The Leon Journal-Reporter - October 2, 2019 by Tonya Kunze Lindsey

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Two Men Convicted of Sex Abuse The Decatur County Attorney's Office released the following information regarding a recent jury trial held in the court room of the Decatur County Courthouse. On Monday, September 23, 2019, after a brief deliberation, a Decatur County jury found Justice Mathis (19) and Mickie Lee Atkins (50), both currently of Mt. Ayr (formerly from Lamoni), guilty of all charges. Mathis was convicted of three (3) counts of Sex Abuse in the Second Degree and Atkins of two (2) counts of the same offense involving the same minor victims. Each count of Sex Abuse in the Second Degree carries a potential imprisonment of up to twenty-five years. Additionally, there is a mandatory minimum sentence of 70% before being eligible for parole. The two are scheduled for sentencing in November. At that time, the Judge will decide whether the sentences will run concurrent or consecutive and whether Mathis is eligible for modified (continued on page 5)

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HOMECOMING CANDIDATES: Pictured back from left – King Candidates: Dawson Kernen,

Michel Evertsen, Grant Smith and Cole Pedersen. Front from left – Queen Candidates: Lauren Saxton, Maggie Frank, Morgan Nordyke, and Riley Bell. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)

CD Homecoming This Friday Austin Gibson Honorary Captain

Central Decatur School is midstream in their homecoming activities this week. "The Legend of the Cardinal" is this year's theme everyone will be building their excitement around. The school's student council, along with the help of the

Chief Thomas' Use of Deadly Force Justified County Attorney Lisa Hynden Jeanes released the following information: Following a full investigation by the Division of Criminal Investigation, criminal charges will not be filed against Leon Police Chief Jon Thomas relating to the shooting of Patrick Bauer on July 7, 2019. On that date, at or about 3:00 a.m., Chief Thomas was on routine patrol in the 300 block of NW 3rd Street in Leon. He encountered a vehicle being driven by Patrick Bauer and initiated a conversation with him from his patrol car. During the initial, amicable conversation, Chief Thomas learned that there was a warrant for Bauer’s arrest out of Missouri. Bauer, standing at the driver’s side door of Thomas’

patrol car, with the window down, heard the radio traffic indicating he was wanted. Before Chief Thomas could take any action, Bauer sprayed him in the face with a chemical agent, temporarily blinding him. Chief Thomas, still seated and seat belted in his patrol car, unable to see and having difficulty breathing, could feel the pressure of Bauer’s hand on his chest, and believed Bauer was attempting to disarm him or obtain a weapon to use against him. Chief Thomas drew his weapon and fired multiple shots out the driver’s side window of his patrol car. Bauer retreated to his vehicle, but Thomas assessed he was

cheerleaders, planned many activities that began Monday and will continue through Friday evening. Business windows were painted around town by the Student Council for a donation. Each day of the week is being celebrated with a different

Local Area Happenings Leon Fall Festival and Smoke The Town

nation Thursday and judged by a panel of staff members on Friday. Businesses, community 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. Thursday evening, senior football jersey auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. Coronation of the King and Queen will follow at 7:00 p.m. Following Coronation, the entire community is invited to the Decatur County Fairgrounds for a bonfire (weather permitting). This year's queen candidates include: Morgan Nordyke, Riley Bell, Lauren Saxton and Maggie Frank. The king candidates include: Grant Smith, Cole Pedersen, Dawson Kernen, and Michel Evertsen. Class attendants are: freshman – River Hamaker and Grant Boyd; Sophomore – Carson Bethards and Cauy Masters; and junior – Dakota Byrd and

theme: Monday was Class Color Day, (each class wore their designated color); Tuesday was Ancient Day (Toga, Egypt, Medieval, etc.), today (Wednesday) is Twinning; Thursday is Throwback; and Friday is "Spirit Day" - Red and White. There will be various activities

throughout the week for students to participate in. Once again this year, each class will make a spirit board, instead of the traditional float. It was cited in the past as cost-savings to the classes. The class spirit boards will be on display during Coro-

Dance with headliner Hired Gun from 6:00 11:00 p.m.

Post Office Wins Planter Contest

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Peaceful Journey Re-Grand Opening

Peaceful Journey, located at 116 N Main Leon Chamber of in Leon (Honey Tree office), Commerce is hosting Chiropractor their annual Fall Fes- is hosting a re-grand tival joined with their opening on Saturday, annual Smoke The Oct. 5 from noon to Town on Saturday, Oc- 7:00 p.m. Call Rayvnne tober 12, along with the Visser at 641-572-0105 for a consultation. Scarecrow Contest. The Fall Festival Activities will be held Leon Chamber on the square between Coffee 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Leon Chamber of The Smoke the Commerce monthly Town contestants coffee is being hosted will be arriving Friday by the JCG Land Sernight to set up and the vices, Inc. (located at Contest Awards will 1011 SW 11th Street be held beginning at in Leon) on Monday, 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 beginning at followed with a BBQ 9:00 a.m. Everyone is meal provided by conWelcome!!! testants and served by Leon Chamber. Live music will be Leon FD Auxiliary entertaining the crowd Fundraiser on Saturday from 10:00 The Leon Voluna.m. to 6:00 p.m. con- teer Fire Department (continued on page 12) cluding with a Street Auxiliary is hosting a fundraiser at the Friday night homecoming Side of City Hall Depicts Leon Depot football games, Oct. 4. Tickets can be purchased for $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held during the 4th quarter.

Unity Club announces this year's Planter Contest winners. They are 1st - Leon Post Office (pictured above); 2nd - New-2-U; and 3rd - Esther Yoder (planter at the J-R vacant lot on Main). Planters need to be cleaned out around the first of November so that the greenery can be in place before the Craft Show.

Vote for CHCSI This Week

Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI) is askNew Mural on ing for help from the community to win an office technology makeover in a contest called Make My Non-Profit Run Better. This year's program All Music will award $60,000 in total prizes to help CenNight Oct. 7 All Music Night is tral Iowa non-profits being held on Monday, with office technology October 7 at the CD makeovers and equipHigh School. Concerts ment. Winners are chosen will be held from 6:00 through two rounds of - 7:30 p.m. with a taco bar meal being served public voting. CHCSI from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for has made it to the final round of public voting $6.00. which is taking place this week, Sept. 27 to Paradise Farmer's October 3. To vote for CHCSI, visit premierAnother mural depicting the early days in Leon is located on the east Market Paradise Farmer's iowa.com. One vote side of the City Hall building facing Main Street. Clay and Dottie Moore with Moonlight Murals of Durant, OK, graciously agreed to return to Leon Market open every may be cast per day to create the scene. This helps create another bright spot near the recently Thursday from 3:30 - per email address. CHCSI was funded demolished buildings. Helping to make this project possible were the Leon 5:00 p.m. Last market Lions Club, Leon Chamber of Commerce, New-2-U and the Rotary Club of of the season will be as a Federally Qualified October 10. Health Center (FQHC) Decatur County. (photo by Macson Lindsey)

in Decatur County, Iowa, in 2005. Today, CHCSI manages eleven locations, including three primary care sites and eight sites providing behavioral health and substance abuse services. Oral health services were added in January 2011, Mammography and Vision in 2016, and Pharmacy in 2017. Their mission is "CHCSI will make high quality health care accessible to everyone in our region." Contest entrants are divided into two categories – large and small non-profits. The first-prize winner in the "large" non-profit category will receive an office technology makeover valued at up to $30,000. The second(continued on page 9)

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LOCALS University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, recently welcomed the most academically accomplished class in its 172year history. This fall's incoming undergraduate class topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school GPA, at 3.76, than any previous class. Included is Brooke Vecchio, of Garden Grove, a first year student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. --Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Des Moines, Iowa, recently announced the names of students who received scholarships from the DMACC Foundation for the Fall Semester. Mindy Larrington, of Van Wert, received a $500 DMACC Foundation Scholarship, Nursing Associate Degree. --Mercy College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, recently announced it's Summer 2019 semester Dean's list recipients. To receive this honor, students must attain a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.749. Megan Gethmann, of Lamoni. --Iowa State University, Ames , Iowa, recently announced the names of students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2019 Summer Term. Ryan Arndorfer, Humeston, Master of Science, Genetics and Genomics. Amber Bootman, Lamoni, Bachelor of Science, Child, Adult and Family Services, Magna Cum Laude. Nayely Hurtado, Osceola, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and World Languages and Cultures. Maria Lopez, Osceola, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Studies. --Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, recently announced it's Summer 2019 semester Dean's list recipients. Brianna Pierson, Leon.

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DEATH NOTICE GRAY, Imogean Twyla, 94, of Van Wert, Iowa, died on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, Iowa. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Iowa. Arrangements were through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa. CAYLOR, Josephine "Jo" (Pashek), 68, of Creston, Iowa, died on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Creston Specialty Care, Creston, Iowa. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the Murray Cemetery, Murray, Iowa. Arrangements were through the Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center of Creston, Iowa. SCHAFFER, Betty, 89, formerly of Osceola, Iowa, died on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Westview Acres in Leon, Iowa. Arrangements are through the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon, Iowa. Survivors include her daughter, Anita Potterff of Weldon, Iowa.

