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Le Mars Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services were called to a house explosion at Third Street and Fourth Avenue Southwest around 6:35 a.m., Wednesday. Crews are on scene and more details surrounding...

Three days of laughter, smiles and oh yeah, ice cream, led up to one magical experience for attendees of this year’s Ice Cream Days Festival in Le Mars. The event, which was shortened to three days...

The 27th annual Ice Cream Days Festival officially kicked off Thursday, June 16. The three days of activities began with the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce coffee at the Wells Visitor Center....

Former Plymouth County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Leusink hugs his wife April before returning to the Le Mars Jail. Leusink was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his involvement in a string of...

The 57th annual Avenue of Flags in Le Mars was held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, at the Plymouth County Courthouse. Hundreds of veterans and community members came together to remember those who...

(Sentinel Photos by Kim Fickett) A send off was held for the 37 missioners from Gehlen, Remsen St. Mary’s, and the community on Tuesday afternoon. Staff member Dan O’Brien served as speaker. A...

(Sentinel Photos by Beverly Van Buskirk) Gehlen Catholic Schools welcomed back students for the first day of classes on Wednesday, Aug. 25. Cheerleaders, students, teachers and Father Travis Crotty...

Le Mars Fire-Rescue/Emergency Services held an oath of office/badge pinning ceremony for its new Battalion Fire Chiefs and new firefighter/EMS providers on Tuesday morning at city hall. Mayor Dick...

Attendees of the Plymouth County Fair could see just why it touts itself as “The Best 5 Days of Summer.” With activities for everyone’s liking, fairgoers enjoyed entertainment, agriculture and of...