Gehlen Catholic School breaks ground on $10 million expansion
Gehlen Catholic School broke ground on a major expansion project yesterday morning, marking the culmination of the school’s Legacy Campaign that raised over $10 million for the project. Dr. Amanda Anderson, president of Gehlen Catholic, told KLEM that the project would enhance the learning experience for students now and in the future.
Seven new classrooms, a new multi-purpose room, and a new art room for the Elementary school are also part of the renovations. Dr. Anderson says the project will address important needs for the school.
Gehlen’s Legacy Campaign was launched just over a year ago, and officially reached it’s goal of $10 million with a $800,000 donation from the Diocese of Sioux City yesterday. Dr. Anderson says construction work will get underway today, with students set to begin learning in the new spaces in August of 2027.
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Board of Supervisors holds tax levy hearing
The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing prior to their meeting on Tuesday morning concerning the proposed tax levy for FY 2026-27.
The general services levy is set to decrease by 8 cents from last fiscal year, at $3.52 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, while the total rural levy is set at $7.47 per $1,000. The rural fund, which only applies to residents living outside of incorporated communities, will be at $3.95 per $1,000. Several Plymouth County residents attended the hearing, asking questions and sharing concerns about the proposed tax rates.
The Board will hold a public hearing concerning the county’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget on Tuesday, April 21st at 10am inside of the Plymouth County Courthouse.
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City of Le Mars yard waste disposal site now open
The city of Le Mars’ yard waste disposal site is now open for city residents.
Located at the Riverview Ball Complex off Highway 3, the site is open every Wednesday from 1-6pm and every Saturday from 9am-4pm starting April 1st. Items allowed at the site include leaves, lawn clippings, garden waste, shrubs, stump grindings, bushes, and tree limbs shorter than 14 feet. Household waste such as garbage, furniture, and appliances are not allowed at the site, as well as other materials like concrete, bricks and dirt.
Bags and boxes can be used to transport waste to the site, but must be removed afterwards. The city asks those disposing waste to follow directions on signs at the site. The yard waste disposal site will be open every Wednesday and Saturday from now until November 30th.
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