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nie, Newton Junior, and Twyla Ann. The couple lived in Decatur County, Iowa, starting out their married life living around Lamoni before moving to the farm near Davis City. The rest of the family stayed at Lamoni while Newton served in the Army Air Corp for a short time. In the early 1970’s they moved to Weldon, Iowa. In 1989, Newton, Jean, and Ann moved to Van Wert, Iowa. Jean was a wife, mother, and homemaker for her family. She always raised a large garden and canned the fruits of her labor. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Newton on October 12, 2009; son, Junior in 1968; great grandson, Jacob Miller; and her siblings, Melba Swigart, Verle Argabright, Johnny Argabright and Gretchen Hagen. Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Connie and Gareth Deemer of Weldon and Ann Gray of Van Wert; three grandchildren, Duane Deemer of Crossville, Tennessee, Darla Miller of Odell, Nebraska, and Carla Deemer of Ankeny, Iowa; great grandchildren, Logan and Megan Deemer of DeSoto, Iowa, Talon and Hagit Deemer of Yardley, Pennsylvania, Kristina Miller and Adam Miller, both of San Diego, California; great, great grandchildren, Tayden and Ayla Deemer and twins, Carson and Sophia and Hadley Deemer; sister, Shirley Gross of Ponca City, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

IMOGEAN “JEAN” GRAY Imogean Twyla Gray, age 94, of Van Wert, Iowa, was born April 23, 1925, to John Floyd and Esther Belle (Edgington) Argabright. She died at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, Iowa on Friday, September 27, 2019. Jean, as she was known, grew up in Lamoni, Iowa and attended school through the eighth grade. She was married on January 21, 1942, at the age of 17, in Bethany, Missouri to Newton Morgan Gray. They were blessed with three children, Con-

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JOSEPHINE "JO" (PASHEK) CAYLOR Josephine "Jo" (Pashek) Caylor, 68, of Creston, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Creston Specialty Care. Memorial contributions may be directed

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death in December of 2013. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Kohl and an infant brother, David Pashek at birth; her sister, Betty Golding; and 2 brothers-inlaw: Bob Golding and Grover Gant. Left to cherish Jo's memory is her son, Chad (wife Tanya) Pashek of Osceola; stepson, Thad (wife Connie) Caylor of Urbandale, Iowa; 3 grandchildren: Mariah Johannes, Carson Caylor and Riley Caylor; several other step-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Cliff Pashek and Carl Pashek, both of Nevinville, Iowa; 2 sisters: Hazel (husband Paul) Foote of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Frances Gant of Creston; sisterin-law, Linda Kohl of Mt. Ayr, Iowa; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Jo will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

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to the family. Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center of Creston is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared on line at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. Josephine LaVerne Caylor was born in Creston, Iowa on August 10, 1951, the daughter of Bedrick Joseph and Lenora (Kohl) Pashek. Jo was educated in the Creston Public Schools and graduated from Creston High School with the Class of 1970. Following high school, Jo moved to Osceola and went to work for Furnas Electric/Siemens. She worked as an Assembler making Thermostat Controls and Pressure Switches. Later, when the company closed and moved to Mexico, Jo went to work for Bunn-O-Matic in Creston. She worked for Bunn approximately 10 years until ill health forced her to retire. Jo was united in marriage to Larry Joe Caylor in November of 1993 in Leon, Iowa. Larry became a stepfather to Jo's son, Chad and Jo became stepmother to Larry's son, Thad. Jo loved gardening and was always tending to her large vegetable and flower gardens. She was an excellent seamstress, a wonderful cook and enjoyed traveling to various places in the continental United States. Jo lived the majority of her adult life in Osceola until moving to Creston for the last 2 1/2 years. Jo's husband, Larry, preceded Jo in

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Submit Loan Requests for Financing Early The Farm Loan team in Clarke-Decatur County is already working on operating loans for spring 2020 so it is important that potential borrowers submit their requests early so they can be timely processed. The farm loan team can help determine which loan programs are best for applicants. FSA offers a wide range of low-interest loans that can meet the financial needs of any farm operation for just about any purpose. The traditional farm operating and farm ownership loans can help large and small farm operations take advantage of early purchasing discounts for spring inputs as well expenses throughout the year. Microloans are a simplified loan program that will provide up to $50,000 for both Farm Ownership and Operating Microloans to eligible applicants. These loans, targeted for smaller operations and non-traditional operations, can be used for operating expenses, starting a new agricultural enterprise, purchasing equipment, and other needs associated with a farming

operation. The staff at the Clarke-Decatur County FSA office can provide more details on farm operating and microloans and provide loan applications. Loans to beginning farmers and members of underserved groups are a priority. Other types of loans available include: Marketing Assistance Loans allow producers to use eligible commodities as loan collateral and obtain a 9-month loan while the crop is in storage. These loans provide cash flow to the producer and allow them to market the crop when prices may be more advantageous. Farm Storage Facility Loans can be used to build permanent structures used to store eligible commodities, or for storage and handling trucks, or portable or permanent handling equipment. A variety of structures are eligible under this loan, including bunker silos, grain bins, hay storage structures and refrigerated structures for vegetables and fruit. A producer may borrow up to $500,000 per loan. Please call the Clarke-Decatur County office if you have ques-

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(continued from page 2) than necessary. You can now visit Decatur County Hospital to receive exceptional care, close to home. Save the drive and receive your gynecology and urogynecology treatments sooner than other hospitals and clinics. Dr. Earle M. Pescatore, Jr., DO, MHA, FACOG, visits our Outpatient Clinic every Tuesday to provide gynecology and uro-gynecology serves, including surgical services for advanced women’s health issues. His focus is on pelvic floor disorders and aesthetics. He is daVinci Robot trained and can perform many surgeries with the assistance of the robot to offer smaller incisions, faster healing time and decreased pain. Other diagnoses and treatments offered in our gynecology and uro-gynecology clinic include: annual pap exams, abnormal pap smears, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, evaluation and treat-

Decatur County Hospital Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon Decatur County Hospital is proud to announce that we have added a new orthopedic surgeon to deliver exceptional care, close to home. Dr. Jeffrey Holtgrewe prioritizes patient education and high-quality care with the goal of maximum patient recovery. He is fellowship trained and educated in artificial joint replacement. He also specializes in sports medicine, taking care of an NBA team for several years. Dr. Holtgrewe has strong ties to Iowa and his parents still live nearby. He is very excited to be in Iowa offering top notch orthopedic care at Decatur County Hospital. Our orthopedic surgery clinic is offered 4 days each month, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday and Friday. Our ment of menstrual irregularities, permanent sterilization, cancer screenings, well-woman exams, and evaluation and treatment of vaginal infections. For exceptional gynecology and urogynecology service, close to home, schedule an appointment with Dr. Pescatore in our Outpatient Clinic. Call 641446-2285, or visit http:// w w w. d e c a t u r c o u n t y hospital.org/specialtyclinics/ to learn more and see Dr. Pescatore’s schedule.

Leon Community Meal Menu

(Subject to Change) Reservations are REQUIRED by 10:00 a.m. for next day - 446-4433 Wed., Oct. 2 - Broccoli cheese soup, chicken salad sandwich, chocolate ice cream, milk. Thur., Oct. 3 - Bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, cheesy zucchini, honeydew, milk. Fri., Oct. 4 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, cherry pie, biscuit, milk. Mon., Oct. 7 - Ham and cheese sliders, French fries, asparagus, pears, milk. Tues., Oct. 8 - Pepper steak, rice pilaf, winter vegetables, mandarin oranges, milk. Wed., Oct. 9 - Personal pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, cookies, milk, root beer. (more meals on page 4)

• Hand surgery (including Carpal Tunnel and Finger Trigger Release) • Knee Arthroscopy • Shoulder surgery • Sports injuries Orthopedic surgery is one of five new clinics we’re adding in 2019. Other clinics include rheumatology (offered twice each month), gynecology and urogynecology (offered every week), chronic pain management (offered twice each month), and neurology (coming soon). With all of the special care services ofDr. Jeffrey Holtgrewe fered at Decatur County Hospital, there is no next clinic will be Oc- reason for you to be on tober 10th and 11th. a waitlist, or drive an hour or more to receive Dr. Holtgrewe will the care you need. If offer the following ser- you have a questions vices in our orthope- about our outpatient dic surgery outpatient clinic, or want to learn clinic: more and schedule an • Artificial joint appointment, call 641replacement 446-2285 or visit http:// • Fracture care w w w. d e c a t u r c o u n t y • Foot and ankle hospital.org/specialtyinjuries clinics/.

Nullification as a Solution to Judicial Overreach to be Presented at Local Tea Party Meeting Submitted by Len Edwards Steve McCoy and Don Jennings will be speaking about a legal theory called State Nullification at our regular tea party meeting on October 8th (7 to 8:30 PM at the Lamoni Community Center). These men have studied the issue for years and think that with courageous leadership, it can be a useful tool that will help insure that whatever legislation and/or court decisions made by the federal government is within the bounds of

the Constitution. The members of our tea party are not advocating state nullification as a valid counter to judicial and/ or congressional overreach. But, we think that it is information that should be made available and considered as we seek to grapple with state and federal systems that often seem all too willing to step out of constitutional bounds. We therefore invite all who are interested to attend our meeting and participate in the discussion following their presentation.

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TWICE TOLD TALES 20 YEARS AGO (September 29, 1999) Homecoming 1999 queen candidates were: Brandi Deemer, Lauren Pierpont, Stephanie Handrock and Kristen Denny; king candidates: Noah Thomas, Jimmy Christofis, Logan Helton and Andy Redman. Class attendants were freshmen: Jay Olsen and Megan Denny; sophomores: Tyler Norman and Kelsie Vanderflute; and juniors: Garrett Saxton and Jill Walderbach. Kristen Denny and Andy Redman were crowned Queen and King. Crown bearers were Matthew Petty and Amy Halverson. Nick Morell, rural Grand River, was appointed to fill the vacancy on the CD School Board in Director District 3. Van Wert and Davis City both were building a new community building. The Motor-Ioway 1999 Tour came through Leon on Highway 69 on Sunday, October 3, en route from a lunch break in Osceola to an afternoon pit stop in Lamoni. Approximately 200 vehicles were expected to participate in the fourth annual, seven day vintage motor tour through the scenic fall landscape of Iowa. Decatur Elementary School had new playground equipment. Several volunteers, Mike Durell, James Cornell, Jerry Parsons, Ed and Laurie Palmer, Dennis Christensen and Doyle South, gathered at Noel Park to install the new playground equipment made possible through a Carver Charitable Trust grant. The Leon Lions Club installed a flag pole on the Central Decatur baseball field. Another flag pole was installed earlier in the year on the softball field. Both poles were placed in memory of a long time Lions member, Brown Rhodes. Lions Club was represented by members: Dan Porter, Roger Queck and Earl Hanthorn. Decatur County Farm Bureau officers: Directors - Cindy Stark, Sheila Overton, Diane Cornett, Rex Waller, Darlene Sellers, John Rippey and Sam Mendenhall; Ronald Deemer, voting delegate; Leon Kessel, president; Shirley Kessel, secretary; and Fred Cox, treasurer.

to take over the position left by Jerry Hall, who became Decatur County Extension Director. Schneider and his family moved to Leon from Chillicothe, MO. Patrons of the Leon Post Office were above average throughout the nation in their use of the zip code on their first class mail stated Garth Mitchell, postal clerk. Mitchell said that 80 percent of the first class mail had the zip code as part of the address. Nationally the average was 74 percent. Rick Quayle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Quayle of Weldon, received his diploma from Professional Business Institute during graduation at Joyce Memorial Methodist Church in Minneapolis, MN, He was enrolled in the School of Medical Laboratory and X-ray Technician. Quayle immediately began working at the Leon Clinic. Clarence Boord and Sons, Inc., manufacturer of insecticides and household chemicals in Leon was an exhibitor at the Omaha Products Show. The show featured over 400 exhibits. Five new products were planned for 1970 introduction. Sales for the fiscal year were up 37%. Mrs. Donald Leak joined the staff as a secretary. Airman Kenneth Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hill completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. Airman Hill was taking further training to be a security policeman. Private Doug Young, son of Arlene Young of Leon, was taking basic training in the U.S. Army, at Fort Polk, LA. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schoch and children, Anne and Randy, moved to Columbus, OH, where he assumed his position as general manager of the Hart Manufacturing Company with plants in Eaton, Gallion and Columbus. Schoch was the former manager of O'Bryan Brothers, Inc. Factory in Leon. A man from Afton went into a tavern in Grand River, pulled out a revolver and fired a shot into a wall. He was later arrested by Sheriff Slim Houck. He was charged for carrying a concealed weapon.

