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Holiday cookie sales continueLE MARS — The popular Floyd Valley Auxiliary cut-out cookie fundraiser is back for the holiday season. Now through Dec. 7, the auxiliary’s holiday frozen cut-out cookie dough can be purchased to...
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Holiday closings setPLYMOUTH CO. — It’s time to bust out your turkey eating pants, Thanksgiving is only three days away. Local government entities and school districts are preparing to enjoy the holiday break and have...
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College ready!HINTON — When it comes to preparing students for post-secondary education, Hinton High School is on the right track, according to one national nonprofit organization. GreatSchools.org recently... -
Annual events get reimaginedLE MARS — The Floyd Valley Healthcare Auxiliary will not be holding their usual candy or goodie sales this year due to COVID-19. However, the auxiliary will be raising funds for their cause another... -
Hwy 75 accident turns fatalLE MARS — A car versus semi accident ended with one fatality on Thursday afternoon. According to a news release issued by the Le Mars Police Department, at approximately 3:51 p.m., Nov. 19, Le Mars... -
Commission sides with LPDLE MARS — After more than an hour of deliberation in closed session, the Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to uphold the firing of former Le Mars police officer Jeremy Singer. The decision... -
LCS sets bid date to replace chiller unitLE MARS — The Le Mars Community School Board of Education reviewed the bidding procedures and timeline to proceed with the high school air-conditioning unit replacement. Superintendent Dr. Steve...
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Holiday event to go virtualLE MARS — While we were hoping to start a new tradition in Le Mars by celebrating the most wonderful time of the year the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the COVID-19 pandemic had different plans. With... -
Hawks take state title crownThe Remsen St. Mary’s football team received the state championship trophy following their 48-0 victory over Fremont-Mills in the 8-player state championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on... -
Firing upheld1LE MARS — After more than an hour of deliberation, the Civil Service Commission voted unanimously to uphold the firing of former Le Mars police officer Jeremy Singer. The decision came on Thursday...
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Francksen-Small named GPAC Wrestler of the WeekSIOUX CITY — The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) and Hauff Mid-America Sports are proud to announce the following wrestler-of-the-week for contests played Nov. 9-15, 2020. Hauff MidAmerica Sports is the presenting sponsor of the 2020-2021 GPAC Players-of-the-Week and Players and Coaches-of-the-Year awards program...
Zenk becomes modern era kill leader for MorningsideSIOUX CITY — Le Mars native Krista Zenk became Morningside College’s kill leader in the current 25-point rally-scoring era in a 25-13, 25-15, 25-17 sweep of Peru State (Neb.) in non-conference action at Allee Gymnasium on Nov. 10. Zenk concluded the match as one of three players with a team-best eight kills. ...
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Timothy Shultz (11/23/20)Timothy Lee Shultz, 64, of Sioux City, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital from complications of cancer, not from COVID-19. Timothy was born Nov. 29, 1955, in Estherville, to Bert W.... -
James ‘Jim’ Harpenau (11/23/20)James “Jim” Raymond Harpenau, 80, of Remsen, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, surrounded by his family. Jim was born Nov. 26, 1939, in Le Mars to Henry and Mildred (Nilles) Harpenau. He attended school... -
Alice Dvorak-Gorsett (11/23/20)Alice Dvorak-Gorsett was born on March 28, 1925, on a farm near Sanborn in O’Brien County. Her parents were Gerrit and Johanna (De Kruif) Vant Hof. Alice attended country school at Franklin 4 and 5.... -
Timothy Bratvold (11/23/20)Timothy Lee Bratvold, 60, of Le Mars, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Tim was born Feb. 7, 1960, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the son of Duane and Janice (Smutzler) Bratvold. Tim spent his career as a...
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Anniversary: David and Pam Kroll (11/23/20)David and Pam Kroll will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Pam Rose and David Kroll were married Nov. 27, 1970. The couple is currently retired and enjoys spending... -
Anniversary: Jim and LuElla Rolfes (11/23/20)Jim and LuElla Rolfes will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. LuElla Meyer and Jim Rolfes were married on Nov. 28, 1970, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars with... -
Anniversary: Robert and Mary Fulton (10/30/20)Mary and Robert Fulton of Le Mars, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 5, 2020. They will celebrate the occasion with their family. The couple has two children: Jeffery Fulton of...
Help Wanted
Business Manager at Arts Center. Join the creative team at the Le Mars Arts Center! 32-40 hr/wk. Duties include budgeting, bookkeeping, HR, facility and inventory management, operating the Gift Shop and overseeing exhibits and events. Send resume to Le Mars Arts Center, PO Box 723, Le Mars 51031 or drop off at 200 Central Avenue SE.
Auctions
LIVE / INTERNET AUCTION Saturday, December 5, 2020, Sale Time 10:30 A.M. Live/Internet Bidding Begins at 11:00 A.M. 25772 Quest Ave, Remsen, IA 51050 Directions: From the Golden Pheasant on Hwy 3 at Remsen, IA go 8 miles South on Hwy 140 then go 1 mile West on C-44 then a 1/2 mile South on Quest Ave or from Kingsley, IA go 8 miles North on Hwy 140 then 1 mile West on C-44 then 1/2 South on Quest Ave. RON & SUE THEISEN, OWNERS 712-540-4922. Klein Realty & Auction Co. & Iowa Auction Group,...
Freebies
Free kittens: Mother cat & three kittens, one white & two black. 546-6608
Help Wanted
Part-Time or Full-Time Office Assistant in Le Mars for a Property Management Company expanding its business. Part- time will be expected to work 2 days per week at minimum. Applicants should be able to type 40+ WPM, honest and very detailed. Experience with Excel and Word would be great! Flexible hours to deal with life's demands. Hourly pay will be subject to experience and performance! Please send cover letter/resume to: Oak Tree Properties Office position, PO BOX 506, Le Mars, IA 51031
Auctions
Retirement Auction Sat, Dec. 5th @ 11:00AM 26132 Marble Ave, LeMars Complete dispersal of JD tractors; Farm equip; Livestock equip; Shop equip; 2018 Polaris Ranger XP900 & more. This line of equip. has had top of the line care!! Sale bill and pics coming soon on our Website & FB pg. Dan & Deb Britt - owners STABE AUCTION & REALTY 712-540-9640
Help Wanted
POSITION AVAILABLE Part-time teaching position for on campus Philosophy and Sociology courses. Masters degree required. Spring semester begins January 11, 2021. For more information contact Dr. Rhonda Pennings, Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 West Park Street, Sheldon, IA 51201, 712-631-5640. AA/EOE
Help Wanted
LE MARS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Lunch Van driver, willing to do multiple tasks, able to lift 30-50 lbs 4.5 hrs/day - $15.53/hr - IPERS Open until filled If interested, apply online at www.lemarscsd.org EOE
Area Apartments for Rent
2 Bedroom Apt. with garage for rent. Merrill, IA. $700 per month. 712-540-0535
For Sale
PAYING CA$H for Junk / Salvage cars, trucks, and vans. Free Towing. Fast Pick-up. Open 24/7 712-899-1865
For Rent
The Shed : Multi-Size storage units available. Call or 712-546-4413