Merrill Fundraiser
The Merrill Community Betterment Committee is hosting an Egg Bake Breakfast tomorrow (Sunday, February 1.) Proceeds from the Sunday morning event will go towards the Kissinger flooring project. The group is raising funds to replace the carpet in the lower level ballroom of the Kissinger Community Center. Serving will be from 9 a.m. till noon. The menu includes an egg bake, bacon, sausage, cinnamon rolls, and beverages- all for a free will donation.
The breakfast will be held at the Community Center 608 Main Street in Merrill. The event will also feature Valentine crafts for kids. A Meat Raffle is also underway, with the drawing to be held in April.
Remsen Fire Department Dance
The Avalon Ballroom in Remsen is the location for another weekend fundraiser. The Remsen Fire Department’s annual Fireman Dance will be held tonight (Saturday, January 31.) Doors open at 7 p.m. with the music, featuring the Johnny Holm Band starting at 8. Admission is $20 per person
Plymouth County Democrats to Caucus Monday
The Iowa Democratic Party Caucus will be held Monday evening (February 2nd,) starting at 7:00pm. Attendees must be in-line or signed-in by 7:00pm to participate. Plymouth County Democrats will caucus at The Meeting Place, 44 1st Ave NE in Le Mars. Iowans who will be 18 or older on or by November 3,2026 can register to vote and participate in the caucus. Please call Julie Ford at 712-550-9043 for more information.
Onawa Man Arrested After Climbing Grain Elevator
A man was taken into custody Thursday after barricading himself on an Onawa grain elevator. Authorities say the man climbed up the elevator and blocked the ladder with rubble around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon to prevent Sheriff deputies from getting to him.
After attempts to talk with the man through a drone, he eventually climbed down around 4:45 p.m. and was taken into custody.
The Monona County Sheriff’s Office would not say if the standoff was related to suspicious fires over the last three days, including one that destroyed the Monona County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