75 YEARS AGO (September 29, 1944) Leo Hoffman left Leon – Leo C. Hoffman, 50 Years Ago member of the Leon (October 2, 1969) high school faculty, reHarold Schneider signed his position as was hired at the Deca- principal to accept a tur County State Bank better position with

the Huntington, Ind. School. His wife, who was secretary for Martha Hoffman, county attorney, remained in Leon to complete her work and attend to business matters here for a while. Eva Curry did the work Mr. Hoffman was doing. A meeting was held at the courthouse where preliminary plans were discussed and committees appointed to complete arrangements for Leon's new airport. A contract was signed for the purchase of eighty acres of land three miles north of Leon adjoining the pavement on Highway 69. Forty-one businessmen and others gave the project its financial support and work was underway. Pastor at Christian Church – The Leon Christian church secured Rev. W.R. Watkins of Minneapolis as pastor for the congregation. Rev. Watkins came to Leon from the Audubon Park Christian Church. Rev. Watkins, his wife and son, Richard, moved to Leon. They occupied the Leon Carter residence property as a parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis of Oregon were the parents of a daughter. Anna Clifton of Des Moines was a guest at the home of Mr. and

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100 YEARS AGO (October 2, 1919) $10 for Best Corn – Three prizes were given of the best twelve ears of corn brought to the real estate office in Leon, divided into three prizes, $5 to first, $3 to second and $2 to third. Wanted this corn to show prospective buyers what kind of corn Decatur county can raise announced C.M. Akes. When the Harris family of San Pedro drove their car around the base of a side hill in Santa Ana Canyon, a bull grazing on the hill, snorted and decided to engage in combat with the Ford car in

which the Harris family was riding. After the bull had turned the car upside down in the road, he strolled into the nearby trees. The members of the Harris family were not hurt, so rolled the car over onto its wheels and continued on their journey. Decatur County Aviator was Injured – Decatur friends received word from Mrs. Eber LaPorte of Fairview, Okla. stating that she received a telegram from Washington, D.C. saying that her brother Esten Koger, while flying from New York City, had been injured when his plane fell. His injuries were not considered serious. Esten Koger was formerly a resident of Decatur City and had many friends in this vi-

cinity. Marriage Licenses – Eugene E. Austin and Sarah K. Porter, Doss Finch and Margaret McCartney, Ralph W. Travis and Amy Vrelenburgh and Otto J. Carey and Bertha Young. Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Selby were the parents of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Chew were the parents of a baby boy. L.A. Mitchell came down from Weldon for a visit and to look after business matters. Mrs. Charles Griffin of Pleasanton visited in Leon. Ode Dale of Davis City was in Leon on business. Charles Barrett of Kellerton was here on business. Mrs. H.G. McConnell of Van Wert was in Leon to visit.

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egg/cheese slider LUNCH Wed., Oct. 2 - Pork tenderloin/bun, Cole slaw, carrots, vegs., fruit, milk. Thur., Oct. 3 - Hot dog/bun, potato wedges, baked beans, Cole slaw, carrots, lettuce, peppers, mandarin oranges, milk. Fri., Oct. 4 - HOMECOMING TAILGATE Hamburger/bun, chips, carrots, lettuce, veg.,

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Patricia Dunn. Laurie Carpenter was also home for the night. Cassie Daleske and Andrew Lane attended Rachel and Dakota Grabill’s wedding Saturday night. They also have a car stuck in the mud. Imagine that! Dylan and Holly Parkhurst also attended Dakoka and Rachel Grabill’s wedding Saturday night. Liz Carpenter got up early Saturday morning and took Jimmie Carpenter and Patricia Dunn to Des Moines so they could catch their bus tour group and head east for a fall tour. When Liz returned home, she and Laurie Carpenter headed south to Independence to stay at Jimmie Carpenter’s house Saturday night. While in Independence, Liz and Laurie attended the last two games of the Kansas City Royals’ 2019 baseball season. They returned home Sunday evening. Jaime Reyes, nephew of Philinda Snethen spent Saturday evening with his aunt Philinda. Little Benson Parkhurst had his pictures taken Sunday. He’s starting to get his cough back so Mom and Dad have him back to breathing treatments again. Get well, Benson! Ivan Lane’s news this week was ten inches of rain! Have a good week, be kind to each other, and keep your rain boots, raincoat, umbrella, and maybe even your kayak or canoe or fishing boat and oars handy this week. More rain is on the way!

MARGARET GIBSON Well, here we are in October and what do we get, torrential downpours! The Andover area had over eight inches of rain last weekend! Rained so bad it washed out a rural water line and folks were without water from Sunday afternoon till Monday late afternoon. I guess we should at least be thankful that all the ponds will be full and the rains came now instead of three months or so from now! Chad, Haylie, Cotton, Coy, and Cole Osborn visited Sandy and Gary Osborn on Friday night and Cotton and Coy spent the night. Friday night Teeny Gibson and son Steve Gibson stopped by and visited with Philinda Snethen. Later that evening they met at Crown Colony for a get together to help Teeny celebrate her birthday. Also helping her celebrate was her sister Norma Ward and niece Mary Jones. Her age is the second prime number times the eleventh prime number. (Hint: It is more than nine decades and less than nine and a half decades.) Happy Birthday, Teeny! Liz Carpenter attended the Lamoni High School homecoming football game on Friday night. After Teeny Gibson’s birthday party on Friday night, Philinda Snethen went to visit Erma Beatty and Philinda reports Erma Grand River seems to be doing very MELINDA MACKEY well. The first meetFriday night guests ing of our Grand River of Liz Carpenter were teenagers went well. Jimmie Carpenter and They had pizza from

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Patty's Back Door and discussed their first event, which will be a Halloween party for their group, as well as volunteer opportunities in the community. They have settled on the name, "Teen Council" for their group. We had 15 kids in attendance, and we are looking forward to more next time! The supplies for the shelter house at the Community Center arrived on Saturday morning. Don't forget Fall Fest is quickly approaching. It sure doesn't seem like it's time already, but it is! Make plans to attend on Saturday, October 12th with the dinner to be from 5-7pm and the auction will be at 7pm. Door prizes will be given throughout the evening. Meals at the community center coming up will be on Friday; super nacho plate with lettuce and the fixings, deviled eggs and Jello cake. On Tuesday the 8th you'll have a choice of liver and onions or Salisbury steak or meatloaf along with baked potato, peas and carrot salad. If you would like to order or have questions please call 773-5436. Serving begins at noon and everyone is welcome! Have a great week!

Davis City

LINDA BOOTHE My Tuesday afternoon visitors on the porch were Rick Boswell and his granddaughter, 14 month old, Miss Luci. I was so glad to finally meet Luci and get acquainted with her. Friday evening, Alta Graham, Carol Benedict and I all bravely ventured out to eat with the potential of severe thunderstorm warning pending. We braved the heavy down pour and didn’t even melt when we got wet. We had an enjoyable meal and some fun despite the weather. Miss Libby Lee Jane Kraus celebrated her 1st birthday on Saturday, Sept 28th, at the Davis City Community Center. Libby’s unicorn themed party was attended by family and friends. The family grilled hot dogs and enjoyed unicorn cupcakes and homemade ice cream, made by great-grandmother, Judy Waddell. Libby’s actual birthday was Sept 16th. She is the daughter of Trista Waddell and Randan Kraus, and the granddaughter of Rodney and Shannon Waddell, all of Davis City. Greatgrandparents are Ron and Jane Thompson of Davis City and Charlie and Judy Waddell of Lamoni. Rod and Brenda Boles celebrated an anniversary on the 29th. Congrats! We have several birthday boys and girls this week so Happy Birthday to ALL: Levi Clark, Arnold Thompson, Ken Burk, David Cozad II, Ronnie

Craig, Marilyn Zion, Larry Sellers, Ben Zion, Lynne Eakes, Shane Hullinger and Wylene Herrington. Did you know that on Sept 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in territories held by the Confederates as of January 1, 1863? On Sept 30, 1955, actor James Dean was killed in a car crash at the age of 24. His movies include Giant, East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause. Henry Ford’s Model T, a universal car, was designed for the masses and went on sale for the first time on Oct. 1, 1908. And, on Oct 3, 1863, President Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday in November of each year as Thanksgiving Day. Got news? Do you need to rent the Davis City Community Center? Contact me at 4423595. Later…..Linda

In the Library Loop MARY STONER

Stop in and test your wits against our new metal and wooden brain teaser puzzles, located on the upstairs tables. These puzzles vary in difficulty and are made possible by the Jay Eccleston Memorial Fund. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, Bad Guys in the Big Bad Wolf, and Let's Work (featuring the work of Mexican artisans), are the newest books added to our children's collection. Large print westerns The Mustangers by Andrew J. Fenady and Tarnished Badge by Preston Lewis are new to the adult collection. Harts Hollow Farm by Janet Dailey, Met Her Match by Jude Deveraux, Stalking by Heather Graham, Spirit of the Season by Fern Michaels, Killer Instinct by James Patterson, and Beverly Right Here by Kate DiCamillo are now part of our collection due to the generous participants in our 'Adopt-anAuthor' program. There will be a Girl Scout Recruiting meeting at the library on Tuesday the 8th of October from 5:00 to 6:00PM. More details are forthcoming. October 10th from 4-6PM we will be hosting 'Art Guy-Tye' for a book signing. Tyler is a cartoonist who will be present to share and sign his books. Stop in to meet him and enjoy his talents. Mark your calendars for Leon's Fall Fes-

tival on Saturday, October 12th around the square. Director John will be leading a fallthemed story time. We will be providing more specifics on time and location as the event draws near. We recently received a large donation of Stephen King books that are now available for purchase in our library sale. Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Series of Unfortunate Events, joke and golf books, romances, and many more are new to the sale. Hardcover books are $0.25 and paperbacks are $0.10. Also available in our library sale area: back issue magazines. These magazines are free and in excellent condition. Help yourself and put these to good use in your home, business, or ministry. Magazines include a variety of topics including, but not limited to, news, history, science, travel, homemaking, crafts, and much more. Stop in before they're gone! Interested in helping the library offset budget constraints? Talk with John or Mary at 446-6332 to find out more about monetary donations, the donation of materials, becoming part of our 'Adopt-an-Author' program, or joining our Friends of the Library Group. We are looking to fill upcoming vacancies on our library board of trustees. Contact John at 641 446 6332 for more information. Join our Cribbage games, every Tuesday at 10:30AM. All levels of experience welcome and assistance available to new players. Little Tots Storytime is Thursdays at 10:30. Stop in with your little ones for fun with books and songs. Do you have a job/skill/ talent that would be of interest to little people? Stop in and talk with Mary about being a special guest!

