Simonsen’s Chiropractic Has Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies At New Location
(Le Mars) — Simonsen’s Chiropractic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning at their new location on 1st Avenue NW. Joining the Simonsen family for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were several members of the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Fire And Rescue Department Issues June Report
(Le Mars) — Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department has issued its June monthly report, and according to Fire Chief Dave Schipper, it was a busy month with 54 total calls. Schipper says firefighters responded to 23 fire calls, performed four extraction rescues, and conducted 16 investigations. Le Mars participated in five different mutual aid calls with two calls with Akron, two
with Oyens, and once with Merrill. Schipper says the fire department had six request for services. Schipper wants to alert people to the fact within the coming days they will notice a letter in their mailbox from the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department as they conduct their annual fund raising campaign.
YMCA Issues Quarterly Report
(Le Mars) — The outdoor pool has finally been able to open this past week after some delays. According to the YMCA’s issued quarterly report, the outdoor pool opened on June 21st. Normally, the pool would have opened during the Memorial Day weekend. The delay for the opening was due to maintenance
issues and repairs needing to be made. In the quarterly report, it stated that concrete replacement was conducted, and in addition, power-washing caused some paint chipping. Weather delays pushed back the opening of the outdoor pool along with a few maintenance repair issue, and new caulking. YMCA
officials report they extended the season pool pass for the entire season due to the delayed opening. The YMCA is seeing a resurgence of participants with 6,574 visitors in 2021, and last year at this time only 1,317 visitors participated in YMCA activities.
Iowa’s New Gun Permit Law Takes Effect July 1st
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowans no longer have to get a permit to purchase or carry a handgun under a new state law that takes effect today (Thursday). You still have to undergo a background check to buy a gun from a federally-licensed dealer. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he’s concerned some Iowans will mistake the new law to mean that everyone is allowed to carry a handgun. He says people who have been convicted of domestic violence, a felony or been adjudicated mentally ill are prohibited from carrying a weapon. The new state law makes it legal for Iowans to conduct private gun sales without permits or background checks, but they could be charged with a felony if they sell a gun to someone they know or should know is prohibited from having a gun. Thompson, who is the president of the Iowa Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association, says he hopes Iowans will continue to apply for permits through their sheriff’s office even though it’s now optional.
Deadly Tractor Accident Near Minnesota Border in Mitchell County
(St. Ansgar, IA) — The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a deadly tractor accident near the Minnesota border in Mitchell County. State troopers say the John Deere tractor lost control on State Line Road, went into the ditch and rolled. The driver died at the scene Wednesday night. The victim hasn’t been identified and no other information was released.
Marshalltown Teacher Charged With Sexual Exploitation Resigns
(Marshalltown, IA) — A physical education teacher at Marshalltown High School resigned after being charged with sexual exploitation by a school employee. Marshalltown police arrested 26-year-old Mark Esquivel on Wednesday for an alleged pattern of communicating with a minor for the purpose of soliciting sex. Investigators were told last Thursday about inappropriate contact between a male and a 17-year-old juvenile. Esquivel is being held in the Marshall County Jail pending a court appearance.
Cedar Rapids Man Arrested For Alleged Abuse of Ex-Girlfriend’s Dog
(Cedar Rapids, IA) – – A man is jailed in Cedar Rapids for the alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend’s dog. Officers say video from cameras in the woman’s home shows 38-year-old Terry Lockamy abused the five-year-old Shih Tzu at least three times last week. The owner told Animal Control she brought the dog to vet because it was unable to walk, appeared disoriented and was not completely alert. Investigators say Lockamy kicked it so hard that it flew across the floor, slammed a baby gate on the dog, and struck the dog 11 times with cardboard. He’s facing three counts of animal abuse and animal neglect for failing to seek medical attention for the pet.
