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Museum to preview all-school reunion (03/09/10)
"Decades of Excellence," a preview of the Le Mars Community High School All-School Reunion, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14 at the Plymouth County Historical Museum. Carolyn Vance, director of the Le Mars Community School District's Alumni Association, will share details of the coming reunion. Some reminiscing by alumni is also planned...

Nominations sought for LCS Teacher of the Year (03/08/10)
The Le Mars Community School District Foundation and the Le Mars community School Alumni Association are seeking nominations for "Teacher of the Year." According to the two groups, the award is given to represent the many great teachers who exemplify the school districts and their educational goals...

Le Mars KCs celebrate 100 years of service (01/18/10)
A Le Mars organization with a history of service in the community will observe its 100th anniversary this month. The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, family fraternal organization which support services programs in their churches and community. The Le Mars council, Trinity Council 1466, was instituted Jan. 23, 1910, with the first meeting held Feb. 4, 1910, in the office of Dr. Fitzgerald in Sioux City. Sponsoring council was Epiphany Council in Sioux City...

Budget time: Money sought for park ranger, emergency management, WIC (12/31/09)
County conservation, emergency management and Mid-Sioux Opportunities' directors made 2010-11 budgets requests Tuesday. The Plymouth County Supervisors did not make any decisions stating, instead, they will discuss all department's requests next week when they begin digging into budget preparation...

LCS board proposes no teacher salary increase for 2010-11 (12/22/09)
No increase in base salary. No step movement on the salary schedule. No changes in contract language other than date changes. That's the opening proposal put forth by the Le Mars Community Schools board of education negotiating team in response to contract talks with the Le Mars Community Education Association (LCED) for the 2010-11 teachers' contract...

LCS board negotiation team makes initial proposal Monday (12/18/09)
Negotiation teams from Le Mars Community School District and Le Mars Community Education Association will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at the Education Service Center at 940 Lincoln St. S.W. At this special meeting, the board's negotiating team will present their initial bargaining proposal for the 2010-11 contract to the teachers' association...

LCS teachers seek 3% package increase (12/08/09)

LCS board appoints negotiating team, purchases vehicle (11/13/09)
Opening negotiation sessions between teachers and the Le Mars Community School District will be held in December. In a letter to the school board president, the Le Mars Community Education Association (LCEA) notified the board of its intent to bargain, with the first bargaining session for the 2010-2011 master contract to be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7...

The young face of Veteran's Day: Sitzmann shares story (11/11/09)
Curtis Sitzmann, of Le Mars, remembers when he was a child thinking that veterans were older guys. "I'm only 22," the Army National Guard member said Monday at the Le Mars armory where he was helping clean up after a weekend of training. But the young soldier is already a veteran...

Korean War vets remember wartime experiences (11/10/09)
Members of the Korean War Last Man's Club, along with family and friends, gathered in friendship and remembrance for the club's 12th annual banquet Saturday, Nov. 7. The group honored two members who died since the last meeting. They are Willard Herman, who died Dec. 11, 2008, and Norman Lang, who died July 25, 2009...

Police to use text messages, e-mails to alert public (11/05/09)
You can now get free alerts from the police on your cell phone and e-mail. The Le Mars Police Department recently signed up for Nixle, a free program that allows community groups like law enforcement agencies to provide up-to-the-minute updates to the general public...

Brig. Gen. Jack Nicholson awarded Silver Star for action in Vietnam (10/30/09)
Dec. 27, 1963 had already been a devastating day. Of the 240 men then-Capt. John "Jack" Nicholson was with, only 39 were able to walk away from an eight-hour battle with the Viet Cong. But for Nicholson, the night wasn't over. He would lead his men to save the lives of nine people...

Hiemstra touched by displays of support for Honor Fight vets (10/30/09)
(Editor's note: This is the second in a pair of stories of local veterans who traveled on the most recent Siouxland Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.) One hundred eight World War II veterans from the Siouxland area participated in the third Siouxland Honor Flight Oct. 13, to Washington, D.C., including several Plymouth County residents...

Peters appreciates Honor Flight experiences (10/29/09)
(Editor's note: This is the first in a pair of stories of local veterans who traveled on the most recent Siouxland Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.) One hundred eight World War II veterans from the Siouxland area participated in the third Siouxland Honor Flight Oct. 13, to Washington, D.C., including several Plymouth County residents...

