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Saturday News, October 3rd

Le Mars Community 2020 Homecoming

(Le Mars) — Le Mars Community High School crowned the 2020 Homecoming King and Queen immediately following the Friday night game. This year the honor of Homecoming King went to Kutter Wright, the son of Ryan and Tifany Wright.
The crowning of the Homecoming Queen was awarded to Caroline Meis, the daughter of Dave and Linda Meis. Wright is active in hockey, student council, leadership club and the National Honor Society. Wright also participates with the tennis team, and Quiz Bowl. Kutter Wright plans to attend Iowa State University.

Caroline Meis is active in Cross Country, band, orchestra, and she too, participates in tennis and the Quiz Bowl. Caroline plans to study microbiology at Iowa State University. Congratulations to Kutter Wright and Caroline Meis for being named the Le Mars Community High School 2020 Homecoming King and Queen.

 

 

 

Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department Respond To Grain Dryer Fire

(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department responded to a call regarding a grain dryer that had caught on fire. The fire was reported at about 7:11 a.m. Saturday morning at 14634 county road K-42. Firefighters were on the scene for more than two hours.

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Sioux County Authorities Investigate Burnt Vehicle With Dead Person

(Orange City) — The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a vehicle on fire that occurred 1/4 mile into a corn field, about one and a half miles north of Ireton.  The incident was reported Friday evening at about 8:57 p.m.

Upon further investigation, responders discovered a 2007 Jeep Commander fully engulfed by fire.  The body of a person was discovered inside the Jeep.  The person was pronounced dead at the scene by the Sioux County Medical Examiner.

The body was transported to the Iowa Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny, Iowa for an autopsy.  The name of the deceased is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of relatives.  The incident remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office.

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Ireton Ambulance and Ireton Fire Department.

 

 

 

Governor Reynolds Visits With Floyd Valley Healthcare Officials About COVID-19

(Le Mars) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was in Le Mars Friday morning and visited with administration officials with Floyd Valley Healthcare. She wanted to inquire about the TestIowa site located at Floyd Valley, as well as discuss the latest COVID-19 trends with Plymouth County and northwest Iowa
having a rise in the number of positive cases. Reynolds was asked about President Trump and the First Lady testing positive for COVID-19. She says she wishes the president and his wife well, and for a speedy recovery.

As for how the president’s re-election campaign will be impacted, Reynolds says President Trump is surrounded by a strong team of surrogates that will help spread his message. She says she is pleased with the president’s many accomplishments.

The governor shared with reporters that she has frequently been tested for COVID-19, and has tested negative each time.

Reynolds informed news reporters that at one time she did contract a cold, but conducted COVID-19 testing to make certain it was only a cold.

Dr. Paul Parmalee visited with Governor Reynolds and informed her of his many produced videos through Floyd Valley’s popular Facebook social media postings, as an effort to keep the community informed about the latest COVID-19 developments. Those videos have resulted in having between 5,000
and 8,000 viewings per video. Governor Reynolds also spoke briefly with the staff members that perform the TestIowa coronavirus testing at Floyd Valley.

 

 

 

Museum To Host “Log Cabin Day”

(Le Mars) — This Saturday, visitors to the recently re-opened Plymouth County Historical Museum can go back in history as the museum celebrates “Log Cabin Day.” Judy Bowman serves as the museum’s administrator and says this
marks the sixth year to celebrate the log cabins. She says the museum is fortunate to be able to showcase two different types of log cabins.

Bowman says the afternoon festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the east lawn of the museum, and it will be filled with pageantry and music from the days of pioneers and log cabins.

Admission is free for the Log Cabin celebration, as well as with entrance to the museum. The Plymouth County Historical Museum official says food will also be served during the afternoon celebration.

If inclement weather should occur, Bowman says the celebration will take place in the museum’s “Old Central” gymnasium. The museum is again open, however, according to Bowman it does have limited hours and days that it is open to the public. The county museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday afternoons between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Le Mars Hosting “Fall Festival”

(Le Mars) — Le Mars is hosting the “Fall Festival” today with several events scattered throughout the community. Michaela Brown helped coordinate the program that includes shopping, music, and a bit of history. Brown says shoppers will want to visit the many downtown businesses for fun and prizes.

Brown says the Fall Festival includes a craft and vendor show taking place at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds.

If you are interested in viewing different types of quilts, Brown says you may want to visit the Central Avenue Events Center.

Brown says there will be lots of musical entertainment as part of the Fall Festival.

There are also events at both the Plymouth County Historical Museum and at the Le Mars Arts Center that are part of the Fall Festival.