Visitors Guide

Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide
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Blue Bunny
Ice Cream Parlor
and Museum
Wells Enterprises, Inc., makers of
Blue Bunny® Ice Cream, present a fun
and family-friendly environment for
ice cream fans of all ages. Learn about
the history of ice cream and the Blue Bunny
story, see videos on how ice cream is made,
and enjoy sweet treats and a vintage atmosphere
in our 1920s-style ice cream parlor and gift shop.
For information please call: 712-546-4522
or visit bluebunnyicecreamparlor.com
115 Central Avenue N.W., Downtown Le Mars
In Le Mars, Life is Sweet!
©2015 Wells Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
Why LeMars?
It's a community where people care
about their neighbors.
Where a walk
downtown makes you
feel right at home.
And kids and ideas grow
bigger everyday.
Because
In Le Mars we pride ourselves on our
great schools, our exceptional business
climate and our dedication to making our
community the best it can be.
And while Le Mars is growing for the
future... we'll never lose that
hometown sensibility.
In Le Mars Life is Sweet!
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Le Mar s...
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Where Life Is Sweet!
2015 Marketing/Visitors Guide to Le Mars
PRODUCTION
Direction: Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce
Design/Pagination: Amanda Hawkins
Advertising: Monte Jost - Marketing Director
Shannon Jost - Account Manager
Photographs courtesy of
The Lasting Image Photography
Christopher’s Photography
Le Mars Chamber
Pat Lehner
David W. Moore
Sentinel Staff
Multivance Media
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LeMars' History
The history of Le Mars dates back as
early as the 1850s when settlers arrived to
the region now known as Plymouth County.
The county of Plymouth was organized in
1853 and started with two townships.
In 1869, Le Mars was platted but no
lots were offered for sale until June of 1870
when railroad builder John I. Blair arrived by
special train with a company of officials and
a group of ladies. When the train stopped
the ladies were asked to suggest a name for
the town, then known as St. Paul Junction.
It is believed that the ladies wrote the first
initials of their first names and arrived at an
ingenious arrangement of them so as to
produce the novel name "Le Mars." Within
two decades the tiny town would grow to a
city of 4,000 residents.
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1.
Did you know?
The settlement of Le Mars came about because of the railroad in 1869, although there were settlers in the area as early
as the 1850's. Le Mars was initially named St. Paul Junction, as
it was the junction of the railroad headed to St. Paul, MN. It was
also known as Gateway to the west.
2.
The first Portland Cement street in Iowa (the second in the
nation) was poured in 1904, paid for by the store-owners on 1st
Ave SW. It consisted of two layers, mixed by hand, brought in
by horses, hand tapped. It was grooved or scored in 4" squares
so horses wouldn't slip on such new-fangled stuff. In 1964 a
celebration was held in honor of that cement, with a marker
placed on the adjacent sidewalk. Now covered with asphalt,
you can still make out the large 6' diagonals poured.
3.
Le Mars boasts 4 houses and one downtown building completely built of the Miracle Block produced by the M. A. Moore
and Co. at the turn of the last century. The cement block consisted of staggered air spaces, which provided excellent insulation for heating/cooling. Inside, plaster could be applied directly
to the block, saving lathing or furring. Many foundations of other
houses are also built using the famed Miracle Block.
LeMars is...
Situated in the northwest corner of Iowa, Le Mars is 25 miles north
of Sioux City, 85 miles southeast of Sioux Falls, 120 miles north of
Omaha and 205 miles northwest of Des Moines. U.S. Highway 75
along with state highways 3 and 60 offer an excellent transportation
network to nearby interstates as well as venues such as the Iowa
Great Lakes area.
4.
In the 1880's several thousand Englishmen emigrated to
Plymouth County. Brought in by the Close Bros., the British settlers started the first YMCA, built the historic St.George's church
and started the first telephone exchange. They founded an all
British social group called the Gentleman's Club; finally, around
1900, they did allow non-Brits to join.
5.
Because Le Mars was a Gateway, many people passed
through here. As many as 8 tracks went through town with several
trains a day (14 in 1903). Several depots existed for the various
railroad lines. Some of these are depicted on the railroad mural
along the tracks between Central Ave. SE and Plymouth St. SW.
