**The Plymouth County Landfill will be Closed for Thanksgiving and open normal hours Friday, November 29. The Landfill will be Closed Christmas Eve Afternoon and Christmas Day. Also closed New Years Eve Afternoon and New Years Day.
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**On November 1st the City of Le Mars will begin Odd/Even parking enforcement on residential streets. When Odd/Even parking is in effect, citizens are asked to park for the next calendar day. If the next day is an odd calendar day park on the side of the street with odd house numbers. If the next day is an even calendar day park on the side of the street with even house numbers. The calendar day begins at 6 PM preceding the date. Le Mars officers out on patrol normally issue citations between the hours of Midnight to 4 AM. We will issue Odd/Even warnings to begin this process and we ask for cooperation. Parking according to these guidelines significantly improves the cities ability plow the streets when it snows.
Middle School: 6:40 to 7:30 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. (please arrive by 5:00 p.m.)
High School: 6:40 to 7:30 a.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Walking is allowed only on days when school is in session. The walking course will be posted in the Middle School
**Floyd Valley Auxiliary holiday cut out sugar cookies, cinnamon rolls and soups deadline to order is Friday, November 29. Order forms can be picked up at the Floyd Valley Healthcare Gift Shop.
**The community is welcome to attend “Alpha” classes on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:30 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Le Mars. Each night begins with a meal and is followed by videos and small-group discussion about the basics of the Christian faith. It’s a great place for people interested in Christianity to ask questions. Please let Pastor Broers know if you are coming so that there is plenty of food. 712-546-8855.
**Le Mars Community Life Serve Blood Drive will be held at Le Mars Knights of Columbus on Thursday, November 21 from 1pm until 6:30pm. Appointments are encouraged by calling 1 800 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
**Le Mars Community Life Serve Blood Drive will be held at Le Mars Hy-Vee on Friday, November 22 from 1pm until 5:00pm. Appointments are encouraged by calling 1 800 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
**Plymouth County Right to Life is sponsoring a showing of the movie Sound of Hope on Sunday, November 24, at 3:00 pm, at All Saints, Richter Hall, 605 Plymouth St, NE in Le Mars.
**Le Mars Community Coffee will be held at Perspective Insurance on Wednesday, November 27 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
**Rejoice! Community Church will be serving a free Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving day with all the trimmings from 11am until 1:00pm. Free delivery in Le Mars call 548-4430.
**Le Mars Community Life Serve Blood Drive will be held at Le Mars Fareway on Saturday, November 30 from 10am until 1:00pm. Appointments are encouraged by calling 1 800 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org
**Le Mars Knights of Columbus Hometown Christmas lunch will be held on Saturday, November 30 from 11am until 6pm. Serving Chili, Taverns, Hot Dogs, Mac N Cheese, Chicken Strips, Cinnamon Rolls and French Fries.
**Le Mars American Legion Steak Fry/Shoe Party will be held on Saturday November 30. Steak Fry will be from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Dine in cost is $22 includes ribeye steak, corn, baked potato, lettuce salad, Texas toast and ice cream. Pick up in alley is $19 includes ribeye steak, corn, baked potato, and Texas toast. Bingo will start at 8:00pm.
**Masquerade Jewelry sale hosted by Floyd Valley Auxiliary will be Tuesday, December 3 from 10am until 3:00pm. Enter at the east entrance of the hospital and either use the elevator or the stairs to the lower level conference rooms.
** Catholic Ladies Club will meet Tuesday December 3 at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Le Mars in the Family room. Pinochle will be played. The ladies club meets every 2 weeks.
**Le Mars Community Life Serve Blood Drive will be held at Le Mars YMCA on Friday, December 6 from 9am until 2:30pm. Appointments are encouraged by calling 1 800 287-4903.
**Floyd Valley Auxiliary Goodie sale is Friday, December 6 from 2pm until 6pm. Entrance can be made through the east entrance of the hospital then take the elevator down to the lower level conference room.
**Le Mars Senior Center will host an open house on Saturday, December 7 from 9am until 4pm along with a rummage and bake sale. Sunday, December 8 open house will be held from 3:00pm until 9:00pm, a potluck and jam session will begin at 6:00pm. Le Mars Senior Center located at 40 1/2 Central Avenue Southeast behind City Hall.
**Brunsville Legion Breakfast with Santa is Sunday, December 8 from 8:30am until 1:00pm in the Legion Hall. Serving pancakes, sausage, eggs the way you like, coffee, milk and orange juice. Adults cost is $10.00, children ages 9 to 5 are $5.00 and children 4 and under are free. Santa will be there from 10am until 11:30am.
**A Blue Christmas will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church (201 1st Ave NW Le Mars) on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:30pm. This non-denominational service ministers especially to those experiencing sorrow, grief, or loss during the Christmas season. Join us in singing carols, sharing prayers, reading scripture, and lighting candles for our loved ones as we acknowledge that Christ walks with us through the difficult times in our lives and brings us hope. This short service will be followed by light refreshments and a time of fellowship.
**The Plymouth County Driver’s License office will open on Tuesdays from 8:30 – 4:30. This will be in addition to the office being open on Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 – 4:30. The Driver’s License office, located in the Annex next to the Courthouse, will be open on Tuesdays for obtaining or renewing drivers licenses, identification cards, updating to REAL ID, permit tests and other knowledge tests. These Drivers Licenses services are walk-in – no appointment is needed. If you need to schedule a drive, that may also be done on Tuesdays. You may call 546-1663 to schedule a time if you need to do a drive. If you have questions about Drivers Licenses, go to the Iowa DOT website at www.iowadot.gov, or contact the Plymouth County Driver’s License office during their business hours at 546-1663. Again, Plymouth County’s Drivers License will now be open on Tuesdays 8:30 – 4:30 in addition to Wednesday & Thursday
**The County Veteran Affairs office, located in the Courthouse, office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.”
**Le Mars Senior Center, located at 40 ½ Central Avenue Southeast, behind City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm plus Thursday and Friday from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Membership fee is $15 per year. Le Mars Senior Center can be rented for events, call 546-6740 for more information.
**The Table formerly known as Rejoice! Food Pantry hours are 12:00-2:00pm on the 1st, 4th & 5th Wednesdays and every Saturday from 9:00-11:00am. The Table is located at Rejoice! Community Church located at 1320 3rd Avenue Southeast, Le Mars.
**Siouxland Food Bank Distribution is the second Tuesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm at Rejoice! Community Church located at 1320 3rd Avenue Southeast, Le Mars. Please bring your own bags and containers.
