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Jeff’s Foods celebrates Ribbon Cutting (2/2/23)
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ISB donates to MMCRU, Hope Angels (2/2/23)
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Dance Team members perform at ReliaQuest Bowl (2/2/23)The MMCRU Dance Team recently had six members perform in the pre-game and halftime shows at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida, on January 2, 2023. The game was between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Illinois Fighting Illini with Mississippi coming out on top, 19-10...
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ISB donates to several local organizations (1/26/23)
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Remsen man arrested for attempted murder (1/26/23)SIOUX CITY — Francisco J. Tapia, 25, of Remsen, was arrested and booked into the Woodbury County Jail for attempted murder, willful injury causing serious injury, assault while participating in a felony, going armed with intent, possession of a controlled substance, criminal trespassing, and criminal mischief...
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Kids of Remsen enjoy snow day (1/26/23)
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Business, citizen honored at Remsen Chamber Annual Meeting and Dinner (1/19/23)By: Megan SabinThe Remsen Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting and dinner on Monday night, January 9, 2023, at the Golden Pheasant in Remsen with 60 people in attendance, according to Chamber Treasurer Ashley Schuttpelz. A social hour was held from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m...
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2022 Remsen Bell-Enterprise: Year in Review (1/19/23)September The 45th annual Remsen Demolition Derby took place on Saturday night, August 20. The event, sponsored by the Remsen Community Action Club (RCAC), was held at the Remsen Derby Arena. RCAC welcomed six different classes to this year’s derby: Bolt & Chain Compact Team Feature, 80’s/Old Iron Stock Mix Feature, Bolt & Chain Compact Singles 2 Features, Modified Weld Feature, and Free For All Compact Feature. ...
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Genealogy group program on Vietnam War (1/19/23)LE MARS - The monthly meeting of the Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 1:30 p.m., at the fourth-floor study hall of the Plymouth County Historical Museum, 335 1st Avenue SW in Le Mars. Guest speaker Michael Peters, an amateur war historian, will give a presentation on America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The event is free and open to the public...
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Local dance teams compete at ISDTA State Championships (1/12/23)by Allen Hamil, Sports EditorDES MOINES — Local dance teams competed at the Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association state championships Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2022, at Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall. Teams are divided into classes sorted by school size in each of the dance performance categories. Routines are judged on a scale up to 100 points with anything 75 or greater earning a Division I rating...
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Traveling trunk show program at Luxembourg Heritage Society mtg. Jan. 14 (1/12/23)Remsen native Elaine Homan will be spotlighted at the Luxembourg Heritage Society of NW Iowa meeting during a special Plymouth County Historical Museum traveling trunk show program this Saturday, Jan. 14. The meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Remsen Public Library...
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2022 Remsen Bell-Enterprise: Year in Review (1/12/23)May For the second time in less than a month, the Le Mars Daily Sentinel, the Shopper’s Guide and the Remsen Bell have a new owner. It was announced Friday, April 29, 2022, that Iowa Information Media Group purchased the papers from Hallmark Media II, the company that had acquired the products on April 1, 2022, from Rust Publications. ...
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2022 Remsen Bell-Enterprise: Year in Review (1/5/23)January Iowa State Bank (ISB) donated $1,000.00 to the Remsen EMTs to be used towards purchasing a new stretcher and donated $1,000.00 to Hope Angels. They also presented two donations to Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.: one donation of $1,500.00 for the Backpack Program and one donation of $1,500.00 for the Utility Assistance Program. They also donated $1,000.00 to the Remsen Police Department for in-car cameras...
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Final numbers in from 2022 KC Phonothon (1/5/23)
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MMCRU students collect items to help those in need (1/5/23)
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Chamber Christmas lighting contest winners (12/29/22)Representatives of the Remsen Chamber of Commerce traveled the streets of Remsen in search of the most beautiful and unique Christmas lighting in town on Monday, December 19, 2022. This year, the judges decided that the “Clark Griswald” first place should go to John Fiedler at 322 Jackson St. Second place went to Eric and Terra Harpenau at 618 Country Club, and third place honors went to Larry Kobberman at 294 Jackson St...
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Festival of Trees makes comeback through Happy Siesta (12/29/22)By: Megan SabinHappy Siesta Health Care Center hosted the Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 17 from 9:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Remsen Avalon Ballroom. Besides the display of trees and one village display, patrons enjoyed a silent auction, bake sale, taverns, and entertainment...
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County libraries seek slight increase in funding (12/29/22)By Beverly Van Buskirk Lifestyles editorLE MARS — It’s the time of year for the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors to begin the budget process. Librarians from the five libraries of Plymouth County attended the supervisors’ meeting Dec. 6 to make a request for funding from the county for the 2023-24 fiscal year...
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Iowa State Bank hosts Christmas Open House and Chamber Coffee (12/29/22)
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Festival of Trees Displays Holiday Spirit (12/22/22)
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19th Annual Olde Fashioned Christmas event continues tradition (12/22/22)By: Megan SabinThe 19th Annual Olde Fashioned Christmas took place on Monday, December 5, 2022. Festivities began at 5 p.m. with a cookie exchange, sponsored by the Remsen churches, in the V.F.W. Hall. Refreshments, goodies, gift drawings, activities, and more were available at participating Remsen businesses from 5:30-8 p.m., to welcome in the Christmas spirit...
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Christmas Chamber Coffee and Open House celebrated at American Bank (12/22/22)
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Holiday cheer for Olde Fashioned Christmas (12/15/22)
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Happy Siesta to host festival of trees at the Avalon (12/15/22)By Sarah LaBrune-JongelingPlymouth County residents are invited to deck the halls of the Avalon Ballroom in Remsen this weekend. The Happy Siesta Care Center is hosting the event with plans to unveil an architect’s rendering of the new addition to the facility. The new addition will include an expansion of the dietary and dining room areas, landscaping and an activity room...
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Remsen Lions provide vision tests for youngsters (12/15/22)