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Le Mars Shopper’s Guide Tuesday, May 28, 2024 3 HOUSEHOLD AUCTION REMINDER st Sat, June 1 @ 12:30PM 5425 Myers Court, Sioux City May 11, 2024 08 F150 XLT ext. cab, 61K mi, 1-owner; Household; Collectibles; Antiques; Lawn/Garden; Tools & more. David & Nancy Sitzmann - owners See stabeauctionandrealty.com or FB for more info, pictures & terms. For more info call: Randy Stabe: 712-540-9640 Clint Vos: 712-253-4808 www.stabeauctionandrealty.com Affiliated with Iowa Auction Group 14 FOR RENT FOR RENT: Storage Units various sizes. Call 712-540-7503 or 712-541-1897. THE SHED multi-size storage units available. Call 712-546- 4413. 17 APTS FOR RENT FOR RENT: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Rent based on income. Smoke free apartments. Please call 712-580- 5360. FOR RENT: spacious one bedroom apartment in Remsen, $550/month. Secure building, all utilities included. 712-540-5655. 21 HELP WANTED LE MARS COMMUNITY Schools. Elementary School Nurse, State of Iowa Licensed Registered Nurse. IPERS, single health/dental insurance, sick leave, personal leave. Base salary is $34,748. Salary will be commensurate with experience. If interested, apply online at www.lemarscsd.org. Open until filled. EOE LE MARS COMMUNITY Schools. HS Family & Consumer Science, HS Math. IPERS, single health, dental, disability and life insurance. If interested, apply online at www.lemarscsd. org. Open until filed. EOE OUR CLASSIFIEDS run in the Le Mars Sentinel, Shopper’s Guide and Remsen Bell- Enterprise. NEED a place to rent? Check out the classifieds. Online Only - Bid NOW 1950’s - 1970’s Vintage Americana Watches, Jewelry, Belt Buckles, Pipes, Lighters, Barware, Chevy & S.C. Items and So Much More! Online Only - Thurs., May 30th 2021 JD 4640 Display, 2021 JD Starfire 6000 Globe, JD 569 Mega-wide Plus Baler, Vermeer VR1428 Rake, 2015 JD R240 Disc Mower - AuctionTime AuctionTime - Thurs, June 6th Peck 10”X61’ Grain Auger Fri., July 12th - 10:00 am 155.5 Acres M/L of Great Farmland in Woodbury Co., Alvin Rippke Heirs Sat., July 13th, Live & On-line Classic Cars, Tractors, Trailers, Harley Davidson Bikes, Ford F-350 FOR SALE 157 Acres of Extremely Nice Farmland in Plymouth County Safari Club International Sat, June 29th*Tucson, AZ Sat, Aug. 10th*Phoenix, AZ Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! BROCK AUCTION CO., INC. Le Mars (712) 548-4634 “The Land Marketing Professionals for Over 100 Years” GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS Like us on FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/lemarssentinel JOB OPENING Needed Journeymen Electrician Full-Time Specialize in residential and commercial electrical and controls Journeymen wages, 401K, Vacation, Tool Account, Overtime Pay Electrical Automation LLC 21562 Lake Avenue, Le Mars, Iowa 51031 tselectricalautomation@live.com TROY SCHEITLER Electrical & Heating and Cooling Contractor Cell 712-203-0947 Office 712-546-8854 JEN SCHEITLER Office Manager Cell 712-269-6612 Office 712-254-8854 The City of Sanborn, Iowa (population 1400) is accepting applications for the position of POLICE OFFICER The Sanborn Police Department is a full-service police agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for our community and visitors. The starting salary is $53,000 following graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The physical agility test and Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will be administered to all qualified applicants. Dates T.B.D and more information will be emailed to qualified candidates at a later date. Subscribe to the CALL US TODAY! 712-546-7031 Certified police officers in the State of Iowa, who are current officers or have no more than a six-month break in service, may be exempt from taking the Police Officer Selection Test (POST) and the ILEA physical test as they have already passed these tests to become a certified officer. ENTRY REQUIREMENT AND SKILLS • To be eligible you must have graduated from high school or an equivalent, be 21 years of age or older, and be able to meet minimum standards for Iowa Law Enforcement officers as indicated by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. • Physical Agility Test Standards are located on the ILEA website. • Post-offer physical, drug screen, and MMPI are required. Application available at sanborniowa.gov Please submit cover letter, resume and application to: Chief Rob Hegenbarth, 102 Main St. Sanborn, IA 51248 or rhegenbarth@sanborniowa.gov. Benefits include: 100% paid family health insurance • IPERS retirement Uniforms and equipment provided • Take home patrol vehicle, 10 holidays $5000 HIRING BONUS Publishes every Tuesday & Friday IN COUNTY RATE (INCLUDES PLYMOUTH, WOODBURY, CHEROKEE, SIOUX & O’BRIEN) 3 MONTHS: $39.50 6 MONTHS: $60.00 12 MONTHS: $99.00 2 YEARS: $198.00 EZ PAY: $7.50 PER MONTH AM CLOUDS/PM SUN 38|25 BY TOM LAWRENCE Staff writer questions during the forum, which drew a sparse crowd. LE MARS — City candidates Candidate Mark D. Miller, debated