Applications being taken for Ice Cream Days parade
Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to take part in the sweetest parade in town! The Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for the 2026 Ice Cream Days Parade which starts at 9:30am on Saturday, June 20th. Speaking on this week’s “What Now” show, Maggie Rechtenbaugh of the Le Mars Chamber told KLEM the deadline for entries is Friday, June 5th.
The parade entry fee is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for non-chamber members, and the route runs from 8th St S, through downtown Le Mars, and ends at 2nd St NW. Rechtenbaugh said volunteers are needed for the parade and the Ice Cream Days Festival.
As is tradition, KLEM will broadcast the 2026 Ice Cream Days Parade, both on the radio on 1410 AM and 96.9 FM, and with a livestream on our YouTube page.
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Iowa DOT extends 35 mph speed limits in Hinton, traffic enforcement underway
Drivers heading north on US Highway 75 might have noticed slower speeds going through Hinton. Since Tuesday, the 35 mph speed limit in Hinton has been extended to Starview Drive on the south side of town.
Hinton Fire and EMS confirmed in a Facebook post Wednesday that the change was initiated by the Iowa Department of Transportation, and asked residents to direct questions or concerns to the DOT. Hinton Police Chief James Conway stated in a Facebook post that the Hinton Police Department would be doing “additional patrols enforcing the state’s new speed zones through the town of Hinton,” and advised drivers to “just follow the signs and make sure to slow down.”
The Plymouth County Department of Transportation advises anyone with questions or concerns to call the Iowa DOT’s office in Ames at 515-239-1101.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation covering Plymouth County
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for eight Iowa counties, including Plymouth County, in response to severe weather that occurred on Sunday evening and beyond. Emmet, Hancock, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Winnebago, Woodbury, and Worth Counties are also covered by the proclamation, and is in effect for the next 30 days unless terminated or extended.
Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of the severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program for all eight counties. The programs provide grants up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions.
The Disaster Assistance Request Form and instructions can be found on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.
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