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*Le Mars Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday through October 10 from 9 a.m. till noon at the Olson Cultural Event Center in downtown Le Mars.

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*The Luxembourg Heritage Society of Northwest Iowa will meet on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the meeting room of the Remsen Public Library, 211 Fulton Street, Remsen at 9:30 a.m. The Luxembourg Exhibit is continuing to be displayed at the Plymouth County Historical Museum on the fourth floor study hall.  Their hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.   We continue to help with family research as requested by several people.     Refreshments will be served.  Not necessary to be of Luxembourg descent.

 

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The Brunsville Legion Pancake Breakfast will be Sunday, October 11 from 8:30am until 1:00pm.  All you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs made to order and beverages.  Adults are $11.00, $5.00 for children 5 to 9 and children 4 and under are free.  Brunsville Legion is located at 305 Oak Street, Brunsville, Iowa.
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*The Seney Methodist Church broasted pork chop dinner is on Sunday, October 11.  Serving is from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Dinner includes a broasted pork chop, cheesy potatoes, homegrown sweetcorn, homemade salad and dessert bar, bread and beverage.  $15.00 is the cost for adults and $8.00 for children under 8 years old.  Carry outs are available for $15.00 under the tent.  Call 712-540-4184 with questions.  A craft and bake sale will be held on the main floor. Seney Methodist Church is totally handicapped accessible located in the town of Seney at 13929 Second Avenue or 4 miles north of Le Mars off Highway 60

 

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*Sunday, October 11, head to the Le Mars Knights of Columbus Hall, 120 1st Ave NE, for Pigskins & Pork Chops from 4:30pm- 7:00pm drive through only and pick up a delicious broasted pork chop dinner with little red potatoes, green beans and a dinner roll…all for just $14.00.    

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**All Saints Parish Catholic Ladies Club will meet at St Joseph Catholic Church, 605 Plymouth Street NE, Le Mars, in the family room on Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 1:00pm to play pinochle.  All are welcome.

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*The Plymouth County Historical Museum  Great Garage and Bake Sale will take place October 14 through 18, 2026 in the “Old Central” gym, 335 1st Avenue NW, Le Mars, Iowa. Donations are Needed of household goods, furniture, small appliances, and home decor for this year’s sale. Community support makes a real difference, and early donations are especially appreciated. Donations are being accepted now during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Please note that clothing donations cannot be accepted for this sale. Volunteers to help staff the event are also welcome and appreciated.

This year’s sale schedule is:

  • Wednesday, October 14 — Preview Night, 5 to 7 p.m. ($5 admission fee)
  • Thursday, October 15 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, October 16 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17 — Half Price Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 18 — Free Day, 1 to 3 p.m.

Mini Susie’s Food Truck will be on site Saturday, October 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., adding to the day’s Half Price Day festivities.

For more information about the 2026 Great Garage and Bake Sale, including donation drop-off and volunteer opportunities, please contact: Jennifer Scholten at  712.546.7002

 

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*Le Mars Rotary will host a Community Coffee at the Plymouth County Historical Museum, 335 1st Ave SW on Wednesday, October 14 from 9:30 until 10:30am.

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*CENT Credit Union, 1411 Industrial Road SW, Le Mars, will have a Le Mars Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 10am on Thursday, October15.
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**Le Mars American Legion Steak Fry dinner will be held Saturday, October 17   from 5:30pm – 7:30pm or until gone.  Serving ribeye steak, baked potato, vegetable, salad bar, Texas toast and ice cream for $25.00.  Carry out is $22.00 for a ribeye steak, baked potato, vegetable and Texas toast.  American Legion is located at 110 Plymouth Street SW, Le Mars.

 

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*The Northwest Iowa Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, October 17, at 1:30 pm at the fourth-floor study hall of the Plymouth County Historical Museum, 335 1st Ave SW, Le Mars. For a special treat, Le Mars resident Aurelia Scott will entertain the group with a talk on the history of Crayola Crayons.  The public is cordially invited to attend, and there is no charge for admission. Refreshments will follow the program.

 

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*Le Mars Community Coffee will be hosted by The Last Gift at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home, 780 12th St. SW on Wednesday, October 21,  from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM/
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*Women of Grace at Grace Methodist, 303 E Fenton, Marcus, Iowa will host a salad bar supper and bake sale on Thursday, October 22 from 5pm until 7pm.
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**All Saints Parish Catholic Ladies Club will meet at St Joseph Catholic Church, 605 Plymouth Street NE, Le Mars, in the family room on Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 1:00pm to play pinochle.  All are welcome.

