Northwest Iowa (RI) — Le Mars is in the running to be named one of “America’s Favorite Small Towns” and the deadline to vote is next week.
Parade Magazine holds the annual competition as it celebrates vibrant but small communities nationwide and Le Mars is the only Iowa town on the list.
Kristen Heimgartner, executive director of the Hometown Le Mars Heritage Foundation, says they entered the contest to better promote the town.
Heimgartner says getting into the finals would give Le Mars plenty of exposure, while winning would be a wonderful feat.
The finalists will be featured in a special print issue of Parade, and the winning town will host an event with “potential celebrity involvement,” sponsor giveaways, and national media coverage.
Heimgartner encourages Iowans to vote and interact with the Heritage Foundation’s social media page.
Voting started in November. Semifinalists will be announced on January 21st. National finalists will be announced this spring, with state and national winners to be named in June.
To vote for Le Mars, visit the America’s Favorite Small Towns website.
