Le Mars News

Le Mars City Administrator Scott Langel and Le Mars City Council members agreed Tuesday that additional orange "temporary" stop signs are necessary for the detour which will likely begin Monday as the Highway 3 widening project gets underway.

Tanner Dowling of Le Mars smacked a grand slam home run in the third inning to lead the host Bulldogs to an 11-6 upset win over #4 Cherokee in Lakes Conference baseball action here last week.

Paul Rust, acting in the film "I Love You, Beth Cooper," watches in horror with Lauren Storm, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Carpenter and Lauren London as events unfold in the comedy, which hits theaters July 10.

By the numbers, Le Mars leads the county in population growth since 2007, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week.

All City of Le Mars offices will be closed Friday, July 3, for the 4th of July weekend holiday.

The Lady Bulldogs presented an even scoring front as they defeated the Tigers 10-0 in six innings on the road at Spencer Monday evening.

At the national competition of National History Day in College Park, Md. From left: Palani Permeswaran, Jeanne Rust , Yashila Permeswaran and Zach Kooistra represent Iowa's NHD theme "Minds at Work" by sporting hard hats and caution tape at the contests closing ceremony.

In this photo from the 2008 Mission Honduras trip, students from Gehlen Catholic dig a trench for pipes for a water system that was installed during the spring visit.

Jolene Philo of Boone credits her English teachers at Le Mars Community High School with providing her with the tools for good writing.

Le Mars City Council members Tuesday awarded contracts for the widening of Highway 3 and rehabilitation of Business 75 through Le Mars.

Le Mars' newly amended city code was officially adopted Tuesday by members of the Le Mars City Council.

Le Mars Fire Chief Wayne Schipper Tuesday requested and received a change in residency requirements for officers within the local department.

This year the Main Street Iowa program will create a real time snapshot of eight Iowa towns by providing market analysis of each community's downtown.

Le Mars Police Chief Stu Dekkenga has collected a number of pieces of law enforcement memorabilia, including some from the Le Mars Department.

Members of the 2009 Le Mars Municipal Band trombone and low brass section are, front row -- Kris Ohrlund, Tim Habeck, Dave Moore and Roxie Nothdurft.

Le Mars shortstop Emily Anderson throws to first for an out during Friday's 10-5 win over Sioux City West.

Top 10 Highlights of Summer 10. Watermelon. 9. Small town community festivals. Beard contests.

You know summer is here when it's Ice Creams Days once again in Le Mars, Iowa. The Ice Cream Capital of the World kicked off its sweet celebration Thursday.

Iowa Public Television's Kids Clubhouse host Dan Wardell will be visiting the Le Mars Public Library on Friday for a creative story time.

The Le Mars United Way Board of Directors approved $76,957 to 14 local agencies for the 2009-2010 fiscal years.