Check them out!
6.
Cleveland Park was the site of many Chautauquas and other
dramatic and musical events. A permanent platform for the huge
tent, as well as private hideaways for campers (trees were planted
to provide privacy) were on the east end, while a large reflecting
pool enhanced the SW corner. Attendees sometimes spent the
entire week in the park, with different lectures and entertainment
every day.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Sioux Falls •
Le Mars
• Sioux City
NEBRASKA
IOWA
• Des Moines
Omaha •
Le Mars features a municipal airport with an expanded 4,600 foot
runway and rail service provided by Canadian National, Union Pacific
and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads.
A spirit of excellence and harmony is prominent in the growth of
businesses and industries that market products and services
throughout the nation and abroad. The Le Mars Area Chamber of
Commerce, the Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation, the City of
Le Mars and Plymouth County are all united in the effort to make
Le Mars an excellent business community. Le Mars is a progressive
and aggressive city committed to an improved quality of life and a
prosperous climate for economic development. We invite you to
share the advantages and opportunities of Le Mars, Iowa.
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Fun
Facts
ion gallons of ice
• Wells produces over 150 mill
more than 225
cream per year, enough to fill
ls!
Olympic sized swimming poo
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• Vanilla is the most popular Blu
colate, and our
flavor, followed closely by Cho
signature flavor Bunny Tracks.
peanut butter
• Over 285 million chocolate
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bunnies find their way into Blu
per year! That’s
flavor, Bunny Tracks, ice cream
tion of Germany,
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• The annual tonnage of chocol
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fields at a thickness of 1 inch,
million pounds.
is 12 stories high, a
• The storage freezer at Wells
pallets of ice cream,
city-block long, holds 53,000
ow zero
and maintains a 20 degree bel
of the largest
temperature. This makes it one
rld!
and coldest freezers in the wo
eks, 782 loads of ice
• During one of our busiest we
That's 4.66
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minutes!
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• There is more ice cream ma
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making Le Mars, Iowa the Ice
the World!
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Fun Facts
about milk.
• BoDeans was
established in 20
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Jacobson, which
is how BoDean
s got its name.
• BoDeans is a
modern day en
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story, as it was
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• In 2013, BoDe
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Le Mars Area
The Le Mars Area Chamber of
Commerce Promotes Economic,
Business and Community
Development in the Greater
Le Mars Area.
Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cu
ttings
Chamber Annual Dinner
Bingo
Ice Cream Days Parade
Employee
of the
Month
Citizen of the Year
arter
Boss of the Qu
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Le Mars Main Street
A DIVISION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Founded in 1995
the Le Mars Main Street
program is very active.
The program practices
these four points:
Holiday Dollars
• Organization
• Design
• Business Improvement
• Promotion
Facade
projects
Ridiculous
Days
Little Ambassadors
Color Me Sweet
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Mystery Dinner Theater
Ag Division
a ROUND the farm in
Ag Luncheon
A DIVISION OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
the BARN
Ag Tours
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The City of Le Mars, the Le Mars Business
Initiative Corporation and the Le Mars Area
Chamber of Commerce work diligently, and
collectively, to ensure that new as well as
existing business and industry find Le Mars,
Iowa, a business-friendly and profitable place
to call home. Le Mars has all the right
ingredients for business success—a strategic
mid-continent location, a well-educated, highly
motivated workforce, an advanced utility and
telecommunications infrastructure, state and
local incentives, and most importantly, a "can
do" community spirit.
