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BUILDING PERMITS Permits for 1.2 million dollars in new construction was approved in Plymouth County in April. Farm building permits include a hoop barn, a machine...

HUNGRY CANYONS AIDS CULVERT PROJECTS The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Hungry Canyons Alliance to assist three culvert projects in...

PLYMOUTH COUNTY BUDGET The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors adopted their fiscal 2024-25 budget this morning. The new spending estimate includes 11.9 million dollars in...

GOP STATE BUDGET PRIORITIES Majority Republicans in the just-ended Iowa legislature passed one of their biggest budget priorities: a reduction in the state income tax...

PARENTS OF HINTON WRESTLERS FILE SUIT AGAINST THE SCHOOL DISTRICT There has been a lawsuit filed in Plymouth County against the Hinton Community School District,...

LCSD CONTRACTS New contracts were approved for faculty, staff, administrators, and the Superintendent by the Le Mars Community School Board Thursday. A new master contract...

BIRD VISITS BO DEANS Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird paid a visit to Le Mars Wednesday, touring Bo Deans, and meeting with law enforcement officials....

FEENSTRA VISITS NIPCO U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra of Hull visited Le Mars today, to discuss the area's power needs, and how Congress can address them. Feenstra...

HAPPY SIESTA PROJECT The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors will consider action on behalf of an expansion project at Happy Siesta in Remsen. Administrator Jennifer...

2024 FRIENDS OF GEHLEN CATHOLIC BALL It was a memorable night Saturday for the 2024 Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball.  Gehlen Development Director Amy Jungers...

2024 IOWA LEGISLATURE ENDS THEIR SESSION The 2024 Iowa legislative session ended overnight. The Senate adjourned just before 3:30 a.m.  And the House wrapped up...

LE MARS BLUE LINE AWARD The Le Mars Police Association awarded Sgt. Dawn Fifita the Association’s 2023 Blue Line Award.  The award recognizes Sgt. Fifita’s...

BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION The Le Mars city council approved a professional services agreement with HR Green, Incorporated, ot apply for a Brownfield Assessment grant from...

PROPOSED WATER AND SEWER RATE INCREASES The Le Mars city council passed proposed water and sewer rate increases to first reading Tuesday. These increases are...

SEVERE WEATHER Severe weather struck Plymouth County this afternoon.  The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for southwest Plymouth and adjacent counties around 1-30...

TAYLOR ON IOWA DEPORTATION LAW Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill that would allow Iowa judges to deport illegal immigrants, although it's application is limited. State...

TAYLOR SAYS BUDGETS NEARING COMPLETION State Representative Jeff Taylor of Sioux Center says the Senate is working hard to complete their proposed budgets for the...

2024 LCSD TEACHER OF THE YEAR photo courtesy Abby George This morning, the Le LMars Community School District announced the recipient of the 2024 Teacher of...

SENATE PASSES SCHOOLS LIABILITY SHIELD BILL The Iowa Senate has passed a bill giving schools some legal protection if staff with a professional gun permit...

TAX LEVY HEARING The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved a new general fund tax levy for the county’s 2024-25 budget, after a public hearing...

ROAD BUDGET AND CONSTRUCTION The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors approved their road construction budget and plan today. This plan includes a total of 15.7...

AIRPORT PROJECT A consultant has been hired for a paving project at the Le Mars Municipal Airport. Bolton and Menk was hired by the city...

FV HEALTHCARE TOP 20 RURAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL Floyd Valley Healthcare was recently identified as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in America by the...

NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The Le Mars city council this week took several steps concerning a new residential development in the city.  Overlook Developments LLC is...

HEARING ON PROPERTY SALE The Le Mars city council has set a public hearing for the sale of city property. Monday, the Floyd Valley Healthcare Board...

DIAZ PLEA DEAL The details of a plea agreement for a Sioux City man charged with vehicular homicide and other counts in a Plymouth County...

PROPERTY TAX HEARINGS Two public hearings were held today in Le Mars, concerning tax levies in fiscal year 2025 budgets. The Le Mars city council...

FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE A TOP CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars has been recognized by the National Rural Health Care Association as...

DROUGHT CONDITIONS IMPROVE ACROSS STATE The recent snow and rains have helped push back some of the drought conditions in the state. D-N-R Hydrologist, Tim...

RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND LOANS Some northwest Iowa projects are receiving grants and loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA Rural Development State Director Theresa...