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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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Farmers Market
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Farmers Market

June 21, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
This weekend was another perfect reminder of why I love living in North Iowa. Saturday morning started at the Mason City Farmers Market. (And a quick reminder – they’re there every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon!) From there, we headed over to our neighboring community of Clear Lake, where they also host a Farmers […]
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Pink Skies and Choosing to Love Where You Live
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Pink Skies and Choosing to Love Where You Live

May 27, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Last night after I left the last of five showings at The Music Man at Southbridge mall, the sky demanded my attention. I immediately drove to Central Park and just sat there in awe. It wasn’t only beautiful – it was pink. And every time I see a pink sky, I think of my mom. […]
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76 Trombones and a Whole Lot of Pride
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76 Trombones and a Whole Lot of Pride

May 25, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Yesterday was the 87th North Iowa Band Festival, and it is no surprise that it remains one of my favorite weekends of the year in North Iowa. It feels like everything that is right about our town shows up during Band Festival weekend. People are happy. People are outside talking and engaging with one another. […]
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The Music Man IN River City
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The Music Man IN River City

May 24, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
For 87 years, our community has gathered to celebrate something that makes River City, the original River City, so special: our musical heritage. Meredith Willson was born and raised right here in Mason City, and every year our town comes alive honoring the music, tradition, and sense of community he helped put on the map through […]
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