LE MARS — Emory Collins, a champion race car driver who spent most of his life in Plymouth County, will be celebrated at the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars this month with the opening of a new exhibit on the museum’s lower level.

LE MARS — Members of the Le Mars Community High School theater department will participate in the 2023 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, in honor of the school’s achievements for its November production of “Disney’s High School Musical.”

LE MARS — Plymouth County has a lot of roads, but one of the worst will not receive much if any services under a plan unveiled at the Tuesday, May 16, Plymouth County Board of Supervisors meeting.

PLYMOUTH CO. — People will gather at Memorial Day services on Monday, May 29, across Plymouth County and the country to remember the sacrifices of United States men and women who have served their country in military service through the decades.

ALTA — The Hinton baseball team stepped out of conference for a game against Alta-Aurelia on Thursday. The team picked up a 7-4 win. 

LAKE PARK — More individuals are finding their way to the hit parade, which pleases MMCRU baseball coach Cam Kuchel. For instance, Michael Peterson entered Wednesday night’s game at Harris-Lake Park with only one hit in 11 plate appearances over the first four games. Peterson was 2-for-3, he…

LAKE PARK — Chalk up MMCRU’s latest win to pitching and defense. Isabelle Olson threw a three-hitter and struck out eight as the Royals collected their third straight victory, 3-2 over Harris-Lake Park Wednesday night. 

HINTON — Hinton hosted Unity Christian in a War Eagle Conference set of games on Tuesday. The Hinton softball team edged out the Knights by a 3-2 score.

LE MARS — Pitching and defense continue to be factors in Gehlen Catholic baseball victories. Yes, the Jays committed a couple of errors in the top of the seventh inning as No. 1-ranked Remsen St. Mary’s attempted to rally from a 5-2 deficit.

LE MARS — Marina Cronin is tough to beat when the defense is behind her and the offense is scoring runs. Improving her season record to 2-0, Cronin pitched a two-hitter and struck out a season-high 12 Tuesday night while helping No. 3 (Class 1A) ranked Remsen St. Mary’s to an 11-0 win in six…

LE MARS — After a big win against top-ranked rival Remsen St. Mary’s the night before, Gehlen Catholic baseball coach Loi Kraft was prepared for what might happen in Wednesday’s home game against Hinton.

REMSEN — MMCRU split a non-conference softball and baseball doubleheader against Cherokee on Tuesday.