Once again, because of COVID-19, a traditional event is being modified in order for the event to happen at all.The 2020 Decatur County 4-H and FFA Fair will be held July 15-July…
Author: Tonya Lindsey
3 New Active Cases in County
As of Monday July 6, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Decatur County Public Health reported having identified 13 total confirmed COVID cases in Decatur County with 3 new active…
PHYLLIS ANN (HICKEY) NASE
Phyllis Ann (Hickey) Nase was born in Osgood, Iowa to Charlie and Bernice Hickey on March 19, 1936 and left the world on July 1, 2020 at Westview Acres Nursing Home in…
JAMES “COOTER” DUANE JOHNSON
James “Cooter” Duane Johnson was born on December 6th, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised by his parents Robert Clay Johnson and Evelyn Marzella (Hill) Johnson. He spent most of…
Annual 4th of July Parade
In a safe and responsible way to continue the annual Leon 4th of July parade, the Leon Chamber of Commerce managed to take the parade to the people.The route was modified and…
R2L Plan in the Works for CD Students
3 Different Models Looked At by Superitendent Chris CoffeltA Central Decatur Community School District Task Force consisting of 23 staff members was assembled and met during the month of June with the…
Celebrate the 4th in Leon Saturday
The annual Leon 4th of July parade will be held Saturday, July 4 beginning 4:00 p.m.Leon Chamber has chosen this year’s theme as “United We Stand” and the parade route will be…
Little River Full Moon Float
The Decatur County Conservation Board is sponsoring a Little River Full Moon Float on Sunday, July 5, from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Sign in will be held at the main boat ramp…
LORA LEE SIMMONDS
Heaven has gained an angel. Lora Lee Simmonds, age 78, of Leon, Iowa, passed away on June 26, 2020, at Westview Acres. Lora was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri on May 1,…