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‘Pond Paintings’ to debut at Blanden

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The Blanden Memorial Art Museum announces “Pond Paintings,” a solo exhibition by artist Kim Bromley, on view in the East Gallery from Saturday through April 18. A public reception will be held from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21, with an artist talk beginning at 3 p.m. This event is free and ...

Property points

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The concept of property was at the root of much of the discussion when local lawmakers and residents came together Saturday morning for an Eggs and Issues forum. The potential for taking property by eminent domain and the taxing of property are major issues facing the Iowa legislature this ...

About 250 Iowa National Guard soldiers coming home

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Some of the 1,800 Iowa Army National Guard soldiers now in the Middle East are returning home earlier than planned. About 250 soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, are coming back because they are no longer needed overseas, according to an announcement from the ...

Better Way Project gets historic downtown Fort Dodge building

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The Better Way Project, an initiative launched by a group of local real estate investors who wish to help revitalize downtown Fort Dodge, has purchased the building at 1012 Central Ave. Originally known as The Arcadian, the building is reputed to be the first shopping mall in Fort Dodge. ...