(Le Mars) — A sure sign of a community’s growth is to look at the number of building permits issued during the year. During the Le Mars City Council meeting held Tuesday, city code enforcement officer, Jason Vacera offered to city officials a review of the number and the construction costs. Vacera says there were 25 new homes that have been built in Le Mars during this past year, which is higher than the previous year.
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Vacera says the city also saw an increase in the new and renovated industrial and commercial properties.
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Vacera says city officials are always hopeful existing businesses and industries choose to expand, rather than move from Le Mars. He says city leaders try to encourage new employees at those expanding businesses to settle in Le Mars.
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