. Ha! Then, when I’m shoveling and snow blowing snow in a few months, I’ll be longing for the smell of cut grass. Oh, well.

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Be sure to stop

out to Flockhart Field Thursday night and watch this year’s Homecoming King and Queen get crowned and then come back out Friday night and watch the Cardinal fighting eleven take on the Van Buren County Warriors in the home coming game on the grid iron. Before the game, the annual homecoming parade will be held beginning at 2:30 from Harvey Park. I still think we should bring back the snake dance and the floats. What do you think?

oOo There is an off chance, or if not real soon, by the time some of you read this, Tonya and I will be welcoming our second grand baby. Until the next time... So Long!

Would like to honor her 80th Birthday with a Card Shower on Friday, October 7, 2022. Cards may be sent to: Ruth Kelly 23051 Elk Chapel Rd Lamoni, IA 50140 Larry Joel and Michele Beckie and Jeff river day To Hold Meeting

20 YEARS AGO (September 25, 2002)

At the election of the Mormon Trail School Board, the following were elect ed: District 1 - Mary Jackson; District 2 - Charles Coffey; District 3 - Barbara Stiles; District 4 - Pat Evans; and District 5Doug Thiel.

In remembrance of 9/11, the students in Mrs. Crafts 2nd grade class honored the Leon Volunteer Fire Department with colored flags that they colored in class with a saying that read "Thank you for protecting us and our community. We think you do a great job." Students rep resenting their class were Nick Horney and Amanda (AJ) Meier, honoring their fathers who represented and served on the Leon Fire Department, Dave Horney and Rob Meier.

LeRoy held their annual Harvest Festival on September 28.

Lamoni merchants celebrated Harvest Days with a car show, arts and crafts and sales.

The Lamoni Fair Board held a Demo Derby and Mud Run in conjunction with Lamoni's Annual

Harvest Days and Car Show.

The Decatur County ministerial Alliance held their an nual CROP WALK.

Participants gath ered at the Leon Community of Christ Church on NW Church Street. The route had been changed from the previous six-mile hike from the Pleasanton Community of Christ Church to the Davis City Park, following a path of approxi mately three and a half miles through the City of Leon. Rest stops were located at Loving Chapel United Methodist Church, the Decatur County Engineer's Office, the First Presbyterian Church and St. Brendan's Catholic Church, concluding at the Community of Christ Church where refreshments were served. Funds raised went to Church World Service, with up to 25 percent of the local donations returned to the food pantries of Leon and Lamoni.

Local members of the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) held a bell ringing ceremony in front of the Statue of Liberty on the court house steps Sept. 17.

This was to celebrate the U.S. Constitution during Constitution Week. Members of the DAR present were: Gretchen Miller, Helen Flummer, Dorcas Redman and Lois Slade along with Bob Craig and Supervisor Larry Eastin.

50 Years Ago (September 28, 1972)

Jim Higdon of Leon overturned his pick-up at the Fairview corner north of Leon. In the vehicle with him were Cathy Schuldt of Van Wert and Richard Wasson of Leon. Higdon suffered a head injury and the passengers were treat ed and released.

Paul Franzenburg, Democratic candi date for governor was in Leon visiting local businesses.

Drs. K.R. Brown and T.R. Viner and their wives were in New York City where they attended the con vention of County and Family Physicians.

The fall United Rodeo Association fi nals were held at the American Royal in Kansas City. Attending were Don and Louise Decker, Ward and Jean Kilgore, Dale and Thayis Breckenridge, Chet Redman, Pam Worden and Doty Crowe.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Hamilton of Davis City announced the engagement of their daughter Susan to Larry Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Griffin of Grand River.

Mr. and Mrs. Randy McCullough became the parents of Shelli Lynnette born September 15 at the Decatur County Hospital.

Logan Noecker, Garden Grove, cel ebrated his second birthday with the fol lowing guests: Georgia Toney, Rosemary Toney, Opal and Debby Ryan, Julia Baughman and sons, Rita and April Jennings, Daniel and Alan Toney.

The annual Farm Bureau meeting was to be held at the school lunch room with a potluck before the business meeting.

Gene Surber of Decatur caught a 2 pound 10 ounce crap pie measuring over 17 inches long.

The Davis City Garden Club met at the community hall with Alice Bolon, Florence Manchester and Glada Manchester as hostesses. Speaker was Himena Hoffman and program leader was Grace Benton.

The 1972-73 Grand Valley enrollment was 307 students.

75 YEARS AGO (September 25, 1947)

Baby contest win ners were crowned –The king and queen of the baby popular ity contest sponsored

by Gamma Phi chap ter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority of Leon were crowned at the Leon High School gym nasium. Vicky Ann Parson, 21-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Parson, first place winner, was crowned queen, and Paul Sanders, 7-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanders, was crowned king. Third place win ner was Linda Annalee Lane, 3-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lane. Little Linda was crowned princess.

Decatur County calf first at St. Joseph 4-H show – The 4-H boys and girls were well represented at the 28th annual St. Joseph Interstate Baby Beef and Pig club show. Winona Jones, Van Wert, and member of the Long Creek Pioneers 4-H Club, exhibited the champion Hereford of the show.

Marriage Licenses – Charles W. Hammer, Newton, and Mary Lucille Gatton, Des Moines; Harry Norman and Katherine E. Porter, both of Decatur. Marriage – Eleanor Hamiel, Tipton, and Robert Van Nostrand, Leon were married in Tipton.

W.S.C.S. met. The committee was Mrs. Ed Herron, Mrs. Tom Wade, Mrs. Lloyd Gardner, Mrs. Claude Quayle and Mrs. Will Mitchell.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ewers went for a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Meacham.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Frisbie entertained at dinner for Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Landphair, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Dykes and Kay, Pleasanton; Mr. and Mrs. Leland Landphair, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Austin Griffin and family, Ames; and Mr. and Mrs. Bender.

A family din ner was held at the Howard Sage home in honor of the 56th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Meritt Stuteville. Others who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Graves and son, Mr. and Mrs. Gid Sage, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stuteville, all of Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Hullinger and family and Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Gibler.

