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Financial world rolls, northwest Iowa steady (09/24/08)
In Washington D.C., the federal government is hashing out details on a $700 billion assist to the financial system. In Le Mars, it's business as usual. People are buying groceries, selling shoes, checking out homes to buy, clocking in at work. The question is at the same time distant and pressing: should we be worried?...

Fair auction sets record for total sale (07/29/08)
Sunday afternoon's hot, muggy weather made for some quick bidding at the 2008 Fair Auction in Pioneer Village on the Plymouth County Fairgrounds. Auctioneer Bruce Brock kept the pace brisk as fair royalty displayed the items for sale. When it was finished, $23,335 was added to the fair's treasury, the highest auction total ever. The previous high total was $21,395 in 2000...

Mid-Sioux emergency food pantry in need of supplies (07/18/08)
The Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. Outreach Office in Le Mars is in need of non-perishable food and paper supplies. The food pantry relies on local donations to keep the shelves stocked. "Most people think of donating to food banks during the holidays," said Melissa Juhl development director for Mid-Sioux. "In fact, summer is a very busy time at the food bank. Families consume more food during the summer months with school aged children at home all day."...