Makenzie Pippitt And Derek Allen Crowned LCHS Homecoming King And Queen
(Le Mars) –– Le Mars Community High School celebrated its Homecoming on Friday. The week long events were capped off with the Bulldogs defeating Storm Lake Tornadoes by the score 36-14. Earlier in the day, coronation ceremonies and a pep rally occurred at the New Competition Gymnasium, where there was the announcement of this year’s Homecoming King and Queen.
Makenzie Pippitt is the daughter of Marty and Maria Pippitt, and Derek Allen is the son of Todd and Mindy Allen.
12 Year Old Dies From Falling Off Homecoming Float
(Sloan) — Tragedy occurred in the Woodbury County community of Sloan, Friday when a 12-year old student fell from a float during the Westwood Community School Homecoming parade and has died from his injuries. School district Superintendent, Jay Lutt, identified the student as 12-year old Kage McDonald, a junior high student who was riding on the back of the float. Lutt sent a letter to school district parents identifying the student victim. The Westwood Ministerial Association held a gathering of families Friday evening at the entrance of the football stadium. The Homecoming game against the Hinton Blackhawks has been postponed until Saturday with kickoff scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
Sioux City Police Investigate Latest Shooting Incident
(Sioux City) — A Sioux City man is in custody charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident in downtown Sioux City Friday afternoon. 19-year old Eric Word is also being charged with going armed with intent, willful injury, and trafficking stolen firearms. Sioux City Police Sgt. Jeremy McClure says an adult male victim was shot in the chest around 3:10 p.m. in the 200 block of Nebraska Street.
The unidentified victim was transported to MercyOne for treatment suffering from life-threatening gunshot wound. McClure says the shooting arose out of an on-going dispute between several people. Several cars containing those involved stopped in the area of the 200 block of Nebraska Street where the dispute was about to escalate into a physical altercation when the shots were fired. One of the vehicles in the are was damaged.
Word was booked into the Woodbury County Jail shortly after 10:30 p.m. Friday evening.
Carlin Comments On Grassley Deciding To Seek Re-election
(Sioux City) — Now that Republican U-S Senator Chuck Grassley has made it official that he intends to run again for re-election, that will set up a primary election between the 88-year old U-S Senator and Jim Carlin, the Republican from Sioux City who previously announced his intentions of running for Grassley’s seat. Carlin says Grassley’s decision to run again, will only benefit his own campaign as he will be able to make the contrast between himself and Grassley.
Carlin says he doubts if any other Republican candidates will enter the race for U-S Senate. However, Carlin says he has heard from several Republicans who question Grassley’s age and his recent decisions on key votes.
Grassley is the oldest Republican in the Senate. He has served in the U-S Senate since 1980. Prior to his senate term, Grassley was a member of the U-S House of Representatives for six years, and before going to Washington, he served in the Iowa State legislature for 17 years.
Today Is Last Saturday For Le Mars Farmers’ Market
(Le Mars) — Today, (Saturday, September 25th) marks the last day of the season for the Le Mars Farmers’ Market located on Prospect Street, behind Cork-It. Rob Scheitler, a consistent vendor at the Le Mars Farmers’ Market reflects on this past season.
Iowa State Patrol Releases Labor Day Weekend Traffic Statistics
(Spencer) –We are a few weeks past Labor Day and the long holiday weekend. The Iowa State Patrol has released its statistics associated with the three-day weekend. Labor Day weekend traditionally is a deadly weekend with many traffic fatalities, and Trooper Karey Yaneff says this last Labor Day holiday was no different.
Yaneff recites the traffic violation statistics from the Labor Day weekend.
Yaneff says each year the Iowa State Patrol along with the Iowa Department of Transportation sets an annual goal of no more than 300 traffic fatalities. Unfortunately, in recent years, the number of total fatalities as a result of an accident far exceeds the goal of 300.
According to a website by the Iowa Department of Transportation, Iowa has had already 244 traffic fatalities as of Friday.
Congresswoman Hinson Supports Senator Grassley’s Re-Election
(Des Moines, IA) — Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson had considered a run for the U-S Senate if fellow Republican Chuck Grassley decided not to run again. Grassley announced early this (Friday) morning he is running, and Hinson says she supports that decision. The freshman representative said, “I’m on Team Grassley, we need him in the U-S Senate, and I am behind him 100 percent for his reelection campaign.” Hinson says says Grassley is key to the Republican party’s effort to get back in the majority in the U-S Senate. Hinson declined to comment on how Grassley’s announcement and the proposed dramatic changes in her district will impact her decision in 2022.
Iowa AG’s Office Says Fatal Shooting of Suspect in Winnebago County Legally Justified
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Attorney General’s Office says the fatal shooting of a suspect by a Winnebago County sheriff’s deputy was entirely legally justified. Deputy Justin Douglas shot and killed 48-year-old James Anderson on September 11th in Thompson. Investigators say Anderson made a fake 9-1-1 call reporting an assault to lure officers to his apartment. Anderson allegedly pointed a gun at Douglas and the deputy drew his firearm and negotiated with him. Anderson later walked toward Deputy Douglas and raised his right hand with the gun. That’s when Douglas fired one shot, hitting Anderson in the chest and he died at the scene. Assistant Attorney General Scott Brown said the decision to shoot Anderson was reasonable and legally justified under the circumstances.
Iowa Latino Heritage Festival Returns to Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA) — The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival returns this weekend after being canceled in 2020 and enduring rain in 2019. Executive director Joe Gonzalez says he’s glad the weather forecast looks good and this year there are even more sponsors to help make up for two years of lower earnings. He says there are fewer exhibitors at this year’s festival and attributes that to some hesitation with the pandemic. But, he says, that won’t take away from any of the fun and education. Gonzalez says this time is going to be even a greater learning experience because of taking the time off. And then also because “we’re, you know, a little bit smaller than usual.” Tickets for Latino Heritage Festival this weekend in downtown Des Moines are five dollars.