Schiltz calls Honor Fight guardian role rewarding (10/22/09)
As a guardian for World War II veterans on the Siouxland Honor Flight, Keith Schiltz, of Le Mars, was able to hear first-hand stories and memories of men who fought for freedom more than 60 years ago. The Honor Flight Oct. 13 took 108 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to view the World War II Memorial and other memorials in the area, and honor them for their military service...

Day, King thank soldiers, urge patriotism (10/19/09)
It was a good day to be a Siouxland soldier Saturday. Col. George "Bud" Day, America's most decorated living war veteran, spent the day pheasant hunting with soldiers from the 113th Cavalry in Le Mars and the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, along with Rep. Steve King (R) in western Plymouth County...

Gehlen Catholic slates homecoming activities (10/05/09)
The Gehlen Catholic Jays will celebrate homecoming week Oct. 5-9 with the theme "Wipe Out the Wolverines." Twelve seniors have been selected for the 2009 homecoming court. Queen candidates are: Rachel Koopman, daughter of Keith Koopman and the late Kelly Koopman...

Veteran takes serving beyond battle lines (09/29/09)
Jim Rolfes was just a teenage farm boy when he voluntarily enlisted in the Iowa National Guard. The experience changed his life. Today, the Le Mars man is the District 9 commander for the American Legion, heading up 8,200 members at 92 posts in 13 northwest Iowa counties...

LCS Bulldogs ready for Homecoming 2009 (09/14/09)
Le Mars Community Schools will celebrate Homecoming 2009 with the theme "Men in Black." Twelve seniors have been selected by their classmates for the 2009 royalty court. Homecoming queen candidates are Chelsea Albus, daughter of Gerry and Terri Albus; Molly Fischer, daughter of Mike and Carol Fischer; Kayla Hobach, daugher of Dan and Kim Hohbach; Amy Lubben, daughter of Darwin and Judy Lubben, Natalie Miller, daughter of Dave and Kim Miller, and Sarah Strub, daughter of Mark and Beth Strub...

LCS Alumni Assn. sends invites for 2010 All-School Reunion (09/08/09)
Le Mars Community Schools alumni are getting ready for the 2010 All-School Reunion to be held July 2-4, 2010. The Le Mars Community High School (LCHS) cafeteria was buzzing with activity Aug. 29 serving up letters, envelopes, address labels and stamps for class representatives to put together in the All-School Reunion mailing...

Operation Medical Libraries turns face toward home (07/14/09)
First Operation Medical Libraries worked to bring medical textbooks to physicians in need in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now the group's mission is a little closer to home -- the Le Mars Public Library. Members of Operation Medical Libraries are working to make books on post-traumatic stress disorder accessible to soldiers who have returned from war...

Lt. governor gets taste of what Iowa has to offer (07/08/09)
Tourism traffic is up this year, according to Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center tour group coordinator Colleen Nelson. Tuesday, the center hosted a special tourist -- Iowa Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge. She took a tour of the ice cream museum and made the difficult choice between banana split and chocolate soda -- she chose the soda -- at the Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor next door...

Red, white, blue: A thousand-flag thank you (07/06/09)
By his computer at home, Merlin Schipper has a picture he cut from a newspaper a few years ago. A woman carrying a water bucket stoops in a sloppy, rutted road. In the picture, the woman bends down to scoop a bucketful of muddy water to take home for her family to drink...

Westmar College alums of '60s ready to rock 'n roll (07/02/09)
Westmar College alumni will gather for The Great 60s Decade and All-Decades Football Reunion July 10 and 11 in Le Mars. The Friday and Saturday reunion includes planned events and free time for alumni and friends to gather. "Were you an athlete for Westmar?" reunion committee member Glenn Jagodzinske wrote in a letter to alumni. "For many of us, the opportunity to play sports drew us to Westmar initially."...

Municipal Band presents Fourth of July concert (07/01/09)
Foster Park will be filled with patriotic music 8 p.m. Saturday as the Le Mars Municipal Band presents its traditional Fourth of July concert. The band, under the direction of Jerry Bertrand, will open the concert with "Manhattan Beach," a march by John Philip Sousa. ...

