Ice Cream Days
Ice Cream Days continues in Le Mars today with fun-filled activities throughout the day and a free drive-in movie at night. Total Motors and American Bank are teaming up again for a fantastic Outdoor Movie Night! with the kids film Turbo.
And don’t miss Primebank’ s Ice Cream Social, complete with live music and ice cream!
Ziettlow says the event isn’t just for kids.
Return your completed sheets to the Wells Visitor Center & Ice Cream Parlor or the cart at the the Olson Center. The winner will be announced Saturday afternoon from the Olson Cultural Events Center stage.
Perez to Run for City Council
Jacque Perez has announced she has decided to run for City Council in Ward #1 of Le Mars.
In a Facebook post, Perez said she was passionate about Le Mars, and where it is heading. Perez added that she “envisions a strong, connected community where we can work together to make Le Mars a destination to live, work and play.”
Perez notes that she was born and raised on a farm just east of town. She now lives in the house her mom grew up in with her husband, our 4 kids and their dog, Otis. Perez says her grandfather, Orville ‘Hank’ Livermore, served on the council for the City of Le Mars and she is “thrilled to be able to continue his legacy.”
Perez is currently the CEO at the Le Mars YMCA, and says her work in the non-profit world has instilled a desire for change, service and helping those in need.
Brian Bruns is currently serving as the Ward 1 city counciler and his term expires December 31st of this year. There is no word yet on Bruns’ plans to run again.
The terms of At-Large Council Member Clark Goodchild and Ward 3 councilor Mark Sturgeon also expire at the end of the year.
Ward 2 council member and Mayor Pro-Tem Steve Wick’s term does not expire until the end of 2027. At-Large council member Brad Pick’s term also does not expire until the end of 2027.
Mayor Rob Bixenman’s term expires at the end of 2025, and he has decided to run for re-election.
