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DES MOINES — This week and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and number of passengers...

(Sentinel Photo by Kim Fickett) Sydney Logan and Ethan Peters were crowned the 2019 Gehlen Catholic homecoming queen and king during coronation ceremonies held Friday afternoon.

LE MARS — A program on texting and driving was hosted by Le Mars D.A.R.E. Wednesday at the Wells Visitor Center and Ice Cream Parlor. Cliff Hageman, who was seriously injured and lost a leg in a motorcycle/car accident caused by distracted drive, presented a message on his mission to stop texting and driving. ...

LE MARS — Pick out your best pumpkin, decorate it and slap some axles and wheels on it and get ready for the third annual Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Pumpkin Races. The event will be held from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, inside Total Motors. “It’s such a fun event to help coordinate,” said Mitch Christoffel, Total Motors marketing manager. ...

LE MARS — The Le Mars City Council took up the request by Galles Enterprises for city assistance with its development of Choicewood Apartments. At its Oct. 1 meeting, the council heard a request by Galles Enterprises for city assistance in the form of private utility service costs associated with Phases 3 and 4 of Choicewood Park Apartments. ...

PLYMOUTH CO. — Absentee ballots for the Nov. 5, combined city/school election became available Thursday, Oct. 17, in the auditor’s office at the Plymouth County Courthouse during regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Absentee ballots may be cast in person at the auditor’s office until 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4. This is the first combined city/school election in Iowa since it was required by Iowa Law last year...

LE MARS — Changes in state law has resulted in two board policy changes for the Le Mars Community School District. The board dealt with both changes at its Oct. 14 meeting. A change in school bus passenger restraints is now required by legislative changes to Iowa Code 281, Chapter 43...

PLYMOUTH CO. — The vision of 4-H in Iowa is, “Preparing Iowa’s youth to be successful, contributing members of society.” “4-H welcomes young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, empowering them to create positive change in their communities,” according to www.4-H.org...

LE MARS — The Le Mars City Council took action on a “no parking” request from Brian Harpenau, general manager of Le Mars Agri Center, in the 200 block of First Avenue Southwest. At the Oct. 1 council meeting, Harpenau asked the city council to consider making specific areas near their facilities “No Parking.”...

LE MARS — Good Samaritan Society – Le Mars, along with other organizations and volunteers, will be partnering to give back to seniors in the community, again this year. This year, 50 packets containing a grabber tool, night light and fall prevention information will be given away by Good Samaritan Society - Le Mars on Saturday, Oct. 19. The packets will also include a File of Life medical emergency kit...

PLYMOUTH CO. — The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County presented 23 groups from across the county with grants totaling $120,000 during an Oct. 10 event in Le Mars. Executive Board Member Kelly Nashleanas announced each grant award, with board member Rick Bohle presenting the checks...

LE MARS — Total Motors is once again doing their part to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the month of October. For the third year, the car dealership with locations in Le Mars and Orange City, will be donating $100 for every car sold in October to help fight breast cancer...

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a four part series on the domestic violence epidemic seen not only throughout the United States, but specifically Plymouth County. Throughout the series, we will take a look at how this issue is a constant battle through the eyes of the advocates, law enforcement officials, and prosecution...

PLYMOUTH CO. — A section of County Road C-60 will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, for construction. Between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., a little over a 300-foot stretch of C-60 will be closed down so the railroad crossing in Hinton can be repaired. The crossing, just east of the intersection with Hwy 75 will be closed by the Union Pacific Railroad for one day to repair the crossing and a section of the railroad tracks...

LE MARS — Gehlen and Spalding Catholic will pay tribute to “Friends” in celebration of Homecoming 2019 the week of Oct. 14-18. Just like all “Friends” episodes were titled with “The One Where...” so to is this year’s theme which embraces the TV show’s popularity in the 2000’s...

PLYMOUTH CO. — With Monday, Oct. 14 commemorating Columbus Day, a national holiday recognized by the federal government, there will be no Daily Sentinel published. Celebrated on the second Monday of October, Columbus Day remembers the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492...

PLYMOUTH CO. — “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater learning, my hands to larger service and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.” That is the 4-H pledge, one that is repeated at every 4-H meeting...

LE MARS — Floyd Valley Healthcare and the Sioux City Musketeers have once again teamed up to present their Hot Shots program for the 2019-2020 hockey season. The Hot Shots Program will features six children throughout the Musketeers upcoming season...

AKRON — In today’s world everyone wants access to the news, Internet, and even cable television, faster and at their fingertips. Premier Communications is continuing its effort to make that a reality for its customers and non-customers alike as part of its exchange rebuild project...

LE MARS — Fourth, fifth and sixth grade students from Le Mars Community and Gehlen Catholic Schools attended the kickoff to the Le Mars Optimist Club’s “Just Say No” campaign for 2019-20. The LCS Middle School auditorium was filled with cheers of “Just Say No” by the time the 1:30 p.m. assembly concluded...

LE MARS — The Le Mars City Council has chosen a construction manager for the Community Wellness Center addition/renovation project. After sending out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to eight entities for the position, the city received three responses...

LE MARS — His church has always been an important part of Blake Dirksen’s life. When it came time to do an Eagle Scout project, he looked to All Saints Parish. “I wanted to do something for the church and cemetery because my family belongs to the church, and I have family members buried at the cemetery,” Dirksen said. ...

(Photo Contributed) Akron-Westfield crowned Daytona Foley and McKenna Van Eldik their homecoming king and queen during coronation ceremonies held last Thursday.

DES MOINES — Le Mars Hy-Vee Gas Pay at the Pump service was one of the locations recently affected by the store’s payment card data incident. The location, 1201 12th Ave. S.W., was affected between Dec. 14, 2018-July 29, 2019. Hy-Vee recently provided additional information about the payment card incident that they first reported on Aug. ...

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a four part series on the domestic violence epidemic seen not only throughout the United States, but specifically Plymouth County. Throughout the series, we will take a look at how this issue is a constant battle through the eyes of the advocates, law enforcement officials, and prosecution...