the proposed Le Mars the commander of the Sons of Community Development the American Legion squadron Plan: Vision 2045, during The Post 241 in Le Mars was unable Le Mars Sentinel Candidate vacated by Councilman Mike to attend, since he presided Forum held Monday night at Donlin attended. Mark Lindsay, Brad Pick, Patrick Renken over an officer installation certhe Wells Visitor Center. Three of the four candidates for the at-large seat being statements and responded delivered opening and closing SEE COUNCIL PAGE 6 to LE MARS — Claussen’s, a regional retail mainstay since 1990, will sell its entire inventory and close its doors, co-owner Terry Claussen said Monday, Oct. 23, as he announced his upcoming retirement. “Business is as good as it’s ever been, but nothing lasts forever. We have an opportunity to leave at the top, which doesn’t happen often,” said Claussen, who acknowledged that he had a difficult time with the decision early on. “I had a tough time wrapping my head around the idea at first, but I’m looking forward to the next chapter and seeing where that takes us.” The store. Has been known as a leading northwest Iowa men’s and women’s clothier. Claussen’s, located at 10 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 his first year at the University Central Ave. N.E., “On the Corner,” will hold its public clos- to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. ing inventory is sold. friend, Clayton Arend, offered Saturday, Oct. 28, and 11 a.m. p.m. Saturday until the remain- of Northern Iowa when a family ing sale from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., After Sunday, the store’s Growing up near Rock Valley, Claussen had just Thursday and Friday, Oct. 26 hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. finished (SENTINEL PHOTO BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK) The retirement banners are up announcing that Terry Claussen is retiring and the store, Claussen’s, will sell its inventory and close its doors. Weather.........................4 ..5 OCTOBER 27, 2023 • FRIDAY Community forum looks at issues Council candidates debate community development plan ELECTION 2 23 Claussen’s to sell entire inventory and close its doors (SENTINEL PHOTO BY ALLEN HAMIL) The Hinton volleyball team comes together to celebrate after scoring the final point for their 3-0 win over Rock Valley in a regional final contest held in Le Mars on Wednesday. The team won by set scores of 25-11, 25-15 and 25-14. Hinton will make the trip to Coralville for the second year in a row. The Blackhawks (30-1) secured the No. 2 seed in the Class 2A state tournament bracket. They will face No. 7 seed Aplington-Parkersburg (34-8) in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday. That match is scheduled to begin at 2:25 p.m., Tuesday at Xtream Arena. SUNNY 87|59 LE MARS — “Log Cabin Day” at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars is coming Saturday, Sept. 23, to honor the two log cabins on the museum lawn. Joy Hollow Log Cabin and Weber Log Cabin will open at 1 p.m. Civil War re-enactor Michael Peters of Sioux City and formerly of Merrill will be on the lawn in front of the Weber Cabin. Starting at 2 p.m., Diane Nusbaum, the museum’s new exhibit/programming coordinator, will provide live old-time favorites near the Weber Cabin. She will sing for a half hour, take a break, and return about 3 p.m. Nusbaum, who began her duties at the museum Sept. 12, attended Maquoketa Community High School and graduated from Buena University with a degree in Theatre in the spring of 2021. She sang in the choir from elementary school SEE MUSEUM PAGE 3 BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK Lifestyles Editor BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK Lifestyles Editor LE MARS — Wells Enterprises reached a milestone Tuesday, Oct. 24, as the company celebrated 110 years of making ice cream. Wells Enterprises, maker of operates with charitable donations on its 110th birthday. Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics, demonstrated its commitment to the communities where it Classifieds .............. 9-10 Sports ....................11-12 (SENTINEL PHOTO BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK) Brad Pick answers a question while fellow City council candidates Patrick Renken and Mark Lindsay listen during the first part of the Candidate Forum hosted Monday evening by the Le Mars Sentinel. SEE CLAUSSEN’S PAGE 4 BLACKHAWKS SOAR TO STATE FARM SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT — Hawks will soar during homecoming 2023 are: Claire Schroeder, daughter of Russ and Michelle Schroeder; Hannah Klein, daughter of REMSEN — “Hawks Soar Around the World” is the theme Kenny and Melissa Klein; Octavia Galles, daughter of Lee and for the 2023 homecoming week at Remsen St. Mary’s School. This year’s royalty candidates PAGE 12 SPORTS KP-RV wins on homecoming SEE HAWKS PAGE 3 Wells celebrates 110th birthday with donations to communities BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK