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Wednesday, September 8, 2021 marked the 41st Annual Plymouth County Knights of Columbus Phonothon and its success continues to grow. Ninety percent of the proceeds from the fundraiser go to benefit Life Skills Training Center, with the remaining 10 percent helping the Special Olympics. ...

Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc., hosted their Annual Chamber Hot Dog Feed on Friday, September 10, 2021, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., in their garage building. Members from the community came together to enjoy hot dogs, chips, cookies, and water.

REMSEN — Middle school students at Remsen St. Mary’s School have a new class added to their curriculum this year. Computer science will now be taught in middle school. St. Mary’s Principal Kim Phillips indicated that’s just one focus on academics that’s being done to prepare for the 2021-22 school year...

Theme: Disney MMCRU HS Dress-up Days Monday, Sept. 13: Monsters U (wear your favorite college gear) Tuesday, Sept. 14: Disney Characters (dress up as your favorite character/dynamic duo/group) Wednesday, Sept. 15: Color Day (Freshmen - Red, Sophomores - Green, Juniors - White, Seniors - Black)...

This year, assisted living communities around the country will be celebrating National Assisted Living Week from September 12 through September 18. “Compassion, Community, Caring" is this year's theme for National Assisted Living Week. The history of National Assisted Living Week from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) website https://www.ahcancal.org stated, “Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. ...

After more than 48 years of devoted service, Karen Bartolozzi will retire from Iowa State Bank. She will be deeply missed by all, but we can only feel happy for her after so many years of dedication. Karen joined the company in 1973 right after graduating from high school. ...

REMSEN — MMCRU students returned to the classroom Monday, Aug. 23, with hopes for a normal school year. “According to the data we have received thus far, our kids essentially are caught up,” Superintendent Dan Barkel said about the effects of COVID on student learning. “Our districts’ students saw positive growth last year to make up for any deficiencies from the previous shortened school year. Our teachers did a magnificent job to address deficiencies and our kids worked hard to improve.”...

Remsen has experienced some power outages during the past week. On Thursday, August 26, the City of Remsen gave the following update to Remsen citizens about these power outages on their Facebook page: “On August 20, a power outage occurred affecting a large portion of the City. ...

The Plymouth County Knights of Columbus members are preparing for the 41st Annual Plymouth County KC Phonothon, which raises funds for people with disabilities and specifically Life Skills Training Center in Le Mars, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Life Skills...

ALTON/REMSEN — The fourth annual Ryder Cup competition was held at Remsen Golf Club and Sioux Golf and Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 22. After Saturday in Alton, the Best Ball and Alternate formats ended with a lead by Sioux Golf of 11-5 by the eight two-man teams from each course...

The 44th annual Remsen Demolition Derby took place on Saturday night, August 21. The event, sponsored by the Remsen Community Action Club (RCAC), was held at the Remsen Derby Arena. RCAC welcomed four different classes to this year’s derby: Bolt & Chain Compact Singles, 80's/Old Iron Stock Mix, Limited Weld, and Two-Man Bolt & Chain Compact Teams. This year, there were a total of 57 cars participating. Children ages four to nine also got a chance to participate in the Power Wheels Derby...

PLYMOUTH CO. — Three Remsen area brothers, Mark, William and Jerome Loutsch, were honored with the Iowa Farm Environmental Leadership Award during a ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Iowa State Fair. Mark Loutsch attended the ceremony to represent the family...

REMSEN — The Faith communities of Remsen-Marcus-Oyens have welcomed a new priest to lead them. The Rev. Timothy Pick, a Le Mars native, officiated his first masses the weekend of July 10 and 11. The faith community includes St. Mary’s Parish, Remsen and Holy Name Parish in Marcus, along with the the former St. Catherine’s Church in Oyens...

Remsen St. Mary's adds eight new teachers to its staff for the 2021-2022 school year. The new year begins on Monday, August 23, 2021. Serving as Remsen St. Mary’s three-year-old Preschool Teacher will be Miss Emilee Book. She grew up in Anthon and Hornick, graduating from River Valley High School in 2013. She...

The Remsen Bell-Enterprise office in Le Mars will be closed Mon., Sept. 6, due to the Labor Day holiday. Ad and article submissions deadline for the Sept. 9 issue of the Bell will be Thurs., Sept. 2 at 3:00 p.m. Have a great Labor Day!

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The Remsen EMTs are pleased to announce that Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer donated $5,000.00 toward the purchase of a new ambulance, as part of their company sponsorship program. Homan Ag helped secure the grant through Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer and presented the donation to the Remsen EMTs on Monday, August 16, 2021. Pictured above from left: Dick Homan, Josh Sievers, and Luke Homan of Homan Ag, present the check to John Hansen of the Remsen EMTs...

The gym at Remsen St. Mary's Schools is ready for the new school year. Thanks again to the Larry and Mary Ellen Ruden family for purchasing the gym for our 2021-2022 school year! It will be called the Mary Ellen Ruden - Family Of Faith Gym!

The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union Community School District welcomes ten new teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. The new school year begins on Monday, August 23, 2021. Breeana De Vos Ms. Breeana De Vos will be teaching Vocal Music for grades fifth through twelfth at MMCRU...

Several businesses, organizations, and volunteers came together on a beautiful Tuesday night, August, 3, 2021, from 5-8 p.m., to celebrate National Night Out. This event was hosted by the Remsen Police Dept., Remsen EMS, Remsen Fire Dept., and Remsen Chamber and was held in downtown Remsen...

LE MARS/REMSEN — A Le Mars man has been ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Sioux City Diocese and will serve his parish of St. Mary’s in Remsen. Doug Heeren was one of eight new deacons ordained in a special service June 5 at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City with Bishop Walker Nickless officiating...

The Remsen Chamber of Commerce held their 23rd Annual Golf Tournament on Wed., August 4, 2021, with a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start at the Remsen Golf Course. Twenty-four teams participated in the four-person best ball golf outing. The top three finishers in the First Flight of the tournament were first place - MMCRU Schools, second place - Carl’s Body Shop Team 2, and third place - Remsen Golf Course...