KLEM Radio

12/11/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/11/nominations-for-chamber-awards-due-tomorrow/

Nominations for awards presented by the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce will be due by the end of the day Friday. Three awards will be presented during their annual dinner next month: Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Impact of the Year, with each award having different nomination criteria....

12/09/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/09/barkleys-bag-opens-doors-to-plant-in-le-mars/

  A national brand of high-quality pet food has opened it’s doors to their new facility in Le Mars. Barkley’s Bag held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, and head of operations Brian Rich explained more about the company to KLEM.   The facility ...

12/08/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/08/kemps-donated-over-12000-units-of-milk-in-2025-to-le-mars-backpack-program/

Kemps has announced they’ve donated over 12,000 units of milk to the Le Mars Backpack Program in 2025, alongside Giving Cow donations of $5,000 and volunteer work. Mendy Lawrence, the human resources manager for Kemps, told KLEM that the company is committed to supporting the local community. This...

12/08/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/08/hometown-christmas-returns-to-marcus/

Holiday fun will return to the town of Marcus this upcoming weekend, as Marcus’ Hometown Christmas will take place on Saturday, December 13th. Robin Jenness, the treasurer of the Marcus Chamber of Commerce, told KLEM that visitors can expect a lot of Christmas fun.   Activities will be held throu...

12/06/2025

The LeMars Lighted Christmas Parade has been cancelled for this evening. Please check out other cancellations or postponements at

Check here for announcements during impending and inclement weather. Email weather-related announcements to [email protected]   Saturday: The Coca Cola Caravan at Hy-Vee LeMars has been cancelled today due to incoming weather The Plymouth County Historical Museum will be closed today Sat...

12/06/2025

Coca Cola Holiday Caravan now cancelled for today at Le Mars Hy-Vee due to Impending weather

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan is coming to town today at the Le Mars Hy-Vee, complete with activities, gifts and a appearance from Santa. Jennifer Parks, the store director for the Le Mars Hy-Vee, explained the event to KLEM. The Caravan will be at the store from 1pm to 3pm today. Along with the act...

12/05/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/05/annual-christmas-lighted-parade-takes-place-this-saturday/

Another Le Mars holiday tradition will be held tomorrow night, when the annual Christmas Lighted Parade takes place along Central Avenue starting at 6pm. Joel Johnson, who has coordinated the parade for the past seven years, told KLEM the tradition was started in the 90’s.   Those showcasing thei...

12/05/2025

Ribbon cutting at Copper Coin- located on 12th Street, Le Mars.

12/03/2025

Christmas Gift...Call KLEM (712) 546-4121 for details

Kid – Moose Offroad E Balance Bike – $800.00 value– Pick up at Rooster Harley-Davidson, Sioux City... SELL for $400.00

Electric e-balance bike designed for children
Provides an entry level riding platform for children 8 years and older to learn how to ride a bike using a twist style throttle
RS-16 has 3 speed settings: Level 1, 2 and 3 with up to 5, 7, and 11 mph accordingly
18V4Ah electric motor with a metal frame
Uses 16” wheels and pneumatic tires along with adjustable seat and handlebars to provide a proper fitment for the rider
Simple push button start/stop and speed mode control to adjust for the child to start out slow and work up to the faster settings once they have a good understanding of how to control the bike
Twist throttle teaches the child how to learn throttle control and braking to advance their skills
For use for children 8 years and older up to 132 lb (60 kg)
Electric motor requires low maintenance and can be recharged within four hours using the quick disconnect battery charger
Power efficiency plus 30%
Auto-protection for motor and controller
Compact Li-ion battery with 30-50 minute rune time
45-60 minute charge time; battery charger included

12/03/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/03/le-mars-run-off-election-bixenman-reelected-as-mayor-conyers-fills-council-seat/

Voters headed to the polls for the second time in as many months yesterday in Le Mars, as a city run-off election was held. In the end, incumbent mayor Rob Bixenman will stay in office, and Derek Conyers will fill the open seat on the city council. Bixenman received 1,013 votes compared to challenge...

12/03/2025

Le Mars run-off election un-official results

Mayor (run-off)

Rob Bixenman -- 1013 (51.4%) - November result: 1,291 (49.2%)
Brian Hughes -- 935 (47.4%) - November result: 1,209 (46.1%)

City council - At-large (run-off)

Derek Conyers -- 1183 (59.99%) - November result: 1,107 (41.4%)
Beth Meyer -- 767 (38.9%) - November result: 780 (29.2%)

12/02/2025

https://klem1410.com/2025/12/02/shop-for-a-cause-to-help-two-local-non-profits/

Starting this week, shoppers in Le Mars are able to get deals at local businesses and support two local non-profits at the same time. Shop for a Cause, organized by the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce, will run from now until December 13th. Maggie Rechtenbaugh, the administrative assistant for the Chamb...