Ice Cream Days - what a flavor of home (06/12/09)
"It's all about Ice Cream!" is the theme for the 2009 Ice Cream Days celebration next week in Le Mars. The Ice Cream Capital of the World is ready to roll out the ice cream carts, cones, scoops and sandwiches. You name it. "Cone Sculptures" at the Arts Center and root beer floats at the Plymouth County Historical Museum start the day off Thursday, June 18, with both open from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday...

Spring Concert Sunday at the Arts Center (06/05/09)
The Shining Stars Show Choir and the Le Mars Flute Choir will be in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Arts Center, 200 Central Ave. S.E. The Shining Stars Show Choir is a group of fourth, fifth and sixth graders who have prepared their music under the direction of Carol Hallberg. For this semester, the members also did all the choreography for their show...

ELL teacher is recognized for accomplishment with students (06/01/09)
Clark Elementary School teacher Bonnie Lassen gave awards to ELL students for their achievement this past year, and to her surprise also received an award. Lassen was recognized for her accomplishment with the ELL program, English Learners Language, at end of the year assembly Friday...

Interns add new perspective in print (05/28/09)
The Daily Sentinel will have two more writers on staff as college has concluded and interns have been hired. Newcomer Kelsie Anthony, of Le Mars, and second-year intern Luke Widbin, of Sioux Center, can be seen and read all summer as they hone their newswriting skills...

Memorial Day services honor service men, women (05/22/09)
Plymouth County American Legion and V.F.W. posts will join with others across the United States in Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, to honor the U.S. men and women who served their country in military service with a special tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country...

The Browns host MusicFest Midwest Friday in Sioux City (05/14/09)
The Brown Family of Merrill will take to the stage at the Sioux City Convention Center Friday evening, May 15 at the 2009 Spring MusicFest Midwest featuring Gospel music. "We are really excited to be back home and to present this concert," said Shelly Brown...

Dinner theater draws visitors by the busload (05/11/09)
A jewel thief turned out to be a good catch for Le Mars last week. More than 200 out-of-town visitors spent last Thursday shopping Le Mars and getting to know the city, thanks to the spring mystery theater fundraiser "Sherla Combs and the Case of the Great Jewel Robberies" hosted by the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Main Street Mentors...

LSC board gives support to all-school reunion plans (04/28/09)
The Le Mars Community School Board of Education has given its support to the LCSD Alumni Association in its plans for a Decades All-School Reunion set for July 2-4, 2010. The board reviewed a letter received from association president Karen Harrington and membership director/reunion chair Carolyn Vance requesting use of the school facilities during the three days...

Arbitrator will decide fate of LCS teacher contract negotiations (04/24/09)

Seven LCS seniors recognized at Foundation Honors Banquet (04/22/09)
Seven Le Mars Community High School seniors, the top 5 percent of the graduating class of 2009, were recognized for academic excellence at the 14th Annual Foundation Honors Banquet April 17. Superintendent Dr. Todd Wendt made the presentation of the students, who he said are not only outstanding students, but also involved in so many activities that make Le Mars Community, in his opinion, one of the the top high schools in the area...

Arbitration hearing set for LCS teacher contract negotiations (04/22/09)
An arbitration hearing for the Le Mars Community School District and Le Mars Education Association will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Education Service Center, 940 Lincoln St. S.W. The meeting will be conducted by arbitrator Sharon Gallagher, who will receive information from both the school district and the teachers' association regarding contract negotiations for the 2009-10 school year...

LCS music department earns three 'Outstanding in Center' at state contest (04/14/09)
The Le Mars Community High School Music Department participated in the State Solo & Ensemble Contest Saturday, March 28, at Spirit Lake High School. Three entries in the contest were named Outstanding in Center. In the band division, Jessica Kelly was named Outstanding in Center with her timpani solo...

Permeswaran honored as 2009 LCS 'Teacher of the Year' (04/09/09)
igh school English and speech teacher Sherri Permeswaran has been honored with the Decades of Excellent Crystal Bell Award for 2009. The award was presented to Permeswaran Wednesday morning by Kerri Petersen of the Le Mars Community School (LCS) Foundation which co-sponsors the award with the LCS Alumni Association...

