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HINTON — It was all about timing, according to Bruce Held, Hinton middle school math teacher and varsity football co-head coach. “Everyone says you will know when the time is right and they were right,” Held said. “It seemed like the timing was right after 40 years to let someone else take a crack at this job. We have some very capable people lined up to take over all of my duties, coaching and teaching, which makes this decision much easier.”...

LE MARS — Le Mars Community Schools Board of Education members dealt with a disciplinary issue for four high school students at its May 20 meeting. The issue identified the students only as A, B, C and D, who were found to be in violation of Board Policy 502.3.2.(C). That policy covers “Illicit Drugs — Possession, Use, or Being Under the Influence.”...

LE MARS — For more than 40 years, the Le Mars Ambulance Service has provided “front line” lifesaving services to the Le Mars community. Each year, the nation sets aside a week in May — this year, May 19-25 — to recognize those who devote themselves to their communities by providing these day-to-day medical services with National EMS Week...

LE MARS — ”What do you get your dad?” During a recent trip to California for Firehouse World, March 25-29, Le Mars Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Schipper knew he would have an opportunity to tour the U.S.S. Iowa with his father, Wayne, and wanted to make it special.  ...

LE MARS — Mark Garnatz was a member of the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department for 24 years until a job change made it necessary to retire from the department in May 2018. Garnatz was honored at the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department’s annual banquet at Willow Creek Golf Course and Banquet Hall, on Saturday, April 6...

LE MARS — When Jon Meredith came to Le Mars to become pastor at First Baptist Church, 20 years ago, it was his first time as a solo pastor. Now, two decades later, he continues to spread the message of God’s love in the church and the community. On Sunday, the congregation celebrated his time at the church with a special service and luncheon with the theme, “20 Years of Loving God & Loving Others Together!”...

LE MARS — The Le Mars Community School Board has approved a real estate contract to purchase property north of the high school parking lot. At its May 13 meeting, the board reviewed the real estate contract to purchase property owned by Jeffrey and Terri Brown at 320 Eighth St. S.W...

DES MOINES — It was an odd finish in the Class 1A 3200 meter race at the Iowa High School State Track Meet at Drake Stadium on Thursday. The initial results posted from the meet showed George-Little Rock’s Joe Anderson winning with a time of 9:56.45 while Gehlen Catholic’s Will Roder crossed a few seconds later in 10:04.04 in what was then a third place result...

STORM LAKE — Eight Iowa school districts, including Le Mars Community School District, were recently presented with awards for their commitment to safe working environments. The awards further recognize the districts for their collaboration with EMC Insurance Companies (EMC) to prevent employee injuries and to control workers’ compensation expenses. ...

DES MOINES — Auditor of State Rob Sand on Thursday released a report on a special investigation of the City of Westfield for the period Jan. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2017. The special investigation was requested by Westfield city officials as a result of concerns regarding certain financial transactions processed by the former City Clerk Angela Sorensen...

LE MARS — Le Mars Community Schools Board of Education members dealt with a disciplinary issue for four high school students at its May 20 meeting. The issue identified the students only as A, B, C and D, who were found to be in violation of Board Policy 502.3.2.(C). That policy covers “Illicit Drugs — Possession, Use, or Being Under the Influence.”...