Street closings approved for Scoop da Loop event

The Le Mars City Council on Tuesday granted the request by the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce/Main Street for closing streets for the 11th annual Scoop da Loop event set for Aug. 20 in Le Mars.

The areas to be closed for the event are the Olson Cultural Event Center and Postal Playhouse parking lots and First Street and First Avenue surrounding the cultural center. The closings will be effective from 5 p.m. to 10 p. m.

Additional action during the session included the renewal of Class C liquor licenses for Sweet 16 Lanes and Hugo's and a Class B beer permit for Godfather's Pizza.

Council members at the end of the day's session went into executive session for discussion on the purchase of real estate and pending/imminent litigation.