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11 hrs ago | Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Twenty-eight vye for fair king and queen crowns

The 2009 Plymouth County Fair queen and king candidates are, front row -- Caine Westergard, Nicole Seible, Marissa Harvey, Rebecca Van Dam, Jill Ahlers, Angie Breuer and Faith Zenk.

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Tue Jul 07, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Le Mars population estimate rises

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.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

KLEM-AM Le Mars

KLEM: News

THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MADE TWO ARRESTS IN MAY AFTER INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF 20-YEAR-OLD NICHOLAS CLAY OF AKRON.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

KPTH

Diaper Drive Helps Keep Babies Comfortable

A hometown business is helping make a difference for struggling families. Britton Chiropractic and Rehab Clinic in Akron, Iowa is lending a helping hand to hometown children with a diaper drive through June 26th to support the surrounding community by helping Mid-Sioux Opportunity.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

KWWL-TV Waterloo

Trials set for 2 Iowans charged in overdose death

Trials are set for two men charged in the drug overdose death of a northwest Iowa man.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Chamber hopes to reach all ages with celebration

Are you ready for some wholesome family fun? Then the first annual Akron Summer Kickoff Saturday in Akron City Park is the place to be.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

High schools in Plymouth County honor academic excellence

Plymouth County schools acknowledged academic excellence by naming valedictorians and salutatorians during graduation ceremonies in May.

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Thu Jun 04, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

County says OK to TIF district extension

The Plymouth County Supervisors Tuesday gave their stamp of approval to extend the duration of a Tax Increment Financing district near Akron another five years.

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Sun May 24, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Memorial Day services honor service men, women

Plymouth County American Legion and V.F.W. posts will join with others across the United States in Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, to honor the U.S. men and women who served their country in military service with a special tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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Fri May 22, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Area quilters answer call to Red, White and Blue Challenge

Della Brouillette of Le Mars displays the quilt she made for the local Red, White and Blue Challenge, with Karla Less looking on.

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Wed May 20, 2009

KMEG

Overdose Death Leads to the Arrest of Two Men

An Akron, Iowa man died in January after an overdosing on presription drugs and now the alleged suppliers face charges.

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Tue May 19, 2009

KWQC-TV Davenport

2 Iowa men charged in drug death

Two men face charges after autopsy results show a northwest Iowa man died of a prescription drug overdose.

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Wed Apr 29, 2009

LeMars Daily Sentinel

Westerners split duals Thursday

The Akron-Westfield boys golf team split a double dual with Spalding Catholic and Lawton-Bronson last Thursday in Akron.

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Mon Apr 27, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Rooted in the future: Club plants tree

Members of the Floyd Valley Federated Garden Club planted a tree outside the new entrance of Le Mars Community School in honor of Arbor Day.

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Thu Apr 16, 2009

Le Mars Daily Sentinel

Players return for seventh annual Accordion Fest

Carla Drost of Alton and Lyle Koehlmoos of Granville attended the first Art Pahl Accordion Festival in 2003.

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Thu Apr 09, 2009

KMEG

No change to pheasant season

Each April, HUD celebrates Fair Housing Month. But many people don't know their rights or who they should contact if they believe they've been treated unfairly.

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Tue Apr 07, 2009

KMEG

Survey overseer says Iowa can expect more job losses

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

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Sun Apr 05, 2009

KMEG

Sudanese president preforms pilgrimage in Saudi

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

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Fri Apr 03, 2009

KMEG

Scouting for Food Benefits Food Bank

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

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Wed Apr 01, 2009

KMEG

Obama says he will visit Russia in July

The Akron-Westfield Community School District is considering $100-150,000 worth of proposed budget cuts for the coming school year.

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