BIRD VISITS BO DEANS
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird paid a visit to Le Mars Wednesday, touring Bo Deans, and meeting with law enforcement officials....
FEENSTRA VISITS NIPCO
U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull visited Le Mars today, to discuss the area's power needs, and how Congress can address them.
Feenstra...
HAPPY SIESTA PROJECT
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will consider action on behalf of an expansion project at Happy Siesta in Remsen. Administrator Jennifer...
2024 FRIENDS OF GEHLEN CATHOLIC BALL
It was a memorable night Saturday for the 2024 Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball. Gehlen Development Director Amy Jungers...
2024 IOWA LEGISLATURE ENDS THEIR SESSION
The 2024 Iowa legislative session ended overnight. The Senate adjourned just before 3:30 a.m. And the House wrapped up...
LE MARS BLUE LINE AWARD
The Le Mars Police Association awarded Sgt. Dawn Fifita the Association’s 2023 Blue Line Award. The award recognizes Sgt. Fifita’s...
BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION
The Le Mars city council approved a professional services agreement with HR Green, Incorporated, ot apply for a Brownfield Assessment grant from...
PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASES
The Le Mars city council passed proposed water and sewer rate increases to first reading Tuesday. These increases are...
SEVERE WEATHER
Severe weather struck Plymouth County this afternoon. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for southwest Plymouth and adjacent counties around 1-30...
TAYLOR ON IOWA DEPORTATION LAW
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill that would allow Iowa judges to deport illegal immigrants, although it's application is limited.
State...
TAYLOR SAYS BUDGETS NEARING COMPLETION
State Representative Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says the Senate is working hard to complete their proposed budgets for the...
2024 LCSD TEACHER OF THE YEAR
photo courtesy Abby George
This morning, the Le LMars Community School District announced the recipient of the 2024 Teacher of...
SENATE PASSES SCHOOLS LIABILITY SHIELD BILL
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill giving schools some legal protection if staff with a professional gun permit...
TAX LEVY HEARING
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved a new general fund tax levy for the county’s 2024-25 budget, after a public hearing...
ROAD BUDGET AND CONSTRUCTION
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved their road construction budget and plan today. This plan includes a total of 15.7...
FV HEALTHCARE TOP 20 RURAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL
Floyd Valley Healthcare was recently identified as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in America by the...
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Le Mars city council this week took several steps concerning a new residential development in the city. Overlook Developments LLC is...
FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE A TOP CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL
Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars has been recognized by the National Rural Health Care Association as...
DROUGHT CONDITIONS IMPROVE ACROSS STATE
The recent snow and rains have helped push back some of the drought conditions in the state. D-N-R Hydrologist, Tim...
RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND LOANS
Some northwest Iowa projects are receiving grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
USDA Rural Development State Director Theresa...
BUDGET HEARINGS
The Le Mars Community School District Board will hold a public hearing on their proposed fiscal 2025 property tax levy. The proposed tax...
ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Plymouth County's Engineer briefed the Board of Supervisors Tuesday on road and bridge projects planned for the 2024 construction season. Engineer...
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DEDICATION
Siouxland Habitat for Humanity is celebrating today, with a home dedication in South Sioux City Nebraska, and in northwest Iowa.
Kim Fickett...
HOUSE COMBINES AEA AND COMPENSATION BILLS
The Iowa House Thursday combined their AEA and teacher compensation bills, in order to move faster on a final...