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KATHY MASON October 13 Jam at Humeston from 1:00 4:30 p.m. Free offering. Annie Horton Shanks. Everyone Welcome. October 12, Open House at Weldon Community Center from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Jack Ames, Carolyn Carroll, and Gareth Deemer. Coffee and refreshments. Handmade items on display for sale. Weldon Fall Dinner on November 2. A donated quilt by Juanita Owens raffle with tickets 1 ticket for $5.00 or 3 tickets for $10.00. Money will go for new side walks at the Weldon Christian Church. No more entertainment at the Band Stand until the summer of 2020. Everyone is welcome to call Kathy at 641-445-5213 with any news or mail to PO Box 73, Weldon, Iowa, 50264.

Central Decatur Menu (continued from page 4) apple slices, cookie, milk. Mon., Oct. 7 - Country fried pork steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, cooked carrots, vegs., peaches, milk. Tues., Oct. 8 - Beef nacho, queso sauce, corn chips, corn-n-bean salsa, vegs., pineapple, milk. Wed., Oct. 9 - Mr. Rib, ranch diced potatoes, baked beans, carrots, vegs., fruit, milk.

Two Convicted (continued from page 1) sentencing because, although he was tried as an adult, he was a juvenile at the time of commission of the offenses. Atkins is being held without bond in the Decatur County jail, pending sentencing. Mathis is being held on $25,000 cash only.

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Boys XC Moves Up to #12

Matthew Boothe handled the QB duties Friday night and passed for 312 yards by completing 21 of 37 attempts. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)

The high school girls had a very strong pack of 4 in the top 16, lead by Kaydee Swartz earning a medal in 7th with a time of 22:33 at Eddyville.

------------------------------The high school boy's cross country team is making a name for themselves as they moved from #15 to the #12 ranked team. As of Tuesday, September 24, the team is ranked 12th in Class 2A, according to the Iowa High School Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (IATC). ------------------------------By Coach Reece Tedford Last Tuesday, at Eddyville, the HS girls had a very strong pack of 4 that was as good as anyone's with 4 in the top 16. All of those girls ran season bests or PR's. It was a strong team effort for the ladies. Kaydee Swartz (7th-22:33), Harrisen Bevan (13th-23:31), Isa Cote (15th-23;35), and Lauren Saxton (16th-23:38) made up the strong pack up front. Mya Applegate finalized the scoring effort for the Cardinals (34th-26:47) and Maren Buckingham (36th-26:51) continues her strong season. Chloe Hamaker (45th-28:56) rounded out varsity efforts. JV girls ran well also with Grace Poulton in 3rd-26:55, Audrey Lloyd in 5th-28:44, Carson Bethards 6th-29:04, Ellyson Sheetz in 8th-30:52, and Rian Bevan in 11th-36:42. The JV girls did win their division. The HS boys ran against #5 Albia and ran rolid but man for man just got beat by the higher ranked team. William Gillis (4th-17:15) led the way with a big PR and moves into 4th all time on the CD 5K performance list. He was closely followed by Tate Swartz (6th-17:35) who also picked up a medal. The scoring pack came in together with Vincent Carcamo (13th-18:30), Junior Oesch (15th18:33), and Tyson McDole (16th-18:36) just outside the top 10. Vincent Carcamo led that final scoring pack again and has run well recently. Matthew Patience with a time of 20:03 (27th) and Jack Greenwood 20:17 (29th) also ran well for the Varsity team. JV boys were led by Brayden Olsen who won the JV race with a PR of 19:46. Other JV runners who ran well in the JV race were Quinton Coffelt (10th-21:45), Nathaniel Bishop who ran a PR (11th-21:59), Isaiah Brunk who also ran a PR (12th-22:10), and Ashton Gregg (16th-23:14) who ran a season best.

Cardinals Rout North Mahaska 50-12 The Cardinals opened up District play with a commanding win over North Mahaska there Friday night 50 -12. With this victory, CD is now 2-4 overall and 1-0 in league play. The Cardinals were without Cole Pedersen and Dakota Reed, who suffered minor injuries the week before, but are planning to return for the homecoming game this Friday night against Lynnville-Sully (0-6). “I was very proud of how we battled and executed with our two main runners out of the game,” stated Coach Jon Pedersen. “Other than a couple of long passes our defense was stout the whole night. It was a great team win.” The Cardinals jumped out to a quick 26-6 lead in the first quarter and extended the lead to 38-6 by halftime. After the break, CD added 12 more, while holding their opponent to a touchdown in the third frame. Neither squad scored in the fourth. The Cardinals controlled the pace of the game from the air as Matthew Boothe, in the absence of Pedersen, stayed behind center for the night. He completed 21 of 37 passes for an outstanding 312 yards. North Mahaska passed for 222 yards, but the Cardinal defense kept the

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yards of rushing, compared to their opponents 13. In addition to scoring from the air, the Cardinals did damage from the ground too. Devin Adams handled the rushing category as he went 94 yards on 14 carriers including four touchdown jaunts with the longest score from 25 yards out. Adams scored a total of 26 points, including a two point conversion. Leymaster scored 12 points, all from catches and Evertsen added 8 points, including a two point conversion. Leading the tackles was Tate Hill with 5.5 (4 solo stops), followed by Adams with 4 solo tackles, Brogan Bundt 3.5 (3 solo stops), Tegan Carson 3 (2 solo stops), Colton Barnes 2.5 (1 solo stop), Haden Leymaster 2 solo stops, T.J. Fallis 1.5 (1 solo stop), Boothe 1 solo stop, Tyler Fallis 1 solo stop, Nick Payne 2 assisted tackles, Jack Scrivner 1 solo stop, Gunnar Smith 1 solo stop, Champ Walker 1 solo stop, and Kyler Hunt and Brett Powers each with an assisted tackle. Leymaster and Adams each recorded an interception. Adams took his 15 yards. T.J. Fallis had 8 kickoffs for 320 yards. Boothe had 3 punts for 86 yards. Leymaster had a kick off return for 17 yards and Walker had 4 for 83 yards.

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Cardinal Volleyball (continued from page 6) a Cardinal time-out, Shira Alley stepped her game up with a hard kill on an assist by Maizee Lindsey. A few points later Alley hammered an ace serve in, 11-18. Applegate worked in a nice tip but the Cardinals just couldn't quite gain the lead, losing 15-25. The Warhawks had the momentum earning a strong 9-2 lead. The Cardinals were able to steal their momentum, demonstrating an immense amount of hustle while taking advantage of the Warhawk errors, bringing it to a one point game, 8-9. Returning from a Warhawk time-out, the Cardinals grabbed the 13-11 lead including a corner shot ace by Alley and a kill by Hamaker. The battle of the points continued with Alley hammering another kill for the 15-14 lead. On a couple Cardinal errors of hitting into the net as well as shanking the receives along with a few key plays by the Warhawks, the Cardinals lost the lead and the game, 2025. The third game started similar to the second with the Warhawks 12-4 lead. Following a CD time-out, the Cardinals found their strong rotation bringing it back to a game of 10-15, lead by a nice deep free ball return by Hamaker, Lyndsey Dale with an ace serve, and Lindsey with a well placed kill right on the line. The Cardinals were hustling coming up with some hard saves. Seniors Lindsey who was able to return a low (right over the net) free ball for the point, Applegate with a kill and Morgan Nordyke with a solid kill keeping the game close

with the score, 17-23. Unfortunately, on some simple no talking errors at the end, the game was lost, 19-25. Hamaker lead the night with 4 kills followed by Alley with 3, Applegate 2 and Lindsey and Nordyke with 1 a piece. Lindsey recorded 7 assists and Nordyke 1. Carlee Hamilton lead with 11 digs, followed by Nordyke with 9, Lindsey 5, Dale 4, Applegate and Addie Graham with 3 each, and Alley, Mara Dykes and Hallee Hamilton 1 a piece. Hamaker recorded the solo block. Dale lead the serving with a perfect night including 2 ace serves along with Alley with a perfect and 1 ace, and Nordyke with a perfect night. Applegate recorded a 92.3% serving efficiency with 1 ace serve. Dykes and C. Hamilton each served a 75%. The Cardinals traveled to Bedford over the weekend for a tournament, facing Mt. Ayr, East Mills and Sidney in the pool play and Murray in the final tournament game. The Cardinals ended their day with a win against the Murray Mustangs, 25-19 and 25-22. Applegate was strong at the net with 8 kills followed by Alley and Nordyke with 3 each and Graham, Hamaker and Lindsey 1 a piece. Lindsey recorded 9 assists, Dykes 2 and Alley, Graham and Nordyke 1 a piece. C. Hamilton and Dykes lead the digs with 9 and 8, respectively, followed by Dale with 4, H. Hamilton 3, Alley, Applegate and Lindsey 2 a piece and Hamaker and Nordyke 1 each. Hamaker recorded 1 solo block and Nordyke and Applegate each recorded 1 block assist. Alley recorded another perfect game including 1 ace, followed by Nordyke with 90.9% and 2 ace serves, Dale

