Go Fund Me Account Set Up For Shannon Bogh
(Le Mars) — The family of Shannon Bogh has established a couple of accounts
seeking donations to help offset funeral expenses and other anticipated expenses
for the future. Chuck Bogh is an uncle to Shannon and explains how people can
help.
Bogh says the Go-fund-me account was established last evening at 9:30 p.m. and
already this morning, more than $5,000 has been donated.
Truck Hauling Market Cattle Overturns On Highway 75
(Hinton) — A bee is responsible for a semi truck and trailer hauling market cattle
to overturn on Highway 75. The accident happened Monday morning at about 11:25
a.m. about a mile north of Hinton on the southbound lanes. Highway 75 southbound
traffic was detoured for nearly three hours at Merrill on county road C-44 heading
west, and then south on K-22 and back into Hinton on C-60, before it was allowed
back on Highway 75. The truck driver told athorities that a bee had flown into his
cab and he was attempting to kill the bee, when he lost control of his rig. The
semi truck and trailer slid off the highway causing it to overturn. The truck
driver, 56 year old Steve Johnson, is from Osage, Iowa. Johnson did not suffer any
injuries as a result of the accident. The trailer was hauling 40 head of cattle, of
which six head of cattle either died as a result of the accident, or were put down
due to injuries sustained from the accident. Two head of cattle escaped and were
last seen running loose. Local farmers gathered to offer assistance with the
round-up of cattle. Corral gates and livestock trailers were brought to the
accident scene to direct the cattle from the overturned trailer to the awaiting
livestock trailers. Johnson was cited for failure to maintain control. It is not
known where the driver’s destination was with the cattle. At the scene were the
Hinton Fire Department and Hinton Ambulance, Iowa Department of Transportation,
Hinton Police Department, and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office.
Floyd Valley Healthcare Board of Trustees To Meet
(Le Mars) — Floyd Valley Healthcare Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet this
morning beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Floyd Valley Board room. Hospital
administrator Mike Donlin will inform the trustees of the medical staff update.
The trustees will hear a Auxiliary update, as well as an update from Avera. The
Floyd Valley board of trustees will review the results of a recent employee opinion
survey. Mike Donlin will also share with the trustees a general update, as well as
discuss the North Addition Expansion project, and offer an update on the progress
of the Emergency Department renovation project.
Plymouth County Board Of Supervisors To Convene For Meeting
(Le Mars) — Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will convene this morning for
their weekly meeting at the County Courthouse Board Room. The county supervisors
will canvas and certify the votes from last week’s primary election. Plymouth
County Treasurer, Shelly Sitzmann is scheduled to appear before the county
governing board to discuss the suspension of delinquent tax for an individual that
has been deployed in the military. County engineer, Tom Rohe will discuss with the
supervisors various construction projects. Rohe will submit a request for a permit
for a tile crossing in Marion Township, as well as a permit from Frontier
Communications who wishes to conduct work in both Grant and Elgin townships. Rohe
will also ask the county supervisors to approve a construction contract with
Midwest Contracting.
School Board Approves Hiring Contracts
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Community Board of Education met last evening, and
approved several contracts. The school board accepted the resignation of Cody
Kellen as the bus mechanic, but then approved Kellen to accept the position of
Transportation Director. The school board approved the hiring of Tony Gunther as
an assistant football coach for the high school. It was discussed by the school
board about Gunter’s responsibilities as the Athletic Director for Gehlen Catholic,
and whether holding both positions would pose a conflict. The school board
approved the hiring of Patti Achterhoff Kruger as a new elementary principal.
Kruger will take over the responsibilities left vacant by Floyd Athey. Kruger was
most recently the principal at Ortega Middle School for Alamosa School District in
Alamosa, Colorado. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College of
Orange City. In other employee contracts, the school board approved the hiring of
Darci Palsma as a 2nd grade teacher for Kleckholn elementary, Cody Wurth has been
hired as the school district’s Computer Technician, Tyler Phelan was also approved
to serve as the 9-12 Assistant Girl’s basketball coach. At last meeting, Phelan
was hired to serve as the physical education instructor for the elementary schools.
The school board also approved the hiring of Stephanie Buhman as a part-time nurse
and associate.
