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Lyon County Fatality
One person is dead and four others injured following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 182 in Lyon County just after 10:30 Thursday morning.
The Iowa State Patrol says a Chevy Blazer driven by 90-year-old Stanley Kroese of Sioux Center had slowed to turn into a driveway when it was struck from behind by a Chevy Tahoe driven by 39-year-old Jennifer Simpson of Rock Valley.
Stanley Kroese died from injuries suffered in the collision.
A passenger, 84-year-old Joan Kroese, was taken by ambulance to a Sioux Falls hospital.
Simpson and two children, ages 7 and 9, in her vehicle were also injured and taken to the Sanford Medical Facility in Sioux Falls.
Everyone in both vehicles was wearing their seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation.
Areas of Smoke The air quality is still unhealthy today in most of Iowa as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to linger. The Environmental Protection Agency Air Quality Map shows conditions in all of Central and most of Eastern Iowa are unhealthy. Western and Southeast Iowa are marked unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and outdoor workers. The National Weather Service forecast for our area continues to predict areas of smoke through Saturday night.
Le Mars Farmers Market Saturday The Le Mars Farmer’s Market is back again for another Saturday morning. Rob Schietler says that the hours at the Olson Cultural Event Center are from 9 a.m. till noon. The popular Erickson Brothers will be providing entertainment. Scheitler says the vendors offer a variety of products for sale including baked goods, honey, handmade crafts, with at least one vendor this week offering sweet corn. Disaster Proclamation for Plymouth County
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Thursday for Plymouth County, addressing the severe weather that took place on July 28th. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and flooding and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The proclamation is effective immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days, unless terminated or extended.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program application, along with its instructions, as well as information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, can be found on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.
For more information on disaster-related programs and resources available to Iowans, visit the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department website, Homelandsecurity.iowa.gov. To learn more about the types of disasters that can occur in Iowa and for preparedness information, visit ready.iowa.gov.
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Flood Warning
he flood warning issued by the National Weather Service Thursday afternoon for the Floyd River at Le Mars continues until early Saturday Morning. **(Update: The flood warning has been lifted as of Friday morning.)
Rainfall resulted in low level flooding here in the western edges of Le Mars. Willow Creek Golf Course and the walk trail around the golf course in Le Mars is closed. The bar and grill at the golf course will remain open for lunch. And although couples league is cancelled, the live music planned for the golf course for Friday night will be held. The P’s Pizza Annual Golf Tourney planned for this weekend will be rescheduled.
National Night Out
Remsen’s National Night Out festivities will take place Tuesday evening, August 5th, from 5 till 8 p.m. in downtown Remsen. The event will feature BINGO, Train Rides, Inflatables, a dunk tank, and miniature Highlander cows. At 5:15 p.m. Tuesday the landing of the Wings Helicopter is planned and there will be a Foam Party from 5:30 till 7:30. The Remsen Community Action Club will sponsor Burger Night for a free will donation, with proceeds going to projects at Sunrise Park. Residents are invited to spend the evening with neighbors and members of local law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and the fire department.
Le Mars will hold their National Night Out Event on October 7th at the Le Mars Police Department featuring food, fun, and games from 5 till 7 p.m. that evening.
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
Get your shopping list ready as the annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday is underway this weekend. The Iowa Department of Revenue says there will be no sales tax charged on most articles of clothing and footwear priced less one hundred dollars.
The two-day sales tax break for approved items runs today (Friday) through midnight Saturday. You can go online to the Iowa revenue Department web site to find out exactly what qualifies.
Artificial Intelligence
There’s an opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence Saturday (August 2) at the Hinton Community Building. Instructor Karl Stodden, an Industrial AI Specialist, will lead the workshop from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m. Attendees will learn about Grok, Notebook LM, ChatGPT, and other platforms. Cost is $35. You can RSVP by texting (712)395-2100 or get more information on the Plymouth Co Iowa GOP Facebook page.
