**City of Le Mars has Odd/Even parking enforcement on residential streets through March 31st. 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. 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.
The walking course will be posted in the Middle School
**Little League registration has begun. Please go to lemarslittleleague.com and get your son or daughter registered for baseball or softball.
**Orders for Plymouth County Right to Life Cookie Dough sale are due on March 24, and cookie dough available on April 12.. To order Monster, Choc Chip, Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin, or Molasses in 1 lb. tubs for $6, call or text 712-541-8406.
**Le Mars American Legion Steak Fry will be held on Saturday March 22 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. 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.
**Le Mars Community Coffee with be hosted by Habitue Coffeehouse and Bakery on Wednesday, March 26 from 9:30am until 10:30am at the Living Center next door.
**The Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the museum is hosting our 2025 Annual Banquet on Friday, March 28, at the Museum’s Old Central Gym in Le Mars. This event highlights the museum’s rich legacy of preserving local history and fostering community engagement. The evening will include live performances from the Siouxland Discovery Chorus and Floyd Valley Brass, a presentation on the museum’s history, and a dinner catered by Lally’s Eastside. Tickets are available for $25 for members and $30 for non-members with tables available for $180. Tickets must be purchased by March 25 at tinyurl.com/h2dy2zv or in person at the museum.
**All Saints Parish Catholic Ladies Club will meet at St Joseph Catholic Church in the family room on Tuesday, April 1 beginning at 1:00pm to play pinochle. All are welcome.
- Jordan’s Meat Market will celebrate its grand opening with a Le Mars Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and street gathering on April 1st, from 4 PM to 7 PM.
**Le Mars Historical Preservation will host a community coffee on Wednesday, April 2nd to kick off Historical Preservation Week at the Plymouth County Museum from 9:30am to 10:30am
**Floyd Valley Foundation Women’s Evening Out – Keynote Speaker Sandy Spady “The Power of Community and Connection” will be held on Thursday, April 3 beginning at 5:30pm at Le Mars Convention Center lower level. Enjoy appetizers, beverages, shopping, explore health educational booths and more!
The cost is $45.00 a person. Reservations required by contacting Amy Harnack, Foundation Manager at (721) 546-3348.
**Friday, April 4th, Le Mars Community Coffee will be held at the new event space called the Headline Event Center located at 41 1st Avenue NE from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
**REACH Youth and Family Theatre Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser will be held at Briar Cliff University in the atrium at Heelan Hall. Performance dates are Friday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 6th at 1 p.m. Cost is $50 per individual, $350 for a table of 8 individuals. For tickets and more information go to https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/murder-mystery-dinner-theatre
*Marcus Lions Club Omelet Breakfast is Sunday, April 6 form 8am to noon with a free will donation at the Marcus Community Center.
*Le Mars Community Coffee with be held at the Le Mars Public Library on Wednesday, April 9, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
**Le Mars Chamber After 5 will be hosted by Total Motors on Thursday, April 10, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
. **Brunsville Legion Breakfast is Sunday, April 13 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.
**Le Mars Community Coffee will be held at Emily’s Home Furnishings on Wednesday, April 16, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
**Le Mars Community Coffee with Le Mars Vet Clinic, located at 724 Plymouth St. SW on Thursday, April 17, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
**Le Mars Community Coffee will be hosted by Get Branded 360 on Wednesday, April 23, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
**Arts at All Saints will feature Salus, a choral group made up of professional musicians from our area on Sunday, April 27 at 2:00pm at All Saints Parish St Joseph Catholic Church in Le Mars. A wine & cheese reception will follow in Richter Hall.
**Plymouth County Treasurer, Shelly Sitzmann, reminds property owners that Property taxes are now due. Real Estate and Mobile Home taxes can be paid in the office, online, or through the mail. Taxes must be paid by Monday, March 31st, 2025. Taxes are delinquent April 1, 2025. and will incur a penalty. Mail must be postmarked on or before March 31st to avoid penalty. ONLINE PAYMENT is a convenient option. Go to iowatreasurers.org to make your payment by e-check or credit card. This is an easy, quick, and secure option if you cannot come to the courthouse or get to the post office. Online payment of taxes can be done up until midnight on March 31st, 2025 without penalty. Delinquent interest will begin online at 12:00am on April 1st. Anyone who needs information on property taxes can contact the Plymouth County Treasurer’s office at 546-7056.
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**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 2025-2026 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, 2024, OR be totally disabled and at least 18
AND
- have total household income under $26,219 for 2024
If you are 70 or older but have a household income greater than $26,219, in 2024, and are still at 250% of the Federal poverty level, you may still be eligible for a credit on 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 in the Courthouse. Bring your 2024 social security statement of earnings, any 1099’s you may have, and any other income that you received in 2024. 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 2025-2026 property taxes.
If you need additional assistance or have any questions, please contact the Treasurer’s office at 546-7056
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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
**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.
