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The Soundtrack of Mason City
There’s a phrase from The Music Man that always makes me smile: “You’ve got trouble…” – and sometimes it feels like that’s how some people react when they hear, once again, about music in our town. I get it. When something is talked about often, it can start to feel overplayed. The references to Meredith […]
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From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration
Last week I found myself in Sheffield, Iowa, and like always, I had to stop at one of my favorite places: Block 10, another Locally Grown; Locally Owned business! There are so many reasons I love it. Yes, they have incredible coffee drinks, ice cream, fresh baked goods, and a constantly changing lunch menu that […]
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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
There’s something people don’t always realize about working with a Realtor… we’re not limited to just one town/area. While my brokerage is based locally in Mason City, I’m licensed to show and list properties anywhere in the state of Iowa. That means whether you’re looking in Clear Lake, Ventura, Northwood, Rockwell, or beyond, I can […]
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The Music Man Comes Home – 76 Trombones and a Whole Lot of Pride
There are some things in a community that never lose their magic. For those of us in Mason City, one of those things is The Music Man. Recently, NIACC welcomed the national tour of as part of its Performing Arts Series, and I was lucky enough to attend both nights. The performances were fantastic, but […]
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A Portrait of a Building – and the Community Around It
When we purchased our building in downtown Mason City, we knew we wanted to do something special to honor it. Historic buildings have a way of telling stories. The architecture, the details, the way they’ve stood through decades of change — they become part of the identity of a community. This building is no exception, […]
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A New Door Opens: Our Next Chapter at Lee Realty
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Mason City, you’ve probably noticed a beautiful old building that seems to hold a story in every brick. It’s hard to miss the strong pillars that greet you at the top of the stairs. Well… my family and I recently bought it. The building was originally constructed in […]
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