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CITY OF LATHROP
Council approves site plan for Casey’s at I-35 by brett adkison leader editor
A new (but familiar) business could be making its way to the intersection of Interstate 35 and 116 Highway in Lathrop. During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, August 15, the
GOWER
City to buy four lots just off of Hallar Avenue
Lathrop City Council approved a site plan for a new Casey’s General Store location at the northwest corner of the intersection. The proposed location has an entry point on nearby Stonum Road. It would mark the second Casey’s inside the city limits of Lathrop, with the
first being on 33 Highway (Center Street) in the middle of town. The council held its tax levy hearing on Tuesday and went on to approve the rate during the regular meeting. The total rate was set at $1.1652 per $100 assessed value, a four-percent increase over last year
($1.1175 per $100 assessed value). Three levies make up the overall tax rate. Both the general fund levy ($0.5618 per $100 assessed value) and park fund levy ($0.1478 per $100 assessed value) were the same as last fiscal year. The only ||Continued on A2
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The City of Gower has moved forward with the purchase of four lots behind the city maintenance barn near downtown. The Gower City Council approved a finalized contract Monday, August 14, to purchase the lots from Fuemmeler Holdings for $17,500. The lots are at 413 Hallar Avenue and would be zoned commercially. The vote was 3-0, with Alderman Mike Krueger unable to attend the meeting. The purchase of the land was discussed in closed session during the council meeting on July 10. City leaders view the acquisition as a long-term investment for future development. During the meeting, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of 400 Field Street attended to discuss the Gregory Drive project. Heather and Elizabeth Seever also attended the meeting. Elizabeth Seever ap-
Plattsburg basketball star Isaia Howard commits to play at North Dakota State. || PAGE A6
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See what was making news in The Leader 10, 20 and 30 years ago. || PAGE A3
All three local school districts - Lathrop, Plattsburg and East Buchanan - returned to the classroom this week for the 2023-2024 school year. In Lathrop, the new year also ushered in a new elementary principal for the first time in 20 years, as Stephanie Bowers was hired to the office after the departure of Chauncey Rardon. The newspaper wishes all of the little Mules, Tigers and Bulldogs a great school year! (Above) Karen Gilzean’s first grade class works on rhyming words Tuesday morning on the first day of school.
EAST BUCHANAN
Board sets tax rate, talks new EBMS building The tax hearing for East Buchanan C-1 School District did not take long Monday, August 21, as Superintendent Dr. John Newell gave the board an overview and his recommendation. Dr. Newell recommended a tax rate of $5.8736 for the upcoming year and the board supported his recommendation, 7-0. Immediately after the tax
Howard lands with N. Dakota
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See what calls were dispatched through the county’s sheriff ’s office this week. || PAGE A3
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hearing, the board took up action for their regular August meeting. Dr. Newell told the board that the first day of the new school year went well and showed everyone a video of students and staff during the first day back in session. Amy Adams, the CTA representative, gave a brief report, too. She said the first day was a success and thanked the board for several actions taken in the immediate past. First were the professional
development opportunities provided to the staff this summer. Second was the Curriculum Camp provided for the staff members who chose to participate. She then thanked the board for the breakfast and lunch provided to the staff last week, as well as candy they supplied. The board moved swiftly through normal business, approving the agenda, the minutes of the regular board sessions for June
and July, and payments of the bills. They approved the bus routes for the upcoming year, program evaluations, gifted handbook, and the athletic handbook. Things slowed a bit during the discussion of issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) for contractors to construct the newly-approved middle school. Dr. Newell provided the board with an overview of the options. The district ||Continued on A2
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