Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce announces new executive director
The Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce has announced they’ve appointed Erica Krohn as the Chamber’s next executive director, effective as of Monday, January 5th. The announcement was made in a press release on Thursday morning.
A Le Mars native, Krohn is returning home after a decade of professional experience in Sioux Falls, SD. She most recently served as director of events at Children’s Home Society of South Dakota, directing large-scale fundraising events and building strong relationships with partners, donors, and supporters. Prior to that, Krohn served as the tournament manager for the Sanford International, a PGA TOUR Champions event, overseeing tournament logistics, special events, player services, and sponsor relations.
As executive director, Krohn will lead the Chamber’s strategic initiatives, business support efforts, community partnerships, and events that enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the Le Mars area. Krohn will oversee Chamber operations, support member businesses, collaborate on community events and tourism efforts, and lead initiatives that promote the city of Le Mars.
In a press release, Krohn said that “coming home to Le Mars truly feels like a full-circle moment,” and that she was “grateful for the chance to give back to the people, businesses, and organizations that make Le Mars such a special place.”
Community members will have the opportunity to meet with Erica during a Community Coffee event at the Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation Building on January 7th, starting at 9:30am.
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Lyon County Courthouse closed due to vandalism incident
The Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids will be closed for the rest of the week because of damage from a burglary early Wednesday morning.
According to a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, multiple areas of the courthouse suffered significant damage, including broken glass, knocked down Christmas trees, items thrown around, and writing on the walls. The Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident by a county employee who had arrived at the courthouse that morning. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol are currently investigating the burglary and damage to the building.
As of Monday afternoon, no suspects are in custody. The courthouse will be closed for the rest of the week for investigations and to clean-up. Anyone with a scheduled court date or business at the courthouse while the Clerk’s Office is closed should contact the Osceola County Clerk of Court.
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Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, Le Mars Police Department warns residents of scams
Local authorities are warning residents of scams that might or already have affected Plymouth County residents.
The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve received reports from citizens of calls from the county advising them that there is a warrant out for their arrest for not appearing for jury duty. The county does not contact individuals by phone to inform them of warrants, nor will they ask for money over the phone. The calls reportedly came from the Sheriff’s Office phone number, however the number was “spoofed.” If you are ever in doubt of a call for any reason, contact the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office with your information at 712-546-8191.
The Le Mars Police Department would like to remind residents of potential scams during the holiday season. The department says to watch out for unexpected “package delivery” texts, fake charity donation requests, pop-up online shops using fake photos, messages claiming a loved one needs urgent money, and requests to pay bills with credit cards. If you are unsure if something is real, check the official website before acting, or contact the Le Mars Police Department at 712-546-4113.
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