The city of Le Mars is in the running to be named one of “America’s Favorite Small Towns,” and the chance for residents to vote Le Mars into the next round ends next week.
The honor is awarded by Parade magazine, who runs the annual competition, and celebrates vibrant but small communities across the country. Voting started back in November, with semifinalists to be announced next Wednesday, January 21st. National finalists will be announced early this Spring, with state and national winners to be announced in June.
Kristen Heimgartner, the executive director of the Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation, says the group entered the contest to better promote Le Mars.
Heimgartner says winning the competition would give Le Mars opportunities and exposure.
Finalists will be featured in a special print issue of Parade, and the winning town will host a special event on the Fourth of July, featuring “potential celebrity involvement”, sponsor giveaways, and national media coverage. Heimgartner encourages residents to vote and interact with the Heritage Foundation’s social media posts.
For a link to vote, click here. National semifinalists will be announced after January 21st.