A group of friends gathered at the Elba Keown home for a farewell party. The Keowns left to make their home in Oregon. Those present were the Lyman Marvin, Arden Hartley, Jake Snethen, Chester Carwright, Theora Willis and Harvey Shoemaker fami lies and Mrs. Orville Downey.

A birthday party was held at the Frank Foote home in hon or of Frank and his grandson, Gary Foote, who celebrated his first birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith, Mr. and Tommy White, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mitchell and Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Foote and Gary and Mr. and Mrs. James Kidwell of Columbia, Iowa.

100 YEARS AGO (September 28, 1922)

Apple trees bloomed in September – The Rev. E.A. Place, pastor of the Leon Methodist Church, brought a branch cov ered with apple blos soms to the Journal office that he had

taken from one of the trees on the parson age lots.

Airplane distrib uted the advertis ing – An airplane came down from Des Moines under con tract with the boys of the local American Legion Post and made a flight over the towns of this section of Iowa and northern Missouri dropping bills from the sky advertising the big fete. Prof. J.O. Lewis, teacher of the eighth grade in the Leon schools, accom panied the aviator on the last end of the trip. Prof. Lewis was also an aviator. It was a novel means of ad vertising. Free tickets were dropped with the bills entitling the finder to admission at the gates and amphi theatre.

Rev. Place re turned to Leon – The people of this com munity were glad to know that the Rev. E.A. Place was return ing to Leon again to serve as pastor of the Leon M.E. Church.

Appointments for some other towns in the Chariton district were: Allerton, J.J. Winslow; Cambria, R.W. Meeker; Chariton, Frank Bean; Corydon, A.P. Keast; Davis City, W.B. Thompson; Derby, W.H. Larrick; Garden Grove, V.J. Andrews; Grand River, J.E. Habliston; Humeston, A.E. George; Lamoni, J.V. Gray; Leon, E.A. Place; Lineville-Clio, Fred B. Moore; Van Wert, I.S. Selby; Weldon, Frank Moore.

Marriage License

– Prescott A. Foo, Lamoni, and Lois G. Cooper, Shawnee, Ohio.

Entered College – In the graduating class of the Davis City High School, there were four boys and three girls. Six out of the seven were at tending college; Alice Vandel, Graceland College; Clara Maxwell, Chillicothe; Business College; James Wailes and Shelby Reed, Simpson College; Nellie Bolon took post graduate work in the Davis City High School, having taken work during the summer at Drake University; others in Davis City who attended college were Lola McClaran and Leona Robbins, College View, near Lincoln, Neb.; John Adams, Des Moines University; and Ralph Lanning at the State University, Iowa City. Among those from Weldon who left for college were Winifred, Edith and Edna Garris, Glen McFarland, Drake University; Helen Scott, Ames; Burdette Hall; C.C.C.C., Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tedford of Millerton visited with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Culver.

Isabelle Hastings was in Leon en route to her home at Van Wert after spending a few days with relatives in Garden Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Will Ross visited Mrs. Ross' parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Massey.

Call 641-446-6518 for an appointment to schedule your child for immunizations. immunization requirements for 7th 12th

The Kansas City Royals are winding down their season and had an interesting come from behind win on Sunday. They were down 8 runs at one point and came back to win 13-12. Hope this is a sign of good things to come next season!

Rumor has it that someone in the neigh borhood had a birthday on September 19th. Could have been the lovely lady that lives next to the Andover Church. We will wish her a happy birthday just in case that rumor is true (and I did see it on social media, so it must be true, right!)

Happy Birthday!

Drew Parkhurst and Mercedez Moad made it official Saturday and got mar ried. We now have Mr. and Mrs. Drew and Mercedez Parkhurst in the neighborhood. Congratulations to Drew and Mercedez!

Holly, Dylan, Benson, and Kyra Parkhurst had a great time at Drew and Sadie’s wedding Saturday.

Big birthday bash for Cole Osborn and Coy Osborn over the weekend. Those at tending were Cotton Osborn, great grand parents Ruby Osborn, Marilyn, Lonnie Rumley, Eldon Reed, grandparents Lonnie Rumley, Terri Reed, and Jerry Thompson, Gary and Sandy Osborn, Uncle Tyson, Aunt Randi Rumley, Aunt Gloria Rumley, Taylor Reed, and friend, 10 cousins, Kade Smith, Dayton Stevens and Dayton’s family. There was lots of food, cake, ice cream, and lots of playing. Some of the kids stayed all night and went with Cotton and Coy to feed their calf and had a good vis it with Grandma Kathy. This is the way birth days should be cele brated: family, friends,

good food, playing and

sharing. The ages of Cole and Coy? Well, Cole is now the first prime number squared years old and Coy is the second prime num ber squared years old. Happy Birthday Cole and Coy!

Axel and Kipton Lane are heading to the Harvest Barn on Monday with Chrissy Wiig. That will be a fun time for them! Their dad, Andrew Lane has been running his bull dozer this week and that is fun for him!

Kim and Maurice Erwin delivered hay bales to Liz Carpenter Monday evening, September 19 and stayed a little while to visit. Always good to stay a little and visit with your neighbors.

Keegan Parkhurst attended the District 8 Trapping Clinic over the weekend. His dad, Drew Parkhurst said he had a blast and learned about land and wa ter trapping, skinning, fleshing, and stretch ing hides.

Friday night Liz Carpenter attended the Lamoni High School homecoming football game at Graceland University.

Tuesday Philinda Snethen went to Des Moines to do some shopping. On Saturday she returned to Des Moines to visit with her great grandson Devon. She also spent time with her granddaugh ter Victoria Jackson and grandson Kyle Booth.

Sunday after noon Liz Carpenter hosted the Graceland International students for a picnic at the pond. They enjoyed canoeing, swimming, roasting hot dogs, and just relaxing and visiting.

Donna Ogier had a quiet week. She’s been picking up walnuts from her yard. She says there have been more buckets than ever and wonders if that fore tells a rough winter. Well, only time will tell for sure. Fall is officially here, so winter will be here before we know it and we’ll see what ex tra walnuts mean for winter weather.

