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A Journey Written Together

UncategorizedAugust 11, 202689Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Once a month I sit down and start to write for this magazine and usually for the previous 20 days, or so, I have been waiting and praying for a theme to emerge. I love to start writing and the words come. It’s been such a fun journey with Hanna and…

Good Food, Good People, & More Chaos!

UncategorizedAugust 10, 2026111Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Step inside Chaos on Central, and it does not take long to understand why the place has become one of Le Mars’ favorite gathering spots. There is the smell of smashburgers on the grill, the color and craftsmanship of the space, the energy around the bar, and—more often than not—Nate Kass…

Priority: Only One Thing is Necessary

UncategorizedJuly 30, 2026168Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS As I looked back over the last 7 months and intentionally being at the feet of Jesus, I came back to Jesus’ words to Martha. He said only one thing is necessary and that is to pay attention to His words. What does that mean for us? I encouraged our team…

Waiting Long Enough for Things to Play Out

Cheryl's Writings, Siouxland WomanJuly 8, 2026395Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS I love this saying because it offers wise advice for many areas of life. I’m grateful that I learned it years ago from my husband, Mike. He says he developed this perspective through his years at Wells’ Enterprises, the family business in Le Mars that has been part of the community…

Finding the Missing Pieces Side by Side

Cheryl's Writings, Siouxland WomanJuly 8, 2026266Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS It’s interesting working in an environment where my job every day is about serving and teaching others to serve. Many people think that life is about receiving and getting the top position and that it will somehow fulfill them and make them someone. We have been talking a lot lately at…

Longing

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJune 25, 2026321Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE As we grow up, we often want many different things. We want freedom and independence. We want to go where we want to go, do what we want to do, and do it when we want without anyone telling us no. As we continue to grow older and mature, we often…

Rebuilding More Than Buildings

Cheryl's Writings, Destination Le Mars, Siouxland WomanJune 22, 2026263Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Being in the development business for the last 3 ½ years has been quite an interesting journey for us, to say the least. (Can I do that?) I look back to the very beginning, and I have memories of feeling overwhelmed by all the horrible ugly buildings that we were buying…

A Fresh Start. A Deeper Grace.

Cheryl's Writings, Siouxland WomanJune 22, 2026298Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS I listened to a podcast today from someone that told their story of recovery and redemption. I got their blessing to tell their story because they said that God uses their mess as a message every day. This was a story of a couple that I have known for more than…

Desperate

Michele's Writings, Prayer DirectivesMay 27, 2026386Views 4Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY MICHELE HANSEN “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. Luke 8:45 (NIV) There are several instances in the scriptures where people would come to Jesus and fall at His feet. The compassion of Christ nearly always compelled Him to respond to their needs. Desperation causes us to do many things. I can only speak from my…

Public, Private Partnership & Beyond!

Cheryl's Writings, Destination Le Mars, Siouxland WomanMay 13, 2026523Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS We have coined PPP for years in Le Mars and my husband, Mike Wells, kept talking to our city about it when he would continue to invest in the city of Le Mars through Wells’ Enterprises and also when we started to invest personally about fifteen years ago. It seemed to…