**Le Mars City Wide Rummage sale is Thursday May 9th through Saturday May 11th. Sign up forms to be on the rummage list can be picked up at Shop Near the Corner 19 Plymouth NW.
**Le Mars Chamber Coffee will be held on Friday, April 26 at Iowa State University Extension Office from 9:30 – 10:30am at 251 12th Street SE.
**Le Mars Senior Center will have Karaoke fun and a potluck on Friday, April 26 at 6:30pm. Karaoke Fun and potluck will be held on every 4th Friday of the month. Le Mars Senior Center, located at 40 ½ Central Avenue Southeast, behind City Hall.
**Akron Ministerial Association welcomes all ages to attend Jill Miller’s musical ministry! Saturday, April 27, beginning at 7 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 220 Hardy Street. Akron. Jill, a Sioux City resident, shares faith through music, real life stories, and Scripture. She is an inspirational speaker, author, blogger, and recording artist. For more information on the concert, call 712.568.3446.
**Le Mars water department. will be flushing the North side of Le Mars starting Monday April 29th at 8AM. The next week Monday May 6th we will flush the South part of town, it could take up to 2 weeks to flush the South side. Residents should refrain from washing any clothes or running any more water than needed between the hours of 8am and 3:30pm on the days we are flushing in your area.
**Le Mars Chamber After 5 will be hosted by Habitué Coffee House on Tuesday, April 30 from 5pm – 7pm.
**Life Serve Blood Center will have a blood drive on Tuesday, April 30 from 12:30pm to 6:00pm at Le Mars Bible Church. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
**Le Mars Chamber Coffee will be hosted by the Historical Preservation at the Plymouth County Museum on Wednesday, May 1st from. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30. There will be a proclamation that day from the Mayor, for Historical Preservation Month.
**Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2 Gehlen Catholic will host Then Feed Just One packing events in the Rick Fox Memorial Gym. All are welcome to help make a difference in the lives of malnourished children in Honduras. Anyone who would like to help pack is asked to pay $30 to help offset the costs. All donations are greatly appreciated. Drop-ins are welcome on the day of the event as well. Information can be found at gehlencatholic.org or by contacting Amy Jungers or Carolyn Bickford.
Below are the shifts people can work:
- Wednesday, May 1: 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday, May 2: 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
- Thursday, May 2: 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
- Thursday, May 2: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
**The annual National Day of Prayer event in Plymouth County will be held on Thursday, May 2nd at the Olson cultural Events Center in downtown Le Mars. There will be a free lunch provided by Habitue Coffeehouse & Bakery starting at 11:30, with the event starting at noon. The theme for this year’s event is “Lift up the Word, Light Up the World”.
**Dordt University three ensemble concerts will be held the first weekend of May on Dordt University’s campus:
- Choral Ensembles Concert, on Friday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium
- Instrumental Ensembles Concert, on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium
- Dordt University Wind Symphony Iowa Bandmasters Preview Concert, on Saturday, May 4, at 8:30 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium
**Life Serve Blood will have a community blood drive on Friday, May 3 at Le Mars YMCA from 9am to 2:30pm. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
**Tour of Historic Homes sponsored by Le Mars Historic Preservation Commission and Plymouth County Historical Museum is Saturday, May 4 from 11am to 4pm. Three homes are on the tour. Tickets can be purchased at the Plymouth County Historical Museum and at the Le Mars City Hall. Also the day of tickets can be purchased at the Museum. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under.
**Le Mars Community Theatre presents “The Red Velvet Cake” May 8th through the 12th. Evening shows at 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2:00pm. Something new, two shows on Saturday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm. In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette—could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips in the small town of Sweetgum (just down the road from Fayro) and the eyes of Texas are upon them, as their self-righteous Aunt LaMerle is quick to point out. Make reservation online at lemarslive.org or call 712 546-5788.
**Le Mars American Legion Golf Tournament is Saturday, May 11 with a shot gun start at 1:00pm at Willow Creek Golf Course in Le Mars. Team of 4 is $200.00, with cart. Teams will play 9 regular holes and 9 par 3 holes. Free will donation dinner at the Legion after golfing. Register by May 6 call Dan at (712) 541-2386.