Lifestyles Editor nity School District voters will have the opportunity to vote on LE MARS — At the Oct. 9 the continued usage of the Iowa Le Mars Community Schools Secure an Advanced Vision for Board of Education meeting, Education (SAVE) funds provided to school districts by the Superintendent Dr. Steve Webner talked with board members State of Iowa. about a question on the Nov. He shared the following 7 ballot pertaining to funds received by the school district. On Nov. 7, Le Mars Commu- BY SARAH LABRUNE-JONGELING Staff writer SEE WELLS PAGE 2 Iowa Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) Revenue Purpose Statement Q and A LE MARS — “It’s one of those dates you never forget and you remember exactly where you were,” said Julie Hurt about her breast cancer diagnosis. Hurt was diagnosed in April of 2022 at the age of 50. “I had some moments of, not necessarily the ‘Why me?’, SEE HURT PAGE 2 Weather.........................2 Record/Lifestyles .......6 Lighter Side ..................7 SEE LCS PAGE 4 Hurt continuing in the fight against breast cancer WWW.LEMARSSENTINEL.COM • $1.50 VOLUME: 157 ISSUE: 119 TO SUBSCRIBE: CALL 712-546-7031 Classifieds .................8-9 Sports ....................10-12 SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • TUESDAY FOCUS ON CAUTION DURING HARVEST BY TOM LAWRENCE Staff writer She sees examples on a regular basis. Gene Sitzmann, 55, of Le Mars, died in a “Farmers take many steps to make the roads combine accident while driving eastbound LE MARS — It’s not like they are not aware safer by using safety reflective tape and signage on a gravel road on Oct. 17, 2014. of the dangers inherent in their work. on their equipment. They also travel slowly On July 21, 2020, Daniel Cronin, 65, Iowa farmers take precautions and are and travel during non-peak times of the day,” was killed when he was trapped in a sensitive to the need to be careful, especially Ten Napel said. “On the farm, many farmers grain bin on his farm five miles east at busy times like harvest, according to Iowa use safety equipment when entering bins, and of Le Mars. State University Extension and Outreach field move equipment around the farm with caution when others are present.” farmers, doing tasks they had Both men were experienced agronomist Leah Ten Napel of Le Mars. “I think many farmers are aware of safety Still, it is by its very nature a dangerous line issues and do their best to mitigate those risks, of work. We have witnessed tragic examples but accidents still happen,” Ten Napel said. in the area in the past decade. Kairong Liu exhibit Museum to host ‘Log Cabin Day’ Sept. 23 Arts Center hosts Joy Hollow Log Cabin (PHOTO CONTRIBUTED) Members of the Remsen St. Mary’s homecoming court are, front row, from left, Claire Schroeder, Hannah Klein and Octavia Galles. Back row, Ty Tritz, Mitch Roling and Hunter Pick. BASED IN SHELDON, IA SEE FARM SAFETY PAGE 5 MMCRU ROYALTY (PHOTO CONTRIBUTED) BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK Lifestyles Editor Work in a creative environment with a team of award-winning designers. You will design advertisements and editorial layouts for publications like The N’West Iowa REVIEW, Sioux Center Shopper, Golden Shopper, and several other weekly titles, as well as helping maintain our website and social media. No two days are ever the same in our work environment. Expect to be challenged, but also to fi nd reward in producing quality products. Requires two- or four-year design degree. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and PhotoShop, preferred. FULL-TIME POSITION, WITH BENEFITS. (SENTINEL PHOTO BY MEGAN SABIN) MMCRU crowned the 2023 homecoming king and queen on Thursday, Sept. 14, at a 7 p.m., ceremony in the high school gymnasium in Marcus. The homecoming king is Kyler Bork, and the homecoming queen is Jadyn Young. Group health plan; life insurance; supplemental insurance options including dental, vision and Afl ac; fl ex spending account; PTO; paid holidays; SIMPLE IRA matching; health club membership 41 1ST AVE NE, LE MARS | WWW.LEMARSSENTINEL.COM LE MARS — A new exhibit at the Le Mars Arts Center brings an artist back to Le Mars where he graduated from college. Kairong Liu brings his work, “Forty Years After Westmar,” to Le Mars in a show opening Sept. 19. Liu is an artist with a very special story. He came to the United States from China in 1981 and he could not speak any English. He graduated from Westmar College in 1985. He eventually obtained returning to Le Mars for this a Master of Fine Arts, and has special show. been a prolific artist for the 40 A reception for Liu will be years since his graduation. He currently resides in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area, and is SEE LIU PAGE 5 Kairong Liu K-P ROYALTY (PHOTO CONTRIBUTED) Kingsley-Pierson Community School 2023 Homecoming king Kaden Kraft and queen Jorja Howe, were crowned during the school’s 7 p.m. coronation ceremony Thursday, Sept. 14. 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