Sheriff’s Office Investigates One Vehicle Roll-over Accident
(Le Mars) — On Sunday, November 11th at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a single vehicle crash with injuries near C16 and K42. The driver was transported to Floyd Valley Hospital by ambulance. Agencies that assisted in this crash include
Le Mars Fire Department, Le Mars Police Department, Mercy Air Care and Iowa State Patrol. The crash is still under investigation by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office.
Susan Konz Named November “Employee of the Month”
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce awarded its “Employee of the Month” honors to an employee of Donagal Insurance. Susan Konz was presented the honor. She was nominated by Dan Hystad.
Susan Konz began her career with LeMars Mutual Insurance Company on November 15, 1993 as an Office Claims Representative Trainee. Over the past 25 years Susan advanced to the position of Office Claims Representative and then into
her current role as the Claims Supervisor of the Casualty Unit.
Susan has witnesses changes in the size of the department and how technology has changed the manner in which insurance claims are handled. She has always been a positive individual who is a leader and important member of the LeMars Claims Team. She will assist others as needed, is reliable in
completing her job duties and is willing to put in extra time due to increased claims activity. She will always share her knowledge with those she supervises and does a great job working to improve their claims handling skills.
Due to Susan’s many years of dedication to the company, her positive attitude in the office, her ability to work well with others and her willingness to give extra effort for the good of the Donegal Insurance Group, I believe Susan is a great individual for this award.
Congratulations and thank you Susan for the past 25 years and being honor as the LeMars Area Chamber of Commerce November Employee of the Month.
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor To Re-open On Monday, November 19th
Le Mars, Iowa — The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor is scheduled to reopen Monday, November 19th at 10:00 am, marking the completion of the first phase of construction.
Upon reopening, the Parlor will offer limited service, but plenty of ice cream! The second floor of the Parlor is closed to allow construction to continue. Gift Shop items are currently unavailable, but a small selection will be added in December. Visitors will have seating options in the newly added event space (formerly Timmy’s Catering building.)
The Parlor initiated the major remodel in October. Transformation of the venue will eventually allow visitors to learn through several interactive exhibits about the history of ice cream, a look back on the stories of Le Mars and Wells, a peek at how ice cream is made in the Ice Cream Capital of the World, and a look at the Wells’ family of ice cream brands. The
completed new venue, which will debut during Le Mars’ Ice Cream Days next June, will also feature a right-size seating section for kids and a new outdoor rooftop area, to make the sweetest spot on main street, even sweeter!
To celebrate the completion of phase one and to thank the public for patience during our interrupted hours and service at the Parlor, cones and one-scoop sundaes are $1.00 off, Monday, November 19 through November 25.
The Parlor will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Phase two of construction will close the Parlor again March 1 to be complete in time to celebrate grand reopening during the annual Ice Cream Days in Le Mars, June 12 – 15, 2019.
The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor is located in downtown Le Mars at 115 Central Ave NW.
Sioux City Residents Board Bus To Witness Commissioning of USS Sioux City
(Sioux City) — Around 50 people departed Sioux City on a passenger bus Thursday noon for Annapolis, Maryland, the home of the U-S Naval Academy, and the sight for the commissioning of the USS Sioux City. The riders will be on the bus for the next 24 hours, stopping only for meals along the way before arriving at the U-S Naval Academy for Saturday morning’s ceremonies. Kim Huffman is making the trip with her son, Preston.
The Huffmans and their group will tour the ship after they arrive, and are looking forward to other events.
Sue Levay and her husband are the hosts and head counters for the trip.
The Levay’s son is in the Navy and will fly in to join them for the commissioning.
Evacuation At Law Enforcement Academy
JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) – Officials say nearly 60 people with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning were sent to hospitals after a building was evacuated at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in suburban Des Moines.
City of Johnston firefighters and medics responded Thursday morning to the academy, which sits inside Camp Dodge. City spokeswoman Janet Wilwerding says 56 people were taken to area hospitals for treatment. A Camp Dodge spokesman, Lt. Col. Michael Wunn, says none of the people hospitalized was in serious condition.
Academy officials didn’t immediately return messages left by The
Associated Press.
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