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LBIC
LE MARS BUSINESS INITIATIVE CORPORTAION
Dining Opportunities
Location
Type of Food
Archies Waeside Restaurant
224 4th Avenue NE 546-7011
Family
Vander Meer Bakery
33 Central Ave. NW 548-4505
Fresh Baked Goods
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
115 Central Ave. NW 546-4522
Ice Cream
Bob's Drive Inn
Hwy 75 S 546-5445
Fast
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
607 6th Street SW 546-5021
Family
Family Table Restaurant
511 Hawkeye Avenue SW 546-4016
Family
Godfathers Pizza
Hwy 75 S 546-4159
Family
Habitué Coffeehouse & Bakery
108 Central Ave. NE 546-4424
Coffee/Bakery
Hy-Vee Kitchen
1201 12th Ave. SW 546-7816
Family
J & J Cafe
321 5th Ave SW 546-1478
Family
Piece of Cake
25 Central Ave. SW 541-6046
Cakes/Sweets
Lally's Eastside
125 Plymouth St. NE 546-8803
Family
Pizza Ranch
11 Central Avenue SW 546-7272
Family
Taco John's
320 5th Ave SW 546-4008
Fast
4 Brothers Bar & Grill
1430 Two Rivers Blvd. 548-4444
Family
Mr. P's Pizza & Sports Grill
630 8th Ave. SW 546-8777
Family
Green Tea Asian Bistro
28 Central Ave. NE 546-8994
Chinese & Japanese
Chill's Yogurt Bar
450 4th St. SW 541-6395
Frozen Yogurt/Desserts
Bellissimo Coffee Works
410 4th St. SW 546-2333
Breakfast/Coffee
SnS BBQ
410 4th St. SW 541-6836
Barbeque
Subway
11 5th Ave. NW 546-5200 • 1111 Holton Dr. 548-5201
Breakfast
Lunch
Supper
Reserve
Banquet
Family
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Have Your Camera Ready
There's lots to do in Le Mars!
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Barn Quilts
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Le Mars Public Art
56 Cones, a Cow and a Dog
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Alley Art
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Historic Murals
YOMS
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Youth On Main Street
Sponsored by the Le Mars Main Street Program and Historic Preservation Commission, Youth on
Main Street is an educational program offered to high school students. Its purpose is to involve
the students in the history of Le Mars and its businesses, with specific focus on the historic
downtown district.
Plymouth County M useum
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Veterans Memorial Park on the former Westmar campus
pays homage and shows appreciation to the men and
women of Plymouth County who have served in uniform
while teaching us about our history in a beautiful, compact
setting.
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Veterans Park
Arts Center
Postal Playhouse
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Le Mars Public Library
Le Mars Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Tuesd
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Disc Golf
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Le Mars Recreational Trail
Activities
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Outd
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oor P
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Indoor Poo
Menu Masters
ketball
as
3 on 3 B
lage
Pioneer Vil
Olson Cultural Event Center
Activities
Activities
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Nove
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Lighted Ch
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Parade - D istmas
ecember
Scoop the Loop - August
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Antique Show - April
The Plymouth County Fair is five days and showcases the projects of county 4-H
and FFA members as well as offering plenty of entertainment in the grandstand
arena and the Pioneer Village stage. With numerous displays and activities for
all ages “There is Something for Everyone” at the Plymouth County Fair.
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Plymouth County Fair
the best five days of summer
Faces of Le Mars
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Ice Cream Days
In 1994, Rep. Ralph Klemme (R- Le Mars) introduced a resolution in the Iowa House,
designating Le Mars, Iowa the Ice Cream Capital of the World. Klemme managed
the resolution, which was passed in both houses of the Iowa Legislature and was
presented to the city.
