Plymouth County Historical Museum announces Annual Business Meeting
The Plymouth County Historical Museum has announced details of their Annual Business Meeting, with a morning breakfast meeting replacing the traditional evening banquet for 2026.
The museum said in a press release that the new format will bring “a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow history enthusiasts, hear the latest from the museum, and enjoy good company in one of Le Mars’s most storied spaces.” Museum administrator Jennifer Scholten says the museum was “excited to try something new this year” and that they hope the format “makes it even easier for community members to join us.”
Attendees will hear updates on the museum’s ongoing programs and new exhibits, as well as information about membership opportunities for the coming year. Attendance is free, but the museum asks guests to register by Sunday, April 6th by contacting the museum at 712-546-7002.
The meeting will take place on Saturday, April 11th at 9am, inside of the museum’s Old Central gym.
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Real estate and mobile home taxes due tomorrow
Plymouth County treasurer Shelly Sitzmann would like to remind property owners that property taxes are now due; real estate and mobile home taxes must be paid by tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31st, or otherwise face a penalty.
Mail must be postmarked on or before tomorrow to avoid penalty. The Treasurer’s Office asks residents to ensure mail has a postmark prior to April 1st, as mailed payments with a postmark in April will be charged a penalty, regardless of when it was dropped off. Online payments are accepted at iowatreasurers.org via card or e-check, and can be done prior to 11:59pm tomorrow evening.
Anyone who needs information on property taxes can contact the Plymouth County Treasurer’s Office at 546-7056.
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Board of Supervisors to hold proposed property tax hearing
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing tomorrow concerning proposed property taxes for FY 2026-27. The hearing will be open to the public and will take place prior to the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow at 9am, inside of the Plymouth County Courthouse.
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Democrats running for 4th congressional district seat tout bipartisanship
Campaign events are popping up across the state ahead of June 2nd’s primary elections, and three Democrats running in Iowa’s fourth congressional district spoke at a forum in Orange City last week. The district has 118,000 more registered Republicans than Democrats. Long-time prosecutor Dave Dawson, a former state legislator from Lawton, is touting his experience working with Republicans.
Stephanie Steiner, a retired nurse from Sutherland, is offering a similar message.
Ashley WolfTornabane, a stay-at-home mother of two from Storm Lake, says it’s time for Iowa to send a fresh face to Washington.
Chris McGowan is unopposed in the Republican Primary in Iowa’s fourth congressional district.
(Story via Radio Iowa)
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