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SIOUX CENTER NEWS Subscribe to the CALL US TODAY! 712-546-7031 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 LE MARS — City candidates debated the proposed Le Mars Community Development Plan: Vision 2045, during The Le Mars Sentinel Candidate vacated by Councilman Mike Forum held Monday night at Donlin attended. Mark Lindsay, Brad Pick, Patrick Renken the Wells Visitor Center. Three of the four candidates for the at-large seat being statements and responded delivered opening and closing to questions during the forum, which drew a sparse crowd. Candidate Mark D. Miller, the commander of the Sons of the American Legion squadron Post 241 in Le Mars was unable to attend, since he presided over an officer installation cer- 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 sales@nwestiowa.com • 712-631-4826 PAGE 12 SPORTS Hinton returns to state SEE COUNCIL PAGE 6 (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. Plant Maintenance Mechanic Positions Pay Starting up to Weather.........................4 Record/Lifestyles .......5 Lighter Side ..................8 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 LE MARS — Wells Enterprises reached a milestone Tuesday, Oct. 24, as the company celebrated 110 years of making ice cream. Wells Enterprises, maker of 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 30+ BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK Lifestyles Editor REMSEN — “Hawks Soar Around the World” is the theme for the 2023 homecoming week at Remsen St. Mary’s School. This year’s royalty candidates PAGE 12 SPORTS KP-RV wins on homecoming are: Claire Schroeder, daughter of Russ and Michelle Schroeder; Hannah Klein, daughter of Kenny and Melissa Klein; Octavia Galles, daughter of Lee and SEE HAWKS PAGE 3 Wells celebrates 110th birthday with donations to communities BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK Lifestyles Editor operates with charitable donations on its 110th birthday. 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 LE MARS — It’s not like they are not aware of the dangers inherent in their work. Iowa farmers take precautions and are sensitive to the need to be careful, especially at busy times like harvest, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach field agronomist Leah Ten Napel of Le Mars. “I think many farmers are aware of safety issues and do their best to mitigate those risks, but accidents still happen,” Ten Napel said. Kairong Liu exhibit Museum to host ‘Log Cabin Day’ Sept. 23 Arts Center hosts (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. 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 safer by using safety reflective tape and signage on a gravel road on Oct. 17, 2014. on their equipment. They also travel slowly On July 21, 2020, Daniel Cronin, 65, and travel during non-peak times of the day,” was killed when he was trapped in a Ten Napel said. “On the farm, many farmers grain bin on his farm five miles east use safety equipment when entering bins, and of Le Mars. move equipment around the farm with caution when others are present.” farmers, doing tasks they had Both men were experienced Still, it is by its very nature a dangerous line of work. We have witnessed tragic examples in the area in the past decade. Joy Hollow Log Cabin 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 Regular Full-Time Position at Le Mars Wastewater Facility. 40 hrs/wk, day shift hours, with rotational on-call and overtime pay for weekends and as needed. The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for assisting with general operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities, its associated equipment, processes and Wastewater Pumping Stations. Minimum Requirements: High school graduate or GED certification equivalent. Knowledge, experience, and or schooling in operation, troubleshooting, and repair of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment used in wastewater treatment is a plus. Biology and Math proficiency are helpful. Ability to pass testing and obtain a Grade 1 Wastewater Operator License within eighteen (18) months from date of hire and a Grade II Operator License within thirty-six (36) months from date of hire. City requires a valid Iowa driver's license and provide proof of insurance. Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred but not required. Wages, dependent on wastewater certifications range from $24.33-$35.88/hr, with the ability to advance. Job Description/City Application available at www.lemarsiowa.com. Submit City of Le Mars online application with references to cityhall@lemarsiowa.com. Resumes highlighting job-related training and experiences encouraged with application. Position open until filled. EOE M/F Heavy Equipment Operator Leadman will be responsible to haul, operate, maintain all heavy equipment, lead, and supervise crews, organize equipment, supplies and expedite crews efficiently. Duties/qualifications include but not limited to the following: • Ensure that safety rules and all inspections are completed, as well as daily project notes documented. • Strong communication and teamworking skills and able to follow and implement company procedures. • Must have experience operating heavy equipment • Knowledge of machine settings and able to perform minor repairs and daily maintenance. • Able to complete necessary documentation, timecards, maintenance, incident, and other reports. • Overnight and occasional weekends may be required. • Must be able to take direction from management. Kairong Liu K-P ROYALTY WWW.LEMARSSENTINEL.COM • $1.50 VOLUME: 157 ISSUE: 108 TO SUBSCRIBE: CALL 712-546-7031 Applications are available at: Ten Corp Inc, 401 N. Main Street, Marcus IA Ph: 712-376-2222 Email: leann@tencorpinc.com Website: www.tencorpinc.com (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. IOWA INFORMATION MEDIA GROUP Please send resume and samples or portfolio link to Myrna Wagner mwagner@iowainformation.com 227 9th St, Sheldon, IA 51201 Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible to haul, operate, maintain all equipment. Duties/qualifications include but not limited to the following: • Ensure that safety rules and all inspections are completed. • Strong communication and teamworking skills and able to follow company procedures. • Must have experience operating heavy equipment • Knowledge of machine settings and able to perform minor repairs and daily maintenance. • Able to complete necessary documentation, timecards, maintenance, incident, and other reports. • Overnight and occasional weekends may be required. • Must be able to take direction from management. Wastewater Operator: Wage is based on years of verified experience. Two additional dollars, per year of verified experience with a starting wage of $25 per hour. Example: $25 + 2 years verified = $29 per hour starting wage. This starting wage is capped at $37 per hour. An additional $2500 bonus to be paid after six months of employment. Benefits Available Health, Dental, Vision Aflac Pension Plan Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Company Uniforms Wage is based on years of verified experience. Two additional dollars, per year of verified experience with a starting wage of $23 per hour. Example: $23 + 2 years verified = $27 per hour starting wage. This starting wage is capped at $35 per hour. An additional $1500 bonus to be paid after six months of employment. Benefits Available Health, Dental, Vision Aflac Pension Plan Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Company Uniforms Applications are available at: Ten Corp Inc, 401 N. Main Street, Marcus IA Ph: 712-376-2222 Email: leann@tencorpinc.com Website: www.tencorpinc.com Gazette-Tribune THE OSCEOLA COUNTY Remsen BePRll ENTER ISE THE RecordPAGE SEE PAGE 8 SEE ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/lemarssentinel
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