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Leon Chamber of Commerce Leon Chamber of Commerce met on September 5, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. at Decatur County Hospital. Those in attendance were: JoBeth Smith, Tonya Lindsey, Heidi Bell, Shane Akers, Jean Vogel, Marcia Stephens, and Pres. Chris Coffelt Celebrations: CD Student Council raised $1,100 at school and $1,550 was raised in businesses including the Hospital employees collecting over $800, adding to $1,100 from Nodaway Valley generous donation, all for the cemetery repairs. The Carter buildings are down and the Museum is still standing. Hwy 2 resurfacing has begun at the east city limit. Business: September Agenda and August Minutes were approved. Net revenue June – Aug was $8,854.43; total assets $162,500; and liabilities $10,500. Financial Reports were approved. Chamber Community Coffee scheduled for Wednesday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. at CHCSI. Chamber Annual Banquet / Pass the gavel tentative date is scheduled for Thursday, January 23. Chamber Officers for 2020 need to be elected during November/December timeframe. To highlight the LIVE section of the meeting: Motion carried to approve $500 toward Jefferson Highway Mural on City Hall, to include Chamber logo. Chamber needs to recruit 5-10 representatives to work with Public Health, the Hospital and School to set goals for the Healthy Hometown Initiative w/ Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield / Iowa DOT Transportation Alternatives Program To highlight the WORK section of the meeting: Footings have been poured for the SWCC Construction Trades Academy House #3 (2019-2020). Final legal papers are being prepared for DCH ownership of the property upon completion. Tour of seven available Downtown Commercial Buildings is planned during Oct 12 Fall Festival and Nov 9 Craft Festival. A flyer has been developed. Motion carried autho-

rizing up to $300 toward advertising. Reminder of upcoming elections: CD PPEL Vote - September 10; Hotel/Motel Community Referendum – during November Election. Motion made to explore options to divide the first SWCC house into two rental units. Motion carried. Motion carried to investigate legal options re: property south of town. Next Dev. meeting: Tuesday, September 17 at 7:30 a.m. To highlight the PLAY section of the

meeting: Friday, Sept. 20 at 2:00 p.m.; Jefferson Highway Inauguration with Governor Reynolds. Loring Miller is the organizer. Saturday, Oct. 12: Leon Fall Festival/ Smoke the Town – Committees need volunteers. Saturday, Nov. 9: Southern Iowa Craft Festival – Jan Chambers, organizer. November/December: Ladies Night Out – Heidi Bell is checking with business participants Chamber/Partner Updates No representative present from City of Leon or DCDC Next Meeting Date is scheduled for Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 a.m. at the Decatur County Hospital or Development Office, Decatur County Courthouse.

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CD Homecoming 2019 (continued from page 1) Devin Medina. See picture on the right of the class attendants. The crown and football bearers are Bryn McCleary and Sloan Boyd. On Friday, the student council will hold a tailgate lunch in front of the North Elementary and High School for students in grades 3-12. Events will be class activities and spirit games combined with the pep assembly in the gym. Then, the entire student body will be dismissed downtown 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 Lynnville-Sully Hawks beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by the dance for the middle school and high school students at the CD high school commons. Pregame performance by the band will begin at 6:40. The introduction of this year's Homecoming Royalty will be around 6:45 p.m.

followed by the introduction of Austin Gibson as the Honorary Captain. During halftime of the football game Friday night will be performances by the Dance Team, Cheerleaders and Flag Corp. Halftime will conclude with the introduction of this year's honorees: the 2004 Playoff Football Team members along with the Class of 1979.

2019 CD Homecoming Class Attendants

Vote for CHCSI This Week (continued from page 1) prize winner will receive an equipment package valued at up to $10,000. The first-prize winner in the "small" non-profit category will receive an office technology makeover valued at up to $15,000. The second-prize winner will receive an equipment package valued at up to $5,000. The office technology makeover prizes may include, but are not limited to: a black-and-white copier, a color copier, a printer, multifunction systems, IT services and water purification units.

Homecoming 2019 Class attendants are l-r: freshman – Grant Boyd and River Hamaker; Sophomore – Cauy Masters and Carson Bethards; and junior – Devin Medina and Dakota Byrd. (photo by Maizee Lindsey)

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Vaughan Smyth Reminisces (Continued from Sept. 25, 2019 issue)

First Written in the May 22, 1969 The Leon Journal-Reporter issue Chapter Three (continued) Now, Saturday nights were real big in Leon. The band played in the bandstand which stood on the southwest corner of the courthouse square. We had large crowds come in from everywhere. There were five grocery stores running at one time and we had a bakery that shipped bread all over the county by train. Speaking of trains, we had eight passenger trains and four freights going through Leon every day, and had a bus that met the trains and bring passengers up town. Leon was a favorite stopping place for traveling salesmen and the old Hotel Leon, which stood where the present Hotel Leon was, was full of them most of the time. We had a Large Opera House that stood on the ground where the DX Station was. It was on the second floor, seated around 600 persons and some of the best road shows in the country came to Leon. The Opera House was a community center. It had a large stage and the high school, not having a gymnasium at the time, held all their graduation exercises there, also on Memorial Day, the members of the G.A.R. always held a program there before they marched out to the cemetery to put flowers on the soldiers' graves. In 1912, Maud and Orel Estes opened a Ford dealership in a new building across from Hotel Leon. At one time, there was a hotel on the same site. Estes also had a cut-rate grocery store in one of the storerooms under the Opera House. They also ran a 5 cent movie in the opera house. In the year of 1923, the whole block burned, Opera House, Hotel Leon, Bowshers Implement Store next to the hotel on the south side. Then the present Hotel Leon was built on the same spot. By the time I was 14 some of the Leon boys started what was then called the Lone scouts. (It preceded the Boy Scouts). I was the oldest one, so the boys appointed me chief (Scout Master). About that time, I bought a printing press and did quite a bit of printing. We started a

scout paper. In those days, all Lone scouts were in tribes and they had a name. Ours was called the Mink Trive so we called our paper the Mink Monthly. Now all tribes in the Untied States had papers. We used to meet in the basement of the Library every Monday night and had some real times. Sada Stout was librarian and she was sure nice to us. We used to go on lots of hikes and had some real cookouts. Some of the members were Marion McIntosh, Virgil and Francis Cherrington, Ronald Fisher, Ronald Coleman, whose father was the Brethren minister, Marion Osborn, and several other boys I can't think of. In about three or four years, the Boy Scouts started and our Lone scouts passed on. I had kept the paper going and decided to change the name to the American Scout. By that time, we had subscriptions sold all over the country. We had about 500 subscribers. By that time it took a lot of work to get it out which had to be done after school and on Saturdays. We got the Leon Journal to set some type on their linotype and that saved a lot of work. I kept the paper going and did odd job printing which made me $15.00 a week while I was still in school. Our Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Thomas Campbell, was Boy Scout Master and I went to that church, have been a member for nearly 50 years. I used to go with them on hikes and cookouts, and had lots of fun. About 1917, a man by the name of Campen came to Leon and built a theatre on the north side of where the Western Auto store was. It was a real nice theatre. I got a job taking tickets and he let me put my printing press in the back basement and I printed all the handbills for the Theater. He was a photographer and had a studio over where the Locker Plant was. He did a lot of his finishing in the basement of the theatre. That is where I got my beginning as a photographer. He taught me a lot about photography. Roy Gunter was his operator and I learned how to run the projectors from him. Remember, all this time I was in high school and remember I also took a little time to go to ball games and school activities. Well, 1918 came and the first World War was

Come show your support for the Decatur County 4-H Program all decked out in green as we kick off the Iowa 4-H Healthy Living Challenge during National 4-H week!

on. I was 18 in September, was drafted and called up to take the examination in November. The war ended and I never had to go. (But I made World War II). During the war one of the Leon boys died in camp and they brought him back to Leon to bury him. Everything in town was supposed to close. The theatre was running a matinee and in those days of silent movies the theatre had an electric piano. It was going full blast when the funeral procession went by the theatre. That night somebody threw yellow paint all over the front of the theatre. That about ended the business. Now, Bill Lindsey had the old "Idle Hour" theatre running where the present Strand stands. He bought out Campens theatre called "The New Theatre" and ran it part of the time, then sold the equipment and the building was remodeled into a store room. This is where I got in the photographic business. Campen wanted to leave town and told me that he would sell out cheap $200 - so, without telling my folks, I went to the bank and told Fred Teale who ran the Farmers and Traders Bank about it and he loaned me the money to buy it. By that time, I was in the 12th grade in high school, so, like a fool, I quit school and started to run the studio. I have regretted it all my life that I did not finish school and get my diploma. I sure got it at home but it was done so they let it pass by. In the summer of 1919, Roy Gunter came to me and said he knew where we could buy a movie machine, some seats and a screen. We bought it on payments from Fred Teale's son-in-law in Garden Grove. We moved it to Davis City and rented Sutherlans' Hall. We ran it on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Business was good. Then, one day the gates Bank in Davis City folded up and we lost all our money. I had a little money and I bought Roy out

AK Garage Holds Grand Opening

as he had another job running projectors at Creston. I ran the theatre until the following spring, then sold it to a man from Seymour. In the meantime, I had been trying to run the studio in Leon. Business was not very good. In May of 1920, the Idle Hour Theatre in Leon was sold to Abe Frankel, who owned several theatres in Des Moines. He got his sister from California to come and run the theatre. On the night of May 31, the boys that were operating the projectors, decided to quit and someone told Miss Frankel I could run the projector. I got the job and stayed in the theatre for 30 years working for different people who bought it from time to time. I moved the studio upstairs where the Rippey's apartments were. Then after a few months I moved over to the second floor over where Graham's Department Store was. I was there for several years when World War II came and I enlisted in the Navy. I had a girl working for me and she said she would run the studio for me. She took pictures and finished them. Did a real business. When I came back from the Navy the studio was still going strong. In 1946, I built the present building where I have the studio. In 1969, I have been in the studio for 50 years.

Grand Opening was held for AK Garage last Friday, September 27. Another recently new business owner (Kyle Watson with Leon Napa on the far right) shows his support by welcoming Katie and Alan Jensen, new owners of AK Garage (pictured left of Watson). AK Garage Grand Opening was well attended with the people enjoying a hot meal and drink along with a few door prizes.

