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The Heartland

July 15, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
I just listed a house in Marble Rock, IOWA. Although, calling it “just a house” doesn’t really do it justice. It sits on more than two acres in the middle of America’s heartland, completely surrounded by the beautiful fields of Iowa. Driving there from Mason City was one of my favorite parts of the day. […]
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Too Much, Too Late
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Too Much, Too Late

July 12, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Recently I read a Facebook post on a local page showing old downtown buildings being torn down to make room for our mall. It sparked the same conversation I see over and over again – people saying how sad it was that those beautiful historic buildings were demolished, it never should have happened, and building […]
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Don’t Let An Opportunity Pass You By
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Don’t Let An Opportunity Pass You By

July 8, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
One of the greatest lessons my mom ever taught me was to take every opportunity you can and never be afraid to meet new people. You never know where a simple conversation might lead. I can honestly say that advice has led to some incredible experiences, and one of those happened just this past weekend. […]
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Happy Birthday AMERICA
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Happy Birthday AMERICA

July 7, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
I think the Fourth of July will always be one of my favorite holidays. It definitely was my mom’s. She was such a proud American, and you could see it everywhere in her home in Clear Lake. You couldn’t go far without seeing something decorated with the American flag or in red, white, and blue. […]
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A Day On The Golf Course
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A Day On The Golf Course

July 1, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Last week I spent an afternoon on the golf course with my youngest son. At one point, after one of our less-than-stellar shots, I told him, “A bad day on the golf course is still a great day.” The truth is, I know how fortunate I am. I get to spend time with my children, […]
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A Midwest Roadtrip
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A Midwest Roadtrip

June 30, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
This past weekend my husband and I took a little Midwest road trip. Our main destination was St. Louis, Missouri, but we gave ourselves a few days to get there and a few days to make our way home. Looking back, I think the journey was just as memorable as the destination. We traveled through […]
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