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Iowa’s 2020 election was one for the record books — with 1.7 million people marking…
I finally did it! I hit the 180 lb goal I’ve been chasing for a…
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BY SARAH CLENDINENGFort Madison Public Library FORT MADISON – Thank you to everyone who supported…
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