Floyd Valley Healthcare announces 4th annual Women’s Evening Out
Floyd Valley Healthcare has announced they’re hosting their 4th annual Women’s Evening Out event in April, with reservations set to open next week.
Hosted by the Floyd Valley Foundation and Floyd Valley Education, the event will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, in the lower level of the Le Mars Convention Center. Doors will open at 5:30pm, giving attendees the opportunity to visit and shop women’s health and informational booths, while enjoying gourmet appetizers and beverages. The evening will raise funds for the Foundation and towards women’s health education and services.
This year’s keynote speaker is Jill Anderson, presenting “Stop SHOULDing. Start COULDing!” She embodies dynamism and influence as a public speaker and coach committed to inspiring positive change and empowering individuals. Her presentation will lead guests to reflect on their own journey, asking if we could shift our SHOULDs into COULDs, ditching what doesn’t serve you while opening yourself up for possibilities.
Reservations for the event are necessary and will not be sold at the door. Individual seats at $45 per person or tables of 8 for $360 can be reserved beginning March 2nd. To reserve your seats, call 712-546-3401. Floyd Valley’s 4th annual Women’s Evening Out will take place on Thursday, April 2nd, starting at 5:30pm.
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Le Mars Chamber of Commerce to host Agri-Business Luncheon
The Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee will host the 2026 Agri-Business Luncheon next month inside of the Le Mars Convention Center.
The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, March 17th, starting with a Chamber Coffee event at 9:30am, hosted by the Plymouth County Farm Bureau. Steve Johnson, a former ISU Extension farm management specialist, will serve as the morning speaker, while national ag reporter and market analyst Michelle Rook will be the keynote speaker. The event will also include the presentation of the 2026 Service to Agriculture Award and a scholarship presentation from the Chamber Agriculture Committee.
Tickets for the luncheon are set at $25/person, and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce’s office as well as at the Le Mars branches of Primebank, Northwest Bank, American Bank, and Iowa State Bank. The luncheon will take place on Tuesday, March 17th at 9:30am.
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DOT looking at cutting winter weather budget
The State Transportation Commission is discussing cutting a portion of the DOT’s snow removal budget. DOT Winter Operations director Craig Bargfrede says they haven’t been as busy as past years.
The storm last week dropped large amounts of snow across the state, but Bargfrede says it hasn’t been consistently busy all winter.
DOT staff told the Transportation Commission at their meeting early this month they are looking at a one million dollar cut in the winter budget for materials like salt and sand. Bargfrede says he thought the dry winter trend had turned around until we got into the new year.
Bargfrede says they don’t have to worry about salt and sand spoiling if it isn’t needed.
The Transportation Commission will look at making that snow removal materials adjustment when they approve the next budget.
(Story via Radio Iowa)
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