The Bash Kicks Off Tomorrow at the Olson
Live music will return to Le Mars this weekend as The Bash Live at the Olson starts tomorrow night at 4:30 p.m.. The annual concert will feature food trucks, a beer garden, and three live acts headlined by the Pork Tornadoes, billed as the Midwest’s “most popular party cover band”. Other acts include the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Ben Erdmann.
Mitch Christoffel, the president of organizers of Saturday’s event Engage Le Mars, says they’ve added some new additions for this year, but to still expect the same fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
Christoffel says he’s always excited to see the community come together to experience live music.
Christoffel is excited to see the Pork Tornadoes come to Le Mars, and says bringing an act like them to town is special.
The Bash Live at the Olson starts at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, with the concert ending at 10:30 p.m..
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Brunsville Park Receives New Playground Equipment
A local park in Brunsville recently received new playground equipment, with the community coming together last weekend to install the new equipment.
Trista Hodgson, a local who helped in the effort for the new playground, explained the need for new equipment to KLEM.
Planning for the new playground started in May. Hodgson says the community applied for a grant to make the new equipment happen.
Installation occurred last Saturday. Community members in Brunsville volunteered to put in place the new equipment, then got together afterwards for lunch. Hodgson says that she’s grateful for everyone who came out to help.
Other recent improvements to the park made by Brunsville locals include powerwashing benches and restaining the bridge. Hodgson says that more improvements in the park are being planned by the community, including upgrades to the shelter house, garbage cans, and replacing the gravel in the park with wood chips.
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Saint George’s Episcopal Church Focus of NWIGS Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society tomorrow will feature a presentation on the history of the oldest house of worship in Le Mars.
Former Le Mars Community High School teacher Kay Luckett will present on the history of Saint George’s Episcopal Church. Built in 1881, the church was built to meet the needs of the growing population of British immigrants in the area. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and served the community for over 140 years until its last service in 2024.
Luckett, a former member of the church, will go over the history of the building itself, and also go over her own memories of Saint George’s. Admission to Saturday’s meeting and presentation is free, and is located at the Plymouth County Historical Museum.
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