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Nebraska brothers to rock out at free concert (09/26/08)
A piano-driven rock band with powerful vocals, intense stage presence with almost acrobatic moves, and harmonies that could make you weep. And they're from Nebraska. Meet Remedy Drive, the band of four brothers from Lincoln who will be rocking the stage at Le Mars Assembly of God Church at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for a free concert...

Students use five senses on area farm tour (09/23/08)
They came by the busload. Students from area schools experienced fun on the farm last week during the annual Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Tour. Children from Le Mars Community, Gehlen Catholic, Remsen-Union and Remsen St. Mary's had a chance to visit four farms to learn about agriculture in Plymouth County. The students were from the third or fourth grades, depending on which school they attend. They were divided into four groups that traveled from one farm to the next...

Support group helps those affected by addictive behavior (09/12/08)
Persons affected by addictions or addictive behavior or that of family or friends may find help from others with a new support group, "You're Not Alone." "My life has been personally affected by addictive behavior," said Sherri, who wished to keep her last name confidential, is serving as facilitator for the support group...

Le Mars composer makes musical notes come alive (07/30/08)
David Moore began writing melodies as a teenager. "I started dabbling when I was in high school just kind of messing around," the Le Mars man said. "I actually did a couple of arrangements for my jazz band experimenting a little bit." Since then, a band instructor by day, Moore has composed full concert band and smaller solo, piano and ensemble pieces...

Le Mars Municipal Band presents final concert of summer season (07/14/08)
The final concert of the 2008 summer season will be presented by the Le Mars Municipal Band at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Foster Park. Jerry Bertrand is in his 21st year of conduction the Le Mars Municipal Band. The Rev. Gary Landsness will announce the concert...

Trumpet soloist featured at Municipal Band concert (06/17/08)
A trumpet soloist, a Dixieland set, and a Karl L. King march will highlight the second concert of the season for the Le Mars Municipal Band at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Foster Park. There is no admission charge and concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets...

Feller's hard work yields promising future (06/05/08)
This is the third story in a series looking at what plans and dreams local members of the graduating class of 2008 hope to pursue. At 6:30 in the morning, most high school graduates are only concerned with one thing -- sleep. While they study the inside of their eyelids, Brandon Feller is hitting his alarm clock and getting dressed for a full day of work on the farm. ...

Strings teacher of the year award honors Hallberg's passion (05/19/08)
Not just anyone can put a violin into a fourth grader's hands and start teaching them to play. Or help an orchestra of middle school students see their own potential. But this is where Ted Hallberg thrives. The Le Mars Community Schools orchestra instructor was named the Classroom Teacher of the Year by the Iowa chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA)...

Gehlen elementary present vocal concert (05/06/08)
Gehlen Catholic elementary vocal students will present their spring concert, "Kids on Broadway," at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in the Gehlen Catholic Gymnasium. Students in grades kindergarten through six will present selections from popular Broadway musicals including "The Sound of Music," "The Wizard of Oz," "Oliver," "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," "Snoopy," and "Mamma Mia" with narration by the sixth grade class...

LCS hosts State Large Group Music Festival Friday (05/01/08)
Le Mars Community Schools will host the State Large Group Music Festival this Friday, May 2. The contest features both instrumental and vocal groups from Le Mars, Storm Lake, Bishop Heelan Catholic, Spencer and Sergeant Bluff-Luton. The instrumental center will be located in the Middle School Auditorium and vocal center will be in Carey Gymnasium...

Gehlen Catholic spring band concert is Thursday (04/29/08)
With an eclectic mix of traditional concert band music and Disney tunes, Gehlen Catholic Schools' band students will present their annual spring instrumental music concert this week. All the band students in grades 4-12 will present their concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the Gehlen Gymnasium. The concert will also be a time to say "farewell" to 13 graduating seniors...