Ivan Lane had a quiet week. His son Shawn and grandson Seth helped him get his truck and car inspect ed and licensed. Good to have family close to help out when you need

an extra hand. Have a good week, be kind to each other, and in case you missed it, fall arrived on September 22, so it’s officially time to start putting out the pump kins and cornstalk dec orations. The leaves will start decorating for us soon, too.

ture albums and some good family time was enjoyed at her home in Leon. Those enjoy ing the time togeth er were her mother, Jessica Redman, sister, Finley Sullivan, her fa ther, Dustin and Kelly Proctor and friend, Tyler Honeycutt, grandparents, Dave and Carol Proctor and Bob and Jan Redman.

Saturday at the Davis City Park was cake, ice cream, sand wiches, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, un cles and friends to help Libby Kraus celebrate her 4th birthday. Libby is the daughter of Trista Waddell of Davis City.

It’s Homecoming week at Central Decatur! Let the fes tivities begin! Oh, and GO CARDS!!

Biscuits and Gravy

breakfast on Saturday, October 8th from 7am until gone. The Leon Fire Department is a great assistance to our community and our volunteer fire depart ment.

coming up to help you safely and successfully navigate the internet:

Our family was sadden on Monday with the passing of my Uncle Bob Harden of Odebolt, IA. Bob graduated from Leon High School in 1951 so many of you may know and remember him in his youth. Uncle Bob served in the US Army and earned the rank of Staff Sergeant after serving in Korea. Uncle Bob loved the farm and raised hogs and fed cattle. Bob was active in the community and was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elaine, and children, David (Becky) Harden of Wall Lake, IA, and Jean (Rich) Savage of Omaha, NE, 4 grand children, brother, Richard (Jan) Harden of Lineville, IA, and sister, Ruth (Danny) Warren of Leon, IA and brother-in-law, John Meyer of Joliet, IL. He was a serious guy but had a sparkle in his eyes. He could give you good advice and loved a funny story.

The ‘Fab Five’ got together on Wednesday and had a wonderful lunch at the Weldon Cafe. We laughed more than usual which is a lot. We planned our next get-together but don’t know where yet. I’ll let you know when it happens and where we decide to go.

Dale Walker of Davis City passed on Thursday morning af ter his motorcycle ac cident last Saturday morning. Dale’s family was at his side and were able to say their good byes. Arrangements have been made to have his Celebration of Life on October 15th with a luncheon at the Davis City Community Center. Dale is survived by his mother, Sheena Lee, brother, Bill (Teresa) Worley, all of Davis City and daugh ters, Nele Reynolds, Ashley Walker and Jessica Hutchison. Sincere sympathies to Dale’s entire family and his many friends.

Thursday, Sept 22nd was the first day of Fall 2022. It’s hard to believe that on Tuesday, the tempera ture was 100-ish and Thursday actually felt like Fall with overcast clouds and drizzly rain all day. Isn’t it great to live in Iowa?

Darcy ReynoldsKlemme and Nele Reynolds were surprise visitors on Thursday evening. Such a good visit and I was so thankful they stopped by to see me. Nele had been at the farm of her grandmother’s, Sheena Lee, and wanted to come by and see me. Now that’s the sweet est!

Saturday was Sweet 18 for Logan Proctor and she cel ebrated with her fam ily. Lunch was at La Bota and ice cream cake, looking at pic

And once again the community is com ing together to help a friend. Saturday, October 1st there will be a fish fry at Patty's Back door beginning at 1pm with all proceeds to help buy a head stone for our Jimmy Lee. There will also be a poker run with reg istration at noon and the run will pull out at 1. Bring a covered dish to share at the fish fry if you'd like, or just come out! Jimmy Lee passed away this last August and was a beloved member of our community all his life. He would be so touched knowing ev eryone cared so much. Everyone is welcome!

‘Protecting Your Personal Information Online’ will be held on Monday, October 3rd and again on Monday, November 7th and Monday, December 5th from 2-3:30pm at the li brary.

(Tips for safe browsing, recogniz ing online scams, and when it’s okay or not okay to share personal information online.)

’Staying Safe Online Workshop’ will be on Monday, October 17th and again on Monday, November 21st and December 19th from 2-3:30 at the library. (Learn how to recognize suspicious emails and what to do when confronted with online scams.)

Some more birth days to celebrate this coming week are Lola Helton, Nele Reynolds, Shannon Craig, Lorina Miller, Gabe Denney, Emma Friedman, Alyah Kuster, Levi Clark, Arnold Thompson and Ken Burk.

Rod and Brenda Boles are celebrating their anniversary on the 29th. Best wishes to all.

Someone posted they had baked some synonym rolls. I re plied, “You mean just like your grammar use to make?” Now I’m blocked! Later… Linda

Davis City LINDA BOOTHE the River

Make plans to at tend the Grand River Fall Fest on Saturday October 8th at the Community Center. Dinner will be from 5-7pm and the auc tion will begin at 7pm. There are many won derful items already donated for the night. Items so far include donations from local producers, homemade baked goods, variety of pork products, a Grand River Centennial book, pop up 10' shade tent, 10' inflatable pool, air fryer, black walnuts, barb board personal ized sign, mum plants and more. If you would like to donate items just contact Mary Stogdill to find out how. It will be a great night with friends and neighbors! Watch the Grand River Facebook page for more updates!

Grand River City Hall is closed for the next few weeks. Should you need assistance please call 515-6692717.

Also the Leon Fire Department will have a free will donation

We are in need of an updated set of children’s U.S. states books! Please consider helping us!

To learn more, stop by the Library or visit: https://abdobooks. com/shop/show/14914 or email us: mary@ leon.lib.ia.us

Seniors, we have a number of workshops

A public meeting put on by the library, as part of the library’s strategic planning will be forthcoming. Please keep your eyes peeled in our article and on our Facebook page, ‘Leon Public Library’ for more details.

Little Tots, come one, come all! Storytime is at 11am on Thursdays. Join us with your little ones for books, rhymes, and songs. All ages are welcome, but the Storytime is best suit ed for birth through age 6.

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

Advertise in and Support your Local Information Source. The Leon Journal-Reporter 641-446-4151

Cardinals Shutout Trojans, Win Third Straight

Besides the single touchdown, the first down was a battle of field position, each quarter won by oppos ing sides. CD won the field position game in quarter one and Pleasantville won in quarter two. The key difference between each quarter was that CD's defense refused to break.