 

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*Inclusive Connections will host Le Mars Community Coffee at the YMCA, 241 12th Street SE on Wednesday, October 28 from 9:30am – 10:30am.
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**Grace Lutheran Church, 1430 7th Avenue Southeast, Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot on Saturday, October 31 from 5pm until 8pm.
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*The Plymouth County Historical Museum’s annual “Spooky Night at the Museum” returns Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can begin in the Old Central Gym, 335 1st Avenue SW, Le Mars. Admission is free. Children and adults alike are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes as they stroll from room to room through the museum and collect treats from museum staff along the way. While the theme is spooky, the evening is a gentle, friendly, family-oriented event.

 

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*Hotopp Jewelry and Gifts, 26 Central Ave. NE is hosting Community Coffee on 
Wednesday, November 4,  from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
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*A Community Blood Drive will be hosted by Le Mars YMCA with Lifeserve on Friday, November 6 from 9am until 2:30pm in the Upper-Level Fitness Room at Le Mars YMCA, 241 12th St SE.  Walk ins are welcome. To make a reservation Call 1-800-287-4903 or Text 515-815-7242 or visit the website at  lifeservebloodcenter.org
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*The Le Mars Arts Center and Arts Council new exhibition “An Invitation to Whiterock” featuring works by Terri Parish McGaffin will run through November 7.  Whiterock Conservancy is a 5,500 acre non-profit land trust that balances sustainable agriculture, natural resource protection, and public recreation on the landscape, located near Coon Rapids, Iowa.  The Le Mars Arts Center is located at 200 Central Avenue Southeast.

 

 

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*Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation located at 56 Central Avenue Southeast will host Community Coffee on Wednesday, November, 11 from 9:30am until 10:30am

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*Floyd Valley Auxiliary Holiday Candy Sale can be ordered through November 13 and cookie dough, frozen soups and baked goods can be ordered through November 27.  Forms can be picked up Floyd Valley Healthcare gift shop. Candy included are sea salt caramels, peanut clusters, chocolate peanut butter fudge, chocolate mint swirl fudge, chocolate walnut fudge, rocky road and amaretto swirl.  Cookie dough includes chocolate chips, monster cookie dough and sugar cut-outs.  Frozen soups available are chicken and wild rice, vegetable beef and cheesy broccoli.  Fresh baked good cinnamon rolls and mini donuts.
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**Iowa State Bank, 301 Plymouth St. NW, will host Le Mars Community Coffee on
Wednesday, November 18, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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**Perspective Insurance, 200 5th Ave. SW, will host Community Coffee on 
Wednesday, November 25, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
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*American Bank, 234 5th Avenue Southwest will host Le Mars Community Coffee on Wednesday, December 2 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
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*Community Coffee will be hosted by Northwest Bank, 111 Central Avenue Northwest on Wednesday, December 9 from 9:30am until 10:30am.
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*Floyd Valley Auxiliary Holiday Goodie Sale is Wednesday, December 9 from noon until 5:30pm in the lower level conference center.  Pre orders of cookies, candy, soups, cinnamon rolls and donuts can be picked up during this time.  NEW carry out lunch is available from the cafeteria for $6.00 Includes: cup of chicken and wild rice soup, chicken salad croissant sandwich, chips and cookie.
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*Community Coffee will be hosted by Primebank, 37 1st Avenue, Northwest, from 9:30am until 10:30am on Wednesday, December 16.
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*The City of Le, Mars Yard Waste Disposal Site is located at the Riverview Ball Complex off Highway 3 W. Site is open every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 – 6:00 PM April 1st through November 30th (1:00-5:00 PM on Wednesdays after daylight savings time ends). No containers, boxes or bags allowed. Trees, brush, and yard waste must be separated and piled in the proper area of the drop off site.
Items ALLOWED at the Yard Waste Disposal Site include: leaves, lawn clippings, garden waste, shrubs, stump grindings, bushes, and tree limbs not longer than 14 feet. If bags, boxes, or containers are used for transporting the yard waste, they must be emptied out and removed from the disposal site. Stump grinding materials MUST be kept separate from other tree debris and will be dumped in with the grass and leaves. Please follow the signs for directions.
Items that are NOT ALLOWED at the Yard Waste Disposal Site include stumps with root balls, tree limbs over 14 feet long, construction materials, concrete, bricks, dirt, garbage, furniture, appliances, and other household waste.
The Yard Waste Disposal Site is for LE MARS RESIDENTS ONLY. Non-resident use of the site is NOT ALLOWED.

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**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

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**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.

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**The Table Food Pantry hours are 5pm until 6pm on the 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays and every Wednesday from noon until 2:00pm.  The Table is located at Rejoice! Community Church located at 1320 3rd Avenue Southeast, Le Mars.  Only once a month visit are allowed at the Table.

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**Siouxland Food Bank Distribution is the second Tuesday of each month from 4pm to 5:30pm at Rejoice! Community Church located at 1320 3rd Avenue Southeast, Le Mars.    Please bring your own bags and containers.