Le Mars Police Arrest Several Juveniles For Marijuana Possession
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Police Department have arrested several juveniles and
young adults following a complaint of under age drinking and possible drug use.
Late evening of June 3rd, the Le Mars Police went to 1414 16th Avenue southeast.
Upon arrival, officers encountered numerous subjects inside the residence and
several subjects who had been seated in a vehicle parked in the driveway.
Suspected marijuna usage, drug paraphernalia, and miscellaneous containers of
alcohol were also observed inside the residence. Officers secured the vehicle and
the residence while search warrants were obtained. Several bags and containers
with small amounts of marijuana, along with drug paraphernalia, and many containers
of beer and liquor were seized from the residence and the parked vehicle. The
police arrested and apprehended the following individuals: 16 year old Kimbrelyn
Streker and 17 year old Race Streker both of Le Mars. They were both charged with
possession of marijuana, a serious misdemeanor, and under age possession of
alcohol, a simple misdemeanor. 17 year old Raquel Yoerger of Le Mars was charged
with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and under age
possession of tobacco. 18 year old Andrew Dietrich of rural Le Mars was charged
with possession of marijuana and under age possession of alcohol. Tanner Gesink,
18, of Le Mars was charged with possession of marijuana and under age possession of
alcohol. Dietrich and Gesink were jailed until they could post bond or appear
before a judge. The Strekers and Yoeger were cited into juvenile court and
released to parents or guardians. The Le Mars police indicated in their news
release that other arrests are possible as officers continue to investigate.
Secondary Roads Department To Close Marble Avenue
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Secondary Roads Department will be closing Marble
Avenue between 300th Street and 310th Street beginning today. Work crews will be
replacing an old bridge with a new culvert pipe. The road is expected to be closed
until July 15th.
Supervisors Continue To Discuss Paving Proposal
(Le Mars) –Plymouth County Board of Supervisors continued to discuss a paving
request during their weekly meeting Tuesday morning. The request is being made by
Neil Anthony of Anthony Trucking. At issue is a request to pave a portion of Lake
Avenue from county road C-38 heading south. The original request asked the county
to consider paving a stretch of the road extending 470 feet to the south. Plymouth
County Supervisors had said that Anthony would need to finance at least two-thirds
of the paving cost, which originally was estimated at over $100,000. Anthony
initially suggested he finance $30,000 of the original paving cost, but the
supervisors indicated Anthony would need to have more of an investment, since
Anthony was the primary benefactor to having the road paved. Anthony Trucking has
offered a counter proposal to the county to pave 250 feet. County engineer Tom
Rohe submitted a new estimate to the counter proposal which would be approximately
$68,770. Rohe says Anthony indicated if the county did not want to pave the road,
would the county, at the very least, be willing to widen the intersection so trucks
could turn more easily.
Rohe informed the county supervisors that Anthony indicated the intersection has
too much of a tight radius for turning trucks.
The county engineer explained to the supervisors what would be required if they
only wanted to widen the intersection, and not perform any paving.
Supervisor chairman Jim Henrich suggested the county perform the grading and widen
the intersection, and then wait to see if that would solve most of the problems.
Supervisor Mark Loutsch says he is opposed to the idea of paving the small stretch
of roadway, but he has concerns there may be additional problems with proper
drainage if the paving doesn’t include the original distance of 470 feet.
The supervisors again did not take any formal action on the issue, but Supervisor
Craig Anderson agreed to accompany Tom Rohe to meet with Anthony to see what
compromise may be reached.
In other action, the county supervisors approved the request by the Plymouth County
Secondary Roads Department to purchase new computerized survey equipment. County
engineer Tom Rohe informed the county board the total cost would be at $38,447.
However, he says Transit Works of Lincoln, Nebraska, the company that sells
professional survey equipment is offering a $5,000 rebate on the return of the
older survey equipment. Rohe says the company has indicated within a year or two,
the company would not be servicing the old survey equipment.
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled For Corn Growers On Litigation Case
(Le Mars) — MidwestCornLawsuit.com will be hosting an informational town hall
meeting in Le Mars, scheduled for Tuesday, July 5th. The attorney hosting the
meeting will cover the litigation against Syngenta Ag. All corn growers in the
area are being encouraged to attend. Back in 2009, Syngenta released a new strain
of corn seed into the United States market before receiving import approval from
China. Without import approval for this strain, known as Agrisure Viptera, China
rejected U-S corn shipments in 2013 and 2014, causing global collapse in U-S corn
prices. The export market disruptions with China cost U-S farmers billions of
dollars. All U-S corn growers, regardless of whether or not they planted Syngenta
seed, were impacted by this market disruption. In addition, to individual farmers,
landlords, grain elevators, transporters, and others in the supply chain may be
able to file a claim in order to be made whole by Syngenta. Over 45,000 corn
farmers across the United States have already filed suit, as have large
agricultural companies including Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland. The
informational town hall meeting will be held at the Pizza Ranch restaurant located
at 11 Central Avenue in Le Mars.
Interstate 29 Accident Leaves Two Injured
(Sioux City) — Authorities are investigating an accident that occurred on
Interstate 29 on Tuesday afternoon at about 12:13 p.m. 19 year old Sydney Wallin
of Bellevue, Nebraska was traveling northbound on I-29 when she was passing a dark
colored vehicle. Witnesses say the dark colored car drifted towards Wallin’s
vehicle causing her to swerve and lose control. Wallin’s vehicle went across the
Interstate and struck a tree in the east ditch. Wallin and her passenger Reid J.
Wondra, also 19 of Bellevue, were both taken to Mercy Medical Center for treatment.
Their conditions are not being released. Woodbury County Sheriff’s office is
asking the public for their assistance. Anyone with information regarding the
second vehicle is asked to contact the Woodbury County Sheriff’s office. Reponding
to that accident were the Salix Fire Department, Salix Ambulance, Mercy Air Care,
and the Woodbury County Emergency Services.
Kiwanis Incredible Cow Splash Results
(Le Mars) — Last evening at 6:30, several floating rubber cows, about the size of
a bathtub toy, were dropped into Willow Creek for the Kiwanis Incredible Cow
Splash. The river’s current quickly carried the floating cows downstream. A few
people had gathered at the bridge on 4th Avenue northeast to see if there selected
cow would be one of the lucky winners. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first
four finishers. Those with the first cows to float across the finish line
included: 1st place cow belonged to Travis Ritz of Le Mars and 2nd place went to
Jen Jorgenson of Salix Iowa and 3rd place went to Dan Rexwinkel of Le Mars and 4th
place went to Chuck Vande Water from Le Mars.