CD forced backto-back goal-line stops in the second quarter after a turnover gave Pleasantville favorable field position. That mo mentum stayed with the Cardinals in the second half, where CD took control on both sides of the ball.

a turnover on downs, sealing the game for CD.

CD's offense put to gether 274 total yards of offense. Sam Boothe completed 6 passes on 15 attempts for 77 yards and 1 touch down. At the time of writing, Boothe is 4th in Class 1A for passing yards and 5th in total offensive yards.

Scrivner caught 3 passes for 49 yards. Scrivner is 1st in Class 1A in receiving yards, tied for 2nd in recep tions and 2nd in receiv ing yards per catch.

Rockhold hauled in 2 receptions for 18 yards and the 1 touch down.

hurried and inaccurate throws. That pressure and physical play from the Cardinals forced three turnovers, all fumbles, which helped stagnate Pleasantville's offense further.

Scrivner led the Cardinals in total tack les with 7.5, an assisted tackle for a loss and one fumble recovery. Kale Rockhold recorded 7 total tackles, an assist ed tackle for a loss and one fumble recovery.

By Zach Smith

The Central Decatur football team traveled to Pleasantville to face the Trojans Friday, September 23. Pleasantville entered the game 2-2 this sea son, coming off a 13-35 loss to Sigourney Keota

in the previous contest. CD held Pleasantville scoreless, winning 27-0, the Cardinal's third vic tory in a row. There was little scoring in the first half of the game, with just one CD touch down. That came late

in the first quarter off an 18-yard reception from Kale Rockhold. Rockhold hauled in a 5-yard out route and plowed through the Trojan defenders to find the end zone, his first touchdown of the season.

CD Boys and Girls Won XC Meet

By Coach Reece Tedford Central Decatur cross country teams ran on a nicer weath er night Thursday, September 22 at Moravia. Wasn't the level of competition CD is accustomed to but the kids ran great team races and found differ ent ways to challenge themselves. The high school boys/girls won the team titles along with the middle school girls. The course had great footing but was long closer to 3.3 or 3.4 miles so times are not reflective of any thing realistic.

The high school girls ran well as a group with a scoring spread of 2 minutes which is very solid in 1A. The top 3 were only separated by 39 seconds and we know we can still tight en things up.

Senior Harrisen Bevan led the way with her first race win of the year. Harrisen has now earned as many medals as any other Cardinal in history.

Aniston Jones had pos sibly the best race of her career in 4th as she moved up and was very competitive in the final half of the race.

Addy Schreck (7th) ran in that front group for a good chunk of the race, making our top 3 a tight pack.

Hadley Bell (11th) was in that grouping as well but dealt with some lightheadedness in the 2nd half of the race.

Abigail Leahy and Makenna Perkins fin ished 14th and 15th, respectively, giving consistent tough race effort to earn the last 2 medal spots.

Annika Evertsen is improving and ran her best race in 19th.

HS Boys

The high school boys were led by senior Vincent Carcamo who won his 3rd race of the season. Vinny looked strong as he caught the lead vehicle multiple times during the race.

Joe Sheetz (2nd) continued his break

out year punctuating a strong 1-2 finish for the boys. Both Vinny and Joe finished ahead of an individual state qualifier a year ago in 3rd.

It was a nice 1-2 that was followed by another duo in Kyle Linhart (6th) and Ari Johnson (7th). Ari and Kyle worked together and probably had PR type races going but the course was just long.

Maddox Kistler (11th) with another great outing sealed the team scoring and also surely would have PR'd in 11th.

Cody Morgan and Kacyn Watson are making nice improve ments and finished in the final medal spots in 14th and 15th. Kaycn Watson had a great finish battling for that 15th spot.

Anden Hall ran strong over the 2nd half of the race to finish 18th.

The boys have re ally held the fort down but will get a nice lift

The Cardinals scored once in the third quarter on a Champ Walker 1-yard touchdown rush. The run was set up by Walker on defense, who stripped a Pleasantville ball carrier at midfield. Jack Scrivner caught the ball in midair and returned it 46 yards be fore being chased down at the Trojan 1. Walker and the Cardinal ground at tack scored twice in the fourth quarter. The first touchdown came off a 7-yard rush. Walker shook off one tackler, hit the gap made for him and waltz into the end zone. Walker then exploded for a 36-yard rushing touchdown immediately after the Cardinal defense forced

in a couple weeks as Gunnar Smith will re turn from injury and the boys' team will con tinue to get more dan gerous.

Middle School The middle school girls continue to look good putting 5 in the top 7. Taylor Leahy continues to run at a high level to win her 3rd race of the season.

A flood of Cardinals followed. Shiann Byrd in 4th, Piper Helton 5th, Grace Leahy 6th, Lola Helton 7th, Aubrey Schreck 10th, and Fremont Bevan 12th. The girls' pack is very strong and it will be interesting where they register at the MS state meet. Their scor ing spread was 1:32 but only 47 seconds from 2-5.

The MS boys also ran really well. Beau Waugh (2nd) ran a very competitive race at the front of the pack and is improving. Blake Tedford had his stron gest race of the season in 6th and moved up during the race.

Jaydan Broich caught 2 receptions for 13 yards.

Walker put togeth er another impressive rushing game, finish ing with 185 rushing yards on 27 carries and 3 touchdowns. Walker is currently 3rd in Class 1A in rushing touch downs, 5th in total touchdowns, 3rd in allpurpose yards and 8th in rushing yards.

Cord Hamilton gained 13 yards on 3 rushes as well.

The CD defense stepped up time af ter time in big situa tions. The Cardinals maintained control of the line of scrimmage throughout the game and continued to get pressure on the Trojan's quarterback, forcing

Cord Hamilton regis tered 5.5 total tackles and an assisted tackle for loss. Mason Allen tallied 4.5 total tackles and one fumble recov ery. Broich and Wyatt Hamaker each finished with 4.5 total tackles for the Cardinals. Ty Rasmussen recorded 1.5 tackles and a cru cial strip sack in the second half.

Head Coach Jon Pedersen was pleased with how his defense played.

"In some other games, one mistake on a play meant a touch down. I thought that we rallied as a team to cover some mistakes on those types of plays. We also executed at a real ly high level in the red zone. Same story dif ferent week, we are un derstanding our roles and their expectations better. We are getting to a point where we can react instead of think," said Head Coach Jon Pedersen.

