Le Mars Public Works To Close Streets For Repairs
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Street Dept. will be closing a couple of streets beginning on Tuesday, April 7th. The East end of Park Lane will be closed from 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. . We will be closing the road right at Park Lane and 4th Ave. N.E. up to the driveway by the upper parking lot by the volleyball courts . The city will be trimming trees going through there.
The city also plans to close 1st Street Northwest between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue Northwest. A contractor will be doing some street repairs and the city plans to re-open the stretch of street by April 15th, weather permitting.
Reynolds Asking Additional Businesses To Close – Law Enforcement To Step Up Enforcing Coronavirus Rules
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Health officials are reporting a fourth positive case of COVID-19 coronavirus. The reported case involves a male adult between 18 and 40 years of age. During today’s daily briefing, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds reported the latest numbers involving COVID-19 cases in Iowa.
Reynolds says she expects this week to be another difficult week as the numbers are anticipating of rising again. Governor Reynolds is asking businesses to extend the time of being closed until at least April 30th. Reynolds also expanded the businesses that should close.
Reynolds has asked local law enforcement agencies to begin stepping up and enforcing rules about social gatherings. Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens addressed the responsibilities of law enforcement during the time of
coronavirus.
Commissioner Bayans continues to explain the role law enforcement agencies as they protect the safety of Iowans.
Bayans asked Iowans to do what is right by staying at home.
Property Tax Deadline Now Extended Until April 30th
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Treasurer, Shelly Sitzmann, wants the public to know Governor Reynolds issued a new proclamation that extends the penalty date on property tax payments through April 30, 2020 to help give assistance
to Iowans dealing with the impact of Covid19‘s arrival in our state.
Payments can be dropped off in the drop box located inside the lower level entry of the Courthouse 8:00 – 5:00. Payments can also be made online at www.iowatreasurers.org , or mailed to the courthouse at 215 4th Ave SE.
Remember to have your payment postmarked by April 30 to avoid penalty.
The county offices at the Plymouth County Courthouse are closed to the public. Treasurer’s Staff continues to work and can answer any questions by phone or email.
If anyone has questions regarding property taxes, please contact the Treasurer’s office.
Motorcyclist Dies From Hitting Truck After Eluding Police Chase
ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa State Patrol says a Des Moines man who was fleeing an attempted traffic stop died when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a truck. Des Moines station WOI-TV reports that the incident began Saturday night on Interstate 80, when a trooper tried to pull 21-year-old
Aaron Bjork for speeding. The trooper said he clocked Bjork traveling more than 100 mph on the bike. The patrol says Bjork refused to stop, turned around at the Mitchellville exit and fled westbound before rear-ending a truck minutes later near Altoona. Bjork was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Identify Woman Pedestrian Killed During Hit-And-Run Accident
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Police have identified a woman who investigators believe was intentionally run down by a driver and killed as she walked her dog in Des Moines neighborhood. Police say 38-year-old Lauren Rice and her dog, Holiday, were killed in the Sunday morning incident. Officers found Rice and the dog dead at the scene. Police say a pickup truck driven by 49-year-old Jason Robert Sassman jumped a curb, crashed through a utility pole and drove through several yards before hitting Rice and the dog. Police say Sassman continued on in the truck until it became disabled, then fled on foot before he was arrested. He’s charged with first-degree murder and animal neglect.
National Guard Units Come Together To Combat Coronavirus
(Sioux City) — Iowa National Guard soldiers and airmen stationed in northwest Iowa are joining forces to be ready to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Soldiers from the Army National Guard’s 2nd Brigade 34th Infantry Combat Team are joining airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing to establish Joint Task Force West at the Air Guard facility in Sioux City. Army Major Matt Parrino says it’s unique of the three military task forces in Iowa that are responding.
The joint operations center in Sioux City will provide planning, logistics and coordination support to COVID-19 response efforts in western Iowa. Parrino say it will also facilitate a faster response capability, as needed.
Parrino says there are certain types of military vehicles that are available for deployment where necessary.
Soldiers from other units have delivered more than 280 pallets of urgently-needed medical supplies to more than 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Similar Iowa National Guard operations centers are now active at Camp Dodge in Johnston and in Iowa City.