**Floyd Valley Healthcare Babysitting Class is Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for this course is $20.00, which includes a snack, lunch and materials. The Babysitting Class is for boys and girls ages 11 to 15. The curriculum includes: Safety, emergencies, feeding, diapering, bathing, bedtime, getting a babysitting job and pay scale. Pre-registration is necessary, please call 546-3401 or 1-800-642-6074 ext. 3401. Class size is limited.
**Floyd Valley Healthcare Prepared Childbirth class will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Valley Healthcare, lower level room #2. This class is open to anyone expecting their first child and interested in preparing for childbirth. The session will cover a variety of topics including: what to expect during each trimester, relaxation techniques, labor and delivery, parenting and taking care of a newborn. Please bring two pillows and a partner. To pre-register please call Floyd Valley Healthcare at 546-3401 or 1-800-642-6074 ext. 3401. These classes are offered as a service to moms delivering at Floyd Valley Healthcare. There is a $25 course fee for moms not delivering here at the hospital.
**The Plymouth County Historical Museum Annual Banquet is Thursday, May 16th at 5:00. This year’s theme is “Revisiting the Spotlight: LCHS Drama Returns to Old Central after 60 years” Our entertainment for the night will be a performance by the Le Mars Community High School Drama Department, as they will be putting on an excerpt from their 2024 Spring Play, “Perit on the High Seas Or… Let’s Get Together and Do Launch.” We are honored to be hosting them and excited to see the LCHS performers return to the historic “Old Central” stage after 60 years. The gym will be decked out in a fancy roaring 20s theme, which is also the play’s theme. The night includes a delicious catered meal, our business meeting, and a special performance. Tickets are 30 dollars each and are available online at this link: tinyurl.com/mvumraj6
Or you can buy your tickets by visiting or calling the museum during our normal business hours.
**Le Mars Public Library offers Tech Tuesday every Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm. Stop in and talk to a librarian about: basic cellphone and tablet use, online resources, creating an email, internet basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office. No registration is required. Walk-in only. 20 minute limit if others are waiting. The Library is unable to assist with in-depth technology issues, fill out forms, or provide tax/legal advice.
**Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to host 19 new youth camps throughout Plymouth County this summer. Registration is opened for youth in 1st grade and up; 4-H, Clover Kid membership not required.
The camps are hands-on and interactive, and focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. From robotics to cooking and everything in between, camp topics offer a little for everyone. 4-H or Clover Kids membership is not required, and financial assistance is available. Complete details about each camp can be viewed at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/plymouth/local-youth-programs beginning in early-March. Registration for the camps opens April 3 online at https://nwiasummercamps.fairentry.com/. For more information or assistance registering, contact Shelby via phone at 712-546-7835 or email shelbyk2@iastate.edu
**Shelly Sitzmann, Plymouth County Treasurer, wants to remind individuals of a tax credit for elderly homeowners and homeowners with disabilities. Those who qualify, must sign up before June 1st for credit on their 2024-2025 property taxes. To qualify and receive the credit on your real estate taxes, Iowa residents who own their own homes must:
- be 65 or older as of December 31, 2023, OR be totally disabled and at least 18 AND have total household income under $25,328 for 2023
If you are 70 or older but have a household income greater than $25,328 in 2023, you may still be eligible for a credit that will “freeze” your property tax. For income guidelines contact the Treasurer’s office or go to the Plymouth Co website. You may fill out an application at the Treasurer’s office. Bring your 2023 social security statement of earnings, any 1099’s you may have received, and any other income that you received in 2023. The Treasurer and her staff will help in getting you signed up for this credit. June 1st is the deadline to sign up for credit on your 2024-2025 property taxes. If you need additional assistance or have any questions, please contact the Treasurer’s office at 546-7056.
**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. Le Mars Senior Center weekly on Mondays and Thursday from 1 to 4pm play Euchre on Wednesdays and Friday from 1 to 4pm come to play Pinochle. Membership fees is $10 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.
