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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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The Skywalk to…
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The Skywalk to…

May 20, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
For years, people in our town have sarcastically referred to it as “the skywalk to nowhere.” You know the one. The skywalk connecting The Music Man Square to the development across the street. The one that sat unfinished for years while plans for a hotel stalled after an investor situation fell through. And somehow, despite […]
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Local Love, One Week At A Time
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Local Love, One Week At A Time

May 6, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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 […]
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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

April 23, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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 […]
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From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration
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From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration

April 13, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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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There Are Perks To A Day On The Road
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There Are Perks To A Day On The Road

April 9, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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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