ONE PERSON DEAD AFTER REPORTED GUN SHOTS
Update: Le Mars Officers responded early Monday morning to reports of a disturbance with possibe gun shots fired. Upon arrival to 37 3rd Avenue NW, Apt. 1 in Le Mars, officers located Miguel Martinez, age 21, with wounds consistent of being shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical examiner. No suspects were found at the home and the investigation is ongoing.
The Le Mars Police Department was assisted by Le Mars Fire Rescue, the Plymouth County Sherriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Rock Valley Police Department, and the ATF. No other information is being provided currently due to the ongoing investigation.
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The Le Mars Police Department responded to reports of gun fire and a disturbance early this morning. Chief Kevin Vande Vegte told KLEM that the call was reported at about 2:30 a.m. and authorities responded to the incident at 37 3rd Avenue NW in Le Mars
The Le Mars Police Chief says the scene is secure and there is no active threat to the community.
NEW PHARMACY OPEN TOMORROW
Floyd Valley Healthcare’s new pharmacy opens tomorrow (October 1.) Floyd Valley Pharmacy will be staffed by 6 employees, including two pharmacists, Trevor Bertsch and Lyndsi Price.
Located in the lobby of Floyd Valley Clinics, the pharmacy will be open seven days a week, offering curb-side pickup, limited delivery services within Le Mars as well as delivery of medications to inpatient rooms upon discharge.
Dustin Wright, Floyd Valley CEO says, “We are very excited to open the Floyd Valley Pharmacy as we believe this will streamline patient care and provide enhanced services to our communities. The ability for patients to leave our organization with medications in hand will enhance adherence while being a convenient option.” He says the pharmacy team is eager for the grand opening and serving the community.
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FACILITY BOND REFERENDUM INFORMATIONAL MEETING
One person has died and another was injured in a two vehicle accident Friday night near Salix. The Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office says shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, a two-vehicle crash was reported in the 2800 block of Old Highway 75, located south of Salix. According to the preliminary investigation, 32-year-old David Narciso was traveling north on Highway 75 when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck head-on a vehicle going south on the highway. The juvenile in the southbound vehicle was able to get out of his vehicle and was sent to a local hospital with minor injuries. The sheriff’s office says Narciso was trapped in his vehicle, which then caught fire. Narciso received severe injuries and was taken to a Sioux City hospital where he later died. The crash is still under investigation but the sheriff’s office says alcohol may have been a factor. The Woodbury County Sherriff’s Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol and Salix EMS.
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PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE
Have you paid your property taxes? Plymouth County Treasurer, Shelly Sitzmann, reminds property owners that property taxes are due in September. The first half of Real Estate, Mobile Home and Special Assessment taxes can be paid in the office, online, or by mail. The last day to pay “on time” is today (September 30.) October 1st, it is considered delinquent. Online payments may be made at iowatreasurers.org until midnight tonight, and mail must be postmarked on or before September 30th, that’s today, to avoid being late. Contact the Plymouth County Treasurer’s office if you need any information on property taxes.
