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PLYMOUTH CO. — An order for removal of junk from the property of 18083 Iris Ave., Le Mars, was handed out by judge Dan Vakulskas in a filing in Plymouth County District Court on Thursday. In his ruling, Vakulskas gave the respondents — Gladys and Justin Harms — until Dec. 31, 2020 to remove the junk with the costs of removal being assessed to the respondents...

LE 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 officers were dispatched to the intersection of Hwy 75 and County Road C-38 for a semi versus passenger car accident...

LE 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 morning after the commission held the initial appeal hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the council chambers...

LE MARS — The City of Le Mars Civil Service Commission held the appeal hearing for former Le Mars police officer Jeremy Singer on Monday. Singer was dismissed from the police force on Sept. 15, 2020, two days after an initial suspension, as social media posts depicting comments and behavior unbecoming of a police officer surfaced...

DES MOINES — Effective Tuesday, a proclamation signed by Governor Kim Reynolds imposed a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Included in the proclamation is the requiring of masks in an indoor public space when unable to social distance for 15 minutes or longer. ...

LE MARS — Le Mars Police Chief Kevin Vande Vegte said it is his department’s stance to educate and inform rather than issue citations in regards to any lack of compliance they may see with Governor Kim Reynold’s recent proclamation. “We want the public to be informed regarding the new proclamation,” Vande Vegte said. “It is our ultimate goal to educate and inform the public of the rules and ask for compliance...

LE 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 came on Thursday morning after the commission held the initial appeal hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the council chambers...

LE 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 an uptick in the virus occurring across the state of Iowa and the country, the Hometown Christmas committee understands we cannot hold our event as originally planned, but we still intend to bring some joy to the Siouxland community this holiday season...

LE MARS — Norman Barker will celebrate a special birthday on Nov. 18 — turning 100 years old. He admits he has been slowing down a bit in the past year, but still manages to keep busy. Barker and his wife, Ruth, moved to Le Mars in 1987 after living on the farm where he was born and raised...

LE 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 way with a “bake-less” bake sale according to auxiliary member Ruth Farley...

LE MARS — The City of Le Mars Civil Service Commission held the appeal hearing for former Le Mars police officer Jeremy Singer on Monday. Singer was dismissed from the police force on Sept. 15, 2020, two days after an initial suspension, as social media posts depicting comments and behavior unbecoming of a police officer surfaced...

LE 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 morning after the commission held the initial appeal hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the council chambers...