KLEM Citizen of the Day

Kathi Oetken – Citizen of the Day

Kathi Oetken is the KLEM Citizen of the Day Tuesday, June 3 , 2025.  Kathi was the 6th-12th grade talented and gifted teacher at the Le Mars Community School District, and she retired at the end of the school year. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Terry Claussen – Citizen of the Day

Terry Claussen of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, June 2, 2025. Terry is celebrating his 70th birthday today. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Nancy Schlichte – Citizen of the Day

Nancy Schlichte of Brunsville is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, May 30, 2025. Nancy is retiring from Iowa State Bank after 25 years of employment. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Angie Sherrill – Citizen of the Day

Angie Sherrill of Remsen is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, May 29, 2025. Angie has been with Floyd Valley Healthcare for nine years, and today is her birthday. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Taylor Weiler – Citizen of the Day

Taylor Weiler of Remsen is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Taylor has been with Floyd Valley Healthcare for 13 years, and today is her birthday. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Ashleigh Pederson – Citizen of the Day

Ashleigh Pederson of Le Mars  is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Ashleigh is employed at Primebank and is celebrating her birthday on Thursday, May 29th. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Eileen Harringa – Citizen of the Day

Eileen Harringa is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, May 23, 2025. Eileen works in food service at the Le Mars Community School District, and she is retiring after 29 years of employment. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Bill Magnussen – Citizen of the Day

Bill Magnussen of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, May 22, 2025. Bill is a math teacher at Le Mars Middle School and is retiring at the end of the school year after 34 years in education. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Mary Kay Benton – Citizen of the Day

Mary Kay Benton is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for  Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Mary Kay is an Instrumental Music Teacher at Le Mars Community Middle School and is retiring at the end of the school year after 34 years in education. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Donna Staver – Citizen of the Day

Donna Staver of Le Mars  is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Donna is celebrating her 90th birthday today. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Sally Winchester – Citizen of the Day

Sally Winchester is the KLEM Citizen of the Day Monday, May 19, 2025.  Sally a custodian at Le Mars Community Middle School and is retiring. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Jaelye Woudstra – Citizen of the Day

Jaelye Woudstra is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, May 16, 2025. Jaelye is a senior at Unity Christian High School and is the 2025 Tulip Festival Queen. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Rita Haage – Citizen of the Day

Rita Hagge of Akron is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, May 15, 2025. Rita has been employed at Wells Enterprises for 38 years, and she is celebrating her 60th birthday today. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Deb Anthony – Citizen of the Day

Deb Anthony of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Deb is a fifth grade teacher at Clark Elementary and is retiring after 23 years of teaching at the Le Mars Community School District. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash

Linda Ludwig – Citizen of the Day

Linda Ludwig of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Linda is a first grade teacher at Clark Elementary and is retiring at the end of the school year after 24 years of teaching. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Lori Feller – Citizen of the Day

Lori Feller of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for  Monday, May 12, 2025. Lori is retiring after 19 years of work with Head Start in Hawarden. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Pegg Kessenich – Citizen of the Day

Pegg Kessenich of Merrill is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, May 9, 2025. Peggy is employed with McCormack Distribution, and today is her birthday. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Joyce Barents – Citizen of the Day

Joyce Barents of Ireton is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, May 8, 2025. Joyce is a Personal Banker with Northwest Bank in Le Mars. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Carson Waddell – Citizen of the Day

Carson Waddell is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Carson is the newly-appointed Sexual Assault Advocate for Plymouth County CAASA. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Esther Bunkers – Citizen of the Day

Esther Bunkers of Remsen is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Esther celebrated her 99th birthday on Sunday, May 4th. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Ken Bolton – Citizen of the Day

Ken Bolton of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, May 5, 2025. Ken is a retired trucker. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Dan Heuertz – Citizen of the Day

Dan Heuertz of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, May 2, 2025. Dan is celebrating his 80th birthday today. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Shelly Thomson – Citizen of the Day

Shelly Thomson is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, May 1, 2025.  Shelly is the new K-12 Program Coordinator for the Plymouth County Extension Office. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Amanda Anderson – Citizen of the Day

Dr. Amanda Anderson is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Amanda is the new President of Gehlen Catholic School. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Sharon Stoos – Citizen of the Day

Sharon Stoos of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Sharon has retired from the Post Office after 40 years of employment. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Tami Dunn – Citizen of the Day

