Proposal to shift focus in Perry Creek plan roils Plymouth County
A national water commission draft urges de emphasizing dam building and boosting data gathering and water resource planning. The Perry Creek study, part of a 1,222 page report, estimates a $29.9 million cost with $18.3 million federal share and $11.6 million local costs, sparking criticism at a Sioux City hearing and prompting calls for watershed protection reform and organizational changes.
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Iowa natural resources council
Sioux City
board of review
department of agriculture
interior
bureau of reclamation
Le Mars Realtor Jean Koenig named hospital fund drive chair
Le Mars realtor Jean L. Koenig was appointed general fund drive chairman for Floyd Valley hospital building campaign. She aims to form a 200 to 230 member organization to lead general solicitation and raise 1.2 to 1.5 million for a new hospital. Koenig has led a family real estate and insurance business since 1950 and holds a business administration degree from the University of Iowa.
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Le Mars
Jean L. Koenig
Floyd Valley hospital
Floyd Valley board of trustees
Jean
Jacob L. Koenig
Jean isa
Le Mars high school
University of Iowa
Senior citizens help moving library books for seniors
Dr. 8 F Zuehl selects books from Le Mars Public Library storage to place on shelves at the old post office building for senior citizens. Pat Coady says volunteers are sought to assist with selection and shelving. The effort is endorsed by local groups including the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce Professional Women's Club and the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Le Mars
Zuehl
Dr. Zuehl
Pat Coady
Coady
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce
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Professional Women’s club
American Legion auxiliary
December opens with sun and warm spells in 40s
December starts with sunshine and a morning low around 29 degrees. Thursday's high near 44 follows a forecast of increasing clouds, colder air, and a 20 percent chance of rain or flurries tonight and Saturday. The Almanac predicts the month opening unsettled with snow, rain, and hail in the Great Lakes region and New England. A blustery stretch from the 4th to 7th could bring snow and wind to the Northwest and Midwest, with a cold spell arriving next weekend.
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Great Lakes
New England
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middlewest
FBI notified in Le Mars ransack cases
The Iverson brothers from Salix are linked to ransacks in Le Mars. Sheriff Ed Guntren says his office has not investigated but notified the FBI in Sioux City. Woodbury county youths were found in Schmidt residences in Le Mars early in the week. Plymouth county expects further guidance from the FBI as cross-county vandalism investigations continue.
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Iverson brothers
Salix
Ed Guntren
FBI
Sioux City
Woodbury county
Schmidt
Le Mars
Plymouth county
Plymouth
Woodbury
Birth at Floyd Valley Hospital and Social Visit
Born at Floyd Valley hospital to Mr and Mrs Daniel Thiel a Le Mars son. Nov and Mr and Mrs Steven Vander Well of Rock Valley were guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Vander Well for dinner Tuesday evening.
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Floyd Valley hospital
Daniel Thiel
Le Mars
Steven Vander Well
Rock Valley
Herman Vander
Herman Vander Well
Des Moines
Dean Vander Well
Robert Hart
Rialto
Calif
Larry Locken
Minneapolis
Helen Hart
Minor cemetery vandalism reported in Le Mars
Le Mars police report a minor vandalism incident at the southeast city cemetery. Police chief E E Hoeck says markers were hammered, with stone markers chipped. He deems the damage extremely minor and suspects young children. he reminds parents they are responsible for their kids. Investigation continues.
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Le Mars
E. E. Hoeck
Hoeck
Westmar set for WIN interest night on campus
Westmar college hosts WIN the Pieces Together night on December 5 at 7 30 p m on campus. Over 100 high school students and parents will attend to learn about academic requirements social life financial aid and admissions. Dr Laurence C Smith Westmar president opens with a brief talk followed by a students only panel featuring Al Tuchtenhagen Meg Gantz and Jeff Wells. Parents can meet staff about life on campus housing costs and aid. Campus tours slides and a Madrigal Singers recital conclude the event contact Westmar admissions at 712 546 7081.
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WIN
Westmar college
James P. Schultz
Laurence C. Smith
Al Tuchtenhagen
Thornton
Meg Gantz
Greenfield
Jeff Wells
Blue Earth
Minn
Madrigal Singers
Paul Svendsen
Westmar office of admissions
Le Mars Art Club Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
The Le Mars Community High School art club will stage its annual Christmas craft and bake sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the main downtown corner in Le Mars. Proceeds fund Christmas gifts for permanent resident children at Glenwood state school.
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Le Mars Community high school
Le Mars
Masuen
Plymouth St
Central Ave
Glenwood state school
Glenwood
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List
Admitted Thursday at Floyd Valley hospital Henry Kleene Le Mars Mrs. Vernon De Raad Le Mars Mrs. Gerald Seiner Le Mars William Boever Remsen Dismissed Barbara Fry Marcus Mrs. Allan Ruedy Merrill Alta Werth Le Mars
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Floyd Valley hospital
Henry Kleene
Le Mars
Vernon De Raad
Gerald seiner
William Boever
Remsen
Barbara Fry
Marcus
Allan Ruedy
Merrill
Alta Werth
Le Mars Library Explains Non Resident Borrowers Fee
Le Mars public library outlines policy to extend privileges to surrounding area. Non residents pay 5 dollars if not taxpaying within Le Mars city, with options for quarterly semi annual or annual payments. Resident students and certain family members may receive free or reduced rate cards. Weekend trips and social visits mentioned for Vander Well and Hart families.
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Le Mars
Hospital Bazaar At Floyd Valley Hospital Bazaar
Beautiful handmade Christmas decorations clothing and a large variety of household items will be sold at Floyd Valley hospital auxiliary annual bazaar Tuesday December 5 in the Eagles club basement. Hours are 4 am to 9 pm with a coffee shop bakery sale. Auxiliary members Frank Koenecke Mrs Bonnie Dull Mrs Lynn Nuebel and Mrs Jack Hentges shown items to be sold.
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Floyd Valley hospital
auriary
Eagles club
Auriliary
Frank Koenecke
Bonnie Dull
Lynn Nuebel
Jack Hentges
Jam Hughes
Swim class interest soars at Le Mars pool in mayor’s plan
Chuck Larsen reports 111 residents signed up for early swim lessons at the new junior school pool with 22 adults and 89 children. Classes run next Tuesday night with 10 to 15 per group, testing first night, instructors Bob McKinley Dale Seiver and Barb Scholer, fees 10 dollars for adults and eight for children for eight to ten weeks.
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Chuck Larsen
Larsen
Daily Sentinel
Le Mars
Gehlen
Bob McKinley
Sioux City
Dale Seiver
Barb Scholer
Westmar
Seven Le Mars stores stay open Friday night until 9
Le Mars retailers Ace Hardware Ben Franklin Gambles Harrison's J C Penney Spurgeon's and Vander Meer bakery announced Friday night hours until 9 for shopper convenience. The Le Mars Chamber of Commerce plans nightly Christmas shopping hours until 9 beginning Monday night Dec 4, except for two Saturdays Dec 9 and 16.
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Ace Hardware
Ben Franklin
Gambles
Harrison’s
J. C. Penney Co
Spurgeon’s
Vander Meer bakery
Le Mars Chamber of Commerce
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