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Parks
Adler Park
Plymouth St. SE
Memorial Park
10th St. SE
Paulin Park
12th St. & 7th Ave. SE
Walnut Park
11th St. & Central Ave. SE
* Open park area
* 1.4 Acres on former
Westmar property
* Featured memorials, corner stone
structures to remember 100+
years of college service to the
community
* 0.8 Acres
* Pads with picnic tables
* Playground equipment
* 0.8 Acres
* Playground equipment
* 1/2 basketball court
* Picnic tables
* Portable Toilets
Bolser Park
2nd St. & 5th Ave. SE
* 2.4 Acres
* 2 Ball fields
* Concession stand
Cleveland Park
2nd St. & 6th Ave. SE
* 5.9 Acres
* Community constructed
$100,000 playground in 1998
* Lighted skating rink
* Restrooms
* Picnic shelter with grills
* 4 Horseshoe pits
* Drinking fountain
* 2 Basketball courts
Foster Park
Central Ave. & 6th St. SE
* 1.8 Acres
* Playground equipment
* Carousel gazebo
* Drinking fountains
* Wednesday night summer band
concerts
* Restrooms
Municipal Park
Northwest of Hwy 3 & Park Lane
* 60 Acres
* 3.5 Mile recreational trail
* Unsupervised swimming beach
* 3.6 Acre spring fed pond
with two docks
* Enclosed shelter house,
call 546-7018
for reservations
* Picnic shelters and tables
* Restrooms
* 4 Lighted tennis courts, bleachers
* 2 Sand volleyball courts
* Playground equipment
* Cooking grills
O’Toole Park
Central Ave. & 4th St. NE
* 2.4 Acres
* Playground equipment
* Picnic shelter & grills
* Shelter house
* Portable Toilets
Riverview Complex
North of Hwy. 3,
west of Floyd River
* 12.6 Acres
* Lighted baseball diamond
* Lighted softball diamond
* Portable toilets
West Floyd Park
3rd St. & 12th Ave. SW
Schafer Park
15th St. & Schafer Ave. SE
* 47.7 Acres
* 7 Regulation Little League
ball diamonds
* Playground equipment
* Restrooms
* Picnic shelters and tables
* Disc Golf
* 8.8 Acres
* Horticultural park
Willow Creek Campground
Located at Le Mars Municipal Park
Swimming Pool Park
South of 12th St. SE
East of 4th Ave. SE
* 2.7 Acres
* 25 Meter pool
* Zero depth entrance pool
* Water toy features
* 1 Body slide
* Plunge pool
* Bathhouse with restrooms
* Concession stand
* Playground equipment
* Picnic tables
* Skate park
* Shade trees, swimming pond
with two fishing docks
* Easy access to 27 hole golf
course, tennis courts, 3.5
mile recreation trail, and a
shelter house available for
group rental
* 26 cement pads with water
& electric - cement sites
* 6 grass sites, electric only
* Campground manager on
duty
* Campground open May 1
through October 1
* Large restrooms and showers
available at campground
* Call for reservation or site
availability: 546-8360
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Parks
Cleveland Park
2nd St. & 6th Ave. SE
Play in the massive Cleveland
Castle or enjoy a picnic.
West Floyd Complex
3rd St. & 12th Ave. SW
Home to Le Mars' highly successful and
popular little league program. Enjoy a
game or play one of your own.
Foster Park
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Central Ave. South & 6th St. SE
Centrally located in Le Mars, Foster Park and
the surrounding neighborhood were officially
recognized as a historic district by the National
Register of Historic Places on April 25th,
2008. This is a rare honor afforded only to the
most historically and architecturally significant
neighborhoods in Iowa and across the nation. Willow Creek Campground
445 Park Lane
Shade trees, swimming, campfire rings, picnic tables
and a pond with two fishing docks. Restrooms and
showers are available for campers. Easy access to 27
hole golf course, tennis courts, volleyball courts and 9.5
mile recreation trail.
Skate Park
Located next to the outdoor pool on 12th
St. SW, the skate park offers challenges for
skaters of all skill levels.
Bolser Park
2nd St. & 5th Ave. SE
Located to the west of Cleveland
Park. Many t-ball, soccer and
mini-football games are held in
this park.
Parks
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Recreation
Le Mars YMCA
With a strong concentration and commitment to the YMCA’s purpose
that we are “for youth development, for healthy living and for social
responsibility”, the Le Mars YMCA offers a wide variety of programs
and services to the community of Le Mars and surrounding areas in
Plymouth County. The YMCA is located at 241 12th St. SE and is open
to members and non-members (for a minimal daily fee). Call the YMCA at
712-546-6655 or check the website at www.lemarsymca.org for all your
recreational needs.
Le Mars YMCA & Indoor Aquatic Center Municipal Golf Course • Willow Creek
• Free Weight Room
• Cardio Room
• Flex Fitness Room
• Fitness Annex
• Fitness Studio
• Racquetball Court
• Game Room
• Large Gym
• Many Youth & Adult Programs
and Fitness Classes
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Indoor Aquatic Center
Open Seasonally
• 4-Lane Lap Pool (3.5 – 6 feet deep)
• Flow Channel/Lazy River
• 2 Slides
• Splash Pad area with Jungle Gym, Water Cannons,
Tumble Buckets, Geysers & Fountains
• Party Room
935 Park Lane NE,
Hwy 3 East
Le Mars, Iowa 51031
Phone: 712-546-6849
The 27 hole championship golf course is an exciting challenge for players of
all skill levels. It is characterized by large lush fairways, bent grass greens, and
Willow Creek winding through the holes. The original 9 holes opened in 1936
with the second 9 opening in 1991 and the third 9 in 2006. The golf course
has a fully equipped pro shop. Our Tee Time Policy accepts reservations 7
days in advance by calling 712-546-6849. Also available on the premises is
the Willow Creek Banquet room, which can be rented for your special event.
