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Angie Becker officially assumes role as Kingsley’s city clerk on July 1
Vicki Sitzmann and Angie Becker have been the friendly faces who have greeted you as Kingsley city clerk since March 18, 2024 (after Becker signed the contract March 4). Next Monday, July 1, though, there will be just Becker and Sitzmann will begin her well-earned retirement. Part time in the office is Barb Slota, Washta’s city clerk, who is Kingsley’s water clerk.
KLEM News For Wednesday, July 3
The Le Mars city council heard a report on flood impacts at their meeting Tuesday. Fire Rescue Chief Dave Schipper said the main concern was keeping the city waste treatment plant in operation during the flood. He said the employees there were isolated at the facility for a while, but kept operations going, and the flood did not overwhelm the city’s waste treatment system. If it had, sewage backup would have affected many homes in the city. The flood did damage the small screen in the waste treatment plant, and it will be an expensive repair – some 250-thousand dollars.
Baumgartner’s bounce-back outing leads Bulldogs to win over postseason foe
The Le Mars Community baseball team got a potential taste of what their tournament opener will look like taking down Sioux Center on the road by a score of 10-2. Knowing that the Warriors and Bulldogs would meet in a week and a half to start the tournament certainly made the regular season matchup a little more interesting. Le Mars head coach Trent Eckstaine says the goal of the contest was to send a message that the tournament trail will be tough for the opponent.
Dan Rexwinkel – Citizen of the Day
Dan Rexwinkel of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Dan is the owner of Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars. He may pick up a pizza from Pizza Hut in Le Mars, a long stem rose from Le Mars Hy Vee Floral Department and car wash from 12th Street Touchless or Highway 75 Touchless Auto Wash and Pet Wash.
Softball Game Recap: Le Mars Victorious
Le Mars put their dominant pitchers on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lincoln Lynx a 12-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Le Mars also won the last time the pair played on Thursday.
Baseball Recap: Lincoln finds home field redemption against Le Mars
There's no place like home for Lincoln, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Le Mars Bulldogs on Thursday. With that win, Lincoln brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Independence Day 2024 & Fireworks Regulations
Fireworks sales in Le Mars has been going on for much of June, but residents only have a narrow window to use them within the city limits. There’s a narrower window for discharging fireworks in Le Mars (July 3, 4, and 5, from noon to 11 p.m.). Chief Schipper...
Iowa spending more than half a million on new cold case unit
(The Center Square) - No one should get away with murder, said Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, who is hoping that a new cold case squad will crack some of the state's 400 unsolved murders. The Iowa Legislature allocated $529,036 for three full-time investigators and one prosecutor. "And I thank the legislature for granting us the budget to make it happen," Bird said. "My promise to families of Iowa cold...
Reynolds taps nominees from QCA for state boards
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made several recommendations for state boards and commissions. Most appointments are subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Recommendations from the QCA include: Civil Rights CommissionMarcelena Ordaz, Scott Board of Behavioral Health ProfessionalsJillyn Kaufman, Scott Board of Sign Language Interpreters and TransliteratorsTina Jarvis, Clinton Real Estate Appraiser Examining BoardCody Seeley, ClintonJordan […]
This holiday weekend in Iowa: Salsa dancing, lowriders bouncing and 319’s finest gathering for a hip hop showcase
It’s an early Wednesday Weekender thanks to the awkward midweek landing of Fourth of July this year. Speaking of which — chances are, if you’re like us, the current onslaught of local and national news events makes celebrating our country’s independence feel more than a little fraught right now. Consider this list of events around Central and Eastern Iowa as opportunities to celebrate what’s good about our communities, whether it’s checking out an all-ages drag show at Cedar Rapids Pride Festival, taking in the piñatas and lowriders at ¡Viva! La Cultura Latina in Des Moines or appreciating some quality hip hop at the Finest in the City Showcase in Cedar Rapids. There are tons of things to get your mind off the whole “this is fine” feeling accompanying the loud booms.
New law allows county attorneys to be armed anywhere in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law that went into effect in Iowa allows county attorneys to get a permit to carry a weapon anywhere in the state. According to the Iowa Supreme Court, that can include courthouses and courtrooms. The law was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier...
Rainfall totals & tornadoes from the July 1st storms
On the night of July 1 into July 2, several rounds of heavy rain moved across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. While most of us picked up on some rain, there was a corridor of very heavy rainfall amounts from Seward to Sarpy County to Des Moines. In this band, some locations received over 6" of rain, leading to significant flooding. One of the hardest hit areas was South Bend in Cass County, where a Flash Flood Emergency was issued for homes that were flooded.
Iowans Face Financial Risks: The Urgency Of Flood Insurance Coverage
As parts of the region begin their recovery, many homeowners find themselves without flood insurance, which isn't typically covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. According to federal data, only about 26,500 flood insurance policies have been issued across Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota combined. The Independent reports: Emily Rogan,...
After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits
An Iowa judge has awarded jobless benefits to a nurse who was fired after a “disgruntled” baby sitter accused her of stealing patient medications. State records indicate that earlier this year, Tanya L. Jordan was worked at an Iowa nursing home run by the chain Care Initiatives. Jordan was a full-time charge nurse responsible for […] The post After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
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