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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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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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Front Row Center to Progress
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Front Row Center to Progress

June 25, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
One of my favorite things about our office location is that we’re right in the heart of Mason City. Often, I’ll walk downtown to run errands instead of driving from place to place, and along the way I inevitably run into someone I know. It’s another reminder of why I love living and working here. […]
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The Ripple Effect
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The Ripple Effect

June 18, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
As I was walking around downtown recently, I noticed another painted storefront window. It made me smile. The first painted window I remember seeing was at Bakery Lane. When owner Sam was trying to decide what to do with her large front window, she reached out on social media for ideas. An artist responded and […]
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