Semi Truck And Pick Up Truck Collide
(Le Mars) — New information is available regarding the semi truck and pick up
truck collision that happened Friday morning. The accident was reported at about
9:35 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 3 and County road K-22. According to the
traffic report, the pick-up truck was heading northbound on K-22 and failed to see
or stop for a stop sign with Highway 3 and K-22. The semi truck and dump trailer
was heading southbound on Highway 3 preparing to make a left hand turn, and head
east on to Highway 3. The driver of the pick-up truck, Gary Johnson of Sioux
City, tried to take evasive action but contact was made by the semi truck into the
left front wheel area of the pick-up truck. Johnson was pinned in the vehicle and
had to be removed by mechanical means by the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department.
Johnson’s pick-up truck is listed as totaled, and Johnson was taken to Unity
Point-St. Lukes in Sioux City with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. In
an earlier report, KLEM news had reported the victim was transported to Mercy
Medical Center. We apologize for the error. The semi truck was a Peterbilt
tractor pulling a bottom dump trailer owned by Henningsen Construction from
Atlantic, Iowa. The driver of the semi-truck was John Davis of Elliot, Iowa.
Davis had a complaint of pain, but was not transported from the scene. The semi
truck has functional damage of approximately $5,000. The Plymouth County
Sheriff’s office was assisted by the Iowa Department of Transportation, Le Mars
Fire and Rescue and Le Mars Ambulance. Charges are pending at this time for
failure to obey a stop sign.
Le Mars Ambulance Service Issues Quarterly Report
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Ambulance Service has submitted its quarterly report for
the period between June 1st and August 31st. The Le Mars Ambulance Service had a
total of 266 calls which was an increase of 19 calls or 7.7 percent from the same
period one year ago. So far for this year, the Le Mars Ambulance Service has
responded to 660 calls compared to 668 calls, or a decrease of 1.2 percent from
the same time period in 2015.
Woodbury County Sheriff Reminds Motorists To Be Aware Of Farm Equipment
(Sioux City) — The Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind
motorists to be aware of farm equipment that will be sharing the roadways this
fall. According to the news release by the Woodbury County Sheriff’s office,
harvest season is fast approaching and the rural roads will see more slow moving
tractor traffic. Motorists are asked to be mindful of additional farm machinery
on the roads and to give those large pieces of equipment room to maneuver.
Fish Kill Reported On Little Floyd River
SHELDON, Iowa (AP) – Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigators are
investigating a fish kill along the Little Floyd River near Sheldon in northwest
Iowa.
The kill was reported Wednesday afternoon and initially appeared to involve a
small number of fish. But a news release Thursday from the department says further
investigation indicates the kill stretched at least three miles and involved
hundreds of fish – mostly small chubs, minnows and suckers.
Several water samples taken Wednesday showed no signs of elevated ammonia,
and there were no obvious signs or smell of manure. However, investigators said
the water was cloudy due to recent rains.
Environmental and fisheries officials are currently assessing the extent of
the fish kill. The investigation continued Thursday.
Clay County Fair Begins Today
(Spencer) — Saturday marks the start of the 99th annual Clay County Fair in
Spencer, sometimes known as the “World’s Greatest County Fair”, and Jeremy
Parsons, the General Manager of the fair says attendees will notice some
improvements.
Parsons says when the new structure is ready for use, it will feature vendors and
exhibitors, and it will replace a traditional long-standing building.
The Clay County Fair has been known to feature a large display of agriculture
equipment, and Parsons says that will again be the case for this year’s fair.
The manager of the Clay County Fair says this year more than $150,000 worth of
free entertainment will be featured on the grounds’ four different stages.
Parsons says admission to the fair is set at nine dollars. Parking at the Clay County Fair is free.
