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Human Weakness in Tragedy

Cheryl's Writings, Leadership, Siouxland WomanAugust 7, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS As I’m writing this, we are about nine days since the flooding started in Siouxland and we are still all in a daze. I wondered if this was the right word to use, because there are many people that have been actively working and helping where they can. That’s amazing and…

Pedaling into the Future

Cheryl's Writings, Destination Le MarsAugust 7, 2024699Views 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS We have another business in Le Mars to feature in this issue that is really exciting. Bike Central was purchased from a previous owner and re-opened in the Le Mars downtown close to the Ice Cream Parlor at 200 Central Ave. NE. Cory and Jill Cunard are the owners, and they…

Shadows in Heaven

Michele's Writings, Prayer Directives, TandemJuly 31, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY MICHELE HANSEN Doing my personal devotions one morning, a question came to me… “Are there shadows in heaven?” I was intrigued. The immediate answer is…maybe? The deeper answer depends on the type of shadow we’re talking about. The primary definition of shadow in the scriptures has to do with protection, but we must…

Two Hometown Boys

Cheryl's Writings, Destination Le MarsJuly 10, 20248KViews 1Like 0Comments

BY CHERYL WELLS For this article it was so fun to interview a couple of business owners in Le Mars to share what they have been up to and to learn a lot more about them! This is a well-known family from Le Mars that owns several restaurants that you know, and love. They are…

Just a Trim

Michele's Writings, TandemJuly 2, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Bonsai Tree aficionados take the art of pruning to a whole other level. Only the most patient and stalwart of individuals have the patience it takes to trim and shape, with loving attention, these diminutive cousins of the much larger variety living in the great outdoors. WRITTEN BY MICHELE HANSEN "He cuts off every branch…

Destination Le Mars: Chix Chicken & Waffles

Cheryl's Writings, Destination Le MarsJune 19, 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

BY CHERYL WELLS Welcome Chix to LeMars! We are super excited to share what we have done with an old building in downtown Le Mars on Central Avenue, our downtown district that is becoming an entertainment district. The building had previously been Zestos and years ago, Micks Men’s Wear. We purchased the building from the…

Renewed Strength

Cheryl's Writings, Siouxland WomanJune 19, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

BY CHERYL WELLS I’m feeling inspired – in spirited - to talk about the need for daily strength in the midst of stress and extreme workload. It seems to be a constant for many women and with just experiencing Mother’s Day and receiving sentiments myself and from others about the demands on moms and women…

Together in Tandem

Cheryl's Writings, Prayer Directives, TandemJune 5, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS As we continue to work on the buildings in LeMars that we purchased about 18-24 months ago, it seems like we just have to be in synch in so many ways. Our builders and sub-contractors keep communicating and moving from one job to the next, Mike and I have to update…

Growing in the Moments

Cheryl's Writings, Leadership, Siouxland WomanMay 1, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS I know that watching the Iowa Girls has been all over the media and everyone has been talking and abuzz about Caitlin and the team, as well as the topic of women’s basketball. I don’t typically watch sports (other than my grandchildren) but I have loved watching the games. Like, don’t…

Leadership: A Secluded Place

Cheryl's Writings, LeadershipApril 8, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS As I am writing I am on my way to a four-day women’s retreat called Women Who Want More. When I heard retreat, I was excited and wanted to go. I didn’t even know the name of it when I signed up and paid. Retreat means to withdraw to a quiet…