All smiles during their Grand Opening were the new owners of AK Garage in Leon. Pictured in the back are Katie and Alan Jensen along with their children Lexi and Austin. (photos courtesy of Marilyn Hawkins)

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 12) dition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio to Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Richard M. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 and Jennifer A. Vecchio and Richard M. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Jennifer A. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 - Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, in RR

addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. C.T. Moorhead to Grand River Valley Farms, LLC - All that part of the W 1/2 SE 1/4 LYING E of Grand River in Section 21, T 70 N, R 27 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. The City of Lamoni, Iowa, to Eric Kruse and Kara Kruse - The E 33.5' of the W 213.5' of lot 7, block 6, Central addition to the City of Lamoni, Iowa. AND All of the S 1/2 of the abandoned RR ROW lying directly N and adjacent to the foregoing described real estate. No transfer stamps.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 2019 FINAL EQUALIZATION NOTICE

To the Auditor of Decatur County, Iowa Pursant to Iowa Code Section 441.49, the undersigned Department of Revenue of the State of Iowa hereby notifies you of the final percentage adjustments to the 2019 valuations of real property in Decatur County:

Assessed values are equalized by the Department of Revenue every two years. Local taxing authorities determine the final tax levies and may reduce property tax rates to compensate for any increase in valuation due to equalization. If there is an increase listed above, taxpayers may protest the final equalization order with their local board of review. Protests are accepted through October 31, 2019. Julie G. Roisen, CAE, MA Administrator, Property Tax Division September 23, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE

Metcure, LLC plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities”. The storm water discharge will be from Construction located in SE, Sec. 17, T68N, R25W. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source and will be discharged to the following stream: McGruder Creek. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319 0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. 1t35 Oct. 2, 2019

Public Notice NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Decatur County Board of Supervisors will be accepting sealed bids for the as-is purchase of a 2009 Ford Taurus. Minimum bid is $2,500. The Decatur County Board of Supervisors will be accepting sealed bids for the as-is purchase of a 2009 Ford Taurus (VIN ending -6075) – mileage: approx. 75,000 until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2019. Minimum bid is $2,500. For additional information about the vehicle, please contact Tammy Harrah, Decatur County Community Services, at 641-446-7178. Sealed bids should be plainly marked and delivered to the Decatur County Auditor’s Office at the Decatur County Courthouse, 207 N. Main, Leon, Iowa 50144. The Decatur County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids. Sealed bids will be reviewed at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, during the Board of Supervisors regular session. 2t34 Sept. 25 & Oct. 2, 2019

ORIGINAL NOTICE

The Iowa District Court Decatur County Case No. EQCV006914 CITY OF LEON, IOWA, Petitioner, vs. VIRGIL D. HOUK, GENEVA HOUK, DECATUR COUNTY IOWA TREASURER, MONTE BEEMER, AMBROSE LAND HOLDINGS LLC, AND UNKNOWN PARTIES, Respondent. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: Unknown 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 attorneys’ 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 elec-

tronic 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). IMPORTANT YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS 3t34 Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 9 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Leon, Iowa, will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal between the City of Leon and Charles and Linda Decker (owners of 601 Mindi Street) for the vacation and conveyance of an unneeded street right-of-way extension of SW 6th Street located between 601 and 605 Mindi Street (which borders the Decker property) and more particulary described as below and conveyance/ sale of the same to Charles and Linda Decker by quit claim deed. Deckers shall be responsible for all costs associated with such vacation procedure. The right-of-way to be vacated by the City is legally described as: Lot 7 Turpins Addition #1 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. The Leon City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal on the 14th day of October, 2019 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at the Leon City Hall. The terms of this proposal will be discussed and may be modified at said meeting and following said hearing, the City Council may take action theron. Written comments can be addressed to the City in care of its City Administrator at the following address: Leon City Hall, 104 W. 1st Street, Leon, IA 50144; or via email at cityleon@grm. net. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The public is encouraged to notify the City Administrator ahead of time, if wishing to speak at this meeting. Dated this 25th day of September, 2019. SIGNED: Jonathan Erb Mayor, Pro-Tem ATTEST: Denise Simmons Leon City Administrator 1t35 Oct. 2, 2019

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NOTICE OF

PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Decatur County Probate No. ESPR005079 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY L. WHITMANHUBBARD Deceased To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DOROTHY L. WHITMAN-HUBBARD, Deceased, who died on or about December 10, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of September, 2019 the Last Will and Testament of DOROTHY L. WHITMANHUBBARD, deceased, bearing date of the 29th day of July, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Bruce Priebe and Kristine Tendvahl were appointed Co-Executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 24th day of September, 2019. Bruce Priebe and Kristine Tendvahl Co-Executors of Estate Tonita Helton,AT0009125 Attorney for Estate Helton Law Offices PLLC 501 NW Church St. Leon, IA 50144 Date of second publication: Oct. 9, 2019. 2t35 Oct. 2 & 9, 2019

ORIGINAL NOTICE

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DECATUR COUNTY No. EQCV006895 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff, vs. CODY WEST, TRICIA WEST and PARTIES IN POSSESSION IN REM

Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the defendant(s) in this action, for foreclosure of the property legally described as: Lots 3 & 4, Block 31, Leffler’s Addition to Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. 500 SE Hill St., Leon, IA 50144 due to a default in making contractual payments on a Promissory Note’ for judgment in rem against the mortgaged premises for the principal amount of $61,931.63, plus interest as provided in the Note and as may have been subsequently adjusted thereafter, fees, costs, and attorney’s fees, for a declaration of the sum due as a lien on the premises, a declaration that the mortgage is prior and superior to all of the other liens on the property, for a special execution to issue for sale of the Mortgaged Premises at sheriff’s sale, for the issuance of a writ of possession, for an appointment of a receiver upon plaintiff’s application, and for such further relief the court deems just and equitable. FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE THE PETITION NOW CONTAINED IN THE COURT FILE. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-

FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a county that utilizes electronic filing. Unless, within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you, you serve, and within a reasonable time thereafter file a motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Decatur County, at the courthouse in Leon, Iowa, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. 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 (641) 684-6502. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942) THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN BANKRUPTCY OR YOU DISCHARGED THIS DEBT IN A BANKRUPTCY, THE SERVICER IS NOT ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT OR RECOVER THE DEBT AS YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY. IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS 3t35 Oct. 2, 9, & 16, 2019

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board during the following week’s meeting. For previous minutes and other information, please visit the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org. September 23, 2019 The Decatur County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 8:00 a.m. in the Decatur County Development Office (1st floor) of the Decatur County Courthouse, due to use of the Board Room by courthouse staff for new software training. Present: Dan Christensen, Bob Bell and Jim Fulton. Also present was Stephanie Daughton, County Auditor. Unless otherwise noted, all motions carried unanimously. Motion Fulton/Bell to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion Fulton/Bell to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2019, regular session. Motion carried. Assistant County Engineer Dillon Davenport discussed departmental matters with the Board. Motion Fulton/Bell to approve Agreement for County Bridge Federal-Aid SWAP Funding for Project Number BHS-SWAP-C027(74)—FC27. Motion carried. Motion Bell/Fulton to approve partial payment to Tom Swan Construction, Inc./Swan Land Improvement of Missouri, L.L.C. for project number FM-C027(75)—55-27. Motion carried. The Board adjourned from 1:15 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in order to attend the PL-566 Board meeting (Decatur County Watershed Sponsors). With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. SIGNED: Dan Christensen Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: Stephanie R. Daughton Decatur County Auditor 1t35 Oct. 2, 2019

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT COURT CASES

Greenstate Credit Union FKA University of Iowa, plaintiff, vs. James D. Johnson, defendant. Petition Filed.

MAGISTRATE

Tora C. Sorensen Cobb, Olathe, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Michelle Eugenia Lanigan, Waterloo, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Patrick R. Holman, Raymore, MO, speeding over 55

zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Margaret Lee Ecklund, Clive, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. David Joseph Brune, West Point, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Eric Wade Cramer, Davenport, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Kellie Elizabeth Hanson, Baytown, TX, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Timothy Soule McCarthy, Oconomowoc, WI, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Kaleb Bootman, Lamoni, IA, speeding in residence of school district. Total $87.00. Julio Victor Gonzalez Crespo, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $302.81. Jeffrey D. Lindsey, Van Wert, IA, failure to obey stop sign. Total $328.13. Ahmed A. Mohamed, Minnesota, MN, speeding in road work zone (11 thru 20 over). Total $581.25. Erika Diana Munter, Indianapolis, IN, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Marvin E. Roberson, Harrison, AR, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $176.25. Caitlyn Jay Saxton, Leon, IA, failure to use child restraint device. Total $328.13. Cody Wyatt Stiles, Clio, IA, driving after a license denied. Total $397.50. Lindsey Joyce Woolley, Waukee, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $292.88. Charlee Jo Marks, Grand River, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Rebecca Ann Tish, Winterset, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Eugene E. Krabbenhoft, Princeton, IL, failure to carry registration card. Total $87.00. Luke David Rogers, Springfield, MO, operation without registration card or plate. Total $127.50. Aye Aye Pyu, Kansas City, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (21 or over). Total $282.75. Sylvia M. McGowan Montgomery, Chicago, IL, dark window or windshield. Total $127.50. Isaac Matthew Vollstedt, Iowa City, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Randy Michael Crocker, Kansas City, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Elier Isidro Rodriguez, Naples, FL, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Michael J. Garcia, Elgin, IL, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. Joy Layne Provance, Altamont, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Daniel Rasche Myers, Round Rock, TX, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Bobbie Jean R. Bradford, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Dalton Ledu Travis, Rochester, MN, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Shamirah Margaret Gibbs, Des Moines, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Angela Marie Morgan, Independence, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. William A. Reynolds, Decatur City, IA, failure to maintain or use safety belts. Total $127.50. Justin Isaac Mendenhall, Garden Grove, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10

over). Total $114.00. Adam David Farrell, Urbandale, IA, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Trudy A. Schoonover, Kellerton, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Cory Lee Cogley, Altoona, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Bobby Ray Hall, Warrensburg, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Elton Ray Sanford, Kansas City, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Ramiro Jurado-Gomez, Des Moines, IA, fishing and hunting - no license over $10 But. Total $100.50. Kevin Dale Lloyd, Lamoni, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Adam Jerald Grubb, West Des Moines, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Rachel Jean Thompson, Kansas City, MO, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Hilary J. Castleberry, Eagleville, MO, fail to display registration plate. Total $87.00. Jonathan Robert Jones, Olathe, KS, speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00. Jared M. Punzo, Kansas City, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. Mary Magdalin Teiken, Lawson, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. Jenna Kathleen Wagner, Winterset, IA, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. Jeremy Scott Pittsenbarger, Cameron, MO, speeding in road work zones (11 thru 20 over). Total $465.00. Rotnie James Herring, Oklahoma City, OK, hours of service violation. Total $127.50. Monte Lee Cooper, Spring, TX, failure to maintain control. Total $195.00. Ker Vang, Tulsa, OK, speeding over 55 zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. William Alger Wesley, Grand River, IA, speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over). Total $114.00. John Andrew Matthews, Overland Park, KS, speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over). Total $181.50. Randall Charles Reed, Parkville, MO, speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over). Total $168.00. Darren F. Cook, Shawnee, KS, speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over). Total $87.00.

