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Disaster Recovery Centers open in Spencer and Rock Valley; Spencer officials urge civilians to stay weather aware in the midst of forecasted weather
DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) -After last week’s flooding, Disaster Recovery Centers will open in two Siouxland locations. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center on Tuesday. July 2 beginning at 1 p.m. in Spencer Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Caution Required To Use Fireworks In Sheldon
Sheldon, Iowa — The Fourth of July is this week, and many northwest Iowans like to celebrate with consumer fireworks. That’s something that was illegal for nearly 80 years, after a catastrophic fire right next door in Spencer. Fireworks became legal again in Iowa about seven years ago, in 2017.
Fourth of July activities in Le Mars
LE MARS — It will be a red, white and blue day on Thursday, July 4, as the community celebrates Independence Day. The Plymouth County Historical Museum has several activities planned for the day. The annual 4th of July parade will travel down Central Avenue starting at 11 a.m....
Sioux Center school board approves cameras
SIOUX CENTER—The Sioux Center School District Board of Education approved at its Monday meeting a quote for new security cameras, a crucial step as the district seeks a state grant to cover the cost of the upgrades. District technology director Micah Bilby recommended the board accept the $178,820.14 quote...
Federal Help Available for Locally Flood Damaged Areas
Governor Kim Reynolds and the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency surveyed flood damage in Rock Valley, Spencer, and Cherokee on Thursday. They saw homes with foundations caved in by high water levels on the Little Sioux River. Five counties are approved for individual assistance from FEMA under a Presidential Disaster Declaration, while nine counties qualify for federal help to rebuild flooded infrastructure. Cherokee County is not one of them, but Reynolds says that could change as more information is turned in.
KLEM News for Monday, July 1
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...
Patriotic music to fill Foster Park July 4th
LE MARS — The Le Mars Municipal Band will present a concert of patriotic music on Thursday, the 4th of July, at 7:30 p.m. at Foster Park. Admission is free. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Jerry Bertrand will conduct the band, and Ted Hallberg...
Tina Laskie – Citizen of the Day
Tina Laskie of Le Mars is the KLEM Citizen of the Day Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Tina works as a nurse in Sioux City. She was recently a co-leader with the youth theatre camp and performances that took place during Ice Cream Days at the Le Mars Community Theatre, and she is on the production team for the upcoming summer musical Into the Woods! She 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.
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