Fire Department Issues Quarterly Report
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department has issued its quarterly
report for the months of June through August. The fire and rescue department
responded to a total of 150 calls during the three months. Of the 150, more than
a third of the calls, or 52, were for fires. The Le Mars Fire and Rescue
Department performed 24 rescues and had 34 investigations, which includes accident
clean-up duties. Three times the Le Mars Fire Department offered mutual aid to
Orange City and Akron.
Holz And Huseman Endorsed By Corn Growers
(Johnston) — Republican State Representatives Chuck Holz of Le Mars and Dan
Huseman of Aurelia have received the endorsements of the Iowa Corn Growers
political action committee. The Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC Committee,
includes six farmer-members appointed by the ICGA President comprised of three
democrats and three republicans. They objectively evaluate all candidates
regardless of party affiliation. ICGA PAC decisions are made through an objective
analysis including candidate responses to a survey and their voting record on
ICGA’s policy priorities such as biotechnology, conservation and water quality
funding, ethanol, farm bill, taxes, trade, transportation funding, research, and
value-added agriculture, including livestock.
The success of ICGA’s legislative policy efforts hinges on a bi-partisan approach
to achieving its policy objectives, bringing both sides together for the best
interest of Iowa’s corn farmers. This is why the priorities of ICGA are the only
criteria the PAC uses to make candidate endorsements. All decisions must be
supported by a majority vote which ensures endorsements are non-partisan. The
committee is recognized and respected for its bipartisan approach to achieving the
policy objectives of Iowa corn growers by supporting lawmakers who work to
implement ICGA member priorities. Holz and Huseman are the only local state
lawmakers to receive the corn growers endorsements. The corn growers have also
endorsed U-S Senator Chuck Grassley for Senate and Steve King for Congress.
Dixie Swim Club To Open Production On Friday At Postal Playhouse
(Le Mars) — Five women who were members of a college swim team that hold a
reunion at a North Carolina beach house is the setting for the latest Le Mars
Community Theater’s production entitled “The Dixie Swim Club”. Long-time postal
playhouse volunteer Audrey Scholten is directing the play. Scholten says she
first heard about the play from a friend of hers.
Scholten says the play is slated as a comedy, but it does contain some poignant
moments.
Scholten talks about the cast that will perform “The Dixie Swim Club” and she
explains that each character within the play has some type of flaw.
The fifth cast member is played by Scholten’s daughter, Janelle Bixenman, a
character that seems to always be injury prone, and has some type of injury during
each reunion. Scholten says it has been rewarding to be able to direct her
daughter.
“The Dixie Swim Club” opens Friday, September 16th, at 7:30 p.m. and will have
seven days of straight performances. Scholten reminds us there is only one
weekend, and one matinee scheduled for Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. Although Scholten has
assisted with directing duties on other plays, and has directed most notably,
children’s plays. This is her first time of directing a play, and she says it
does present scenarios of which she otherwise wouldn’t think about.
Tickets are still available. For reservations, contact the Postal Playhouse
between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. by calling 546-5788, or go online to
www.LeMarsCommTheatre.org.
Akron Scarecrow Festival Set For Saturday
(Akron) — Akron is getting set for the 16th annual Scarecrow Festival to be held
on Saturday, September 17th at the Akron City Park. The scarecrow contest will
feature a judging of scarecrows, kids games, homemade food and baked goods, arts
and crafts, and a petting zoo. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. and will
continue through 4:00 p.m. LeAnn Philips serves as a volunteer on the Akron
Friendship and Service Club, the sponsor of the event. Philips says the event
started as a result of a need for a fund-raiser.
Philips says the scarecrow contest has two parts. First is the judging of the
scarecrows, and second is the auction of the scarecrows.
In addition to the scarecrow judging and auction, Philips says the annual autumn
festival offers plenty of other activities to fill anyone’s day.
Philips says all the funds raised stays within the Akron community. This year’s
theme is “Dive Into Fall” and Philips says the theme has a connection to this
year’s community project.
Body Recovered From Missouri River
ELK POINT, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a body has been pulled from the Missouri
River in South Dakota, and medical examiners will determine if it’s that of a
Briar Cliff student missing since last week.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office says that human remains were recovered Wednesday from the river. The remains were sent to the medical examiner’s office in Sioux Falls for
identification.
Authorities have been searching the river for the body of 23-year-old Tom
Patterson, of Frostburg, Maryland, who was swimming with friends on Sept. 4
southwest of Elk Point when he disappeared.
Authorities have said that information from a witness indicates Patterson was
trying to help other swimmers back to shore when he was swept away by the current.
Osage School Board Member Accused Of Stealing From Treasurer
OSAGE, Iowa (AP) – A former Osage school board member accused of stealing from
the Mitchell County treasurer’s office is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 28.
Online court records say 46-year-old Tracey Mooberry, of Osage, has taken a
plea deal and pleaded guilty to nonfelonious misconduct in office. She originally
was charged with theft.
Authorities say she was a clerk in the treasurer’s office from Feb. 28, 2011,
to May 13, 2016, and that the thefts occurred in the last few weeks of her
employment. The county attorney has said the money was paid back.
Mooberry was on the Mitchell County Conservation Board and the Osage School
Board when the charge was filed. She’s since resigned both posts.
Decision On Kinnick-Style Home In Iowa City Gets Delayed
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa City Board of Adjustment has delayed a ruling on
whether to let a couple build a 7,500-square-foot home designed to resemble
Kinnick Stadium.
An appeal of the city’s building permit was scheduled for a vote Wednesday
night but now has been delayed until next Wednesday.
A group called the Neighbors of Manville Heights Association and property
owners in the area are appealing the city’s June issuance of the permit to Reed
and Sandy Carlson. The opponents have cited the home’s size, the potential for big
parties, as well as concerns about drainage, fire safety and erosion.
The board has the final say over matters of zoning, variances and permits,
unless someone takes the board to court over its decision.