LEUSINK SENTENCING HEARING SET
A sentencing hearing for a former Plymouth County deputy sheriff is set for next month.
Aaron Leusink of Le Mars was charged with taking presciption drugs and property from pharmacies in the county and the sheriff’s office evidence room.
Leusink’s conviction was overturned in a court ruling that found his attorney did not properly inform him about his sentencing.
A new trial was ordered but Leusink pled guilty.
According to court records, a judge Tuesday set Leusink’s sentencing for November 8 at 2pm.
Sentencing was delayed earlier when a judge withdrew from the case. The judge cited a conflict of interest “because his court reporter was an alleged victim of an offense by Leusink.”
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HARVEST UPDATE
ISU Extension Field Agronomist Leah Ten Napel says that the 2024 harvest in Plymouth county is progressing quickly. This is attributed to how quickly the crops have dried down.
Ten Napel says reports so far have been that yields could be described as average.
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KIWANIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Kiwanis Club of Le Mars recently held their Installation Banquet at 4 Brothers in Le Mars and named John Rexwinkel as “Kiwanian of the Year.” He has been a member of Kiwanis since 1983 – 41 years! Rexwinkel has been doing the work schedule for our Kiwanis Bakery out at the Plymouth County Fair for several years.
Mark Gaul was installed as President for the new year, October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Past President of the club is Dick Kirchoff.
Terri Martin was installed as a Board Member.
Ken Freyermuth was installed as the Secretary/Treasurer.
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FULL SCALE HAZMAT EXERCISE SATURDAY
The Local Emergency Planning Committee for Region IV, in partnership with Emergency Managers from Plymouth, Monona, Cherokee, Ida, and Woodbury Counties, will conduct a full-scale hazardous materials exercise on Saturday in Kingsley. “Operation Ludlow” will take place from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at Kingsley-Pierson School. This exercise will focus on a transportation related Hazmat incident. Simulating a real-world emergency, this will allow participants to practice their response to a hazardous material spill. Saturday’s exercise will also involve local long-term care facilities. Several healthcare facilities will participate on-site or at their own locations.
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FLOYD VALLEY HOSTS HOME ALONE CLASS
Floyd Valley Healthcare is hosting the popular “Home Alone” Class on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. – noon.
The “Home Alone” class is for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12 who occasionally or frequently stay home alone. The class has new curriculum and subjects covered in class include: identifying family safety rules, preparing for school, safety considerations to and from school, safety considerations when home alone and preparing snacks.
The class will be held in Conference room #2 using the East Entrance. The cost for this course is $15.00, which includes a snack and materials.
Class size is limited so call 546-3401 or 1-800-642-6074 ext. 3401 to pre-register or for more information.