County helps pay Honor Flight ticket (04/08/09)
The Plymouth County Supervisors set aside money Tuesday to help send a World War II veteran on an Honor Flight. Honor Flights are special trips designed to take WWII veterans to see the memorial built in their honor in Washington D.C. The supervisors approved giving $474 from the county's community services account within the general fund to Siouxland Honor Flight...

Kurth gives Ice Cream Days logo bold look (04/07/09)
With only two pages to turn on the calendar, Le Mars' annual Ice Cream Days celebration will be geared up and ready to go. The dates, June 18-20, are packed with activities and plenty of opportunities for ice cream and fun. Gehlen Catholic High School junior Angie Kurth kicked off her Ice Cream Days early as the 2009 Ice Cream Days logo design winner...

Rexwinkel is 2009 Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year (04/01/09)
A Le Mars Community Middle School teacher has been named the 2009 Iowa Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year. Lorene Rexwinkel received the honor at the 2009 Iowa Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IAFSC) state meeting in Cedar Falls March 27...

Students auction services at LCS Music Booster supper (03/25/09)
A spaghetti dinner, silent auction and live student service auction will be featured at the Le Mars Community Music Boosters annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this Friday, March 27, at the Le Mars Community High School cafeteria. The spaghetti dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and features spaghetti with choice of sauce, red with or without meat or alfredo, lettuce salad, garlic bread, ice cream and beverages...

Seek nominations for LCS 'Teacher of Year' honor (03/13/09)
The Le Mars Community School District Foundation and Alumni Association are seeking nominations for the "Teacher of the Year" award for 2009. The two organizations jointly sponsor and select a "Teacher of the Year" to "represent the many great teachers who exemplify our school district and its educational goals."...

Piano students tickle ivories for high ratings (03/12/09)
Fingers flew across the black and white keys on the piano keyboard during the 2009 State Piano Festival held last month at Hull Western Christian High School. Four Le Mars Community High School students, Megan Dunn, Nathan Young, Jessica Kelly and Kristen Ahlers, participated in the competition. which is under the direction of the Iowa High School Music Association...

Middle school choirs present March concert (03/11/09)
The Le Mars Community Middle School choirs want you to tune in to their March concert "RadioMemories" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Middle School Auditorium. The concert revolves around radio and the influence it has had on the music people listen to...

Crimson & Black takes on the competition (03/10/09)
"Awesome" is how director Randy Ewing describes this year's Crimson & Black Show Choir at Le Mars Community High School. Since performing at the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce dinner in late January, the show choir has kept a busy schedule with the state contest and invitationals...

Middle school choirs present March concert (03/10/09)
The Le Mars Community Middle School choirs want you to tune in to their March concert "RadioMemories" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Middle School Auditorium. The concert revolves around radio and the influence it has had on the music people listen to...

LCMS, Gehlen Catholic students selected for BVU Honor Band Festival (02/25/09)
Students from Le Mars Community Middle School and Gehlen Catholic Schools will take part in the 28th Annual Buena Vista University Honor Band Festival this Saturday, Feb. 28, in Storm Lake. The following students from Le Mars Community Middle School have been selected to perform in the festival: Ben Meis, oboe; Yashila Permeswaran, bassoon; Emily Ellefson, clarinet; Zach Kooistra, trumpet; Rodrigo Cobian, trumpet; Evan Richards, trombone; Karter Ewing, trombone; Tim Fett, baritone and Rebecca Luksan, percussion. ...

One click closer: Le Mars Public Library brings books to your e-mail (02/19/09)
"I love computers and I love books. It can't get any better than the combination of the two," said Susanne Kroesche, Le Mars Public Library director. This insight explains why the Le Mars Public Library now offers a link on its website to a free online book club and to the library newsletter...

LCHS band to present winter concert (02/18/09)
The Le Mars Community High School Big Red Band will present its annual Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the middle school auditorium. The Jazz Ensemble will begin the concert with "Lady Bird" by Tadd Dameron which will feature the saxophone section, Megan Dunn, alto saxophone, Nathan Young, trombone, Kim Ohrlund, trumpet, Michael Sauer, vibes, Alec Johnson, guitar, Jacob Stonesifer, tenor saxophone, and David King on baritone saxophone...

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