Meet the Candidates: Derek Conyers (City Council, At-large)
Election day is just weeks away, and KLEM is continuing our profiles of candidates this week with Derek Conyers, who’s one of three candidates running for the at-large seat on the Le Mars City Council.
Conyers has lived in Le Mars since childhood, and is married to his wife Taylor. Having been involved in the community over the last two decades, Conyers says the idea of running for office has always been in his mind.
On Vision 2045, Conyers says that, while he likes having a plan for Le Mars’ future, he has his concerns about its contents.
On the firehouse bond issue, Conyers supports having the issue be voted on by the public.
Conyers says that he’s not a politician, but someone who cares about the people of Le Mars.
Conyers will run for the at-large seat on the City Council against Beth Meyer and Lenny Flack. Meyer’s interview is available now on KLEM’s website, while Flack’s interview will be released later this week.
++++++++++
Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation welcomes new executive director
The Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation (HLHF) has announced they’ve appointed Kristen Heimgartner as the Foundation’s new executive director.
As executive director, Heimgartner will oversee HLHF’s efforts relating to Le Mars’ tourism identity, community events, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Heimgartner is a native of Le Mars, and was most recently the director of sales and services for Explore Siouxland. Her work has earned her statewide awards and inclusion on Siouxland’s “10 under 40” list.
In a press release, Mike Wells, board president of HLHF, says that Heimgartner’s “deep connection to Le Mars, paired with her proven leadership in destination marketing, makes her the ideal choice to lead the Foundation.” Heimgartner herself says she’s “thrilled” to return home, and that the Foundation is “uniquely positioned to elevate our community’s story.”
The Foundation was formed to advance the goals of Vision 2045, the Le Mars community development plan. The Foundation serves as a hub for promoting tourism, managing key community events, and ensuring that Le Mars continues to be known and loved as a must-visit destination.
++++++++++
Le Mars Police reports released for September
The Le Mars Police Department announced they answered 712 calls for service during the month of September. That figure represents an increase from last month, but is similar to previous months.
Officers responded to 56 incidents and made 47 arrests in September, and 264 traffic citations and warnings were issued to drivers. 14 total accidents were reported, with 1 resulting in injury and the other 13 resulting in property damage.
These figures represent minor increases and decreases from previous months; 46 arrests and 47 incidents were reported in August, while 41 arrests and 56 incidents were reported in July.
++++++++++
School bus safety awareness this week
This week is School Bus Safety Awareness week. State Trooper Paul Gardner says drivers need to remember that buses are out there every week day through the school year.
Gardner says be aware of the signals the buses are sending.
The Iowa State Patrol does the bus inspections for the state to look for any problems.
National School Bus Safety Week is held during the third week of October every year.
(Story via Radio Iowa)
++++++++++