Tami Dunn is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, April 28, 2025. Tami is a general science teacher at Le Mars Community High School, and she is the 2025 Teacher of the Year for the Le Mars Community School District. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Stefanie Cargin – Citizen of the Day

Stefanie Cargin of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, April 25, 2025. Stefanie is celebrating her 40th birthday today. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Ethan Mitchell – Citizen of the Day

Ethan Mitchell is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, April 24, 2025. Ethan is Le Mars' Firefighter of the Year. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Ruth Farley – Citizen of the Day

Ruth Farley of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Ruth served on the Floyd Valley Healthcare Auxiliary for 25 years. She recently retired from the board but continues to volunteer for the Auxiliary. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Jennifer Jorgensen – Citizen of the Day

Jennifer Jorgensen is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Jennifer is a 3rd grade teacher at Kluckhohn and is the Le Mars Community School District's employee of the month for the month of April. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Colby Hannasch – Citizen of the Day

Colby Hannasch of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, April 21, 2025. Colby is an Sr. Project Developer of Electric Transmission at MidAmerican Energy Company and is a Lieutenant/EMT with Le Mars Fire Rescue. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Bill Anderson – Citizen of the Day

Bill Anderson of Merrill is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, April 17, 2025. Bill is employed with Americold, and he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Tammie Hagert – Citizen of the Day

Tammie Hagert of Remsen is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Tammi is employed at Floyd Valley Healthcare Clinic. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Blake Beller – Citizen of the Day

Officer Blake Beller is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Blake has been sworn in with the Le Mars Police Department. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Jeremy Ferguson – Citizen of the Day

Jeremy Ferguson of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, April 14, 2025. Jeremy is employed with Sapp Brothers Petroleum. Sapp Brothers’ customers know that when he is delivering, there is no need to worry about the job being done incorrectly. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Hannah Bundy – Citizen of the Day

Hannah Bundy of Remsen is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Friday, April 11, 2025. Hannah is the owner of Bundy’s Barber Shop in Remsen. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Lindsey Schroeder – Citizen of the Day

Lindsey Schroeder is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Thursday, April 10, 2025. Lindsey is the Media Specialist at Le Mars Community School and is the Le Mars Community School District's employee of the month for the month of March. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Lloyd Braband – Citizen of the Day

Lloyd Braband of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Stephanie Hill – Citizen of the Day

Stephanie Hill is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Stephanie is a 6th grade AAU Volleyball coach for MMCRU. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Heather Youde – Citizen of the Day

Heather Youde is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, April 7, 2025. Heather is a 6th grade AAU Volleyball coach for MMCRU. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

MacKenzee Hardyk – Citizen of the Day

MacKenzee Hardyk is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for  Friday, April 4, 2025. MacKenzee is Administrative Assistant with the Plymouth County Historical Museum. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Doug and Emily Schroeder – Citizens of the Day

Doug and Emily Schroeder are the KLEM Citizens of the Day for Thursday, April 3, 2025. Doug and Emily are the chairs of the Annual Friends of Remsen St Mary’s Ball. They may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Jennifer Scholten – Citizen of the Day

Jennifer Scholten of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Jennifer is the Administrator of the Plymouth County Historical Museum. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Lori Gabel – Citizen of the Day

Lori Gabel of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Zachary Anderson – Citizen of the Day

Zachary Anderson of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, March 31, 2025. Zachary celebrated his 32nd birthday on Sunday, March 30th. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Mychael Rechtenbaugh – Citizen of the Day

Mychal Rechtenbaugh of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for  Friday, March 28, 2025. Mychal is a Registered Nurse with Vascular and Vein Institute of Siouxland and is a General Chair of the Gehlen Ball. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Elizabeth Brennan – Citizen of the Day

 Elizabeth Brennan of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for  Thursday, March 27, 2025. Elizabeth is employed at Wells, and she will celebrate her 50th birthday on March 29. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Matt Konz – Citizen of the Day

Matt Konz is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Matt is the Director of Sales and Customer Accounts at Rosenboom Machine and Tools and he is a General Chair of the Gehlen Ball. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Maggie Rechtenbaugh – Citizen of the Day

Maggie Rechtenbaugh of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Maggie is an Administrative Assistant at the Le Mars Chamber and is a General Chair of the Gehlen Ball. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.

Christin Konz – Citizen of the Day

Christin Konz is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Monday, March 24, 2025. Christin is an Occupational Therapist at Floyd Valley Healthcare and is a General Chair of the Gehlen Ball. She may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from the Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department, and a car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
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