Le Mars Fire And Rescue Have A Busy Easter Sunday
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department had a busy Easter Sunday by first responding to a one-vehicle accident that happened at about 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 75 and County Road C-38. Fortunately, there were no injuries with the accident. Shortly after the accident, firefighters responded to the Le Mars Estates on 4th Avenue Northeast for a
report of a buildup of Carbon monoxide within an apartment. Then, the firefighters were called to near Godfather’s Pizza restaurant where a street lamp had fallen into a tree.
Railroad To Repair Crossing Causing Street To Be Closed
(Le Mars) — The city’s public works department is reporting the railroad will be closing 2nd Ave. S.W. between 2nd St. S.W. and 3rd St. S.W. starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 16th 2020. The plan is to have it back open by 6 p.m. on Friday, the 17th . They will be doing some rail work at that rail crossing.
School Board To Discuss COVID-19 Situation During This Evening’s Board of Education Meeting
(Le Mars) — The Le Mars Community Board of Education is scheduled to meet this evening. Due to the concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus, public attendees will not be permitted within the board room; however, they may access the meeting by going to www.lemarscsd.org, and clicking on “Live School Board Meeting.” Comments or questions during the meeting must be placed on the YouTube chat feature. The school board will hold a hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 budget. Following the presentation and hearing, the Board will consider adoption of the 2020-21 budget. School superintendent, Dr. Steven Webner will provide the school board with an update on educational
events related to the COVID-19 impact. The annual Le Mars Community School District Foundation Banquet originally scheduled for April 29th has now been cancelled. Tentatively, the annual high school Senior Awards Night ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the high
school gymnasium. Commencement graduation exercises for Seniors are tentatively, scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2020 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
As for action items during this evening’s school board meeting, the school board will act on the resignation request of Kristine Babor as a middle school English/Language Arts teacher at the conclusion of the school year.
Ken Prins is resigning from his position as the middle school head custodianeffective June 30, 2020. Ruth Oetken is retiring her position as Kluckhohn instructional assistant, effective at the end of the school year. Contracts will be extended to Brandi Moss, middle school English/Language Arts teacher, $45,204 and Cody Dyhrkopp, head girls basketball coach, $5,822.25
The school board will be presented the 2020-2021 Infrastructure plan. The board of education will consider approving of a Title 1 third party provider agreement for Title 1 services for Gehlen Catholic. The school board will also review the proposed agreement for the stadium rental by Gehlen Catholic.
COVID-19 Now Responsible For 41 Iowa Deaths
(Des Moines) — The latest statistics of the COVID-19 coronavirus as provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health show another 77 people have reported to having tested positive for the virus, bringing the state’s total number to
1,587 positive cases. There have been an additional 383 negative tests for a total of 16,005 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. The state had an additional seven more deaths bringing the total to 41 deaths associated with the coronavirus. The seven deaths were reported in Linn County with two older adults between 61 and 80 years of age, and four elderly adults above
the age of 81. The other death occurred in Washington County involving one elderly adult above the age of 81. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, 674 Iowans have recovered.
Health Care Professionals May Face Shortage Of Personal Protective Equipment
(Des Moines) — The state medical director has issued an order that provides new LEGAL immunity for hospitals and other facilities in Iowa’s health care system that make a good faith effort to get face masks and other protective equipment. The order also recommends that hospitals decrease the length of
stay for COVID-19 patients once their condition is stable. Iowa Department of Public Health deputy director Sarah Reisetter says the order includes the new federal guidance that face masks may be used if their “use by” date has expired
The order notes new recommendations about washing and reusing N-95 face masks used in health care settings.
According to Reisetter, the order is focused on extending the use of personal protective equipment when demand exceeds supply.
Governor Reynolds says inmates in Iowa’s prisons are making a thousand protective gowns a day for health care workers. Reynolds also told reporters late Friday morning there are NO known cases of COVID-19 in Iowa prisons or jails. The latest figures from the state indicate COVID-19 cases have been
confirmed in 81 of Iowa’s 99 counties.
