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Jim and Roxie Rahn, who came to Le Mars 20 years ago with Youth for Christ, were presented the award by Chamber President Mitch Christoffel. News Local News Weather E-Edition Register now for LCS Kindergarten Round-Up LE MARS — The Le Mars Community School District has announced they will soon be conducting Kindergarten Round-Up. In order to be eligible to attend kindergarten this fall, a child must be five years... Extension Council meeting scheduled PLYMOUTH CO. — The Plymouth County Extension Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, at the Plymouth County Extension and Outreach Office. The council will hold the re-organizational meeting... 2020 Commercial Manure Applicator Training Re-Show scheduled for Feb. 4 LE MARS — Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the Commercial Manure Applicator training program scheduled from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. Iowa State University Extension and... Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program available to Iowans SHELDON — Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Specialist in Family Finance Jan Monahan reminds individuals that tax season is upon us and assistance is available. The... Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, Plant Disease Course set PLYMOUTH CO. — Plymouth County will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 12. The... The GK BLAZE competes in the Rumble in the Jungle LE MARS — The Turn Around’s GK Blaze gymnastics teams competed at the Rumble in the Jungle Invite meet Jan. 17-19, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hosted by Power and Grace Gymnastics. The GK Blaze &... Honored for devotion LE MARS — A Le Mars couple whose passion is providing positive role models and resources for youth was honored as the 2019 Citizens of the Year at Thursday’s Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual... 9-1-1 in need of help PLYMOUTH CO. — In 2019, the Plymouth County Communications Center saw more than 19,500 calls for service with 6,000 of those 9-1-1 calls, according to Kirk Hatting, communications supervisor. Those... Fire-Rescue has record setting year LE MARS — Le Mars Fire-Rescue Chief David Schipper presented his annual report to the Le Mars City Council Tuesday. “We had a total of 529 calls for service in 2019, the most we’ve ever had in our... Olson leads WAFA as executive director LE MARS — The Westmar Alumni and Friends Association (WAFA) has a new executive director. Kristin Olson of Hinton has been with the organization since August 2019, at that time working with executive... Auxiliary looks to build upon its membership (1/24/20) Reno allows for easier classroom access (1/22/20) Council gives OK to engineering agreement for PlyWood Trail (1/22/20) Coworkers combine for 40-plus years experience (1/22/20) Improperly discarded smoking materials cause of house fire (1/21/20) Downing named first Boss of Quarter in 2020 (1/21/20) Board acts on policy changes (1/21/20) Wells partners to launch new line of ice cream (1/21/20) Snow Scamper to be held Feb. 1 (1/21/20) LCS board proposal opens with zero salary increase (1/17/20) LPD recognizes Reed as Officer of the Year (1/17/20) #BlackhawkStrong (1/16/20) Fire engulfs rural Akron residence (1/16/20) Holtzen children identified as victims in Tuesday accident (1/15/20) Making a great impact (1/15/20) Shopper’s Guide Bomgaars Fall Prep Insider 2019 Photo Galleries MORE GALLERIES Weather Current conditions Fair 36°F / Wind Chill: 30°F Weather page Forecast Tonight Slight Chance Wintry Mix Low: 22°F Monday Patchy Fog High: 30°F Tuesday Cloudy High: 29°F Wednesday Mostly Cloudy High: 30°F Sports Sentinel Player of the Week- January 24, 2020 Sentinel Player of the Week Taylor Harpenau, MMCRU 17 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 rebounds, 1 block vs. HMS 22 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds, 1 assist vs. Trinity Christian 25 points vs. Kingsley-Pierson MMCRU’s Taylor Harpenau has helped the Royals to an undefeated start through their first 14 games. ... MMCRU girls win top 10 showdown over Kingsley-Pierson By Allen Hamil, Sports Editor REMSEN — After losing to Kingsley-Pierson by six points in last year’s regional semifinal, MMCRU came into this season with January 23 circled on the calendar with the chance to take on the Panthers once again. “We wanted to get them back and we were ready for them,” MMCRU sophomore Taylor Harpenau said. “We wanted a tough game to push us and make us better. Games like this are fun because they push us and show us who we really are and what we can do.”... Lady Jays edge West Sioux (1/24/20) A-W girls, RSM boys secure wins (1/24/20) Bulldogs hold on against SBL, win eighth straight (1/22/20) Lady Bulldogs fall short at buzzer against SBL (1/22/20) Hinton wins dual against Akron-Westfield (1/22/20) MMCRU girls keep rolling (1/22/20) View more sports Records Obituaries Weddings & Engagements Obituaries Roger Muecke (1/24/20) Roger Muecke, 69, Hudson, South Dakota, formerly of Sioux City, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at his home in Hudson following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation with the family present will... Maureen R. Tentinger (1/24/20) Maureen R. Tentinger, 93, of Le Mars, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Maureen Rose (Haag) Tentinger was born on Aug. 11, 1926, to Carl G. and... Ida Schuette (1/22/20) Ida Schuette, 87, of Brandon, South Dakota, formerly of Le Mars, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at the Bethany Home in Brandon, South Dakota. Ida Vivian Heeren was born April 12, 1932, on a farm in... Maureen R. Tentinger (1/22/20) Maureen R. Tentinger, 93, of Le Mars, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m., Friday, at All Saints Catholic... View more obituaries Classifieds Posterboard Submit Ad Post Flyer My Listings Browse classifieds Notices (1) Auctions and Sales (1) Employment (2) Merchandise (1) Rentals (9) Real Estate (1) Latest Listings Le Mars Apartments for Rent For rent 2 BR spacious apartment and basement space with new flooring. Attached garage. $550 No pets. No smoking. Call 546-5907 Le Mars Apartments for Rent One bedroom cottage apartment, none nicer; no outside work; now available; all major appliances; garage. No smoking. No pets. $750 546-5042 Auctions February 21, 2020 @ 10:00 am: 160 Acres M/L Unimproved Land Auction! Sec. 27, Grant Township, Woodbury County, IA Held at the American Legion Hall in Anthon, IA. Pat Maguire Revocable Trust - Owner Brock Auction Co. Inc. 712-548-4634 brockauction.com Le Mars Houses for Rent 2 BR House for rent. All appliances furnished, single stall attached garage. No pets. No smoking. $750 Month 541-4324 Announcements Upcoming Winter and Spring Motor coach tours with Paul and Elaine De Jong. Florida Panhandle to the Everglades – February 22 – March 9;Savannah/Charleston Springtime – March 20 – 29; Amish Back Roads of Shipshewana – June 22 – 27....