Thousands Of People View Annual Christmas Lighted Parade
(Le Mars) — The weather was nearly perfect allowing for thousands of people to gather on Central Avenue Saturday evening for the annual Christmas Lighted Parade. The parade featured some of the traditional lighted floats, as well as several new floats that were added. People up and down Central Avenue were waving to the parade entries, wishing them a “Merry Christmas”. Many showed their excitement for the festive event. Organizers of the parade were pleased with the turnout and the entries.
City Council Discussing Whether ATV’s And Snowmobiles Should Be Allowed On Streets
(Le Mars) — For the last two city council meetings, discussion has focused on all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles, and whether the city should allow such vehicles on the streets of Le Mars. City administrator, Scott Langel, says the city council did approve the first of three readings of the ordinance. He says the council still has the opportunity to amend the city code ordinance for the next two readings. Langel says the city has been discussing whether such vehicles should be registered by the city.
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Langel says another concern expressed by the city council is to make certain all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles are insured for liability.
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The issue was brought to the attention of the city council when a group of ATV owners approached the city, requesting that such vehicles be allowed on the Le Mars city streets.
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Langel says ATV owners want to be able to go from one property to another. He says the city council has indicated a favorable opinion with their request, once all the details have been worked out. The city administrator says the city has already placed some restrictions on where ATV’s and snowmobiles can and cannot operate.
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Sioux County To Build New Airport
MAURICE, Iowa (AP) – Officials in northwest Iowa hope a new airport that’s under construction in Sioux County will boost business.
The $28 million project that has been in the works for more than a decade is expected to be done in 2018.
The airport will replace airports in nearby Orange City and Sioux Center that lack room to expand.
Harold Schiebout is chairman of the airport board. He says the new airport will make the region more attractive to business jets.
The runways at the current airports are too short to provide the extra distance needed in wet or snowy weather.
Sioux City Police Arrest Robbery Suspect
(Sioux City) — Sioux City Police officers responded to a residence robbery, early Sunday morning. The call was reported at the 1400 block of west 2nd street. The victim in the case stated that a suspect entered his home after kicking in the door, and threatened him with a handgun. The suspect left the residence before the police had arrived. However, based on the description of the vehicle given to the officers, the suspect vehicle was located a short time later and the suspect was taken into custody. Police arrested 20 year old Arturo Silvas of South Sioux City, Nebraska. He is currently incarcerated at the Woodbury County jail and is being held without bond. He has been charged with Robbery in the 1st degree, which is a class B felony.
Flags To Be Lowered To Honor Pearl Harbor Day
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered flags lowered to half-staff next week in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
The gubernatorial order would have flags lowered from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Monday.
Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol and on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.
Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
The Dec. 7, 1941, surprise attack by Japan on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii claimed some 2,400 American lives and pushed the U.S. into World War II.
