County Supervisors To Discuss Fireworks
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will discuss the sale and discharge of fireworks during this morning’s meeting. The supervisors will discuss if fireworks will be allowed to be discharged inside the county parks.
The supervisors will also discuss where within the county will be restricted for the sale of fireworks. The Iowa legislature passed this year a new bill allowing for the sale of fireworks, but allowing local and county governments to decide on the location for the discharge of novelty fireworks. Permits are required to sell fireworks, as well as, permits from the county are required for the display of fireworks.
The county board of supervisors will also hold a public hearing on the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget amendment. County engineer Tom Rohe will discuss with the county governing board a permit request from Iowa Lakes Electrical Cooperative
to cross the road within Remsen township. Rohe will also present to the supervisor’s approval right-of-way agreements for two road construction projects.
Bibler’s Murder Trial To Be Further Delayed
(Le Mars) — A hearing was held Monday afternoon for the man accused of stabbing to death his sister. Thomas Bibler faced Judge Jeff Neary today at Plymouth County District Court. Bibler, age 34, is accused of stabbing his sister, 27 year old Shannon Bogh, back in June of 2016. He has pleaded not guilty to the
charge of murder. Bibler has requested to be tried by a judge, and has waived his right to a jury trial. During yesterday’s hearing, a question relating to the state’s psychologist expert witness was raised by the defense. Defense attorney Billy Oadarye objected to the scope of questions that the prosecutor’s
expert wanted to ask the defendant, Thomas Bibler. Judge Neary said in court he will allow the Defense to file a formal motion objecting to the witness’ line of questioning. Neary is giving the Defense until June 2nd as a deadline to file the motion. After that date, Judge Neary will decide whether the expert witness’ questions of Bibler’s mental state will be admitted for court.
Plymouth County Attorney, Darin Raymond informed the court, that there have been other precedent cases within Iowa, and urged Judge Neary to look at those previous cases. As for a trial date, no date has been established, but court officials believe at the earliest it may be in mid-July or could be pushed back
to August or September.
Thomas Bibler is being led into Plymouth County District Court
Walmart Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty To Theft
(Le Mars) — The man accused of robbing the Le Mars Walmart store back in August of 2014 pleaded guilty to the felony charge of second degree theft and assault with a deadly weapon. 27-year old Christopher Wayne Hinnenkamp originally from
Minnesota appeared in Plymouth County District Court on Monday afternoon.
Hinnenkamp had apparently stolen $6,400 in cash from the Le Mars Walmart store during the early morning hours of August 28, 2014. Hinnenkamp was later arrested in Texas. He has been serving a sentence in Texas for theft, but was extradited back to Iowa. Hinnenkamp has been identified as a former Walmart
security employee in Minnesota. In addition to robbing the Le Mars Walmart store, he is also accused of attempting to rob two other Walmart stores in Texas. As part of the plea agreement, Hinnenkamp was ordered to pay back the Le Mars Walmart store the amount of $6,400. He must finish his Texas sentence, but
following that sentence, he will return to Iowa to serve his prison sentence.
Hinnenkamp could face a maximum of ten years in prison with fines of up to $7,500. Judge Jeff Neary has scheduled sentencing date for June 6th.
Two-Vehicle Accident Occurs At Highway 3 And K-64
(Oyens) — An accident involving two vehicles occurred Monday afternoon at about 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 3 and county road K-64, about a mile south of Oyens. The Oyens Fire Department and Oyens Ambulance along with the Le
Mars Fire and Rescue Department and Le Mars Ambulance Services responded to the accident scene. There was one injury associated with the accident and the victim was transported to Floyd Valley Health Care with what was thought to be
minor injuries. Remsen Police and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s office also responded to the scene. Traffic on Highway 3 was stopped for only a few minutes. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident. The names of the accident victims are not yet known.
National EMT Week
(Le Mars) — This week marks the recognition of Emergency Medical Technician Week, a time when we honor those people that respond to our emergencies, and provide aid and transport to a hospital. Kevin Rollins of Remsen has been volunteering as an E-M-T for more than 37 years.
Rollins says it is a large time commitment and expense to become certified as an E-M-T.
Rollins says to become a paramedic, it requires even more expense and education training.
The Remsen Ambulance volunteer says a problem, not only with Remsen, but with many communities is to find enough volunteers to serve as an E-M-T.
The Remsen Ambulance Service will be hosting a Chamber Coffee Wednesday morning at the Remsen Ambulance Building, and then Thursday evening they will hold a fund raising event.
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