(Le Mars) — Le Mars Mayor Dick Kirchoff says he is pleased with the many accomplishments the city has achieved in 2019, and believes the year ahead will prove to be equally progressive. In an interview with KLEM radio, Kirchoff reflected on this past year noting the progress the city has made through the Community Betterment Projects. He points to the reason for the
success of Le Mars is based on a team effort with Le Mars residents, business leaders, city staff, and many volunteers, all working together.
The mayor reflects on those successful and completed projects from 2019.
Kirchoff says he receives numerous compliments from various people upon the completion of each project. Kirchoff says he is particularly proud of the new housing development that has happened in Le Mars in recent years.
Tourism is a particular interest of Kirchoff, and he says Le Mars tourism has been on the rise due in part to the renovation of the Wells Visitors Center and Ice Cream Parlor, the Brown’s Century Theater, plus many other of the city’s features, including Alley Art, Veteran’s Park, Plymouth County Historical Museum, and even the Plymouth County Fair.
2019 was the year Le Mars celebrated its Sesquicentennial, and Kirchoff points out how that week brought thousands of visitors to the city known as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.”
As for the year 2020, Kirchoff is excited about the renovation construction project for the Community Wellness Center or YMCA. He is also excited about what may evolve as the new Cleveland Park facilities.
The Le Mars mayor says he believes Le Mars will continue to grow and expand, and that additional businesses, industries, and families will come to Le Mars and want to settle here.
