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According to Superintendent Dr. Steve Webner, the board unanimously approved the district’s Return to Learn Plan which calls for a reopening of the district to in-person learning for all students on a full-time basis. News Local News Weather E-Edition LCS votes to send students back LE MARS — Students at Le Mars Community School will be returning to school on Aug. 25. That was the directive of the school board at Tuesday’s special meeting. According to Superintendent Dr. Steve... City adopts Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan LE MARS — Members of the Le Mars City Council took action on the 2020 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan as it relates to the city. The Plymouth County Board of Supervisors adopted a Regional Hazard... Teacher says farewell to MMCRU MARCUS — Spending more time with family and possibly finding a nicer winter climate to reside in are among the things Joan Wilberding hopes to enjoy in retirement after spending many years as a music... Truck honors Titan Machinery, goat project PLYMOUTH CO. — For the 21st year, a collectible truck will recognize activities and scenes that make up the Plymouth County Fair. The 2020 edition of the Plymouth County Fair Truck salutes Titan... Brown family honored on fair belt buckle PLYMOUTH CO. — While the 2020 Plymouth County Fair has been postponed, the Town & Country Toy Club will provide a belt buckle to commemorate fair activities. This year they have designated the annual... Public input requested for proposed on U.S. 75 project AMES — The Iowa Department of Transportation is requesting public input for the proposed reconstruction of U.S. 75 in Plymouth County. The project extends from north of Maple Street in Hinton to 0.1... Farmland leasing programs offered in multiple ways AMES — Iowa farmers entered 2020 with uncertainty regarding trade agreements with China and the uncertainty has escalated with the impacts of COVID-19. In the midst of the turmoil, agricultural... Iowa Ag Dept. issues guidance on proper disposal of unsolicited seed deliveries DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig confirmed that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is aware that individuals in Iowa have received unsolicited seed shipments... Encounter Center to host Gail Mooney film ‘Like a Woman’ SIOUX CITY — The Betty Strong Encounter Center will host the film “Like a Woman”, Friday July 31. This will be an outside event, a discussion with Mooney beginning at 7:30 p.m., bring your own lawn... Oetken retires from LCS LE MARS — Ruth Oetken of Le Mars is retiring after 23 years as a teacher associate in the Le Mars Community School District. The LCS alum began working at Kissinger in the fall of 1997 as a classroom... Fair exhibits takes on new look in 2020 (7/29/20) Promotion in the ranks at jail (7/29/20) LCS votes to go back 100 percent; face masks required (7/28/20) 2 County Fair auction lives on (7/28/20) Drought webinars to begin in Iowa July 30 (7/28/20) CrossFit offers exercise option (7/27/20) Fischer bids farewell (7/27/20) Council gives support to Main Street Challenge Grant application (7/27/20) FV Foundation holds a successful benefit golf tournament (7/27/20) Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration (7/26/20) Luxembourg heritage mural to be painted in Alton (7/26/20) Circle C Cattle of Storm Lake offers facilities, expertise for BVU farm (7/25/20) Plans revealed for courtroom remodel (7/24/20) Reimagined Cleveland Park begins to take shape (7/24/20) State launches #StepUpMaskUpIA to slow the spread of COVID-19 (7/24/20) Subscribe today Shopper's Guide Bomgaars Spring Prep Insider 2020 Photo Galleries Hinton baseball & softball 2020 Le Mars Community 2020 graduation Gehlen Catholic 2020 graduation MORE GALLERIES Weather Current conditions Fair 75°F Weather page Forecast Today Mostly Sunny High: 82°F Tonight Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Showers & T-storms Low: 60°F Saturday Chance Showers & T-storms High: 82°F Low: 59°F Sunday Slight Chance Showers & T-storms High: 77°F Low: 53°F Sports RSM falls to Newman Catholic in extra-inning battle on the mound By Allen Hamil, Sports Editor DES MOINES — Neither starter came away with a decision on the mound in a Class 1A semifinal battle between sixth-seeded Mason City Newman Catholic and second-seeded Remsen St. Mary’s, but the two pitchers were the stars of the game, dueling for 7 1/3 scoreless innings apiece before reaching their pitch count limits. ... Don Bosco takes down Kingsley-Pierson in semifinals By Allen Hamil, Sports Editor DES MOINES — After pulling off an upset as the No. 8 seed in the Class 1A quarterfinals, Kingsley-Pierson couldn’t pull off another shocker in Thursday’s semifinals at Principal Park. The Panthers fell to No. 5 seed Don Bosco of Gilbertville 9-1 as the team ends the season with a state tournament appearance for the first time since 2002 and just the fourth time in school history... Lady Westerners fall in extras to Clarksville on inside-the-park home run (7/28/20) Defending champion Carlisle ends season for Le Mars softball (7/27/20) Undefeated RSM baseball rolls past Burlington Notre Dame (7/25/20) Kingsley-Pierson upsets top seed Martensdale-St. Marys in state baseball quarterfinals (7/24/20) Remsen St. Mary’s back to state baseball for fifth straight season (7/23/20) Kingsley-Pierson baseball back to state for first time since 2002 (7/23/20) View more sports Records Obituaries Weddings & Engagements Obituaries Paul Rollins (7/29/20) Paul Edward Rollins died Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, a private family gathering was held July 24, 2020, at the Hillside Cemetery in Merrill. He was laid to rest next to... Linda Kuiken (7/27/20) Linda Kay (Gritzmaker) Kuiken, 64, of Sibley, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 24, 2020. Linda Kay Gritzmaker was born on July 16, 1956, in Mason City, and raised by Delton and Jean... Dan Cronin (7/24/20) Dan Cronin, 65, of Le Mars, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at his home near Le Mars. Daniel Paul Cronin was born July 31, 1954, in Le Mars, the son of Robert and Paula (Kunkel) Cronin.... Ronald Frahm (7/24/20) Ronald Frahm, 61, of Le Mars, died Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home. Ronald Bruce Frahm was born on July 19, 1959 to Arnold and Betty (Anderson) Frahm in Storm Lake. Ron grew up on a farm in rural... View more obituaries Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries Anniversary: Ken and Lynette Milbrodt (7/29/20) Ken and Lynette Milbrodt, longtime residents of Le Mars and now residing in Rogers, Arkansas, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15, 2020. Ken Milbrodt and Lynette Janke were... Anniversary: Larry and Diane Dreckman (7/27/20) Larry and Diane Dreckman of Le Mars will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 1, 2020. Larry Dreckman and Diane Schiltz were married at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars, on Aug. 1, 1970,... Anniversary: Larry and Mary Ann Kobberman (7/27/20) Larry and Mary Ann (Meister) Kobberman of Remsen will celebrate their 50th wedd...