Plymouth County Sheriff introduces new deputies during Supervisors meeting
During the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday morning, Sheriff Jeff TeBrink introduced two new deputies to the Board: deputies Daniel Calzadillas and Kaden Schroeder. Calzadillas was previously a member of the Le Mars Police Department for two years, while Schroeder previously worked for both the Kingsley Police Department and the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.
During the meeting, the Board also set April 21st at 10am as the date for a public hearing concerning the county budget, as well as approved quotes for restroom and septic renovations at the county Emergency Management building, and appointing Nate Bottjen as the new Henry Township trustee.
The Board is scheduled to meet next on Tuesday, April 7th, at 9:30am.
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Local Easter egg hunts to be held this Saturday
Several local communities will hold Easter egg hunts this upcoming Saturday, April 4th.
The Akron Area Chamber of Commerce will host an egg hunt in Akron starting at 9am at Akron-Westfield’s football practice field. Several businesses along the “Bunny Trail” in downtown Akron will host activities and treats from 9am until noon.
Remsen’s Chamber of Commerce will host their egg hunt at Beck Park, with registration starting at 9:30am and hunting starting at 10am. Children under the age of 8 are welcome to participate. Tickets can be purchased at Remsen City Hall, American Bank and Iowa State Bank.
Merrill’s City Easter egg hunt will start at 10am at Merrill Kissinger Park, with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny. Children under the age of 10 are welcome to participate.
Brunsville’s Easter egg hunt will take place at 10:30am at the Brunsville Park. Door prizes will be available, and the city asks attendees to bring their own baskets.
And in Oyens, the Oyens Community Development Committee and Oyens Fire Department will sponsor an egg hunt at 1pm at Oyens Park. Prizes will be available for all ages.
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Truck driving through Sioux County sparks 14 fires
An open burning ban took effect in Sioux County starting yesterday, after a truck traveling through the area on Monday started 14 fires that stretched across several miles. Sioux Center Fire Chief Dave Van Holland says the fires weren’t intentionally set, and that the driver didn’t realize what was happening.
Most of the fires were contained to roadside ditches, although some spread briefly into nearby fields and along waterways. Firefighters from over half a dozen departments responded. Van Holland says it’s been a busy few days, with firefighters from Sioux Center helping to deal with hot spots from this past weekend’s grass fire that burned a seven mile stretch through Woodbury County.
At least one dozen counties across the state have bans on open burning due to dry conditions.
(Story via Radio Iowa)
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Jordan’s Meat Market to hold special anniversary lunch
Local business Jordan’s Meat Market will celebrate their first anniversary this upcoming Saturday, April 4th with a complimentary customer appreciation lunch. Customers can stop by starting at noon for a pork loin sandwich, chips, and water while supplies last.
The Le Mars location opened last April, with another location in Marcus having previously opened in the summer of 2023.
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