Coach Pedersen has

The Cardinal defense has played solid far this season. As seen here in a recent game, Matthew Foltz (top), #15 Cord Hamilton, Mason Allen (bot tom), #88 Jack Scrivner, and #29 Jayden Broich team up and put a big hit on this Panorama ball carrier causing the fumble.

Aniston Jones had possibly the best race of her career in 4th as she moved up and was very com petitive in the final half of the race.

By off the Southeast Warren Warhawks last Tuesday,

been thrilled with the progression this team has shown throughout the season. Each week the team shows im provement on the field, whether it be through the X's and O's or on the sidelines as team mates. This triumph over Pleasantville seems to be a combina tion of both.

"It is what we are striving for every play, every practice, every game and every sea son. It is not just as easy as talking about it, it takes great effort. I am really proud of how far we have come as a team," added Coach Pedersen.

"We will see how the rest of the season goes record wise but one thing I'm sure of, we will compete and play together, they have felt what it feels like and want to work towards that feeling each week. Years like this is what makes me love coach ing."

With three games

September 20. CD en tered the match 2-7 while SEW entered 13-9. SEW defeated CD 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 2516). CD has not beaten SEW since 2016.

left in the regular sea son, the Cardinals are looking to continue to improve.

"We'll keep build ing relationships, work on skills that we need to play together as a team and continue to put our players in situ ations that they get to use their strengths. We are kind of boring, we will do the same thing we have been doing all year," said Coach Pedersen.

The victory puts CD at 3-2 on the season. CD will host Van Buren County this Friday, September 30 for their Homecoming game. The game is slated to start at 7:00 P.M. Van Buren is 3-2 this sea son, coming off a 22-16 win over Cardinal. Last season CD defeated Van Buren 22-14.

"Van Buren is big and physical. They have won in many different fashions. They have won in defensive slug fests and in high scor ing fastbreak games. We struggled against them last year so I ex pect a very competitive game this year," said Coach Pedersen.

Each set started out back and forth, but the Warhawks pulled away and the Cardinals were unable to close the gap. The Cardinals struggled to pass the

ball at times, and the Warhawks took advan tage where they could.

Lexi Jensen led the way for CD with 10 as sists, 6 kills, 7 digs and 1 service ace on 87% efficiency. Malloree Horn recorded 4 kills, 1 assist and 13 digs. Giorgia Pelliciari tal lied 3 kills and 7 digs. River Hamaker record ed 3 kills, 2 blocks and 7 digs. Amy Potter fin ished with 1 kill and 2 blocks. Cinzie McElfish recorded 1 dig and 2 service aces on 82% efficiency. Breegan Lindsey recorded 1 kill, 1 assist and 3 digs. Kaycee Boyce recorded 2 digs and 1 service ace on 80% efficiency.

CD played in two matches this week. On Monday, September 26 the Cardinals head ed to Murray to face the 4-5 Mustangs. On Tuesday, September 27 CD hosted Wayne. The Falcons were 2-11.

Next week, the Cards host a triangu lar with Moravia and Grand View Christian on Tuesday, Oct. 4 before traveling to Corydon for a tourna ment on Sat., Oct. 8.

CD Homecoming this Week

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student council will hold a tailgate lunch in front of the North Elementary and High School for students in grades K-12. Events will be class activities and spirit games combined with the pep assembly in the gym. Then, the entire student body will be dismissed down town to line up for the Homecoming Parade which will begin at 2:30 p.m. and follow the usual route.

That night, the Central Decatur Cardinals will take on the Van Buren County Warriors beginning at 7:00 p.m. A home coming dance for the middle school and high school students will fol low the game.

Other activies dur ing the week were each

day of the week being celebrated with a dif ferent theme: Monday was Poker Chip Day (each class dressed as a color; Tuesday was Mandalay Bay Day; Wednesday is Country vs. Country Club (show off your country side or show off your prep py side); Thursday is Snake Eye Snazzy Day (dress black tie in your formal and semi for mal best); and Friday is "Spirit Day" - Red and White. There will be various activities throughout the week for students to partici pate in.

Businesses, com munity organizations and other members of the community are encouraged to enter a spirit board or a float for the parade. Contact Zach Clark at 641-4464816 if interested.

School Parking Changes Coming, Students and Staff to Have Parking Permits

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staff and seniors first, followed by juniors, then sophomores, and finally freshmen. When the school runs out of parking permits for the main lot, students will still be issued a parking permit, but will need to park in the gravel lot northeast of the football field. This means that while the school will be able to accommodate most of

the drivers, some of the youngest drivers and those on school permits will more than likely be required to park in the gravel lot.

“While we wait for the arrival of the park ing permits, students may park on a first come basis, so long as they are parking le gally in a designated parking space,” stated Principal Johnson. “Enforcement of park ing expectations will continue and students who park inappropri ately will be initially is sued warnings.”

According to Principal Johnson, re peated violations may result in losing campus parking privileges, a parking citation, or be ing towed. “The transi tion to the new parking expectations will only occur after we have is sued parking permits and had the oppor tunity to educate our students on the new expectations regarding parking on campus.”

Principal Johnson reminds students that parking on campus is a privilege and the school wants to provide a safe and secure experience for everyone who parks on school property.

Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Adair Holdings, LLC to Joyce Swim - E 100' of lots 22, 23 and 24 of Peasley's Addition to Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $26.40.

Jarod Clevenger to Abigail L. Silver - Lots 9 and 10, block 23, Original Town of Lamoni, Iowa. Transfer stamps $66.40.

Joe Short to Nick Horney - S ½ of lots 5 and 6, block 1, Shaffer's addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Russell Gene Pierson and Loretta Mae Pierson to Thomas Edward Young, Jr. - SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 33; W 15 acres of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 34; All in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County,

Iowa. No transfer stamps. Oliver Russell Manchester Estate to Robert C. Winchell and Rosangela S. Winchell - SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 10, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT the S 290' of the W 340'). Transfer stamps $206.40.

Trenton Keith Carson and Kaylee Carson to Lady Amber Real Estate, LLC - W 62' of lot 5; E 4' of lot 6; All in block 3 of Original Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $15.20.

