Decatur County Development Corporation

06/16/2026

On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC) hosted its annual fundraiser, Boots & Bling, at the Decatur County Fairgrounds Event Center in Leon. This year's event featured a cowboy-themed Whodunit mystery and was a tremendous success, bringing together 125 attendees, including local business owners, community leaders, and dedicated supporters of DCDC.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of businesses and individuals throughout Decatur County, the silent and live auctions featured more than $10,000 worth of donated items, making the evening both entertaining and impactful.

Evening Highlights:
- A presentation from DCDC Executive Director Cierra Fountain, highlighting exciting projects and initiatives currently underway across Decatur County.

- Recognition of the participants in the 2025–2026 Decatur County Leadership Program: Kat Akers, Alisha Butz, Erica Cook, Tracey Dale, Shirah Huff, Sandy Marcus, Jennifer McBroom, Janet Pierson, Karen Roberts, Jillian Sage

- Presentation of the 2025 Decatur County Business of the Year Award to the Decatur County Hospital in recognition of its commitment to providing quality healthcare and serving our communities.

Special Thanks:

DCDC extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make the evening possible, including:

- Lizzie Yoder and the staff of Lizzie's Kitchen & Cafe, Sip's in Motion, and the Decatur County ROCCS group for providing delicious food, drinks, and exceptional service.

- The amazing father/son team of Webb Auction Services for leading our live auction.

- Sharon Miller and Yutzy's Greenhouse for donating the beautiful centerpieces.

- Our outstanding Gala Planning Committee: Ashley Donoho, Chris Coffelt, Alisha Butz, Kathy Akers, and Michael Jordison.

- DCDC Board Member Ashley Donoho for coordinating an incredible silent and live auction.

- And, of course, a heartfelt thank you to the many local businesses and individuals who donated auction items. Be sure to check out the attached photo for a full list of our generous supporters!

Events like Boots & Bling are made possible by the tremendous support and generosity found throughout Decatur County. Together, we're investing in our communities, supporting local businesses, and building a stronger, more connected Decatur County.

06/04/2026

Here is a map of the Decatur County Summer Sound Music Festival location behind the shower house at Little River! This map is not to scale, but it should give you a general idea of where everything will be located.

Cars will enter the area from the hill leading up to the shower house, then will drive back to the GA parking area on the right side of the orange snow fence. Don't worry, there will be people directing you on where to go!

05/18/2026

Last chance to grab your spot for our DCDC Annual Fundraiser Boots & Bling! 🤠✨

We’ve extended the registration deadline through Thursday, May 21! Tables are still available, but not for long.

Sign up here ----> https://dcdciowa.org/about-us/annual-fundraiser/

We’d love to have you there for a fun night supporting Decatur County.

05/05/2026

04/21/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need your help to make the music festival a success, so please consider volunteering to help Friday and/or Saturday night! There are multiple jobs/shifts available, so you are able to choose the job that suits you.

Volunteering gets you a volunteer shirt, entry into the music festival the night of your shift, and the chance to hang out with some pretty awesome people and listen to some great, local talent for FREE! 😄

If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up for shifts here:
https://app.unison.io/schedules/19AvP19eyce6ur0imV1ekI

For any questions or concerns, please send us a message or email Cierra at [email protected].

04/07/2026

Dust off your boots and put your cowboy hat on straight!!

The prize bull has gone missing just days before the Leon Rodeo, and everyone is a suspect.

Join the Decatur County Development Corporation for our annual fundraiser! This year we are proud to host, Boots & Bling, The Bull Stealing Bandit, an interactive mystery dinner experience you won’t forget.

Enjoy a night of food, drinks, networking, and laughter while helping us continue to support local businesses, grow our community, and create opportunities right here in Decatur County.

✨ New this year: a fully immersive mystery experience

🏆 Honoring our Leadership Program graduates

⭐ Celebrating our Business of the Year

🎁 Silent auction, games, and prizes

Thank you to everyone who supports us throughout the year, this event makes our work possible.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now and be part of the story here https://dcdciowa.org/about-us/annual-fundraiser/

Interested in featuring your business or donating to the silent auction?

📞 Call Ashley at 660-973-9070 or Cierra at 641-442-6511

03/29/2026

Get ready for Summer Sound Music Festival 2026! 😎

We’re now officially opening up event sponsorship opportunities and we’d love to partner with YOU to make this year bigger and better than ever.

From Platinum to Bronze levels, there are options for every business or individual to get visibility, connect with the community, and be part of an unforgettable experience.

✨ Perks include:

Logo placement across event materials
On-stage recognition
VIP perks & parking
Social media shoutouts
And more!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out today:
[email protected]

Let’s make some noise together this summer! 🎶