Convention Center & Banquet Hall
• Conventions
• Weddings
• Receptions/
Dances
• Pre-nuptials
• Bridal Showers
• Holiday Parties
• Family Reunions
• Class Reunions
Le Mars Convention Center:
Upper Level seats 500
Lower Level seats 500 (3 divisions)
Board Room seats 75
Rental includes: Full Bar Service,
WiFi, Tables and Chairs
Onsite Extras/Available for rent: Pub
Tables, Projector, Screen and PA System/
Microphone
Address: Le Mars Convention Center
275 12th St SE
Golf Course:
Seats 250
Rental includes: Full Bar Service, Tables and
Chairs
Onsite Extras/Available for rent: Projector,
Screen, Dance Floor
Address: Willow Creek Golf Course
935 Park Lane
Le Mars Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jessica Brownmiller (712) 548-4971
jbrownmiller@lemarsiowa.com
www.lemarsiowa.com
Venue Tours & Rental Information
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Lodging
Motel
Deluxe Rooms
King-Sized Rooms
Amber Inn
635 8th Ave. SW
Econolodge
1201 Hawkeye Ave. SW
Baymont Inn
& Suites
1314 12th St. SW
Holiday Inn
Express &
Suites
1285 Sleepy Eye Drive
Enjoy your Stay
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Pool
Sauna/Spa
Exercise Spa
Breakfast
Internet
YMCA Sprint Triathlon
Willow Creek Golf Course
27 Holes
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Le Mars Emergency Services
The City of Le Mars has an Insurance Services Rating (ISO) score of 3 on
the 1 to 10 scale with 1 being the best and 10 the worst.
Le Mars is in the top 4% for insurance ratings in the United States. This
rating allows residents and businesses to enjoy cheaper fire insurance on
their properties.
Le Mars Fire-Rescue is a combination Fire Department with two full-time
employees and 25 paid on call firefighters.
The Fire Department response to emergencies in town averages less than
8 minutes response to anywhere in the City.
Le Mars Fire-Rescue operates out of two fire stations strategically located
in the City.