Kimberly Nizzi to Chelsea Nizzi and Cameron Conrad - A parcel of land in the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 14, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., more partic ularly described as follows: Commencing at the NW cor ner of said NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of said Section 14, and be ing the POB, thence S ... to POB. Said parcel contains 9.95 acres including 1.27

Amy Potter solid with her blocks recording 2 against SEW.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given for Case Number SCSC008237

Mary Ryan vs Kevin P Ryan of Davis City Iowa Decatur County - Money Judgement

You are notified that Plaintiff demands from you the amount of $4,260.00 plus court costs and interest based on the non-payment from case CDDM004861.

Judgement may be en tered against you unless you file an appearance and an swer within 20 days of this service of the Original Notice upon you.

3t35 Sept. 28, October 5 & 12, 2022

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous min utes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcoun tyiowa.gov or text “Hi” to 641-400-6441 to find coun ty information, ask a ques tion or report an issue.

September 19, 2022

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Mon day, September 19, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors office located on the 1st floor of the De catur County Courthouse.

Present: Dan Christensen, Ward Graham, and Bob Bell. Also present was Charlene Hoover, County Auditor. Un less otherwise noted, all mo tions carried unanimously.

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Graham/Bell to approve the minutes of the September 12, 2022, Regular Session. Motion carried.

Deputy Auditor Cook relieved Auditor Hoover as

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT

Decatur County Sheriff's Report

Sept. 9 - 23, 2022

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

09/09 SO responded to a reck less 4-wheeler in the Weldon area.

SO responded to a commercial burglar alarm on Hwy. 69 near Van Wert.

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

SO responded to a civil issue in the Decatur area.

09/10

Lamoni PD responded to objects in the roadway on Hwy. 69 south of Lamoni.

SO and Leon PD re sponded to a person in dis tress on 105th Ave near Grand River.

Leon PD responded to a civil call on South Main in Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment call at the rest area near Lamoni.

Leon PD and SO re sponded to a dumpster call behind GRM in Leon.

Leon PD arrested Michael Chamberlain in Leon and transported him to Ringgold County on their warrant.

SO responded to an on-going call south of Van Wert.

09/11 Lamoni PD responded to a burglar alarm at Hy-Vee in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a customer complaint at the Rodeway Inn in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a trespass at N Main and 9th St. in Leon.

09/13 Lamoni PD responded to a burglar alarm at Hy-Vee in Lamoni.

SO responded to the re port of an assault near Davis City.

09/14 Leon PD responded to an animal welfare check on SW 2nd St. in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a noise call on SE 12th St. in Leon.

Lamoni EMS, DCH, and Lamoni PD responded to a medical alarm on S Ferguson in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to an unruly juvenile on NE 7th St. in Leon.

SO, Leon PD, DCH and Leon Rescue responded to a vehicle rollover on 190th St. north of Leon.

clerk of the meeting at 8:20 a.m. due to illness.

County Engineer Dillon Davenport and Assistant to the Engineer Bob Hamilton met with the board to dis cuss departmental matters.

Motion by Graham/Bell to approve Federal-aid Agree ment for County Bridge Pro gram Project BHS-027(77)-63-27. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Graham to approve payment to Con Agg Companies, LLC for project number FM-027(89)-55-27. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell/Graham to adopt resolution 202232 for Iowa DOT Agreement for a Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant.

DECATUR COUNTY RESOLUTION 2022-32 LIVING ROADWAY TRUST FUND GRANT A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN IOWA DEPART MENT OF TRANSPORTA TION AGREEMENT FOR A LIVING ROADWAY TRUST FUND GRANT FOR COUN TIES

WHEREAS, the Decatur County Board of Supervi sors, hereafter referred to

as “the Board”, believes the IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGREE MENT FOR A LIVING ROAD WAY TRUST FUND GRANT FOR COUNTIES, agreement number 90-27-LR23-210, hereafter referred to as “the Agreement”, is in the best interest of Decatur County, Iowa, and the residents thereof. The Agreement is defined as a cost share for the purchase of a MDS Iron Eagle Grapple bucket; and WHEREAS, this piece of equipment will be used to assist in right-of-way main tenance to enhance roadside vegetation management, increase productivity, and decrease the possibility of injuries; and WHEREAS, the Board finds this resolution appro priate and necessary to pro tect, preserve, and improve the rights, privileges, prop erty, peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort, and con venience of Decatur County and its citizens, all as pro vided for in and permitted by section 331.301 of the Code of Iowa; and WHEREAS, the cost of the grapple is $8,572.50. Of that, $3,000 will be defrayed by way of Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant and De catur County funding in the

amount of $5,572.50.

Motion by Bob Bell, sec onded by Ward Graham to adopt this resolution this 19th day of September, 2022.

AYES: C. Ward Graham Dan Christensen Bob Bell

NAYES: None

ATTEST: Charlene Hoover Decatur County Auditor County Conservation Di rector Kayla Clausen, along with Doug Kouba and Kyle Sheetz gave the board an update on the trail project.

Motion by Bell/Graham to adjourn the Board of Su pervisors session at 1:00 p.m. Motion carried.

After meeting with Karen Morris on behalf of the Little River Lake Sponsors to dis cuss closing a bank account and combine two other ac cts, a motion was made by Graham/Bell to go back into session at 1:05 p.m. Motion carried.

At 2:00 p.m. Deputy Auditor Cook and the board held the canvass for the spe cial election regarding a vot er-approved physical plant and equipment tax for the Lamoni Community School District held on September 13, 2022 and obtained the following results:

School Audit Report

Released (continued from page 2)

District with recom mendations to address each of the findings.

Four of the eight findings discussed above which relate to the District were re peated from the prior year. The Community School District's Board of Education has a fi duciary responsibility

Grimes, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Rhonda Sue Baker, Vauvoo, IL, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Rischard Lamont Jenkins, Houston, TX, speed ing over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Angel Daniel Quinonez, Montgomery, IL, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Van Thanh Bui, Urbandale, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Sindri Kalamarie Mohr, Omaha, NE, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Gabrielle Elizabeth Moss, Adel, IA, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $193.00.

