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LE MARS — There’s just something magical about Christmas time and those who attend the annual Le Mars Lighted Christmas Parade get to experience first-hand a small part of what makes this time of year one of a kind. Since 1997, the lighted parade has put smiles on faces of children and adults, as well as created lasting holiday memories...

LE MARS — Plans are moving forward for a renovation and addition to the Community Wellness Center. At its Tuesday meeting, the Le Mars City Council looked at plans which call for a two-story addition to the front or south side of the building, which will add space for a larger reception area and offices, and cardio area on the lower level and a cycle area on the upper level...

LE MARS — St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars will once again hold a Christmas Tour of Homes, this year from 4:30-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. This is the event’s third year, which is a fundraiser for the youth of the congregation. Four homes are on the tour for visitors this year...

LE MARS — On only his second day on the job, Jacob Widman took his place at the Le Mars City Council meeting and was introduced as the city’s finance/human resources director. His first day was Monday, Dec. 2. In his new position, Widman will oversee all the city’s financial and human resources functions...

LE MARS — A second floor renovation of the One Office Solution building at 36 Central Ave. N.W. in Le Mars is slated to be completed by the end of December. What was once empty space with no stairway access will now become four apartments. Steve and Heidi McNally of Norfolk, Nebraska, have owned the property since 2013...

LE MARS — The Le Mars Community School District’s Board of Education said welcome to two new board members and farewell to two others at its Nov. 25 meeting. After review of the official election results from the Nov. 5 election, Board President Todd Lancaster indicated Angela Catton and Jane Arnold were re-elected to their respective seats representing an at-large position and District 3...

LE MARS — Pioneer Village Christmas Wonderland brings a colorful and fun experience to Le Mars for two weekends in December. The wonderland opens at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, and will be open those hours Sunday, Dec. 8, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15...

LE MARS — A new business in town is hoping to help community members become relaxed in the moment with their skin and soul. Angela Laughton opened Zenergy Skin and Soul Studio, 115 Plymouth St. N.W., at the end of October, offering customized spa facials, back facials, warm gemstone crystal facials and chemical peels. In addition, Zenergy offers an array of energy healing treatments with Vibrational Sound Therapy, crystal healing, Reiki, and chakra balancing sessions...

LE MARS — Four homes decorated for the holidays will be on the Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. The tour will be from 4:30-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. This is the event’s third year, which is a fundraiser for the youth of the congregation. Money raised this year will go to aid the students who are attending the summer service trip to Pine Ridge, South Dakota in June 2020...

LE MARS — The Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars will will be held from 4:30-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. The tour will feature four homes decorated for the holidays and families willing to share their love for Christmas...

LE MARS — Plans are moving forward for a renovation and addition to the Community Wellness Center. At its Tuesday meeting, the Le Mars City Council looked at plans which call for a two-story addition to the front or south side of the building, which will add space for a larger reception area and offices, and cardio area on the lower level and a cycle area on the upper level...