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**Indoor walking in the Le Mars Community middle school is from 7:00-8:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. (please arrive by 5:00 p.m.) at the High School hours are 7:00-8:00 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.

**Le Mars Odd/Even Parking Ordinance continues until April 1st.  Regardless of not having any snow or ice on the streets.   Residents MUST park on the odd numbered side of the street (where house numbers are odd) on odd calendar days and the even numbered side of the street on even calendar days.   The calendar day begins at 6 p.m. the previous day and ends at 6 p.m. the day of.  As an example, on an odd numbered day, after 6 p.m. people should park on the even numbered side of the street. To clarify, after 6 pm

**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 April 1st, as March 31st falls on the weekend and you have one extra day. Taxes are delinquent April 2, 2024 and will incur a penalty.  Mail must be postmarked on or before April 1 to avoid penalty.  ONLINE PAYMENT is a convenient option.  Go to iowatreasurers.org to make your payment by e-check or credit card.   Easy, quick, and secure.  Online payment of taxes can be done up until midnight on April 1, 2024 without penalty.  Delinquent interest will begin online at 12:00am on April 2nd.  Reminder that taxes will be accepted on April 1 without penalty this year, since March 31st falls on Sunday.  Anyone who needs information on property taxes can contact the Plymouth County Treasurer’s office at 546-7056.

 

 

**The Le Mars American Legion will be hosting their steak sale on March 19th from 3 to 7 at 110 Plymouth St SW, Le Mars. Anyone can come and get steaks at the sale, and payment is by cash or check only.

Description, Size, Pounds Per Box (Approx.), Price – N Y Strip, 12 oz., 10 lb. box, $95.00 –  Ribeye, 10 oz. 2 pack 16 steaks, 10 lb. box, $110.00 – Ribeye, 14 oz.4 steaks/ pkg. 4 pkgs. / box, 14 lb. box, $125.00 – Sirloin, 9 oz., 10 lb. box, $75.00 – Tenderloin, Assorted, 10 lb. box, $12.00/Ib. – Pork, 8 oz. 20 steaks, 10 lb. box, $5

5.00 – Taco Meat, Fully Cooked, Traditional & Chili Verde & Sloppy Joes – $4.00 per 1lb.

**Le Mars Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting will be hosted by Buzzy Customs, located at 126 Plymouth Street on Wednesday, March 20 from 9:30am to 10:30am.

 

**Le Mars Chamber After 5 will be held at Mescher’s Clothing, located at 10 Central Avenue NE on Thursday, March 21.

**Le Mars Senior Center will have Karaoke fun and a potluck on Friday, March 22 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.

**The Le Mars Community High School Speech Team will be hosting their 2024 Individual Events Speech Showcase on Friday, March 22nd at 4:00 PM in the high school little theater. Come and watch LCHS’s All State performers as they showcase their performances in Musical Theater, After Dinner Speaking, Expository Address, Acting, Prose, and Radio News Announcing. Admission is free and guests are encouraged to attend. For more information see the Le Mars Community High School Speech and Drama Facebook Page.

**All Saints Parish Smorgasbord will be held at St James Catholic Church in Le Mars on Sunday, March 24.  Serving turkey, ham, mash potatoes, corn, salads and dessert.  Dine in is from 11:00am to 2:00pm and carry outs available from 11:00am until 5pm.

 

**Le Mars Chamber coffee will be hosted by Rosecrance, located at on Wednesday, March 27 from 9:30am to 10:30am.

 

**Le Mars Chamber After 5 will be held at Total Motors on Thursday, March 28.

 

**Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert Featuring Guest Artist: Dr. Carrie Groenewold will be Tuesday, April 9, 7:30pm at BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt University in Sioux Center.  Tickets for the Spring concert will be available at the door, online at  https://nisoiowa.ticketleap.com/spring-concert/dates/Apr-09-2024_at_0730PM or by contacting the NISO office.  Tickets are $20/adult and $6/student with BOGO free on student tickets. Call 712-722-6230 for more information.

 

**Join the Alzheimer’s Association on April 11th and 12th for the 30th anniversary of the Wine & Chocolate Festival! Renowned wine makers, silent and live auctions, five & six course meals, decadent chocolates, and wonderful friends. The Le Mars event is Thursday April 11th at the Le Mars Convention Center, and the Sioux City event is Friday April 12th at the South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront. Your support helps fund research to end Alzheimer’s and programs like the 24/7 Helpline, area support groups, community education, and so much more. Tickets for Le Mars are available online by going to www.lemarswc24.givesmart.com, and tickets for Sioux City can be purchased at www. siouxcitywc4.givesmart.com. The Wine & Chocolate Festival April 11th and 12th.

 

**Le Mars Community High School Drama presents their 2024 spring play, “Peril on the High Seas – Or… Let’s Get Together and Do Launch” at the LCHS Little Theater on Friday, April 12th, and Saturday, April 13th at 7:00 PM.  Set in the Roaring Twenties aboard the H.M.S. Majestic, this thrilling melodrama unfolds as an heiress becomes the target of a cruel kidnapping plot by a sly villain and his mysterious accomplice. Amidst the glitz and glamor of the era, a forbidden romance ignites between the heiress and a dashing waiter, sparking a whirlwind of passion and intrigue. With suspense mounting and the clock ticking, passengers unite in a daring bid to thwart the villains’ scheme, ensuring a heart-pounding finale that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.  Tickets are 5 dollars each and can be purchased in advance at the high school office, or the night of at the door. For more information, visit our Facebook page at Le Mars Community High School Speech and Drama.

 

 

**Gehlen Catholic Ball “A Night in Nashville” will be held Saturday, April 20 at the Le Mars Convention Center.  Meal will be held from 5:30pm to 7:00pm by Home Plate Catering. There will be live auction items during the program, plus an online auction that goes live on April 15th.  Program will begin at 7:30pm followed by live entertainment by Not Quite Brothers.  Tickets can be purchased by calling Gehlen Catholic School at 712 546-4181.

**The Floyd Valley Auxiliary will be awarding three -$2,000 “tuition only” scholarships to area students this spring.  To be eligible, the applicant must be a resident of the Floyd Valley Healthcare service area, accepted at an accredited school and pursuing a health-related career (including pre-med, nursing, technologist, therapist, dental health, and medical records professionals). Interested students may obtain the necessary application form with complete qualifying information from their high school guidance counselor, pick up at gift shop, or print copy off on-line at FloydValley.org under the Auxiliary. Applications and support information must be returned to Diane Dreckman by April 5, 2024; instructions are on the form.

**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.