James R. Cook, Eagleville, MO, operating non-registered vehicle. Total $135.50.

to provide oversight of the Community School District's operations and financial trans actions. Oversight is typically defined as the "watchful and respon sible care" a governing body exercises in its fi duciary capacity.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the District Secretary's Office, the Office of Auditor of State, and on the Auditor of State's web site at http://auditor. iowa.gov/audit-reports.

Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $119.20.

Shannon Craig and Ronald Craig to Lindsey Hook - Commencing at the NW corner of out lot 8, Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, thence S ... to POB; and Commencing 189.5' E to the SW corner of Outlot 8, Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to beginning. No transfer stamps.

James H. Johnston and Mary L. Johnston to WM Capital, LLC - S ½ of lots 5 and 6, block 26, Original Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

WM Capital, LLC to Parson Creek Company, LLC - S ½ of lots 5 and 6, block 26, Original Town of Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $55.20.

The Board public the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:Lesley Cook Deputy Auditor 1t35 Sept. 28, 2022

Leon PD responded to a break-in at Valley View Apts. in Leon.

Lamoni PD and SO re sponded to a suspicious per son near Elm and 4th St. in Lamoni.

09/15

Leon PD responded to a deer in the roadway near Little River Motel in Leon.

Leon PD responded to a man in a dumpster at Casey's in Leon.

Lamoni PD respond ed to the theft of multiple camper batteries at Zoomers in Lamoni.

SO responded to the theft of a 4-wheeler on 265th Ave. near Leon.

Leon PD responded to a missing juvenile on NE 7th St. in Leon.

Lamoni PD and Lamoni FD responded to an explo sion on Hwy. 69 south of Lamoni.

09/16

Lamoni PD responded to 2 pitbulls at the playground in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD and SO re sponded to a break-in on 250th St. in Lamoni.

Colby Klever was ar rested on burglary charges.

SO responded to the theft of hay bales taken on Hwy. 69 south of Lamoni.

SO responded to the theft of a cattle head gate on 160th Ave. south of Lamoni.

Lamoni FD responded to a fire alarm at the middle school in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to the report of a loud party on SE 11th St. in Leon.

09/17 Lamoni FD and Lamoni PD responded to a fire alarm at the school in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a pitbull on N Elm St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to a sus picious vehicle on Pleasanton Road south of Leon.

NWS issued a thun derstorm warning for NW Decatur County.

09/18

SO responded to a call on E Washington in Decatur.

Lamoni PD responded to a loud party complaint behind Crown Colony in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to a break-in on South Main in Leon.

SO responded to a bur glary alarm on 277th St. south of Lamoni.

09/19

Leon PD responded to stray dogs on NW 6th St. in Leon.

DOT responded to ob jects in the roadway on I35 near the 3 mile marker.

SO responded to a break-in on N Park in Van Wert.

Leon PD responded to a suspiciousperson near Little River Motel in Leon.

09/20

Lamoni PD responded to a two vehicle accident at

Hy-Vee in Lamoni.

Leon PD responded to an unruly juvenile on NW Church St. in Leon.

Leon PD arrested Robert Sandage of Leon on charges of DWS and possession of a controlled substance.

Leon PD arrested Ashley Morgan of Leon on charges of possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

09/21 Lamoni PD responded to a citizen in distress at Crown Colony in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to the report of a stolen item at Graceland University in Lamoni.

SO responded to a harassment call in Grand River.

Leon PD responded to a civil child exchange at Casey's in Leon.

09/22 Lamoni PD responded to a dog call on West 3rd St. in Lamoni.

SO responded to the report of marijuana plants in Van Wert.

SO responded to a driv ing complaint on Hwy. 2 east of Leon.

Lamoni PD responded to a harassment issue at Graceland University in Lamoni.

Lamoni PD responded to a domestic call on 290th St. near Lamoni.

09/23

Leon PD responded to an identity theft at the Decatur County Hospital.

Leon PD responded to a parking issue between neigh bors on SE Mill St. in Leon.

MARRIAGE

LICENSES

Douglas W. Zombie, 56, Leon and Tiffany J. Zombie, 38, Leon.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Danika Raye Marten, petitioner, vs. James Daniel

Arnold, respondent. Decree Granted.

COURT CASES

Freedom Mortgage Corporation, plaintiff, vs. Gary Foote, Parties in Possession and Spouse of Gary C. Foote, if any, defen dants. Petition Filed.

MAGISTRATE

Yolonda Jane Davis, Lamoni, IA, driving while li cense is denied, suspended, canceled, or revoked. Total $592.06.

Yolonda Jane Davis, Lamoni, IA, improper use of registration. Total $399.53.

Yolonda Jane Davis, Lamoni, IA, violation of fi nancial liability coverage. Total $107.25.

Yolonda Jane Davis, Lamoni, IA, operation with out registration card or plate. Total $107.25.

Yolonda Jane Davis, Lamoni, IA, failure to main tain or use safety beltsadult. Total $108.22.

Jose Albino Gomez Longoria, Leon, IA, operation without registration card or plate. Total $324.31.

Jose Albino Gomez Longoria, Leon, IA, no val id driver's license. Total $1,018.21.

Shane Dee Hunt, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $63.25.

Brent C. Redden, Leon, IA, driving while license is denied, suspended, can celed, or revoked. Total $78.00.

Brent C. Redden, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $184.75.

Brent C. Redden, Leon, IA, failure to provide proof of financial liability. Total $453.88.

Jakob Aron Smalley, Ada, OK, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $121.75.

Jason Andrew Coltrain,

James R. Cook, Eagleville, MO, failure to provide proof of financial li ability. Total $428.75.

Neil Edward Martin, Leon, IA, speeding 55 or un der zone (11 thru 15 over).

Total $175.75.

Morgan A. List, Yorkville, IL, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Margaret Ann Wagner, Osceola, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over).

Total $118.25.

Stephen Michael Artwein, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $175.75.

Sara Jeanine Kagay, Long Grove, IL, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Andrew Donald Thielen, Prole, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over).

Total $89.50.

Ronald Bethards, Garden Grove, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $135.50.

Gavin Michael Welsh Schouten, Piedmont, KS, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

John Chanthavong, Overland Park, KS, speed ing over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $118.25.

