An open house and retirement celebration for outgoing Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief Dave Schipper will be held later this week, celebrating Schipper’s 38 years of public service, including 21 years in the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department and 16 years as Fire Chief. All community members are invited to stop by and share their appreciation, with refreshments served.
Schipper will be succeeded in his role by current Assistant Fire Chief Steve Schwarz, who is scheduled to officially be sworn in before the Le Mars city council meeting next Tuesday. Friday’s open house will be held from noon to 3pm at the Garage at 800 in Le Mars.