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Healthcare
Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
Abbey of Le Mars
320 1st Ave. SE
(712) 546-7844
abbeyoflemars.com
Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars
1140 Lincoln St. NE
(712) 546-4101
good-sam.com
Park Place Estates Assisted Living
900 Lincoln St. NE
(712) 546-6793
E-mail: ppe@floydvalleyhospital.org
parkplaceestates.org
Plymouth Manor Care Center
954 7th Ave. SE
(712) 546-7831
E-mail: cmccarthy@premieronline.net
plymouthmanorlemars.com
Chiropractors
Bollin Chiropractic
212 Plymouth St. SW
(712) 546-7789
Meylor Chiropractic Clinic
400 Plymouth St. SW
(712) 546-5121
Manley Chiropractic
Health Care
129 1st St. NW
(712) 546-5944
Ritz Chiropractic Clinic - DBA Nilles
220 Plymouth St. SW
(712) 546-4004
Email: dr.travisritz@yahoo.com
Dental
Dr. Daniel Kaler
405 Plymouth St. NW
(712) 546-5179
Family 1st Dental of Le Mars - Dr. Liz Munch
29 Plymouth St. NE
(712) 546-8823
familyfirstdental.com
Jeneary Dental
827 Holton Dr.
(712) 546-4556
jenearydental.com
Le Mars Dental Center
1311 Hawkeye Ave. SW
(712) 546-5183
lemarsdentalcenter.com
Health and Medical
Le Mars Physical Therapy
789 Holton Dr.
(712) 546-1718
lemarspt.com
Jackson Recovery Centers
19 Lincoln St. SE
(712) 546-7868
jacksonrecovery.com
Plains Area Mental Health Center
180 10th St. SE
(712) 546-4624
plainsareamentalhealth.org
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-7871
FloydValleyHospital.org
Dr. Shahid Naqvi (General Surgeon)
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-3332
Dr. Mark Stelzer (General Surgeon)
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-3332
Dr. Jian-zhe Cao (General Surgeon)
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-3332
Dr. Jay Strittholt (Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-3332
Avera Home Medical Equipment
12 5th Ave. NW
(712) 546-7342
FloydValleyHospital.org
Community / Home Health Department
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-3335
Physical Medicine Department (PT, OT, ST)
Floyd Valley Hospital
(712) 546-3377
Family Medicine Clinic
Le Mars
(712) 546-8113
FamilyMedicineClinics.org
Family Medicine Clinic
Urgent Care
(712) 546-8111 x3201
DeAne Otto, ARNP
Pain Services
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3640
Dr. Steven Meis
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3660
Dr. Paul Parmelee
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3670
Dr. Sheila Holcomb
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3630
Dr. Ellen Aquino
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3610
Dr. Andrew Geha
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3680
Dr. Donald Odens
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3685
Dr. Jolene Meis (Pediatrician)
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3645
Kay Kosters, PA-C
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3650
Cheryl Cronin, PA-C
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3625
Geri Lynn Specht, ARNP
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3615
Staci Schweder, ARNP
Family Medicine Clinic
(712) 546-3655
Hearing Health Center
125 1st St. NW
(712) 546-4723
hearinghealthcenters.net
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
1201 12th Ave. SW
(712) 546-4277
Wal-Mart Pharmacy
1111 Holton Dr.
(712) 546-5150
Mary M. Buhman Therapy Services, PC
Mary M. Buhman, LISW
15B 1st Ave. NW
(712) 540-3063
Fax: (712) 546-8929
Hospice of Siouxland
115 Plymouth St. NW
(712) 546-4848
Optometrists
Advanced Eye Health
Dr. Becky DeRuyter
1111 Holton Dr.
(712) 546-6868
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Groetken Family Eyecare
16 Central Ave. NE
(712) 546-8998
E-mail: staff@groetkenfamilyeyecare.com
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Le Mars Optometric Clinic
Dr. Paul Schroeder and Dr. Scott Ihrke
120 1st St. NW
(712) 546-4183
Plymouth County Eye Care
Dr. Steven Ferguson
38 Central Ave. NE
(712) 546-6803
Plymouth County Eye Care
Dr. Benjamin Uhl
38 Central Ave. NE
(712) 546-6803
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Le Mars Community School
The high school has a rich tradition of excellence in
academics and activities. The middle school offers
a variety of academic and activity programs that
focus on the unique needs of young adolescents.
Our three elementary schools emphasize the basic
skills in a nurturing environment that promotes
individual student success. Gehlen Catholic School
For more than 130 years, Gehlen Catholic has
a proud tradition of faith, values, service, and
academic and co-curricular excellence. Gehlen
Catholic serves students from preschool to 12th
grade, regardless of their faith and financial
status.
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Education
Education
Buena Vista University
BVU Le Mars Center is an upper division undergraduates
program offering classes at the Junior & Senior level, which
leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree. For more information
call 712-546-9459 or 888-546-9459.
Western Iowa Tech Community College
WITCC Le Mars Center Office offers college credit
and continuing education courses.
Le Mars Beauty College
Le Mars Beauty College offers a full course for
those interested in the art of hairdressing and
cosmetology.
Life Skills Training Center, Inc.
LSTC is an agency offering training and education for
people with disabilities.
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Mars
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20 Central Ave. NE
Le Mars, IA 51031
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E-mail: firstchoice@premieronline.net
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Bruce R. Brock Real Estate, LLC.
30 Plymouth St. SW
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 548-4634
E-mail: brockauction@brockauction.com
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Clark Goodchild Real Estate, Inc.
609 Greenwood Ave. SE
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-6469
E-mail: clark@goodchildrealestate.com
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From houses with historic charm to modern
single family homes, condominiums,
apartments and assisted living units,
Le Mars offers a wide variety of
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Managing Broker: Jan Wagner
134 5th Ave. SW
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4011
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171 So. Washington St.