Quinton Dale Hiatt, Centerville, IA, speed. Total $101.00.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

acres of public road ROW. Transfer stamps $199.20. Christine Canavan and Arthur Canavan to Karl R. Bradford - E 67' of lots 6 and 7, block 8, Stout and Gillham's Addition to Leon,

James W. Thompson as Trustee of the Mike Thompson Revocable Real Estate Trust to Galt Porter, Gage Porter and Grey Porter - SW 1/4; SW 1/4 NW 1/4; Section 33; NE 1/4 SE 1/4 (except the W 7 rods) and (except commencing 7 rods E of NW corner of NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 32, T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., thence E to ...beginning); All of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 lying E of line commencing on exist ing fence line 15.2 rods W of the NE corner of the E ½ SE 1/4, thence S along ex isting fence to a point on S line of SE 1/4 which is 20.8 rods W of SE corner of SE 1/4 and a permanent ease ment for 6000 bushel steel bin and equipment as now located on the SW 1/4 SE 1/4; Section 32; All in T 69 N, R 24 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $2,037.60.

Oliver Russell Manchester Estate to TRECK, LLC - N ½ NW 1/4 of Section 15, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, and the SE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 15, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, and the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 15, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa (EXCEPT Parcels A, B and C in the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 15, T 67 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, as shown in Plat of Survey filed May 13, 2022 as Instrument No. 20220793 in the Decatur County Recorder's Office containing 30 acres). Transfer stamps $623.20.

Marcella McKee and Marvin McKee to Keara Wheeler - Commencing at a point 16' W of the SW corner of the Van Wert School ground in block 2, Branscomb's Second Addition to the Town of Van

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

FOR RENT

MONUMENTS

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ROOFING

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COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

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Wert, Decatur County, Iowa, thence running W .. To POB, being situated in and a part of the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13, T 70 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. Transfer stamps $104.80. Anthony G. Crandell and Sandra C. Crandell to Anthony and Sandra Crandell Revocable Trust u/a/d September 6, 2022Commencing 215' N and 60' E of the NE corner of lot 6, in block 1, Central Addition to Lamoni, Iowa thence N ... to POB, said property located in the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 2, T 67 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., No transfer stamps.

Michael D. Atkinson and Connie E. Atkinson to Ronald Dean Kelly, Sr. and Samra Kelly - RR easement, ROW adjacent to lots 7, 8 and 9 Martin's Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps.

Job Opening: Lamoni Municipal Utilities

FOR RENT: One bed room apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Sharon Boord, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday. tf42c 8' Hy-Vee position Leon grader the central part of have a high school diploma, a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

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

Lamoni Municipal Utilities is looking for an individual to support water/ wastewater treatment in Lamoni

Candidate should have a Grade 2 license for water/waste water treatment and distribution, or quickly be able to ac quire one. The position collects samples, performs water tests, takes corrective action, reads meters, and maintains within 6 months, will be required to operate a backhoe and a skid loader, and assist construction crew, as required. Weekend work on a rotating basis is required. On an as needed basis, candidate will assist the crews with natural gas duties and will receive training to perform those duties.

This is a full-time position including benefits of health care, paid holidays, and vacation. The successful candidate, upon job offer, must pass a drug screen, and will be in cluded in random drug testing program.

An application and full job description are available at Lamoni Municipal Utilities, 111 S. Chestnut Street, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours or online at - https://www.lamoniutilities.com/documents/Em ployment%20Application.pdf.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

A Class A CDL is also acceptable. Applicants must be able to pass the following: driving record screening, preemployment physical examination, background check, and drug test.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, activities such as lifting and moving heavy objects, operating construction equipment, operating a flex-wing and/or boom mower on an agricultural tractor, operating a jack hammer, truck driving, snow plow operation, service heavy equipment, and other activities related to road maintenance. Applicant should be comfortable working outside in both hot and cold weather, and have the physical capacity to work with large heavy objects/equipment for a full work day. The successful ap plicant will be assigned a snow plow route in the winter.

Applicants must have a strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills. Experience operating heavy machinery such as motor graders, dozers, backhoes, heavy trucks, and agricultural tractors is desirable. An ideal applicant is someone with the above qualifications and equipment ex perience that is a hard worker, works well with coworkers and the public, and enjoys working outside.

Applications are available at the Engineer’s Office or on the County website. Applications will be accepted at the Engi neer’s Office in Leon until Thursday October 6th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Resumés are preferred but not required. Quali fied applicants will be interviewed by the Engineer. Decatur County is an equal opportunity employer.

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

CORONATION NIGHT

Thursday, September 29 - 7:00 p.m. Football Field

Senior Jersey Auction Begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by Crowning Ceremonies - Both on Football Field (weather permitting)

Parade - Friday, September 30 - 2:30 p.m. (Lineup at Harvey Park at 2:00)

CENTRAL DECATUR CARDINALS vs Van Buren County Warriors - 7:00 p.m. - September 30 HONORED GROUP - IGHSAU/IHSAA State Bowling and Golf Qualifiers Homecoming Dance to follow the game.

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SOUTHERN IOWA WHOLESALE, FARM 641-446-7417 TEMPLETON INSURANCE AGENCY, Lamoni

Pictured left Candidates: Grant Gunnar Jaxson Cornett, Jack Scrivner and Champ Walker. Queen Candidates: Annika Evertsen, Lyndin Kelley, Hamaker, and Nattalie photo)

Central Decatur 2022-2023 High School Football Team pictured back l-r: Kevin Linhart, Paxon Applegate, Adam Young, Jack Scrivner, Jeffrey Richards, Aidan Buckingham, Kale Rockhold, Matthew Foltz, Damien Easton, and Lucas Lindsey.

Middle row- Evahn Jones, Asher Norman, Dean Layton, Kaleb Jensen, Gage Kelley, Jaydan Broich, Wyatt Hamaker, Brody Jensen, Seth Rasmussen, Payton Bragg, John Newman, and Cameron Lavrenz. Front - Sam Boothe, Cord Hamilton, Ty Rasmussen, Champ Walker, Nash Dykes, Mason Allen, Nolan Pierson, Brody Hamilton, Kacyn Watson, Cooper Horton, and Jerry Cowling. Not pictured: Kole Jackson, Gavin Smith, Carl Miller, and DeShaun Campbell.