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questions during the forum, 

which drew a sparse crowd. 

LE MARS — City candidates 

Candidate Mark D. Mi ler, 

debated the proposed Le Mars 

the co mander of the Sons of 

Co munity Development 

the American Legion squadron 

Plan: Vision 2045, during The 

Post 241 Le Mars was unable 

Le Mars Sentinel Candidate vacated by Councilman Mike to a tend, since he presided 

Forum held Monday night at Donlin a tended. Mark Lindsay, 

Brad Pick, Patrick Renken 

over an officer insta lation certhe 

We ls Visitor Center. 

Thr e of the four candidates 

for the at-large seat being statements and responded 

delivered opening and closing S E COUNCIL PAGE 6 

to 

and 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 his first year the University 

Saturday, Oct. 28, and 1 a.m. p.m. Saturday until the remain- 

of Northern Iowa when a family 

to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. 

inventory i sold. 

friend, Clayton Arend, fered 

After Sunday, the store’s Growing up near Rock Valley, 

Clau sen had just hours wi l be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

finished 

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • FRIDAY 

Community forum l oks at i sues 

Council candidates debate 

co munity development plan 

Clau sen’s to se l entire 

inventory and close its d ors 

(SENTINEL PHOTO BY A LEN HAMIL) 

ELECTION 

2 23 

PAGE 12 SPORTS 

Hinton returns to state 

(SENTINEL PHOTO BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK) 

The retirement ba ners are up a nouncing that Te ry Clau sen is retiring and the store, 

Clau sen’s, wi l se its inventory and close its ors. 

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BY BEVERLY VAN BUSKIRK 

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Lighter Side .8 

LE MARS — We ls Enterprises 

reached a milestone 

Tuesday, Oct. 24, as the company 

celebrated 10 years of 

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We ls Enterprises, maker of 

operates with charitable donations 

its 10th birthday. 

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nity Sch ol District voters wi l 

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Sta f writer 

LE MARS — “It’s one of 

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Hurt about breast cancer 

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Museum Le Mars is coming Saturday, 

Sept. 23, to honor the two 

log cabins on the museum lawn. 

Joy Ho low and 

Weber Log Cabin wi l open at 1 

p.m. Civil Wa re-enactor Michael 

Peters Sioux City and formerly 

of Me ri l wi on the lawn front of the Weber Cabin. 

Starting at 2 p.m., Diane Nusbaum, 

the museum’s new exhibit/progra 

ming c ordinator, wi l 

provide live old-time favorites 

near the Weber Cabin. She wi l 

sing for a half hour, take a break, 

and return about 3 p.m. 

Nusbaum, who began her duties 

a the museum Sept. 12, a tended 

Maquoketa Co munity High 

Sch ol and graduated Buena 

University with a degr e in Theatre 

in the spring of 2021. She sang in 

the choir from elementary sch ol 


KP-RV wins on homecoming 

S E MUSEUM PAGE 3 

S E HAWKS PAGE 3 

SU NY 87|59 

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She s es examples on regular basis. Gene Sitzma n, 5, of Le Mars, died “Farmers take many steps to make the roads combine cident while driving eastbound 

LE MARS — It’s not like they not aware safer by using safety reflective tape and signage on gravel road on Oct. 17, 2014. 

of dangers inherent in their work. on their equipment. They also travel slowly On July 21, 2020, Daniel Cronin, 65, 

Iowa farmers take precautions and and travel during non-peak times of the day,” was ki led when he was tra ped in sensitive to the n ed to be careful, especia ly Ten Napel said. “On farm, many farmers grain bin on his farm five miles east 

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agronomist Leah Ten Napel of Le Mars. 

“I think many farmers are aware Still, is by its very nature a dangerous line 

i sues an do their bes to mitigate those risks, of work. We have witne sed tragic examples 

but a cident sti l ha pen,” Ten Napel said. in the area in the past decade. 


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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 


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. 

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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 





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 


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 

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for the 2023 homecoming week 

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This year’s royalty candidates 


KP-RV wins on homecoming 

SEE HAWKS PAGE 3 

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LE MARS — At the Oct. 9 the continued usage of the Iowa 

Le Mars Community Schools Secure an Advanced Vision for 

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Superintendent Dr. Steve Webner 

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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 

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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?’, 

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Hurt continuing in 

the fight against 

breast cancer 

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FOCUS ON CAUTION DURING HARVEST 


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 


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 

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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 

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Kairong Liu 

K-P ROYALTY 


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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SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING 

COMMUNITY SURVEY 

The Le Mars Community School District is working on a plan 

to address our aging facilities and capacity challenges. As our 

community grows, we are experiencing space shortages in our 

elementary schools. As a result, we are in need of additional 

classrooms and support spaces. The District has considered 

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finalizing the plan, we are conducting a community-wide survey 

to allow all residents to have a voice in this important process. 

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey in one of the 

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Paper Survey 

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Once complete, drop off or mail to Le Mars Community Schools, 

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