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. James F. Motis and Natalie Motis to Gary A. Brown and Karin Brown SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 3, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, EXCEPT that part deeded to the State of Iowa for I-35 and recorded in book 323 Page 499; and EXCEPT that part of Parcel "A" located in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 as shown in Plat of Survey filed June 26, 2019 in Book 2019 Page 0745. Transfer stamps $138.40. Deborah Iverson to Deborah Iverson, or her successor(s), as Trustee of

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The Central Decatur Community School District is now accepting bids for SNOW REMOVAL for the 2019-20 Winter Season Submit bids to: Central Decatur School Attn: Business Ofﬁce 1201 NE Poplar St Leon, IA 50144 Interested individuals/companies should contact Sue Carroll, Director of Maintenance, to review scope of work. Bids are to be done on a per event basis, not for a season contract. Bids need to list equipment to be used and proof of insurance for such equipment. Deadline to receive bids is October 16, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Please mark your envelope “Snow Bid”. Bid will be awarded at the CD Board meeting, October 21, 2019 at 7:00p.m. The Central Decatur Community School Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The Leon Journal-Reporter, Wednesday, October 2, 2019 1 Medical Calls 2 Nuisance Abatements 3 Phone Calls 5 Public Assists 1 Report Writing 7 School Related 4 Suspicious Persons/Activity 6 Traffic Incidents 1 Warrant Check

THE COURTHOUSE REPORT City of Leon Weekly Call Log

Sept. 22 - 28, 2019 1 Arrest 2 Cases Filed By 09/24 Domestic Assault 09/28 Medical unusual The Department responded to the following 74 calls for service: 7 Administrative 4 Agency Assist (Sheriff's Office) 1 Agency Assist (all other) 1 Alarm 3 Animal Call 1 Assault 8 Business Check 8 Case Follow Up 1 Criminal Mischief 2 Escort 2 Extra Patrol 1 Domestic Assault 1 Harassment

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (continued from page 11) the Deborah Iverson Revocable Trust U/A/D February 13, 2019 - The NW 1/4 NW 1/4, also the N 15 acres of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 and the NE 1/4 NW 1/4, all in Section 9, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa. And also that part of the SE 1/4 of Section 4, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, lying W of Interstate. No transfer stamps. Behr Farms LC to Bad Medicine Farms, LLC - All

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that part of NW 1/4 NW 1/4 and all that part of the W 29 acres SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 13, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., which lies W of a line commencing at a point marked by a steel post driven in ground which is 587.4' E and 20' S of center of intersection of N and S road and E and W road on N line of NE 1/4 of Section 14, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence S to fence which divides bottom farm from hill ground, thence S along fence to S line of SW 1/4 NE 1/4; All of SE 1/4 NE 1/4 lying E of Little River and commencing at NE corner of NE 1/4 NE 1/4, W 39 rods, thence in a SE direction to the S line of said 40 acres to a point 28.5 rods W of SE corner of said 40 acres, thence ... to beginning of Section 14, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M.; Commencing at the SW corner of SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 14, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence N ... to the half section line, N 35 rods, E 8 rods, N 37 rods, NE to NW corner of NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of said Section, thence E 41 rods, thence SE intersection S line of said 40 acres to a point 28.5 rods W of the SE corner of said NE 1/4 of said section, W to center of channel of river, thence following said channel of river (counting old cut off of river) to S line of SE 1/4 NE 1/4, Section 14, W to the SW corner of SW 1/4 NE 1/4 of said section containing 108 acres, more or less, Decatur County, Iowa, all in Section 14, T 67 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M. Transfer stamps $975.20. Garry Hainline and Kathi Hainline and Jodi Smith to Jodi Smith and Jill Jackson - Commencing 579.8' W of the SE corner of the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 20, T 69 N, R 25 W of the 5th P.M., thence N ... to POB. Garry Hainline and Kathi Hainline, reserve a life estate in said property, for the use and enjoyment of said property for their lifetime. This deed is

given between family members without actual consideration. No transfer stamps. James F. Motis and Natalie Motis to Ajay Anderson and Kerry Anne Anderson Parcel "A" - That part of the W 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 3, T 68 N, R 26 W of the 5th P.M., Decatur County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of said W 1/2 SW 1/4; thence S ... to POB, having an area of 37.27 acres including 1.34 acres of Decatur County Road Easement. Transfer stamps $13.60. CORRECTION DEED Decatur County Treasurer, Janet Pierson, TAX SALE to Richard Hartley - N 90' of commencing at the SW corner SE SW, N ... to beginning, Section 6, T 67 N, R 26 W, Decatur County, State of Iowa. No transfer stamps. Bolinger Organization to Tad C. Whittom and Christy D. Whittom - Commencing 56.85' W of the SE corner of lot 4, block 5, Ferguson's 2nd addition to the city of Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa, thence N ... to POB. Transfer stamps $96.00. Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio to Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Richard M. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 and Jennifer A. Vecchio and Richard M. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Jennifer A. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 - E 2/3 of lot 6, N addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio to Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Richard M. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 and Jennifer A. Vecchio and Richard M. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Jennifer A. Vecchio Revocable Trust

U/A/D June 28, 2019 - E 33' o flot 5 and W 33' of lot 6, N addition to the Town of Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa. No transfer stamps. Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio to Richard M. Vecchio and Jennifer A. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Richard M. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 and Jennifer A.

Vecchio and Richard M. Vecchio, or their successor(s), as Co-Trustee of the Jennifer A. Vecchio Revocable Trust U/A/D June 28, 2019 - The N 4' of lot 171 and all lots 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, all in RR ad-

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Chief Thomas' Use of Deadly Force Justified (continued from page 1) making no attempt to flee the area. Thomas exited his patrol car, while holding one eye open with one hand, and holding his firearm in the other, he approached Bauerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car and directed him to show his hands. Bauer not only refused to comply, but responded by yelling profanities at Chief Thomas. Chief Thomas assessed that Bauer was rummaging through the console of his car and believed that he was searching for another weapon to use against Chief Thomas. Chief Thomas fired one shot through the left rear window striking Bauer in the back. Only then did Bauer comply with the directions of Chief Thomas, show his hands and exit the vehicle. Chief Thomas had called for back-up after the initial shots and other officers arrived on scene almost im-

mediately after Bauer was shot. Those officers attended to the injuries of both Bauer and Chief Thomas and provided medical aid while the ambulance was in route. Bauer was treated at the Decatur County Hospital and then transported by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and later released. After a full investigation, Patrick Bauer was charged with Assault on a Peace Officer with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury and Possession of Methamphetamine. He is being held in the Decatur County jail on $50,000 cash only bond. After a thorough review of the case file, and consultation with neighboring county attorneys, it is the opinion of the Decatur County Attorney that Chief Thomas was justified in his use of deadly force and there will be no criminal charges filed against him.

DECATUR COUNTY and AREA CHURCHES and SCHEDULES ALLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; UMW 2:00 p.m. 1st Friday; Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Thursday BEACONSFIELD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:00 a.m. Worship DAVIS CITY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 5:30 Sunday Evening Service. DAVIS CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 1:30 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study. DAVIS CITY FAITH BAPTIST: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:30 p.m. Service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer DAVIS CITY UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Worship DECATUR ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Pastor Larry Owens - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday mid-week service DECATUR RESTORATION BRANCH: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:45 a.m. GARDEN GROVE APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN: (Church building south of Garden Grove) - 10:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School; 12:30 p.m. Fellowship following worship GRAND RIVER GODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOLY SPIRIT FILLED PEOPLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHURCH: Pastor Gary Majavec - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 Sunday evening; 7:00 Wednesday evening GRAND RIVER ST. PATRICKS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass - Saturday; 5:30 p.m. WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. HIGH POINT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:00 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. Sunday School; 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; First Friday UMW 1:30 p.m. HUMESTON CHRISTIAN-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Pastor Kristin Wolf 9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening Bible study. KELLERTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 7:00 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday Evangelistic Services KELLERTON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Robin Thomas - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship LAMONI FIRST BAPTIST: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Evening service; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study LAMONI -- KINGDOM HALL of JEHOVAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WITNESSES 28871 163rd Ave., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. LAMONI UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Neil Montz - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 11:15 a.m. Worship LAMONI - WELLSPRING FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP - 532 W. Main St. - Pastor Dave McPherson, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. LEON ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; Pastor Josh Hostetler LEON BIBLE CHURCH: - 11:00 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Bible classes, all ages; 6:00 Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Youth Group & Prayer Time. All services signed for the deaf. LEON BRETHREN: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Pre-Prayer Service; 7:30 Evening Worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Service. LEON CALVARY BAPTIST: Jerry McFerron, serving pastor and Max Carmichael, pastor emeritus - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening worship. LEON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 603 E 1st St., Leon - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study, 11:00 a.m. Worship and 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.

LEON MENNONITE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 24817 State Highway 2, 9:30 Sunday a.m. Worship. LEON LOVING CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 8:00 a.m. Rise N Shine Service; 9:45 a.m.Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 12:15 p.m. First Sunday family dinner LIVING HOPE CHURCH: - Pastor Jeremy Quigley - Hwy. 2 West (by Plaza Furniture) - 10:00 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. Praise and Worship. LEON OUR SAVIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN: Highway 2 West - Interim Pastor J.R. Wheeler - Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. LEON SALEM MENNONITE: Bishop Monroe Gingerich. Minister Marvin Kauffman, Deacon Norman Troyer - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship; 7:30 p.m. Worship LEON ST. BRENDANS CATHOLIC: Father Felix Onuora - Mass 8:00 a.m. Sundays LEROY PRESBYTERIAN: Pastor Kristin Wolf - 9:00 a.m. Worship; 10:00 a.m.Sunday School LINEVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Service; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Prayer LINEVILLE BAPTIST: Kenny Wilson Pastor - Morning Worship 10:45; Sunday evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. LINEVILLE CHRISTIAN (Interdenominational): Pastor Randy Stewart - 9:30 a.m.Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service LINEVILLE UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Diane Schroeder - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship; 2:00 p.m. Third Thursday UMW MT. AYR ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC:Father Dave Polich - Mass - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. WINTER MONTHS ONLY. Saturday; 5:30 p.m. ALL OTHER MONTHS. NEW SALEM BAPTIST: Pastor Dale Short, 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Worship service; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study. OSCEOLA ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC: Father Dave Polich - Mass in EnglishSunday, 10:30 a.m.; Mass in Spanish - Sunday 12 NOON. TRINITY CHRISTIAN: Pastor Terry D. Roberts - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Sunday Worship, 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.; Youth & Small Group Bible Study Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Nursery prov. VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD: - Pastor Butch Black - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study; No Nursery Available. VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study WELDON CHRISTIAN: Ministers Jim and Susan Lane, Jim Farlow, and Todd Carroll - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. Worship; CWF 1st & 3rd Wed. at 7:00 p.m. WELDON UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Rick Hawkins - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH SERVICES ANDOVER: 11:00 a.m. - Oct. 6 - Communion, Oct. 13 - Sunday School, Oct. 20 - Vince Lewis, Oct. 27 - Sunday School. BLOOMINGTON: 10:40 a.m . - Oct. 6 - Ray Dykens, Oct. 13 - Roy Shields, Oct. 20 - Meet at Liberty Hall at 10:00 a.m., Oct. 27 - Tracy Martin. LAMONI: 10:40 a.m. - Oct. 6 - Diane Shelton, Oct. 13 - Dick Clothier, Oct. 20 - Undecided, Oct. 27 - Undecided. MOUNT AYR: 11:00 a.m . - Oct. 6 - Randy Drake, Oct. 13 - Debra Younger, Oct. 20 - Barbara Lee Collins, Oct. 27 - Randy Drake.

