KLEM Radio

08/06/2026

https://klem1410.com/2026/08/06/le-mars-arts-center-showcasing-new-after-school-exhibit/

The Le Mars Arts Center has announced a new exhibit showcasing local artist Annika Terpstra’s newest work “After School,” with the artist describing the exhibit as “engaging the idea of visually presenting a memory.” Le Mars Arts Council secretary Nancy Thoma explained more about the works...

08/05/2026

https://klem1410.com/2026/08/05/le-mars-public-librarys-library-bash-wraps-up-150th-anniversary-celebrations/

The Le Mars Public Library is wrapping up their 150th Anniversary celebrations with a Library Bash tomorrow night, featuring live music, food, games, and family fun. Librarian Kara Hitchler explained more about the library’s final anniversary event this year to KLEM.   Over the last 150 days, the...

08/04/2026

https://klem1410.com/2026/08/04/exceptional-fair-plymouth-county-fair-wraps-up-for-2026/

The Best 5 Days of Summer have come and gone again, with the Plymouth County Fair ending its 2026 run on Sunday evening. Speaking to KLEM, Fair Board chairman John Ahlers says record crowds at the Plymouth County Fairgrounds experienced an “exceptional fair.”   Fairgoers were able to experience...

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Melissa Morris!
Melissa is the lucky winner of the $225 Meat Bundle from Jordan's Meat Market in Marcus and Le Mars!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Plymouth County Fair and signed up. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to visit with us during the Best 5 Days of Summer!
Enjoy your prize, Melissa, and thank you to Jordan's Meat Market for helping make this giveaway possible!

08/02/2026

Congratulations to the 2 inductee's to the Plymouth County Fair Hall of Fame. Retiring Fire Chief Dave Schipper and Longtime LeMars Electrician Hank Campbell. More to come on these two tomorrow on KLEM 1410AM/96.9FM.

08/02/2026

You’ll see the KLEM bench by the clock tower at the Plymouth County Fair- we call it “Carla’s bench.” Thanks Carla for your dedication and for your donation of this lasting tribute to the radio station.

08/01/2026

Check out all the great Plymouth County Fair photos on the KLEM website brought to you by Fedders Marine & RV.
Click here:
https://klem1410.com/pcf2026photos/

07/31/2026

https://klem1410.com/2026/07/31/life-skills-training-center-hosting-fundraisers-activities-during-plymouth-county-fair/

During the Plymouth County Fair, many local organizations and non-profits participate in organizing activities, fundraisers, and food stalls. One of those groups is Life Skills Training Center, an organization supporting people with disabilities that has a big presence during the Best 5 Days of Summ...

07/30/2026

https://klem1410.com/2026/07/30/sioux-city-woman-arrested-after-fatal-plymouth-county-shooting/

A Sioux City woman has been arrested after allegedly fatally shooting a man in rural Plymouth County Wednesday afternoon. 35-year-old Ashley Ruhland was taken into custody by authorities and has been charged with one count of first degree murder. According to a criminal complaint, Ruhland was stayin...

07/30/2026

If we told you two brothers aced the same hole with the same type of club two days apart, you would think it was some story that was too good to be true.

That's exactly what happened to Brian and Tyler Schultz of Le Mars two weeks ago. They spoke to KLEM about how crazy of a weekend it was.

The odds of any amateur golfer making a hole in one are 12,500 to 1. It is already one of the more impressive and rare feats in all of sports. Now, what if two people aced the same exact hole with the same type of club just two days apart? What if those two people […]