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Tulips, Clogs, and Community Spirit

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Tulips, Clogs, and Community Spirit

There’s something special about small towns in the Midwest. No matter where you go, it seems every town has that one annual celebration that brings the whole community together. Maybe it celebrates the town’s history, culture, or simply what makes that place unique. Here in North Iowa, we have Band Festival. Last weekend, we traveled […]

Local Love, One Week At A Time

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Local Love, One Week At A Time

There’s something special happening in North Iowa, and I’m having a lot of fun being part of it. Last week, I kicked off a new weekly contest on Facebook where I highlight a locally owned business right here in our community. Supporting local isn’t just something I talk about, it’s at the core of who […]

When Charm Comes at a Cost: Loving Pella, Iowa as a Visitor and Seeing It as a Realtor

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When Charm Comes at a Cost: Loving Pella, Iowa as a Visitor and Seeing It as a Realtor

There are some places you visit that just stay with you. For me, Pella, Iowa is one of them. Yes, my son goes to school here, so I’ve spent quite a bit of time in town. But even if that weren’t the case, I think I’d still find myself coming back. There’s just something about […]

The Soundtrack of Mason City

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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 […]

From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration

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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 […]

There Are Perks To A Day On The Road

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There Are Perks To A Day On The Road

Today I met clients down in Rockwell, Iowa and I made sure to take a little extra time to stop into a locally owned business I’d been wanting to check out – Wandering Brew. I first heard about them when I saw Bakery Lane carrying their products, and I knew the next time I was […]

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