**Le Mars, Iowa** - Workers at the Kemps dairy plant in Le Mars returned to their jobs Saturday morning after a brief but impactful strike that saw them walk off the job Thursday evening. The strike concluded Friday evening with the announcement of a tentative agreement between the union representing the workers and both Kemps and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA).

The details of the proposed settlement have not yet been released to the public, pending ratification by the union members. However, the agreement was enough to bring both sides back to the table and ultimately end the labor action.

The strike, which lasted just over 24 hours, brought production at the Le Mars plant to a standstill. Workers picketed outside the facility, voicing their concerns and demanding a fair contract. While the specific issues that led to the strike remain undisclosed, it is understood that negotiations had been ongoing for some time without a resolution.

Now, with a tentative agreement in place, the focus shifts to the ratification process. Union members will review the proposed terms and vote on whether to accept the settlement. A date for the ratification vote has not yet been announced, but it is expected to occur in the coming days.

The return of workers to the plant signals a return to normal operations for the Kemps facility, which is a significant employer in the Le Mars community. The plant is a major producer of dairy products, and the disruption caused by the strike likely had an impact on the supply chain.

Both Kemps and DFA have yet to release official statements regarding the tentative agreement. However, the willingness of both parties to return to negotiations and reach a settlement suggests a desire to resolve the labor dispute amicably. The successful resolution, pending ratification, avoids a potentially prolonged and damaging standoff. The Le Mars community will be watching closely as workers decide whether to accept the proposed agreement and put this chapter behind them.