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

NOTICE: We will not allow hunting or trespassing on our land in Decatur County. Roger James. tf48c WE WILL PICK UP junk cars, trucks, and machinery. Buckingham Auto Crushing Inc. Leon 446-3434. tf51c JANE JONES Painting & Wallpapering 641-203-1076 or 641-877-9991 tf51c

FOR RENT A PA R T M E N T S FOR RENT: 1 BR Apt. and 2 BR Apt. For Rent at 1204 SE Poplar, Leon. NO PETS! References required, 641446-4900. tf33c FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, smoke free, stove & refrigerator furnished. Rent based on income. Contact Carolyn Rice, executive director, at 641-446-4163 mornings Monday thru Friday or 641-344-8702 evenings. tf42c

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APARTMENT FOR RENT: Apartments starting at $400 for a single person in a 1 BR. All utilities included. NON-SMOKERS and those WITHOUT PETS given preference. 641442-6206. tf30c FOR RENT: BWL Self-Storage Containers - 8' x 20' or 8' x 40'. Behind Hy-Vee in Leon. Call Cayle Buckingham, 641-414-4480. If no answer leave message. 35tfc

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MAIN STREET MOTEL: Have 1 kitchenette. NIGHTLY and WEEKLY RATES! 641-446-4900. tf33c

FOR SALE FOR SALE: Wooden play set, slide, glider, 2 swings, rings, toddler swing, climbing wall, fort. Disassemble to move. Needs some repair. $300 OBO. Dunsdon, 446-4334. 2t35p

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

ROOFING

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We have quality and experience.

COMMERICAL ROOF COATINGS Ivan Stoltzfus 641-446-4686

Paradise Farmers’ Market

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LAST MARKET OF THE SEASON WILL BE OCTOBER 10.

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If you have any senior citizen or WIC coupons to spend at the Leon Market, they will need to be used by October 10.

Help Wanted - Truck driver Class A CDL Driver Pneumatic/Tanker. Annual Compensation Exceeds $80,000.00, Home Weekends, and Benefits like no other. We haul our own products! Contact Tony 608-9350915 Ext 16 Wanted to Buy or Trade WANTED FREON R12: We pay CA$H. R12 R500 R11 Convenient,

Jody Wilson

in partnership with Eric Dale Specializing in: GeoThermal, Boiler, Heating/Cooling

**WINTER ON HEATING UNIT** CALLMAINTENANCE TO SIGN UP FOR ONE OF $ $ OUR PLANS! 69 MAINTENANCE in town 79 outside area

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Serving South Central ServingIowa South Central Iowa 7 Years of technical service experience.

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NEW: 3 BR, 706 NW Church, (approx. $19,000 assumable mortgage)------------------------------$29,800.00 NEW: 1 1/2 story, full basement, 518 W. Main, Lamoni, also adjoins bike trail ------------------------------------------------------$45,000.00 3 BR Split Foyer, great location, family home, 605 SW Mindi Drive--------------------------------------------------------$57,500.00 3 BR, 2 BA, Ranch Home, all electric, 600 NE 7th-----------------------$89,500.00 3 BR, large lot, 703 SW Mindi St. --------------------------------------------$89,500.00 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, 3 car det. garage, great family home, 306 NW 9th --------------------------------------- $129,000.00 4 BR, 2 BA, numerous updates, well maintained, w/ painting allowance, located at 207 NW 5th, Take a Look! VERY MOTIVATED SELLER ------------------------------------------$69,000.00 Very Nice 3 BR Ranch, full bsmt, att. 2 car garage large lot, at 1104 NW Church, Leon --------------------------------- $239,000.00 Craftsman Style Home, with MUST SEE oak woodwork and hardwood ﬂoors. 4+ bedrooms, 3 1/4 BA. Well maintained with lots of extra features Great B&B Possibility 202 West 1st-----------------------------------------------------------------$69,500.00 Pending

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2019 Central Decatur Cardinals 2019 2019 King and Queen Candidates

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MAIN STREET BRICK HOUSE Creamery & Shoppes MAIN STREET MOTEL

WILSON AUCTIONS, LLC 641-442-5413

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AKERS SMALL ENGINE Vaughn Akers - 446-6201 AMERICAN STATE BANK - Lamoni, Osceola and Winterset BOSWELL BROS. ELEVATOR Davis City BOYD CONSTRUCTION & RENTAL Matt Boyd BUCKINGHAM AUTO CRUSHING, INC. Leon CASEY’S General Store Leon COPY PLUS 641-572-1019 US Cellular

MFA AGRI SERVICES Leon MILLER INSURANCE AGENCY, Ltd Shon, Jessie, Mike

Pictured back from left – King Candidates: Dawson Kernen, Michel Evertsen, Grant Smith and Cole Pedersen. Front from left – Queen Candidates: Lauren Saxton, Maggie Frank, Morgan Nordyke, and Riley Bell.

CORONATION NIGHT Thursday, October 3 - 7:00 p.m. High School Gym

Parade - Friday, October 4- 2:30 p.m. (Lineup at Harvey Park at 2:00)

SCIT THEATRE

CENTRAL DECATUR CARDINALS vs Lynnville-Sully Hawks - 7:00 p.m. - October 4

2019 Cardinal Football Team

DECATUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Paid for by individual DECATUR COUNTY RECORDER - Gale Norman DECATUR COUNTY TREASURER - Janet Pierson Paid for by individual

DECATUR COUNTY SHERIFF - Ben Boswell Paid for by individual

DECATUR COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE Jack Van Laar

Back row l-r: Brogan Bundt, Anthony Marks, Cole Pedersen, Grant Smith, Dakota Reed, Michel Evertsen, Tate Hill, and Brett Powers. 2nd row - Kyler Hunt, TJ Fallis, Chance Bly, Tegan Carson, Colton Barnes, and Nick Payne. Front row - Caleb Coon, Matthew Boothe, Haden Leymaster, Devin Adams, Champ Walker, Gunnar Smith, Brody Jensen, Chase Crawford, Tyler Fallis, and Adam Young. Not pictured: Kolby Hewlett, William Gillis, Trey Hullinger, Chrys Hanscom, Tyler Honeycutt, and Jack Scrivner.

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HILL’S AUTOMOTIVE Leon - 446-4455

Leon

HONEY TREE CHIROPRACTIC 641-442-5028 HY-VEE - Leon Tony Brown, manager

Decatur County Secondary Road Dept. & Staff Paid for by individual SLADE - O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME Leon and Lamoni SMITH FEEDER SUPPLY, Inc. SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE Leon SOUTHERN IOWA BUILDING CENTER Lamoni - 641-784-4911 SOUTHERN IOWA WHOLESALE, Inc. Leon STATE FARM INSURANCE 641-446-7417 TEMPLETON INSURANCE AGENCY, Lamoni TRACI THARP, Decatur County Clerk of Court Paid for by individual

THARP CONSTRUCTION

Donna, Dylan & Jessica

Eric Rasmussen, Owner

HY-VEE PHARMACY Leon

446-8330 LEEPER CONSTRUCTION

Jessie Gilliland, Pharmacist

Roger Leeper, Leon

IDEAL READY MIX,

LEON AUTOMOTIVE

Jeff Hash, manager

Steve and Kelly Thompson

INVINCI GRAPHICS & STORE Lamoni

LEON HARDWARE & APPLIANCES, LLC

JIM JOHNSTON REALTY Leon LAVELY CONSTRUCTION Stan Lavely

Dave and Susan

THE LEON JOURNAL - REPORTER 111 NW 2nd Street - Leon

LEON NAPA Kyle and Jennifer Watson

Mark and Ryan

THE CUTTING EDGE

LAWNS & MORE, LLC

GARY’S AUTO Gary Naylor - Lamoni HELTON LAW OFFICES, PLLC 446-8664 HEWLETT’S Quality Lawn Care and Pest Control

Leon

Ruby Smith & Crew

Paid for by individual

Leon

Jim Rouse

Mike & Janet Schlarbaum

Paid for by individual

FARMERS BANK of

ROUSE CONSTRUCTION

A Bonfire will follow at the Fairgrounds.

Homecoming Dance following game in CD Commons

DON’S FLORAL STUDIO Karla Harrah, owner

Rick and Ann Swartz

SCHLARBAUM AUTO BODY

DECATUR COUNTY ATTORNEY Lisa Jeanes

DEPOT AUTO Leon, 641-572-1024

PLAZA FURNITURE

Class Skits, and Crowning Ceremonies

HONORED GROUPS - 2004 Playoff Football Team Members and Class of 1979

DELTA METALS Leon - 446-4198

Van Wert

Senior Jersey Auction Begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by

COWBOY JOHN’S FENCING

DECATUR COUNTY LAND IMPROVEMENT Leon DECATUR TITLE SERVICES 446-4621

Jim & Phyllis O’Hair

FOOTBALL BEARER Sloan Boyd

CROWN BEARER Bryn McCleary

COLLINS BODY SHOP Leon COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHERN IOWA Leon & Lamoni COMMERCIAL ROOF COATINGS, LLC Ivan and Darla Stoltzfus

NEW-2-U THRIFT STORE Leon, 446-7995 NORTH LUMBER & HOME CENTER Leon - 641-446-4196 O’HAIR AUTOMOTIVE

641-446-HVAC (4822)

LEON PLUMBING, HEATING and COOLING, LLC

LEON RECYCLING & AUTO PARTS, LLC 446-7557 LIBERTY LOCK AND KEY 641-446-6362 LINDSEY CONSTRUCTION Cody - 515-238-7164

LONG CREEK OUTFITTERS

These Business Men and Women and Great Cardinal Fans Salute the 2019 Central Decatur Homecoming

TONEY’S WELDING Lamoni W.W. REPAIR - Leon 446-6640 WESTVIEW ACRES & TERRACE PARK ASSISTED LIVING LUKE YUTZY - Leon 641-344-5942 Decatur County Hospital & Specialty Clinics