County Supervisors To Review Sub-divisions
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting this morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the County Courthouse Boardroom. The supervisors are expected to approve a letter of support for the Siouxland Regional Transit System, and SIMPCO to the U-S Department of Transportation.
The supervisors will hear from attorney Bob Brock, as he will be seeking an extension to file Sitzmann’s Mink Creek Addition. Surveyor, Al Fagan will also appear before the county governing board seeking approval of a minor subdivision, Abrasive Acres number two, located in America township. The county supervisors will also hear from County Engineer, Tom Rohe as he
discusses on-going construction projects, and the Secondary Road Department.
City Crews Repair Water Main
(Le Mars) — City crews are repairing a water main that ruptured near 6th Avenue southwest, under the railroad tracks. Crews are expected to be working on the project for most of the day. Residents within the southwest part of Le Mars may experience some discolored water during the time of
repairs are made.
City Council Expected To Approve Final Plat For Prairieview Addition, Along With Two Paving Projects
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars City Council will meet today at noon at the Council Chambers. The council is scheduled to approve the final plat for the Prairieview Addition to be located near Holton Drive close to the Le Mars Municipal Airport. The council will be notified of an appointment for the Civil Service Commission. Dennis Folkema has agreed to be appointed to fill the unexpired term of James Strickland for a four-year term. The council
will vote on the appointment in August. In action items, the city has received approval from the FAA for the grants to extend the airport’s runway an additional 150 feet. There will be two grants for the project. One for the survey, and the second for the actual construction. The agreements need to be approved and returned to the Federal Aviation Administration by July 27th. The city council will look at two proposed paving projects involving
the Industrial Road, and 24th Street Southwest. The council will decide to schedule public hearings for the paving projects to occur on August 7th with August 21st scheduled as the day to receive and open bids for the projects.
The city council will also review a proposal for the Riverview Heights Subdivision to be located on the northwest side of town.
Police Respond To Vehicle-Bicycle Accident
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Police Department responded to an accident that occurred at the intersection of 12th St. SE/SW and Central Ave. The accident happened on Thursday, July 12th.
Trisha Kunze, age 28 of Le Mars was eastbound on 12th St. SW in a 2017 Dodge Durango. Donald Butcher, of Le Mars was a non-motorist riding his bicycle southbound on Central Ave and had stopped at the stop sign. Kunze failed to yield to the non-motorist and struck the bicycle. Kunze’s vehicle had minor
damage to the front driver’s side bumper and quarter panel. Butcher had minor injuries. Kunze was cited for failing to yield to the pedestrian.
Kunze’s vehicle sustained approximately $1,000.00 in damages.
Life Skills Training Center Prepares For Annual Quilt Auction
(Le Mars) — The upcoming Plymouth County Fair serves as an important function for the Life Skills Training Center of Le Mars, as three of their five fund raising activities happen during the fair. The annual quilt auction, the bossy bingo, and the ice house all serve as financial means for Life Skills. Shelly Thomson with Life Skills says the annual quilt auction, scheduled for Saturday, July 28th at 2:00 p.m. inside Century Hall, is the second highest fund raiser.
Thomson says the number of quilts received so far are on pace with years past. She says quilts will be delivered right up to the time of the auction.
The Life Skills official says they hope to be able to pick up the pace of the auction this year compared to last year.
During the time of the quilt auction there will also be a silent auction. As mentioned, the quilt auction serves as the second highest fundraiser for Life Skills, second to the annual phone-a-thon that takes place in September.
Thomson talks about how much money has been raised in recent years through the quilt auction.
The other fund raising activities that occur during the Plymouth County Fair that benefit Life Skills are the Bossy Bingo and the Ice House with shaved flavored ice cones. We will discuss those activities in an upcoming news update.
Woman Says She Was Frightened By Iowa State Patrol Trooper
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – A woman who reported being harassed by a trooper says an Iowa State Patrol captain failed to act on her report.
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show legislative security
coordinator Shawn Ferguson last year told Capt. Mark Logsdon that she was frightened by Trooper Wade Karp and wanted to be protected from him.
Ferguson wrote that Karp sent her repeated Facebook messages seeking a romantic relationship, and that she had been afraid of him since his service weapon fired in their office in December 2016.
Ferguson wrote that Logsdon told her to confront Karp by herself, calling her a “strong woman.” She says that Logsdon “did not offer me any assistance” and made excuses for Karp’s behavior.
Ferguson ultimately complained to others and Karp was placed on leave last September. He was fired earlier this month.
