The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) held their annual meeting and awards ceremony last week at the Akron Golf Club in Akron, with three local Plymouth County community leaders honored with the Community Leader Award.
Le Mars community development director Mark Gaul, Akron city administrator Dan Rolfes, and Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief Dave Schipper all received the honor, which recognizes exceptional leadership, advocacy, and impact on the Siouxland region. SIMPCO executive director Michelle Bostinelos told KLEM that Gaul was honored thanks to his work with SIMPCO on several different projects.
Bostinelos says Rolfes was honored for his work with SIMPCO in different roles with the city of Akron.
Bostinelos says outgoing Fire Chief Schipper was honored due to his role with the Local Emergency Planning Commission.
Hinton mayor Kelly Kreber and Kingsley councilmember Keith Bohle both received the Outstanding Support Award during the meeting, while the city of Akron was honored as the Community of the Year. Congratulations to all recipients!
