Heart of the County Fair Award
A long-time Plymouth County Fair Board Member received the “Heart of the County Fair” award during the Friday County Fair Day Dinner last week at the Iowa State Fair. After receiving the award for the Northwest Iowa District, Candice Nash/Farrer shined the spotlight on the 4-H and FFA participants.
Candice was supported at the event by family, friends, and fellow fair board members. She talked about the important role County Fairs play in our community and beyond.
The award was coordinated by the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network.
(Congratulations to fellow Powell Broadcasting employee Candice Nash/Farrer)
Orange City Teen has States Top Steer
An Orange City youth exhibitor is celebrating a big win at the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show — while helping raise a record amount of money for families in need.
Kayle Englin of Orange City and Governor Kim Reynolds were named the Judge’s Grand Champion team at Friday’s 44th annual event at the Iowa State Fair.
The pair showed their steer, Norm, to take the show’s most prestigious award. Englin was sponsored by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council.
Englin also received the Community Hero Award for going above and beyond to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. He organized multiple drop-off locations, collected nonperishable items and delivered truckloads of donations to his local Ronald McDonald House.
The event raised a record 572-thousand dollars this year, bringing the total raised since 1983 to more than 6-point-5 million dollars.
The money supports Ronald McDonald Houses in Des Moines, Iowa City and Sioux City, helping families while their children receive medical care.
Le Mars City Council Fireworks Ordinance Hearing
The Le Mars City Council will hold a public hearing today on proposed changes to the city’s fireworks ordinance.
The hearing is scheduled for noon today at Le Mars City Hall during the City Council meeting and will focus on proposed amendments to Chapter 48 of the Le Mars Code of Ordinances, which regulates fireworks within the city.
One of the major changes being considered would reduce the number of days when consumer fireworks could legally be discharged in Le Mars.
Under the proposed ordinance, fireworks discharge would be limited to July 3rd, July 4th, and December 31st.
That would be a reduction from the dates currently allowed under Iowa law.
State guidelines allow consumer fireworks to be used between June 1st and July 8th, as well as December 10th through January 3rd, although there are specific time restrictions within those periods.
The council will also consider changes addressing the sale of fireworks in Le Mars, including regulations involving both permanent and temporary structures used for fireworks sales.
The proposed changes are intended to update Chapter 48 and establish specific local regulations regarding both the sale and use of consumer fireworks.
Today’s hearing will give members of the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed changes before the City Council considers further action on the ordinance.
The Le Mars City Council’s public hearing begins at noon today at City Hall.
Any final changes to the city’s fireworks regulations would require action by the City Council following the ordinance process.