Remsen, IA 51051
(712) 786-2870
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Property Pros
41 Central Ave. NW
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-6833
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32379 280th St.
Merrill, IA 51038
(712) 546-9640
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Worship
Rock Solid Assembly
St. George's Episcopal
126 3rd St. SW
546-4535
Dan Krause, Pastor
Tom Greaves, Assoc. Pastor
S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S.10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
1st Ave. & 4th St. SE
546-4604
W.S. 9:15 a.m.
Eucharist once a month
First Baptist
1384 6th Ave. SE
546-5632
Jon Meredith, Pastor
W.S. 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time follows
All Saint's Catholic Church
Rev. Kevin Richter & Fr. Paul Eisele
546-5226
St. James Parish
Masses :
Weekdays: see bulletins online at www.allsaintslemars.org
Saturdays: 4:30 p.m., Sundays: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph's Parish
605 Plymouth St. NE
Masses:
Weekdays: see bulletins online at www.allsaintslemars.org
Saturdays: 5:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m.
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Calvin Christian Reformed
326 7th St. SE, 546-4767
Rev. Kenneth Vanderploeg
S.S. 9:00 a.m. , W.S. 10:30 a.m.
Family Night 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:45-8 p.m.
Christ Lutheran
27071 C-16, Le Mars, 533-6228
Rev. Ben Worley, Pastor
Cherub Choir & S.S. 8:45 a.m. , W.S. 10:00 a.m.
Presbyterian United Church
Of Christ
1430 7th Ave. SE, 546-5516
Rev. Timothy Geitz
W.S. 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. ; S.S. & Adult Bible Study
9:15 a.m., Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays
St. John's Lutheran, ELCA
Rejoice! Community Church
201 1st Ave. NW, 546-8855
Rev. Dr. Jean Ziettlow and
Rev. Peter Rosenkvist, Interim Pastor
www.stjohnslemarsia.org
Saturday W.S. 5:30 p.m.
(communion 1st & 3rd Sat.);
Sunday W.S. w/communion 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.;
Adult study hour 9:30 a.m., contemporary
worship w/comunion 6:30 p.m.
1320 3rd Ave. SE
548-4430
Sundays: Coffee Connection 9:30-10 a.m.
Children’s Ministry 9:45-11:15 a.m.
Worship Celebration 10 a.m.
Child care provided
Grace Lutheran, LC-MS
United Methodist Church
of Le Mars
901 Third Ave. SE
Rev. John Battern
546-4037 or 546-5901
Jason Larson, Pastor
W.S. 10 a.m.
Church Of The Nazarene
1333 Adler Dr. SE, 546-5916
Casey Kleeman, Pastor
S.S. 9:00 a.m.; W.S.10:30 a.m. Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.
Rev. James Strickland, Pastor
8th St. & 3rd Ave. SW, 546-5344
S.S. 9:30 a.m. ; W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
120 Third St. SE, 546-6521
Nathan Wheeler, Minister
Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; W.S.10:30 a.m.
Wed. Classes 7 p.m.
16119 Hickory Ave. 8 miles West on Hwy. 3,
2 miles North on Hickory Ave.
533-6466
W.S. 10:00 a.m.
858 7th Ave. SE, 546-6624
Rev. Janis M. Christensen, Pastor
Sunday W.S. 10 a.m
Wednesday nights JOY (Jesus Others You),
age 3 and up, 6:30 p.m.
First Wednesday of month is
Dinner Night 6:00 p.m.
Le Mars Church Of Christ
Third Street Church Of Christ
First Plymouth Presbyterian
Church
Le Mars Bible Church
1550 7th Ave. S.E.546-6915
Fred Gums, Pastor; Mike Hulinsky
& Matt McGrew, Associate Pastors
Sunday W.S. 8 a.m., 10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.;
Sr. High Youth 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday AWANA, Jr. Hi Youth,
flock groups 6:30 p.m.
Good Samaritan Society
Le Mars (Brentwood)
Hwy. 3 East, 546-4101
W.S.1:30 p.m.
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