Lori Carter named LCSD Employee of the Month
Lori Carter has been named the Le Mars Community School District’s Employee of the Month for September. Lori is a math teacher at the high school. She’s served the Le Mars Community School District for ten years.
From her nomination: “Lori cares deeply for her students. She pushes them and challenges them in ways that increase their understanding. Lori also encourages kids to make and share personal goals. When they make their goals, the class gets homemade cookies. She has baked thousands of cookies over the past few years.”
Congratulations, Lori!
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Fire-Rescue Chief Schwarz talks lithium-ion batteries
On Monday, September 21, just before 3 p.m., the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department responded to a garbage truck on fire at Central Avenue N.W. and 4th St N.W. in Le Mars. The origin of the fire was determined to be an improperly discarded lithium-ion battery.
Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief Steve Schwarz gave his thoughts on how he believes the fire started.
Chief Schwarz described lithium-ion batteries as “a series of AA batteries hooked together.”
Chief Schwarz gave some safety tips for handling the batteries.
The consequences of improper disposal of these batteries can be severe.
To dispose of Lithium-ion Batteries, take them out to the Plymouth County Landfill and do not throw them in garbage cans.
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Plymouth County Historical Museum announces press conference
The Plymouth County Historical Museum announced that they will unveil a new capital campaign, “Preserving the Past, Powering the Future” on Tuesday, September 29th at 11 a.m. in the Old Central Gym. Full campaign details will be shared live at the event, with a complete press release available to media on-site. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend.
