Leland, IA

Many local county seats were unopposed in Tuesday’s election. But there were some contested races. In Adair County, Republican Ryan Benn narrowly defeated Democrat Michael D. Maynes for the County Attorney position by just 60 votes, winning 1,599 to 1,539. In Adams County, Republican Leland Shipley defeated Juli Cooper in Supervisor in District 4 by […] The post Local County Election Results appeared first on KJAN.

In area county races, many on the ballot are unopposed. But there are some races to keep an eye on to day. In Adair County, Republican Ryan Benn and Democrat Michael D. Maynes are vying for the County Attorney position. In Adams County, the race for Supervisor in District 4 features Republican Leland Shipley and […] The post Local Contested County Races to Watch Today appeared first on KJAN.

Growing up in Anamosa, Nate Willems always recoiled when people in his small town asked if he wanted to become a lawyer like his dad.  Willems’ father, Leland Willems, ran a small private practice in the blue-collar town. Although Nate Willems consistently rejected taking over the family business, the influences of his upbringing brought him... The post AG candidate Nate Willems wants a clean environment to keep Iowans in state appeared first on The Daily Iowan.

Shirley J. Townsend, age 90, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Downing, Missouri, to Leland and Irma McRobert, Shirley grew up with a deep appreciation for hard work and family traditions. She grew up in Memphis, Missouri, [...]

Patricia “Patty” Young, 67, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her home in Hamilton. Patty was born on May 6, 1959, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Irvin Leland Bell and Edda (Jump) Bloyd. She graduated from Warsaw High School, and began working at Henniges [...]

Mark Glen Speer, 69, of Basco, Il, passed away at his home on October 3, 2026. Mark was born on November 21, 1956, the son of Leland Speer and Vernetha (Wichman) Speer in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1975. On November 15, 1986, he was united [...]